Magicless Extra: The Villain’s Survival Method – Chapter 138.2

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟑𝟖.2: 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐥 𝐖𝐚𝐫 (5)

To prepare for Operation Tomb of Tanks, Royman redeployed his troops and conducted orderly retreat training repeatedly. He also installed various obstacles in the urban areas of Lisieux City to prevent enemy tanks that entered the city from easily escaping.

Meanwhile, Yuilhan secretly deployed the Tiger tank divisions to the outskirts of Lisieux City. To avoid detection as much as possible, he even mobilized Peace Eye to disrupt the enemy’s information and eliminate their spies.

However, no matter how hard they tried to prevent it, it would be difficult to completely block information about the movement of such a large scale of Tiger tanks. . . So Yuilhan decided to leak information that Tiger tanks were landing on Cabourg Beach. This would make the enemy desperate, and there was a high possibility that they would make mistakes.

The command post for this Normandy expeditionary force was located in Bernay, not far from Lisieux City. Count Reichin von Barkenstein, who had brought one Tiger tank division, Earl Heinrich von Himmler, who commanded the Stormtrooper Corps, and Count Duchy von Amiens, who commanded part of the Lords’ Alliance army, were present.

“According to intelligence just received from our intelligence unit, the Iberia United Military District Headquarters has landed two Tiger tank divisions on Cabourg Beach.”

“Hmm. . .”

At the mention of two Tiger tank divisions, Count Amiens of the Lords’ Alliance army let out a groan.

“Therefore, I have gathered all of you who are currently commanding the Normandy campaign to hear your opinions.”

“What do you think we should do, Count Barkenstein?”

“I think it’s better to retreat as we are. The enemies have two tank divisions, so our current tank units must be intact to counter them.”

“Indeed. . . The basic rule is to counter tanks with tanks. However, we have the Stormtrooper Corps. With our support, can’t we compete with them?”

“The problem is whether we can approach them. For the Stormtroopers to be effective, they need to get at least right in front of the tanks. . . I wonder if they will give us that distance. . .”

Count Barkenstein’s words made sense.

“We need to make a decision quickly. Now that the landing has begun, it will take at least a day to unload all the tanks from the ships, right?”

Count Amiens’ words were met with a nod of agreement from Barkenstein.

“What do you think, Earl Himmler?”

“Right in front of us are the Earl of Normandy and his troops. If we leave them behind, they will eventually join forces with the troops landing in Cabourg and threaten our rear. If we have a day, I think we should immediately advance on Lisieux and capture the Earl of Normandy.”

“Hmm. . .”

“If we capture the Earl of Normandy, it will be difficult for the Iberia United Military District Headquarters to use this place. Then, under the pretext of wartime requisition, the military will inevitably continue to plunder. . . This will worsen public sentiment, which would be very beneficial for us, wouldn’t it?”

If things went as Earl Himmler said, it was highly likely that it would be the best possible situation. The problem was. . .

“The key is whether we can wipe out the enemies within a day.”

“If Count Barkenstein’s Tiger tanks lead the way and quickly break through the trenches, and my Stormtroopers back them up, we can definitely capture Lisieux City within half a day.”

“Then, what should our Lords’ Alliance army do?”

“Stay on the outskirts and block any possible enemy reinforcements while focusing on securing our retreat route.”

“Alright, then our Lords’ Alliance army will do our best to secure the retreat route.”

And so, the war council ended . . . They began to move quickly because they needed to capture Lisieux before the Iberian United Military District? tank corps could arrive.

An hour later, the Western rebel forces stationed in Bernay advanced towards Lisieux in unison. The vanguard was, of course, the tank division led by Count Barkenstein.

In particular, Count Barkenstein placed tanks with expert-level knights at the front, intending for them to fire aura high-explosive shells to thoroughly destroy the enemy’s defensive line.

“Charge forward!”

The fact that they had moved was soon reported to Royman and Yuilhan through Peace Eye and the Kronen family. Royman was surprised that they had moved faster than expected, but. . . He moved as he had prepared in advance and waited for them.

Thirty minutes later. . . Count Barkenstein’s Tiger tanks were the first to appear. They opened fire with their main guns even though they were not within range.

“Hmph, foolish things. Out of range. . .”

Kwaaang!

However, surprisingly, contrary to expectations that they would be out of range, the enemy’s bombardment reached the trench line. The bombardment even turned the ground upside down and directly hit the trenches.

Upon closer inspection, Royman could see that the incoming shells were coated with aura.

“Afangel Knights?”

The Western Military District had a heavy armored knight order for trench breakthroughs, but after the advent of tanks, the heavy armored knight order completely collapsed and was absorbed into the tank units.

And they began to use those tanks to employ a new tactic, which was. . . aura tanks like theirs. By using the groundbreaking method of firing shells coated with aura, they made Gigants not the only option for knights.

Shooo! Kwaaang!

The trench line quickly crumbled under the overwhelming bombardment of the enemy tank units. In the end, Royman had no choice but to gather his surviving troops and retreat into the city. He intended to use the city’s buildings as cover to engage the enemy.

Following that, the wizards cast various spells to attack the tank units, but. . . there was no effect.

Thus, the rebel tank units trampled the trench line and advanced towards the city. At that moment! There was a unit that entered the city ahead of the tanks, namely the black-clad reapers. . . the Stormtroopers.

They kicked off the ground and jumped up, entering the building through a third-story window in one swift motion, attacking the Earl of Normandy’s troops who were hiding in ambush inside. Overwhelmed by their superhuman strength, the soldiers were swept away without being able to put up a proper fight.

Ratatatatat!

“You damn monsters!!”

A soldier from the Earl of Normandy’s army fired his gun at the Stormtrooper who had barged into the ambush post. Dozens of bullets splattered blood, but. . . the Stormtrooper stood there as if nothing had happened.

The Stormtrooper wearing a skull mask turned his head, and the soldier involuntarily collapsed in fear.

“Krrrrrr. . .”

With a beastly growl, the Stormtrooper turned the soldier into a honeycomb with the Os rifle he was holding.

Ratatatatatatat!

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