Chapter 29 The beginning of black storm

Part 1. (Re-editing with Ogre Rou suggestion)
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The land was dyed in black. coldly, dull shine in full black tone, the heavy hard metallic black.

The one that turned the land into black is a giant knight that wearing a black full body armor--- silhouette knights.

Its number is numerous, enough to cover the entire land almost like an illusion.

A giant silhouette knight troops had been lined up and gathered in this place.

This place is the imperial capital city of "Jaroudeku Kingdom", one of the major power countries among the western countries.

A huge and magnificent royal palace is located in the center, 

A vast space at hand is paved with a wide array of cobblestones.

From the balcony of the royal palace that protrude to the outside.

There is an insole area packed with this just black iron carpet

It is possible to overlook at every corner of the square since there were a few empty balconies.

There are two people, one was a woman.

They had been glaring at the innovated jet-black knight from earlier,

Soon, one young man is walking out in the front.

His age about mid 20 years old, a young man with a fearless impression.

In the conjunction that he walked to,

A giant, which lower its head hushed the beating of its heart.

Suppressed by intake & exhaust sound of "Ether Reactor", a crystal tissue ringing almost not audible.

The surrounding has become quiet as it died out.

Gazing at the black knight that was solidified as a statue,

The young man nodded with satisfaction, then begin to speak in a calm tone.

His voice had transmitted to every corner of this plaza, just what gimmick he used for this trick?

[...To think that I will be able to witness this day, it struck my chest real hard, Gentleman of "Black Jaw Knights", become a heroic!! Our country will conquer the west.]

He is "Kratos Sal Jaroudeku", the eldest child of Jaroudeku Kingdom's king, "Bartolomeu Bult Jaroudeku" 

He stops his speech and slowly turns around.

His pair of beautiful eyes gives the impression of cleverness,

He intent to release his loving gaze of power in the surrounding just now.

[As you gentleman knew that our country father, His majesty Bartolomeu had fallen in sickness. In the past when our fathers near death door (he mean the king in the past), our land was divided by the despicable rebel. Our biggest task for aim is always to regain it back. Just how much regret that our father has embraced? it was unbearable!, We must not abandon that aspiration and inherit it!]

Gasun! Gasun! , the black knights nailed a prey in their hand to the ground,

A prey that represent a substitute for the thing that he said.

While Kratos show his please at such a view, He continues the words.

[Once in the past, The land of the west was just one country, It was ruled under the lone king. Gentlemen, all of you should already hear it before, the name of that country is "Father of the world"(Fil Zehnder Ar Baden). now, the remain of that country....is my country, Jaroudeku Kingdom, Kshypreuk Kingdom , The coalition country of Rokard, and The isolated country of the elven race (Elves Flag)...  all of these huge nations are the remains that divided]

His word gradually began to take on heat,

those part also begin sound like exaggerated.

It had been directed to all these black knights.

["Father of the world" will oversee the people , even get rid of  the magical beast that pose a mighty matchless power, an exactly ideal country! However, due to the flame of the harbor ambition that those foolish people conducted, devoured this utopia. We, Jaroudeku kingdom, who inherit the blood of power that once perishes, The rightful successor. We have responsibility to dispel our fathers regret!]

The black phantom silhouette knights resume it beating in unison to match his brandishing arm.

Soldiers of black iron knight revive from their status state and stamping their shield to their feet.

It was a chorus that responds to their lord's word.

An unexpected disturbance sound echoes in the square that paved with cobblestones, going roar to all directions thru the land.

Kratos shake the restraint arm again at the roar of the black iron knight that fill with pressure.

The sound of steel immediately stopping and become one of the tranquility.

[The time has come!]

Despite his murmur being quiet, it went soak in the heart of those who listened with hidden ambition. 

The knight runner manipulates the black iron armor one by one, their intense pupils staring at the holo-projector without realizing themselves. 

[That time has returned to us, return to the great one again under our banner, the utopia country that was torn by a number of regrets!!]

The knight's cry are all raised at once,

The roar of ether reactor that raised up it output has shaken the air.

It is no longer important about who is saying what, 

Since there are no one who able the grasp what is accurate.

Only some enthusiasm left in this place, a madness one that will engulf all everything.

[The Black jaw knights of our army will retake the rightful land! All soldiers too! Prepare for move out!]

In place of his ill father,  Kratos is about to take sovereign his country.

His word is already equal to Bartolomeu word, the king of Jaroudeku kingdom.

It does not take much time for the knight runners who fuel with the flame of conquest enter their silhouette knight, start walking and shaking the land immediately after that.

***

West calendar, at the year 1281.

Jaroudeku kingdom made a declaration of war to the neighbor country, The coalition country of Rokard.

About a week later after that declaration, Black Jaw knight order , Bronze Nail knight order, Copper Fang knight order,  the greatest war potential of Jaroudeku kingdom, which belongs to the hexagonal knight order.

A total of 11 squadrons (about 600 machines) was mobilized,

They begin their march to the border all at once.

Here,

The greatest all-out war by the greatest country of the west, It will be known and called in later time as "Western Grand Storm" 

The curtain of battle has unfolded.

Part 2. (Re-editing with Ogre Rou suggestion) 

[...in the end, The coalition country of Rokard does not last more than one month....]

At capital city of Kshyperuk kingdom, "Dell Van Cool"

Among the royal castle tower in the middle of the city

Inside an exceptionally vast audience chamber.

A bitterness down figure is sitting on the throne that decorated with a delicate sculpture

The king of this country , "Agusty Varo Kshyperuk"

A copy of news that arrived from the west border this early morning, cause a deep wrinkle in his eyebrow.

Its content, simply put that "the coalition country of Rokard has fallen" 

Since the time of war declaration that Jaroudeku kingdom made,

Kshyperuk kingdom had been tracking its movement,

In the end,  The result was settled much faster than they had anticipated.

[Rokard was a coalition of small country after all, even if they have years worth of experience in defense warfare, but....there are clearly differences between the nation power compared to Jaroudeku ]

[According to the news, Jaroudeku's way of battle is to rely on pure brute force.  It went ate the whole country from the front without any strategy.]

[As expect from the major power country, So much of military force in Jaroudeku....]

King Agusty listening to the unanimously bandy princes who gathered during the audience.

Two large renown nations among the west countries, Jaroudeku kingdom and Kshyperuk kingdom.

