Viribus Unitis

**Release Date** | September 29, 2018

**Viribus Unitis** is the 10th volume of of the Youjo Senki light novel.

## Short Summary

Tanya and her battalion move at sea to face their worst-case encounter, in short.

What's the Imperial government thinking? Will the nation still willing to continue this war?

Colonel Drake has a new strategy. Will he succeed to destroy the hostile nemesis of the Entente Alliance - The Devil of the Rhine?

## Full Summary

### **Chapter 0: Prologue**

The Imperial government consists of 3 independent organizations. Royal family and Parliament keep the honor and tradition, Executive secures the practices and continuity of the government, and Army defends this political system. The predecessors who founded the Empire understood their duty and cooperated with each other perfectly. They successfully built a powerful nation, but soon they failed to raise competent successors who could maintain this delicate system as good as them after leaving. At last, the Empire turns into a tricephalic dragon whose heads have independent mind and fight each other. The Army knows the best how bad a chaotic command system could be and has been preparing a surgical operation to reorganize it, but Tanya thinks it will only kill the patient on the operating table. This lethal structural fault had gotten so bad that Tanya started searching for a good way to relocate from the Empire.

### **Chapter I: Blueprint (第壱章　青写真)**

The counsellor is Konrad, a pretty young gentleman considering his age and occupation. Lergen greets him with a handshake, finding his hand soft like never holding a weapon or a tool. With a few exchange of conventional greetings, he gratefully realizes they both understand how bad the situation is, willing to break the halt caused by their predecessors. However, Konrad points out that both sides have made mistakes in the past, meaning that the Army isn’t the one who is innocent of the charge. During Operation Revolving Door, the Army waged an outstanding counterattack from both military and intelligence aspects, but Supreme High Command was crowded out of the whole operation. They could have helped deceive the other countries and pacify the public opinion, but instead the Army just gave them a cold shoulder and bluffed them like enemies. Everything seemed going along quite well after the operation, but the discord and hostility caused by Zettour’s peremptoriness had grown to the extent he started putting most efforts on restoring their relationships. Eventually, they could only reached the consensus to not bother each other and work on their own business. In Konrad’s opinion, the first thing they should do is to thoroughly communicate and work in coordination with their comrades. After exchanging their thought about the current situation and the future they might face, Konrad says he will prepare the documents and talk about the details of the plan tomorrow.
After the meeting, Lergen enters Rudersdorf’s office and reports the position of Ministry of Foreign Affairs to him. Nevertheless, Rudersdorf points out that how much they can do on diplomatic level depends on the attitude of Ildoa Kingdom. Lergen believes that their efforts on diplomacy won’t be proven in vain, and it is never too late to do so. Rudersdorf is still pessimistic about the outcome Lergen claimed, but anyway, he promises to do his best to meet the diplomats’ request.
After two meetings, Lergen glances at his watch and walks toward the infamous General Staff's Dining Room. Here he has a breakfast with Tanya and talks about her next assignment. Her mage battalion is supposed to help new Commander of Western, Romel, but firstly, she has to send some secret documents in person to Zettour serving in Eastern Command. He adds that she will need to stay in the east for a short while and then go back to the west. The other units of her kampfgruppe will focus on reorganizing and outfitting.
The scenario changes. Romel is walking toward Rudersdorf’s office for his next assignment. As an officer who had been abroad for a long time and returned recently, he was deeply stunned by the change of ambience in General Staff Office. Before he went to the south, the General Staff Office was like a palace of solemnity and discipline, but now it becomes relatively noisy, messy, and decadent. It’s the reality now, but he could never expect there will be a day the dining room is filled with the resting officers. Romel refreshes his mind and enters Rudersdorf’s office. He is assigned to strengthen the defense and ensure the governance in the west. The latter one is actually the personal request from Rudersdorf. It seems that Rudersdorf hasn’t determined whether to wage a military coup in his reserve plan. Even so, Romel will still devote himself to the military affairs before the time eventually comes. Before leaving, Romel is told that Tanya won’t arrive Western Command for a short time. She had received a secret mission and is now on the way to the east.

