I Was Mistaken as a Great War Commander

Four days after the Christmas banquet.

Deputy Chief of Operations Cedric’s office.

"Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Steiner."

Cedric skimmed through the documents in his hands as he spoke.

"Thanks to the approval of both His Majesty and Her Highness, the upper command has accepted your request. You'll be deployed to the eastern front this time."

Daniel stood at ease, quietly listening.

"The location is near the border with the Kingdom of Belmore, one of the Allied Nations. It’s practically barren. Since it’s a basin surrounded by mountains, it holds no strategic or military significance, so only a small company is stationed there."

It was a reconnaissance unit, meant to detect any movement should Belmore attempt an advance through the mountains.

Of course, as long as the Kingdom of Belmore had any sense, they wouldn’t attempt such a thing.@@novelbin@@

Marching an army through treacherous mountain terrain was nothing short of suicide.

"You will be leading a battalion-sized unit under direct headquarters command. Upon arrival, you’ll merge with the stationed company and take over command. Your mission will commence after that."

"And what is the mission?"

"Rescue an Imperial engineering technician currently held captive near the border. Specifically, Hans Zernmehart. He possesses critical classified information on Imperial technology."

Understanding the assignment, Daniel saluted.

"I will carry out my orders."

Cedric nodded and returned the salute.

As he was about to dismiss Daniel, he suddenly added,