Thus the Maou Fought There!

by akai345

It's been four years since the final before the world of Tortus slow peaceful lives were interrupted. An Unknown force had attacked Verbergen, however, the attackers were defeated and sent running home. It seems just beyond the Sea of Trees towards the East is a new continent where the attackers came from. During that same time, A gate opened in Ginza and earned a Maou's Wrath.

3. Ch 2 Maou Islands Campaign 1

Thus The Maou Fought There!

Ch 2: Maou Islands Campaign Part 1

Disclaimer: I don't own Arifureta or Gate Thus the JSDF fought there! Characters or their respective universes.

This long chapter will contain, dialogue-heavy, slight politics, slight world-building, and a short chapter

Normal Talking "..."

Internal monologue (...)

Telepathy/Radio/Cellphone/Hologram {...}

Falmart Spellcasting/Chanting {...}

Tortus Spellcasting/Chanting [...]

Mental Chanting [...]

One month later...Tortus World, Tortus Conetinet Hoelscher Empire Northern Dock, June 10th Year 4 A.F.B(2014)/IC 687 10 am Multi pov

Overlook everything alongside Gahard, Kouki, and Kousuke seeing the massive invasion force they've helped train and create boarding the naval vessels. as well the various escorts women, and men bordering the merchant ships alongside the logistical ships. Who all asked to come along wilfully to help the men and women who were going to fight in any way they could. It was going to be a long journey after all Each of the infantry, armored personnel, air personnel, mage personnel, synergist personnel, and naval personnel was equipped with the Last Zell artifact during the final battle. Alongside an inferior treasure trove ring with limited inventory compared to the original. As the sounds of roaring WW2 aircraft, Helicopters and Dragomen blanked the entire sky. Yet all the aircraft, armor, helicopters, and naval used Azantuiumin their creation despite being WW2 aircraft. But said aircraft despite this had been up to standard in modern times despite being rotary artifacts. While for ground transport Hajime also mass-produced Brise and Brise II for the entire force

As well Hajime had despite giving them guns in the form of Schlagen for long range/power, Agni Orkan for heavy targets like armor or AA defense. and AR is a heavily modified G36 yet not. Had created melee artifact weapons as their secondaries and armor since the main enemies they were going to fight was the Empire. And from what they already know a single person within their invasion force at worst could take on ten alone and be fine in combat.

Though said armor was only for the mobile infantry that had said full black with crimson outline light to heavy plate armor. Having the Maou insignia engraved in the chest or breastplate of the armor. Which were on the flags they waved as well. (Being a Joly Roger Black Oni Skull with bat wings with slight crimson ivory blades underneath it, as well pure black outline, with the top left showing the head of a dragon with a plane formation, the top right showing the fist of a human while having an anchor, chain, and waves, the bottom left showed beastmen rabbit ears while having a dagger, magic circle, hammer, and headset crossed over it and the bottom right showing the hero sword of Kouki, the twin wakizashis of Kousuke with Donner & Schalg of Hajime with receding back of the tank. With the background being white with black outlines)

While the Naval forces whose WW2 vessels and U-boats were upgraded with modern radar, weapon control systems Hajime's custom-made torpedoes for the destroyers, Torpedo dive bombers, U-boats, and the like, custom-made CWIS being Meztei Disaster and Agni Orken silos for AA or ground/navel target, as well for life craft or trope transport by sea being the mass-produced Trinna. Their sailor uniforms were a light gray with black accents have the naval crests on them being the top right of the Maou flag

The Air/Carrier forces: were outfitted with custom-made missiles using the same tech as the custom-made torpedoes for AA or ground, flares, IFF system, and radar, having a minor regeneration on their planes, and original guns replaced with Meztei in their places since they could handle the recoil being made from Azantium. As well having custom-made torpedoes, Napalm, armor pricing bombs, 1000-pound bombs, Airzone, and cluster bombs. Their pilot uniforms were dark green with the air crest on them being the top left of the Maou flag.

Armor and Motorized divisions: also have a dark green uniform only theirs wore their armored crest on them being the bottom left of the Maou flag. Much like the sir forces they also alongside their gear and weaponry had the Airzone artifact as well. That way they'll be more comfortable in their tanks or such though they were the second smallest of the entire force. Since their scout reports via the Haulia tribe easily making it passed the Gate in their Maou's world suggests their enemies and potential real estate. Was like they only inferior if they counted the small but brief battle with the invasion force a month ago.

