Bright Sword: I don’t want to be the king!

General Okamura Neiji flipped through the folder, and Lieutenant General Ando Nijusan continued, "Although the city of Sol has fallen into the hands of the enemy, it has also created an opportunity for the First Army. They are determined to use the railway network to destroy the main force of the 358th Brigade in one fell swoop!"

After hearing this, General Okamura Yasuji was moved.

If we can take this opportunity to completely destroy the 358th Brigade, the loss of Saul City may be forgiven.

General Okamura Yasuji asked: "Mr. Andachi, what is the likelihood that the General Staff thinks the First Army's plan can be implemented? What are the chances of defeating the 358th Brigade? If the operation fails, what impact will it have on the Empire?"

Lieutenant General Anda 358 responded respectfully: "General, the staff has discussed it in depth. We believe that the First Army's plan is highly feasible. With the railway supply, even if the 358th Brigade is indestructible, it cannot withstand the continuous attacks of our royal army. It is only a matter of time to recapture the city of Sol. The key lies in whether the th Brigade can be completely wiped out, or just repelled, or just frustrated. This depends on the determination and speed of action of the First Army."

General Okamura Neiji pondered for a moment, frowned and said: "Lord Anda, send a magic letter to the First Legion, and the command center approves their plan. This time, I hope to hear good news from them. Otherwise, I will no longer be able to protect them from the wind and rain!"

"As you command." Lieutenant General Anda Twenty-Three nodded immediately and said, "I will send a magic letter to the First Legion right away!"

After receiving the response from the headquarters, Lieutenant General Yoshimoto Sadaichi conveyed the order to Major General Hanatani Masaru, Chief of Staff of the First Army.

"Lord Hanaya, immediately order the 358th Division to depart from Guya City and take the magic train to Thor City. Order the rd Brigade to depart from Tyon City and head straight for Thor City. Both armies must encircle and destroy the main force of the th Brigade in Thor City!"

"As ordered!"

Outside the gate of Sol City, more than 2,000 imperial soldiers in khaki uniforms and iron helmets were swarming towards this place.

Putting down the telescope, Sun Jiang drew out the magic pistol from his waist and shouted: "The enemy is coming, get ready to fight!"

Your 358th Legion is too fearless and has repeatedly disguised itself as the Holy Spirit Army to deceive us.

It is simply audacious and without any honor.

Filled with rage, Governor Yoshino swung his warrior soul-slaying sword and roared, "Charge, and crush the enemy in one fell swoop!"

The Japanese army pounced on the 358th Army with great momentum, as ferocious as a wolf pouncing on its prey.

Before the two armies clashed, artillery from both sides had already begun to deploy magic artillery batteries in full swing.

The Third Dragon Rider Column gathered 12 Star Boom Cannons from three columns.

日军那边则是4门冥鸦九七式81邪焰炮，4门天启大正十一年式70烈风炮，外加8门炼狱九二式步兵炮。

Both sides tried their best to exert suppressive firepower and provide support to their comrades.

The shells rained down on the enemy, the explosions were deafening, and shrapnel flew everywhere like a meteor shower.

The warriors marched forward bravely under the artillery fire and launched an attack on the enemy.

The 358th Legion was slightly short of magic cannons, with soldiers and horses having less than half the firepower of a Japanese regiment. However, they did have a considerable advantage in light magic guns.

Sun Jiang held the magic box cannon and shouted, "Shoot! Shoot hard and drive these demons back into the abyss!"

The magic lancers of the 3rd Dragon Rider Column placed their guns firmly on the ground and fired fiercely at the enemy.

bang bang bang...

The magic bullets were like a torrential rain, knocking down Japanese soldiers one after another.

After being counterattacked, the demons immediately fell down.

They also set up the Twisted Jaw light magic gun, and the bursts of gunfire were continuous.

The Type 92 heavy magic gun was placed on the ground, ready to fire.

Thousands of soldiers from the 358th Legion, armed with ghost rifles, advanced while taking turns to provide cover fire.

