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Chapter 15 - Chapter 15: Divide & Conquer

In the beginning of July 1919, Leon & Field Marshal Nikita plans their offensive for a town of Glazov, where the Siberian Army is commanded by Admiral Kolchak & Commander Chevsky, as they mobilize the 5th Red Army to the town, the Siberians fire their barrage of heavy artillery, forcing them to hold their positions as more are coming. The barrage has stopped, the 5th Red army charges at the Siberian position to open the attack, as all of them are using hand to hand combat, many are using guns to shoot as many Russians as possible, however the Russians keep shooting at them because they are inspired by the Lionheart and the Iron Claw's success in leadership, they follow the 3rd shock Army's example of thinking a strategy to scavenge after killing the enemy, Chevsky sees his troop getting brutally murdered by the Russians, he immediately calls his reserves for reinforcements. As the 5th Red Army with Nikita saw multiple reinforcements, they use the same gun as the Siberians use, killing them more with precision, many hours later Chevsky with his remaining troops retreats farther to Chistopol after 17 days of heavy fighting with the Russians.

In July 21, 1919, The 5th Red Army storms the entrance to Chistopol, causing the Siberian Commanders to panic in fear as Nikita and his strong soldiers are on their way to take the city. Nikita reunites with Belldrick and his forces again to bring down Siberia, Imperial Commander Yudenich has no choice to face against Commander Belldrick and Nikita on a heavy combat. Belldrick begins to strike Commander Yudenich with his heavy arms, causing him to be afraid, Yudenich with a desperate attempt to escape his strong attack, he blinds him with Celestial Flash light strike, As Nikita fights with other Celestial officers working for the Siberian army, Nikita uses a skill known as Energy Smokescreen, the officers can't find his track, even hearing his footsteps, also cannot sense his energy since he is able to suppress it, Nikita then launch his ultimate skill, The Raining Blades of Terror, stabbing the officers multiple times until they bleed to death, seconds later, one of the officer use his last word before dying "It's a honor to fight one of the best warriors from the Ravens, I'm happy that I'm able to show my worth for Siberia", after that the last officer is laid to rest, Nikita closes his eyes and thank all of them for a good handicap deathmatch, Nikita orders one of the leaders of the platoon from the 5th Red army to continue advancing until they complete their objectives. As for Belldrick's side, Yudenich struggles to keep up with the superhuman strength of Savage, Belldrick kicks his head, almost knocking him out, Yudenich punches Savage's leg, but Yudenich's hands got bruised hard like Belldrick's body is made of steel, Nikita arrives at the scene, as Yudenich has no hope of defeating of the members of the Ravens, saying his last word "My time has come, I'm sorry I cannot return home to see my family again", Nikita throws Yudenich up, while he is still in the air, Belldrick begins to charge his Ultimate skill, Celestial Savage Strike, piercing his chest wide open, as the Commander Yudenich laid down his life, Belldrick respects the Commander Yudenich for his bravery intent, closing his eyes as the 2 Ravens properly buried him outside the church. As the Commanders of the 5th Red army and the 1st Belorussian Front received news from the platoons, they are coming to end the war in Siberia. In August 4, 1919, Siberia lay down their arms, they no longer want to lose more lives, they become a part of the Bolshevik state after they sign a armistice in the capital city of Novosibirsk, Siberia, this battle results as a Bolshevik Victory, claiming all of Siberian territory.

Gregory, Oleg, Dmitri, and Koba are happy for Nikita and Belldrick's victory in Siberia, they will meet up by Lenin, Stalin, and Trotsky in Moscow, as they plan to take Central Asia for the next operation. During the meeting in Kremlin, the conversation begins as follows:

Lenin: We have more supporters from the Central Asia, asking us to remove the remaining Imperial forces, we are able to have our efforts reach their place, but I don't know how they keep on recruiting more soldiers?

Oleg: Maybe they are still loyal to the Imperial law Comrade Lenin, we need to break their morale first.

Gregory: Not yet Comrade Oleg, before we do that, we must kill first their platoon leader from their Regiments, it might break them after that, a lot of officers command a platoon, without leadership, they will panic in fear.

Oleg: You're right Comrade Greg, but how are going to do that?

Dmitri: Hmm how about looking at the Rank Badges in their uniforms?

Gregory: That's right! You are a genius Comrade Dmitri, I know what to do now Comrades, we must find a large group of soldiers in their position, one of them may have a high rank officer there, if we kill at least three or more officers, they have no choice but wait for orders from the far command.

Stalin: *Smokes pipe happily after hearing the plans* I like these plans you implement Comrade Zhukov, hmm after they surrender, why not kill them because they might reinforce themselves after retreat.

