Very Wrong Reincarnation: Isekai with Game Nation

Vol. 2 Chapter 18

Yurken, Cignus
April 8th, Federation Era 7, ECC 725

The western front had calmed down, giving Oliver a rare moment to breathe and take in fresh air as he meet someone from his past life. Meanwhile, at the heart of Cignus, the machinery of war churned relentlessly, with mobilization efforts nearing completion.

Reports flooded the capital of Yurken, where debates raged among generals, government officials, senators, federal nobles, and representatives of the council of races. The scale of the operation was unprecedented.

“Three hundred thousand border guards have been mobilized,” one official reported, “and many more beneficiaries of the Militia Act await transportation to the frontlines. Once deployed, they will begin hunting down remnants in occupied territories. Three countries have already capitulated, and we expect two more to fall in the coming days.”

“However,” another interrupted, “we’re running short on trenching tools. The uniforms are being steadily supplied—thanks to the arachnids and dwarves collaborating to produce over a hundred thousand pairs in a week—but trench tools are still scarce.”

“Let them bring their personal shovels,” one of the generals suggested. “We’ll provide remuneration to their families later.”

The conversation shifted toward the tank divisions. “How are the Panzer Division recruits drawn from the border guards performing? We still don’t have enough conscripts to fill our ranks. Two hundred tanks are ready at the factories, but there aren’t enough men to crew them — we need 20,000 bodies — right now.”

“The students from state-sponsored elementary and high schools, those trained to drive cars and locomotive trains—they’re getting a crash course in operating tanks,” another official replied. “Applications have already been sent to them. As for gunners, they’ll be replaced by surplus artillerists. The 100mm cannons on the tanks are nearly identical to the ones they’re already trained to use.”

“Are we seriously sending barely trained men to the frontlines?” someone questioned, their tone laced with doubt.

“Our enemies aren’t industrialized, nor do they have experience dealing with tanks,” a senior general countered. “If necessary, our new Panzer Divisions can function as mobile artillery units. Proper artillery units are needed across every front, and we’ve got plenty of foot soldiers but not nearly enough fire support.”

The debates centered the logistical strain of the war. Supplies were stretched thin, and compromises had to be made at every turn. The generals pushed for practical solutions, while senators and representatives of the council voiced concerns about the long-term consequences of such rushed measures.

“As for the air force, what’s their current situation?” a senator asked, his tone sharp and inquisitive.

“Our small-diameter general-purpose bombs are essentially modified 100mm shells from the army and guards,” an air force commander explained. “So, we won’t run out of bombs to drop unless the army and guards run out of shells themselves.” He paused briefly. Earlier variants of their Flankers and Falcons deployed by the Cignus Federal Air Force were limited in their bomb load capacity due to their inability to carry very heavy payloads. However, persistent improvements have brought their carrying capacity up to a ton. Some Flanker variants can even carry up to seventy-two small-diameter GP bombs—essentially 100mm HE shells equipped with aerodynamic kits for steady drops, mounted onto bomb racks.

“Though,” the commander added, “Marshal Brandon has been requesting more napalm bombs for deployment. As the war intensifies, we’re green-lighting more targets for bombing. Our planes are dropping more ordnance than the trains and supply convoys can replenish at the frontline airbases and airstrips.”