These two countries did not adjacent to each other, in the mean time, 

A small nation group called as Rokard nations was located there.

It was sandwiched between the east and west of the 2 major powers, almost as its role was a "Buffer Zone" between both countries.

Theses countries had been living up like this for a long time.

It was an effort that of that small country have, there was no central government but they keep ask each other in the union to make decision,

Such as giving an imitation to check and balance by using the military tension between the two nations, quite conducting a clever move.

[In another word, there was something in Jaroudeku that cause them to increase its force rapidly, burning again with ambition, something...]

The princes look at each other while king Agusty muttered the  conclusion.

They also think the same thing without disagree.

Furthermore, the fact that puzzled them are not only just that.

Even after they defeated the Rokard Coalition, there was no report that Jaroudeku Army stops they marching.

Rather, the news report that they received is the opposite. 

[...And after they end the war with that small country group, They also continue after our country. no matter how much force that country possess, They are clearly pushing too much compared to the past.]

Put the coalition country aside, Kshyperuk kingdom possesses the same military strength as Jaroudeku kingdom, they should be a formidable enemy to them.

Even if Jaroudeku was a powerhouse too, It's not an opponent that has a power to continuing both wars in succession.

It could be said that the west possesses a temporary stability so far.

In another word, there was something occurred in Jaroudeku kingdom that causes the change to overturn this premise.

Kshyperuk kingdom is in a great peril if it does not know what is that "Something", 

That suspicion had come crossing on king Agusty's mind.

He did not show a timid appearance as the king,

He also had a feeling of crisis that can't be ignored.

[In any case, we can't turn a blind eye from this since now we were being challenged.]

The king murmurs with full determination,

the nobles who gathered in this place also did not display their tension.

the complexion level of Kshyperuk kingdom aristocracy is bad among the west countries. 
TN: I think "bad" mean "possessive" in this line.

Jaroudeku kingdom black knights will come pouring at their territory soon.

[Go assemble our troop in "Shiruda Toraida fort" ASAP. We are going to give those arrogant invaders a lesson.]

"Shiruda Toraida Fort" --- the defense line that protects Kshyperuk kingdom western border.

The citadel that ambushes Jaroudeku army,

It existence guarantee an absolute protection of Kshyperuk kingdom.

The nobles began to move hastily after they were told a basic solid measure by the king.

(Although, the existence of Shiruda Toraida fort is renown among the west and Jaroudeku should know that as well. up until now, It was a un-penetrate fortress no matter how many numbers it faces. Are they have the confidence to overcome it as well...?)

King Agusty only think up inside his mind while looking at the state of the nobles.

While having an obscure feeling,

His long gaze directed through the long wall that exists in the far west.

Part 3. (Un-edited)

Jaroudeku's army had destroyed coalition country of Rokard in the blink of an eye, as it continues marching into the vicinity of  Kshyperuk kingdom border.

Kshyperuk kingdom, western border line, near coalition country of Rokard border.

A smooth terrain that covered all of the areas is called, Bastor plain.

With less obstacle,  it is really an unsuitable terrain to engage a defense formation against a large army but,

Kshyperuk kingdom had built a long protective great wall that suitable to called a work of power nation.

One of this large great wall is called "Shiruda Yukushia", one of the walls that Shiruda Todaira fort posses,

It posses a solid wall with a height of several times of silhouette knight,

Behind it, the fortified camp spread around the area

The defense capabilities are boost greatly when combining them together,

It was no an exaggerated to say it won't fall even face an attack of 1000 silhouette knights.

Before this large great wall of impregnable stronghold, that notified the world about the might of Kshyperuk kingdom,

Jaroudeku military deployed silhouette knights in large formation,

An all-out attack formation from the front.

At the center position of Jaroudeku troops that blacken the plain,

There are people speaking while their look at the wall of long stone that block the vision.

[As expected, this is really one of world renown fort, it is impregnable strong fortress of the enemy.]

[Hmph, a sign of coward, after all, all they do is just merely hole up themselves behind it.]

There is a person with the similar appearance to the 1st prince of Jaroudeku, Kratos. however, he looks slightly childishness when compared to Kratos.

A haughtiness that impossible to hide was floating around him.

His name is "Cristobal Hasslo Jaroudeku", as the name of Kratos's younger brother, the second prince of Jaroudeku kingdom.

He was assigned as the general of this Jaroudeku kingdom expeditionary force.

The name of the middle-aged man who had a hefty physique which stands beside him is "Dorote Mardones".

He was Cristobal staff who does not belong to the knights order.

Among the heavy tension that radiated between both army that stand ready to engage each other,

The two persons really had a carefree small talk while their attention sticks on the best wall fortress.

From their position, Kshyperuk's army which builds a defensive position in front of their best wall fortress can be seen.

But no matter how robust wall fortress is, any collision from attack would allow a crack to happen, it will remain exposed as an opening to attack.

Kshyperuk army too, will not focus their force to fortify at one place.

Overlooking at the guarded Kshyperuk's army that did not come out to repel the Jaroudeku army,

Cristobal floating a violent smile like a predator that ready to pounce on its prey, just like a hunting game.

[Did Kshyperuk had taken a forward defense? just like we want them to do, Your highness]

[Such an old tactic, it's sad but it still around. well then, it is good for us to keep participate in this glare match?.... although it unpleasant but it seems that some of us begin to flinch. first of all, the enemy is human, let go war!]

[My pleasure!]

His decision was relayed on the next day.

Together with the sun rises, Jaroudeku army began to march.

Matching the trumpet sound that echoes thru battlefield,

The array of black iron knight begins to move forward.

Forming number of columns, the formation of Jaroudeku army press forward.

That is exactly, just like an illusion of black wall that rushing to swallow its prey such a pressure is now absorbed into the mind of Kshyperuk soldiers.

[Is that...Jaroudeku new type silhouette knight?... how should I say...it's huge...] 

The knight runners who sitting in the cockpit of Kshyperuk Mass production silhouette knight "Leswant", forget their breath at the majesty of Jaroudeku army that approach before their eyes.

A huge knight, and it is not a metaphor, the coordination of Jaroudeku military state of the art silhouette knight "Tyrantor", 

It's huge when compared to their Leswant in 1 on 1.

Tyrantor possess a formidable heavy armor and incredible large output power packed in it body.

Rather than say it's fatty, it's over bursting in with power instead.

When Kshyperuk army witnesses the marching Jaroudeku army, they immediately begin to return fire.

