Episode 1057 War Readiness (1)
Emergency summit meeting anticipating a continental war.
The officially established World Union held discussions on various pending issues.
The first minor topic is the nine departments.The second minor topic is the disposal of prisoners of war.The third minor topic is the organization of corps and the formulation of strategy.
The chairmanship was transferred from Deus to Verden, and time continued to pass.
It was a process that required time for everything.
No matter how much the procedures were minimized, the process of various forces and races organizing a single coalition was naturally bound to be complex, difficult, and noisy.
“It is said that the hordes of the undead originating from the Demon Realm have invaded only the Central Continent, but there is no guarantee that they will continue to do so. Therefore, it is right to prepare for the worst in the Eastern Continent as well. The moment we surrender the borders of our Kylians, the entire central part of the Eastern Continent will be exposed to danger.”“Hmph, but surely we cannot manage the seas without any watertight seals, can we? It would be better to concentrate our forces on the defensive lines rather than spreading them out widely.”“Since we must focus on defense and handle supplies, we must also anticipate internal enemies. Traitors are a problem, but we cannot rule out the possibility of the undead running rampant within our territory. After all, our opponent is not just a mere undead, but an entire empire.”“I suppose countermeasures anticipating an enemy invasion are necessary.”
The leaders of the central Eastern Continent gather together and exchange words while drawing lines on a map.
“In the worst-case scenario… if the enemy crosses the border before the punitive expedition closes the gates, we must immediately engage in a protracted war centered on the cities. We must hold out, and hold out again, even if it means giving up cities one by one. We must protect our supplies at all costs, even if it means we all die in the end.”
Duke Liviant generously shared his expertise in warfare.As the very person who had declared independence from the Kingdom of Estiria and founded the duchy during the war with the Republic of Beldirn, that experience was something that could not be buried by time.
“The former king has already blocked spatial teleportation across the entire continent. The Magic Kingdom’s artificial power source maintains spatial stability, but he might find another way just like that.”“So you mean we have to consider cases where spatial teleportation cannot be used? This is difficult.”“I will compose the Mirror Legion with the very elite of the elite.”“Since there are two Four Gates in the southern part of the Eastern Continent, we need one more legion that won’t be swayed by corruption… Who should I take?”“Recruiting party members for the Lake Pendren subjugation squad.”“Don’t speak as if you’re recruiting adventurers on the street, Tearel…”“The Four Gates in the Ternetia Federation are also a matter we cannot ignore.”
Thus, the summit proceeded with each group gathering to hold their own separate meetings.
Even if Verden were to work his hardest, if he had to coordinate by taking opinions from each and every person one by one, I’m not lying—the summit would not end even if he stayed up day and night for weeks.
Then why don’t they have scheduled the summit earlier in the first place? Who would have known the ancient king would break the seal and emerge so quickly? Thefact that the leaders reconvened after just over a dozen days was by no means a slow response.
Under the supervision of Verden, the meetings were changed several times.
Since an organic connection between them is necessary, it is impossible to separate kings with kings, transcendents with transcendents, and wizards with wizards.
The House and Senate of the world spoke frankly, considering the importance of the matter.It was not because Yurion had threatened to make them regret it all the moment they failed in actual combat while needlessly keeping quiet out of fear of judgment.
“A gate has suddenly appeared right in the center of the Ternetia Federation! If we don’t hurry and narrow the blockade zone as much as possible, it will become a threat later! Look! Some of the Federation’s representatives who attended the World Conference were killed and couldn’t even attend! The Federation is the next most serious issue after the three gates!”“Who doesn’t know it’s serious? The center of the Federation is already an enemy den! A den! If we recklessly enter and fall into a trap, will you take responsibility, King Dinel!”“I understand your anxiety, knowing that if the Federation collapses, the Kingdom of Dinel will be next, but this is a matter requiring delicate coordination. We must act as the army of the southern Central Continent and carry out both offense and defense simultaneously.”“What a carefree talk…! We must advance south by any means necessary and secure the upper reaches of the Belkar River! Representatives of the Federation! Am I wrong?!”“Establishing a blockade along the Belkar River would be ideal, but the nearby cities have already been overrun by the undead, so it could be dangerous—”“War is inherently dangerous! Advance south! Advance south!”
