Break Blade 49

28/3: proofreaded by fragmaster, reviewed by me

Chapter 49: Graceful Song from All Sides\\
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… I see…\\
As I expected from Colonel Sagales… he finally did it…\\
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Yeah… really…\\ He did a great job in regaining the western front\\
Plus, the stop caused to Athens’ supply lines will give us courage for our next strategy.\\
Even if I was the one who devised it,\\ it is a little too presumptuous to call it a “strategy”…\\
But… with this…\\ now we have the chance to give it a shape…\\
I have to admit that no matter how you look at it, after the royal palace was surrounded, the morale of our army declined, while that of our enemy rose\\
In these few days… the enemy’s attacks became less fierce… but our army’s exhaustion is still at remarkable levels.\\
What remains…\\
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Is Orlando’s army.\\
We are entering Krishna’s territory!!\\
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Now we will sortie…\\
Yes…\\
But,\\ are you sure that 15 golems are enough?\\
I think that they are more than enough…\\ General, please focus on the attacks against the Royal Palace.\\
I will not meet my end against such cowards like those of Orlando… A country that ignores its own military cannot be stronger than Krishna!\\
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… eh…\\
Well there is no doubt about that.\\
Mizoram Fortress\\
5 days later, Western Front\\
Ruins of Athens’ Fortress\\
We don’t have time, let’s hurry back.\\
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Colonel Sagales!!\\
We have detected the enemy…!\\
Approximately 50 golems…!!\\
They were fast… we made the right choice when we destroyed the enemy’s castle before taking a rest, even if there were contrasting opinions about it…\\
Borcuse did not trust General Hekera, just as I thought… Their request for reinforcements was fast…\\
… Well then…\\
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It gives me the creeps that everything is moving just as Borcuse expected however…\\
Do not rush things, please…\\
General Hares…\\
… for now, at least*…\\
*TLN: We are screwed!!! Sasuke is back with his eternal mangekyou sharingan… wait this is Break Blade… he is Zess… well we are screwed anyway\\
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We cannot match their strength…\\I’m afraid to say that this is as far as we go.\\
I leave the rest to you\\
General Bard … Narvi-kun…\\
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General Gain.\\
This is enough, return to Orlando, please!\\
General Molak!?\\
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Don’t get me wrong, I want you to return to Orlando in order to bring your unit back with you.\\
What…\\
But I came all the way here…\\
Frankly speaking, I may be young, but I know that the army’s upper echelon cannot be trusted.\\
Here the number of soldiers is 40 units, that should be enough for this but, as you can see, they are all recruits on obsolete golems.\\
I was assigned a mission destined to suffer defeat.\\
W-well I was worried about the age of both the golems and the soldiers, but…\\
why are you telling me this now?\\
Because there is someone in this unit that is observing us.\\
I don’t think that those were the true intentions behind these orders but, because of a defeat, the morale of our troops will probably fall… That is the extent of Orlando’s army rot.\\
And you cannot display your real power with a borrowed obsolete golem\\
I’m sorry but,\\
Though we surpass them in number … their fighting power is above our own.\\
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Roger!!!\\ I will go back!!!\\
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Take three golems as escort.\\
Thanks for your concern, but this unit will suffice!\\ I will be back in two weeks!\\
I’m not concerned for your safely but…\\
for the fate of orlando’s army…\\
I understand, but this sole unit is enough!\\
You are a stubborn one…\\
You* must survive too…\\
*TLN: here he switched from” anata” that means “you” in a formal way to “kimi” that means” you” but is used when you have a little of intimacy with the one you are speaking to\\
For the sake of Orlando’s future!\\
… heh\\
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Krishna Royal Palace Siege\\
20th Day\\
It seems that the western front entered into a stalemate again because of Athens’ reinforcements.\\
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The armies of Athens and Orlando clashed…\\ This is a only a rumor, but it seems that Orlando suffered a great defeat and began to withdraw…\\
… Athens’ army is still in good health…\\
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It seems that Colonel Io’s unit is harassing Orlando’s army with elusive moves \\
Eh… In the past, I was harassed by his guerrilla tactics as well…\\
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… after Colonel Io left, Hoibe-dono took command of the assaults against the Royal Palace, but…\\
It seems that he is not doing well… The damage caused to my army has risen and their morale fell…\\
3 weeks have passed…\\
Since we began this siege…\\Well then…\\
I think\\
That this is enough\\
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I will take command of the next Attack on the Royal Palace.\\
Crush the Royal Palace!\\
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Army…\\
Advance!\\
Y-Your majesty…!!\\
Borcuse’s main army began to move!!!\\
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General…\\ Colonel Io’s…\\
Don’t worry I’m taking into consideration the possibility of a surprise attack from that custom golem.\\
Refrain from independent actions and do not go too deep.\\
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Sometimes it is not a bad idea to move according to…\\ what your subordinates say…\\
Now that I think about it, Bades used to say the same thing.\\
I should have listened more to what he said.\\
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Sigyn-sama from here a stray bullet could…!\\
… to…\\
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… now…\\
They gave us the signal from the Royal Palace…\\
With the luminescent quartz.\\
Finally…\\
I can say goodbye to this shitty place…\\
How much time…?\\
10 minutes.\\
I don’t think we’ll have a second chance at this.\\ Let’s do it right.\\
… yes\\
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… Why?…\\
Why it was me?…\\
Girge…\\
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Finally general Borcuse…\\
Took direct command huh…\\
This time, no matter what they plan…\\
Krishna will end here…!!\\
Narvi-kun!!\\
Yes!!\\
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Begin the operation!\\
Code name:\\ “Sacrifice”\\
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We finished collecting materials!\\
Our platoon will join general Borcuse as well!\\
… eh…\\
What’s the matter?* \\
*PN: Peekaboo!
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We finally meet again…\\
Borcuse!!\\
Text: Time for the decisive battle!\\