Drive the World Government Out of Hinomoto!

Wakamatsu Station.

This place has recently become famous among the upper echelons of Hinomoto because it has been chosen as the headquarters of the Alliance Expeditionary Force.

It belongs to Iwashiro District, which, along with Mutsu Iwaki District where Kongokaku is located, is the southernmost part of the Mutsu region, and the two are neighbors on the left and right.

Some people may find it unfamiliar, but if you tell them that it will be part of Fukushima Prefecture in the future, separated from Fukushima City only by the Abukuma River, it will become much more familiar.

To this end.

The station at Wakamatsu Station is currently at full capacity, with too many 'Hayajiro' trains having to queue up and stop on the same track.

With over 40,000 troops gathered in one city, many soldiers had to live in makeshift tents, which practically filled the entire city.

The streets were filled with soldiers carrying Steam Gun and wearing various uniforms.

"The scenery here is truly beautiful. What a wonderful thing it would be to have someone by the lake!"

Twelve distinguished men of varying heights and builds, dressed in fine clothes, gathered atop the city wall. One of them, wearing a jade-green robe, gazed at the lake in the distance, which resembled a blue mirror, and sighed in admiration.

Dozens of Samurai guarded them, and judging from their attire and strong physiques, they were all high-ranking Samurai.

"No, no, not at all."

Upon hearing this, the Kosho steward of Wakamatsu Station quickly smiled and said, "While Lake Inawashiro is nice, it can't compare to the scenery of Shinano. You flatter me!"

"Exactly! Everyone knows that the Kabane Shinano have been cleared out long ago. It's said that crops have been planted outside the city; the scenery there is truly beautiful!"

"Indeed, while this lake is beautiful, it's still far inferior to the golden rice paddies!"

It turned out that the person who had just spoken was Shinano Station Genro, and also the initiator of this alliance's expedition. Therefore, the other heads were all chatting and laughing around him.

The man had a high nose, a long face, sharp eyes, and a straight back, exuding a strong military aura. However, this aura Taiyi as that of Samurai; it was more like that of a modern military officer.

Perhaps this is also related to his deep connections with Europa.

"Hmph, stop talking nonsense. Instead of wasting time, let's talk about our strategy. We didn't come here to see the scenery!"

Just then, a rather unsociable and impatient voice rang out, instantly cooling down the lively atmosphere that everyone had just created.

Despite this, no one dared to mock this big shot dressed in bright red armor, resembling a general from the Sengoku period. Although he was rather short, his massive muscles were undeniably real.

"Torao said makes sense."

"Apart from the chief steward of Dewa, all the other stewards who should be here have arrived."

Chief Genro showed no anger whatsoever; instead, he nodded in agreement. With his back to the city walls and the vast expanse of lakes and forests, he looked at the crowd and spoke.

"I will reiterate the purpose of this alliance: to overthrow the pseudo- Shogunate established by Ayame Yomogawa, who killed General Amatori and usurped the position of shogun, and to drive that so-called World Government out of Hinomoto!"

No sooner had he finished speaking Torao Superintendent, who was said to be a descendant of the 'Tiger of Kai,' asked in a deep voice.

"According to the last intelligence released by Kongokaku's side, this World Government claims to be a united government composed of more than 170 countries overseas. What do you think?"

The other managers had clearly received similar information, and their eyes all showed a hint of hesitation and worry.

"This is fake!"

Steward Genro gave a straightforward response, his expression very firm, giving people a sense of inexplicable trust.

"I have received accurate information from a cargo ship from England that there is no World Government overseas, so there is no need for anyone to worry!"

"I see!"

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Torao Superintendent's gaze turned even more sinister and terrifying as he roared, "Ayame Yomogawa has actually colluded with a group of overseas swindlers to rebel against the Shogunate! She deserves to die a thousand deaths!"

"Then what are we waiting for? Let's set off now, take down Kongokaku, and then hang them all on the city gate!" another steward from Echizen shouted.

"I heard that Ayame is not even twenty years old this year, still a tender young girl. It would be such a waste for her to hang herself, hehehe~~"

"Ahem, well then, we'll have to see for ourselves."

Seeing his allies' morale soaring, Chief Steward Genro was also pleased. Once they captured Kongokaku, he, as the strongest chief steward present, would surely be able to sit on the general's seat.

"In that case, let's discuss the order of deployment. After all, there are only four railway lines leading from here to Kongokaku, and so many of our ' Hayajiro can't all set off at once."

"Then let's split into three teams!"

Torao Superintendent's chilling tone gradually put everyone into a state of readiness for battle. "I heard that the Iwato Station in front of Kongokaku was recently attacked by 'Black Mist,' and the city walls were breached. They probably haven't been repaired yet. I think we should send a team out tonight to take it down!"

Having said that, he took a step forward, scanned the entire room with his fierce eyes, and declared decisively, "I want one of the spots in the first team!"

The managers looked at each other, but no one raised any objections, because they felt that even if the first group set off, they might not be the first to enter Kongokaku.

Kongokaku was, after all, the capital of the Shogunate, so its defenses were undoubtedly the strongest in the country. To take it down, the entire army would have to be assembled.

However, if it's this person...

Everyone's gaze gradually shifted to Genro, who smiled slightly, knowing what they were thinking.

"We, the Genro Army, will be the third batch. I'd like to ask you all to clear out the Kabane along the way first."

"Haha, don't worry about that!"

Torao Superintendent, laughed heartily, puffing out his red armor. He then turned and walked down the city wall to prepare, leaving the others to continue discussing the other three spots in the first batch.

Nightfall fell and the bright Mingyue shone high, accompanied by a cool evening breeze, four all-white Armored Train, each with its own unique details, slowly pulled out of Wakamatsu Station along the tracks, accompanied by the Rumbling sound of their horns.

"I never imagined that the Amatori Family, known as 'the bird that soars high, the Amatori is unshakeable,' which ruled Japan for over two hundred years, would come to an end like this."

In Kai Castle, Torao Superintendent, carrying a specially made Steam Gun that could be used for both shooting and slashing with a battle axe, gazed at the moonlit lake in the distance and sighed.

"Your Highness, this precisely proves that no dynasty can last for a thousand years, and it's time for the Shogunate's family to be replaced." The adjutant, also dressed in brown Japanese armor, chuckled.

"Yes, but our opponents are not so easy to deal with. The Genro Army has more than just that 'Narukami'; they also have more than a hundred cannons, all of which are Western-made and one or two times more powerful than our homemade ones!"

Torao Superintendent sighed heavily. In his view, the biggest challenge of this operation was not how to capture Kongokaku, but the subsequent battle for the generalship.

"Your Highness, cannons are incredibly powerful from a distance, but they can't hit anyone at close range."

"According to the previous plan, as the first team to attack Iwato Station, we would have a reason to stay in the rear when we reach Kongokaku."

"As long as 'Narukami' breaches the city gates and the troops at the front enter the city, we can launch a direct attack on the Genro Army, annihilate them, and capture 'Narukami.' Even if the other commanders enter the city first, it won't matter; they'll have solved the problem for us with that so-called World Government!"

The lieutenant chuckled smugly, for it was he who had come up with the plan. Who would have thought that the Torao Army, known for its reckless men, would produce someone as wise as himself?

"Well, I hope everything goes well."

Torao Superintendent, said with a heavy heart, "I don't know why, but ever since we set off, I've had a feeling of unease."

"Could it be that Genro is also plotting something in the dark?"