High School Soldier
61. The real war has just begun

1914 Kingdom of Arevelk, noon.

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The atmosphere of the central government of the Kingdom of Arevelk was as peaceful as ever, although the news of the Gate opening perfectly had already spread to the ears of the entire society.

In the Cloud Palace, all the nobles gathered in the meeting room to discuss the joint forces of the five countries that had opened the Gate perfectly. They all looked furious with the five leaders of the country who were in the Andzrev Continent.

At least the nobles in the Kingdom of Arevelk were not divided, as happened to their neighboring countries. Politics in this country is still stable, although there are very few parties who want this country to join the joint forces and fight with other worlds.

Most of the nobles believed in the words of the Great Witch who said that the strength of one of the armies of another world country was very large. Even bigger compared to the recently formed joint force.

The great magician also attended this meeting, he sat next to Hin who temporarily replaced Sigiz leading the noble meeting during his time in the other world. Of course that made Sigiz's representative at the meeting a little furious, as he was unable to begin the plan when Hin temporarily replaced Sigiz as leader.

Moreover, in this place there was also a Great Witch, who could see the contents of one's mind with just her eye movements alone. Although the Great Witch's eyes were already unable to see, she could still clearly see using her magic.

A small part of the nobles showed an uneasy face. They were nobles who wanted this country to go to war with the other world.

Most of the nobles looked very calm, as they did not need to think about how to get Arevelk to war with the other world.

Surprisingly, most of the nobles who supported the war were nobles who did not come from the military circles. Most of the military nobles prefer to listen to the words of the Great Witch so as not to go to war with the other world.

Although the military of the Kingdom of Arevelk is the strongest in the Andzrev Continent, it is very rare for this country to be involved in warfare.

“Great magician, when does your messenger arrive?” hin asked in a polite tone towards the old granny beside him.

“Please be patient King, I am sure he will soon arrive,” replied the great Witch.

The great magician said something very slowly, like saying a very long spell. But who knows.

Maybe that's why this meeting has not started yet, there is one person who awaited the audience of this meeting. Whether forced or not, everyone who attended this meeting looked very patient.

“Ijin asked, Great witch..” said one of the military nobles who did not support the war.

Hin could not prevent the noble from asking, as he asked that of one of the most influential people in the kingdom.

The grand mage answered him with just a nod, the code was enough if the noble was allowed to ask.

The military nobleman asked, “Is it true that some residents living near the border have been kidnapped and made into a collision to open the Gate?”

Hin's eyebrows suddenly dropped so sharply, he had not heard the news before from anyone.

“We will know it when my messenger arrives here,” replied the Great Witch.

Everyone began to fret after the reply from the Great Witch, not least Hin who still looked surprised by the words of one of the military nobles earlier.

Hin clenched his hands very tightly, like wanting to beat up someone who had kidnapped its inhabitants to make a crash to open the Gate.

If he was like now, Hin would not be messing around and would beat up the person who was already his target.

A short while later a person wearing all-black clothes appeared in front of the Great Witch. He entered not through the path provided, and was already in front of the Great Witch just like that.

The great magician of course had already realized that there was someone kneeling before him. He also understood that everyone in this place was very surprised by the presence of that person.

“I, Zariv have arrived to bring you news. Great witch,” he said.

“Tell all the news you got to the nobles who have been waiting for a long time, Zariv,” replied the great Witch who was obeyed directly by Zariv.

Zariv then walked a few steps away from where the Great Witch was sitting, he did not take off his face cover. Even so, no one objected. But as he stepped, there was something strange about the Zariv way.

“I will answer one by one the questions of the honorable nobles,” said Zariv.

Many of the scrambling nobles wanted to give her a question first.

“Who are you really?” ask one of the nobles.

“I am a mercenary hired by the great Witch to search for news,” replied Zariv without a second thought.

The whole person then turned towards the Great Witch, and there was not a single lie. Then the nobles again scrambled to ask.

“Is it true that any of our citizens were kidnapped and used as collateral to open the Gate?” ask the military nobleman who had already asked that to the Great Witch.

Zariv paused for a few seconds, before he finally answered the question. He was preparing himself to answer the questions he got.