A long-distance attack from Shiruda Yukushia wall.

A rain of stone perform by stone throwing had pour over the Jaroudeku army.

It is not funny if get hit by it, even Leswant's shield would be crush.

However, Tyrantor just only held up its shield and deal with stone very easy.

Just how much power that new machine of Jaroudeku army have?

Beside their stoning attack does not have any effect, Kshyperuk's army still learn another horror fact.

The press forward Jaroudeku army had reached their silhouette arms firing range. 

The powerful bullet from both sides begins to rewrite the terrain.

In the meantime, Tyrantor troops were approaching to the verge position of Kshyperuk army.

If it this close, they could hit their ally.

Stone throwing can't use any longer.

Tyrantor troops just abandon their shield and rush into close combat.

They just simple walk across the defensive barricade that built before the fort,

The sound of sword crossing from both armies echoes thru that place.

[W, what is this guy?.... so hard! my weapon is not getting through!?]

[Damn it! my sword, my sword being bounced back...kuh!?]

Without requiring much of times, it became a one-sided battle than expect.

Tyrantor had demonstrated it's invincible fighting capability.

Tyrantor thick and curve armor easily bounce back Leswant sword attack, it is a heavyweight type to displaying a matchless power like that, it pulverizes Leswant with a single blow in reverse.

Beside it nearing attack in dense column formation that coming, Kshyperuk army was beating helplessly and scattered.

Worse than king Agusty's premonition, Jaroudeku army and it's new machine are powerful.

In the past, the performance of silhouette knight that Jaroudeku army and Kshyperuk army used are not dramatic different.

Judging from the past, there probably was an exceptional innovation that causes a revolution inside Jaroudeku.

Even he learn it by now, it won't comfort Kshyperuk soldiers who are being crushed right now.

[Damn, that Jaroudeku punk, this match already go their way....!]

[There is no point for us to continue held this position...retreat! retreat back to Shiruda Todairo fort to defense it!!]

After quite a time passed, Bastor plain had become a barren land which was left behind with red flame by the black iron knight.

An average number of Leswant wreckage visible, only a few wreck belong to the black iron knight.

At Kshyperuk army which suffered one side damage and pain, there was no other choice for them beside retreat.

Fortunately, the boasting Tyrantor of Jaroudeku army lacked mobility heavily due to their heavy armor that cost a lot of large output power.

It can't chase the retreat Kshyperuk army properly, they barely make a good escape from Jaroudeku heavyweight troops which seem to be possible.

While watching enemy troops fill the plain, the remaining soldiers within the absolute wall which Kshyperuk boast a non-successful invasion were in despair and anxiety.

Jaroudeku new machine boasts overwhelming power.

With the black tsunami that flood before them, no matter how much strong of the impregnable fort, it will not last forever.

This is their 1st time, to carrying a doubtful feeling in their chest about non-succession invasion fortress legacy. 

The messenger horse was immediately dispatched from the fort to imperial city,

The hope of soldiers in the fort was carrying along with it.

While advancing at the foothill of the fort, Jaroudeku army is neither panic and proceed at it slowly.

They prepare to besiege the fort before them.

Compare to Kshyperuk army that already loses confidence, the appearance is too indifferently, it has not even display eeriness.

They did not show enthusiasm to hunt down the enemy nor lacked the focus before their prey.

Just only him, Cristobal broad his smile in his command stronghold at Jaroudeku force that exists in the rear.

[Ku Ha Ha Ha! That's thrilling, just now, our guys are like eating a cake but time sure flying!]

[It would be, of course, You putting into a word very well, Your highness. as expected of powerful Black Jaw Knights, this is surely causing damage to the enemy wall]

[That seem so, Shall I show you the best attack "Plan"? We will combine our force and appear all together at same time. it will surely expose their key point.]

At Cristobal who hinted the sinister prophecy to the future of Kshyperuk kingdom, Dorote returning his smile but it was only a blurring wry smile.

Part 4. (Re-editing with Ren Lazkrovich suggestion)

By the earlier horse that dispatch to imperial city with rushing speed, 

The air of tension wrapped around Kshyperuk royal castle again. 

[Jaroudeku war potential is far too powerful when compared to the past, We are exhausted and the enemy still... if this goes on, Shiruda Yukushia will fall sooner or later...!]

The expression is shown on the faces of Kshyperuk's leaders also become pale, rubbing their head with a bitter look before the messenger soldier who on the ground.

The mood also became gloomy at the bad premonition of King Agusty which has become a reality,

On the surface, an expression of calmness but only an act.

[So that's why Jaroudeku is....really confident up until now..., their silhouette knight..., Is it really that strong?] 

[It's truly a monster with frightening thick armor, Sir! It's impossible to win from clashing head on with them...also we were crushed by their vast numbers in basic tactic formation, we can't find their weakness.]

The king released a heavy sigh, sinking deeply into his throne.

Their impregnable fortress was hailed to be an indestructible barrier.

They still have the remains of three layered fortresses, "Shiruda Kakushira fort" (2nd) and "Shiruda Korumeda fort" (3rd),

But much can't be expected of the defensive capability of each fortress.

It is troublesome because they've mistaken the enemy's strength in the front.

Even taking into account the existence of fortress,

Judging from the large gap in military power of the both sides.

There was only one measure that can be taken in that situation.

[Your majesty, I urge you we should hurry up and gathering our army at sector 15 in the West!]

At the remark of the nobles who ruled Kshyperuk's territory in western region,

King Agusty nodded with a difficult face, gathering such a number, a simple method but a reliable one.

Especially their Leswant, silhouette knight of Kshyperuk army.

Overwhelmingly inferior to the Tyrantor of Jaroudeku army.

So they must gather a great number of them, this will not be an easy feat.

Most of Jaroudeku's army is comprised of the Tyrantor model If it teams up with first-rate heavy infantry squadrons, toppling it from the front is impossible, they've already proved that themselves.

Now they need to pick them individually, including lure it into the fortified area that spread behind the strongest shield fortress.

Attempt to divide enemy force to exploit a weakness which they do not know even if it exist or not?

Not to mention, how large the scale they need to prepare for this kind of sacrifice.

Although their discussion lasted longer than usual, in the end, there were no more plans than the existing one coming out.

The conference ended but there remained heavy tension in the air,

King Agusty went back to his private chamber.

