New Terra Capital City Auroraborealis.

Season of Start Day 17th midnight.

April 17th 1 NE.

Ars along with Paul Khan Simmons of the Intelligence Department, Sir Daniel Valentine of the Defense Department and Dr.Willie Wayner of the Science Technology and Research Department is having a discrete meeting.

"So in other words, the bugs has the ability to travel long distance? How is that possible, Dr.Wayner?"

Dr.Wayner cleared his throat before speaking, "We have studied the alpha type bug and discovered that they can travel thousands of light years as long as they have enough nutrients to keep their body running. The fact that they can travel from one galaxy to another is something unique. We're still studying and verifying it. "

"And how much of a threat or rather what are the odds that the bugs can reach us here?"

"As I said your excellency. As long as they have nutrients that runs their body they can eventually reach us here. We also concluded that the reason for why the bugs evolved so fast was due to their complex diet. And yes, the chance for them to reach us is about 15%. But of course it take them so much time to reach us here. While on our way towards here almost every system we crossed so far were dead planets so if we prepared enough we can fend them of. Their numbers should be also minimize while on their way."

Ars rubbed his face and sighed heavily.

"If that's true, then we're going to change our original plan. So what are your opinion here everyone?"

There was an intense silence for a seconds before someone spoke.

"I believe we must put the bugs to our forefront. There's a saying that ' Prevention is better than cure '. Therefore we must prepare ourselves as to how we're going to deal with then in the future." Sir Daniel said.

"Sir Daniel is right your excellency." Paul Khan Simmons said.

"We must immediately expand our resources to rebuild our fleet, weapons and equipments. And we also in desperate need of manpower." He added.

Ars sighed, "So are you suggesting that we should take over this world Mr.Simmons?"

Paul shook his head, "Not entirely your excellency. We just need a piece of this planet, we can just trade some raw materials.There's at least ten continents here and only four continents are being settled by the natives. Also based on our studies, only 40% of the occupied continents are being settled by the natives."

"The populace would not like this."

"That's not true your excellency. This is necessary for us to survive and we'll treat our future subjects right anyway. I bet they would rather be thankful to us in the future."

Ars chuckled, "You speak like some noble shit, Paul. Anyway, fine. Since I don't want to see those damn bugs anymore, you have my permission for this operation."

Everyone present nodded.

"Understood, your excellency!"

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Port Town Pellé, Sol

Season of Start Day 19th, 320 NA.

April 19th 1 NE.

Duke Lucius Zhigulin and his men hastily packed their things in the steamship. The news of the invasion of Ainhart Empire has reached them by messaging them via magi-gram(telegraph). Duke Lucius cancelled his trip to New Terra. He left some diplomats to continue the future diplomatic relations with the new country.

"Milord we can leave now." Captain Dante said.

Duke Lucius nodded, "Alright, let's hurry. Curse those imperials!...they dare to invade the country founded by the hero of light! They will pay for this."

"Kael, Katarina. I will leave this to you. If the merchants says the truth, this New Terra might help us in some way. I bid you both farewell."

Both Kael and Katarina Alster bowed and replied, "Please leave this to us milord."

Duke Lucius boarded the ship as it starts to sail away from Sol.

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After Duke Lucius left. Kael and Katarina goes back to the where they stay. As they walk, a flock of people caught their attention where the lord of Sol, Baron Ed L'ars stood on a large cargo box.

"Listen citizens of Sol! I, baron Ed L'ars have a great news to all of you! Yesterday, I and the diplomats of the country New Terra has sighed an agreement! It states that from now on, Sol's sovereignty will now be transferred as a official and permanent colony of New Terra! And you citizens are also now owned by the government of New Terra!"

The aggravated citizens begun to protest.

"How dare you!"

"You fucking piece of trash! After stealing our gain you'll just sold us!"

"I'll kill you asshole!"

The crowd begun to charge towards Baron Ed but was stopped by the soldiers as they raised their magi-muskets and aimed it to the approaching crowds.

"If you approach the lord any longer we're going to open fire!"

The crowds stop to walk any further.

"Listen you filthy peasants! In the whole fourth civilization no one wanted useless people like you! All of you should be grateful that someone bought you imbeciles!"

Someone then threw a stone to Baron Ed.

"Argh! You bastaaaard!!!"

