The Difference Is Like Between a Dog and a Cow Chapter 106

106 – Headwind blows (1)

Abdul Javiddehedan, regimental commander of the Azov National Liberation Front that occupied Maniopol, walked around the city hall with a satisfied face. The yard, where countless people would have walked until yesterday, was filled with only quiet silence.

It was natural.

Because there were people’s corpses piled up on one side. Even after seeing such a sight, there are probably no people who would be smart in the area.

They were Ukrnian officials whom Abdul executed as an example. Those who remained at City Hall until the end of the sit-in and eventually surrendered. Originally, the principle was to kill everyone, but he showed ‘mercy’ and only executed about 10 people.

Human beings are so simple that if you kill a few people right in front of you, you’ll get scared and lose your fighting spirit. He was no different than a Ukrnian. He begs for his life because he doesn’t want to die, or sells out his comrades.

Abdul enjoyed seeing him like that.

“It’s been 10 years. Nothing really has changed in this city.”

“That’s right.”

“No, it was better back then. At that time, the guards also continued their desperate struggle for about two days.”

“It must mean that the fortunes of Ukraine have completely declined. Have you seen their coastal guns?”

Sahadin, Abdul Javaddehedan’s right-hand man and staff officer in charge of strategy in the Maniopol area, burst into laughter.

“We couldn’t even fire properly. Of course, even if it worked fine, it would have been impossible against our Azov ironclad ships.”

“As expected, the imperial system is good.”

The Liberation Front, an anti-government organization based on only four islands, the Azov Islands, was able to maintain an army of this size only thanks to a “Suspiciously kind country.”

Although not the most up-to-date, it provides third-class weapons that can fight the Ukrnians on an equal footing.

This time, a warship that had been produced as a prototype, and even an ironclad ship, was provided free of charge.

“When do you say the main unit will arrive?”

“The current is not very good, so it will take a little longer. The occupation of Portmork has been completed, so all we have to do is to fortify the city and hold on.”

“Tell the soldiers to plunder moderately. If you want to stay for a long time, you have to know how to save food.”

“I’ll make it clear.”

Clashes between Azov and Ukraine were frequent. Right now, Abdul himself was the one who raided the guard barracks near Portmork last month and killed over 30 Ukrnians.

However, this invasion was not simply a predatory invasion to prepare for the winter.

From the southern coastal cities of Maniopol and Portmork as bases, it is a northward march for “Liberation” That slowly expands its territory to the inland region.

Abdul had failed 10 years ago, but he had the confidence that he would definitely succeed this time.

“Contact with Commander Egenere in Portmorque.”

“They say they are preparing steadily. The Ukrnian cavalry guys who approached to evacuate the citizens were also said to have been repulsed. However, it seems that we have not secured as many civilians as we thought.”

“Damn the 32nd Division. Initial action is quick.”

Securing civilians was very important in this invasion. It was because a minimum of local manpower was needed for maintenance at a time when the purpose was to maintain the city, not destroy it.

Besides, if you’re holding the townsfolk hostage anyway, even the Ukrnians won’t be able to react hastily.

In the end, while the Ukrnian army was unable to do this or that, reinforcements, who had secured the disaster area with two ironclad ships, entered the city.

The main role of the advance party that landed in Maniopol and Portmork was to naturally fix the front line.

Of course, it can’t be helped with the ‘minor’ deviations of the soldiers. First of all, it was said that the decision of the Azov leadership was so.

That moment.

“Abdul Javaddehedan! Sahadin!! It’s a big deal!!”

A soldier who was deeply contemplative came running. He is a soldier whose entire body is drenched in sweat as if he had been running for a long time.

“What happened?”

“Su, it’s an attack!! Ukrnian bastards!!”

“What?”

Sahadin’s eyes widened at the incredible news. Could it be that the Ukrnians made a decision so quickly? Abdul also looked quite bewildered.

32 Division.

An elite unit that clashed with Azov in the last war. Does that mean that it is also a formidable opponent?

“…… It’s okay. We already have control of the city, so if we strengthen the main attack, it will be impossible for even the 32nd Division to break through the city.”

Siege. This was the reason why the Azov Liberation Front was aiming at Maniopol and Portmork among numerous coastal cities and towns.

For both cities, it was a terrain that was very difficult to access by land the moment the disaster zone was established.

“From which direction did the attack come from?”

“A port, a port! Enemies are coming from the port!!”

“What!?”

“We have already lost most of our control of the port area!!!”

Let the soldier shout with a desperate voice.

Boom, puong!

As if to prove that fact, there was a clear sound of artillery fire. Not north south of the harbor.

‘No way, the navy was destroyed?’

There was no other way to explain it. Without going around the sea and landing, couldn’t troops suddenly spring up in a well-controlled port?

‘Did you underestimate the Ukrnian navy?’

A country in which only part of the inland sea is the only place where you can actually work. No matter how much I thought about it, I couldn’t figure out how the navy, most of which were used only decades ago, could defeat the ironclad ships of the Empire.

But if it is true that troops really landed, then they, who have landed in Maniopole, are in a very dangerous situation.

“Commander…… !”

“Wait a minute, did the Ukrnians really land? What the hell did those guys controlling the port do…… !”

