High School Soldier
126. Escape 3: that's war

The Central Headquarters of the Expeditionary Force in the Holy Land hurriedly responded to the urgent request of the 1st Cruiser Squad. As they mentioned that if Nio was caught, almost all of the Central Headquarters officers were stunned.

Several attack helicopters and missile carriers were preparing to take off on the runway, along with several Combat Group 5 and 6 soldiers. General Sucipto raised his voice towards the subordinates who rank between First Lieutenant to Major who lined up in front of him.

The Central Headquarters officers were mostly field officers, and they were arguing fiercely. If this debate goes badly, a fight may happen.

Sucipto looked at his subordinates, and thought that he was holding them back for too long moving to Aibu City.

In Indonesia, where life runs peacefully after a war against the other world, and there is no meaningful threat that endangers the territory of the country. However, the other world was a battlefield, and the AD and AU could boast of themselves in front of the AL personnel who had yet to obtain many tasks. Of course it makes the soldiers feel jealous, and continue to take care of their warships.

Some soldiers who get missions get glory, but what about soldiers who do not get many tasks? Of course their hearts were twisted and infected by the unease that First Lieutenant Maid Nio had caught for the past four days.

And then, like a gift from heaven, a request from the 1st Cruiser Squad to send help came in. In other words, this is the perfect opportunity to save young warriors who ‘too’ many get important missions, and gain additional combat experience.

“Everyone listen! The rover squad 1 is getting into big trouble. Where their commander has been captured by the enemy. If the enemy is a little benevolent, Peltu Nio will only be a prisoner of war.”

Then, one of the officers of Combat Group 2 raised his hand and asked about General Sucipto's words.

“What is the cause of Peltu Nio caught?”

“Good question. The mission carried out by Team 1 was an infiltration mission to collect information about the city that was targeted by the seizure, namely Aibu City. It seems that the number of enemies in the city is very large, causing two soldiers to fall again.”.

Before Sucipto continued his words, the entire officer muttered regarding the dwindling members of the 1st Cruiser Squad. They say “What happened to that Squad?”, “What enemy is getting stronger?”

“Quiet! We are here to fight the enemy of Indonesia! Peltu Nio just doesn't want to harm us! He may be a fool, but he knows what to do in captivity.”

“Although he is a fool, he is one of our mainstay soldiers. We have to save him before anything bad happens to him!”

Those words were from the Commander of Combat Group 1, of which the Cruiser Squad 1 was a unit of that army. Others agreed to those words by nodding and saying, “Ya!”

Clearly, they were extremely reliable officers. Combat Group Commander 1 nodded in satisfaction and opened his mouth to say, “Don't let that young warrior die!”

**

The first Combat Group to depart is Combat Group 6, where they have helicopters that can accelerate movement rather than land vehicles.

“It will take a long time if the Combat Group that departs first is the Combat Group 1 to 4. However, Combat Group 6 will leave first.” said Combat Group Commander 6 which made other Combat Group officers upset.

Combat Group 6 will deliver 4 attack helicopters and 1 missile-carrying helicopter. While the 3rd Combat Group which had cavalry components sent out some of their soldiers and heavy weaponry. Combat Groups 1 and 2 only sent out 140 and 300 of their firing company soldiers, respectively. While thousands of soldiers who were not included in the departure, must be willing to resist annoyed.

“Perfect, this will be the biggest rescue mission of the century!” said Assistant First Lieutenant Gio who saw the preparation of all personnel dispatched.

“Do they really want a battle?” inner Sucipto while rubbing his face.

After all, a high combat spirit was not a bad thing.

“Alright, hand over the front line to Combat Group 6! Complete this mission immediately!”

“Siap...!!!”

All personnel boarded the transport vehicles, including armored trucks and large transport helicopters after getting the green light from Sucipto.

“I can guess what happens if the ‘hazard’ that Nio said actually happens.”

Attack helicopters, missile carriers, and large carriers take off one by one, while ground vehicles travel at medium speed towards Aibu City. Meanwhile, Sucipto and Gio and the others let go of their departure.

**

The 6th Fighter Group that took off from the Expeditionary Forces Central Headquarters, flew towards Aibu City. It's still early morning at 02:04, the perfect time to launch a surprise attack.

“From God Fly 1 to all aviators! We rush to the sun!”

At the guidance of the Combat Group 6 officers, the entire helicopter headed towards 10 o'clock right then and there, increasing its speed while turning its back on the sun.

“Fighter Groups on land will arrive later than us. We'll finish it when they come!”

“Ready! Accepted...!!!”

