Galaxy Year 801 New Empire Year 3, 7 February
The news of lserlohn's army attacks have been reported
to Admiral August Samuel Wahlen by the surveillance army.
How long is it before they reach the corridor exit?
But Commander, the corridor exit does not lead in this direction.
Where does it lead to then?
That goes without asking. Yes,
it must lead to lserlohn corridor at the exit near the Empire.
They seem to be heading towards the exit of mainland Empire.
Commander, I think those fellows from lserlohn have
given up in desperation and confusion.
Let's attack the corridor so they can't go home.
You must remember never to underestimate the enemy.
Iserlohn's commander, although young,
has been strongly influenced by Yang.
Perhaps he has some special plot this time round.
But Commander,
if lserlohn leaves and heads towards mainland Empire,
and if our army attacks the corridor,
we'll definitely be threatened by attacks from behind.
Everyone knows this war tactic.
What you say may be right,
but we can't just sit and watch.
Just watch out for the enemy's trap while attacking lserlohn.
Yes!
The troops of Admiral Walkenstein have delegated
Walkenstein Flagship Wahlenstein the duty
of guarding the corridor exit, which leads to mainland Empire.
Those dogs from lserlohn,
bark loudly from afar, thinking they're wolves.
A whiplash is needed to discipline a dog.
In order to let them remember their failure well,
I will discipline them well.
Iserlohn Flagship 'Ulysess'
They dare call us the dogs of lserlohn?
How dare they!
Those mean fellows! What do they take us as?
The shame of the Galaxy...
Peace and the united enemy...
The rebellious rebels,
with a noose around its neck A jester that
is covered with blood, dancing on the edges of a knife.
A bunch of fools that did not know of tomorrow's end, still enjoying
Iife. What do you think?
How could you say such bad things about yourself?
You!
That's where you're wrong.
I don't like to torture myself.
But what you're saying now are bad things about us, aren't you?
That's right. I'm speaking ill of you.
How could you!
Vice Admiral.
Forget it.
This fellow is like that if he knows he'll die tomorrow.
He'll be able to fight to live today.
What you say is correct.
At least after tomorrow, we'll have the right to die anytime.
That goes for everyone.
Julian is worried
that this war might be the mended bridge with the Empire
Or is it a foolish act of destroying the relationship.
This worry is constantly with him.
However, since it has been decided,
It's too late to turn back.
4. 20pm on 2 February
The 2 armies meet at the Empire exit of the lserlohn corridor.
Faced with the Empire's 8500-strong army,
Iserlohn only has 6000 soldiers.
Fire now!
Fire! How to lure
the Empire that is familiar with the power of Thor Hammer
Into the shooting range of the Thor Hammer.
To the lserlohn army, this is a big issue.
Air force, prepare to attack!
Attack!
We will set forth the Valkyries.
This is the 250th.
If this goes on, we can be ranked the top ten.
Is that Lt Colonel Poplan?
I need your help.
Let's join forces to form a double fighting unit.
All right.
The battle this day is instructed by Oliver Poplan.
The Spartanians...
has achieved a record victory in the history of war.
Among the 240 fighting units of Sardinians,
Only 16 were lost.
In comparison, Valkyries of the Empire army
Had lost 140.
This is just too bad!
We have no choice but to call back Valkyries.
Based on the original size of the troop we had an advantage.
All right, let's call back Spartanians
And use it for the next war.
5.40pm, after numerous attacks and defences,
A strange change occurs.
Sir, the enemy troops is backing off.
Commander, a part of our army seems to be lured away.
This may be the enemy's trap.
I feel you should order a stop to the chase.
No, leave it as it is.
But if we do this We are letting
them lure us to the shooting range of the Thor Hammer.
We only need to be faster than the enemy.
Create confusion
So that they cannot use the Thor Hammer.
You mean to chase parallel to the troops?
Correct.
Let's use this chance to attack into lserlohn.
Hurry!
Walkenstein is trying to use the parallel chase.
This tactic is not originated by him.
In the past when lserlohn still belongs to the Empire,
The Commander Sitolet had used this tactic too
to attack lserlohn.
The tactic failed at that time.
Walkenstein is learning from the enemy officer.
But this is within Julian's expectations.
Julian had made an accurate calculation regarding
the time Wahlen would take to reach the boundaries of lserlohn.
At hourly intervals a report was submitted.
Julian's response was to order the troops to back off.
Julian has predicted that Walkenstein would use the parallel
chase tactic. So, within 2 days
He has made the troop turn back.
This ability to plan in details and outlast the enemy,
is expected of Yang Wenli's favorite disciple.
A little bit more,
and we can attack into the area.
Okay! Fire!
Sir, the enemy is attacking again!
What?
Empire army, stop your advance!
Everyone, emergency back off!
The enemy is backing off again.
Don't let them escape, speed up the advance!
Commander.
No.
Everyone, back off.
Sir! The Thor Hammer has appeared.
It's coming, hurry!
It's our army! It's our army advancing!
It's finally here. The Empire's August Samuel Wahlen.
Attention, everyone, prepare to fire!
Attention lgnore the advancing enemy army!
Everyone turn back! Advance towards Wahlen's troops.
How dare they slight me!
Thor Hammer is firing towards us!
Thor Hammer firing, confirmation!
Hurry!
While the Thor Hammer is recovering its energy,
Hurry up to reach the destination!
Have you obtained it?
Left flank, there are attacks at the 9-o'clock position!
