World War!

Inside the Imperial Command, the Empire's high-ranking officials moved around a long directional table.

They held push sticks of varying lengths in their hands, while a world map was laid out on the rectangular table, displaying various countries and their own national chess pieces.

"The enemy troops were undisciplined and had no temporary command authority during the war. The central government had too much power, which led to the army receiving multiple different orders at the same time, causing chaos."

"Their army didn't know whose orders to take, and they were thrown into disarray as soon as the war started."

"How pathetic."

"His Majesty was farsighted. He not only established Staff Department but also set up a temporary command authority, which directly avoided this problem."

"I have heard that the eastern countries are imitating our military structure and have also established Staff Department."

"After all, they're always imitating us."

The Staff Department wielded excessive power during the war, possessing absolute command authority in responding to the conflict, while also establishing temporary command authority, with the orders of the Central Command being absolute.

With the advancement of imperial technology, telegraph communication, oil refining, and rudimentary fuel vehicles have all been developed.

From a technological standpoint, the empire has far surpassed other civilizations.

The empire's advanced technology became a benchmark for other countries; whatever the empire built, they would try to build as well.

The empire's agriculture and animal husbandry are somewhat lagging behind, but its industry is second to none on the Outer Sea Continent.

As night fell, the Staff Department members made dinner appointments one after another, and one of them also arranged to meet with Adolf.

"General Adolf, are you free tonight?"

Adolf looked at the man, who was a lieutenant general in his forties. This man had once mentored Adolf at the military academy.

At that time, this person was a senior colonel.

"Is Lieutenant General Antlers cured?"

Hearing Adolf's words, Ant smiled and said, "I'm not sick. I just found an excuse to go with my youngest daughter to celebrate her birthday."

"So, are you free tonight? I'd like you to meet someone."

Adolf narrowed his eyes. "Lieutenant General Ant is still so willing to bring people along. Which junior has he taken a liking to this time?"

Ant grinned. "You know, I always have a very accurate eye for people, just like how I took a liking to you when you were still a corporal."

Adolf: "I certainly can't deny that."

Ant: "I won't beat around the bush. The person I'm introducing you to this time is my son. He often told me when he was in military school that he absolutely had to meet Adolf."

"You're an idol for the younger generation right now, General Adolf. Oh no, after this battle, I think you'll be Marshal Adolf, right?"

Marshal is the highest military rank in the empire, and it is also divided into two levels.

The lower level is the commander of a certain land army group, and the higher level is the Commander-in-Chief of the Army, the commander-in-chief of the air force, and the commander-in-chief of the navy.

Reaching this point means truly reaching the pinnacle of the empire.

As the commander-in-chief, he possesses the supreme power to control the overall situation and command the entire army.

Adolf is currently widely recognized as a candidate for the next Commander-in-Chief of the Army.

Ante is a very interesting person. He is one of the most clique-mongers in the command, and many people were promoted by him, such as Adolf.

Now, Ant wants his son to enter a political career and also wants Adolf to give him a hand.

As Adolf and Ant were talking, they left the Staff Department, only to suddenly hear a shout.

"Please allow me to enter the Staff Department and speak directly with the commanders. I have something to say!"

A man of similar age to Adolf was stopped at the door by two armed soldiers who refused to let him in.

Adolf looked over and discovered that it was someone he knew.

Adolf stepped forward, and the two soldiers guarding the door immediately saluted, "General Adolf!" x2

Adolf waved and then looked at the man.

The man was taken aback when he saw him. "Annas?"

Adolf chuckled softly, "Long time no see, Ross... Warrant Officer."

Adolf glanced at the military insignia on Ross's shoulder; it had been many years since he had seen Ross.

He couldn't remember.

Ross glanced at the rows of medals on Adolf's chest and the insignia on his shoulders, then paused, "You... you've joined the Staff Department?"

"Your information is really a bit outdated," Adolf said.

Ross quickly walked up to Adolf. "That's perfect. You must pass on a message for me now. I have something to tell the Commander-in-Chief!"

Adolf frowned, and then Lieutenant General Ant walked over.

"Is this someone you know, General Adolf?"

"If you have anything you want to submit to the Staff Department, you can submit it through your superiors instead of running over here like this."

Ross gritted his teeth. "I've submitted it countless times, but it's always been rejected by my superiors!"

"The Empire is now waging war on multiple fronts. Although it has achieved remarkable results in the Western Theater, there are many powerful countries in the Eastern Theater, yet the Empire is not restraining itself from further expanding the war!"

"War rages in the east, tensions are high in the south, and small western countries are forming alliances with allies everywhere!"

"If the empire has already taken over the west and the conquest of the eastern territories has gone quite smoothly, I would say it's better to stop here!"

"The empire is now isolated and helpless. Continuing to expand will not only affect the interests of the eastern powers, but will also lead to an alliance among them!"

"If the Empire ends the war now and withdraws in time, we will have the right to speak if other countries want to go to war with us, and we can explain to the international community that we are the invaded party!"

"With the success of the western victory, the empire will surely achieve a qualitative leap in its subsequent peaceful development!"

"We only need to further strengthen our military deterrence and maintain a cooperative attitude, and the small western countries and southern countries will surely take the initiative to submit!"

"If this continues, the imperial cause will be accomplished, the eastern countries will certainly not want to go to war with us, the international situation will be completely stable, and the empire will not only enjoy the highest interests, but also achieve true world peace!"

Lieutenant General Ant frowned. "So, according to you, what will happen if the Empire doesn't stop?"

Ross continued, "That would inevitably escalate into... World War."

"Moreover, the pretext for war will inevitably be to fight against the Empire, and the whole world will form an anti-empire alliance!"

Adolf chuckled lightly upon hearing this, "Your thinking is too idealistic, Warrant Officer Ross."

"From the moment the Empire declared war, it was prepared to be at odds with the entire world. Isn't World War exactly what the Empire wants?"

"The Empire's aggression will not stop, Ross. The peace you desire can only be achieved in one way."

"That will be the time when the Unification of the World."