From the view of the public, he was known as the mild-mannered person,

But it couldn't be said in this case this time.

He took off the mask of composure as soon as he was alone, slamming his fist heavily on the desk.

[So long time for peace, even though this country facing its time of prosperity...there's no way that I will allow it to end like this no matter how much this national crisis we're undergoing.]

Although Jaroudeku kingdom revealed such disturbing signs for a long time,

This "10 years" was a dramatic standout.

Now,  that you think about it.

That because  It has always been preparation for this terrible invasion.

He just did not see through it,

He won't deny that he was probably drowning as the king in this time of peace.

[But I will definitely end this for sure. for "That girl" inheriting this fight is...!]

Agusty face had firmly renewed with determination.

Although it is the king's personal living chamber, he should not be expecting anyone,

There was another person who called out to him.

[Father....?]

King Agusty looked back at the origin of voice,

There was a beautiful maiden there, the person's figure with blooming aura.

This person identity is the only daughter of king Agusty.

The first heir to the throne, "Eleonora Miranda Kshyperuk".

Although she had a cloudy melancholic look, she still came to stop by her father's side.

[Father , I've heard from people around, Jaroudeku has strengthened their offensive power, when it shook the safety of the western border...]

[Eleonora, you need not worry about it. We have the invincible Shiruda Todaira fort, one of the 3 layer forts. and it's power rival against the prince of the western province. It not a big deal. We shall repel those invaders out before you know it!]

The king's expression which was steeply distorted until earlier changed back into his usual mild expression in the blink of an eye.

Rather than keeping the dignity of the king, he took the fatherly behavior to reassure his daughter who was in the anxious state.

Eleonora has become 16 years old this year.

The majority of the times that she grow up was peaceful with discretion in the air, growing up as the princess who held a gentle personality.

It is natural to think that he does not want her to deal with the rough stuff. after all, she was the only daughter. A very important one as a matter of fact.

King Agusty said such words with intent to prevent her from getting anxious.

[....Yes, father. I am quite relieved to hear that.]

It's hardly known that Eleonora would doubt her father's word or not,

She then regained herself and upon her face shown a soft smile like sunlight of spring time,

The king leaked a light murmur while he saw his daughter off whom walk away from behind.

[..right, everything is gonna be fine. I will show you for sure that this war will end on my watch. You will not bear this burden, absolutely not!]  

Part 5. (un-edited)

The standoff of both armies that sandwich Shiruda Yukushia wall showing a sign of prolongs unexpectedly.

It was Jaroudeku army that scattering Kshyperuk army back with the overwhelming force,

The chance of the proud Shiruda Yukushia heavy wall being capture still low for now. 

But If they advance with the power of Tyrantor, it probably possible to destroy the wall.

After all, Kshyperuk did not put their force in front of the wall in the first place. 

There is no one to protect the wall.

Despite their movement were slow, Jaroudeku forces had shown the mysterious movement, no doubt that this was a good chance for Kshyperuk army which inferior in strength.

They began to mobilize force at Shiruda Yukushia wall peripheral which they gathered number from each domestic place urgently.

Approximately one month has passed since the fighting near the border began.

The invasion of Jaroudeku army begin started two months ago. 
TN: they waste 1 month on Rokard

So far, the attack by Jaroudeku army was sure slow but they ensure the damage on the best wall fortress,

The crack in the wall that Kshyperuk boast proudly already visible.

It would be not an exaggerated to said that wall may be collapse sooner or later.

Behind the wall, there is a large force of Kshyperuk army which they finished their formation,

It was a sigh of relief that they able to well-equipped their war potential before the destruction of the wall happen.

This is surely inevitable, a sign of battle.

Both armies had deployed their silhouette knight at both sides of the wall, the number of silhouette knights combine together in this deployment exceed 1000 units,

This is a rare development into a full-scale combat when you look at the history of the west.

In the next event of the wall, the large force is present together as it was nature, also Jaroudeku army has shown a vulnerable spot in their formation.

While what Cristobal was waiting for has come, under his instruction. 

He will dictate the whereabouts in this fight, to carry on their secret plot.

[It is a suitable time, go call "Steel Wing knights" , kukuh, I'm too will head out as well. let put the end to their misery breath, this is my mercy to them.]

[Yes sir! Immediately!]

Right, Jaroudeku army possesses the very powerful forces, also the large army of Kshyperuk military to face it.

This is what they had been waiting for,  this battle.

When Kshyperuk army mobilizes their excess force, it can be said that  their silhouette knight performance are inferior.

It was that of pitch dark night, a lot of clouds blocking the moonlight.

While the "Recruit vessel" of Jaroudeku has started the invasion with the cover of darkness.

Kshyperuk army never notices the final that coming.

Part 6. (Edited by Zerak suggestion)

Dell Van Cool
Capital city of Kshyperuk kingdom 

Far away from the western border, this city is positioned at the center of the Kshyperuk kingdom.

Dell Van Cool is one of the most prosper and large cities among the western countries

Due to the peace that lasted a long time, Its culture develops greatly.

Because of this, the national power of country grew, to became one of the most powerful countries.

As its buildings line up with the structure of trading company,

But now, It lost its liveliness.

The city is covered by a thick dark cloud of anxiety.

The threat of Jaroudeku army which shook the border security has affected this capital city in various ways. 

With the war situation that changes for the worse, the people on the streets were filled with lackluster expressions.


That day, the soldiers who patrol above the wall that surrounds the imperial city remembered the sense of panic because of the strange stillness in the darkness night.

The only sound of flickering flames from torches could be heard.

Suddenly, he felt something moving towards him as he stopped his foot.

That night dark clouds covered the moonlight so it was hard to see if there was anything moving, so after some time he gave up looking.

The invasion by Jaroudeku had steep up his anxiety. he scolding himself for getting paranoid and went back to patrolling.

However, his intuition was not a mistaken.

From somewhere, the sounds of fabric fluttering in the wind gusts could be heard. the unnatural sound was mix with the sound of the strong wind,

On the wall a high distance from the ground, he felt an intense discomfort from it.

Then, the fact that "There was no wind at that time" echoed through his consciousness, and though about the sound that reaches his ear earlier?

Just where did the sound of fluttering clothes come from?

At that moment, a chill ran down his spine.

He took out a horn from the storage, overlooking the surroundings, with a great determination, he keeps looking in order to not miss anything even faint movement.

Soon, he meets a tremendous anomaly.

