Chapter 20 Look, the Owl

In the year 914 of Jules, August 3rd, 0100 hours, Prosen Army, Asgard Knights Armored Division headquarters.

Major General William Dietrich scrutinized the disheveled sergeant from the armored reconnaissance company and asked, "What was the cause of the artillery fire just now?"

The sergeant said, "We had entered the village of Kiryalev, planning to spend the night there. The platoon leader discovered a sentry missing and was organizing a search when the shelling suddenly started. It was swift and fierce.

"Then, before we could react, we heard hoofbeats!"

"Hoofbeats?" Major General William Dietrich repeated, surprised.

"Yes, hoofbeats! Cavalry charged at us, firing with submachine guns and semi-automatic pistols, and throwing hand grenades and Molotov cocktails. We were caught off guard.