Omnes una manet nox

Omnes una manet nox is the 9th volume of of the Youjo Senki light novel.

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Chapter I: Erosion
Tanya, barely making it back alive to the Imperial Capital, is shocked by the difference in attitudes towards war in the battle from and in the homefront. She is confused since reading the newspaper sold in the train on her way to the Imperial Capital.

In the newspaper, soldiers in the Eastern Front have a pleasant life, as they are served warm food three times a day.

Tanya, resented by the news, orders her subordinate to buy all newspapers sold to read them. She hopes that it was because of the paper’s tone of argument. However, it wasn’t the case. In all of the papers, they were expressing similar matters. When Tanya arrives to the station, she finds out that the courtesy car, arranged by the General Staff Office, is going to be late.

She suppresses her anger, as she thinks that military should never be late for anything. She decides to make her subordinates fill in all the forms to apply for a vacation. As always, she seems to be using her units ‘accordingly.”

Colonel Rerugen is waiting for Tanya, who was grumpy at the moment, at the station. She had a bad feeling, that whenever one’s boss greets people, making their way all the way to the station, there is a purpose. Rerugen praises the Zalamander Kampfgruppe (Salamander Combat Group ) for its work in the Eastern front. And he gives them lavish party, even under distressed situation. He arranged the Kampfgruppe plenty of ration tickets so they can enjoy their vacation.

Colonel Rerugen requests Lieutenant Serebryakov to excuse herself temporarily. Tanya was cautious that he might tell her something troublesome. Unfortunately, Tanya’s concerns comes to reality. Rerugen says that the policy of the General Staff Office and the Supreme Council towards the war are starting to separate. He seems to tell something unpleasant news to her ears. Colonel Rerugen asks her to listen carefully. Because of the difference in height, he decided to bend and crouch to equalize their distance to whisper something.

He whispers that there is rumour that there will be a possibility of bombing at the capital. Tanya looks surprised and asks if it would be the capital of Allied Kingdom, Londonium. However, it is not the one. She asks if it would be the capital of Rus Union, Moscou however, it is also not the place. He tells her there will be no more airstrike in the city of Moscou. Tanya looks confused what does he mean in the particular matter. He just goes straight to the point and whispers her that there is a possibility that the city of Berlun will be bombed by something powerful enough to wipe out the Highest Council members.

Tanya is astounded. It is not a good news! He tells her that Colonel Bega’s plan to stop the war. One of his plans, he wants her to train more soldiers for reserve like Ugar. Rerugen assumed that the detonation of bomb will be blame to the enemies and if ever the highest council dies they will use the reserve forces to encircle the capital. Tanya will be the one to lead the reserves and forces the government to sign peace.

Tanya starts to drop a lot of sweat around her face. It is because the plan will result for her becoming a traitor and accused of treason. (Read: Valkarie)

Unfortunately, Rerugen said it is just a secondary plan if the meeting doesn’t go very well in each sides.

Tanya changed the topic and proceeded to ask whether the Salamander Combatants are able to replenish personnel in quick respond.

However, he tells her clearly that it is impossible according to what Lieutenant General Rudendorf explanation in the meeting.

The empire has expanded their divisions in various ways, north, east, west and south, so it seems impossible to supplement their personnel.

Lehrgen said that she will be free to talk it to Lieutenant General Rudersdorf. She asks herself what are the council meeting is doing? If this war just for their own desires then it should be result for victory then. She understand so well the logic that the Supreme Commander just seeking for one more victory to relieve the public’s opinion. But she assumes that he haven’t decided yet any goals for reaching it.

Tanya is going to be saddened with no goal settled, of how their nation could win, it would only result for bankruptcy of their state. Fortunately, Lt. Gen. Rudersdorf understood the principles in war that the Empire was experiencing an abnormal state as well as Tanya without her consent.

Chapter II: Homeland
From the continuous bombing of Allied Kingdom, the west side of the Empire was weakened, as the East side enticed so much of their soldiers.

Although The Empire could easily deal with the invading forces, the shortage of supplies and deficient manpower were prominent getting decrease.

The terrible thing about the enemies’ interception was the amount of sufficient manpower to replace their loss. The Empire was lacking in manpower and badly needing for more to replenish the ranks.

Lt. General Rudersdorf opened a military meeting for the west. However, staff members who attended did not have any idea and lacked any suggestion to solve the problem.