### **Chapter II: Trickster (第弐章　詐欺師)**

After the major offensive which took many lands from the Federation on June, they are now being frequently ordered to change their position and guided by the liaisons of Council for Self-governing. At first, everyone expected to wage counterattack after the headquarter thought they had regrouped the frontline, but apparently they had fallen back so far that not only the field officers but also some staffs worry about the true intend of their brass. Scene changes here, Zettour is checking the map which shows the newest deploy positions of unit from both sides on Eastern Front and planning something. Through rejoining the field of operation, he feels young and energetic again. Somehow he even starts getting impatient with the matters of politics, coordination, and logistic condition. It seems that where we stand depends on where we sit.
First, the cooperation with the Council for Self-Governing has limited the strategic flexibility of Eastern Army Group. It would be a difficult issue in War College about how to take the balance between military government and military command, yet it’s what they have to consider now. Second, this one wasn’t ever being considered in War College. It’s the pressure from the public opinion on home front. If they couldn’t deal with it well, the military would suffer more stress from Supreme High Command. Third, the quality of recruits suitable for manoeuvre operations have dramatically decreased since the breakout of Eastern Front. You would rather called them youngsters than soldiers. It simply shows that this war is too long for the Empire to recover. From the beginning of the Great War, probably only Tanya realized and predicted the right future. Ironically, she is also among the young ones yet the best military officer Zettour has ever met.
He rechecks the map on the table. In fact, he can’t officially order any unit of Eastern Army Group. As an inspector, he made use of his renown and the trust of Eastern Army to join the command structure. Although being endorsed by Eastern Army, the operation order was originally his recommend and suggestion. He even feels that he almost becomes a war lord who abuses authority and interpretation of law. Anyway, the composition of the frontline and the units on the map conforms to the ideal one in his plan. He knew the enemy had thoroughly analyzed his preference of operations, so he changed the operation on purpose to lure them into the trap. Now just one more step and the Imperial Army will wage a backhand blow to the Federation Army. However, if the operation fails, they will have to face a horrible situation.
A young commissioned officer knocks the door. Apparently a messenger from the central is waiting outside. He invites the messenger to his office and finds it is Tanya. She passes two letters from Rudersdorf to him. One is an internal notice about his promotion, and the other one, the political situation of the Empire containing the cooperation of Ministry of Diplomacy and General Staff. Zettour is glad the political situation is improving on the correct direction. He can focus on the operations on Eastern Front. Right now, he finally has a subordinate he can order. He wants her to discuss the current situation together.
It seems that the Federation Army is taking the upper hand and suppressing the Imperial Army. Imperial Eastern Army Group is performing a very boldly conceived major withdrawal to reorganize their defense line, yet they are successfully keeping withdrawing and maintaining discipline on the southern section of Eastern Front. Tanya notices that several weak points were abandoned or strengthened through this large-scale retreat. Apparently, there was only a breach made by the Federation Army on the middle of southern section of Eastern Front which now develops into a considerable-scale salient. Tanya is amazed that Zettour could make up his mind to abandon territory to gain the initiative and succeeded. Moreover, she points out that he was carefully deploying the troops to lure the enemy into that breach and planning to cut off it. Several Imperial units have been preparing at the bottom of the salient to attack. It is actually way harder than it sounds to withdraw and lure the enemy into the trap at once on military operation scale.