Something bustling and twirling around in his line of sight,

Finally, a solidified figure emerge in the air.

coincidentally at that exact moment, the clouds split open as if a giant hand split them open making way for the giant moon to shine its light on the surroundings. accidental,

To show a huge black shadow that advance at the center of his vision.

The soldier was at a loss for words as his mouth opened in shock, losing self-control he drop his horn.

First, he doubted his eyes, then suspect his sanity.

The huge shadow that advanced through the sky that brought along the swirling wind, was something that could not be described with only the word "Ship".

It was a supreme abnormality  that defied his common sense.

"Ship" is a vehicle that travels on the water, not soar through the sky.

In the first place, an object that huge would be not able to fly.


Its black figure was not because it was covered with the shadow under the moonlight, but it was painted with the black color which makes it blend in the dark night.

If you examine it carefully, a huge black color part that spread to left and right of its mast "Sail" with that reasoning, he able to notice it only after it was this close.

Then while his mind still absent at such a scene, the flying black ship approached with accelerated sailing speed.

More unnatural logic, there was no wind on that night but the sail of the ship appeared to be blown with a strong wing.

No longer, the shape of the ship is not longer hidden anymore as it was clearly visible at this distance.

In the brink of falling into panic, none of this made sense to the soldiers. he trembled to the point of his teeth making rattling noises as they struck each other.

He blows up a scream like war cry into the horn that had fallen earlier.

[It's..... In..... Intruders!.....No, .....A ship! A black ship is coming from the sky!!]

While the soldiers ran away he tangled his feet.

The flying ship flew beyond the wall of the imperial city.

One flying ship?

Wrong.

2 ships,

3 ships..........the soldiers gazed at what followed the black ship that he found, it was followed by similar ships.

It would be 10 ships in totals, It was a big fleet.

At the sight of flying ships appearing in the sky one after another, despair and havoc have spread among all who could see it.

No one believes in its presence,

They were all lost words after seeing it for real. 

Before long, once they notice the flag of Jaroudeku kingdom that was fluttering on top of the soaring ship.

They regained their words in form of screams.

This is the true identity of  "Steel wing knights", the Jaroudeku kingdom's trump card.

This is the first time that a flying ship was put to use in a practical way in this world----"Levitate Ship" (Sky Airship) was constructed by, An irregular knight orders.

These flying sky ships have a strange shape such as a tipped ship going on the water. 

It has an aligned sail at both left and right side and proceed there by the wind.

A sky airship with top rounded---a portion of its bottom similar to water vessel part---"Ship bridge" which served as the ship's commander room visibly sticks out.

Some area has the floor plan cluttered, exposed its various equipment.

There is one step higher seat laid at the center of the bridge.

Originally, it should be the seat for "Captain". 

But now, the unexpected person sat on it.

That person is Cristobal, the 2nd prince of Jaroudeku kingdom who should be on the mission to capture Shiruda Yukushia (Great Shield Fortress) wall at the border in the far west at the moment.

[Fools of Kshyperuk, they are all running in a hurry like how pig flee from the butcher!]

[Because no one knows the existence of flying ships, would such a thing....What? ....Umu... Your Royal Highness, report from the vanguard ship. More search light in the town has been activated!, they probably prepare to intercept us.]

[Futile struggle! , because it already checkmates for them. Yosh, Let's begin. reduce ship speed!]

The airship soldiers opened the metal lids that line up along the wall in response to Cristobal's command.

They appear to start shouting instruction command towards something that looks like a tube.

It is a mechanism that sends a notification to the various place through ship's hull,

The speaking tube was equipped around the ship to relay command from the bridge.

[Figure Head, commence head wind behavior to bow engine, loosen speed degrees, fold the sail, get ready to attack the ground.] 

[Figure Head roger that, bow engine, start the head wind behavior.]

The scene of knights who extending to shove the side hull from the bow to half-length of the airship.

Figure Head part are molding heavily.

If you look it well, it turns wriggling at the neck part, partial of it can be called a horseman.

It is not a simple statue, what installed on that is the half body of silhouette knight.

It operated the silhouette arms that connected to both of its hand and,

The wind that happens to be around the airship just changing its direction.

The identity of wind sound that takes place on a calm night, was due to this silhouette arms.

The airship was gliding through the air while gradually dropping its speed,

It was approaching the imperial city while easily flying above the internal wall.


Chaotic befall the imperial guards who protected the royal palace located at the center of the imperial city.

This probably natural, since no one there knows how to deal with the flying airships.

They act accordance with the night attack situation while they still don't know how to deal with it.

In another word, they just simply put up more bonfires.

They not aware that, by doing so make their royal castle more easy to notice from the sky.

Cristobal in the bridge laughed all the way from his belly at the stupidity of enemy's actions.

He did not end up only laughing but also un-sheath his sword that attaches to his waist nad rise up from the captain seat.

[I hereby declare to all gentleman of steel wing knights! tonight, the capital of these fools shall fall!! All hands fire!]

Under his command, the soldiers began to move in unison, contact more soldiers via speaking tube and shouting the command to rapid fire.

They start moving in unison to various places in the airship.

[Messenger! messenger! begin to drop the Tyrantor, prepare equipment for each drop! knight runner get in the cockpit!]

[Beginning the bombing procedure, start the airflow of inner "Etheric Levitate" (Elemental floating device)!]

The huge equipment is equipped in the center of the ship hull.

This is what make the airship able float in the sky, it could be said that Etheric Levitate is the heart of the airship.

There are a lot of soldiers in the surrounding area.

The puppet lever is all line up in large quantities,

They carried out the operation while glaring at that grand instrument.

The Etheric Levitate may be generating powerful output but, it is also a delicate instrument.

If it stops working right now,

All of them would fall along with the ship to their deaths.

So problems must be dealt with as quickly as possible.

While wiping the sweat that bled from their hands,

These engineer soldiers have achieved their objective.

[Confirm boarding of all knight runners, all Tyrantor are ready to go. begin dropping sequence.]

[Reduce speed by 5, 21, maintain the ship in stable condition, dropping speed reach!]

Cristobal smiles deeply, while he listens the voice of soldiers who received weapons one after another.

Before long, he received a final report that he waiting for.

[Siding report! we are at a distance of 30 from the ground, dropping distance reached! no attack from the ground.]

[Good, let honor belong to the 1st hand, open the bottom, Steel wing knights, go conquer it!!]

