The sound came in continuous sheets, like a loom at work. Who knew how many machine guns were firing? Grenades occasionally exploded nearby, showing that the infantry on both sides had drawn very close.
Unlike the chaotic mass charges seen on television, the enemy troops were not as densely packed as imagined. Many of them rushed forward over short distances while keeping up suppressive fire. There was no way to mow down the people on the other side like wheat.
"Hey, do you know anything about this world? How are wars from this era supposed to be fought?" The man with the blade was completely frazzled.
Before he could even finish speaking, a grenade flew over from afar.
Bzz—
The man hurriedly slashed through the air, splitting the grenade in two before it could land.
In truth, Yukino was completely lost in the current situation.
Most of the history she had learned came from her previous world, which differed greatly even from normal Earth. This parallel world before her was even more unfamiliar. Both the uniforms and rifles looked different. Trying to force the knowledge from books onto this situation would be far too careless.
"Commander, we have too few men. The enemy has deployed an Armored Army this time."
It was the same soldier from before. He rushed up during a gap in the machine-gun fire, rolled down the slope, and reported to Yukino.
"Umm..." Yukino had no idea how to respond for a moment.
After thinking about it, she simply said whatever came to mind. "Compress the defensive line and hold the position. No one is allowed to retreat."
"Yes!"
After sending off the visibly excited man, Yukino met the strange looks from the Cycle Users and helplessly explained, "I arrived here before you. The battalion commander identity