Akuyaku Reijo Ni Koi Wo Shite

Despite the nearly defeat of the first game in the Grand Flam Kingdom, the Great Alexandros did not immediately begin the invasion, and managed to rebuild the army.

Fortunately, Bandou was surrounded by mountains on all sides. The soldiers wanted to escape, but had no place to escape.

Still, the iron squad was almost completely destroyed. Many have been detained or imprisoned by the Imperial Army. The number is about 2,000. Including the soldiers who were unable to escape because of being in the fort, they lost about 3,000 in the first match alone. This is a tough situation for the Grand Fulham Kingdom, where recruitment of soldiers does not remain.

That's not Arnold's intention to give up. He kept the army moving, carefully monitoring the movement of the Great Alexandros.

Even if it is a village in the territory of the Grand Flam, in the case of Bandhu many of the villages are forts. In front of the fort, the Great Alexandros Empire, which took control of the territory, was attacked by Bandu.

"Enemies! Take Interception Position!"

The Great Alexandros Empire hears a command. The Imperial Army was quick to get ready for this command, but it was too late.

Allow the cavalry to enter before the formation is sufficiently formed. In such a case, it cannot be rebuilt. The half-finished formation was torn apart by shreds and lost control.

"Withdraw! Down!"

The Imperial Army has soon realized its defeat and has issued an order to withdraw, but it is not Bandu's army that allows it. The purpose of the strategy is to use the advantage of the land to take a surprise attack on the conquering units that have left the army, and to reduce even a small amount of enemy forces.

Bandu forces mercilessly wield swords and spears at enemy soldiers who turn their backs to retreat. This pursuit continued until the enemy units appeared on the highway.

From there, take the backstreet that the Great Alexandros Empire wouldn't know before heading to the next goal. This is a repetition.

Meanwhile, the main force of the Grand Knights Knight Corps is also working to reduce enemy forces. The goal of the Royal Knights Corps is the Great Alexandros Empire, which is attacking a fort on the North-South border. It is not just because another unit, whose strength is inferior to the army, can fight enough. Abandoning the North-South border battle could lead to troops in the fort surrendering. In that case, up to two thousand enemy troops who have been able to stop the effort will be allowed to join the main army.

This was something we had to avoid, not a win but a rescue squad.

This situation carries the risk of almost emptying the mark, but the kingdom of Grande-Fram has confirmed that the Imperial army will not move for some time.

Within Band ド ゥ territory, the intelligence of the kingdom of Grand Flam is superior to the Great Alexandros Empire. The advantage of the earth, in both military and intelligence, was leading the Grand Flam Kingdom.

It is the failure of the Great Alexandros Empire to easily cross the border without thinking. When the army suffered considerable damage, the Empire finally realized this.

"So what are you going to do?"

Maria, who has forgotten the first round of victory in the situation of being favored by the Grand Flam Kingdom, is grumpy. I asked Alain in an atmosphere that everything was your responsibility. I'm in charge of strategy planning, so I'm certainly responsible.

"I'll postpone the control of the surrounding villages. I'm looking forward to the supplies I get from the village."

I knew from the beginning. It was a mistake to send a meaningless suppression unit because Maria had said nothing would be done while waiting for ammunition and ammunition.

"What is the north-south border?"

"Northern withdraw"

"Huh? Did you lose?"

"No. I'm trying to withdraw before losing. Now that I've crossed the border, it's not so necessary to drop the other two forts. It's better. "

There are ten thousand troops attached to the fortress where three thousand nests. Originally an invasion from three directions with the aim of dispersing enemy forces, but if that makes no sense, it is better to join them.

"South?"

"South is the same"

"Why is the south intact?"

"Originally, the South was going to crush the complaints after the invasion."

"That's right."

The military is trying to hold down the southern revolt after all. And without the permission of Lancelot. Maria cannot forgive herself as having failed. I don't know it sometimes makes things even more confusing.

"Even if he retreats, the kingdom of Granfram will not be able to immediately raise the fort's troops, during which time he will begin invading Kamark."

"It's finally. There's a little place to play next time, right?"

"No, Maria please wait here."

"... Why?"

Maria won't convince just to win. I want to be active and enhance my fame and value.

"King Grand Fulham has a profound hand. Are you confident that Maria will be able to prevent this magic in close proximity?"

"that is……"

The ultimate magical grand flam of the Highland royal family. Maria was away when the former king used it in the royal battle. In order to prevent it, it was a touch of the ultimate defense magic. It may be alright if you just forsake the surroundings and you are the only one, but Maria is not stupid enough to say it. The Alains in front of them are the abandoners.

