Fate of the Unlucky - The Fall of Touimai (Part 1)

Entanian HQ - Northern Front 

A few hundred kilometres away, Major General Tegsa, a prodigy of a soldier during his early days, had received news about the fall of the Northern Frontlines for the United Army from a call sent by a radioman on the front. 

A creak at the doorway startled Tegsa from his daze. He looked up to see Colonel Yaishki with a broad smile on his face, "Major General Tegsa, don't you agree that the taste of sweet, sweet victory is near for us?" he said. 

Tegsa sighed, with a hint of relief and unease. “Indeed, Yaishki. Victory seems close. However, we cannot be certain that our god will favour us in these last moments of this front." he replied, turning around to look out of the window in his office. Outside showed the grey and bleak skies of the north, a sign meaning snow was about to arrive. 

"And aren't you in the army? So why are you wearing a naval uniform?" Tegsa questioned his comrade. 

"Indeed, one cannot be too prepared yes, I do agree, and about my naval uniform, it's my old naval uniform when I originally served in the Navy. Despite being in the Army, I still have the rank of Commander in the Navy so I had some Naval-related issues I had to deal with. For now, let us enjoy this occasion with a bottle of 25-year-old wine shall we?" 

"Oh? A rare duel-rank holder. Are you going to aim for Captain rank? It's equivalent to Colonel rank in the Army."

The rich aroma of aged wine filled the room as Yaishki poured two glasses. The crimson colour of the wine shimmered in the dim sunlight that pierced into Tegsa's office.  

"As they always told me, 'seize the moment at the right time', so I'll work on it, Major General." 

The United Army's forces are far too weak and small to do anything against our stronger and much larger forces deployed there. So it should be fine to slack off a little, that's what Tesga thought. Yaishki handed Tegsa one of the two glasses of wine,

“Speaking of victory,” Tegsa began, accepting the glass, “What about Touimai? The Sagen Republic’s new law… forcing civilians to fight… how do we handle 2.4 million people?” he took a sip, surprised by the intense and strong flavour of the wine.

Yaishki leaned back, swirling the liquid in his glass. “A classic dilemma. We can’t just… eliminate them all. Although, it would be good firing experience for the new recruits." 

Tegsa scoffed at the mere thought of it. It was barbaric and would probably get him in a huge load of trouble with the higher-ups of the military. 

Colonel Yaishki noticed the disapproval of his commanding officer, looked up and began to think. After taking a few sips of wine, 
"Major General, this may sound ridiculous but I believe due to the politics of the Sagen Republic, the citizens would most likely hate their country; especially the politicians that make and pass laws..." he said. 

"Hm? I'm intrigued. Please continue." 

"Imagine an army of disgruntled citizens, eager to strike back at their oppressors. We simply offer them a chance to fight for a better future… on our side.” Yaishki smirked as he proposed the idea. 

A slow smile spread across Tegsa’s face. Yaishki, for all his "strange" quirks, there was no denying that he was a creative strategist. “An army of… traitors?” he pondered aloud.

Allowing those who want to join our army to do so and have a chance to kill off their corrupt leaders? This is only a plan that a devil would think of! But... I must say, it's a very good idea. 

"Heh." 

"Major General?" 

Tegsa cannot help it. he ended up bursting out, laughing. "I LIKE it! I'll permit you to do that." Tegsa finally answered. "For a plan good as this, we shall call this Operation Traitor. Unless the higher-ups have a different plan in mind, I'll think you know who will lead this Operation, Colonel."

Being quite shocked, Colonel Yaishki took a few moments to recover. "Thank you, Major General. I shall commence this Operation up to your expectations." 

Colonel Yaishki finished his glass of wine, bowed, and left the room. 

Major General Tegsa watched as Yaishki left the room before turning to face the window behind him. He approached the window, swirling his wine as he did so and watched the nature surrounding the Northern Front's Headquarters. 
"This front... no, this war, will be fascinating indeed. I'll hope to see more of these plans in the future, Colonel." he mumbled. 

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(Edits: Changed the conversation from 1st person to 3rd person. 20/11/22)