Saga of Tanya the Evil (幼女戦記)

The Imperial army, being harassed by the Federation's persistent attacks,

recognized the right to self-rule by anti-government forces

within occupied territories to stabilize the front.

A nice, warm coat.

It's not your size! Give it to me!

That's for tall people, not fat people!

Calm down! There's enough for everybody!

It's hard to believe what we were going through last month.

The Federation and Allied Kingdom expanded their cooperation,

beginning a joint operation to the North.

Comrades, let us support our flank!

In the name of international cooperation,

how about a joint operation with the Allied Kingdom?

Gentlemen, we will be launching a decoy operation to support allies.

We will threaten the Imperial forces in the East by attacking their flank!

The Federation and Allied Kingdom strengthened their efforts

to work with partisans in the former Entente Alliance.

The Empire needed to respond fast,

and sent the agile Salamander Combat Unit.

Damn it. Spring's a long way away.

We succeeded in driving the two enemies back.

The Empire pulled back its reinforcements

and decided to send them to the East once more.

In the grand scheme of things, this was only a minor skirmish.

But the Ildoa Kingdom was beginning to take action behind the scenes.

Ildoa Kingdom Army Command

So the Empire was forced to send reinforcements to the North?

Correct.

Ildoa Kingdom Mountain Unit Colonel Igor Gassman

It seems that they're finding this rather costly.

Ildoa Kingdom Army Command General Virginio Calandro

They're asking to pay for the high-octane fuel we're secretly providing them

with things they've plundered during their operations.

This story is a work of fiction. People, organizations, locations, laws, names, etc. have no relation to any real-life counterparts.

They're like a bunch of burglars.

Which means they're in dire straits.

If we offer them help, we can put them in our debt.

And if we can end this war, other countries will praise us endlessly.

But will they listen to us?

We simply have to leave them no other choice.

We must save our poor allies no matter what.

Episode Three: Well-Intentioned Mediator

Imperial Strategic HQ

Ildoa is doing a sudden mobilization exercise?

We can assume the exercise is just what they said it would be,

but we can't be too cautious.

We might see another disaster like we saw with the Republic!

Ildoa could be a threat,

which means we need to drastically rethink our strategy towards the Federation.

I'd like to deliver those macaroni fuckers straight into our enemy's hands.

Agreed. But Ildoa is a valuable ally.

It would be a poor idea to simply abandon them.

If they are our allies, they'll allow us to send observers.

I'll send Rerugen from our HQ.

He'll see what there is to be seen, I'm sure.

Ildoa Guest Facility

I am General Virginio Calandro.

Colonel Igor Gassman asked me to make sure you're settled.

I'm honored, Colonel Calandro.

His hands are far too strong for him to be a mere political general.

He's been on the battlefield many times, then.

I would love to be frank with you, since you're an ally.

I'll skip the pleasantries.

Ildoa is prepared to serve as a well-intentioned mediator

and offer the gift of peace.

Can you explain?

Essentially, we wish to serve as mediators for peace negotiations.

I'm sorry. Mediators for peace negotiations?

Indeed.

We're prepared to serve as a liaison between our friends.

I may be overstepping myself here,

but I believe you're looking for a way to end this war.

Our leader back home would be the one to decide that.

Of course, this is normally the job of a diplomat.

But given the nature of our relationship,

it seemed things would go smoother if we spoke to someone in the military.

We've prepared to serve as a negotiator between the empire and its foes.

This is still internal,

but we're also prepared to work with the States to jointly call for peace.

I hope you'll understand what I mean when I say

we speak from a position of considerable power.

I see...

So that's the reason for this sudden mobilization exercise...

Those southern leeches!

They're pretending to be neutral negotiators?

If the conditions are right, it may be worth pursuing.

And in the negotiations, we would want war reparations, I assume.

We're preparing to accept Ildoan observers.

And they'll use these to make decisions during the peace talks?

I want to find a way to bring this war to an end.

No, I must find one.

Back to the east, huh?

First snow, then mud.

I keep washing my socks, and it doesn't help.

We're stuck too far out in more places than I thought.

Why don't they reorder the battle lines?

They've made promises to the national councils.

They can't retreat even if they want to.

I thought we were winning, and now we're back to losing.

I guess I don't even have time to be thinking about saving my own ass.

How do we find a way to end this war?

Lieutenant Colonel, a moment?

What? What is it?

Someone's here from Strategic HQ.

It's been a long time, Lieutenant Colonel Degurechaff.

The coffee on the front lines has a whole different scent, you know.

The Imperial stuff is just coffee-colored...

Colonel Rerugen, what brings you here today?

I was hoping to ask you to look after a guest.

A colonel from Ildoa.

A war observer?

Indeed.

Colonel, in our current state, we can't appropriately welcome him...

I know, and I'm asking anyway.

I see there must be something going on here.

I'm sure you'll find out eventually.

People's lips never stay sealed, after all.

Today, I will become a mobile combat team commander,

with the Salamander combat team serving under me.

You'll be serving under me,

but in fact, you will continue to serve as the actual commander.

In other words, I am second in command of a non-existent Rerugen combat team,

while commanding the actual Salamander combat team.

Correct.

But there is one thing I'm going to have to ask you to put up with.

My name will be the one on the official combat reports.

At least in the documentation, I will be stealing credit from you.

Please... forgive me for this.

Someone takes over all responsibility on paper,

and the guys in personnel owe me one?

Hell yes.

But still...

I am a soldier who has sworn to serve my country.

I won't say I'm entirely on board with this...

But I hope you can promise I'll be well taken-care of for this.

I'm relieved.

I was expecting you to shoot me.

You're such a funny man.

Hello, fräulein.

I've been through it all, Colonel.

My entire body has been covered with blood.

Call me fräu, or Lieutenant Colonel, whatever you like.

I am General Virginio Calandro. I've been sent here as an observer.

Lieutenant Colonel Tanya von Degurechaff.

I've heard you had the glorious Silver title,

but I'm still surprised at your actual appearance.

Less surface area means I'm harder to hit.

Do watch out for stray bullets.

I should, definitely.

I'll crouch like this when I'm out on the battlefield.

Welcome to the front lines.

On behalf of your Imperial allies, I welcome you.

You always get warm meals?

Food affects morale.

Eat while it's hot, Colonel.

Their forces are well-disciplined, even though we're on the front lines.

I'm sure the Empire must be spending a fortune to maintain them.

What's the situation on our surroundings?

Captain Ahrens just encountered an enemy tank group.

I'm sorry,

but may I be present for this discussion?

Yes, of course.

Honestly, I'd prefer you fucked off, though.