“True, there are 20 citizens living on the border who were kidnapped by the forces of Luan Kingdom to be used as collateral to open the Gate.”

The atmosphere was increasingly violent, the nobles of various circles began to say words that were in the nature of condemning the Luan Kingdom.

Moreover, Hin looks increasingly furious if the news is true, now his desire is not only to beat King Bogat, but also to finish his life as well.

“Do you know the location of the Gate that appeared in another world?” ask one of the other military nobles.

“I knew it, but unfortunately they opened the Gate in the country that almost destroyed the military of Luan Kingdom,” the nobleman who asked was satisfied with the answer Zariv gave.

But the word ‘destroying’ that Zariv spoke made the nobles become anxious. Because the decision not to go to war with the other world is very appropriate to choose.

For nobles who wanted war, they looked much more anxious to carry out their plans to involve the Arevelk Kingdom in this war.

The representative also looks so, he is increasingly hesitant to continue the plan that he compiled and almost implemented.

“If you guys have ears, don't dare to plan which got this country involved in that stupid war,” suddenly the great Witch said which made the hearts of the nobles who wanted the war to be ‘thusuk’.

Hin was curious by the intention of the Great Witch saying so. He thought that there really were some nobles who had plans to involve the country in the war.

“Great magician, do you feel there are parties who want this country to be involved in the war?” ask Hin in a slow tone as possible so as not to be heard.

“I'm afraid to tell the truth. Perhaps you will do something that makes the nobles split into two factions,” The great Witch sounds really very anxious if she says if there is indeed a small part of the nobles who want war.

The great witch then ordered Zariv to approach her, as if there were more orders for her.

The great witch touched Zariv's head, as she did when giving orders to Zariv.

“Will I do it with a life bet,” replied Zariv.

Then he suddenly disappeared and left only a few black bird feathers flying. Zariv sets out to carry out the orders given to him, in order to protect Sigiz in another world. That means, Zariv must find a way to enter the Gate.

Because on this day, the joint forces of the five countries set out to attack the other world again.

**

17 August 2321, 08.41 WIB.

Karanganyar City Center, Central Java province, Indonesia.

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The news of the Gate appearing all over the world has disappeared, adding to the impression of being observed today. Residents all over the world celebrated this as fervently as possible, as this war was almost as devastating as World Wars I and II.

In a world that is still at night, large and beautiful fireworks are lit in various locations around the world. Some countries choose to celebrate with simpler but still festive events, such as firing cannon artillery and launching empty rockets that are often used during combat training.

The inhabitants of many countries in the world took to the streets and celebrated the disappearance of the Gate. It makes the streets in big cities in some countries filled with happy people.

But the world's military is aware of the possibility that there are still enemies in hiding. But they thought the hiding enemies would come out and surrender as time went on.

**

While in Karanganyar City....

The atmosphere of the provincial road in the city center is very crowded, which is deliberately closed for the celebration of the anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia, and also as the trajectory of the soldiers doing the victory parade. There were hundreds of people who came and waited for the celebrants to pass by.

Do not forget the street vendors who sell in this place, yes this is their chance because of the crowded atmosphere. Do not worry if you feel thirsty, because ice sellers are very much. Moreover, snack traders, such as cilok and siomay are also many.

Of course, the price can be adjusted for the money brought by visitors.

At the camp, 10 soldiers mocked their non-appointed counterparts for the victory parade. It makes their patience is already on the edge of the crown, even almost beat up before Nio comes.

“Who will drive rantis?” nio asked as if not knowing if there was almost a commotion in this place.

Four people raised their right hands, including Rio who can drive tactical vehicles

Eleven soldiers had been wearing their full combat uniforms, including putting swords on the backs of vests. Swords only work if soldiers are forced to do close combat, so swords don't work very often because assault rifles are much more commonly used.

“We leave now...!”

Moments later, 3 tactical vehicles and 1 truckload left the camp and headed towards the city center.

Sigiz and Ivy, curious that Nio had left with a small army, tried to ask Arista who was not included in the victory parade.

“Nio, where is he going. Why is he only bringing a small army?” tanya Ivy translated the question from Sigiz.

“Oh, they will follow the victory parade. And celebrate the anniversary of our country,” replied Arista.

