167 – For me and you and our future (1)
Proclamation of the Kingdom of Uk ran.
A separatist force in Lunetsk emerged at the same time.
And the new cabinet of King Orlando I.
While all of that was happening, I had a pretty rough time.
“This guy tried to inflict a fatal blow on the opponent’s mind by directly contaminating his own mana. I can only see it as crazy.”
The wounds sustained by Yegor Ivanov of the General Intelligence Directorate were not just simple external or internal injuries.
Not only was pneumothorax and internal bleeding caused by rib fractures, but also contaminated mana was penetrating into the soul and interfering with the recovery of the body.
If Bell Meyer hadn’t administered first aid quickly or allowed a few more critical hits, even if he had won, he would have been crippled, unable to use magic.
Still, thanks to the doctors personally assigned by King Orlando I and the devoted care of the 8th Assault Magical Infantry Battalion.
My body was quickly returning to normal.
“Commander, please eat.”
I was just about to get hungry.
This is an amazing timing.
A silver-haired woman appeared with a plate in one hand. Her amethyst-purple eyes sparkled, and Rumia Bluet smiled as she set a hot breakfast in front of me.
“Good morning, Lumia.”
“Even Captain Enoch.”
He always had a fresh smile. The warmth hidden behind the hard, cold face.
From the time I was first brought to this world and given the platoon leader until now.
Rumia Blue was doing her job well as my lieutenant.
As for this coup, it was thanks to her alignment with her Major Claude Lane that she was able to finish it with minimal losses.
As soon as the coup broke out, he delivered a message directly to the head of the Special Response Brigade, Joseph Lewandowski, and made sure that Roxanna and Erwin, who were waiting at the Pedro Industrial Complex in the north, arrived in time.
It is said that communication technology is developing little by little, but it is still impossible to transmit information in real time over hundreds of kilometers like in modern times.
“This morning is delicious. As access to the capital was restricted, good quality wheat that had been detained in the western granary had just arrived.”
“Surely so.”
Until now, it was coarse black bread containing only relatively inexpensive whole wheat, but today’s breakfast was white wheat bread, which looked soft just by looking at it.
I took a bite of the steaming corn soup and then took a big bite into the bread.
To be extremely satisfied with the feeling of fullness.
Laying her arms on her table, Rumia stared at my face and smiled.
“It’s nice to see you enjoying your meal.”
“Thank you for taking care of me like this every time.”
“What, as an adjutant, it’s a natural thing to do.”
“Then wouldn’t you have done it if you weren’t an adjutant?”
When I playfully ask, Rumia pouting her mouth in response.
“Looking at you joking, you seem to be really worth living now.”
“Thanks to Darumia’s devoted care.”
Rumia Blue really deserved the title of exclusive adjutant, she was by my side morning and evening.
They said there was no need for me to be on standby, so they even insisted on doing the work as much as I couldn’t be by their side.
Anyway, the ties that have been going on since the 5th platoon are all stubborn.
I can’t believe I’m finishing my meal like that.
A muffled sound came from outside the hospital room. The familiar voices mixed in between.
“The battalion commander!!!”
“Thank you for your hard work!”
They were members of the 8th Assault Magical Infantry Battalion.
From the youngest soldier who had just finished training and was put into action, to Sgt.
I haven’t seen you for about two weeks.
It must have been tiring, but everyone was very happy.
“I believed in you, battalion commander.”
Rick Hanson said, handing over a large bouquet of flowers. A fresh yet vivid scent tickles the tip of the nose.
“What…… Isn’t there nothing to prepare even a bouquet like this?”
“Yes? Isn’t that something to celebrate?”
“???”
Of course you can celebrate success.
That’s why this case was serious, complicated, and a lot of people almost died.
Even I, who had not been in any particular danger of death during the Second Quernen War, thought that I would die if I were really hard this time, so it was a difficult time.
Considering that, ‘Isn’t this a bit excessive?’ Just as I was thinking that, a man with a stern look appeared from among the soldiers.
