The Disconnected Frontline; Karigulio's Thoughts

An existence that transcended the truths of the world.

From that moment on, Karigulio had understood that the legendary "Martial God" was not someone he could handle.

So even though the Empire currently held an enormous advantage, while Karigulio did feel somewhat arrogant, he had not let that advantage cloud his judgment!

Thus, he continued following the original battle plan and ordered the army to set up camp before the gates.

Then, they would impose so-called suppression upon the Demon Country Federation's headquarters!

"By now, those monsters of the Demon Country Federation should be frightened and terrified by the Empire's powerful 'Magic-infused Tank Corps' and 'Air Force Operations Corps,' shouldn't they?"

Karigulio muttered, seemingly pleased with himself, or perhaps simply proud.

In his mind, the Demon Country Federation's monster troops must have already been utterly suppressed by the Empire's great army!

"Fine. Is there anything else to report? If that is all the intelligence you have, then perhaps I should consider replacing my intelligence officer."

After hearing the intelligence officer fall silent after reporting only that little information, Karigulio spoke meaningfully.

"L-Lord Karigulio, it isn't that there is no further intelligence. It's that we have no way to obtain any more information. Because..."

After hesitating for a moment, the intelligence officer finally delivered the confusing and frightening news to Karigulio.

"Because we have lost contact with the frontlines. We have no way to obtain any information from the frontlines at all!"

The moment those words were spoken, Karigulio's proud expression froze. Even the arrogance and satisfaction brought by the battle's overwhelming advantage vanished without a trace, replaced by confusion and bewilderment.

For some reason, a faint unease rose in Karigulio's heart.

This situation was entirely beyond his expectations. After fighting so many battles, this was the first time he had