The enemy was a barbarian army that had neither iron dragonflies nor tanks, not even armoured carts. Undoubtedly, all personnel feel confident that victory can be achieved. However, the time it takes to complete the operation is very important.

“Travel will be boring! Play music!”

Instructions for playing music are accepted throughout the helicopter. From the loudspeakers mounted all the helicopters, and the song played symbolizes the heartbreak of the soldiers while on duty away from family and lovers. One of the songs that played was ‘Without My Beloved on Sunday’.

Then, a song containing threats to the enemies of the TNI was also played.

Death-carrying troops were still on their way, the enemy soldiers would soon know who was meant…

**

The helicopter unit of the Combat Group 6, which arrived at Aibu, attacked at once from the main gate. If you are one of the officers of this army, you do not need to refrain from ordering your subordinates to destroy the main gate. It was a common understanding, and it was an unshakable fact.

“Tell each to every helicopter! Prepare for enemy attack! But do not shoot until there are enemies who show signs of attacking.

“Ready! Accepted!”

The Combat Group 6, which formed a single Company showed its majesty as if it was intimidating the enemy forces beneath it. From below, the entire personnel saw the Empire's troops and some troops in foreign uniforms rushing to form a formation. Yes, they really are not from the country army in the Andzrev Continent.

“What could they possibly be from the Alliance Army in question?”

However, as long as the troops were threatening, the entire Combat Group was authorized to fight them.

“Not yet, don't shoot first.”

The Alliance forces arranged archers on the city walls, and the entire helicopter held fire. Enemies near the main gate also appear restless when this gate can be destroyed.

The enemy is more than the previous data, about 11,000 soldiers.

The Alliance forces held their arrows fire, and it was only a matter of time before they were fired upon if they continued to wait.

But, that was what the Combat Group Commander 6 wanted.

If the other party shot first, he could order his subordinates to fight without any responsibility.

**

“Fans get ready...!!!”

An Allied Forces archer officer hastily ordered his troops to prepare fire, with the opponent flying objects he saw for the first time. They prepare arrows simultaneously, like daily practice.

Regular movement through repeated practice ensures the Alliance Forces have certain combat capabilities, no matter who their opponents are.

“Release...!!!”

The order to shoot was given, the archer soldiers released the strings that were pulled to the maximum limit, and slid the arrows. Hundreds of arrows flew into the helicopter like a rain of needles.

“Do not rest! Prepare for second shot!”

However, their opponent was an army that had once massacred a joint force of five countries in the Holy Land.

Although they did training that was bloody, had a high spirit, patriotism and loyalty, but the power of advanced technology in front of them could not be resisted.

“An enemy attack confirmed! We're under attack!” everyone in the helicopter did not panic too much with hundreds of arrows hitting the body of the helicopter they were riding in.

“Do a protection shot now! Shoot as many as you want!”

The 40mm gatling-type cannon in the nose of the helicopter spewed 1,000 rounds per second. When hit by bullets and rockets, enemy troops flew like weak dry leaf litter.

Those lucky enough to escape the cannon attacks crouched down and tried to take cover behind the walls, but the helicopters fired rockets as if only to taunt them. The stone walls surrounding the city offered incredible defense against arrows, but were like paper in front of guided missiles and cannon ammunition.

The Alliance forces facing the iron dragonfly from behind the wall gritted their teeth withstanding the pain, while the TNI soldiers mocked them with the power of their weapons. The enemy mocked them as cowards who fought with demonic weapons, and played with corpses as if they were puppets.

However, they are also a group of soldiers who are required to maintain the sovereignty of the country, the same as the TNI sent to this world.

The ground was filled with traces of missile blast pits and cannon ammunition, corpses, pools of bright red blood that had just spilled from friends, and scattered limbs.

**

The city palace, where Bogat and Maslac were, they did not give up too much.

“Why can the enemy fly?” the question was appropriate for Maslac who did not yet know the true strength of the green forces.

“We put 3,000 soldiers at the main gate, and they were almost destroyed in a few hours.” the murmur was actually amazed at the green troops that were too strong to fight against human troops.

As the enemy continued to destroy, it was seen that some of the allied forces were still fighting, but in any case, they were fighting metal weapons from another world.

“Your Majesty the Emperor. Please give the order to retreat!”

Maslac pleaded, but Bogat still looked straight at the main gate. But what is done by Bogat is, “Burn the cities!”

“Eh?”

Maslac momentarily listened and digested what Bogat had said just now.

“I told you to burn down the city! It will cause chaos and cancel the enemy's intentions.”