Gregory: I don't agree with your idea Comrade Stalin, It sounds a murder to me.

Koba: We should take them as prisoners.

Stalin: Good, I like that Comrade Koba, I know what to do with these POWs.

Koba: Please do not hurt them Comrade Stalin.

Stalin: Don't Worry, I will handle them with care.

Leon: *Whispers to Lenin* I don't like the sound of what Stalin told Koba about this taking care of the POWs.

Lenin: *Whispers to Trotsky* Yes Comrade Trotsky, I think he will do something bad on them, please monitor his actions will you?

Leon:*Whispers to Lenin" Yes Comrade Lenin.

The Meeting ends at afternoon as the Officials eat their lunch at Kremlin, Stalin starts a conversation about the Lionheart conquering the southern areas of the motherland along with the Iron Claw. All government officials are happy for the topic as they to hear Koba and Gregory talk about their tag team duo in battle for Kursk. Koba says "We fought together because we are bestfriends since we met at the early in the great war, before we enter Kursk, we mostly kill a lot of officers to prevent more orders to move their battalions, Gregory also does the same, he sees a Artillery officer about to kill us with a heavy shell". Gregory says "I told him that he was about to get hit, then I use my Celestial skill name Energy bullet shell to kill them along with 12 officers commanding 32 Artillery positions, after that i told koba "HEY SINCE WHEN DO YOU CARE ABOUT THE DANGER CLOSE!, he was like never Comrade Greg, I'm to brave enough to get hit anyway, I said to him you crazy son of a bitch HAHAHA, we both laugh at the end and continued to destroy more positions any way". The officials enjoy storytelling from both Field Marshals, even Lenin & Trotsky, then Belldrick and Nikita arrives for lunch, they are welcome with respect because of their performance in their objective, but it cost a heavy price. After eating their lunch, they all begin to smoke cigars, enjoying the experience of the aroma. Meanwhile at Koba's apartment, Nektus tells Ellie the news that the Bolsheviks win against Siberia, while most cities in southern Russia was conquered by Koba and Gregory's leadership, Ellie is still worried about her lover's life, thinking he made so much enemies by doing these horrendous act, Nektus calms her down by telling her "He is the Lionheart, he will never be defeated that easily", minutes later while they are doing chores, Baby Noctis starts to walk, giving Nektus full of joy, including Ellie, as she wants to be Koba's bride someday with future kids. Before Koba goes to bed, he had a flashback of how his big brother died, so much has happened during the flashback, after that Koba's rage grow even further, almost transforming into a demon as Azarath still can't control Koba's body, his rage overpowered Azarath, with no hope to control it, Gregory and Nitika rushes upstairs and tries to perform a Celestial ritual that will calm him down, now he is asleep, they are relieved at last and carry his body to bed. Both of them are still terrified of his unusual transformation. At morning, Koba did not remember what happened last night, so he kept on training until he is fully prepared for his next operation.

In September 11, 1919, Koba and the Ravens lead a massive Regiments to face more heavy resistance in Central Asia, Koba sees a lot of street children after the battle, he pities a lot of them, ordering the leader from the platoon to feed them, the children went to Koba, thanking him for the meal, and they want to be like him when they grow up, he tells them to be who they are, they will grow up to be better than him, this inspires children to try their best in life. Koba gives more food for the peasants because they suffered so much Imperial famine, the civilians are happy for what the Red Army did, because majority of the Red Army are from peasants, former Imperial soldiers, laborers, and serfs. The civilians in the area gives more supports to the Bolsheviks to fight, as they gain more support from the native population from Central Asia. In September 16, 1919, they face a large group from Ural area, Koba charges at them without fear, many follows him to clash with the Imperial forces, Koba Punches the officer, snapping his neck loudly to give the enemy platoon more fear, Gregory with the Belorussian front storms the north of the town, capturing the objectives more than Koba, Koba now in his killing spree by using his Celestial skill to kill 124 Imperial forces, after that the snipers from the building tries to hit Koba in the head, but Koba use his bare hands to crush the bullet, he sprints to the building as the Imperial snipers are trying to flee the scene, Koba takes the building down with his superhuman strength ability, the 3rd Shock army cheers as they use their battle cry "UUURAAAAAAAAA UURAAAAAA UURRRAAAAAAAAAAA! The Imperial forces retreat to the Far East of Russia. The Bolsheviks are celebrating their victory, throwing a massive party, they include with civilians because they are hungry, the army shares many food to them, they are very happy for their generosity, as one of them wants to join the Red army, Gregory is happy to hear this, many days later the number grow even further as more civilians in the Central Asia decide to join the Red Army to fight against the Imperial forces. Koba and the team are in a good position to win their battle in the next future.