Synergist division: were trained by Hajime himself, the smallest but elite unit alongside the Haulia tribe. A vital part of the Maou force is able to use their enhanced synergist abilities for battle. Such as being the ones to respond if for some reason the force is being held or needed to fight the technological and superior force of Hajime's world. Mostly responsive for dealing with modern vehicles and tanks from the other side. Since nothing much could be done in the air front to make it even beside always having to outnumber the force 3 to 1.

In any case, they were in short of time only a 500-strong compared to everywhere else and they were the bests in their field. Since the rest of the synergists within Tortus were working, creating, repairing, and the like on ships or whatnot for the entire force for a month. While they could still do those things as well they were primarily to help their infantry or Amor and Motorized division on the ground to put up strong and sudden defenses. Even create a few castle forts to appear on the battlefield if given an opening to do so.

As such, they were equipped with the Magic Cyrstal series, a Magic Power Flame Thrower, and their own Steiffs should they need to get out onto already existing gear. Their attire is a black uniform with espionage and magical crest on them being the bottom left of the Maou Flag. They also doubled like the Haulia tribe in espionage if needed should Bestmen not be allowed in cities or towns on that continent. They were a full human unit after all

Haulia Tribe, had the same things and more advanced artifacts as they always did a month ago. As such nothing really changed for them other than the Espionage and Magical crest of their black shinobi or kunoichi uniforms. They all were Hajime's family after all and the most elite unit despite the synergist division now existing.

Mage Battalions are outfitted with Monster Orb, Magic Cyrstal Series, and Grentzen, for their extra gear besides their weaponry. Their uniform was black much like the synergist and haulia tribe. As well held the same Espionage and magical crest on their uniforms or in this case dark clocks they wore on top of their black uniform. Said battalions other than being briefly trained by the Haulia Tribe in hand-to-hand and survivability, all attended Yue's, Tio's, Liliana's, and Kaori's magical training and lectures. Some like most in the entire Maou force dawing a white with a red cross armband signaling to all their were medics on this case for them magical healers. All mostly being priests and nuns from the holy church.

It was then seeing all their force being a million strong left a defense force of 5 million on Tortus should the enemy they were fighting attack or an unknown out there. Since none believed the Empire that attacked them wasn't the only life out there beyond their seas. Or should the need arise bring them in as reinforcements to the front lines while even now many across the continent are being trained

But all others knew they had secret help in training up their naval and infantry forces in using weaponry, naval or aircraft since even Hajime and the others were enough. As such, they head from behind them such help is called in as a favor and benefit to such a side as well.

Zhen Ying "Must say quite the force you y'all have...especially never though seeing the day of such naval legends being brought back to life." she said respectfully with a smile overling everything. Having gotten used to seeing everything going on on this continent and the new world arriving three weeks ago with the others beside her.

Bernard Place "Truly never thought being able to see the likes of Hood or Warspite in person. Much less everything else around here, even If I said it millions of times. Your lucky, I'm envious Agent Abyssgate, and Maou-san," he says with a whistle and smiles at seeing everything and having got used to this fantasy side

Fukube Kotaro "Hah, can't believe even now I decide to help you guys out Hajime-san. Especially when I know this force is secretly trained by the UK, China, and Japanese special and supernatural forces. More so when having to show the how to use their naval vessel of a bygone era which honestly is one I'd never gotten to see. Even if it ment to see the mighty Yamato and her sisters completed as well." he says honestly with a sigh and smoking a cigarette

Hajime "Well it's better than the alternative Kotaro-san, More so when having to leave our good old homeland in check. Even you aren't naive enough to think in this world where the UN, EU, or the like rules and regulations don't apply. Especially when our country is being dominated and run by the conservative faction, there is no way in hell they'll just behave. Escpailly in a world where they have the technologically superior force and have no one to go against them. Especially have free reign to do whatever they wished. And by the time the other nations gain access to the GATE, then it'll be too late as the damages would've been done and easily covered up. Our home world rules don't apply here Kotaro-san. Isn't that why you agreed to help us despite knowing you betrayed your country? I could've easily not told you about our hidden meeting last month or invited you. But I did and well I wasn't wrong in you and your entire division out." he says back with a slight smile

Kotaro "My allegiance is the Nation of Japan itself and not the hidden tendencies of the upper echelons who if given the chance. Would start expanding again and build up military strength as the Imperial Japanese Empire. But more than that I couldn't really allow China or the UK to have a hold in the new world unsupervised either. Much less land and pull within the new world by your backing mind you" he simply said in earnest with a slight frown

Zhen Ying "Well my government expressed as much as well and we are grateful about allowing my nation to gain land here. Even if it means having to share the territory of the former Demonking Kingdom. More so allowing our spec ops and supernatural units allowed to fight in secret within your spec ops units Maou-sama" she says to him in honesty

Bernard "Same with my home government as well Hajime, we're grateful for allowing us to join in this united army of yours." he says simply still overlooking the massive invasion force.

