The Pacific War: The War against the Third Reich Begins
Coordinate axes: 30 degrees north latitude, 170 degrees east longitude. The Admiral Graf Spee was anchored there at an altitude of 50 meters.
I'm waiting.
For the US, Russia, China.
For Europe, Asia, Oceania.
For those who hostile to us.
For those who do not bow down to us.
To begin the struggle for the revival of the Third Reich.
To rekindle that old war once again.
"Klaus, is the Japanese Empire still an Axis power?"
"They have become a State of Japan now. They ceased to be an Axis power after lost in the last war."
"Does that mean they will become our enemy?"
"I don't think so. Their country doesn't possess military forces for war. They only have an organization called the Self-Defense Forces, which they use to protect their country."
"How pathetic.... They have power, but aren't allowed to use it. What is the purpose of such power?"
“I guess it's to protect themselves from invasion by other countries.”
"That's sophistry. Weapons, whether used to defend or to invade, are essentially tools for killing. There's no use for a country that doesn't even have a resolve to use it. Just ignore them."
Adolf was saddened by this news. He was thinking about recognizing Japan if they participated in his world domination. But unfortunately, Japan had become nothing more than a former ally to him. Even so, he decided to leave them alone as long as they did not interfere with his business.
"If Japan is in such a state now, then Italy, Finland, Hungary...."
"They all have been forgiven and become independent countries under an organization called the European Union."
"Truly pathetic.... Well, if they want to join us, we will accept them with open arms, but if they stand in our way, we will destroy them without mercy. All cannons, prepare to open fire...."
On his command, they started charging the cannons as countless battleships entered their firing range.
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"Losing to Ama no Murakumo is still fresh in our memories, but now we are ordered to fight the Third Reich. Our president is really a cruel man."
"I agree. Furthermore, the report said that the airship was protected by an invisible barrier thing like that of Ama no Murakumo. It apparently deflected all 30mm rounds from the SU-57's auto-cannon."
"Is this a repeat of Ishikari Bay? Or the Tokyo Bay nightmare? The US, China, and our country are being forced to fight an opponent with unknown technology."
Completely troubled, Rear Admiral Sergei Andreyevich Berens chuckled sarcastically into the microphone. What he was about to order the fleet to do was, to put it simply, almost like a suicide mission. A simultaneous bombardment by the entire fleet and airstrikes. If this proved ineffective like against Ama no Murakumo, what awaited next was likely a counterattack from the airship. Unlike Ama no Murakumo who took a defensive stance, the airship before them was already preparing to open fire. If possible, he wanted to shoot down the airship during the first wave of attacks, but no one knew what would happen.
"Commander, this is a communication from the US fleet. They said the preparation for the attack is ready."
"President Howard seems to have made his decision. The US wouldn't want to take on the Third Reich alone as expected."
Sergei smiled faintly. He then quietly waited for the signal from the US side to begin the simultaneous bombardment operation.
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The US 7th Fleet. On the order of President Howard, they would launch a joint operation with the Russian fleet to eliminate Third Reich airship floating in the Pacific Ocean. Aboard the flagship Ronald Reagan, Vice Admiral Osman Hayward watched his watch and patiently awaited reports from each ship.
"The missile cruiser under the 5th Carrier Strike Group is ready. The 15th Destroyer Squadron will reach the designated coordinates in five minutes. The 5th Carrier Air Wing is ready now."
"It's fifteen minutes early. Relay this to the Russian fleet; we will start the operation on schedule."
"Yes, sir!"
Immediately, a message was sent to Rear Admiral Sergei on board the Russian fleet aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov. Then, from behind the Admiral Graf Spee, the Russian fleet began to approach. Two Kirov-class missile cruisers and four Sovremenny-class destroyers --- Bezboyaznenny, Boevoy, Burny, and Bystry --- also began to move.
"A communication from the Russian fleet; we pray for the success of the operation. That's all."
"Copy that. Now then, shall we begin...."
Suddenly, a momentary dizziness struck Osman. He lightly massaged his temples, shook his head, and returned his gaze to the front.
"When the operation begins, our Seventh Fleet will immediately attack the Russian fleet...."
"????"
The crew on the bridge doubted their ears for a moment. Even to ease the tension, this was too bad a joke. They turned their attention to Osman who was slumped in his chair, clutching his head.
"Major General Osman, please repeat the order once more."
"We will proceed as planned. Deploy aircraft from the aircraft carrier and launch an airstrike on the airship. This will be followed by a barrage of fire from all our warships. The target will be the airship's port side, the swastika...."
Osman's calm words brought a sigh of relief to the crew. His previous order seemed to be a joke, after all.
"Sir, it's the time!"
"Commence the operation to annihilate the Third Reich!"
The US fleet began to increase its speed. In response to that, the Russian fleet moved to the port rear of the Admiral Graf Spee. There was a possibility of friendly fire if they positioned themselves carelessly. Therefore, the fleets were moving at appropriate distances and angles. From behind, Super Hornets loaded with Mk-84 bombs took off from an aircraft carrier of the US Seventh Fleet. They closed the distance straight toward the Admiral Graf Spee and began their simultaneous bombing raid.