Colonel Ugar was one of the officers in charge of logistics transportation of supplies who did his great job to send supplies whenever the rear guards needed them. Both of them agreed that continuing the war was impossible.

However, the other staffs told them to listen to public opinion (To continue the war and win more victories) hence, they needed to continue resupplying their rears whenever possible.

As the meeting went deeply, Lt. Colonel Lergen, one of the people wanted to end the war, suggested a vote for a good one to make people listen. If possible, he would like to consider the fact that their nation was in crucial point. He proposed to create a proposal to show the citizens the truth behind their country and let them understand the fatherland’s situation. However, Lt. General Rudersdorf told him he will bear the responsibility on his hands and would result for his crush if he did that.

The shortage of human resources in the Eastern Front has been conspicuous.

They were supposed to worry about the defense to attack at projecting point. But when a staff commander suggested put a strategic reserves in the East, it was denied by Lt. General Zettour thus it didn’t happen.

Due to his logical reasoning, he seemed to have a calm judgement. Since the strategic value of the point of protrusion was uncertain, he decided to abandon it due to military power shortage. He planned for withdrawing from the place to decrease the damages taken from the enemy force (Rus Union Armed Forces) as possible.

Some changes in the Republic occurred. Lt. Colonel Drake, UK intelligent officer, was called back to meet in person a high ranking officer from Rus Union member by Col. Mikel (ミケル大佐) to meet 1st Lt. Taneckha (タネーチカ中尉).

Drake and Mikel discussed the situation with 1st Lt. Taneckha. As for Commander Mikel, he understood the language of Allied Kingdom (English). But to prevent the suspicion of his former comrade, he needed to pass to 1st Lt. Taneckha, as interpreter, to translate what Mr. Drake explained. Because 1st Lt. Taneckha was an official officer appointed and sent by impeccable Rus Union Government, Lt. Colonel Drake knew about his situation, and they tried to act to make sure of his friend’s safety.

Afterwards, Drake was annoyed as he read the document in his room. He knew Lt. General Zettour changed his place in a short period of time. If you’re in a vast area, they needed to plan it very well so the strategy of Rus Union would succeed.

He praised the successful devastation (he was referring to the Operation Shock and Awe; Episode 10-11) made by the Empire during last time. He wanted to copy and learn the strategy they made, however, they still lacked of good information.

The intelligence gathered by the Empire works so well compared to them. He didn’t know exactly how they managed to destroy the main HQ of the Republic in a short notice.

Second Lt. Mary Sue, the troublemaker (referred by him), ordered to report everything to Lt. Colonel Drake, came over.

She reported her mission in the area where she fought the Imperial forces but she didn’t report everything including her fight with her foes (including the Devil of the Rhine). Lt. Colonel Drake was glad that she wasn’t going out of control and performed her duties very well.

They proceeded to the Dining Hall. Apparently, he saw the abundant supplies. The foods such as canned goods came from their colonies arrived. Tea time came in. When he arrived a group of reporters lined up and asked questions about the war progress, Lt. Colonel Drake explained well and tried his best to cover up everything from the media.

Meanwhile, Tanya, returning to the Berlun (Imperial Capital), was invited to join in a dinner by Lt. Colonel Ugar.

Even though she heard a lot of rumours that he acted differently from her, she just ignored it. Due to his friendly way towards her, some people didn’t know why a higher rank officer acts towards to a little girl. All came out from her mind were the word ‘dinner’ and because she would like to drink a tasteful cup of coffee for a meantime, she accepted his invitation to Zorca Dining Hall.

Moreover, she heard that the Zorca’s foods were delicious so she expected for good meals. However, all of her expectations betrayed her.

The foods prepared were all the same as before, but everything was added by artificial flavors. When she tasted one of the meals, she compared the taste just like the popular bread known as K-Bread in her previous life. (Kommissbrot - German army bread). Ugar told her the situations in the The Empire. Tanya thought the foods inside the cafeteria were all frightening to eat compared to the Staff general’s recipe because all of it were tasteless. However, Tanya hoped that it will improve someday if it will cut off from her nation. Likewise, she knew the situation happening in her country were all in desperate condition.

She decided to go the main topic with Ugar.

He said that Tanya was in the same preference as well as Lt. General Zettour and Lt. General Rudersdorf, which Tanya pleased but was just assumption. He asked her for advice if humans need to become even more considerate to human emotions. Since Tanya could be a good pillar for understanding human behavior, he asked her for it.