At that moment, Zettour is satisfied that even Tanya, an outstanding military officer and his acquaintance, couldn’t find his true intention. He has confidence no one besides him would get the true place they are about to attack. He decides to reveal the trick to her. The true counterattack will not be waged at the bottom of the salient but two inconspicuous points. He has researched the military geography of the abandoned territory and chosen these two places as the advance bases to capture the enemy supplies and further penetration to encircle the enemy. Tanya is delighted Zettour is an ally. But something a bit confuses her. She isn't familiar with these numbers of main attack units on the map. He tells her that new recruits needs experience, especially the experience of victory. Although some veterans like Tanya can keep their will of fight by the confidence of a warrior from the long-term training, nowadays most recruits don't have time to do so. Most importantly, they had watched too much propaganda in home front and the living on Eastern Front usually frustrates them or even beats them down. A secret document shows that only 40 percent of the Imperial soldiers believe the Empire can win the Great War. Defeatism and pessimism have been spreading in Eastern Army. That's why Zettour deploy some established units in main attack mission. Because Tanya is under Zettour's command, he orders her to help the Imperial troops make a feint at the bottom of the salient in the upcoming operation.
July 31, 1927, in the base of multinational volunteer force (MVF), Drake received the secret documents from a Federation political officer. Here lists tons of information of Imperial Army. Feeling the good-will from the Federation, he decided to work in coordination with them on the press conference showing the great battle effectiveness of MVF and the Federation Army. Mary even ridiculed him that he only wears his costume neat and handsome at formal occasions. Anyway, thanks to the cooperation of both sides, they can receive full supplies and supports recently. The Federation intelligence had researched the mindset of the enemy command. They seem to have confidence that Zettour will set the direction of their counterattack at the bottom of the salient. Many reserve units have been waiting there to deal with the assault enemy.
Next day, MVF contacts the enemy at the bottom of the salient. Drake had received the info that Zettour has a habit to send his elite units into the key point of the operation. The Demon of the Rhine and her adjutant appear on the sky as expected. They regard it as a reconnaissance in team-scale and start maneuvering to assault Tanya and Visha. However, Mikel expresses his bad feeling to Drake that they seem to be tricked by a cunning enemy. Nevertheless, they have to engage in the air battle with the enemy two-member team at once. The team ascends to 8000 feet, but Drake had trained MVF and improve their formula. They also ascend to 8000 feet, yet the enemy team has reached 10000 feet. Now only Mary is keeping ascending. Drake orders Mary to try lowing their altitude and asks his subordinates to cover her.
From Tanya’s sight, the enemy’s tactic of using guidance and optical formulas, capability to ascend 8000 feet are both amazing. She notices an enemy mage leaves their formation and keeps ascending. She recognizes its mana signal is similar to the unbelievably tough one in previous battles. When MVF stop moving to prepare a triple disciplined fire, Tanya’s team starts diving and evades. Drake beholds the members of the team cover each other with tight cooperation and swiftly dive. They ignore Mary and directly charge into MVF. Two shots of triple explosive formula crash their formation, make chaos, and isolate each other of MVF. Drake finds one of the enemy is charging to him, and another, Mikel. Without a doubt, it’s their notorious decapitation tactic. Drake immediately casts an explosive formula to intercept them. However, the team fearlessly charge through the fire which incredibly avoid the effective range of explosive formula. Some of his subordinates have reorganized, yet their volleys are misguided by the enemy’s optical decoys. Apparently, they haven’t recovered from the shock. They have failed to halt the enemy team. The petite one has cast the magic blade on her bayonet and approaches Drake. He instantly casts a magic blade to block her. At that moment, he feels like punching at a stone and is knocked away. He can’t believe his slash lost. Controlling the posture, Drake realizes he can’t escape her next attack and makes a decision. Ignoring the safe limit of cast speed and the sharp pain from his brain, he promptly cast an explosive formula while Tanya’s magic blade stabs deep into his shoulder. Immediately, Drake feels the magic blade in his shoulder disappears and his belly is hit by her gunstock. Tanya curses at him with Commonwealth official language, kicks him away, and aims at him. Now Drake has completed the formula. The explosion blows Tanya away.
Tanya gets away from MVF and reunites with Visha. Both of their strike failed. As they discussing about the next step, they notice the detect signal from the enemy. A large-scale long-distance optical formula assaults them. Evading the first and the following shots of it, they find that Mary is still able to attack them from this distance. Now Mary is casting huge explosive formula which can blow the whole coordinate space away. Tanya comes up with an idea. They also decides to share some Mary’s firepower with the ground Federation troops.
Scene changes here. Through the experience of battles, the Federation Army is evolving to an organization of efficiency and realists. They spare no effort on researching the enemy to the point that they know their enemy more than themselves. For example, Zettour is a cunning trickster who prefers to boldly concentrate the troops and encircle the enemy. His management of logistic somehow is rather moderate and firm, but eventually, he usually tricks the enemy to achieve the last blow in the operation. This time, they have known the salient is a trap and prepared many reserve units at its bottom. Several waves of carpet bombings from Imperial artillery strike the positions of Federation Army at the bottom of the salient. The battle has begun.

At the same time, another operation is perform. Although several staff officers opposed and suggested them keep the plan as the attack on the bottom of the salient. Zettour convinced them of penetrating the main front line and further encircling the enemy. The Imperial attack groups breakthrough the main line and capture the supply storages. The Imperial Army takes advantage of local military geography to make detours and swiftly capture the key points of logistics. Their further advance though fails to encircle the Federation Army, but many Federation heavy equipment are lost in the withdrawal.

