Summoning America

Chapter 93: Insight

"Of course, sir."

"And Naguano, do you happen to have any evidence of these sales? That these weapons certainly came from the Americans, and not the Muans or Mirishials?"

Naguano crossed his arms, looking up into the ceiling fan as he thought. "Hmm, no, I don't believe so, sir. Why, is the Department of War looking to fight the Americans?" He asked shakily. Having been to the United States personally and studied their weaponry, he was concerned about a direct engagement. Fighting the superpowers Mu and the Holy Mirishial Empire was one thing, but fighting the technological monstrosity that was the United States? That would be suicide.

Heimdall answered honestly, "You know just how prideful they can get. His Excellency has been exercising a lot of caution though, so I doubt that he'd declare war on them. I'm also confident that the Three Great Generals, with all their wisdom, can see how bad of an idea it is to poke that giant."

Naguano felt reassured by Heimdall's answer. However, talks of technological superiority brought him to the reason he came to his boss' office in the first place. "Sir, on the topic of the Americans and their technology, I think they're doing more than just selling weapons to the Sonalians and Nigrati. I think they're interfering with our radio systems."

Heimdall stared at Naguano silently, giving him a look that clearly suggested for him to continue.

"Our forces experienced radio and radar troubles, first in Hinomawari and now again, during the battle near the Nigrati coast. These issues severely hampered our forces. Having it happen twice, both in military settings? This can't be a coincidence."

Heimdall understood what Naguano was implying and it was reflected on his face. Despite this, he still harbored concerns, "I agree with you, lad. Though, I'm afraid that proving American interference might spark a war that we are ill-suited for. I'll bring up magnetic interference to our countermeasures folk, and tell them that the enemy mages have found a way to disrupt our technology."

Naguano opened his mouth to protest. He was worried that lying about the cause of the interference could lead their researchers down the wrong path, and produce ineffective countermeasures.

Before he could speak, however, he was stopped by Heimdall's raised hand. "I know what you're thinking, lad. I want to be honest about this, but there are bigger things at stake here. Do you understand?"

Naguano nodded, the fear of war with the Americans stifling any protest he was ready to give. "I do, sir."

"Alright then, if you have any more news, come back to my office."

"Of course, sir." Naguano got up, ready to leave. As he reached the door, he heard more words behind him.

"Keep up the good work, Naguano. You've provided a lot of insight on the Americans. Hopefully we won't need it in the future."

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Nivles Castle

The War Department's main strategic center plunged into chaos as the Three Great Generals scrambled to determine what went wrong. The defeats in the Sonal Kingdom and off the coast of the Nigrat Union were unprecedented, so much that nobody believed these losses until the devastated units actually showed up to friendly bases. Monstrous Wilder Heavy Tanks and once-impervious Mjolnir-class Battleships were somehow brought to ruin, not by a foe of equal might, but by primitive barbarians who were inferior to the former superpower Leifor in terms of technology. After suffering heavy losses, these vanguard units were forced to turn back and call for reinforcements that were never expected to be required.

According to a report from the Bureau of Information, advanced weaponry, either from Mu or the United States, were combined with creative magically enhanced tactics to outwit the Gra Valkan forces. The invasion forces dispatched to Sonal and Nigrat were unprepared for what they encountered. Much to the Generals' disappointment, these forces also recklessly charged into the enemy, believing that Gra Valkan technology was invincible and unbeatable. Evidently, this wasn't the case.