The flat armor plate that covers the bottom section is opening up, showing a hole at the bottom of the ship.

The silhouette knights which are pulled and connected by chains causing the rasping sound of Gyari-Gyari were dropped out from there immediately.

Just how robust are those silhouette knight?

In order to drop from the sky and escaped the destruction.

They drop by advance hull for that purpose. (just stick out their fatty belly to absorb the shock.)

They drop down to the partway distance and deceleration by hanging with a crane thru chain that binds them. 

Once the Tyrantor reaches a sufficient distance that allows it to reach the ground safely, it removes the chain.

They land on the ground and cause a cloud of dust.

This strategy move of Steel wing knights still has load capacity problems.

Each airship can take an irregular organize 11 squadrons  (6 machines) 

Nonetheless, it still smaller than the army of the border.

Now, 60 machines of giant black knights raiding on the imperial city of Kshyperuk.

It is the 1st in the history, that airborne drop operation was used by a flying airship

By the surprise attack that far from common sense, the capital of Kshyperuk kingdom was exposed and defenseless.

Part 7. (Edited by Zerak suggestion)

Not too long after Jaroudeku's Steel wing knights begin the raid.

The great imperial city Dell Van Cool which is famed for being a leading city in the west is covered in flames, fire rose up from many places in the residential area, seemed as though it was real hell.

The giant iron knights which appeared in the imperial city were walking as the building of brick-line were unable to stop them.

Although a number of nearby guards had been placed close enough to be in the vicinity of imperial city because of its patron,

There no way for them to expect direct raid from the sky.

For that reason, the city guards silhouette knights who rushed quickly to aid them, did not expect the battle to be with a battalion scale of 60 machines.

[Damn it all, what a freaking thick armor! It's too hard for Leswant's attack!!]

They trembled before the heavyweight jet-black armor that the Tyrantor possess, even Leswant with its shield up was just blow away.

Even they heard the border situation, this was still far beyond their expectations.

It is an overwhelming force.

Almost like "It was made from an another level fundamentally"

The difference between Tyrantor and their Leswant are far too grave.

Even so, The city guards did not give up.

They still launched an attack to siege the enemy--Tyrantor which still less in numbers, however, the difference between their power has compensated for the lack of numbers.

While they are trying to narrow down the siege, a suspicious shadow different from the Tyrantor was running through the rooftops of the buildings.

That shadows wielding sharp claws that extending from the tip of its arm and attacked the Leswant from the overhead position.

Judge from its size, that shadow must be a silhouette knight.

But that silhouette figure is too odd rather than have a human wearing armor shape, it has a strangely elongated stature and long distort arm instead.

[What... is this guy?? It this one also Jaroudeku's silhouette knight!?]

Not too long after the confusion, more of suspicious shadow are rose together one after another.

When Leswant squad begin to counter-attack it, the shadow just took lightly evasive maneuvers as it ridiculed them.

It's really possess a lightweight to the extreme. 

The moment it stepped on the Leswant,

The arm of that shadow grows tremendous "extending".

At that tip lie sharp claws.

It takes it upon the surprised Leswant.

Shortly after it drilled into Leswant belly, only dead silence remain.

[Damn, ... these bastards! how dare!]

The rage Leswant rushing toward the shadow who stabbed and struck its claws through their teammate in front of them,

The shadow is nothing but light weight, with the "Weight" was putting upon its arm preventing its movement.

It should be not able to escape in this situation.

However, another the shadow appeared to intercept the Leswant imminent slash.

It had a smooth slim appearance also black color as the earlier shadow.

The knight runner of Leswant just opened his mouth as he shouted a war cry and shift his sword to the new shadow.

A slash fraught with anger did not land successful upon the shadow as it "(the slashing)" was reflected

In return, the new shadow pierced through the whole body of vigorously Leswant with its momentum.

Crushed the crystal tissue throughout its body.

Lestwant stopped its movement like a puppet with its strings cut.

[Fuh, This is my kindred service, you know?] 

Then, Leswant numbers began to reduce to the point that they could no longer hold the encircle formation.

Eventually, the Tyrantor troops also join the fray to counterattack the Leswant, knights of Kshyperuk was turned into their victims.

Odds are against the Leswant troops. 

After they are crushed one by one, the shadows dissolve into darkness again.

[With this serious blow, It's over for the Kshyperuk kingdom. so, you guys just became renown through the defense at best after all]

At the command that came from slim silhouette knight which looked like a commander unit,

The shadows began to move by returning a small nod in response.

They are looking for the next prey, running on the top roof with lightness.

The black army multiplying the darkness of night,

It's destination---gradually changed to the center of the city---the royal palace.

Part 8. (Edited by Zerak suggestion)

Faint vibrations began to transmit to the royal throne chamber where king Agusty was.

A sign that the battlefield escalated and closing fast to their position.

Originally he wondered when he incessantly heard the emergency broadcast from the earlier, just where and what is going on?

No one in that place knows the whole picture.

No, it probably could be said that there was no place in the imperial city that escapes the battles.

Kshyperuk’s army tried to mobilize while they were unable to grasp the situation.

As a result, they foolishly scattered their numbers.

Result as they were trampled to death by small numbers of Jaroudeku elite knights which overrun them. 

The worst outcome was crossing king Agusty’s mind.

Even his shadow displayed a dreadful expression.

While in bad complexion, a soldier came with a new report.

[Large flying ship approaching.]

This definitely meant that the enemy was fully intent on settling the score.

[So this is the farthest we go......]

The king drowns out by the surroundings that were in hustle and bustle while momentarily showing a tired look.

Fortunately, no one saw that, and he was grateful that no one did.

He rose up.

[Gentleman, it seem that we must make the final decision now.]

This place is the imperial city, to abandon this place would mean not only the destruction of the country but also nothing left behind too.

Hence, they had chosen to fight to the last man.

Most battles in urban areas indicated that Kshyperuk were on the verge of being defeated, the siege began to rapidly narrow down to their position.

Although they still can mount a last stand at the royal palace, that must be in time of emergency only since the royal palace itself doesn't possess much a defense capability.

That's why the walls surrounding of the imperial city were erected,

However, it may not end up as a futile struggle, who knows?

"Kshyperuk kingdom was going to be defeated" --- that feeling not just crushed the king Agusty’s heart, he just doesn't want to admit it was possible.

But he still had one thing that must be done.