Hajime "While I appreciate your thanks even I know despite myself being head of this force. Not everyone is going to follow my directive and instantly follow their kingdom's leaders' directives or their own out on that battlefield. I don't care if they do since as long this Empire is gone and destroyed they can do whatever they wised on that new continent. But I won't tolerate in taking secret slaves from the beastmen tribe or allowing savages to do unethical acts within my forces. The only ones I could trust truly in this force are our hero, good old Gahard here, Kousuke here, The Fluer Knights, the haulia tribe, my new synergist division, and you guys' small forces within said divisions. I wouldn't pass some foolish idiots within this entire force. Once they see for a while we won't be defeated with the combined might of technology and magic just like in the final battle. That they could do whatever they pleased or even point said weapons on me. Or for that matter use them thinking they could win." he says and continues with an amused smile

Haime "Hence why were you're hidden special forces only known to me, the Haulia, the hero and the synergist division. Not to mention being able to protect your nation's interests within his new world. That doesn't mean that if you guys go out of line or do something funny I won't hesitate to end the lot of you" he says in earnest with a smile looking toward the three of them

Kotaro "I'm assuming creating this force was to prevent such a reason Hajime-san?" he asked honestly

Hajime "Not at first Kotaro-san, but became a second reason why I realized everyone on this continent was under my banner. Of course, after having some time to think things threw and Japan finally allowed the US to send the US army 82nd airborne division into the nation and jointly cover the GATE." he says honestly having gotten reports and seeing the American troops in Ginza. Not to mention their armor or motorized vehicles rolling on the streets, since he'd never thought he'd seen a type 10 or M1A2 abrams side by side. Or various AH-64s were flying over the skies of Tokyo or troops walking around.

Zhen Ying "Not to mention by our reports on the supernatural side America has already gotten Awakened(People who after the World Tree was planted, gained or manifested powers. Be it esper, magical, fantasy or supernatural like over the years since) in secret. And likly been sent in with the 82 though that's just speculation. I'm sure Fukube-san could agree in such reports as well right?" she says and informs everyone

Kotaro "I would've been very worried if the world police for the supernatural or fantasy side of things didn't pick up on that. Considering your nation has various such people in teams or units. Compared to my or Bearnard's nation, but yes there have been reports of US's awakened within the 82nd division. Noting to prove about them being there but we could guess they are. They have been very let's say frustrated in dealing with the hidden side of the world that all of us have been trying to keep under wraps. More so since the world tree came to be" he says in earnest

Finally having been quiet all this time Gahard having heard everything this far spoke

Gahard "Seems even the other side you Hajime don't have much peace as you would've liked. Though am glad you weren't naive enough or try to stop us from doing our ambitions across the sea. But I'll be sure to give my people to ease their excitement or amusement from getting out of hand. Much less one of them wishing for slaves of their own. I'll make sure anyone who tries that will be executed, I am one of your generals in this force as such. The supreme commander's orders are absolute" he says with an amused but slight chuckle at the upcoming war. That'll likely be his last as emperor before he hands over his throne.

Bernard "Not beacuse he's asking for it since our governments just love to try or mess with something new or dangerous. Such is the history of the world through the word of advice of Emperor Gahard. When the delegates and small force from each of our countries come by in a few month's time. Proceed with caution and alertness to what they say. As well keep an eye on them while they'll be here and in the foreseeable future." he simply says in earnest yet a bit seriously

Gahard "Hou and you sure you're supposed to be saying such things to me? Especially when I could easily tell the rest of what you said?" he says very amused yet intrigued

Zhen Ying "Ashamed to say I also request and listen to Agent Bernard since he isn't wrong in saying such things. I should know considering how my former nation and homeland operate. Still loyal to it but even I know for its continued existence it best to always side with the returnee faction" she says in agreement and honesty with a slightly serious tone giving him and strong gaze. Much like Bernard and Kotaro have as well.

Kousuke "That's honestly the best course of action since even here everyone knows. Only death comes with messing with our Maou even if they see him and the rest of us as holy saviors. Hence why they're more motivated about this war or rather a crusade if being honest. That fools across the sea and the first Island we're heading to, dare to do such a heretical and taboo act." he says in earnest and with a slightly amused grin having broken his silence as well.

