REIWA JIGOKUHEN - Chaotic Disturbance of Reiwa Era

Chapter 108 - To the United States

Okinawa City, Okinawa Prefecture: Camp Foster

In a world that seemed to have returned to its primordial state, the first thing that echoed was language. The flowing voice was clear and filled with fervor and dignity. However, at the same time, it was unbearably sad, tinged with unbearable pain. It was easy to reflexively sense this because the voice was very familiar. The owner of the voice was none other than the commanding officer of the US Forces Japan, Air Force Lieutenant General Daniel Fargo.

"Ha..."

Marine Corps Lieutenant General Knox groaned in pain and opened his eyes.

The pure white ceiling of the hospital room greeted his sight. However, he couldn't move his body properly even if he tried to get up. In addition to the fact that he couldn't put any strength into his limbs, it seemed that machines were attached all over his body. The sound of the machine synchronized with his own heartbeat mixed with Fargo's voice.

'Why am I... oh, that's right, I was shot.'

While memories surged through his mind like a torrent, Knox first tried to remember what had happened. A joint US-Japan operation to establish communication between Japan, which had been thrown back into 1945 by a spatiotemporal phenomenon, and their homeland, which had no understanding of the situation at all. They landed on Saipan for that purpose, but he was shot by someone shortly after. He was probably taken to a hospital somewhere after that.

If that's the case, what happened to the subordinates in the operation? Did the Marines join hands with their glorious seniors? As the name of the operation suggests, was it possible to achieve peace somehow?

To understand the current situation and get answers to various questions, Knox listened to what appeared to be a speech coming from somewhere, perhaps on television, that was not visible. At the same time, Knox shuddered. He remembered vividly what kind of elements were included in the voice of his superior.

"There has never been a humiliating and traitorous military operation like this in the past, nor will there be in the future... no, it cannot exist. We must end this war now."

"Huh?"

The words that came out left Knox breathless, and an inexplicable shiver ran through him. Operation Peace Maker must have failed. But when and how did this happen? Knox tried to organize the situation in his still hazy brain, but there was no sign that his efforts will bear fruit.

"It is up to you, and only you, to end this hellish war and save our country. As representatives of the Provisional United States Government forces, I would like to express my gratitude once again to you, who are nothing but the bravest, most courageous, and most patriotic soldiers. I'm truly sorry that we had to give you such a harsh and difficult order. I apologize for everything, but please eliminate any obstacles and open the way to the White House. Save our beloved country, our ancestors, from the horrors of war."

"What does this mean...?"

Knox was so shocked and unable to speak further. His consciousness began to blur. In the short term, this may have been fortunate. His muddled brain missed the fact that a horrendously brutal operation was ordered later, one that bore the name of the country.

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Noda City, Chiba Prefecture: Apartment

"Could you please take a look? Missiles have been launched one after another since earlier."

A reporter from a private TV station reported in a tense voice as the camera captured the cruise missiles rising up, trailing white smoke.

The US Navy destroyer deployed in the Atlantic was firing with full force. It was the opening move of Operation United States, aimed at seizing control of Washington D.C. and ending the war. It was no different from past war footage, but without a doubt, those who had gathered under the Stars and Stripes would be fighting against each other. The live broadcast from the Atlantic was made possible by a communication satellite launched about ten days ago.