“Since you’ve been sitting in a hospital bed for the past few days, your senses must have died, Lieutenant Colonel Enoch.”
“Chief of Staff, Claude. And…… Lieutenant Hilton Calia is also here.”
“I’m glad you look well, battalion commander.”
I looked at the two faces alternately, then smiled and nodded.
Claude’s face wrinkled when he realized the true intention of my actions.
“I think it’s really worth living. Look at the way he makes silly jokes and throws them.”
“Uh huh, chief of staff. Isn’t that something to say to a superior who just came back from the dead?”
“Anyway, it seems you haven’t heard, so I’ll have to tell you. This morning, there are several issues decided at the cabinet meeting.”
A Cabinet meeting?
Surely Orlando I said he was going back to the Petrobuna Palace today. As soon as he returned, he summoned the officials and held a cabinet meeting.
“There are many, and more are still being added…… Speaking of things directly related to the lieutenant colonel, it is, of course, a promotion.”
“Ah.”
Was it a promotion gift?
If that’s the case, it’s understandable. In the first place, I had thought that I would be promoted through the suppression of this coup.
In the end, promotion is TO fight.
Even if the eastern corps, the capital corps, and the national gendarmerie flew away while participating in the coup, it would be quite enough.
In addition, since the remnants of the rebellion in the Lunetsk region have risen right now, it is not possible to leave such a position vacant for a long time.
In the end, all that remains is to raise the ranks of the officers who did not participate in the coup.
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Perhaps it’s not just me, including Claude Lane in front of me——most officers with ability would expect special promotions.
I would like to express my sincere condolences to the personnel of the Uk ranian Personnel Headquarters who will be fighting hard this time as well.
And at this point, there are few rewards that Orlando I can give me other than special promotions or medals.
“If you were a colonel, would your position be the commanding officer of the special response brigade? No, maybe you will be in charge of the unit in charge of the eastern side.”
“Colonel? I was looking at the wrong person I never thought the lieutenant colonel would have been such a greedy person.”
“Yes?”
As Claude smiled faintly, Lieutenant Hilton Calia, who was standing next to him, took over the words.
“Once again you have made history, Brigadier Enoch Levandell.”
A brigadier general?
2Nd class special promotion instead of 1st class?
As far as I know, if you want to be promoted to general, you need the consent of subordinate officials, right?
I was dumbfounded because I had never dreamed that I would really become a general.
“No matter how much sh*t they have on their heads, they can’t give up the generalship. It’s not enough to quickly secure the prince’s safety, and in fact, he’s the only hero who turned the tide in a situation where the entire capital fell to the coup forces.”
That’s…… Right.
“Do you have a specific position?”
“I was thinking of telling you anyway.”
In lieu of answering, Claude handed over a piece of paper with the royal seal on it.
A document stating that a new Ministry of War, a special administrative department under the direct control of the prince, will be established in response to domestic and international disputes that will arise in the future.
And next to my name written below.
[Brigadier General Enoch Levandel, Director of the War Planning Department]
There was a title that could never be overlooked.
“…… Under.”
The head of the war planning department.
Just the mention of that name gives me goose bumps.
I turned my head and looked out the window.
The weather was clear, and the citizens of the capital, Kayef, who had regained their freedom, returned to lively lives.
But how long will this be?
Time was passing helplessly, and the time I had left was still short.
We have to look closely for the next two years.
Looking at the current international situation, a war could break out within a year.
The reason why Lieutenant General Sonny Zeppelin’s return is delayed is probably because each country’s spirit fight is unfolding in full glory, starting with the name of the great mage.
But as of today, the primary goal has been achieved.
Before countless slaughter takes place in this land, we must rise to a position where we can wield war itself.
I put the paper on the drawer next to the bed and clenched my fists.
The coup is over.
From now on, this must be the real game.
***
After that, visits from all walks of life continued.
After the 8th Assault Magic Infantry Battalion came and went, people came and went from the Wilson Times Uk ranian Press Office.