Baron Ed was about to order his soldiers to open fire but was stopped by Special Officer Sergeant Cedric.

"That's enough Baron...I mean former Baron Ed. My government will take over here."

Baron Ed cooled down himself, "Fine. Then me and my men will leave this place. Until next time sir Cedric."

"Farewell."

Baron Ed headed towards his residence, the crowd also begun to disperse.

Baron Ed and the Imperium's right to Sol was sold to the New Terra for 300 platinum coins. Special Officer Sergeant Cedric was the one who worked on the transferring of Sol. Thankfully, it seems the imperium itself wanted to get of rid of Sol, because of that, the agreement went smoothly without any hitch.

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City of Basilik, Fredericana Holy Kingdom

Large explosion echoed throughout the city of Basilik as the magi-cannons of the 4th Artillery battalion of the Ainhart Empire pound the walls of the city.

Area near the walls was full of debris. The 5th,6th and 7th wyvern squadron of the holy kingdom hid in the clouds as they try to be not spotted by the enemy.

Captain Iaia Casus is the leader of the three squadron. Her mission is to destroy the enemy's magi-cannons.

"Captain! Our target is in sight!"

Captain Iaia nodded, "Roger that. Squadron 5th go for the left flank, 6th flank to the left, me and the 7th squadron will target the middle ones!"

The whole squadrons replied, "Roger that, Captain!"

The three squadrons dispersed as they dive towards their targets.

Captain Iaia's wyvern open its mouth, then a ball of fire form from it as she ordered her wyvern to fire.

"Enemy wyverns! Prepare the ballistas!"

Before the imperials could prepare their ballistas, the 7th squadron already fired their wyvern's fire ball.

"Too late now fools!"

"R–retreat! Dispers—AHHHHH!!!!"

Before the imperial soldiers could run. The fiery hot fireballs of the 7th wyvern squadron hits their perspective target. Unfortunate soldiers got burned to crisp while others managed to run with some burns on their body.

The magi-battery got exposed to fire and cause a huge second chain explosion.

"Hahahahaha! Serves you right heathens!"

Captain Iaia falls back to their base while observing the burning artillery lines of the empire.

She was interrupted when one of his crew yelled to her, "Captain! Enemy wyverns, there are 20– no 40 of them are heading towards us!"

Captain Iaia clicked her tongue, "Increase your speed. We're not going to face them head on. Tell the base that large number of enemy wyverns are coming."

"Understood, Captain!"

One of her wyvern riders with the magi-radio started to contact their main base.

[ This is 7th squadron. Multiple enemy wyverns are heading towards us, requesting for support.]

[ Base. Request acknowledge. Bring the enemy near our air ballistae. ]

[ Understood.]

"Captain base told us to bring the enemies to our air defense!"

"Alright! Hurry up so we can finish our job for today!"

"Yes, Captain!"

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On land. Midnight.

Dressed in Blue colored military uniform similar to that of an 1800s. The 4th imperial division consist of 50,000 soldiers marched towards the ranks of the 3rd army division of the holy kingdom.

Vice Captain Kaos stands Infront of his troop, beside him is their captain, Captain Lou Axer. They were greatly outnumbered with only 25,000 soldiers in their division, meanwhile the enemy division has about 50,000.

Their division originally has 40,000 troops however since the day war begun the superior magi-muskets of the imperials decimated their division greatly. Although their air force bombarded the enemies with fireballs, enemy wyvern squadrons always fought back.

So far, the holy kingdom have already 67,000 casualties, meanwhile the imperials only lost 23,000 men. This was the most devastating loss of troops on the holy kingdom within a week of battle with the Ainhart Empire.

Sweat poured down from Vice Captain Kaos' face as the imperials marches.

His captain begun to speak. "Listen! If we let these heathens to cross this city, it will affect our lives greatly! Our family, your father, mother, sister, brother, wife and child will be in danger! They will purge and steal our precious holy kingdom! Do want to let these heathens to past us!?"

Their troops responded. "No, Captain!"

Captain Lou smiled widely. "Great! Then, don't let them pass and let's fight for the holy queen!"

"Make ready!"

The Fredericanians raised vertically their magi-muskets.

"Present!" 

They aimed their magi-muskets to the approaching 4th division of the imperial army.

Captain Lou waited patiently for them to enter their effective range.

