Chapter 232: Ruthless

The roar of cannon fire signaled the beginning; the battle for Koweli had begun. Leading the charge for the Prussian Army was Major General Luke, a rising star from the previous Prusso-Russian war.

Coming from the modest background of a Junker landlord, Luke had risen to the rank of general through sheer will and a bit of luck.

He had always believed his resolve to be unshakeable, impervious to the cruelty of battle that could sway his heart.

In that moment, however, Major General Luke realized he was wrong; his heart was in disarray. He lamented inwardly, "It turns out I am but an ordinary man."

The Russians did not hide in their fortress bunkers; at the same time as the Prussian Army charged, the Russian Army launched a counter-charge, and a fierce melee ensued.