He walked quietly and stood in front of his daughter who was full of anxiety, Eleonora.

He speaks the words, He was very calm even he was surprised to this fact. 

[The royal palace is already surrounded. soon, everyone in the royal family will fall in the hand of the enemy. before that happen, you must escape by using the hidden passage.]

[Fa....Father, are you coming too?]

[I'm...as the king of Kshyperuk, I still have one last duty that must be done.]

At that moment, Eleonora's eyes burst into tears.

The daughter who was told with a strict tone severely different from the usual ignored all modesty a royal princess should have and dove into her father’s breast.

[Things like that.....thing like that are meaningless Father! please escape together with me!! there is still time...]

[I can't do that, Eleonora]

King Agusty moved back slowly from Eleonora, he looked at her from the front. only a gentle voice came out, to console her.

[If the king flees before anyone, he would be not able to face the knights who fought to their death in his place while the "King's Cavalry" (King personal silhouette knight) was still untouched, it would be a shame, right?]

[But.....]

She couldn't utter a single word.

After king Agusty hugged Eleonora quietly without any inhibition, his line of sight shifted to the person who was standing beside her.

[Although it is a painful role, I leave it to you, "Martina"]

[Of course, I will protect princess Eleonora even at cost of my life.]

"Martina Ortho Kshyperuk", daughter of Ambrosius the king of Fremmevir , who married to king Agusty’s brother, "Fernando Nebaresu Kshyperuk", answered with a powerfully nod.

She called another girl who also presents in that place.

[Isadora, do as we discussed before.]

[Yes, Mother, come on, Eleonora, let's hurry, we don't have much time....]

"Isadora Adria Kshyperuk", Martina’s daughter is forcefully pulling the still cranky Eleonora.

Eleonora was crying out loud in resist while she was dragged by Isadora’s hand.

At king Agusty facial expression filled with foregoing, it is some sort of regretful feeling.

[...forgive me, Martina, I bet it must be hard for you too.]

[Such a thing....not at all....,Your Majesty. Although this is the word of Eleonora, but I think it is all right if Your Majesty escaped together her. It is better that way. to go that far for such a thing like King cavalry, after all, it is just a silhouette knight, a relic from the past, it not worth anything when compared to.....]

[You are right, Even so, Martina, did you see the enemy figure? that flying ship is unprecedented stuff. to be able to fly in the sky like that is really troublesome] 

King Agusty turn his line of sight to the dark night from the window.

He glares at a black flying airship that caused flames burning through the city. 

There is one ship that's larger than the other, that one also was clad in black with a "Flag" fluttering on it.

With the different characteristic than the others, it must be Jaroudeku’s flagship .

[...If the royal family remain behind in the palace, even one person, those Jaroudeku may be using that ship to start searching immediately. it observed us from the sky after all, and it will be easy since our hiding places were limited, that's why the king needed to remain is this place, to focus their attention here, to draw them in]

[...Brother in law.] (in fact, She call him "Ani")

Martina looked at the strangely quiet appearance of king Agusty who had resolved to die here.

[In the end, I'm just helplessly left the burden to that girl... I'm wonder, maybe I am not a good father, maybe not a good king either.]

[Such a thing is....]

[After the death of my wife, maybe I pampered her too much raising her up as a child. she can't handle harsh things, I don't know how far I can go in this wartime?.... Martina, would you please support her as I would no longer be there for her?]

[Definitely, you have my word, I will eventually chase away the invaders together with that child ]

[Please do that, now it looks like we can't afford to have this long talk anymore...I really want to tell, to ask from brother (Fernando) too.] (The novel did not tell but I'm suspect that Fernando already past away long time ago and Martina is widow, maybe....)

Martina chewed her lips strongly for a moment and immediately bowed with a correct attitude and chasing after her daughter in a hurry. 

Only one person remained in the throne room.

King Agusty noticed that the flying airship became closer.

He floated a colorless smile.

[To be able to make it this far, these hated enemies surely have an impressive skill, but I won't go down that easily....]

Then, the king issued his last royal decree.

[Prepare my king cavalry! To the battle!]

Part 9. (Edited by Zerak suggestion)

Since the flying airship invasion, 

The sound of battle was no longer audible in the imperial city. It regained the tranquility of the imperceptible night.

Most of the Kshyperuk army were already eliminated,

The existence of those who would fight in the imperial city was no more.

The knights in black armor were surrounding the royal palace as they approached the center of the city.

The flying airships also join the siege by surrounding it from the sky.

Then,

The main gate of royal palace opens up widely.

There appear to be a column of silhouette knight almost like when a ceremony took place.

It is a Leswant clad with a lot of ornaments, such as decorative cloth.

The decorations hinted that these machines were the royal guards stationed at the royal palace.

They had no choice but to come out,

This is shown how much Kshyperuk army was cornered.

However in line of vision of the Jaroudeku army, they ignored the Leswant and focus at the center of their ranks,

There was an exceptionally gorgeous silhouette knight, the silhouette knight of the Kshyperuk king "Karutoga Oru Kshyeru", with the flame of regret in its eyes.

It may be hard to grasp its design in the dark night for the ground troops.

But in this situation, it became a perfect target to get the attention for the flying airship in the sky.

While the Leswant troops that did not hide their tension, Karutoga Oru Kshyeru---which king Agusty was riding stood quietly and looked up at the huge airships in the sky.

[King Bartolomeu...In recent year, I heard that he fell on sick bed, So whoever aboard this airship can't be him.....am I right?]

Karutoga Oru Kshyeru is the only machine which stands before the troops, Just how can it stand there at ease while defenseless?

However, there was no one attacking the king’s machine.

In response, one flying airship was landing on the street in front of the royal palace instead.

It is surprisingly quiet, how can a huge thing like that move on land.

There was one face that showed an interesting look.

[Well, well, well, It's really surprising to see the king himself come out of his way to receive us personally if that's the case, I have no choice but to come out as well...]

A dull shining silhouette knight with ocher color emerge, Karutoga pull out the sword smoothly, facing forward as it keeps pointing the sword at the sky.

As it imitates a gesture of prayer.

then it shifts its blade straight, a sword extending from it and pierced the ground.

At that moment, 

Jaroudeku knights who stood around gasped.

This was an act according to their old tradition, a gesture of a formal duel.

There is only one person in this place that need to duel,

The king silhouette knight also acted like that to challenge the opponent.

