Chapter 531

The Allied forces are advancing again. The headquarters treated the fact that a group estimated to be the demon army was moving towards the front line as top secret. The soldiers passing through the area only felt a slightly chilly temperature and were unaware that a massive snowfall had occurred. The Allied forces suddenly advanced quickly due to a newly opened path. They soon crossed the border of Rezernen and confirmed that the small warp gate in the border zone had already been destroyed. The Allied forces are advancing while embracing unknown allies. They have succeeded in entering the operation zone since starting the march. The city of Säkkarian near the Rezernen border was one of the major attack points with two medium-sized warp gates. The Allied forces were preparing for the operation in a place far away from Säkkarian where they had set up a base camp. The warp gate is a source of monsters pouring out. To reach the gate, they must advance while pushing away the monsters around it. When they approach a certain distance, they attack the warp gate and destroy it. However, destroying the warp gate is not the end. They must also eliminate the monsters that have already poured out. Previously, the guerrilla unit led by Saito Hiraga had proceeded by breaking through alone and destroying the warp gate. However, the warp gate itself has become stronger and the number of monsters pouring out has become too large. It is now impossible to destroy it in one fell swoop. Of course, it is not impossible to maintain the previous method of operation. However, in that case, Saito Hiraga, as well as very valuable forces such as the Grand Mage and Master Class knights, would have to take a great risk. Most of the irreplaceable forces are currently involved. If Saito Hiraga or Ellen Arteoria dies during such an operation, it could lead to the impossibility of guerrilla warfare in the future, beyond just breaking morale. That is why the army was dispatched, to offset the loss of irreplaceable forces with the deaths of replaceable ones. "In this operation, we will eliminate the monsters on the right side of the Allied forces' vanguard. Initially, we will eliminate the monsters with rear artillery support, and if the army succeeds in reaching the outskirts of Säkkarian, the guerrilla unit led by Ellen Arteoria and Sabioline Tanaga will enter the city." Louise explains the operation plan to Heinrich. Heinrich nods seriously. To him, being incorporated into the Kernstalt army is not important. He is living with a sense of being watched from behind, but he cannot argue against Louise's decision. The tension is high as they prepare for the first operation to destroy the warp gate. Alphonse von Schubert approaches Heinrich and reassures him that with his strength, he can handle any monster. However, Heinrich knows that there are monsters that cannot be defeated by fire. He keeps his concerns to himself as he watches his second brother, who seems to be too optimistic about the war. Heinrich believes that this is not a war to win, but a war to survive, and there are many people who will die in his place. He has a sense of certainty about his own survival, but he knows that there are many who will die in his place. Translation: Every time Heinrich saw it, a sense of discomfort rose deep in his heart. He didn't know his brothers well, but there were many disappointing aspects to the brothers he saw while staying at the Kernstadt Command Post. "It's a convenient ability to be able to easily sweep away monsters in one's place. Isn't it?" Alphonse's face, smiling smugly with his hand on Heinrich's shoulder. Heinrich felt a mixture of disdain in his expression. As a psychic, he could defeat monsters without any danger and take credit for it. It was a clear insult that it was not because he was good, but because he was a psychic. Heinrich shook his head as he looked at the expression that contained disdain and insult. Why is he doing this? Why like this? Is he deliberately trying to make him angry? Heinrich wondered. "Yes, sir." "......Huh?" "Compared to Ellen or Tanaga, I am too comfortable." Since it was a problem that Heinrich himself thought so, it was not a word that could provoke Heinrich. He was nothing compared to those who had to fight directly and only used psychic powers to annihilate monsters from a distance. Heinrich had always thought so. "......." Alphonse stared blankly at Heinrich, who accepted the obvious disdain without any reaction. "Are you saying that you are comparable to heroes or Sabioline Tana?" "That's not what I meant." "Our youngest... is quite unlucky, isn't he?" "Am I unlucky?" "You've been with the Imperial guys and you're getting too arrogant, aren't you?" Even though he didn't twist his words, he listened to them twistedly. Heinrich forgets what he was going to say as he looks at Alphonse, who accepts his answer as a sneer. His brothers don't like him. They accepted him, but only because he had value to them. Heinrich now knew that his brothers hated him. An accident when he was young. Since then, his brothers have looked at him as if he were not even a bug, and that hasn't changed even now. Heinrich could only think that way. Heinrich saw a messenger running urgently. "Urgent news!" "....What?" Alphonse approached the messenger, who was breathing heavily, and asked. "There is a report from a reconnaissance unit that a tornado has occurred in the planned operation area!" "....Tornado?" Alphonse and Heinrich could only stare at the sudden words. * * * -Kurururung Even though it was a considerable distance away, the massive tornado visible in the distance was sucking up all the monsters in the passing area and shooting them into the sky. -Kurung! Kurung! It wasn't just a fierce wind. -Flash! Inside the tornado, flashes of light flashed dozens of times per second. "If sucked into the tornado, the monsters will be torn apart by the wind and burned to death by lightning. The monsters that cannot withstand the wind and are lifted into the sky will be crushed to death on the ground. This includes Riana, Olivia, and Iri. The five of us were taking preemptive action in the planned operation area of Seckarian as part of the Allied Forces' mission. The monsters will continue to pour out of the gate anyway, but if we reduce their numbers in advance, the Allied Forces' mission will be smoother. Summoning a blizzard like last time would only harm the Allied Forces. Therefore, this time we chose to summon a tornado and turn Seckarian into a wasteland. Of course, this is an outlying area of Seckarian, but it is a very important place. Olivia summoned Death Knights and held off the monsters rushing towards us while Riana caused weather changes. This is a swarm of monsters. Iri deals with the monsters with her magic, and her combat power is also top-notch. We have been dealing with waves of monsters for how long. We could all see another large-scale storm occurring in the opposite direction of the tornado's occurrence. A tornado with two lightning bolts. "That's it!" I follow Riana's shout and step on the accelerator. As a magical shock wave occurs, the monsters that were rushing towards me are bounced back and start to be engulfed in flames. "We're returning! Rally!" At those words, Olivia, Iri, and I gather around Heryat next to Riana. We don't need to kill all the monsters. What we need to do will be done by the tornado summoned by Riana. "I'll go!" Heryat's power cartridges around his neck emit light, and blue magic lines appear all over his body, emitting blue light. It's not as much as Rudina, but Heryat has mastered the way of using magic with almost no casting. Mass teleport. We left the operation area. * * * "Can't we manipulate the climate?" "…I suppose so." Berthus nodded at Savioleene Tana's report. As the highest decision-maker of the Allied Forces, Berthus, who could be said to be the highest decision-maker of the Allied Forces, was staying at the headquarters in Huangdo. It was the first operation. So it's very important. As the first step in the fate of humanity, the emperor had no choice but to be present in this situation. Berthus had already received a report on the situation. He was speculating that it was not the magic used by Heryat de Sanguine or the Vampire Lords, but this time, a report came that a tornado had appeared instead of a blizzard. Snow and tornadoes. "Is it Riana's psychic ability instead of magic...?"

