4.1 - Visit Walluo City

Berril Plains, northwest of Magwurt City

 0738 hours, June 7, 2025

Under the morning sun, a convoy consisting of

3 units M1151 Ripper

4 units M1152 Carrier Personnel 

7 units M1152 Cargo 

crossed the Berril Plains heading westward. In the convoy, there were only 3 M1151 Rippers because the route was estimated to be safe from Black Eagle interference.

Moreover, now a Tamir Air Defense System battery is also being deployed at Fort Cambia, to strengthen the battery that was previously deployed at FOC South 860.

Each Tamir ADS battery has 12 launcher vehicles, 9 of which are equipped with independent radar so there is no need to stick to the Command & Fire Distribution Vehicle. With the right network pattern, one Tamir ADS battery can cover an area up to 140 km from the protected site, or twice the effective range of Tamir missiles.

Initially, the vehicle launcher from the first battery was concentrated at FOC South 860 to protect Magwurt City.  However, with the opening of the Nouel field on the Berril Plains and the area that was handed over by the Northern Coalition, and the establishment of outposts for the Tuscan Guard at various strategic points throughout the Tuscan Region, the Tamir ADS network formation was changed so it could cover a wider area.

That's why, although currently the entire LAV Shorad is being used to support operations on the southern side of the Southeast Triangle, with the performance of two Tamir ADS batteries the entire Tuscan Region still has an adequate air defense. The air defense even protruded into the territories of several neighboring regions.

From behind the wheel of the M1152 in the second position, Captain Rumus gazed at the Berril Plains in awe.

Even though he was the commander of General Khartoum's bodyguard, Captain Rumus was involved in the hunt for the remains of the Northern Coalition a few months ago. That's why he witnessed firsthand how effective and efficient the TF Amethyst personnel worked in eliminating the remaining forces that refused to surrender, handling prisoners, or taking care of thousands of scattered corpses by cremating them.

The monks from Nemo Temple were then summoned to pray for the fallen North Coalition personnel, and a memorial was erected to commemorate them. After that, the process of cultivating the Berril Plains and the areas that were handed over by the Northern Coalition began immediately, and the results were visible in a matter of weeks as if war with the Northern Coalition had never happened.

The surface of the Berril Plains, which was previously barren and only patches of grass at some small area, is now almost completely covered with barley sprouts.  Meanwhile, in several locations the Tuscan Guard outpost and TF Amethyst facilities were established.

Two days ago, to be precise after he finished his car driving course, Captain Rumus received an order to guide the Amethyst Merchant personnel, who would market Amur Beer to Walluo City in the Kandez Region.

Amethyst Merchant designated Kandez Region as a second marketing location after Magwurt City due to its proximity and relatively affluent population. In addition, the Kandez Region is a producer of agricultural and livestock products that are needed by Magwurt City.

Amethyst Merchant's attempt to spread its wings to Walluo City was wrapped in Operation Koi Fish, and was led directly by LtC. Slane.

Captain Rumus turned to LtC. Slane before saying.

"18 km before we exit the Berril Plains, after that we will take the 29 km long hilly route."

LtC. Slane nodded before saying.

"Understood."

LtC. Slane has studied intel regarding the region he will visit.

The Kandez Region has very fertile land.  However,  their territory was at an altitude where Nouel could not live. So even though the people will not be short of foodstuffs, the Region will never become a dominant force.

At the same time, the Kandez Region was also nearly impossible to invade because its natural conditions did not allow large numbers of troops to enter simultaneously.  Moreover, the Kandez Guard was a mountain infantry adept at deploying guerrilla tactics in the harsh highlands.

Before long, the convoy of humvees entered the hilly route.  Even though the speed had to be reduced, the convoy easily devoured the steep path until finally the walls of Walluo City appeared in the distance.

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Walluo City's East Gate

 0836 hours, June 7, 2025

From above the city wall Captain Beust looked at the 14 approaching iron chariots, while in his heart he wondered how the iron chariots could move without needing to be pulled by a horse.