Is there an ambush?
Alas! All our safety corners are being attacked.
Do a reformation and counterattack!
At the 2-o'clock position, the enemy troops have turned this way!
What?
Don't lie!
Although it's the main troop its number is less than half of mine.
If we can just do a reformation of our army there's nothing to fear!
The enemy troops is gradually changing its form.
What do we do now?
Just a little while more.
I think we should be able to hang on a bit longer.
Can't we really? We can't break through!
There are changes!
That's Thor Hammer!
We can't make it in time!
Everybody, run!
Energy recharge is complete!
Thor Hammer, fire!
Thor Hammer, get ready to fire again!
Hurry up and run!
Disperse! Don't stay together!
Fire!
Oh dear!
Has Walkenstein's troop managed to escape?
Yes.
That's good.
In this case, do our troop also...
Troops, back off!
From a certain viewpoint the laws of the Universe is fair.
It allocates failure in war to those who are able to accept it.
At least, this war ends in this way.
After that Julian recorded it as above.
He has met the enemy, Wahlen on the earth before.
He has great respect for August Samuel Wahlen.
To hold respect for the enemy may be rather awkward.
It may be hypocritical.
However having this respect,
is more commendable than not having it.
This also shows that the attitude towards a soldier's character
Is a product of awkwardness and hypocrisy.
The Empire army has completely backed off!
Everyone, we have given the Emperor a fierce kick on the butt!
Iserlohn is filled with the cheer of victory.
This is the first time after Yang Wenli's death, that
the democratic republican has scored a victory against the Empire
The Empire army is estimated to have 400, 000 casualties.
The number itself is a small victory.
Although it's 400, 000 deaths, it's just a small win.
This is the sad face of warfare.
Commander, Commander...
However, Julian is unable to response to them
With an innocent smile like the goddess of victory.
They have won in terms of war skills.
Politically they have scored,
Enabling the republicans to live.
Iserlohn's news has spread.
Hello.
Leave the rest to us.
I'll spread the news of this victory in the Universe.
What about in the area of war tactics?
This is the revenge of the strong.
Emperor Reinhard who has suffered a big blow,
Will not accept the failure amicably.
His icy blue eyes is filled with thunder,
And he may order his entire troop to attack.
Julian has been waiting for this
Just as Yang Wenli has waited.
But the legend of never losing created by Yang Wenli,
May not be easily recreated by Julian.
A victory will make the victor expect victories
Till his death always expecting to win.
Julian, what are you thinking?
This time, we have won.
But I'm thinking what about the future?
I am a worrier.
What is there to worry?
If we lose, I've nothing to say.
Since we won we can continue fighting.
Next time we'll kick the heart of the emperor!
If you're looking for Phezzan,
She has just gone to inform Yang Wenli of the victory.
She should be back soon and she will congratulate you.
I say, Vice-admiral Schenkopp,
You were not involved this time what a pity!
Don't give me a look of sympathy.
Leave this kind of acting to a lower grade actor.
A real actor
Must perform before the emperor.
A performance before war?
Of course. The battle of Planet Heinessen
Is not far from now.
We must take part in the performance.
The news of the loss of Walkenstein and Wahlen's army
Have spread to Planet Phezzan and reached Emperor Reinhard.
As lserlohn and the republicans have made the first move,
This is unexpected.
Your Majesty,
As to those people, I think we should send an ambassador over.
In times like these,
There is no reason to rush such a decision.
The Empress' advice is reasonable.
But a mosquito by the bedside
will affect my sleep.
It's those republicans who wish to fight.
Shouldn't I grant them their wish?
Without waiting for Emperor Reinhard to make a decision,
The failure of August Samuel Wahlen
meant that other Admirals of the Empire need to go to war.
This kind of military tactic
Coming from the revolution commander is not to be ignored.
This is true, but the experienced tactics
Seem to come from Merkatz
Oh yes, Merkatz is around.
Wittenfeld, you must really be careful.
He is respected by even the late Yang Wenli.
He is a very experienced war strategist.
But if Merkatz stays with the Emperor,
he may now be the best in our Empire.
With the same status and reputation.
He did made a wrong choice then.
Maybe so,
But if all the best people are in my army,
It would be meaningless to fight.
Besides since losing Yang Wenli,
The Universe has become much lonelier.
Knowing that Merkatz is still alive...
Makes me quite happy.
Don't you all agree?
I think so too this is really hopeless.
On the other hand,
Even if Wahlen has done his best,
The remaining army on the Empire is really in a bad shape.
That's true.
The enemy army's side
From Wahlen's point of view it is all dead corners.
But Walkenstein is in a good position to capture them.
But all he cares about is to avoid the Thor Hammer,
And disregard his fellow fighters He is really careless.
Lately the Admiral's men have not performed too well
It is not good if this continues.
18 February.
Emperor Reinhard indicated that
he wishes to lead the troops to Planet Heinessen
But the next day,
Emperor Reinhard is nursing a fever in bed again.
This is the first time he has a high fever this year.
The temperature is the highest ever
Causing great anxiety in the medical circle.
The plan to lead the troops was discarded.
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Due to Emperor Reinhard's high fever,
The plan to lead the troops was abandoned,
And Oberstein was the replacement sent to Planet Heinessen.
With him are Muller and Wittenfeld.
But this deployment became the source of new unrest
Causing the situation to get out of hand.
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The History of the Galaxy turns a new page.