### **Chapter III: Boss (第参章　上司)**

The little girl tried to discourage Rommel's plan from suggesting it is better to defend the west rather than to commence an all-out invasion. In her previous life, Operation Sea Lion is very possible however, the Empire has not enough manpower, low naval power and lack of supporting air force. If given by another year, it is better to wait for the next batch of newcomers and train them well.
Although General Romel is a competent commander, one of his good traits is in defense, he should consider the potential risk of losing a lot of veterans. Yet, Romel insists and argues that defense is meaningless unless it is necessary to fit for them at this time. The enemies have already surrounded them and the Empire declares another war to its former ally - Ildoa and obliterates them for one reason - to gain prestige only. Only those selfish Imperial officials force all the commanding officers including his fellow generals to do it. They had no other choice but to obey because it is the wish of their Emperor, after all. They are the dogs of the government and have no right to defy his wish. He cannot let another country to land in the west because it is possible that the US will surely begin to take it back and free the nation, Republics. They should eliminate them at once before they do the same. This makes the little commander shut it her mouth quietly, look down to herself because he is right about it.
Tanya worried that another nation will meet the same fate as their former ally - Ildoa. A gentle and beautiful nation turns into a chaotic country of doom and the important places like its capital become a ruin of the past. She curses the self-proclaimed God for ruining the world. If he is really a God, he should just let the world keep in peace. Because of this reason, she involuntary accepts the mission for her own future and protects what should be protected in contrast to her wish for a better career.
With no self-confidence, she believed her presence is now yet publicly known and terrified that because of her comrade, Romel's reckless strategy will raise her profile in the Commonwealth.
She meditated and muttered something. Her words are heard by Romel. He has thought she's ready to be persuaded (well, technically, she's not). So, he speaks the truth. To her surprise, he had not yet obtained permission from the Imperial government office to invade the Commonwealth and he is not permitted to leave the capital of the Western HQ yet. So, he needs her for this objective. She must go to the capital to persuade the Imperial staff and request them to let the general do what he pleases.
This makes her felt dismayed and disappointed at his calibre. She mocked and muttered aside that he should become a bureaucrat than a competent general. Therefore, she felt bad about herself again.
Meanwhile, Col. Drake and few survivors have returned to their nation, The Commonwealth, and reported everything including their failure, to the Intelligence Division's Major General Habergram. The report also stated all of the numbers of federal soldiers killed, injured and the important ships for invasion got crippled and sank to the sea by Lt. Sue's reckless bombardment. Killing your companions is far worse than losing dignity and it is a big humiliation for both countries. This makes all of the officials gulp and believe that they should do something to Mary Sue, however, it will take time before they make a decision for her future, execution or dishonor will be on hold so they order him to keep her watch for now. US Captain Drake, who is watching from behind, feel sad about it and is worried about Mary.
Colonel Drake has never expected to receive his punishment, but he gets a formal dismissed from his position for the time being.
The Major General Habergram is looking at them. He thought that the communist is now losing its chance to gain victory. But he doesn't care, because the Empire helps them to deliberate and liberate the east from communism. The soldiers who got killed from the sea are from communist Republic reserves. They didn't lose their veterans but their ships that can be replaced for another month.
Drake suggests removing from his disposal, Mary Sue. However, the other Drake and other US officers refuse because she's an important soldier for his group.
This makes Drake clenches his teeth but the other Drake said something trivial. He debates that his request is impossible to recurrence because the opponents have Demon of the Rhine and Lt. General Zettour. Mary Sue has the same calibre to confront and control the field whenever the Devil of the Rhine takes off on the battlefield. therefore, she's their only hope to prevent their nemesis to create a lot of damages on their side.
Also, he reminds him that a lot of volunteers enlisted on their ranks come from Legodania. A lot of higher-ranking officials are very sensitive individuals and like her, a lot of them lose someone very important.
Habergram interjected between them. And, he told to the young Drake that he should not be afraid of that man who is being known as Devil of the Rhine because he just met her during his time in East Europe. But the young Drake said that she's a real deal.
The Intelligence Department has analyzed the Imperial cryptography and knows from the Imperial communications that the Devil on the Line is deployed in the West. Drake, sighs, has decided to left his report details of the eastern event to Mr. John.
Habergram respects his decision for giving something very confidential to his companion.
But still, the Major General believes that all of these reports who have to meet the Devil on the Rhine in the east is just a big joke and can be destroyed, which led to doubts in the intelligence report because this man is weak. Habergram has denied the possibility where it stated that this man is always on the frontline whenever they meet a lot of their failed missions. This was the truth, but it seemed to be an improbable instruction has already denied their fate to achieve victory. He is just muttered that these reports are undeniably a bluff and full of nonsense for cowards.
The Intelligence Department, suspected of credibility, is to be re-verified after intercepting the Imperial communications.
The department in charge seems to be spared but needs more sleeps to do their work overtime.
Not only the empire but also the United Kingdom seems to have a black constitution.
Tanya is skeptical of her reputation in other countries but seems to be proud of her.
It seems that they are hated and feared, so will they accept her even if they hit the gate to change jobs?

