TFA2 2.2 - Battle Group

Main Meeting Hall, Makai Intelligence Service Quarter, Makai Guard HQ

11:00, 2 Oct 2025

After the talk with King Makai XXII, Grand Commander Migal invited people who would execute the retaliatory invasion to Kingdom of Buriek. They were:

Prince Makar, the 1st Prince,

Prince Portho, the 2nd Prince,

Prince Dellan, the 3rd Prince,

Duke Kalzar, the leader of Urea Region,

Duke Fogel, the leader of the Sutt Region,

Duke Velker, the leader of the Wist Region,

Trade Minister Bellu, person in charge for trade and economic policies in Kingdom of Makai.

Grand Commander Migal calmly opened the meeting, "All military forces under the command of Prince Makar and Duke Kalzar are already in Sviek and Rivek Regions, so Prince Makar will automatically become the Leader of Battle Group A.

As for Prince Portho and Prince Dellan, please choose a role between the Leader of Battle Group B and Battle Group C."

Prince Portho calmly said, "11th Makai Fleet under Uncle Fogel knows Guise Sea like the back of their hand, so I will choose Battle Group B if Brother Dellan doesn't mind."

"I don't mind." Prince Dellan slightly smiled before continuing, "I and Uncle Velker will attack the islands west of Buriek Mainland then."

As he handed over three thick documents to each prince, Grand Commander Migal said, "This is the compilation of every intel needed for the retaliatory invasion. Use it to write your operation plan, and give me the copy. I will become the bridge who connects the three operation plans."

""Understood,""" The three princes replied in unison.

Grand Commander Migal then turned his gaze to Trade Minister Bellu. "Minister Bellu, do you have update on supply and equipment from Merry Gold Union?"

"Even if His Majesty notified Lady Yuuri only one week ago, Merry Gold Union has already delivered the supply and equipment we asked for," Minister Bellu calmly replied.

"Good." Grand Commander Migal nodded in satisfaction. "It doesn't matter how big or small the strength, supply, or equipment that each prince have gathered, the Kingdom would only give additional supply and equipment in the same value and amount.

Duke Arasmus had also given a guarantee that he could withstand attacks from Kingdom of Horrep for eight months if there was an attempt to break through the northern border. So, six months is the time limit for our retaliatory invasion.

Also, don't expect help from Makai Royal Guard or Makai Royal Navy, as they are not allowed to take part in the competition for the throne."

"Don't worry, Uncle Migal, I have already secured enough supply, personnel, and equipment for Battle Group A," Prince Makar calmly said.

"Buriek Navy has never succeeded in breaking through the blockade launched by elements from 11th Makai Fleet who disguised themselves as pirates, so it could be said that Battle Group B would dominate the naval battle in Guise Sea," Prince Portho confidently added.

After a smile Prince Dellan said, "Well, Battle Group C only needs to take some empty islands as a diversion, so I'm confident I will manage it smoothly."

The Three Princes had tasted the battlefield since they were 16 years old, so Grand Commander Migal understood why they were so confident. Even so, he still had the obligation to advise them.

"Confidence is a good thing, but we still don't know how TF Amethyst beat Buriek Navy in one night. Therefore, caution is a must."

"""We understood,"""

The three princes replied in unison, but deep down they believed that TF Amethyst's landslide victory over Kingdom of Buriek which they heard so often must be an exaggeration. Moreover, almost everything they had heard was sounded as if it was propaganda.

Actually, Grand Commander Migal was fully aware of how the three princes thought, but he chose to wait until they submitted their operational plan before making sure that each prince did not underestimate TF Amethyst.

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War Strategy Room, Sviek Guard HQ

10:20, 7 Oct 2025

As soon as the news of invasion on Sandhur Region arrived in Makai Royal Palace, Prince Makar immediately sent Marquise Orev to lead the reinforcements, and even if in the end a peace treaty was signed, he did not withdraw the forces that had arrived in Sviek and Rivek Region. Instead, he kept sending personnel, supply, and equipment.

As a member of Warhawk Faction, Prince Makar was fully aware of his colleague’s train of thought. No matter how the battle in Sandhur Region would end, they would never be satisfied if a retaliatory invasion to Kingdom of Buriek was not launched.

At the suggestion of Duke Kalzar, Prince Makar then carried out a small diplomacy to his two brothers so that the retaliatory invasion was being used as a competition for the throne.