The kings, unable to properly express themselves at the meeting, raised their voices. The rise and fall of their nations were at stake. This was not the time to merely roll their eyes.
You must express your opinions fiercely, even if it means upsetting the Senate.
That is the responsibility of the representative and the politician.
There is no room to restrain oneself or worry about the consequences for fear of diplomatic retaliation. The stench of war is already right at our doorstep.
“Delharun is my territory. It makes sense that I should be the Legion Commander of Delharun. Do I really have to explain this in words?”“The appointment of a Legion Commander is the liege’s prerogative. You just shut your mouth and wait.”“Fuck off.”“Do you want to get beaten up again like last time?”“Look at the way this bastard is talking? Hey, do you want me to spill the beans right here and now about what happened between you and the Empress? Damn it, I went out of my way to keep my mouth shut.”“I guess I went too far.”
The corps commander holds full authority over the relevant punitive corps.
Since the situation would change depending on who became the leader, Gareth wanted to take charge of his own territory now that he had joined the Alliance.
The point of contention is not just the corps commander.
Strategic supplies such as magic stones, magic items, and artifacts needed by the punitive expedition were a major problem, and the magic towers each wanted to head to a battlefield that would be advantageous to them.Like true mages, they had their eyes on the world after winning the war. How could they speak of future glory without even a modest achievement?
“The firepower our Volcanic Island’s Magic Tower boasts holds an overwhelming advantage in the southern terrain of the Eastern Continent───”“The Larian Magic Tower is equipped with countermeasures against mental attacks. Not incorporating us into His Majesty Yurion’s Legion lowers the chances of victory───”“I get it, so wait and think!”
The Tower Masters personally expounded to the Legion Commanders the reasons why the Tower should join their Legions.Befitting their status as long-time fixtures of the magical world, their rhetoric was formidable. The logic they had deliberately presented was coherent and valid.
“Hohoho, as long as we have the funds, there is so much we can do. The Three Great Banks might just have the biggest role to play in this war.”“That is high praise. But I sincerely hope so. If we can save lives with just a few pennies, what a great gain that would be!”“Truly excellent. Truly a model for the Three Great Banks of the continent. Now then, shall we hurry and finish verifying the World Alliance’s total resources?”
Budget formulation.
“Vendier, shall I recommend you as a Legion Commander? To be honest, I think you and Temple are the right fit to attack the other sects in the southern Eastern Continent.”“I have little experience commanding an army. Nor have I ever thought I had any particular talent. However, I am in favor of sending Temple to the southern Eastern Continent.”
Corps composition.
“The Beast King and the Guardian of the World Tree would be best assigned to the skirmishers so as not to interfere with the Dwarf war machines. Even if beasts and elves are part of the punitive expedition, they won’t be as good as us.”“Where is that voice coming from? Is it down below?”“Ah, there is a dwarf here.”“Get lost.”
Minor friction between races.
“…….”“…….”“…….”“Are you communicating with your eyes or something?”
Grand Duke Rivandale spoke up upon seeing Emperor Zeracl, Provider – Deus, and Darkwarton Tower Master – Reindel silently staring at their opponents.
“It is currently difficult to maintain the power source that enables spatial teleportation. It might be different if we used the Magic Tower’s power source, but…” “Sorcerer King, I understand your concern that our unique magic circle technology might be leaked as a nation of magic, but now is the time for a decision of the greater good. If the means of spatial teleportation disappear, we will lose our advantage in mobility, and immediate support will become difficult.”“That is true. Fine, if Verden guarantees security, I will gladly share the technology. By the way, will the Holy Nation have the Saintess personally lead the charge on the front lines?”“Basically, the plan is to execute a pan-continental coordinate strike using the Holy Lance from the Sanctuary. The Archbishops dispatched across the globe will serve as my eyes. That would be more helpful to the Alliance.”“The Pope and I will be on the front lines.”