Bogat spoke so calmly, because the outcome of the battle was not determined by the amount of damage, but whether the goal was achieved or not. And in this case, the purpose of the Expeditionary Force was the rescue of the Commander of the 1st Cruiser Squad, Assistant First Lieutenant Nio.

“Tell the remaining troops. Create a defense in the city, and escape when chaos ensues.”

In conclusion, Bogat's tactics were justified in the military. Burning a city is too dangerous. As a result, Nio's rescue will be forced to be postponed, and the rescue forces will not be able to reach their intended destination.

In response to this situation, the Commander of Combat Group 6 decided that support from ground forces was necessary. While waiting for Combat Group 1-3, they kept a close eye on the enemy's movements.

**

After the arrival of Combat Group 6, the members of the rover Squad still hiding in enemy territory were finally protected and moved closer to the main gate which was already in safe condition after the battle.

But the city has been burned, yes, Aibu City has been burned.

The sound of explosions was heard all over the city, but the area around the prison was quiet. Because this area is located far from the main gate, about 10 kilometers.

In one of the rooms in the dungeon complex, Nio was with the Bogat Emperor. This room used to function as a city treasure storage vault, and right next to it was a secret underground passageway to escape.

“Yes, what report will you say?”

An Imperial soldier whispered something, then after receiving a report from his soldiers, Emperor Bogat muttered in a funny and annoying manner.

At first, the TNI was unmatched, but it said the operation was delayed abruptly due to a fire that broke out in the city. And the fire was an artificial arson that the Alliance Army had set up after receiving this order from the Emperor.

Bogat smiled with a fearless smile, with a mixed expression on the face of a leader who was happy with the victory he was about to achieve.

Nio became furious over the Emperor's appearance like that.

“You…! Is that how you involve ordinary citizens in warfare!?”

“It's true! It's your own fault for killing my soldiers with your troops and burning cities with your savage weapons!”

That is not a basic story, because the weapons used by the TNI do often produce heat energy, fire throwers for example.

First of all, it was a lie because there was no misfire in the battle.

Maybe some civilians were hit by stray bullets, which is referred to as additional damage. It was an inevitable sacrifice for military purposes.

Of course, the attackers are also working to reduce the damage. But it's hard to say that those efforts could pay off.

“In addition, I do not blame you for it, but I do not apologize. Your country and the Alliance Forces are only doing the right thing in their own eyes. It is not human life that should be emphasized in the military. Winning, that's war.”

“Then, why do you keep trying to attack us and cause more casualties?”

“Do you want us to give up? Son, soldiers are not a spectacle, they are there to fight. The objective of the Alliance Army is to defeat invaders like you, and restore the glory of the Luan.” Empire

Win or die, and there is no peaceful choice in the mind of Emperor Bogat. This was his way of thinking as if this was the time of the Roman Republic during the Second Punic War. Nio thought about whether all the humans of this world thought that way. He was unable to understand the other party's purpose, which was based on the premise of warfare.

“The Indonesian government wants dialogue.. Most people want to build relationships and be friendly if they don't attack.”.

When Nio spoke like that, Bogat laughed out loud to the surprise of the rats and cockroaches in the basement.

“Good relationship? What is it?”

Emperor Bogat's eyes gleamed, and stared intently at Nio like a knife.

“All nations exist with the sole purpose of surviving and prospering. Living side by side is only a temporary struggle. If one defeats a common enemy or one of them loses his dominance, they will again become enemies

In response to Nio's question, the Emperor only talked about his thoughts.

What ‘realism’ means in politics, is to regard everything except his own country as a potential enemy.

“There are many vassal states and allies in the Empire, we are always on alert in case of treason, secession, or rebellion. However, we lost a considerable territory. Slowly, our vassal states are also trying to weaken the Empire if the opportunity arises. I'm after the opportunity.”

Emperor Bogat after saying that grinned widely. Although Nio had only seen her first, it was a smile that made Nio's spine turn cold.

“If such, the existence of your troops, who have technology and military power far superior to ours, for the Empire is a threat. I just hope the wind of the future changes everything.”

“We don't think like that..!”

“At this time, you may not have the power to harm the Luan Empire, but that is not the case. The problem is that your country has a power that can completely destroy my Empire, which is what it means.”

When, where, and how to use those ‘forces, all options are in Indonesia, not in the Luan Empire and Alliance Forces.

It might be fine if Indonesia is generous, but no one knows the future direction. In fact, Nio thinks if Indonesia is being threatened, then sacrificing the enemies is not forbidden.

After all, Emperor Bogat was a very reasonable ruler. He is not too warlike if the war is fighting over the unimportant. But this is a different story, because this war is to fight over the Gate of Indonesia.