Magicless Extra: The Villain’s Survival Method – Chapter 150.1

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟓𝟎.1: 𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡 (4)

Francia Peninsula, Duchy of Milan.

Ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-tang!

The soldiers of the Duchy, still using outdated Winchester rifles, resisted the surging demon horde. The 5,000 regular troops of the Duchy and the 30,000 conscripts clung to the trenches and walls, trying their best to hold back the enemy, but it was an impossible task.

“Fire the magic cannon!”

Boom! Boom!

The Francia Peninsula, due to its mountainous terrain and its status as an occupied territory, had not seen proper development plans. With the outbreak of civil war, development was further pushed back, leaving the peninsula vulnerable to the chaos demons.

The Duchy of Milan, located on the outskirts of the enemy’s advance route, was able to hold out thanks to the remaining monsters in the mountains, which attracted mercenaries and beast hunters.

“Damn it, when will reinforcements arrive?”

“I. . . I think we should escape now. . .”

The situation at the front was so dire that mercenaries were suggesting an immediate retreat. Thankfully, the Winchester Principality had distributed licenses for the production of the old Winchester Rifle V10 series, allowing the Duchy to continuously churn out rifles.

Additionally, the Duchy of Milan housed a large church dedicated to Hermes, where priests helped consecrate bullets. Without these consecrated bullets, the Duchy would have likely fallen long ago.

Another reason for Milan’s resilience was a newly constructed tunnel connecting it to the Duchy of Liechtenstein. Although the construction was incomplete and lacked tracks for locomotives, it allowed troop movement.

To protect this vital tunnel, the Duchy of Milan had no choice but to deploy troops and fight fiercely. The Duchy of Liechtenstein, previously under Duke Ingol, commander of the Western Military District, had been incorporated into the imperial domain after Ingol’s involvement in a rebellion.

Currently, the troops of the Central Military District, originally dispatched to capture the 3rd Prince Douglas, were gathering in Liechtenstein instead of returning.

🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸

Liechtenstein Duchy, Temporary Central Military District Headquarters.

“Do we have any troops that can be sent to the Duchy of Milan immediately?”

“The 1st Armored Division is on standby.”

“Good, send the 1st Armored! If the Duchy of Milan falls, the passage to Francia will be blocked.”

The Iberian United Military District’s troops were scheduled to cross the Alps through the coastal city of Nice and advance into the Francia Peninsula. However, for the Central Military District, this route would require a significant detour, making the tunnel crucial.

“Yes, Commander.”

Upon receiving the order, the 1st Armored Division of the Central Military District mobilized. Fortunately, the tunnel was wide enough to accommodate four tracks simultaneously, allowing the tanks to pass through without difficulty.

In less than half a day, the armored division traversed the tunnel and reached the defensive line established by the Duke of Milan.

“Who goes there?”

Luca Milano, the eldest son of the Duke of Milan, stepped forward, stunned by the sight of the unfamiliar tanks.

“I am Major General Andre Marceau, commander of the 1st Armored Division under the Central Military District Headquarters. And who are you?”

“Ah, I am Luca Milano, the eldest son of the Duke of Milan. I am currently in charge of this defensive line.”

“How many troops do you have?”

“3,000 men.”

“Good, I will temporarily appoint you as the commander of the Volunteer Regiment under the Central Military District. Your rank will be Lieutenant Colonel. The Central Military District’s troops will be coming through here, so make sure to hold this position.”

“Where are you going, sir?”

“We need to save Milan City first.”

Subsequently, 270 tanks led by the division commander exited the tunnel and headed north towards Milan City. Witnessing their immense power, Luca felt relieved to be part of the Empire.

The Duke of Milan originally belonged to a family from the Kingdom of Francia. After the kingdom’s fall, he pledged allegiance to the Empire, and although his territory was reduced to the size of a city, he managed to survive.

As the armored division swiftly moved and appeared north of Milan City, the mercenaries were the first to cheer. Having traveled throughout the Empire, they were familiar with tanks, but the Duke’s soldiers, who had lived solely in the Francia Peninsula, were puzzled by their enthusiasm.

“Tsk, these Francia bumpkins. With the arrival of tanks, those low-grade demons are no match!”

“What are tanks?”

“You know cars, right?”

“Are you calling me a bumpkin! I know about horseless carriages!”

“A tank is like that, but with thick armor and a cannon.”

“Oh! Then it must be powerful?”

“Of course.”

The Milan soldiers nodded in understanding after the mercenary’s explanation, realizing that the reinforcements they had been eagerly awaiting had finally arrived.

Upon arriving at the scene, the armored division identified the enemy’s concentration in the west and immediately advanced to drive them back.

“From now on, we will sweep away every demon in sight!”

Following the division commander’s order, the tanks lined up in a horizontal formation and simultaneously fired their cannons.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The first round consisted of high-explosive shells filled with white phosphorus, a substance designed to give the enemy a taste of scorching flames. This white phosphorus high-explosive shell was a weapon of mass destruction created by the Empire’s Osiris Maesterium.

Furthermore, through Hecaton, it had already been confirmed that white phosphorus was effective against demons. Therefore, even without consecration, the white phosphorus high-explosive shells would deliver a taste of hell to the enemy.

Kaboom! Kaboom!

Upon impact, the high-explosive shells detonated, scattering white flames in all directions. These flames, inextinguishable once ignited, burned fiercely, tormenting even the demons.

【Argh! What is this!! 】

【Water! 】

【Argh! Damn it, it won’t go out! 】

Demons were thrown into chaos, rolling on the ground, while others desperately tried to escape the agony by cutting off their own flesh and limbs.

The problem was that this was just the beginning. The tanks continued to spew white flames, engulfing the demons who screamed and fled in terror.

“Quite effective.”

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