"Captain, sir, what are these creatures?" Vange asked
"I don't have a clue about this. Just attack them at once." The attack unit leader commanded.
"What in the world are these monstrous creatures? Was Malwai aware of our invasion? If yes, then how? Is there some traitor within our troops? On top of that, these monstrous creatures—where are they coming from? Are these also unleashed by Malwai? There are so many mysteries. Anyway, there are no casualties yet; it's fine." The Attack Unit Leader was thinking while fighting the mysterious creatures that were appearing out of nowhere.
The mysterious creatures that attacked the attack unit were 7-8 metres in height with a broad body, strong enough to repel the bullets fired towards them. It had a strange mask on it with a unique carving. With limbs that could extend up to four meters. They were as strong as an ordinary squad of six military personnel. However, they all had a special badge on their left chest that had a 'Plus' on it, eyes of the devil were lifeless.
"Dammit, I need to figure out something." The unit leader mumbled
"Vange uses Italos Type 2 and makes a run towards its head. Try not to show yourself." The leader said
"Sir!!!" Vange took the order.
"Italos is one of the three war swords, a type of sword that is used only in wars. And on top of that, it has a laser-beam shooter built into its blade. The beam that is released by this sword is powerful enough to burn a bunch of people. There are three types of Italos: Type I, Type II, and Type III. In 1956, during the war between Britannia and Louernia, Italos Type III was used by Britannia against Loernia. It resulted in huge casualties; over 560 people died instantly, and out of the 560, 192 weren't even hit by that laser. It is believed that they died because of the radiation and bright light released by it. In the same year, Louernia surrendered, and the Union of Nations passed a bill that prohibited the use of Italos Type III swords. However, there are still 5 countries with Italos Type III: Ruskiya, Anahuac, Cathay, Francias, and Britannia. We army of Muvah have over 256 Italos Type II." The unit leader tried to calm down.
Meanwhile, Vange, who wielded his sword, jumped high and landed on the creature's back. He then strikes the creature with all the force he could use at the time and pierces the body of that creature. However, that creature used his intellect to figure out Vange's attack, and he concentrated all his senses on his back, which was pierced by Vange, leaving the front defenceless. Vange, who pierced the body of that creature, tried to make a hole inside his body and destroy the creature's internal organs. The creature regenerated its shell and outer covering of his body.
He then charged to attack Vange with just his brute strength. He clapped his hands with Vange inside, but the hands busted as Vange released Italos' laser beam. The creature was still unable to figure out the situation behind the scenes. He tried to crush Vange, and in his attempts to kill him, he left his front defenceless, creating an opening for the unit leader. The unit leader took out his sword and stabbed the creature's head. The creature cried in pain but didn't vanish.
"Dammit, I should have known that this isn't a TV . show." The unit leader cursed himself.
The creature that was stabbed by the unit leader didn't vanish. The creature touched the 'plus' mark on its left chest, mumbled "Anchuriy," and disappeared. The unit leader and Vange fell down; other creatures also followed the same step and disappeared. However, more than half of the unit was damaged.
"Did he just retreat?" Thoughts came to his mind.
At Marinabad,
"Shailya!!!" Vahalla called
"What's up now?" Shailya asked
"The presence—the presence—of those beings I sensed earlier is now gone. Not from the west, nor from up or in any direction. However, I can still sense a bunch of people heading towards here." Vahalla showed his concern.
"Oh, I'm guessing those are the invaders; all are talking 'bout. You have such a keen sense." Shailya said
"So what now?" Vahalla asked
"Nothing. I'm just going to beat them up; I was just assigned to a squad." Shailya said it with an exciting smile on her face.
"While these humans march towards the fort gate, you'll be with me." Vahalla said
"But why? How can I remain here while others are fighting? I refuse." Shailya said
"Who said you wouldn't be fighting? I'm just going to drag you into your soul core and teach you the basics of fighting. While you're with me, your body will be in control of my intelligent dolls; no need to be afraid; they can control your body better than you." Vahalla said she was trying to convince Shailya.
