01x04 - Campus Life

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Gu: This is Imperial Military Command with your : AM w*r update.

Gu: "Our forces, including our central unit, are expanding in all theaters,"

Gu: says north Norden.

Gu: Next, a report by Western Command for the Rhine front.

Gu: In response to a Republic night attack, our forces launched a large-scale...

Gu: Unified Year , Imperial Capital Berun

Gu: Hey, soldiers. Buy somethingwith your ration tickets.

Gu: We're already issued enough!

Gi: Johann's already defeated five people?

Gi: Yes, he says he should be back for Christmas.

T: It's already been over six months since I left the front lines.

T: The stench of blood and gunpowderhas yet to disappear from my nostrils.

T: But right now,

T: I'm enjoying my studies.

T: There's a sizable difference between their education policies,

T: but a military university isn't that different from a normal one.

T: No, in some ways, you're treated even better.

T: Part of it may be because I'm back fromthe front lines with a medal on my chest.

T: But even in the body of a little child, I've had no trouble fitting in.

T: All that's left is to use signaling theory to show my human resources value,

T: and I'll be assured of an elite career track.

T: And after graduation, I can live on easy street in the rear echelons.

T: Everything's going my way.

.: Episode Campus Life

Gu: When units deviate from the mission plan,

Gu: should their commanding officerbe held personally culpable?

: Victor.

Gu: Yes, sir! Even if he isn't directly involved, he should accept moral responsibility—

Gu: I'm talking about the law, you idiot!

Gu: Next! Degurechaff!

T: Yes, sir.

T: To clarify the question,are there any senior officers present?

Gu: We'll say there aren't.

T: A commander who's neglected his dutyto stop any such deviation

T: has failed in his legal duty.

T: Maximum penalty may include the firing squad.

Gu: And if there were a senior officer?

T: As long as the officer in question has not done anything ill*gal,

T: responsibility lies withthe senior officer, as a general rule.

Gu: Very good.

Gu: What's the next course?

Gu: Military spear practice.

Gu: Want to go to the cafeteria out front?

Gu: It's still too early...

Gu: Degurechaff?

T: Captain Uger?

Gu: Military Academy Student Captain Maximilian Johann von Uger

T: What is it?

Gu: Why are you always working on your r*fle?

T: This equipment allows me tofulfill my purpose at any time.

T: I feel uneasy unless I make sureit's ready at all times.

Gu: I see.

Gu: People who return fromthe front lines are different...

T: This is a matter of respect.

T: And a necessary act to reconfirm my enemy's existence.

T: Who knows when I might havea chance to sh**t Being X?

T: You should always be readyto grab your chance.

T: And I, personally, will never not be ready!

T: Military Academy Library

Gu: Hannibal's Decisions at the Battle of Cannae?

Gu: You're so studious.

T: I-I'm sorry, General!

T: I'm Tanya Degurechaff, a student here.

T: I'm a first lieutenant mage in the Imperial Army.

Gu: Strategy and Operations Vice Director Zettour.

T: In the rear echelons,a director of strategy is at the top!

T: In a company,he'd be heading up business strategy!

T: I'm honored to meet you!

Gu: I've heard a little about you.

Gu: You've been quite busy, I hear.

T: Your words honor me, sir.

Gu: If you aren't in a hurry, could you come with me?

T: Yes, with pleasure!

T: This is the chance of a lifetime...

T: Worth spending all that time in the library.

Gu: Let's drink!

Gu: Cheers!

Gu: How many toasts so far?

Gu: Be seated.

T: Yes, sir. Excuse me.

Z: Actually, I wanted to ask you something.

Z: What are your thoughts on the w*r?

T: Imperial soldiers are nearly obsessed with precision.

T: Sir, I'm sorry,but your question is too broad.

Z: Let me change it, then.

Z: What do you think the nextdevelopments in the w*r will be?

Z: I'm afraid I don't believeI'm in a position to say.

Z: This isn't an inquiry.

Z: Give me your personal perspective.

Z: Speak freely.

T: I guess refusing any more would be rude...

T: Then, with your permission to speak freely.

T: I'm certain that this warwill grow into a world w*r.

Z: A world w*r?

T: A global w*r, involving the majority of the world's most powerful countries.

T: That is a world w*r.

Z: And what makes you think so?

T: The Empire is a relatively new addition to the ranks of the world powers,

T: but it maintains military superiority.

T: Its military power is incredible.

T: In a one-on-one fight,it could defeat the Republic.

T: If we do defeat the Republic and restore peace,

T: our country will be in a position ofabsolute superiority on the continent.

T: However...

T: I don't think the other major powers,

T: the Allied Kingdom and the Russy Federation,will ever be willing to ignore that.

T: They're being forced to make a choice.

T: Will they allow a new ruling country's birth,

T: or will they reject it?

Z: Ah. I'm starting to see what you're saying.