“M-I’m sorry to tell you…… Because most of the soldiers were drunk on plunder…… !!”

That’s right.

It wasn’t just the Ukrnians who were ragtag. In the first place, the reason why military discipline was emphasized and reckless looting was prohibited was to maintain the region through active cooperation with the local people. Being ready to respond quickly to any situation that arises.

However, there is no way that Azov, which is merely an armed struggle group, would have considered such a thing.

The looting began immediately after landing, so the first port control personnel to land were either drunk, asleep, or preoccupied with snatching up a few hapless villagers and committing horrific war crimes. It was destroyed without a chance to prepare for the enemy’s counterattack.

It was purely Abdul Javaddehedan’s negligence. He was appointed as the commander of the regiment as a military engineer with his unique brutality, but his birth as a bandit leader, there is no way he has any know-how on how to maintain his area after landing.

“This…… These puppies…… !! I couldn’t stand that bird and shuddered at that sh*t…… !?”

How long has it been since you won a victorious victory?

“Abdul! You have to keep your mind straight!!”

He almost lost his temper at the moment, but Sahadin caught him. The enemy’s guns are already close. Right now, the priority was to calmly open the way out rather than get angry.

“Sahadin, what should I do!”

“We must immediately seek help from Portmork and break through the weakly defended western gateway. If you join with Nur Egenere from Portmork and Ismail Shanku, the 1st Regiment Commander, you will be able to respond sufficiently!”

It was indeed Sahadin.

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As Commander-in-Chief Noor ordered him to actively complement Abdul’s lack of commanding ability, his sharp insight shined without fail even in a rapidly changing situation.

“Do what Sahadin says! Assemble the troops right here at City Hall!”

“Yes, I understand!!”

The sweaty soldier hurriedly escaped outside the city hall again.

“Abdul, please stay calm. Yes, it is Ukraine.”

Sahadin placed his hand on Abdul’s shoulder and spoke confidently.

“If you do as I say, you will be able to take down the Ukrnians.”

Sahadin did not dare to know.

The fact that even his sharp judgment was in the hands of the Ukrnian military, whom he had so underestimated.

***

3Km east of the city of Maniopol.

The second ship of Diabola, Lewandowski.

[The sea is clear. The fish is either asleep or drunk. It will cross over to the eastern waterway.]

[The guide salmon probably goes back east of the city. Securing a large number of salmon from Maniopol.]

I checked the message the white dove gave me. It’s the unmistakable Rick Hanson handwriting, nothing more to look at.

Judging from the fact that the ’emergency dirty words’ given in preparation for an unexpected situation were not written down, it seemed that the scouting team had successfully completed their mission.

“Sergeant Rick, you will be the first non-commissioned officer to be awarded the medal.”

“Because he did an excellent job.”

I slipped the message into my front pocket and left the bridge. Soon, the image of the troops standing up and completing preparations for the descent comes into view.

The troops that were put into the Limansk arsenal.

Even new recruits who just came in.

All soldiers, noncommissioned officers, and officers are in an atmosphere filled with cold and heavy war clouds.

I started the briefing with the magical communication device I received from Josef Lewandowski.

“The scouting team that went down first succeeded in their mission. Currently, there are no troops managing the port, and most of them are confirmed to have been incapacitated due to looting.”

Drunk the loot and neutralize it.

I don’t think even bandits would go to war like this.

However, we were just grateful. He said he was drunk and fell asleep, but I have to make sure he never wakes up.

“The 1st and 2nd companies infiltrate to the east and join the reconnaissance group. The 3rd and 4th companies can advance south as they are and secure the port.”

『Good reception.』

“The third ship appears.”

『This is the third ship, Enoch. Air platoon commander Roxanna Elim appears.』

“The 5th company aboard the 3rd ship will wait until further orders are issued. First of all, focus only on fire support, over.”

『Good reception.』

After a series of commands were clearly transmitted, the entrance to the transport compartment, which had been firmly closed, began to open. The moment of descent has arrived.

With determined eyes, I shouted at the troops waiting for orders.

“Write a new history here today!!”

There was a need to check the combat power of the combat team and the performance of the new weapon. There is no reason to refuse to crawl in first from the other side and fill in the actual experience.

Rather good.

“Never show mercy to the beasts of the island who dare to put their filthy paws on them. I’ll give you the command as a unit commander. There are no prisoners. Emphasize once again No prisoners!”

A war crime?

This is not a regular war. The opponent is an armed struggle group that illegally occupied Ukrnian territory. In the yard where the other side is also happily stepping on the international law, this side can’t make concessions in a good way.

“They are just predators. It is thief. It’s a pirate. They are buggers who murdered your parents and friends, and trampled on your wives, sisters, sisters, and lovers!!”

Suddenly, I heard someone grinding their teeth.

“We have only one goal! Reclaiming Manifold!! Glory to the Motherland! Hope for Manifold!”

“Hope!!!”

The voices of the embittered troops echoed through the transport plane.

“Let’s go, you bastards!!!”

The NCOs at the forefront were the first to launch themselves into the air. Against the background of three air fleets that surfaced in the harbor, dozens of soldiers dropped toward the city.

The 8th Assault Magic Infantry Combat Team.

Conducted manifold lessons.