605 – Stalingrad (1)
Even after Mora’s unsolicited advice, the world had a heated discussion about mass-energy equivalence.
To say that it was impossible because of mana, that it was possible without mana, and so on. There is no way to prove it, so there are only theories.
Instead, it tends to be established even with mana, and the elves’ forbidden magic union is being presented as evidence.
The problem is that even the union is full of theories, so you have to get Arwen’s permission to study it properly.
Nuclear bombs are also radioactive, but I helped because the power itself would lead to the end of the world.
[If so, are you asking me to wait until you finish writing the book?]
Arwen’s soft voice flowed through the crystal ball. He seemed to be slightly tired from the sudden situation.
I had no choice but to feel sorry for her for facing a troublesome situation because of me. Still, I have to say something.
“Yes. It’s okay to study the theory, but I want you to stop experimenting. Isn’t that power shown in Zenon’s life?”
[······Really that kind of power comes out? Enough to completely annihilate the World Tree?]
Arwen asked in a voice mixed with bewilderment and embarrassment. It was on the contrary that I was puzzled by her questioning.
The magic forbidden to unite is through Firen, who was the head of the Senate in the past.
Until then, Arwen was unaware of the existence of unity, and I heard that he only looked at the theory after that.
“Didn’t you believe me? I thought you would.”
[Wasn’t the reason union was designated as prohibited magic was unethical? Do you really think that kind of power comes out?]
“Well······”
How can I explain this Should I even tell them that there are thousands of weapons on Earth that will destroy the world?
The last time I told Lina, she sprayed the tea very cool. It was shocking enough to surpass even the height of the princess.
If the union were to cause some kind of nuclear fission, it would be as powerful as a nuclear bomb. The World Tree will quickly perish.
“It’s long to explain, but there are weapons in our world that follow the principle of unification. If only the destructive power of that weapon is measured, the world capital will disappear. I can guarantee this.”
[I don’t believe it, but… I’ll get it right now. Theories are allowed, but experiments are forbidden. Sigh······]
Arwen let out a long sigh. It seemed like it was more complicated than I thought.
Originally, he would have given me a present, but that was postponed to a later date.
I said it quietly to comfort my sorry heart.
“If you have free time, you can come over to our mansion anytime. I’m always here.”
[Can I tell you my true feelings?]
“Sure.”
Since then, all sorts of grumbling and obscenities have flowed out. It seems that he has accumulated quite a bit of stress due to the hard work of the government.
I couldn’t help but notice the surroundings while listening to them one by one. I wonder if anyone else will listen.
Fortunately, Marie is sleeping soundly in bed, while Ariel is busy playing outside with her friends.
The other women are attending the academy. You are probably studying hard by now.
[Let’s hurry up and go to you. I want to see you even for a moment.]
“Me too. I’m sorry I did something strange.”
[Okay. Rather, isn’t it better? Thanks to you, my studies have greatly improved. Maybe we need Helium’s help to prove the theory.]
Mass-energy equivalence is physics as well as physics, but it also requires the power of chemistry. You have to discover an atom or something first.
And Helium is a country where alchemy is greatly developed, even if it is not chemistry. It is so excellent that even an elf can fold it.
Arwen’s words meant that for the first time, elves and demons could work together to prove the theory. The world will develop further.
[I’m really sorry for listening to my complaint. You shouldn’t use it as an emotional trash can…]
“It’s not emotions, it’s a desire trash can too?”
[······Really mischievous.]
Arwen smiles while saying that. It is certain that you are looking forward to meeting me.
[Then I’ll just leave.]
“Yes. I’ll be waiting for you.”
The call with Arwen ended like this. As soon as the call ended, the light of the communication crystal ball quietly went out.
Originally, communication would only be possible with a wizard accompanied, but at the end of Cecily and Arwen’s plugging, it ended with only injecting mana.
It has led to the great development of communication, but it is extremely inefficient because it is nothing more than a modification. It means that it eats up a lot of mana.
It’s me, my body is full of divinity, so I don’t have to worry about mana. Moreover, Mora’s words were not empty, even if they consumed mana, they were filled with just drinking water.
‘Does it have anything to do with the fact that mana is blue and the water is blue?’
Putting aside my useless thoughts for a moment, I returned to my work.
Now is the time for everyone to do their own thing, so there is nothing to be disturbed by anyone.
Marie fell asleep instead, so I didn’t forget to be quiet. Even turning the pages of a book is cautious.
‘The North African frontline has also tilted toward the Allies, and the battle must come out soon.’
The North African frontline, which could not be helped even by Rummel’s sh*t show. Now it’s time to return to the Red Army.
The US Army will be busy doing maintenance and minor battles after the Battle of Midway.
‘Battle of Stalingrad.’
The Battle of Stalingrad, also called the hell of this world. If you have even the slightest interest in World War II, this is a battle you have heard of at least once.
