139 – Kayef’s Chiefs (2)
Right after the end of the Quernen War.
As the 8th Assault Magic Infantry Combat Team was reorganized into a battalion-level unit, many members of the unit moved to different places.
Since I heard a lot about it, I felt sad.
In reality, there were quite a few people who shed tears because they really didn’t want to leave.
For me, who was convinced that a coup d’etat would happen in some way in the future, it was rather a bigger gain.
If you look at it in a way, it was the same as infiltrating various parts of the military and obtaining excellent informants who would bring valuable information.
With Captain Nikolai Hilbert, the Magical Staff Officer of the Eastern Corps Headquarters.
Captain Luna Aire, commander of the 1st Company of the 1st Battalion of the Magic Brigade under the direct control of the Central Corps, was one of those personnel.
“How are you?”
“It’s a private affair, don’t you speak comfortably?”
“Well, then I feel comfortable.”
Meeting company commander comrades whom I haven’t seen in a long time, I feel a sense of well-being.
“Luna sure has a straight face? Do you think the center is good?”
“What is good? It’s just that the work is so dirty that I’m about to die. By the way, is Captain Nikolai dating? What is the ring on your finger?”
“Oh, what…… It happened.”
Certainly, there was a sparkling gold ring on the ring finger of his left hand.
“Oh my gosh, who are you?”
“I am not a soldier.”
“Are you getting married soon?”
“Maybe…… ?”
We exchanged brief messages through letters and telegrams, but this news was the first we heard.
I haven’t even heard of dating, let alone marriage.
Me and Luna laughed and teased Nikolai, who was waving his hand, but Nikolai counterattacked unexpectedly.
“What do you have, Colonel Enoch? Aren’t you really like that with Captain Rumia?”
“Right! I came with Captain Bell this time…… Didn’t you keep this a secret from us and did everything already?”
“Damn it. What else are you talking about?”
“Unexpectedly, you prefer a type like Captain Roxanna?”
“…… Why are you making such a joke? Let’s get to the point.”
I hurriedly changed the subject lest I get caught up in the sudden outburst of trouble. It’s nice to meet you after a long time, but we didn’t gather for this.
In the same way, the two of them straightened up and sat down at my words.
The fate of the country is at stake right now. As Nikolai and Luna, both of them are people I trust very much.
Because they are the main personnel who will play the most important role in suppressing this coup.
“What about the movements of the Eastern Legion?”
“Unfortunately, it looks like you were right.”
Captain Nikolai Hilbert said in a heavy voice.
“I couldn’t get a lot of information because I was already on alert, but the units I’m sure are moving are the 9th Infantry Division and the Cavalry Brigade under direct control of the Eastern Corps.”
“If you are thinking of mobilizing even a cavalry brigade, I mean it.”
From the beginning, the eastern corps, like the northern corps, had a border with the Soviet Empire, but their relationship with the Soviet Empire was not as bad as I thought.
Because both Danpas Territory and Dotsnek Territory, which can be seen as the main regions of the eastern part, had a pro-consumer propensity.
As a result, it was a direct force that continued to express dissatisfaction with the policy of the prince who blatantly adhered to the anti-consumption policy.
Furthermore, in the aftermath of the Second Quernen War, economic support was concentrated on rivals, the Southern Corps and the Northern Corps, so they were in a state of complete disregard for the current Duke.
“A real coup? No matter how much the eastern corps mobilizes the cavalry brigade, what will the ‘Capital Guard Division’ and the ‘central corps’ defending Kayef do?”
Luna Aire asked as if it were ridiculous. Under normal circumstances, of course, this is impossible.
But this is not a normal situation.
“I don’t know what happened to you either.”
Just as I moved swiftly under the water, there is no guarantee that the insurgents did not do so.
It’s only been three years since I first fell into this world.
That’s also due to his status as a fledgling officer who made a contribution in the war and was promoted from second lieutenant to lieutenant colonel.
Most military personnel were not very favorable towards me.
I can say that up to the captain.
When I really got to the position of lieutenant colonel, they decided that their position was threatened.
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Besides, even if it wasn’t me, the antipathy towards Sonny Zeppelin would have already been significant within the military.
