The Motherland In Another World | Summoning Soviet Union

Chapter 22 : Eve of the Great Eastern War

Parpaldia Empire, Imperial Capital Esthirant, 1st Foreign Affairs Department

A lot of information was gathered on the Soviet Union after Department Head Elto's gave the orders

First, they concluded that the Gra Valkas Empire was uninvolved. The country that drove away the oversight army flew a white and blue flag with a red star and hammer and sickle, which more or less confirmed that the Soviet Union was the culprit. It was still unclear why the oversight army's wyvern lord squadron didn't return, though

They knew that the enemy ship only had one cannon, but they didn't know why; maybe it was because it had such high accuracy? Still, they didn't think it could overcome the pure brute force of a 100-gun ship-of-the-line. It seemed clear that single ship was very advanced, but was that enough to cause such a devastating rout? They just couldn't believe it was possible

There was the extreme case of the Gra Valkas magic ship, the Grade Atlastar, taking down Leiforia all by itself, but they were certain that there was some mistake in the intelligence; that information had to have been exaggerated to some degree. However, it was still true that Gra Valkas had the power to defeat Leifor, so they would have to be careful with them in the future

In Admiral Poquetoire's report, he described a cannon that fired 100 times and hit 100 times. They asked a military research group about this and were told

"Even if we had another hundred years, it would be impossible for us to achieve that"

So, they concluded that it was unrealistic for a country outside the civilized areas to be more than 100 years more advanced than the empire. There was also Varhal's fantastical report about the war between Louria and Soviet Union, but when he returned he was diagnosed with a mental illness, so everyone agreed that his report was not trustworthy

They gathered some interesting information about the Soviet Union from countries in the Third Civilization's sphere of influence. Apparently, the Soviet Union only spends about 5% of its wealth on armaments. Knowing that, even if they had some equipment that was superior, they would quickly fall behind another strong country in the long term

The 1st Foreign Affairs Department thus came to two conclusions: first, while the Soviet Union should not be underestimated, at the same time they should not be feared; and second, they should attack them soon, before they have time to accrue more armaments

The Parpaldians knew the Soviets had heavy influence in Rodenius, so they need to hit Fenn first before Rodenius, Years of planning finally bear fruit to eliminate their rivals in the zones before they will take Louria from the Soviets

Parpaldia Empire, Imperial Vapital Esthirant, Imperial Palace

The empire's statesmen lay prostrated on the floor, the air in the room strained. The most important meeting in the country, with Emperor Ludius in attendance, was about to begin.

Chairman: The Emperor's Assembly shall now commence

Declared the chairman

Ludius: Are we in control of Altarus?"

The emperor suddenly asked the army's Supreme Commander Arde

Arde: Yes, the Kingdom of Altarus has been completely subdued. The main army is currently preparing to withdraw

Ludius: What should we have them do now... 2nd foreign affairs department head Rius, do you have any suggestions?

Rius: Yes sir! They could head north to eradicate some barbarians and acquire new resources-

Ludius: Rejected

The emperor interrupted to dismiss the idea

Rius: Y... I understand, sir!!!