'No wonder the Centurion's report sounds like a bullcrap.'

Captain Beust then turned to the Centurion who was standing beside him and saying,

"I will greet them myself, be prepared to close the gate if they show bad intentions."

"But Kap--"

"Don't argue and follow my order."

Although his heart was beating wildly, Captain Beust casually descended from the city walls.

He could not let the Centurion and the city gatekeeper who usually bluff and dominate, greet the guests who came by riding the magic iron chariot.

If the guests are messengers from the 2nd world authority or even the 1st world authority, and the guard who received them has offended them, then as the officer in charge of the east wall he must be willing to put his head on the tray to make up for the stupidity of his men.

Because of that Captain Beust chose to greet those who came by riding the iron chariot directly. Although this choice is not completely safe, at least he still has a chance to live.

Not long after he cut through the crowd around the iron carriage that stopped at the side of the road, Captain Beust was immediately taken aback.

'Rumus?'

With a face full of question marks Captain Beust looked at the driver who got off the second iron carriage. He knew Captain Rumus because the Tuscan Guard officer had come to buy food several times from the agricultural area on the south side of Walluo City.

Captain Beust also recognized several members of the Tuscan Guard who disembarked from the third and last iron carriage, but he did not recognize most of his guests who got off holding oddly shaped short sticks. The clothes they wore were also unusual.

"Long time no see Captain Beust."

Without hesitation Captain Beust shook Captain Rumus's hand, but his gaze continued to fixate on the humvee beside him.

"This iron carriage is called a car, and is driven by a machine so it doesn't need to be pulled by a horse."

Captain Beust nodded his head like an enlightened hermit, but to be honest he didn't understand Captain Rumus's explanation at all.

"Did you come to buy food staples?"

"Yes, but before that we intended to sell beer to several bars."

"You want to sell beer?"

Seeing Captain Rumus nod, Captain Beust immediately tilted his head, then in a half-mocking tone he asked.

"Did you guys collect all the Magwurt City residents piss and give it yeast, then call it beer?"

Captain Rumus chuckled for a moment before saying.

"Of course not, Tuscan Region's condition has improved and we have a reliable partner."

Captain Beust was silent, while in his mind he was remembering some news of the Tuscan Region, echoed by the merchants of the Northern Coalition.

"I hear that you allied with the cursed magicians under the guise of Amethyst Merchants, and by using a cursed technique repelled the Northern Coalition, until they lost more than 100 thousand personnel, Fort Cambia, and some of their territory."

Captain Rumus sighed silently while inwardly he was grateful, because Amethyst Merchant had predicted the incitement that the Northern Coalition would bring and prepared an appropriate response.

With a smile Captain Formula then said.

"I hope you don't believe that bullshit."

Captain Beust rolled his eyes before saying.

"Of course not, no matter how I imagine it, it's hard to see a conflict between regions that lasts for several days will cost more than 100 thousand lives."

Captain Rumus smiled faintly as Captain Beust continued.

"I think they carelessly going too deep and creating a long and fragile corridor. The Tuscan Guard then launched a high-risk attack on Fort Cambia and somehow captured the fortress. Then messed up their retreat as well as their logistical route and broke the invasion."

Captain Rumus smiled cheerfully before saying.

"I can't go into the details, but that was how we won the battle."

Captain Rumus then handed a leather pouch to Captain Beust, who was instantly gasped as he examined its contents.

"The entrance fee is plenty, but I still have to check your iron carriage."

"Of course, and if we may, we'd like to park it near the city walls while we look for buyers."

Captain Beust immediately gave a broad smile before saying.

"Please choose the most convenient location."

After once again shaking Captain Beust's hand, Captain Rumus then entered Walluo City with LtC. Slane and his four bodyguards, as well as a member of the Tuscan Guard in charge of bringing Amur Beer sample.

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