Hajime "Very funny, in any case, just make sure none of the teams you're leading under say anything back to your homelands without my oversight. Even more so knowing that our story we told to the world. Will be forced into the world's face about where we disappeared for a year meaning eyes will be on us even more. And this time It'll be pointless to subvert or wipe the world of everything with my artifacts and information control. As I've done countless times, at that point all of us will have to decide. In either coming here permanently as the hero did during the year we came back home. Or be hounded and always be the center of attention on earth looked on with a variety of emotions. Though if we're being honest likly be looked on with fear that will down the line turn into hate." he says seriously and bluntly looking back towards everyone but mostly to Kousuke.

Kousuke "Guess we'll just have to see when we reach that point. While I'm sure all of us in our class would still live on earth with such stares directed at us. It's more so in making that decision since our families will be under such gazes and directed such emotions. They don't deserve such hypothetical gazes and emotions directed at them for simply us being part of the family or giving birth to us. But humans always hate and fear what they don't understand after all such is ingrained in human history" he says simply and honestly with a slight frown at thinking such an image

Gahard "Well you know this place will always welcome you and your families with open arms. You are this world's saviors and heroes after all and the ones who united us all to gain peace once more. From untold thousands if not more from that foolish being we've called god for so long." he says simply with a knowing grin placing a hand on Endou's and Hajime's shoulders. Almost like a wise and reassuring father despite not being such a person. But that did the trick as both Hajime and Kousuke's expressions changed to slight amusement at hearing his words and gently removed Gahards's hands off their shoulders.

Hajime "The gesture is appreciated old man, thanks." he simply says with a slight grin

Gahard "It's not a problem it's why us old folk are around. Despite all the power, you both wield you are still children in our eyes." he says in earnest

Kousuke "You almost like a respectable old man Gahard-san. Almost since we know the person you are, but still. You were wise man just for a moment," he says with a slight grin

Gahard "Hahaha ah dam brats both of you. But well still refreshing nonetheless despite our brief but detailed history with one another. hahaha," he says and continues to laugh with a smile on his face

Much like Kousuke and Hajime join in as well with slight smiles as Kotaro and the others watch the three with smiles and grins on their faces. Obviously blocking out the sounds of aircraft, tanks, dragons, etc they could clearly hear and see.

A few days later 300milies out of the first massive fort/town Island, Maou Fleet on the capital ship Yamato class 797(One unbuilt/in planning phase during ww2) renamed Gahard D. Hoelscher, deck of the ship, June 12th, 7 am Hajime and Kouki pov

As the fresh ocean breeze hit their faces as they stared into the early morning sky, they could only have slight smiles. Especially for the past days on the open sea, the entire Maou Navy was in motion. Hundreds if not thousands of ships were all moving in formation towards a singular enemy and so far they haven't encountered hostile life. They also haven't encountered any ships besides their own which was likly reasonable. Since they were still on their side of the world and for the past few days everyone despite not knowing combat will commence. The men and women were all in cheerful moods likly beacuse the of various huge merchant ships that not only have escouts within them. But also gambling and areas where people could relax to music, dance, eat proper meals instead of rations or have a couple of drinks.

But that wasn't going to last long since they were just a few hundred miles out from their target area. As such it was time for one person to do their job whether he'd succeed or not the outcome regardless ended the same.

Hajime "Guess it's your turn to prevent the bloodshed on that massive island that looks like Midway and Hawaii combined. Just make sure you send over the radio and hologram on whether the enemy surrendered or give us the signal to launch. Not that if being honest you and your team with slight air supports couldn't take the Island by yourselves since you easily could." he says honestly hearing the various planes, helicopters, and dragonmen patrolling the entire navy and beyond. As well as looking towards the Puma HC2 being escorted by one Dragonmen, Two CAIC Z10, Two AH-64 Es, and Two Eurocopter Tigers.

Kouki "Guess so and easily could...I just have a slight hope that they'll surrender at seeing the escort I brought." he says in slight earnest seeing his ride that has Moana and Aularodde within it along the rest of his team.

Hajime "Just do know the if the wyvern patrols they have their do attack you on first sight even after you tell them. If you just wish to talk then you are to engage them and call us. That way we can send our planes and Dragonmen riders to you to take care of the air threat and suppress any AAA-like threats or catapults down there. Even you know you can risk the pilots and your team lives over your feelings" he says in earnest as both take a step back as the Puma was about to land on the open deck

Kouki "I know and hope it doesn't come to that. wish me like Maou-sama," he says with a slight smile putting up a fist for a fist bump

Hajime "May luck be with Yuusha-sama, just don't make your loved one cry from seeing you get hurt even if a little bit" he also says with a slight smile fist bumping him as the Puma landed with the sliding doors open to reveal Kouki's team and wives within it.

