: For the first time, the manga depicts JSDF soldiers suffering significant deaths and injuries in a direct combat encounter . Readers have noted the "Vietnam-like" nature of this fight, with the enemy using "home turf" advantages to strike .
: Zorzal's forces—numbering over 10,000 troops —are seen using anti-vehicle weapons, including Molotov-style incendiary bombs and war beasts like rhinos and elephants to pin down JSDF formations . Series Status Note : For the first time, the manga depicts
While Chapter 118 was a high-intensity battle in late 2022, the manga's main run has since concluded as of . The finale adapted the remaining light novel material, including the final confrontation with Zorzal and the eventual closing of the Gate . Series Status Note While Chapter 118 was a
: While the JSDF is initially caught off-guard, the battle showcases the use of drones (leveraged by Lelei) and other modern reconnaissance tools to locate enemy positions that were previously missed by standard helicopter and plane sweeps . : For the first time