It’s no wonder that a faction was formed long ago.
Of course, in the middle too.
“That’s why I needed you, Luna.”
I glanced at her, and her Luna nodded and opened her mouth.
“First of all, before I speak, there is something I need to know.”
Luna Aire took a piece of paper out of her arms and held it up. She was a letter sealed with the seal of the central corps.
“This is a letter from Brigadier General Hafenruuk Helheim to you.”
“…… The Hafenruck Brigadier? By any chance, did you tell him about this plan?”
“No. He called me out of the blue yesterday and asked me to deliver the letter to Lieutenant Colonel Enoch as soon as possible.”
‘Something is strange.’
Hafenruuk Helheim Brigadier General.
He is a hero of the 1st Querrenen War and the youngest general to be promoted to brigadier general.
We met a few times, but we weren’t close enough to exchange letters.
‘Has it already been talked about with Sony Zeppelin?’
Currently, she was on her way out of the country in connection with the Grand Mage meeting held once a year.
I’m supposed to be back in a few days, but I might have contacted the Hafenruke in case something happens.
I gulp, swallowed, and unlocked the letter.
Inside was a stiffly folded piece of paper. Calmly unfolding the contents, there are a list of characters that have no meaning at all.
“What is this?”
As I panic, Nikolai Hilbert pulls his pen out of his uniform pocket.
“…… It’s a magic password.”
“I was going to deliver it anyway, so do I really need to do this?”
“That’s something you don’t know. You may not have been able to deliver.”
Nikolai Hilbert’s eyes flashed. Realizing the meaning, Luna’s face turned pale.
“Hey…… Someone is attacking the Principality’s magic officer. With what kind?”
“It’s quite possible. Anyway, I heard a warning from Lieutenant Colonel Lannister yesterday. It seems that the remnants of Azov and even the Strigoi are currently infiltrating the capital.”
A normal group wouldn’t even think of touching an officer of the principality, especially a magic officer.
But Azov.
If it’s a command organization.
Even within the police or the military, it is easy to simply bury it as a hateful/don’t ask crime by a criminal organization.
“I can’t… ….”
“You have to keep your mind straight. It was said hahahahahoho until just now, but the one we have to fight is really sincere.”
Come on, come on.
Nikolai silently put the paper into the bag and lit a cigarette.
“I will decipher this by tomorrow.”
“Okay.”
“Wait a minute, you said it was dangerous a moment ago? Can’t we all get together here?”
“You know we are conspiring. Don’t forget, there are still 8 more days until the national event and we are still in the military.”
I took out a pistol from my chest. It was a ‘Logan’ pistol made by Reinhardt. Of course, the full chamber is loaded, and all you have to do now is release the safety device and pull the trigger.
I handed the pistol to Luna Aire and said.
“Carry it well. Always be nervous.”
“Ugh, ugh… ….”
Luna clicked, checked her handle for safety and put it in her pocket.
“Anyway, if we continue what we were talking about earlier, at least the Magic Brigade is completely unrelated to this rebellion. Maybe the Capital Defense Division is like that too.”
“Then how the Eastern Legion breaks through the palace guards…….”
Everything was in a fog.
No matter how much I am, how the rebels will move, no, whether they really move in the first place, and what their ultimate goal is.
I couldn’t even guess what the scale was or how many people were involved.
In fact, nothing is certain about what will happen this time around.
“No plan can cope 100%. However, the King knows this for sure…….”
No matter how the process goes, isn’t it important what the final picture will look like?
“Continue to deliver information. Because of the possibility of contamination. Let’s always meet face-to-face like now.”
“Okay.”
Drreuk.
I got up from my seat.
At least one lieutenant colonel and two captains.
Since the information this member can obtain is extremely limited, seeing them together here will only arouse needless suspicion.
“Be careful.”
“Okay. Don’t worry too much.”
In the first place, due to security concerns, we met at Nikolai’s hostel instead of mine.
So Luna and I left Nikolai’s house.
You said you’d crack the code by tomorrow, so we’ll have to meet tomorrow anyway.
And the very next day.
At a water treatment plant outside the capital, Kayev.
Received news that a captain from the Eastern Legion had died by tripping.