What if an FPS game set in World War II? Then, unconditionally, the Battle of Stalingrad appeared.
It was as fierce as it was, and after that, the game of the war went over to the Soviet side.
Of course, Nazi Germany was also not easy, so it became tight again after winning a great victory in the 3rd Battle of Kharkov.
However, the Soviet Union, which had been busy defending until then, started to attack, so most of them use it as a starting point.
‘I tried to describe it as hell as much as possible…’
As I said earlier, it is a terrible battle that can be called hell in the present world. First of all, it was a street fight that lasted for six months.
Urban warfare is characterized by having to be fought within the city center, and focuses only on combat, regardless of soldiers and civilians.
In fact, street fighting itself existed in all times and places, but the variable was that Stalingrad was a ‘city’.
‘There is a saying that modern street fighting is a siege war.’
Siege warfare is a battle of whether or not to break through the castle. After that, it’s going to start a street fight.
However, Stalingrad is a combination of both urban and siege warfare. You can’t get surrender unless you destroy all the buildings one by one.
In addition, the apartment-like buildings are really strong, so they don’t completely collapse under moderate bombing and shelling. It means that the infantry has to step in directly.
‘The armored power, which is the greatest advantage of Nazi Germany, could not be properly used, and only fought extreme attrition.’
It’s a fight we can’t help but tire each other out. The Nazi German army tried their best to break through, and the Soviet army defended at the cost of their lives.
Also, the story that the survival time per day was 24 hours is very famous. In fact, several soldiers died every minute.
It was impossible to give up Stalingrad because it was geographically and symbolically very important to the Soviet Union.
But this was only Stalin’s position, Hitler’s was different. That bastard’s stubbornness was triggered.
‘It’s so scary to fight for pride.’
The reason for the defeat in the siege of Moscow was because of Hitler’s stubbornness, and that stubbornness was revealed again in Stalingrad.
In the end, Nazi Germany is completely defeated due to supply problems, the arrival of General Dong, and finally, the counterattack of the Soviet Union.
Even when defeated, Hitler promoted a general to marshal, and it was tradition in Nazi Germany that no marshal ever surrendered.
In other words, it was promoted to mean self-determination rather than surrender. Of course, the angry general said a word of ‘f*ck it’ coolly and surrendered.
‘Didn’t you actually say you couldn’t die for a corporal in Bohemia?’
Anyway, Stalingrad is a battle that rewrote the definition of street fighting and a battle where hell descended for six months.
While large and small battles took place in North Africa and the Pacific, Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union focused only on Stalingrad.
‘For the time being, the Red Army will only show the Battle of Stalingrad. I’m not saying it’s not fun, is it?’
It will show a battle full of despair and madness without dreams or hopes. It will go on for quite some time.
This made me a little anxious, but unlike the giants, the Red Army is characterized by people dying like flies.
Since the concept itself was set that way in the first place, there is no choice but to move on, saying that it can’t be helped if it is sluggish.
I looked at the manuscript, nodded, and quietly put it in the mail. Now it’s time to turn it over to the publisher.
‘Come to think of it, was the northern region where my father worked similar to the Battle of Stalingrad?’
I don’t know because it’s relatively recent, not even recorded in history books.
Moreover, when looking at the brutality alone, it was not even a street fight in the north.
However, the situation itself, where there was only death and killing, was the same, so it could have caused PTSD for some reason.
My father is a strong man, no matter who sees it, but his past trauma was as severe as mine.
He regularly visits temples and trains himself to focus on his family, but the scars in his heart never heal.
‘······In case you don’t know, let’s tell my father at least.’
I’m not showing you, I’m telling you. It is enough to show the situation in writing.
After getting up carefully so that Marie wouldn’t wake up, she headed to her father’s office.
After passing through a long hallway, I arrived at the door where my father’s office was located.
[Child. This person is also true. Are you like this in broad daylight? What should I do if someone comes to visit me?]
As I was about to knock, a familiar voice reached my ears. I couldn’t help but pause.
Originally, the office is soundproof, but after changing the body, you can hear everything. I can hear everything except for very small sounds.
I can hear the animal’s heart, but let’s skip this. For now, I focused on the voices over the office.
[Everyone is busy anyway, so no one will come, but it’s okay, right? I should be able to stand it when I see you.]
[What are you going to do when you get to the fifth? We should also consider our age.]
[So you don’t like it?]
[No way. Come this way.]
It is the sound of a conversation between mother and father. Even after time passes, the heat between the two of them seems to be burning more instead of extinguishing.
I quietly lowered my arm that was about to knock and turned my body around. You two can’t get in the way of having a good time.
‘I can just serve it right away.’
My father has a mother, so I don’t think he has to worry.
‘By the way, will you take medicine?’
I have a hunch that the genealogy will be twisted again.