Sigiz nodded in understanding as Ivy translated Arista's words.

“Can we come see it?” Ivy asked Arista.

“For you guys. But we can see it from TV,” Arista's answer makes Ivy and Sigiz look confused.

Seen some male soldiers are preparing TV along with equipment. The viewing spot is set up so that everyone can see it.

When turned on it still shows an image of ants, but when the top of the TV is hit the new broadcast image is clearly visible.

“Why are there so many people in this little thing?” asked Ivy who made the entire soldier smile wryly.

All Sigiz soldiers were also seen confused by TV broadcasting the victory parade from the local Karanganyar City channel.

While in the city center, all members of the 406 and 32 Company were waiting for the Nio group who arrived a little late from the appointed time.

The parade has been held, which is in the front row is a drum band from the group of young people, then followed by the forces of Company 406 and 32 who will defile.

Surya arranged the ranks of the soldiers to look neat and in accordance with the rules of the row-lined.

Surya handed over a stick bearing the flag of the Student Army to Nio. That means, Nio will be in the front row and be the flagbearer behind Surya and Herlina who will be in the front row.

Although it has often done line-to-line exercises, but almost all soldiers look nervous because they first appeared in public.

The code for the defile troops appears to have been sounded, the community began to call the name of this army many times which made the soldiers more nervous.

With steady steps, they walked on the provincial road in the middle of this scorching day. Residents waved small red and white flags on the side of the road while calling out the name of this army.

Behind the defile troops on foot, the combat vehicles belonging to the 406 and 32 Company passed by. That adds to the excitement of today's victory parade.

There was something strange about the people watching. Not because rarely are there any. The distance between ordinary citizens and residents living in the suburbs looks quite far, as it is deliberately limited like this.

Upon reaching the ranks of the citizens from the outskirts of the city, they only called out one name, that of First Lieutenant Assistant Nio.

The citizens from the suburbs called out Nio's name with happy faces as he was actually on the front row. Especially while carrying a flag with the symbol of Student Army Union.

Nio further raised his head with a feeling of pride, as there were many people calling out his name. Nio also put on a haru smile, his eyes looking teary as the small children living in the suburbs also called out his name.

But Nio still tried to concentrate without making small mistakes.

“That's Nio right?”asked Ivy who looked surprised when the camera showed Nio in the front row of the defile troops.

The entire team also looked happy when Nio was in the front row while carrying a flag.

But when he saw the defile troops whose number of soldiers was less than 100 people, the Sigiz troops looked daunted. I don't know what made them that way. While Sigiz just stared amazed Nio who himself long enough recorded by the camera.

While in the underground city, everyone in this place also watched along with the victory parade and the Company 406 and 32 defile troops performed.

Arunika who was also watching was visibly moved, as the camera showed suburban residents continue to call his sister's name.

“Why has he suddenly become so famous?” inner Arunika while looking at the proud Nio who was in the front row.

Nio's face turned flat again as the line arrived where the important people of the city were attending this event.

The defilements had walked for 2 kilometers, which left them completely exhausted. Moreover, the soldiers also carried rifles whose magazines were filled with bullets. The weight of the rifle can reach 5 kg if complete with a full bullet.

Herlina approached Nio while carrying a bottle of mineral water and threw it at Nio.

“Thank you,” answered Nio while finishing half the bottle.

However, Herlina's eyebrows suddenly dropped sharply. So do Nio and Surya, the instinct of a Commander is not to be underestimated.

“As there was a commotion..,” Inner Nio who then ran out of the tent where he rested with the other defile troops.

Outside the tent, it was true that the residents looked panicked and ran irregularly. Some residents fell and trampled on other residents who tried to save themselves from something.

The entire defile army then came out to see the sounding chaos.

An object of enormous size appeared in the middle of the provincial road of Karanganyar City center. It is shaped like a gate, but is much larger and decorated with intricate carvings.

The defilements at the behest of Herlina and Surya split up to help the very panicked citizens to save themselves. Because the big thing is like going to bring out something big anyway.

In a short time, 5 lizards flew out of the Gate with their handlers and spewed fire at the residents who tried to save themselves.

After which, an army of hundreds of people came out and directly attacked everything they saw after exiting the Gate.