T: An intellectual conversation,spent establishing a common understanding.

T: This is wonderful.

T: Thus, the interference ofother countries is inevitable.

T: It may begin with monetary loansto the Republic

T: and eventually lead to the sharingof weapons or volunteer forces.

Z: An interesting opinion.

Z: How would you handle it?

T: I would try to start talks at an early stage.

T: If that fails, I would focus on limiting our own resource expenditure.

T: Now, this is how you give a presentation.

T: It's one of the best parts of being an adult.

Z: In other words,

Z: you wouldn't try to win?

T: Crap!

T: Not good!

T: Really not good!

T: I want to sh**t myself in my stupid mouth!

T: Th-That may be what I said,

T: but by limiting our losses while shedding enemy blood,

T: I believe the Empire would win in the long run.

Z: Do you have a practical plan?

T: Cowards get the worst front-line jobs.

T: I need to say something as brave as possible!

T: I would suggest a combination

T: of defensive infantry tactics and offensive strategies with mages.

Z: Mages are powerful,but there aren't many of them.

Z: They aren't good for capturing enemy bases.

T: I agree.

T: However,

T: mages excel in firepower and agility.

T: They're ideal for hunting enemy forces.

T: This is it! This is where I must show my aggressiveness!

T: Without national power and human resources,no country can maintain a w*r.

T: In the sense that you win the battle while limiting your losses,

T: you could call it a loss-restriction doctrine.

T: I believe this may be the best use of mages.

Z: Interesting.

T: I made it through!

T: That speech even surprised me!

T: Once the w*r ends, maybe I should go for some kind of legal certification.

Z: And?

Z: If we wanted to put this into practice,

Z: how large a force of mages would you need?

T: I... I believe a battalionwould be sufficient.

T: That would strain resources lessand meet the minimum for combat value.

T: If you wanted a trial run,it would be the best option.

Z: I see.

Z: I'll look into it.

Z: Put together a formal proposal.

T: R-Roger!

T: Excuse me!

R: W-World w*r?

R: An all-out w*r involving the entire country?

R: The author's identity is confidential.

R: But this paper was given to me by Zettour.

R: I'm sure you're busy inspecting all the various theaters.

R: But read it on the train or something.

R: A w*r of madness, which expends human lives as if they were just numbers...

R: And it'll continue until the country's collapse?

R: But why?

R: Why can't I say it's impossible?

R: What is this strange feeling I have?

R: Also, the feeling I get fromthis logic and writing...

R: I recognize it!

R: # Krueger Street, Zolka Cafeteria

T: My grades and school reputation are progressing nicely.

T: And I have connections in operations.

T: There are next to zero concernsabout my life after graduation.

T: Captain Uger?

T: It's rare to see you here.

Gu: A r*fle and a paper.

Gu: You're the same as ever, huh?

Gu: The ideal soldier.

T: What about you?

T: I heard you're certain to be one ofthe Twelve Knights, the school's pride.

T: Is there something wrong, Captain?

Gu: First Lieutenant Degurechaff, this may be rude to ask,

Gu: but why did you volunteer for the military?

Gu: With your talents,you could have done anything.

Gu: So why?

T: My father was a soldier.

Gu: "Was"?

Gu: Then...

T: My mother abandoned me,

T: and I became an orphan.

T: There was nothing for me to dobut join the military.

Gu: But... I don't know how to say this...

Gu: You're still a child.

Gu: You should leave the military.

T: Do you doubt my capabilities, Captain?

Gu: No!

Gu: I don't, but...

Gu: I have a kid now.

Gu: A girl.

T: Oh, wow.

T: Congratulations.

Gu: When I look at you,

Gu: I ask myself if my own daughter will have to go to w*r.

Gu: Sending cute little kids to the b*ttlefield is insane.

Gu: Don't you think so?

T: Captain, you're a nice person.

T: You're rational, and you have a conscience.

Gu: But...

T: But that's why you should get to the rearbefore the madness truly begins.

Gu: I... can't do that.

T: Captain, you need to fight battles to live.

T: So that your daughter isn'tsent to the b*ttlefield, too.

T: Want to have lunch?

T: The wurst here is quite good.

Gu: No, sorry, but I'll be going.

Gu: My wife's waiting for me at home.

T: Captain Uger has now dropped out of the promotion track,

T: and I have a guy with a conscience,who knows the b*ttlefield, on my side.

T: You should try persuasion when people are mentally defenseless.

T: The fascist who proposed that was a demonic genius.

T: Imperial Strategic Headquarters, Conference Room

Gu: The redeployment of our central forces to the Rhine front

Gu: has caused a lull in the battle.

Z: But it's also true that the forces in the western theater were nearly destroyed.

Z: It's critical that we reorganize and reinforce them.

Z: But doing a large-scale military reorganization now will be difficult.

Z: I'm well aware.

