104 – Winter Storm (4)
“The identified enemy is estimated to have dispatched two regiment-level troops to the Azov National Liberation Front. The commander-in-chief is ‘Nur Egenere’.”
The 32nd division’s emergency operation headquarters.
At the place where big figures, including the division commander, gathered together, the division’s information staff continued to report while sweating profusely.
“Nour Egenere?”
“I was the commander of the Azov side in the last Quarnen War. He used to be at the level of one battalion, but now he commands two regiments.”
“The cockroaches have crawled in again to tear you apart.”
Colonel Oleksi Nova, commander of the 124th Infantry Regiment under the 32nd Division, said with a wrinkled expression. Regimental Commander Oleksi was not the only one soaked in anger.
It is the 32nd Division that played a big role in the Quernen War in the past. At that time, the veterans who had been put into all kinds of battles were still in the division.
“Is there any other information disclosed?”
“Abdul Javaddehedan has also been identified. He is the one responsible for raiding the Coast Guard barracks near Portmork the year before last and killing 33 people.”
“…… sh*t.”
The 32nd division commander, Major General Kinbell Rezantsev, bit his lip as if indignant. The blood that leaked out slowly dripped down.
“There must be carnage going on in the city.”
There was nothing more to see.
They were human butchers who demonstrated their viciousness not only in the last war, but also in numerous local wars.
The city must have been completely hell-bent by now. Division commander Kinbell recalled the horrors he had witnessed with his own eyes when he was only a lieutenant colonel.
The corpses that were killed and left on the street.
With terribly mutilated civilians.
Girls whose minds have been broken.
The gates of hell had opened again.
“What can I do? If we wait for reinforcements from the center, it may be too late.”
The troops of the relatively leisurely Western Corps and Central Corps were dispatched in a hurry, but it was clear that it would take some time to arrive on the battlefield as long as they were ‘infantry divisions’.
Besides, it’s a city. Azov is an organization completely different from the thieves who cross the border on a fictional day. It was a significant armed group that posed a clear threat to national security.
From the immediate organization leading to the commander and two regimental commanders, it proves that they are not halfway opponents.
In the end, in the current situation, what is the strongest and surest force the 32nd Division commander can rely on?
“When will Brigadier General Sonny Zeppelin’s Special Response Brigade arrive?”
It was a special response brigade organized by the only great wizard in Ukraine.
“The 1st Mobile Battalion deployed in the west is moving, but it will take another two days.”
“…… Two days.”
Kinbell groaned. I couldn’t imagine how many citizens would die in those two days.
And above all.
Her daughter, who was more precious than her own life, was there. I wanted to push the troops into Maniopole right now, but…….
‘Arwen.’
He was a general. He cannot afford to risk the lives of his subordinates for the sake of his family.
“Operations chief, is it unreasonable to try to recapture the city with the troops we currently have available?”
“Unfortunately, it is. If we disperse our forces at the time Portmork is occupied, there is a high probability that we will be defeated individually.”
“Furthermore, there are intelligence reports that the current system continues to increase the number of troops. It seems that they are planning to advance inland by using Maniopol and Portmork as bases.”
In addition to the opinions of the operational staff, the intelligence staff also added their comments.
“There is a danger of weakening the siege. According to the last coast guard who fled, there was also a boat with horses on it.”
“There are also cavalry…… ?”
Only 2 infantry regiments identified.
In addition, an unknown cavalry force.
The faces of those who were listening to the briefing suddenly darkened.
The cavalry was still very important on the battlefield. A wild card that can catch opponents off guard at any time.
“Looks like you really came here with the intention of having a blast.”
As long as Azov pulled out a wild card, the movement of the Ukrnian army was bound to be further restricted.
If the siege was breached by hastily deploying troops, there was a high risk that not only the lost Maniopol and Portmork, but also the inland cities would be occupied.
If you think about what kind of rudeness the city guards showed right now, there was absolutely no guarantee that it would be different.
In fact, I have no choice but to wash my hands.
Even if the members wore stars and chrysanthemums on their epaulettes, they could only keep their lips dry.
That moment.
“Excuse me, can I speak for a minute?”
Across the gap between the officers, someone raised a hand and said. Everyone’s heads turn in unison.
Blonde hair that definitely catches the eye. He was a cold, deep-eyed young officer who seemed to be somewhat intimidated just by meeting him.
“This is Captain Enoch Levandell of the 8th Assault Magic Infantry Combat Team, subordinate to the Special Response Brigade.”
Assault Magical Infantry Combat Team? It’s been a while since people who have known me for generations so far questioned the unfamiliar name they heard for the first time.