### **Chapter IV: Value Certification (第肆章　価値証明)**

When Tanya arrives, she is taken to his office as per her request. Lergen, sighs, takes Tanya along to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to meet with Konrad. Looking at Konrad's excessive and firm attitude, Tanya is convinced that this man is a real deal. Konrad, who is an aggressive and diligent diplomat, has started their conversation by asking her with a grave question - can they win the war?
He explains that those who belonged to the military - old and new generation - had a strong sense of nationalism which shows their determination to not lose their will to win. Imperial military education does not teach their students about losing, and bearish thoughts are to blame for accepting defeat. It's better to die than to lose their pride. Hence, the diplomat adviser is asking her opinion if the Empire can still win.
Tanya gulps and speaks her side that they definitely going to lose the war. Since the beginning, it is hopeless. A lot of opportunities to end it has to begin to lose from their grasp.
The meeting goes too deep after the diplomat adviser takes her answer in a good sample. Conrad shows something to her and refuted why he doesn't look for a way to win but a good option to end it with everyone doesn't lose anything. With his observation, he knows too well that there is a possible way to end it but with a big sacrifice.
The little commander cries inside and begins to complain her whole career is already screwed. She even muttered that the Empire had created a lot of enemies. Countries such as The Commonwealth, the remnants of the Republic, the Legandonia Federation, Rus Union and now the Unified States are now beginning to make a move. She recalls her previous life that the war ends when that the alternate version of the U.S. begins to join in. The Empire is in deep shit and soon will meet its own demise.
She really hates how stupid and incompetent the people behind for their diplomatic efforts. If they didn't stop her massacre the remnants of the Republics and demanded the armistice to the whole nation, this mess won't happen at all.
After hearing Tanya's overly honest opinion, Konrad laughed. He was also an Imperial soldier and had a hard time admitting to losing his mind for that. He praised Tanya for being recognized that their nation is in losing end despite being a good Imperial soldier. He asks himself how exactly lucky Colonel Lergen to have her in his operation. He wishes to have her as well under him and make her the best soldier of all time, however, the Empire needs someone like her to save it from total chaos so he cannot afford to let her stay in the rear - so she must stay in the frontlines.
Unbeknownst, Tanya is confused about why he's smiling and praising her achievements.
Tanya recommended prompt peace as the best currently required. So, Tanya tells straight to the point that it is better to end the war by losing. This option makes Lergen stated that she's pointing for unconditional surrender.
Konrad seems to have understood Tanya's intentions correctly. Her words make him love the little commander, Tanya, which led him to ask her to join him to the Ministry of Affairs, if she wants to. However, Tanya rejects his offer since her life is for the Empire, but the truth is, she doesn't want to tag along with the Ministry of any type of department since this nation will meet its end though. It's better to leave rather than to stay in one place.
The meeting continues related to General Zettour's success, the materials needed to be delivered in the west, and the potential promotion for Tanya. Lastly, the possible option for their nation to end the war and achieve the most awaiting year - the peace of their time.
Tanya still shows Lergen all of Romel plans. The little girl expects him to deny this however, he quickly approves it. She cries inside after he tells him that everything will be found because she's there. She doesn't plan to join there but because it is an order from her superior, she must obey it - whether she hates or not.
Afterwards, Tanya returns to the West to inform the young General about her success - to let him do his crazy mission. Romel quickly drags her to the Operation Room and shows her his plan. It shows the maritime invasion to the shores of the Commonwealth, the plausible secret route in the sea for their battleships and submarines to attack and the potential air raid of all mages to be dispatched. With the assistance of her former friend (which is truly not), Dr. Schugel will help them with this operation for sure. Tanya replies to him a smile with cold sweat after hearing his name.
According to their knowledge, the Commonwealth is surely a potential threat in the sea because of its large number of ships. However, the Empire has a technological advancement that can truly their advantage. So to counter it, he plans to use the submarines as a diversion where it will do a roundabout mission of destroying convoys for the rest of the month, and surely, become the threat for the ships such as carriers for a while. And after several months of preparation, the invasion will initiate.
Tanya recalls her past life related to that operation like Operation Sea Lion however, his plan is still impossible and very risky. The Commonwealth is a dangerous nation which is specialized and invests their money in fighter planes, mages and upgrades their ships to the utmost extent of its credibility. However, it is very possible since the radar systems are too old and the submarines like usual are still undetectable. So, his plan to beat them in the sea by destroying some ships is possible.
Romel states that her Salamander Corps will do a big part in this operation. They will act as his air support and will do a reconnaissance like what they did to occupy the capital of Legadonia and how they easily defeat the Allied forces in the Southern Desert.
Tanya bites her thumb and thinks for the intelligence capability of the Commonwealth. First to analyze is how can they prevent the spies to learn about it. The Commonwealth has a lot of rats stationed in their nation so they must be cautious about it. This nation's air force is already accustomed to the nighttime harassment attacks conducted by the Empire.
The operation has begun. Tanya and her small company start to patrol the English Channel in night. Some patrol units from the enemy side have seen them via scope. They are surprised that some of their ships are sinking from upcoming torpedoes. Looking from above, Tanya smirks and begins to believe that Romel's plan will hopefully succeed.