Therefore, it was natural that Battle Group A became the first party to submit its operation plan to Grand Commander Migal. After that, Prince Makar and Duke Kalzar immediately rushed to Sviek Region to take over the command from Marquise Orev.

Marquise Orev respectfully guided Prince Makar and Duke Kalzar into War Strategy Room, and then he started explaining, So far the total number of our strength is 1.1 million ground force, 200 thousand mercenaries, and 980 Riders. As for logistics, we have more than enough to sustain an eight month war.

Aerial recon estimated that the Fake Tuscan Guard established 84 forward camps in Levsait and Raisait, but they only established one forward camp in the junction between the entry point to Levsait and Raisait. However, this sole forward camp also controls the entry point to the highroad to Lagra City."

As a question mark appeared on his forehead Duke Kalzar asked, "How strong is this sole forward camp?"

"Based on its size, it's roughly had capacity of 1800 personnel, without Rider," Marquise Orev respectfully replied.

"Deploy only 1800 personnel to guard three vital entry points. Are they bluffing or this forward camp just a sacrificial thorn to drain the invader's blood?" Prince Makar asked with a puzzled face.

"Well, whatever it is, we have to eliminate this forward camp to capture Levsait and Raisait," said Duke Kalzar.

"True." Prince Makar slightly nodded before continuing, "We had to wait until Battle Group B and C get into their position. Let's use the remaining time to make sure our personnel understand who and what they will be dealing with."

"Understood," Duke Kalzar and Marquise Orev replied in unison.

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Port of Ursu, Sutt Region

08:20, 19 Oct 2025

The entire southern coast of Amstell continent was almost rock cliffs as high as 30 meters. There were only three locations where a port could be built. The two locations were Bluefin and Sandhur Region’s south coast, while the third location was Ursu Canal in south of Sutt Region and about 800 km west of Sandhur Region.

The Ursu Canal had a length of 31 km, an average width of 2 km, and an average depth of 300 meters. On this canal stands Ursu Port, one of the largest trading ports in Kingdom of Makai, along with headquarter of 11th Makai Fleet.

In terms of ships, sailors, and landing troops, 11th Makai Fleet was far superior to Makai Royal Navy. The 11th Makai Fleet was only lost in the number of carrier ships and Riders.

However, because Regions who joined Battle Group B sent their Riders along with their ground element, the number of Riders and landing troops under Prince Portho and Duke Fogel's increased dramatically.

To accommodate the additional Riders, 11th Makai Fleet modified four dozen supply ships into mini-carrier ships. Meanwhile, to transport the landing troops, more than 600 merchant ships belonging to Merry Gold Union had been chartered as transport ships.

In total, Battle Group B had strength of 130 thousand sailors, 720 thousand landing troops, 760 Riders, and 8000 ships of various types. All these forces had finished consolidating and had a solid chain of command since ten days ago. Several small maneuvers and landing simulations had even been conducted.

The only thing that Battle Group B was waiting for was the departure time. And last night, Grand Commander Migal finally approved the operation plan submitted by Prince Portho. Without delay, Prince Portho immediately rode all night to Port of Ursu.

Still wearing his traveling attire, Prince Portho boarded the cruiser ship Geko-01, and an officer immediately guided him to the officer lounge. Over there, he found Duke Fogel waiting for him while sipping a glass of wine leisurely.

Without delay Prince Portho immediately asked, "Uncle Fogel, why don't we use a carrier ship as a flag ship?"

"This ship is faster and has high flexibility for various missions," Duke Fogel calmly replied, and he ignored Prince Portho's dissatisfy face as he continued, "We just received the latest intel from my sailors who disguised as fishermen and pirates.

Buriek Navy increases patrol intensity, but there is no additional fleet around Guise Sea, so we will send a few destroyer groups to annihilate them.

Our secret bases in empty islands along the route are also already fully operational. All this time, 11th Makai Fleet only used this secret base for piracy operation against Buriek Navy. But finally, we will use the true function of these secret bases."

Prince Portho nodded and asked, "Then, when will we depart?"

"Tonight." Seeing Prince Portho knitting his brow, Duke Fogel immediately continued, "If I fail to help you ascend the throne, your mother will stop calling me brother and your grandfather will no longer call me son.

So, don't you dare adding the pressure I have to bear in my shoulder. For now, just relax with me here."

"Okay."

"Good."

Wasting no time, Duke Fogel poured a glass of wine for Prince Portho and dancers were called to the lounge.

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