Rebirth in a Ruined Nation! The Life of a New Strategist Starting From Now - Chapter 102

Zetta Great War (17) – The Fourth Day – Conclusion

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Translator & Editor: Nisarah

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Zegabain died.

“Roa-dono, his helmet.” At Wickharlt’s word, I got off from Aro and took Zegabain’s helmet.

“Diku,”(Wickharlt) 

Diku took the helmet from me and put it on top of his club. Then, he took a deep breath.

“THE ENEMY SUPREME COMMANDER, ZEGABAIN HAS BEEN SLAIN BY ROA BRIGADE!!! ALL SOLDIERS, SURRENDER IMMEDIATELY!!!”

Diku’s voice was so loud that I, standing next to him, had to cover my ears. All soldiers of Zegabain’s army must have heard Diku’s voice, hell, I suspect that even the Gorber army at the sides, who were currently fighting against Hogg-san and Boltras-sama’s troops heard it.

Diku’s words made most of Zegabain’s army, which was already in a half-destroyed state after fighting against my brigade and the twins, lose their will to fight.

There were soldiers who were still resisting, soldiers who threw away their weapons and ran away, and soldiers who surrendered on the spot and begged for their lives. It was truly chaotic.

The Gorber army at the side also noticed the unusual situation here and began to send their reinforcement to us.

Next to Diku, I watched the movement of both armies.

The battle should end soon. If the remaining Gorber’s generals could think calmly, any further damage wouldn’t benefit Gorber. Retreat. Please, I beg you, retreat!

“The enemy’s army has begun to lower their flag. Roa-dono…we won.”

I wonder how long I’ve been praying when I finally heard Wickharlt whisper those words to me.

I saw Gorber soldiers slowly retreat.

Silently, I sighed in relief.

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When we returned to the fortress, we were greeted with a loud cheer.

In the fortress, there were the wounded, the soldiers of the 4th Division that returned earlier than us, and the Lapilia Brigade.

“Lapili-sama. I’m glad you’re safe,” I said.

“Loderite, that guy, he retreated as soon as he heard the voice that Zegabain had been defeated. He’s incredibly quick at running away,” Lapilia-sama said with a shrug.

It seemed like Lapilia Brigade’s battle with Loderite’s army ended really quickly.

“What about Boltras-sama?”

“I’m fine.”

The 4th Division took on two of Gorber’s troops with only a small number of soldiers, but because we broke through Zegabain’s army’s defense faster than anyone could expect, the Gorber’s soldiers retreated before the battle became a battle of attrition.

Thank Goodness…was all I could say.

“Roa-chan~, that’s Zegabain’s helmet, right?”

“Ah, yes.”

“Raise it and declare our victory.”

“Wouldn’t it be better if Boltras-sama or Hogg-san do it?”

“No~ you do it~”

Hearing his firm tone, I hesitantly raised Zegabain’s helmet.

“There were many sacrifices, but…this battle is our victory!!!!”

“OOOOOO!”

The soldiers’ shout echoed with a feverish enthusiasm that might even melt the falling snow.

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Although we were victorious, we couldn’t hold the victory banquet yet because our army in the Eren Fortress in the north and Schwaba Fortress in the south were likely still fighting.

But since Zegabain died and the Gorber army had retreated from Kitsar Fortress, it would only be a matter of time before the Gorber army at the south and at the north retreated once they heard the news.

We were not in a condition to move immediately either, but at the very least, we needed to secure a route for reinforcements.

Thus, although the soldiers were allowed to rest, the commanding officers who were also exhausted gathered in the usual room.

“First, everyone, thank you for your hard work,” The war council began with Boltras-sama’s word of gratitude. 

The war council was then followed by a discussion about our future plan

 “I’m going to the 2nd Division tomorrow morning,” Hogg-san said.

Although having him here for the whole Zetta Great War was really helpful, was it really fine for him to leave the 2nd Division?

“I’m going to help Rays-sama’s army. My brigade still has plenty of stamina left,” Lapilia-sama said.

Even now, it was the Lapilia Brigade who were on guarding duty outside in the snow.

“Then, Roa Brigade will also–”

“You should take a proper rest.” Lapilia-sama cut me off.

The discussion continued, but then, Sazabi raised his hand, “Um..excuse me..”

“As a secretary, I have to make a report to the King, so is it okay if I name Roa-san as the person with the highest contribution?”

Hah!?

“Wait a minute!!!”

Glancing at my flustered reply, Sazabi continued, “I think you deserve it. I mean, the plan that made us win was created by you, and you’re also the one that killed Zegabain.”

“I agree. We managed to win this time largely because of Roa-dono.”

Boltras-sama!?

“I have no objection~”

Even Hogg-san!?

“No, wait! I can’t accept that! It was the 4th Division that fought the hardest to protect the fortress. Plus, I did make the plan, but it was you and Wickharlt who risked your life to make the plan a success. The highest merit shouldn’t be given to me!”

“Of course, I’ll also report my and everyone else’s contribution to the King, but you know, in this kind of thing you need to name a person with the highest contribution so it sounds good to the citizens.”

“I know that. Then, if you need to name a person with the highest contribution, it’s Wickharlt, not me! I won’t compromise on this point! Otherwise, just make it so all soldiers who participate in this battle are the highest contributors, okay? If you don’t report the King like that, I’ll remove you from my brigade!”

“What? What kind of superior will fire his subordinate just because the subordinate is trying to report the superior’s contribution!?”

“No means no! I did almost nothing. We only won because the soldiers fought desperately for four days so I can’t claim I have the highest contribution!”

“Roa-chan, you’re truly an interesting person~ Sazabi-chan~ just do as Roa-chan said and report that all soldiers have an equal contribution in protecting the fortress~ It’s been a tough battle so I don’t think King Zeurasion will mind~”

“Hmm… then, is it fine if I just report that it’s a decision made after our current discussion?”

“Sure.”

With my agreement, the discussion of this matter came to an end. We continued finishing some details, and then we all went to rest.

The next morning, a heavy snowstorm fell.

Before Hogg-san and Lapilia-sama left the fortress, the news that the Gorber’s soldiers in the north and south retreated reached us.

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T/N: That’s the end of the Zetta Great War arc! The next arc is Roa and co’s relaxing new year’s holiday!

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