Z: And so, I want to suggest something else.

Gu: Do you have a plan?

Z: The creation of a new rapid-response force.

Gu: But that would create a force we aren't using.

R: Operations needs a highly mobile forcethat we can move at will.

Gu: Is this the "Plan for aRapid-Response Mage Battalion"

Gu: that you and your peoplesubmitted a few days ago?

Z: Indeed.

Z: A single battalion isn't a major loss, and it can be quickly deployed.

Gu: I understand the plan, but...

Z: I have the ideal person in mind.

Z: They have combat experience,

Z: and the paper they submitted speaks of exceptional vision and judgment.

Z: Imperial Army Western Theater Garrison

R: Is that set in stone?

Gu: Yes.

Gu: Given our situation, they said we can't let talented soldiers sit idly by.

R: Did they read the report I submitted to themabout her time at the officer academy?

Gu: Yes. But it seems they've decidedshe's grown at the military academy.

R: Grown?

R: A person's true naturedoesn't change that easily!

R: Is that why they wanted me to read this?

T: Once again, thank you so much for inviting me today.

R: Imperial Strategic Headquarters, Dining Room

Gu: I'm amazed you've became one of the Twelve Knights at your age.

Gu: Aren't you, Zettour?

Z: Yes, it's amazing.

T: Your words honor me.

Gu: You're still growing, right?

Gu: Eat all you want.

T: Yes, I plan to.

Gu: How do you like the dish Strategic HQ is known for?

T: On the front lines, you don't really eat steamed food, but...

T: Truthfully, I'd probably be better offeating in a naval armory.

T: To be honest, it reminds me a lot of the front lines.

Gu: That's a splendid answer.

Gu: Perhaps we'll call it the"Cafeteria of the Unending b*ttlefield."

Gu: Now, let's get to the point.

Gu: I'm sure you know this,

Gu: but we've asked you here to discuss your post-graduation deployment.

T: These are all safe stationswithin the Empire.

T: And after two years of experience,

T: I can join Strategic HQ, huh?

Gu: In light of your past exploits,

Gu: Personnel will not intervene in your selection.

Gu: Pick whichever you like.

T: I have lots of good choices, don't I?

T: I'm not sure.

T: What's this?

Gu: There's actually another onefrom Strategic HQ.

Gu: I'll be on my way.

Gu: Good luck, Degurechaff.

T: Yes, sir. Thank you, Colonel.

Z: Thank you, Colonel.

T: The stuff from Personnel was just for show.

T: I never had a choice.

Z: Knowing you, I'm sure you'd preferwe get right down to business.

Z: First Lieutenant Degurechaff,

Z: I intend to put you in charge ofa new rapid-response mage battalion.

T: A battalion?!

T: I... I believe a battalionwould be sufficient.

T: Was that it?!

T: Leading a rapid-response battalion is a bigger risk than the front lines!

Z: Due to its rapid-response nature,it would answer directly to Strategic HQ.

Z: Essentially, you would have no superior officer.

T: B-But I'm only a first lieutenant.

T: I'm not qualified to command a battalion.

Z: Don't worry. I'll put in an order tomake you an organizer immediately.

T: An organizer?

T: The position of organizer has been obsolete for a long time,

T: but it's still available.

T: When you graduate, you'll be promoted to captain and become an organizer.

T: And, once you've "organized" the battalion,

T: we'll reward you by forcing througha promotion to major.

T: I have all the preparations ready.

T: That's a very enticing officer.

T: Why?

T: Why did this happen?

T: So, how much time do I have to organize it?

Z: The sooner, the better.

Z: Pick up to forty-eight people of your choosing.

T: Roger.

T: I'll be going, then.

Z: Lieutenant...

Z: I'm told that you can bevery difficult to work with.

Z: I don't question your ability, but you have a bad reputation.

Z: Keep that in mind.

T: Thank you for your warning.

Z: Good luck!

Z: Sending a kid to w*r, huh?

T: Damn it!

T: I'll have to take as much time as possiblewith the selection process

T: and delay our shipping out.

T: Imperial Strategic HQ External Bureau

T: What is this?

T: Organizer Section

T: I only sent out thatrecruitment notice last week!

T: Mages are the elite, aren't they?

T: Shouldn't they want the best jobs they can get?

T: I made it clear in the notice that this would be a terrible job...

T: Mages Wanted. Extremely Difficult Battle, Little Pay

T: Spend your days in combat and unfathomable danger. If you return alive, you'll receive honor and glory.

T: Why would all these people sign up for a one-way ticket to hell?

T: I can't go through all this stuff by myself, anyway.

T: It's impossible... Absolutely impossible!

T: Okay.

T: I'll use the lack of personnel as an excuse to buy time.

V: Excuse me.

T: What are you doing here?

V: It's been a while, Captain Degurechaff!

V: This is...

.: Next Time My First Battalion

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