The 7th Great Demon King – Vangelis and the newcomers of the Luas Theocracy discuss strategy and tactics.
“Alpha, can you calculate and compare the efficiency of these two tactics?”
[check.]
May I use map artifacts? Also, a review based on the terrain is necessary…
[Understood. I will assist.]
Alpha and Beta roamed here and there, supporting them from various angles. Their meticulous calculations produced predicted results that were just as accurate as actual combat.A desire grew in the hearts of the attendees to each have a small artificial golem in their homes.
In this way, the meeting proceeded gradually and meaningfully.
Although the arguments intensified and led to emotional friction, it was much more stable than when the Saint and the Saint were running wild in the beginning.As the empty framework was filled, the outline of a proper coalition began to emerge.
And, before becoming Chairman, Verdendo participated in the discussions as an attendee of the summit.
Helion Tower Master – Triton Martus was personally walking over to face Verden and Isabella, looking quite nervous.
“……This is the revised blueprint for the new magical siege weapon of the Helion Magic Tower that I mentioned last time, for which we found a clue at the Magic Festival.”“A magic particle cannon, huh.”
Verden manifested the new weapon, perfected through his unique intuition, by manipulating magic power. Isabella grasped its structure with her keen eyes.
“Weapons relying on Eon’s
Recalling the scene at the Magic Festival where Junia and Cain used magic like particles with
“Deploying just six—no! About five—mana particle cannons to a single battlefield can influence the tide of battle. Even more than an elemental magic bombardment.”“…….”“I can say with certainty. The moment the magic particle cannons are completed, the paradigm of war will change.”
It was true that Triton had experienced the battlefield incomparably more times than Verden. Having served as a member of the Helion Magic Tower since his youth, he had earned the nickname “Frontline War” by his middle age.
“If it unleashes its power exactly as designed, the Allied Forces will effectively be holding a new weapon. The problem is… … it requires a mage who has reached Level 3 Magic Resistance. However, Eon has not yet applied Magic Resistance.”
Verden continued to engage in magical thinking without taking his eyes off the blueprints.
It was just as Triton was about to swallow hard.
Ss
Verden, having summoned a pen from the subspace, added a new magic formula to the blueprint. The annotation was brief. The Tower Master would be able to understand it in just a moment.
“Using this as a focal point, could you design a ‘multi-person magic particle cannon’ rather than a single-person one?”“Multi-person…….”
Triton groaned.
“I’ll have to check it thoroughly, but it is highly likely to remain unfinished.”“I will fill in the gaps with magic circles. For now, we just need to ensure there are no defects in the weapon’s frame itself.”“That makes it possible.”“What is the maximum number that can be produced?”“Three are possible. And we are aiming to produce up to 30 units within a month.”
As many as 30 a month?
Did you prepare this in advance?
Trion seemed to be staking everything on the magic particle cannon, as if it were the masterpiece of his life.His eyes, slightly bloodshot with excitement, bordered on madness.
“Let’s do the demonstration in the actual game.”“Thank you!!!!”
Triton repeatedly bowed and scraped as he immediately handed the blueprint, which included one more of Verden’s spells, to the Elder of the Hellion Magic Tower outside the summit hall.
“……It’s hot.”
Isabella placed her hands on her hips and looked at the bustling conference room.
“How do you think it will go?”“It looks like there are no setbacks in the preparations.”
Verden’s gaze dwindled.
“Attacking the three gates. If we just fasten the first button correctly, an all-out war will be possible.”
Looking outside, I saw that the sun, which had been high in the sky, had already set and the day was beginning to end.
Tonight.
The moment the summit concludes, the world will enter a state of combat readiness.