Sarah Ronald brought news that the Federal Republic of America was covered with content about the Uk ranian civil war, and that Wilson, the founder and director of The Times, had asked the Uk ranian Press for additional investment.
From now on, her role has become very important.
In the end, it is the media that harms and unites internal solidarity.
If you talk moderately from above, the media will process it and perform the role of an ‘amplifier’ to inspire citizens.
Besides, the Wilson Times is more than just a local newspaper…….
The ability to sway public opinion not only in Uk ran but all over the world will be sufficient.
“Then I hope you get well soon. Oops, congratulations on your promotion to general. Are you going to put an embargo on it for now?”
“Yes, the name of the Ministry of War is a bit…… Isn’t that what it is?”
“Don’t worry. This is a request that does not go against the duty of a journalist.”
Sarah Ronald gave a wink and disappeared with the newspaper staff.
And after that were my closest friends who were also in hospital.
“Damn it, I’d rather die if I get shot one more time.”
“Would you like to be shot with a gun or fifty with whips?”
“I’ll just get shot.”
Nikolai Hilbert and Luna Ayre.
These two people made a huge contribution to the suppression of this coup.
They must be promoted as well. Originally, the position of major was reserved, so there is a high possibility that he will advance to the second rank like me and take the position of lieutenant colonel.
“The Central Mage Brigade will be reorganized. Strigoi, the damage to the mages is great because those bastards are provoking them.”
“Were all executed as of yesterday?”
“It must be hanging in the forest east of the capital. The sound of wild dogs and crows will not cease for a while.”
I looked down at the two people who really suffered. Actually, I didn’t have to suffer this much.
If inside the National Military Police, no…… If only they realized that most of the personnel had been handed over to the coup forces, the coup could have been quelled much more cleanly and easily.
Perhaps, on the contrary, he planned a royal coup and wiped out all the leading actors.
It’s not just Nikolai and Luna.
A total of 319 deaths have been officially counted as a result of this civil war.
Including the wounded and missing, the number of casualties reached about 500.
Most of them were trainees from the Reserve Regiment and Special Response Brigade of the Northern Corps, which fought directly with the Eastern Corps, and the Uk ranian Army Training Center, which vigorously confronted the General Intelligence Directorate of the Soviet Empire.
About 800 people were killed, and the total number of casualties was less than half of that of the Quernen War, which reached 1,200.
It was more terrible now that all of this was a tragedy of fratricidal violence caused by those who had been blinded by power.
There is no honor or cause there.
Those who died inevitably joining the coup forces will be remembered with dishonorable names even after they close their eyes.
It was a harsh reality.
“…… According to what you said, it will be our responsibility from now on.”
“I’ll keep my heart strong.”
The two officers’ eyes flashed sharply.
“Please do better in the future.”
“Two words are nagging.”
“You can work hard, General Enoch~. He is the youngest general in Uk ran who broke a new record after our brigadier. This is enough for a golden rope!”
Luna answered in a playful voice.
The ties from the 8th Assault Magical Infantry Battalion.
Sony Zeppelin.
Joseph Lewandowski.
And.
Nikolai Hilbert.
Luna Aire.
Lumia Blue.
Bell Meyer.
Claude Lane.
Roxanna Elim.
Other colleagues who believed in me and followed me.
Only when everyone works together can we prepare for the coming destruction.
Until peace finally returns to the continent again.
Until that damn empire falls.
I will be with them.
“Then we will go back now. Get some rest.”
“Yes, you must be tired from meeting people all day. Good night.”
Let Nikolai and Luna wave and disappear.
I breathed into the softly flickering candle and extinguished it.
As I said, I met people all day long, and when I came to my senses, the white moon was already shining in the sky.
Now that it’s late, it’s time to think about going to bed.
“…… Is everyone back?”
There was a voice that spat out cautiously from beyond the closed door.
“Yes, you can come in.”
It was Bell Meyer.
