Friedrich Stirring Up Trouble

At the East African Governor-General's Office, Governor Friedrich stood brimming with confidence. "All of you are the finest graduates of the Austrian Military Academy. Some of your academic results even broke the school's records.

But that is not enough. Outstanding generals are forged on the battlefield. The Empire loves peace; it does not have enough wars for you to gain practical experience.

Now, there is an opportunity for you to experience the brutality of war ahead of time. It carries certain risks, however, and participation is entirely voluntary.

If you are afraid, you may still withdraw now."

The fact that they were standing here already spoke for itself. If they had been afraid, they would not have joined in the first place.

Apparently satisfied with their response, Governor Friedrich softened his tone. "Very good. Since you have chosen to take part in this operation, once you walk out that door, you will no longer be active-duty Austrian soldiers.

Any accidents that occur during your training will have nothing to do with the Austrian Government. Only those who return alive may have their military status restored.

As your senior, let me offer you one warning: first learn how to survive on the battlefield, then think about winning glory and building achievements.

Protecting your own safety on the battlefield is likewise an essential ability for an outstanding commander.

The Empire did not spend so much effort training you merely to use you as death squads. Courage and recklessness have never been the same thing.

Now, I will begin calling names."

"Oscar von Hutier."

A young officer stepped forward. "Present!"

Governor Friedrich said, "Lieutenant Colonel Hutier, you are the commander of this operation. I hope you can bring every one of these young men back safe and sound."

"Yes, sir!" Oscar von Hutier