However, she didn’t know where she could start about it. For Tanya, thought it was necessary to do, she just told him to ignore everything to prevent any troubles within the government.

It seemed Lt. Colonel Ugar wanted her assistance seriously. He wanted her existence to tell the higher ups to understand the real situations around their nation because fighting by strength alone was impossible anymore. Ugar had already prepared everything. Before they split, he told her a military order came from Lt. General Rudersdorf and the other staff generals.

Tanya arrived in the place which she was asked for. She was ordered by Lt. General Rudersdorf to attend the funeral ceremony for the dead Imperial soldiers.

Lt. General Rudersdorf stood up to speak splendid Funeral speech for the dead heroes. When everyone stood up, Tanya, a child, wasn’t able to see the general because everyone in front of her were taller than her.

The general asked if she needs a helping hand but Tanya declined politely because she didn’t want it to become a hindrance. But inside her thoughts, she was embarrassed to let them see her one weaknesses - Height. When everyone saw her struggling to stand in a chair, they gave her a space so she could see.

Tanya realized that the progress of the ceremony would get worse if she didn’t do anything to calm them. She finally got a good spot and everyone started the ceremony. The general, the injured sickle in the corner, and the new recruits as ceremonial unit were participated in the place.

Furthermore, except for acquaintances and families of the dead soldiers who are attending the ceremony, she was surprised how disciplined the citizens of the imperial city were accustomed to the funeral.

Tanya, who was on the front line oftenly, had gotten used to mourning the dead but not how amazing the people of the city.

After the funeral ceremony, Lt. General Rudersdorf told Tanya that he had a same perspective as Lt. Colonel Ugar when how he saw the situation.

Tanya was grateful for the friendship of Ugar that was rooted in Rudersdorf to convince himself.

She thought that if Ugar convinced Rudersdorf, she thought she would get a better career in the rear again, so she swore to herself she will use him and intent to get along with him more often. As long as she could use the man as a tool for her own safety, she would do anything to defeat death.

On the way back, Rudersdorf asked several questions to Tanya about how the citizens felt about the war.

Because Tanya was not an emotional person, she asked Lt. General Rudersdorf if it was necessary to discuss with a simple child like her about people’s opinion. She stated that if people want war, let there be war. If they desired peace, let it be done.

Inside his thoughts, Lt. General praised her great eyes of determination but Tanya noticed he was staring her seriously and mistook him for getting irritated at her answer.

He asked her if she had the reserve power to convince the citizens to seek peace instead of war. But she answered that seeking peace would really result for people to revolt and became racist towards the government.

If they decided to have peace towards the enemy, it would also result for another chaos. People of the Empire were lost in the delusion to become world superpower in this era. Because of that opinion, the two of them concluded that they must seek a future deception in order to prevent an explosion inside the Empire.

But it seemed like a fraud promise to the people though, she didn’t know the means why he asked it.

Because if Tanya accepted defeat, could the Empire maintained peace. According to her light history during WW1, the loser paid a lot of cost and there economy, colonies, territories, citizens and military messed up for almost a decade. But if they do something different, it would result to peaceful way and nothing will lose from her country. They must move toward secured, peaceful and calm postwar days.

As the discussion went smoothly, Rudersdorf was surprised of how humanitarian Tanya was. He never thought she was a pacifist person opposed to her own behavior.

He decided that they must publish a book about Tanya became pacifist after the war. Hence, Tanya, mistakenly thinking he was joking, replied they need to add some royalties for her too. Therefore, Lt. General Rudersdorf made a proposal to the publication companies to create the book to accomplish her dream.

Before they ended the topic, she was asked if she desired to expand her authorization as an official officer. He and Zettour would do their best to make it happen. He also added and pointed that she will be given another new mission, personally requested by one of her acquaintance, making her to get chilled, in order to weaken the enemies.

She thought that it will be possible to break down the current situation without desiring for higher position. Yet, she kindly accepted it and started to think about the next asylum. Lt. General Rudersdorf told her that one of her friends did his best to accomplish what they ordered. Tanya looked confused because she didn’t have any friends. He asked if she could go meet him in the place again for her next mission.

Tanya was forced to choose the worst option, whether to carry a mikoshi with a mud ship, or change jobs with a muddy tanks. She just answered she would likely to remain on a mud ship.

Once she arrived in the place, she got chilled. She cursed Being X who made her life again in danger situation.