Finally the imperials came in to a stop.

"Fire!"

Hail of round balls fired upon the imperials, bullets hits the imperial ranks. The injured and dead imperials were quickly replaced.

The imperials returned fire to them.

"Aim!"

"Fire!"

With a much more superior fire power. The imperials fire their class-3 magi-muskets to the troop of Vice Captain Kaos.

The bullets pierced whoever it hits. Blood splattered on the back of his head from those hit by the bullets.

Shout and cries of pain was heard in their ranks, Vice Captain Kaos ignored the noises and focuses on the battlefield. He then called on his captain.

"Reorganize the ranks! Reload your magi-muskets and prepare to return fire!"

Kaos turned his head to his captain, "Captain, we shou—"

When Kaos turned, to his surprise his captain isn't there. He then turned his sight on the ground, only to found his captain headless.

A cannon ball unfortunately got his captain's head.

"No—no way... Captain...."

Kaos trembled, however he still remained his composure. As a high ranking officer, he must display what is a true soldiers is to his men.

He glanced over his troops who already reloaded their magi-muskets.

Vice Captain Kaos took over command. "Make ready!"

"Present!"

"Fire!"

After they released hail of bullets, Vice Captain Kaos ordered his men for close combat.

"Prepare for close combat!"

He pointed his sabre to the enemies and started to sprint.

"Charge!!!"

"FOR THE HOLY KINGDOM!!!"

"FOR THE HOLY QUEE—"

Vice Captain Kaos wobbled and falled from his knees. He glanced to his chest. He got caught by not one, but three bullets from the imperials.

His vision started to get blurry until he heard a [*ting] sound.

"Ella...Forgive me..."

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Season of Start Day 20th, 320 NA.

April 20th 1 NE.

Inside the lord's mansion. The commanders and officers of the 3rd and 4th Army held a meeting regarding the current war against the Ainhart Empire.

An officer wearing a pair of white and yellow formal military uniform started to report the casualties.

"We have lost a total of 71,250 men. While the imperial army only suffered more than 30,000 casualties so far. Unlike the recent battles this past days, we only lost at least 4,000 men which is great."

An officer, Commander Austros Orleon of the 4th division interrupted.

"Great? What did you mean by that? Is it great to lose 4,000 lives? Are you a fucking dickhead!?"

General Rascul Jaia calmed him. "Cool down, Commander Austros. He's just a new officer so be easy on him."

"Continue"

"Ah–yes! We have 20,000 injured, 13,000 got minor injuries, 2,000 seriously injured and 5,000 were critically injured, some of them already died. Reports also said that we have multiple cases of soldiers who got trauma from the frontline. Our healers are doing the best as they can. Civilians also started to volunteering to help the injured. That's all for now, General."

General Rascul sighed heavily. "Not good. Just within a week we suffered more than 30% of our infantry, if this keep on going the imperial army will surely overwhelmed us, and those new magi-muskets." He sighed once again.

"So, is there are movements or traces of their warships?"

The officer shook his head. "Our scout hasn't found anything yet regarding the warships, General. Only Magi-ships was seen moving around the border."

"I see. You're dismissed now."

The officer bowed before leaving the room.

"It seems we need to make new plans. Don't want to let those imperials to kept on killing our men."

Commander Rascul scoffs. "Should have done that much earlier. Now look at us, in just mere week we have a record breaking loss of soldiers within a week timeframe."

"Well...that may be true. We need to hold them here at all cost. Otherwise—"

Before General Rascul could finish a soldier barge into his room.

"Gen–General! Enemy warships are approaching us!"

General Rascul froze for a moment, then returned to his composure.

"Contact the wyvern battalion. Evacuate the injured and volunteers, prepare the air defenses and contact the capital!"

The soldier nodded. "Understood, General!"

After the soldier exited the room, both General Rascul and Commander Austros started to collect important papers, documents and equipments.

"Of all times. Why only this time!"

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A/N: These past days I lost motivation to work on this chapters. So I wasted my time playing PUBG, luckily I won a chicken dinner. A 1 vs 3 situation and to my surprise I was able to win. With all honesty I suck at playing games. However somehow I still manage to win lol. So I finally got motivated thanks to my enemy looting their kills first XD.

Anyway, enjoy this chapter dear readers!