*boom*
The US fleet began to increase their speed. In response to that, the Russian fleet moved to the port rear of the Admiral Graf Spee. There was a possibility of friendly fire if they positioned themselves carelessly. Therefore, the fleets were moving at appropriate distances and angles. Then, from behind the fleet, Super Hornets loaded with Mk-84 bombs took off from an aircraft carrier of the US Seventh Fleet. They closed the distance straight toward the Admiral Graf Spee and began their simultaneous bombing raid.
*boom*
The Admiral Graf Spee took a direct hit from a large number of bombs on its barrier. After the flames of the explosion were blown backward by the wind, the ship's hull emerged unscathed.
"Report from the observation aircraft; No damage to target. The invisible barrier prevented any damage from getting through."
"What about the Russian fleet?"
"They've moved to the second phase; missile cruisers and destroyers have opened fire."
*boom*
The Russian fleet began their bombardment. The roar of 130mm twin rapid-fire guns echoes, and ship-to-ship missiles were fired simultaneously from the Kirov-class ships. The P-700 Granit anti-ship missile fired from the Kirov flew toward the swastika on the Admiral Graf Spee's port side, hitting it directly. However, when the flames dissipated, the Admiral Graf Spee was not even scratched.
"The airship's gun port are moving!"
"The direction?"
"The Russian fleet."
"Fire at their gun ports simultaneously the moment they open fire!! I'm sure the barrier will be deactivated at that time!!"
In the event of the airship's barrier couldn't be destroyed during first wave of attacks, the plan was to launch the second wave of attacks at the same time the enemy counterattacked, when the barrier was likely to be deactivated.
"Looks like we won the gamble. The Russian fleet will be the decoy...."
"Russian fleet has begun zigzagging at maximum speed."
"When push comes to shove, they could drop their anchors and do a sea drift or something."
"Captain, that's something you'd only see in a movie."
"The current situation is pretty much the same!! I seriously want the Missouri to be deployed!!"
Osman shouted. Shortly after, Admiral Graf Spee began firing all its cannons at the Russian fleet.
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"Report the damage to the barrier."
Following the air strikes, they were showered by a barrage of anti-ship missiles. Even Adolf, as expected, was feeling anxious. In theory, Earth's weaponry would be incapable of destroying the magical barrier. However, war was all about the what-ifs.
"The air strikes caused no damage. However, the attacks from the warships have reduced the barrier's output to 75%. It will take 35 minutes to restore the output to 100%."
"Let's destroy those missile cruisers first! Deactivate the barrier for 2 seconds, open fire, then reactivate it!!"
"Sir, reactivation will drop the barrier's output to 60%!!"
"No matter!!"
The moment the barrier was deactivated, the airship fired a volley of attacks at the Russian fleet before reactivating the barrier.
*boom*
The Admiral Graf Spee shook violently. Adolf thought no attack would reach Admiral Graf Spee during these two seconds, but the US fleet's attack succeeded in destroying four gun ports on Admiral Graf Spee's port side.
"What about the barrier?"
"The barrier has been reactivated just now."
*boom*
The explosions could still be heard outside, but there was no more damage since the barrier had been reactivated.
"Report the damage!"
"Left side gun ports number two, three, five, and six are damaged, with cracks in the surrounding armor. The fire was extinguished immediately."
"After all, there are limits to what I can accomplish with the materials from this planet...."
"Your Excellency, didn't you have the materials from the captured golem?"
"I used it to build the Admiral Graf Spee's Central Processing Unit. That's why we have this force field system...."
Adolf’s body had also been reinforced with the skeletal frame of the captured golem
"How is the barrier condition?"
"25 minutes until the barrier's output returned to normal."
"Good. But at this rate, neither side will be able to make a move...."
Adolf placed his fingers on the buttons on either side of his chair.
"Proceed to the second phase. Keep the barrier output constant."
"Yes, sir!"
Adolf's lips turned into a smile as he pressed the button on the chair.
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"*beep*.... Two Russian Kirov-class guided missile cruisers have been confirmed sunk."
"It's developing faster than expected. Deploy Magia Ritters and send them to rescue the crew!"
"*beep*.... I object. In the event Magia Ritter were to fall into the enemy hand, their military strength will increase significantly."
"Is this the time to be saying that!? People are dying as we speak."
"*beep*.... Lady Misaki, please calm down. The danger level if the Margia Ritter is captured is incalculable."
I know, but I can't just sit back and watch it happen. If it were me before I was reincarnated, I wouldn't be this stressed out because there was nothing I could do. However, I have the power to do something now.
"My Lord. The rescue team is ready. Twenty Servants customized for rescue operation are already waiting on the rescue ship."
"Hildegard, what rescue ship? I don't remember we have something like that."
"It's the former French oceanographic research vessel Pourquoi Pas that we have modified into a rescue vessel and renamed to Tsukuyomi.”
"*beep*.... I anticipated something like this happening, so I took the liberty to modify the ship. It's equipped with a magitech system and can self-destruct at any time. It will take time for the ship to reach the rescue destination, so I suggest we deploy this ship after the Ama no Murakumo moves to nearby waters."
"*beep*....Truss One, you scary child."
"*beep*.... I could have installed the warp system if I had more time."
"Alright, release D-Anchors! Our destination is the waters behind the US fleet. Upon arrival, Tsukuyomi will immediately start a rescue operation! Good job, Truss One!"
I’m glad. Thank you, Hildegard, Truss One. Also, there's no way Octa One doesn't know about the ship, right? I know it's dangerous, so don't worry, I have no intention of joining the battle. But we do nothing, things will only get even worse.