"As long as there is, we can't help putting Maria on the front line of the fight against the Grand Flam Kingdom. Please be patient."

"... I understand. I'll save my success for the next battle."

Maria does not intend to fight until she is ready to die. I decided to listen to Alan quietly. The Great Alexandrus Empire decided to advance to Kamark awaiting its reunion with another unit on the northern border.

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The day of the decisive battle at Kamark is near. The intercepting Grand Flam kingdom has repeated the council over and over again. If Kamark falls, the kingdom of Granfram will lose its territory. I can't afford to lose.

"Analysis of the battles so far, it is thought that if we can bring it to the field battle and also to close combat, Japan will have enough chance to win."

Commander Marcus Knight reports the results of a force analysis of the Great Alexandros.

Even though the number is inferior, the quality of the individual soldiers is better for the Grand Flam Kingdom. Of course. The Soldiers of the Great Alexandros were sent to the battlefield without any training on Roku. It is a firearm that makes the immature soldier a strong soldier.

"How do you get into that field battle? The iron car failed. Isn't heavy infantry even more?"

"Guns can be prevented with shields. The problem is the cannon, but I know the weakness."

"What? What is it?"

Arnold is not going to lose even twice as many enemies without firearms. The fact that we found the weakness is good news.

"The hit rate is terribly bad. The first shot is unlikely. It seems that we are adjusting to hit the target from there."

"... but the iron car seems to have been hit by a cannon quite a bit?"

"Yes, but that's probably because I decided on a target point in advance and pulled in a railroad squadron and stopped there."

This guess is correct. The accuracy of the cannon is fatally bad. The method of surveying was originally in this world, but due to the unstable quality of the gunpowder, the range was changed each time it was fired, rather than by a cannon.

The Great Alexandros Empire solves this problem by providing a large number of cannons and carpet bombardment over a certain area. Just hitting a few bad guns is the same measure.

"In other words, if you keep moving out of range, you won't hit the cannon so much."

"Yes."

"Is the gun the same?"

"Same, but ..."

With a certain distance, the accuracy of the gun will not change. But there is a difference between a cannon and a gun.

"Do you have anything?"

"You can quickly change the gun you carry with you, and Alexandros has a number that doesn't matter, such as poor hits."

In the case of a gun, there is no restriction on the distance to hit. It just fires a lot of bullets in the direction of the enemy. Even if you keep moving, if you get into the firing line of the gun, it will be more difficult without hitting.

"... I see. Slow infantry are artillery, horses are guns."

"And equestrians are more than just entering the cannon's range."

"Yes ..."

The empire knows the advantages and disadvantages of guns and artillery more than anywhere else. He then tries to figure out the best way to fight and draw enemies into situations where it can be done.

This is the base battle that the empire would most like. A base attack where the capture target does not move is the scene where the cannon can make the most of its ability.

"Before Alexandros finishes his base, he will attack. I think this is the best way to fight."

"Do you hit while marching to Kamark ..."

There is no other way to follow the command of Marcus Knights. In addition, a surprise attack is possible if you can make use of the advantage of the earth. It seems like a unique strategy.

"Perhaps you know Alexandros, too?"

If you can come up with the Grand Flam Kingdom, you're assuming the Great Alexandros Empire. It is too convenient to think that there is no provision for this.

"Yes, but it's still better than building a base, and fighting has more options for the attacker."

The attacker can choose when, where and how to attack. It should be difficult to prepare for all of that. Commander Marcus Knight is betting on this.

"... How do you attack?"

You only need to surprise the opponent in a place or in a way that you cannot imagine. Arnold thought, It is decided to attack while marching. After that, consider where and how to attack. The army of the Grand Flam Kingdom will continue.

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And the surprise that the Grand Flam kingdom thought would be defeated brilliantly.

The Great Alexandros Empire succeeded in a surprise hit from an unexpected location. However, the equestrian forces, which attacked the Imperial Army, which had overwhelmed the enemy in the early stages, were unexpectedly counterattacked by the Imperial Army who recovered from the confusion.

"... I was hiding that weapon."

Arnold is stunned to see the misery of his allies.

Explosion sounds resounding on the battlefield. Neither by gun nor by cannon. An iron ball thrown by Imperial soldiers is exploding.

Bomb thrown by human hand. The range was naturally shorter, but the time to attack and the accuracy were much better than guns. There is no need to hit it directly. It is a weapon that aims to stop and stop when the opponent's combat power is taken by the explosion.