### **Chapter V: Empire Style Door Knocker (第伍章　帝国式ドアノッカー)**

Mr. Johnson came to him who was surprised to know the current situation of the kingdom.
Johnson asked Drake to hunt for ghosts.
The opponent was the Devil of Rhine.
Johnson had said that the Imperial Army would be storming soon.
Drake was asked Drake to be the support of a marine mage unite, who was just recruited.
Drake seemed unbelievable as he was in contact with the Rhine demon in the east.
Tanya and her troops were to carry out the operation of Romel.
The operation was intended to be a surprise, but a large unit of the Commonwealth Kingdom was waiting on the path.
The operation would have failed because it was overwhelmed by naval forces.
The Imperial Navy, with no good combat experience, escaped quickly.
Due to lack of experience, he will retreat without contacting Tanya.
Despite the stunning situation, Tanya has decided to assault the Commonwealth Marine Mage unit to protect the Navy.
Observation revealed that the mages of the Kingdom were recruits and practiced weak oppression.
The skilled Tanya and her battalion have been successful against recruits.
Romel's operation was unsuccessful, but he decided to train an inexperienced Lieutenant Vestemann's unit.
Have veteran vice guide your enemies in front of Vestemann's unit.
Vestemann provided hands-on training to meet Tanya's expectations.
Lt. Col. Drake, mobilized as a reserve, was watching.
Lt. Col. Drake, unable to see untrained recruits being killed, seeks permission from the commander.
While in contact, Tanya killed the enemy commander.
The Imperial Army has a head-hunting tactic.
Drake decided to take command and inspire recruits.
He was trying to regain control by calling for a recruit in a panic to kill the enemy.
The situation has changed with the participation of a veteran marine squadron led by Drake.
Having seen this, Tanya misunderstood that the Kingdom had recruited more fresh troops and tried to exhaust itself.
Tanya is having doubt to choosing the Commonwealth Kingdom to change jobs.
It seems better not to be an option to see the current situation in the Kingdom.
If you choose at the moment, it feels like the United States without full-scale intervention.
He determined that the commander who conducted a federal operation was a dangerous person, and practiced an unreasonable assault to aim for a head hunt.
Drake ordered recruits to control fire, taking advantage of the numbers and turning to offensive.
Then Tanya took high altitudes and tried to reap the Drake.
Drake was also trying to reap Tanya.
They rate each other as dangerous.
When Tanya approaches, she sees Drake's face and realizes that it's a perverted tactic in the east.
Both thought that they would defeat each other by explosion technique from zero distance from each other.
Here, the performance difference of the operation jewels came to decide things.
Tanya was forced to win using Elenium type 95.
Tanya seems to have been a painful choice because she had to pray for Being X.
Drake managed to withstand the explosion-type impact of nuclear weapons, but abandoned the flight technique and fell to the sea, leaving the front.
The empire has gained momentum as the empire has won in a single battle between commanders.
The imperial empire took control of the fleet by destroying allied marine mages.
Compulsive Lt. Grants has suggested attacking the Commonwealth fleet, but Tanya has denied.
There is no way in the current Empire to replace worn mages.
Tanya, who does not want to lose her highly trained men, has decided to withdraw.
With the Commonwealth kingdom waiting for them, Tanya realized that information about the Empire had been leaked.
She pledge to complain to Romel when she return.
Romel, who knows that the enemy army was waiting for him, despite being a top-secret operation was terrified.
He was relieved to hear that the Navy had withdrawn safely, but noticed a serious problem.
Romel realizes that the information of the Imperial Army is leaking to the enemy.
He expect that there are spies or traitors or that the code has been broken.
In this, Romel considered that the code had been broken.
If it was assume that the code has been decrypted, it will be unpleasant.
The imperial siege is expected to be sever if the Empire is running out of power in the Commonwealth kingdom.
Romel is considering the possibility of the Commonwealth and the Republic invading through their ally the lIdoa kingdom.
Can Romel hit lldoa before the nagtion betray them? Tanya think that the Empire cannot increase the front any more.
Returning Tanya suggested to Romel that the operation had been compromised.
Tanya, like Romel, also believed that the Imperial code had been broken.
Romel seemed to be convinced that his thoughts were correct by agreeing with Tanya.
If the code is broken, the problem is that a preliminary operation exists.
Romel says everything is over, there is no favorite or spare.