“Tell me.”
Commander Kinbell received his words.
“I will cut it short and tell you the main point. With the available troops right now, Maniopol can be recaptured.”
A confident voice. Enoch Levandel, who captured the atmosphere in an instant, stood right next to the intelligence chief and pointed at the tactical map with the palm of his hand.
“Without having to push the infantry regiment all over the place.”
It was simple. Maniopol is a coastal city. The officers of the 32nd Division, including Division Commander Kinbell, were most concerned about the fact that they had to enter the northern and western gateways in order to break through the fortified city with only the army.
Originally, three to four times as many troops are needed for the attacking side to crush the defending side’s resistance.
Azov was also in a situation where it was urgent to maintain the encirclement, let alone attack, with the strength of the 32nd Division, which had not yet been sold out at the time of mobilizing two regiments.
But approaching the coast is impossible without the cooperation of the navy. Even if they received cooperation, there was no guarantee that the landing would be 100% successful and the city could be recaptured.
On the contrary, considering the actual situation of the Ukrnian Navy, there was not a small risk of being drowned while trying to relocate troops halfway.
But it is possible with the 8th Assault Magic Infantry Combat Team, not anyone else.
Because it will be possible to infiltrate all at once, not by land or sea, but by air.
Enoch Levandel shared an eye with Josef Lewandowski. In fact, this was also something I had discussed with Major Joseph beforehand.
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No matter how much the troops carry the Prince’s back, the current commanding staff is Division Commander Kinbell. If you move freely here, there is a high possibility that you will be opposed to it.
Thus, Enoch and Joseph were planning to move after first confirming the decision of the 32nd division commander.
Certainly, as there was no alternative until now, Enoch’s words changed Division Commander Kinbell’s complexion.
“Tell me in detail.”
“Excuse me for a second.”
Enoch approached the intelligence chief who was stuttering and took the pointer he was holding.
From now on.
It was only Enoch Levandel’s stage.
***
The situation in Maniopol, occupied by Azov, was dire.
As the city and the Coast Guard withdrew while evacuating citizens, civilians who could not escape were abandoned in the city as soon as the incident occurred.
It wasn’t long before they were forced to face the marauders of Azov.
“Come here!!”
“Kyaaah!! Help me!!”
A girl is dragged down an alley after her hair is grabbed by an oversized man.
“Hey, bastards!! You guys are still human!!”
A younger man rushed forward, but a single gunshot followed and his body fell limp to the floor. With the red blood soaking the walking blocks, people had no choice but to keep their mouths shut.
“You bastards who want to die again, crawl out, keuhehehe!”
“Hey, I think this is a bakery? The smell is crazy!”
“Take everything, basket or whatever, let’s go back!!”
They were ruthless marauders.
They stormed the shopping district in droves, robbing food, furniture, and everything else that was left.
That’s not all. They set fire to a house they had no business to see, and even though the landlord cooperated, they were beaten right in front of their eyes.
“Ouch! Gagging!! No, I included everything as you said, but why…… !!”
“What is this bastard saying?”
“I don’t know, just kill me.”
Bang!!
The gunshots and people’s screams continued uninterrupted. The city where citizens lived a peaceful life just a day ago was completely destroyed.
Murder, arson, looting and rape happened everywhere.
It was an outright war crime, but there is no sense of abiding by the law against the terrible destroyers from the Azov Islands.
Be it military or civilian. Old and young, it was just a game for them.
“…… Hey, wait.”
“Huh?”
“That bastard looks fine—wait there!!”
The soldier kicking the strewn corpse found a woman hiding in her alley and shouted. As soon as she was discovered, they chased her as she hurriedly ran into her alley.
The city was captured anyway.
If you get caught, you will see a worse situation, so why waste your strength? The soldier immediately threw down his gun and pursued the woman. It was easy to find because of her striking red hair.
“f*ck b*tch…… You’re really going to bully me persistently!”
“Kyaaak!!”
“Where are you going!!”
The moment when he finally caught up and tried to throw the girl away with an ugly expression on his face.
“Knock.”
The sharp dagger pierced the soldier’s neck in an instant. Fuhuk, red blood gushing out. The girl, taken aback by the sight of her collapsing in a flash of blood, turned her head away.
“Shh… ….”
There was a man in black who brought his finger to his lips.
“Ukrnian Army. Be at ease.”
The 1st Company, a scouting platoon led by Sergeant Rick Hanson.
The Pathfinders, who light the way to the battlefield and guide them to the optimal route, have safely entered Maniopole.