"I refuse. I won't use my gifted 'powers'; I will fight with my own strength." Shailya said
"You fool, who said that those are just your gifted powers? All of your squad members have, and that woman over there, Anata Shikawa, is a lot more powerful than you, not in raw force and brute strength but even in 'gifted powers'. She learned to use her powers, but you refused. Tsc. Do what you can, but hear me, you will fall down within the first 20 minutes of your fight." Vahalla said he was enraged.
"Hey…you. Dammit. Wait for a se-" Shailya tried to call Vahalla back, but Vahalla went back to his soul core.
At Sarzapur,
"Angry fist!!!" The division commander cried.
He attacked the invaders with a rapid-speed attack that allowed him to create an illusion for the opponent. He fired multiple attacks in just one second. The first opponent tried to cover himself with a shield and fired bullets, but was down in just two minutes. Other soldiers came and picked up the fallen invader and went to the medical camp to treat him as well as interrogate him.
Another Muvah soldier approached; this time he called two more and attacked the Division Commandant at once.
"Y'all weaklings piss me off! Playing dirty, huh?" the division commandant said.
"Not yet, you old geezer," the opponent attacking him mocked.
"Fist de Vote," the commandant said.
He put all his attack force into just a fist and attacked the opponent; within a mere second, all three opponents were down. Like before, the soldiers came and picked the fallen up to capture them. However, the commandant sensed something fishy, as the invaders were not that strong.
"Why are these invaders so weak? I never fought someone this weak from Muvah. Are they fooling us? Even though Sarzapur is just an ordinary city, shouldn't they attack Marinabad? Why are they here? They should use all their forces to attack Marinabad." The Division Commandant was thinking
"Commandant sir!!!" A fellow soldier greeted
"What is it?" The commandant asked
"Sir, we have received a report from Marinabad." The soldier said
"What is it?" Commandant asked
"Am I correct? Are they attacked too? What's the status? Why is time running so slowly? Give me the information fast." The commandant was lost in himself.
"Sir, it says 'Marinabad is under attack. The Barrier of Peace has already been broken. We expect a huge number from the west. Most of our cadets are currently injured because of the missile shower. However, this isn't it; we have received reports from Hajira, Sangjapuram, and Gungagali that they too are attacked by Muvah.' That's it, sir." The soldier said
"You may go." Commandant ordered
"What? Is this Muvah's final move? Are they using all their strength against us to defeat us? What are they even thinking? They should know by now that Malwai far surpasses them in both manpower and machinery. Why are they gambling? No, it is like they are sacrificing their citizens in order to control Malwai. If Muvah falls, the Union of Nations will surely distribute Muvah among Malwai, Dravida, Cathay, and Khorasan; then why take this reckless step? It is true that if Muvah successfully captures Marinabad, they can capture the whole Indian Union, but it is not. Anyway, whatever comes, I, as the Divisional Commandant of the Marinabad Military Division, will destroy it.
"It is time for a showdown!" The commandant shouted, and with this shout, the Marinabad Military Division officially entered the war state.
With the help of several large-scale media companies and journalists, the news reached the United Nations and all over the world. The leaders of Anuhuac were also preparing for a battle against Ruskiya and Cathay, while Cathay prepared to attack Nippon, Malwai, and Dravida.
If this war between Muvah and Malwai does not end in the next 10 days, the Estonomus will join the war. The Estonomus are the five great powers of the world that have a non-roting membership in the Union of Nations and a strong effect on global issues. Anuhuac, Cathay, Britannia, Ruskiya, and Francias, along with two non-roting observants, Nippon and Dravida. This can lead to World War III, as the Estonomus have the duty to intervene and stop a war that threatens the peace of the world.
Will the Malwai Military's Chief in Command, Bakshi Mirchand Raya, and Muvah Army's Chief of Tri-Service Army, Salam Izafar Khurwan, agree to stop this war, or will they be the ones to begin this world war? What is the role of Shailya in this?
[To be continued in Chapter 15]