𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟒𝟑.2: 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐥 𝐖𝐚𝐫 (10)
One Central-class aerial magic carrier ship, four Metatron-class aerial magic carrier ships, ten Superior-class aerial magic battleships, and others headed north at high speed.
At the same time, Oswald contacted the Duchy of Normandy to inform them of the estimated arrival time and ordered them to launch an offensive accordingly. He also asked Gilgamesh in Nantes to quickly advance his troops to the outskirts of Paris.
After about a day. . . the air force troops positioned themselves above the clouds over Paris. From a position so high that it was difficult to observe from Paris, Oswald could see the huge summoning circle being engraved throughout Paris.
“Take pictures of those and send them to the Imperial Family, CID, the Church, and others immediately.”
Afterwards, all the captains gathered on the Central-class magic carrier ship for a meeting.
“The primary target of the battleships is to crush that trench line. If that line is completed, we may have to fight the Chaos demons we fought in the New Continent on this land. If necessary, consider redrawing that line to ruin it.”
“Yes, Commander.”
The next goal for the Gigant Riders was to infiltrate the interior with the airborne troops through an air assault and disrupt the enemies. In particular, the Gigant Riders’ goal was to attack the Palace of Versailles and deal with the core leadership of the Western rebel forces and the 3rd Prince Douglas who would be there.
“There is no need to capture them alive. It has been revealed that they are already colluding with Chaos, so we will quickly deal with them to end this civil war and crush Chaos’ plot.”
“But even so, they are royalty. . . Is that okay?”
“I will take full responsibility for the future. So I ask that you follow orders for the sake of the empire.”
While they were in the middle of the meeting, the intelligence officer brought news that the Duchy of Normandy’s army and Brigadier General Yuilhan’s Armored Corps had recaptured Evreux.
From the beginning, only the Western Lords’ Coalition army was stationed in the Evreux area, so when they attacked with the Armored Corps, they were eventually defeated, and they hurriedly retreated to Paris.
Since they were fortifying the entire city of Paris anyway, they seemed to have decided to withdraw to Paris and fight instead of fighting to the death in Evreux.
“The operation will commence at midnight tonight.”
“What is the operation name?”
“The operation name is ‘Loach Hunt’.”
“. . . . . .”
“Because of one loach muddying the water. . . what are we doing. . .”
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Somewhere in Paris.
The Paris city councilors were gathered for a meeting.
“There has been intelligence that the empire’s attack is imminent.”
The councilors became noisy at Superintendent Levallois’ words.
“Then shouldn’t we also move up our plan?”
At the councilors’ words, Councilman Jean-Claude stepped forward.
“I was going to introduce you to someone today anyway. He is the person who will take on the command of the citizen army, which is most necessary for us right now.”
Soon after, a man entered. . . A few councilors recognized his face and stood up.
“Orléans Pistol, André Orléans. As many of you know, he was from the Earl of Orléans and served as a colonel in the Kingdom of Britannia’s Central Regular Army. I think he is the talent we need right now for our citizen army.”
Superintendent Levallois’ eyebrows twitched at his appearance, but his face soon became resigned. Unlike himself, who had ended up as a mere captain in the Kingdom of Britannia, André had risen to the rank of colonel and had experience commanding brigade-level troops.
He could be greedy if he wanted to. . . but for the sake of Paris and the 30,000 citizen soldiers, he thought it was right for André to take command.
Then, Councilman Jean-Claude put the matter of André Orléans’ inauguration as commander to a vote. Superintendent Levallois was the first to express his support and cast a vote in favor, and most of the councilors who had been considering Levallois as commander. . . when he declared his support, they eventually unanimously recognized André Orléans as commander.
“As the offensive is imminent, I would like to carry out the uprising tonight.”
The preparations for the uprising were already complete. All that remained was to decide on the commander to lead the uprising, and with André Orléans being decided today, all preparations were complete.
“Alright. We need to make the first move before Paris becomes a battlefield.”
While they were in the middle of their discussion, they received news that the Duchy of Normandy’s army had recaptured Evreux.
“There is no time. Let’s move right away.”
“Councilman Jean-Claude, please inform the Free Independent Army of this fact as soon as possible.”
“Yes, I understand. Then let’s meet again later.”
Afterwards, Jean-Claude, escorted by four soldiers belonging to the citizen army, quickly headed to the Free Independent Army’s secret base.
“You’re early, Councilman.”
“The operation date has been moved up.”
“When is it?”
“Tonight.”
“That’s urgent. Is there a reason?”
“The empire’s offensive is imminent. If we want to earn our merit and be recognized as an autonomous state, we have no other opportunity than tonight.”
“Alright.”
“We must capture the 3rd Prince Douglas.”
“Don’t worry. The Free Independent Army forces that were operating in the outskirts of Paris have all gathered. Three battalions should be enough.”
“That’s a lot.”
Three battalions amounted to over 3,000 people. It was amazing that they had gathered so many people in such a short time, but it was also surprising that they had secretly brought them into the city of Paris.
“What is the exact time?”
“7 pm.”
“We will launch the offensive at that time.”
“I’m counting on you.”
“For freedom and revolution!”