### **Chapter VI: Sandglass (第陸章　砂時計)**

It seems a little better as Vice Admiral Zettour succeeded in the rebellion in the east.
In the west, General Romel landing operation failed.
The possibility that the code has been broken has emerged as the reason for the failure in the West.
It is difficult just to check it.
Rudersdorf feel the need for a chain of command that is free from all the ties from the success of Vice Admiral Zettour.
He think it is necessary to turn over the hourglass and change the system.
Rudersdorf , an imperial soldier, is hesitant to put it into practice.
He believe everything is up to lldoa.
He seems to be considering expanding the military's authority as a reserve in the event that the search for peace using diplomatic means via lldoa fails in his favor.
He starting to think that lldoa is dangerous.
Rudersdorf is thinking if the Empire should attack or not before they are betrayed.
Zettour was worried about Rudersdorf in the east.
He seems concerned about his political thinking.
Tanya, whose operation in the West has failed, is free.
So Tanya decided to take a vacation.
She told her soldiers that they could apply for a leave.
Her troops seem to be in the air that it is hard to rest unless their boss rests.
When they knew she was going on vacation, her subordinates had applied for vacation.
Tanya has a modest tea ceremony with Lieutenant Serebryakov.
Tanya took a vacation and decided to skip the job with Vesha.
Visha, who thought it was a good opportunity, asked about the end of the war. Visha thought that the could end the war with just the army, like an imperial soldier.
Tanya replied that everything was up to political negotiations.
Visha gave her stupid answer, saying that the stronger the fist, the better.
Tanya is keenly aware of her lack of education.
She would have to assign Visha homework to study.
Lergen was called by Rudersdorf .
Rudersdorf suggested a plan to run an army in an imperial city named the "Rebellion Plan."
Lergen seemed to have expected Rudersdorf to be thinking of a coup and knows he is serious.
Rudersdorf laments that the empire has no time.
Lergen received some expensive cigars as a hush fee.
As he was hesitant to smoke it himself, so he decided to give it to Col. Ugar, who was struggling, and headed to him.
Lt. Col. Ugar, who belongs to the Railway Department, seems to have been at the height of fatigue.
He was dozing when Lergen visited.
Lergen found a timetable on the Ugar's desk towards lldoa.
After seeing this, Lergen realized that Rudersdorf was planning to invade Ildoa .
He seemed to be convinced by the awakened Ugar that he had already arranged the railcar.
The railroad shop, Ugar, did not understand the true meaning of the plan.
He thought that it was prepared as a preliminary plan and was surprised to hear the real purpose of the plan from Lergen.
Lergen realizes that the restructuring of the railway towards Ildoa is a switch to trigger a preliminary plan.
Lergen asked Ugar to help him earn time.
Ugar seems to understand the dangers of the plan and has said he will cooperate with the Lergen's.
Lergen has decided to struggle to protect the imperial regime.
The imperial heavyweights being rushed seem to be starting to get lost.
Can the empire survive?

## Trivia

* The title of the novel could make a reference to the KuK Kriegsmarine's first dreadnought-class battleship, the SMS Viribus Unitis