King Agusty was wearing a fearless smile in his cockpit,

He had a dignified manner which was different from his usually pose.

[My name is Agusty Varo Kshyperuk, the protector of Kshyperuk! may I hear the name of the one who is in the airship over there which caught my sight?]

In order to respond to king Agusty’s words, one machine stood up in the flying airship.

Only one silhouette knight that was clad in pure white armor surrounded by Tyrantor.

[I will answer, I am a son of Jaroudeku king Bartolomeu, Cristobal! the one who is in charge of this operation! king Agusty, as the one serving the country, I will be your opponent instead of my father!! ]

[...Hou, to think that the son of king Bartolomeu also come to the front lines. there is no shortage of opponents! I thanking for your accepting my challenge!]

[Noted king Agusty, rather the waste words, let our swords talk!!]

The pure white machine was flying in the air and landing, Jaroudeku general’s personal silhouette knight, "Alkelorix" holding both shield and sword, stood against Karutoga. 
TN: I'm really grateful that author provides the Eng name, otherwise, it will become Alkenyl Low Rikusa due to the complicated katana.

[Here I'm come!!]

[Prepare yourself!!]

Both Leswant and Tyrantor, All machines which were remaining on the ground also stopped their hands and watched the duel of their 2 leaders,

A silhouette knight, a giant machine which was called the strongest weapon in this world.

Because it imitates the appearance of a knight, they have a number of terribly inefficient tradition.

Among the traditions that remain from those ancient times --- "A duel between the general",

This is particularly inefficient in a military perspective.

Because of that, there are cases that the fate of the whole country is at stake with this kind of fight eventually.

Karutoga is a machine with the gorgeous appearance.

Therefore king cavalry has been building up with lavish value.

It possesses a power which is one of the best performance in the country.

It was supposed to be a machine that was able to fight even against a Tyrantor.

Despite such a power, its owner, king Agusty only has average pilot skills.

However,

Alkelorix, Cristobal's silhouette knight specs slightly surpass king Agusty's Karutoga.

While dueling,

Alkelorix which was decorated with gold on a white background wielded a sword in the dark night which gave a vivid impression.

Karutoga received Alkelorix’s blow with the utmost of its power.

As it was inferior in every aspect, it was push back.

(Have I brought myself a duel that is impossible to win? These Jaroudeku machines.....those flying airship too.... Just what I am facing?)

During several clashes, the Karutoga’s motion was clearly becoming dull.

It received a slash of Alkelorix that possessed a dreadful power.

The crystal tissue began to collapse.

The difference in skill between the gentle king Agusty and the belligerent Cristobal was too vast.

Although Karutoga was desperately resisting, it was at its limit.

Becoming impatient It used a long swing.

Karutoga’s roundhouse swing was deflected smoothly by Alkelorix's sword.

With this moment, Alkelorix's sword pierced through Karutoga belly deeply.

Crush the armor and cutting off the crystal tissue, damaging its heart and intake and exhaust mechanism.

The magic supply of machine became unstable.

As it became impossible to maintain its activity, it fell to the ground.

Its appearance became hazy in the cloud of dust.

[.....M.....Magnificent, the young prince of Jaroudeku. it's your victory. now, just....finish me.]

King Agusty who was hit very hard, shook his head as it becomes dim and said his final words proudly.

As it was the ending his life, an ending befitting a king. he could not show a shameful appearance.

[King of Kshypereuk, I agree that it was a splendid fight. now, victory is in my hand, Farewell!]

Cristobal answered with a superficially meek tone voice while hiding his joy.

At the same time, Alkelorix activated its back weapons which it did not use in the duel, shooting it's magic bullets in succession.

Expulsions around the armor which shined a sparkling beauty, crushed the whole body of Karutoga, burned its cockpit.

Before the wreckage of the burning king cavalry, the hesitate soldiers of Kshyperuk army who were around were shouting, and began to drop their weapons.

In their culture, the result of the duel by the general’s machines is absolute.

Also, They don't have any other choice to choose anyway.

Before dawn, the Kshyperuk capital city, Dell Van Cool had fallen.

At the same time, it also meant that the Kshypreuk kingdom which is one of the leading countries in the west had fallen.

That shocking news spread over the entire domestic region of Kshyperuk, then extend to all west countries.

After this, the entire state of "long history" the country of Kshyperuk fell into chaos. 

Since the central command of the country itself lost its king , it was no longer able to manage a country.

But the absence of the king was not the only one problem, a lot of high-ranking noble were residing in the capital during the raid, most of them died during that time.

This also spelled doom, confusion covered their entire territory as well. some got confuse to the point that they went out of control, a failed state.

Taking advantage of this chance, the Jaroudeku army conducted a new type of warfare that no one had dared to do before.

To say it simply, the capital will be treated as an isolated state under the enemy control.

Jaroudeku army will be stationed there without withdrawing their forces, a flying airship which is their trump card can fly around the whole country for further raid purposes.

Although such as guerrilla tactic is far beyond walking a tightrope.

as a result, Jaroudeku army obtained a great victory for themselves.

By the emergence of the new weapon called a flying airship allowing a new tactic "Unable to know where and when it was going to attack" to be realized. 

For the nobles of old Kshyperuk kingdom who know only "Focus defense at the borderline", 

They did not try to change their tradition in war.

For those who sensed the danger could only take a simple measure.

Something like always put a concentrated defense force in every important city.

However, because they were wary of an attack from the air too much, it means that they will be not able to move any force easily in this war.

With this reason, it limited the action of the old Kshyperuk nobles greatly.

After the death of the king, the path of this country had begun to stray quietly.

The nobles from various areas tried to form a repelling force against the attack of the steel wing knights which had overrun the entire country.

Even pulling an army from the garrison troops in Shiruda Todaira fort.

To said that a hungry beast always sharpens its fang and claws at hand.

This is quite foolish act if you look further in the global perspective,

They are in bad shape, to the point that has to pull out the knight runners who are stationed in the fort.

A king who was a spiritual pillar for them had been lost.

The country mechanism already was broken, what should they be fighting for? to protect what? , not to mention that their place to return to was no more.

After all, the hometown which they left behind were also under attacked and it can't be overlooked.

The situation can't be called anything but checkmate.

A large number of the army from Shiruda Yukushia fort lost without a fight not too long after that,

The three layered fortress that Kshyperuk took pride met the fate of being broken through by the Jaroudeku army.
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