The grenade, the Imperial Army called it, was the first weapon in the battle this time. This is the one that exploded the cow in the previous battle, and if you let a person hold it and charge it against the enemy team, it becomes a special attack squad.

"Please give me instructions for withdrawal. Equestrian troops will be severely damaged if you keep doing this."

"Maria? Where is the enemy's headquarters?"

Arnold has not yet given up on the battle here. There is also a reason that even withdrawing here will likely make the next battle more difficult.

"I think the enemy's headquarters is in the center of the circle, but isn't that arriving?"

"I need to be a bit closer to get the magic going."

"No way?"

Commander Marcus Knight recalled the former king. Desperate in the previous battle, at least when he chose death to show his will.

"Don't be afraid. I'm not going to die yet. If you defeat Mary, your enemies may be drawn. Even that is a queen."

"surely"

In this world battle, if the general is defeated, he will almost lose. It would be nice if someone could take the place, but if not, the morale of your ally would fall off and you would not be fighting.

That's why Leon regarded Princess Olivia's heroism as a weakness of the Merika Royal Army.

Means of one-shot reversal at the time of defeat. This is to defeat the enemy's spiritual support. Arnold is taking this approach.

"There is no Maria Alexandros"

"what?"

Arnold looked back in a hurry, as he suddenly heard from behind.

"Border Boundary"

The man standing on one knee does not seem to worry about Arnold and continues to speak.

"... Is it a Bandu party man?"

Although he has never seen a face, Arnold judged him to be a Black Party because of the drifting atmosphere.

"Invite"

"... Do you say you're inviting me?"

That is possible. Just as Arnold tried to target Maria, the Great Alexandros will win if they defeat Arnold. He believes that the victory won't stop if the ultimate magical threat of Arnold goes away, not just the king.

"Your Majesty, retreat"

Commander Marcus Knight acknowledged this possibility. Then I can't retreat anymore.

"……Do you get it"

The surprise of the Grand Flam Kingdom has failed. The reason was that he did not hold the back of the Great Alexandros Empire. Even if you know, it's subtle if you came up with a solution.

The next battle will be the Kamark Defense Line. It's a desperate battle that won't win for the Grand Flam Kingdom.

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Even after the failure of the Grand Flam Surprise, the Imperial Great Alexandros come to Kamark slowly, without scrutiny.

I don't feel happy when there is time for preparation. Defense preparations have already been completed. I can't even think of a new strategy. It's just a bad time for the people of the Kingdom of Granfram, as if they were strangled with cotton.

In such a dark atmosphere. A visitor has emerged that almost everyone in the Grand Flam Kingdom has forgotten. All the main members of the kingdom gather during the audience to welcome the visitors, but the atmosphere remains dark.

Looking at the visitors, the atmosphere has changed to a resignation rather than a dark one.

"I took the Mercenary from Wonderland"

The expression of Lambert who led the visitor is similar to those of the surrounding people.

"Alice is the commander of the Wonderland Mercenary Corps.

Pick the skirt hem and gently break the knee. Alice's play-like gesture did not soften the atmosphere, despite the opposition of the surroundings.

"Are you the leader?"

Arnold is incredible if a pretty girl dressed like a maid wears himself as the leader of the mercenary corps. This is the first time I have met a mercenary occupation, but I thought he was a strong man like a knight or a soldier in order to make a living a fight.

"Yes, any problem?"

"... I heard you helped with the war?"

"Yes. I heard you had a job request. What kind of request?"

"The request is to fight the Great Alexandros Empire ..."

In Arnold's mind, he has completely lost his desire to work.

"I know that. I'm asking what outcomes I want."

"What is the result?"

"The amount depends on the outcome you want. So clarify what you want to do."

"... I don't know that. It's my first time to hire a mercenary."

Alice is a poor type for Arnold and is somewhat involved in the pace. Same attitude to Airiel. In the case of Airiel, he was attracted because he was not good at it.

"Yes. For example, the army of the Great Alexandros Empire that is approaching now. If you want to repel it, you will have 3,000 gold coins. Of course, with Grand Flam gold coins."

"What did you say?"

Hearing that there are 3,000 gold coins, voices of dissatisfaction are leaking not only from Arnold but also from the mouths of those around them.

"Huh? Can't you pay?"

"If you have 3,000 gold coins, you can easily double your army now."

"Then it's not a reasonable amount. Will you do much better than that army?"

"What, what !?"

The commander of the Marcus Knight Corps raised his voice. He received Alice's words as an insult to his army. Is this correct. Alice is insulting.