"We cannot exclude that possibility."

It is a weather anomaly of an unprecedented scale, the cause of which is unknown.

It is unclear whether it is magic or a psychic ability.

However, a large-scale weather anomaly has occurred in Seckarian.

It is a definite stroke of luck.

There are no mages or psychics in the Allied Forces who can exercise such destructive power.

Monsters continue to pour out of the gate.

But the tornado must be clearing them out.

Of course, they cannot advance to Seckarian, which has become a living hell.

"When the tornado subsides, we will advance as quickly as possible."

We cannot always rely on the Demon King's help. Therefore, we should not include Reinhardt's help in the expected range of the operation.

However, Berthus had a feeling that this help would continue until the gate incident was completely resolved.

"I don't know if I deserve this help...."

Berthus sighed deeply, covering his face with both hands.

The Seckarian operation may end up being quite futile.

But what happens when the time comes for the Demon King and the Empire to wage war against each other, which is their destiny?

After the gate incident, will humanity end up being destroyed instead?

Berthus was already feeling the same kind of fear that Sabiolan Tana had felt.

"By the way, how is Ellen's condition...?"

"...."

Sabiolan Tana's face became slightly strange at Berthus's question.

"If you're asking about her condition... I can't say it's good, but it doesn't seem to be getting worse."

"....That's a relief. Does the necklace that Detomorian gave her have any effect?"

"I'm not sure about that...."

Sabiolan Tana's face was strange, as if she was embarrassed to say something.

"She's been... raising a cat lately."

"A cat?"

"Yes, I don't know what it is, but it seems to be effective."

Berthus couldn't understand what Sabiolan Tana was talking about.

"Your Majesty, by the way, can 'that weapon' be deployed in this operation?"

"Ah...."

As if understanding what Sabiolan Tana was talking about, Berthus nodded his head.

"It seems like it's still not ready. Although the anti-aircraft and Adelia are pushing it as hard as they can, there are many problems because it's not a stable environment. I heard it will be completed before the sun sets... but I don't know the specific outlook."

"I see...."

"It would be good if it could be completed quickly...."

On one side of Berthus's desk, a document titled "Strategic Weapon Production Plan through Magic Automation Machinery Integration and Power Stone Optimization" was placed on the table.