Drivers from Companies 406 and 32 picked up the vehicle and stopped it near the exit.

“That's... it's another world army right?” all the soldiers said a similar word.

The sound of firing rang out and caused the dozens of troops who came out of the Gate to die instantly. Wyvern that came out also did not escape exposed to ammunition fired by rocket launchers.

Nio ordered some of his members to call for help, he asked the entire supervisory team members to go to the battlefield.

Some of the soldiers are still helping the residents to evacuate. At least until they were far away from the battlefield.

Dozens of enemy soldiers have been wiped out with ammunition fired by assault rifles and heavy and light machine guns. Dozens of victims are also still lying on the streets with various conditions.

The male citizens tried to escape, they were citizens who had no partner. While the male citizens who have a partner try to save their partner, even though on their backs they are stuck with arrows released by enemy troops.

While the male citizens who have married remain concerned about their families, even though they have to die in the hands of enemy soldiers with a sword.

The area is completely empty of civilians.

While in the camp of the supervisory team, the atmosphere here instantly changed after getting the call to immediately leave for the battlefield.

Sigiz's team was certainly very confused with them, because initially the atmosphere full of excitement turned uncomfortable.

While TV broadcasts showed the Gate is very large. It made Sigiz's troops very surprised, especially Sigiz who was reminded of Nio who was at the location of the Gate appearance.

“We will come,” Ivy told Arista. But he answered nothing.

That led Sigiz's army to assume that they were allowed to help fight the enemy coming out of the Gate.

All the soldiers climbed their mounts and flew faster than the armored vehicles that drove over the asphalt.

“Why can the Gate open perfectly?” inner Sigiz with a pale face.

The troops were still doing battle with the enemy troops that were continuously coming out of the Gate. Countless bullets were fired, grenades were thrown and rockets were blasted against the dozens of flying lizards that came out of the Gate.

The soldiers used various city facilities as shelters. Some use gutters as practical defensive trenches, some use planted trees as shields.

But soldiers firing bullets from machine guns mounted on tactical vehicles have weak defenses, so there are some soldiers protecting them.

Several shots from the troops did cause ‘ stray’ bullets, which hit the building standing on the side of the road.

The entire relief force has arrived after hundreds of bodies lay on the streets.

Even as enemy troops continued to be bombarded with thousands of bullets and dozens of grenades, they did not retreat.

They must have wanted to let out a sense of revenge after not having managed to defeat the troops of this country, and continue to come out of the Gate with a large army.

On exiting the Gate, these troops did not see who their enemy was and attacked the entire crowd. The hatred towards the troops of this country had made the minds of the troops only think of a way of revenge.

This feeling was deeply engraved in their hearts.

Their respect for their respective home countries equals hatred and anger towards the enemies who continue to shower them with hot lead.

It is war, by depriving women of honor, slaughter and death.

It's a war, let the weapons they have talk on the battlefield.

War was indeed the motivation of the troops coming out of the Gate. Everything that had to do with the war they would do, as long as it could satisfy them.

Although by slashing the wind, piercing the wind, bathing the blood of comrades and lying on the hot ground their fight had not stopped before the god of death played out destiny.

They will continue to run forward, fight enemies using strange weapons, then end up lying on a hot road with blood coming out of hollow body parts.

Troops coming out of the Gate expected the line of defense to fall, but they had not even had time to see the enemy then pierced by a small arrow that could penetrate the body.

Residents continued to hear the sound of the gunfire that shook the heart. No one knows when the firing sound ends that makes the ear hurt.

As it had turned mad, several human troops pounded the shields with their swords and shouted.

But it did not undermine the morale of the 406 and 32 Company troops who continued to fight in the middle of this hot afternoon.

The Sigiz army that had just arrived made the troops that came out of the Gate a little surprised. They assume that Sigiz's army is a favor, but it turns out to be an enemy.

“Backed...! it turned out that the real war had just begun..,” Nio who was taking refuge in the sewers continued to feed the enemy troops that came out like endless.

Nio could not stop shooting, he already had many sins for killing. That was what Nio thought when shooting at the enemy with the bullets he had. He could not even record the number of enemies he killed in his notebook, because he could not count the number of enemies he had already killed.