"If you're sorry for the money, let the useless army break up and leave it to us? It's much more efficient."

"... our army is working well."

Arnold also came to mind, insulting his own army. Alice's eyes have changed to be harsh.

"Oh, do you want to keep losing what you heard?"

"... There is luck in winning and losing."

"So you have no luck?"

"What did you say!?"

Alice's insult extended to Arnold. This is not a job negotiation but just a fight to sell.

"Certainly those who stand on top need luck, and our members are happy."

If you think you're happy, that's not because Alice is the leader. This is something most of you here do not know.

"Is that what you want to say?"

"Ah, are you angry?-This is a break in negotiations-"

Alice's body suddenly floated. It will go down a few steps back without any sound.

"Hmm?"

At the place where Alice stood, there was a Frau with a cut sword.

"... No, oh, oh, oh, cute, nice!"

Alice sees Frau and shouts out loud, and runs straight to Frau.

"Is it okay to touch my cheek? Is that okay? I saw it. Punya-"

"Nnn"

Alice pokes her finger at Frau's cheek. The Frau is squinting as if tickling, whilst grinning.

"Is it just like Daddy? It's because of that woman that I'm a little hungry.

This time he began to lower the outer corner of the eye with his finger. Forgetting the anger of Alice a while ago, Alice is stunned.

"Okay, let's do it for our children. King, if you reward this child, yes ... I'll give you enough to retake the royal capital?"

"... what are you talking about?"

"So, make this girl my daughter. Let's live happily with three family members, Frau."

"Frau is the daughter of Airiel"

"No problem! I will take care of my child who is not connected!"

If it's a child of Rion, Alice won't say anything. Alice's purpose is to break negotiations with the Kingdom of Granfram.

"It's not. I can't forgive that."

"... Oh, then the negotiations are about breaking down."

"I can't do that!"

A voice blocking Alice's plot. The voice of Prince Alex of the Ox Kingdom.

"... what is it? You're an outsider, right?"

This line means that Alice knows Prince Alex. But no one was concerned about this. Mercenaries also work in the Ox Kingdom. I thought it would be ok to be acquainted.

"You can't be an outsider if you're a participant. What happened to the deputy commander? Negotiations are the job of the deputy commander."

"... I feel like I've caught a cold. So I came instead."

An obvious lie, but no evidence to deny.

"If so, shouldn't we negotiate the negotiations even more?"

"They don't have the intention, so White can't complain."

This cannot be denied. And that's enough to refuse the request.

"... I'll hire you."

Prince Alex knows that. Still, the only way to get the Wonderland Mercenaries into battle was to say:

"Can I pay three thousand gold?"

"It's too much spray. Give it a legitimate price."

"... 500 gold. This is a normal fee."

Alice was not good at lying.

"It's expensive. Change requests. What about just disabling enemy weapons?"

"Um, three hundred"

"Is it too expensive?"

"The Great Alexandros Empire is all about firearms. If you can disable it, the remaining soldiers are small fish."

This is, in a sense, acceptable. Prince Alex, too, thought that a request for invalidation alone would be sufficient.

"I see! Only the cannon! ど う How about this?"

"Well, one hundred extras! What about this?"

"Okay, I got on!"

"Hmm?"

Alice successfully negotiated.

"Negotiations are finalized. Wouldn't it be like breaking a contract?"

"... I feel like I'm on board, but I'll keep it after I sign a contract. Then, the morning after tomorrow."

"Do you get it"

Even if she doesn't want to be commissioned, Alice knows exactly what the Great Alexandros Empire is doing. Finally, stroking Frau's head, Alice tries to leave.

"Hey, wait a minute."

It is Arnold who stopped it.

"……what?"

"Are you really fighting Alexandros?"

"The Great Alexandros Imperial Army. I can't win because I'm stuck in a building that doesn't go down if I don't recognize it as a nation.

"... It was originally a battle of our country."

"So it doesn't matter here. Don't get in the way of your work? す る と If you get in the way, you'll crush you first."

Alice says, eradicating the atmosphere she has fallen in love with. In his cold, even murderous glance, Arnold lost his words and could only look back at Alice's back as she walked through the audience.

"I have a lot to say, but first look at the battle the day after tomorrow."

"... What does Prince Alex know of that mercenary corps?"

There's something forcing you into the battle. Arnold knows only that.

"... Time is a wild world. It's always been a hero's job to rule the wild world."

"What is it?"

Without answering Arnold's question, Prince Alex leaves the audience. Those who are left do not know what is what. Except for Sol, who is standing alone with a pale blue face.