At this moment, they used the three-three tactics, shuttling, encircling, and gradually eliminating the enemy through small-scale tactical cooperation, like a beast devouring the enemy. This was the specialty of the 358th Legion.

The Japanese had strong individual combat capabilities, at least in the early stages of the war.

Past victories had made them arrogant, and overall battlefield tactics had changed, but the way the soldiers fought had remained virtually unchanged.

When the Japanese army fought against the 358th Corps, they often faced a one-on-three situation.

The devil roared and rushed forward madly with the magic spear, trying to pierce the enemy in front of him.

boom!

Gunfire rang out.

The demon saw himself being shot in the chest, and until the last moment, his eyes were still filled with anger.

His face was full of resentment.

Until his death, he was still cursing in his heart: "You, the 358th Legion, are despicable and shameless, and you ignore the laws of war!"

For the soldiers of the 358th Regiment, alternating covering fire has become instinct.

They don't care about the demons' shouting and thoughts.

Anyway, after firing the gun, more demons will come. There is no time to think about anything else. The best thing to do is to eliminate the demons as soon as possible.

Governor Yoshino was at the Allied Forces headquarters. He saw through the magic mirror that the charging Imperial Army soldiers were suppressed by the enemy.

The casualties all over the ground made him furious.

"Fight back! How can our Great Sun Holy Emperor Army be defeated by the Chinese? Destroy the enemy, go ahead and defeat them!"

Another large army pressed forward, and several throwing magic pots opened fire at the same time. The magic bullets seemed to have eyes and rushed straight to the position of the Third Dragon Rider Column, exploding a sea of ​​fire...

On the mysterious El Niño continent, the Japanese army's grenade launcher is regarded as a terrifying existence. This lightweight artifact can accompany the infantry in the charge, respond to the call at any time, and is extremely accurate.

Four or five machine gunners have unfortunately died at the hands of grenadiers. The fall of these elite shooters is heartbreaking, as their growth was not easy.

The tacit coordination of long and short shots is a battle rhythm honed with countless magic ammunition.

Sun Jiang hid behind a mound and ordered, "Snipers, eliminate those bombers!"

Now each battalion is equipped with a sniper team, and three battalions have three teams, 30 snipers. They are scattered and shoot freely, bringing great pressure to the enemy's grassroots officers, grenadiers, and even machine gunners.

A Japanese soldier who had just set up a grenade launcher and was preparing to attack suddenly had a bullet hole in his head. His neck tilted instantly and he fell into the dust.

After killing the enemy, Chen Donghao pulled the bolt and aimed at the next target. He has become a sniper. Although he is not affiliated with the most elite sniper elite squad directly under the corps, the Mosin-Nagant sniper rifle in his hand has made him a member of the column.

Since owning this sniper rifle, Chen Donghao felt that as long as he had enough magic ammunition, he could kill hundreds of enemies.

Colonel Yoshino found that although he had fully deployed his reserve troops, they had achieved little results and were instead suppressed by the enemy.

Major Iwami Shintaro, the commander of the 228th Independent Infantry Battalion, returned with a face covered in dust and said earnestly: "Colonel, the enemy is clearly well prepared. Such an attack is extremely disadvantageous to us. Let's retreat and reorganize first, and then make plans!"

The commander of the 229th Independent Infantry Battalion, Major Kaino Sei, also pleaded, "Colonel, fighting like this will only waste the lives of the imperial soldiers. Even if we break through the defense line, we will not be able to rescue Shuo County!"

Hearing this, Colonel Yoshino reluctantly ordered: "Withdraw, retreat five kilometers and reorganize!"

Accompanied by sharp bugle calls, the Japanese army began to retreat.

The Third Column of the 358th Regiment did not pursue. After all, after a long march of 90 miles, everyone was exhausted.

If you can conserve a bit of energy, do your best to do so.

After the withdrawal, the first battalion was responsible for surveillance and building civil fortifications, while the second and third battalions were allowed to rest.

After less than two hours of rest, the signalman delivered a telegram.

"Commander, the Fourth Column sent a telegram saying that Shuo County has been successfully occupied."