Kouki merely smiles at him as he goes to board the Puma, with Hajime and the ones on the bridge to see their Hero. Go and try to do his mission of making the enemy surrender to them. As his helicopter along his escouts with a squad of Spitfires, Zeros, Mustangs, and P190s to the Island before needing to break off before arriving to said Island. As everyone across the Maou Navy looked towards the receding figures of said Hero and his team off into the rising sun

10 miles out Empire Frontier Town Island#7, Main Base, barracks open training grounds, June 12th, 7:30 am the narrator and Kouki pov

Call the place Kouki and others were heading with the force right behind them. fusion or mixture of Hawaii and Midway wasn't a strength to call it since it was also identical. Since they took holographic images or pictures from Hajime artifacts in space as well as knowing the number of enemies they were going to face. Well in terms of what they as a navy and air threats. Especially the class of ships they had well from the pre-industrial era where the Man of War was king of the seas.

The Empire's enemy fleet was composed of 50 ships in total not counting the merchant and transport Gallon ships that were in port at the moment. Likly here to drop off supplies or well more slaves for the garrison and town to use to the fullest. Said ships were only 5 Man of War ships, 25 Clippers, 10 Galleons, and 10 Carracks like being this Island Frontier base security and force.

While for the air they only 2 air wings of wyvern riders making only 30 wyverns to contents with. Again likly not their entire Wyvern air force since that was likly back in their home country. Probably the lord of the town must have struggled to get those here and had to use his ties to do so. From what they know the wyvern riders take a long time to train and were considered one of the elite forces within the empire. A high honor that is given to a knight or so they were told by the freed beastmen who also were tagging along the force. And were the ones who were going to lead the charge first alongside the Hero's team should the empire not surrender.

In any case not counting whatever thousands of troops were stationed to defend the Island since they ment little compared to their own. This would've been an intimidating force and impressive even to even have this many outside your homelands. Likly would've given the previous military naval vessels a little trouble to fight if the Tortus vessel didn't have magic cannons to use them. Or have integrated mage battalions into their armies and navies that the empire didn't have. But now well it looked less impressive and inferior compared to the might the entity of the Tortus continent.

But in anyways they already knew about these vessels because of their radars before even lifting off the Gahard. As well as air units as soon they got within 50 miles of the Island that was equally beautiful as the one on earth. With its various plant, clear blue waters, colorful coral reefs, white beaches, forest, and even the roman style town that was built on it. That likly added to the beauty and aesthetic of the entire place and would've been a nice place to stop and visit. If they were ignorant of those who inhabited the Island currently. It was then from the entire Puma and across the frequency between them that the Wyvern riders doing combat patrol around the entire Island had finally spotted them.

Thus Kouki made the call since he was in command of this group as he'd ordered his attacked helicopter to stop five miles away from the Island. So that way they could begin to spot targets for SEAD operations. As well be the most effective since it would be insane to bring them in with him. While the Dragon rider and the Dragonmen Tio's Grandfather Adul Klarus. Would stop just two miles out since Kouki didn't wish for Adul Presnace to cause more intimidation and fear than it already did. He was a 25-meter long and 15-wide red dragon after all in his dragon form. Or if being honest an Ancient Dragon bordering Elder Dragon since he's way older than Tio or most of the remaining Dragonmen with one coming in a close second.

As such Kouki after giving out his orders with a determined look nodded to his team of 10 within the Puma. Who inter nodded back and had serious faces as they reached the five-mile mark and hoped the Empire didn't attack them in a panic. He at the end of the day still wished to lessen the bloodshed if he can. But deep down he know from what he'd heard from testimony given to them by the freed beastmen. This was likly a fruitless endeavor in thinking that despite the superior force and power they had. The empire and garrison would just surrender the Island peacefully as the wyvern riders were approaching them while the door gunners aimed at said riders. if they decided to attack with fuck off dragon following alongside them.

...To be continued...Maybe?

Thanks for reading till the end and hope you thought it was a decent chapter as well. Do leave reviews and criticisms if you wish to do so. Planned for this to be a bit longer than this but. It's how it turned out so the battle should come out next chapter. And perhaps the Arifureta cast ran into others during this Island Campaign. Besides the Gate Empire forces on each Island, they'll be facing and perhaps whatever else lives in the sea.

The next chapter will hopefully come out sooner than this one or so I hope. In any case till next time when things kick off with a bang