Akuyaku Reijo Ni Koi Wo Shite

The Great Alexandros Empire's decision was a sortie. Research revealed that the southern cause of the collapse was due to the collapse of the space that had spread underground. The empire knows what the underground space is. It has spread not only to the southern district but also to other areas. If further collapse occurs, the Imperial City will be in chaos.

The empire is not only afraid of sinking. Under the ground were many shells and bombs. It was set up in preparation for an underground invasion of the Grand Flam Kingdom. Part of it was buried in collapse. We took measures such as sowing water, but what would happen if an explosion occurred?

The empire's decision to fight in the field was not aggressive, because it was the only option.

On the other hand, the long-awaited Grand Fulham Kingdom is exactly what we want. He was drawn into battle in field battles, using positions built with the aim of attacking with imperial cannons and guns.

If there was only one miscalculation.

"... Where did you come from?"

Imperial army that appeared on the battlefield. When the position was revealed, Arnold's mouth leaked a question. The total number of Imperial troops is roughly 80,000. That's more than expected. The kingdom of Granfram also knew that the executive army had been assembled. Still, it was estimated to be up to about 60,000.

"I also helped with this."

Commander Marcus Knight's answer does not answer Arnold's question.

"Yes."

Still, Arnold did not complain and uttered his consent. The Grand Flam Kingdom has increased its army by about 10,000.

It is a new unit that has been formed by selecting trusted people from the aristocracy army that is in charge of them. As a result, the total force of the Grand Flam Kingdom is 30,000. It is far from the 80,000 Imperial Army, but far better than fighting at 20,000.

"The position of the team is almost as planned. We're doing well so far."

Anyway, there was plenty of time to think. In considering his strategy, he has repeatedly considered where the Imperial Army will be. As a result, the idea of the Grand Flam Kingdom was to turn the battlefield into a situation where you could only form there. He laid down obstacles and cut down hills to reduce the options of the empire.

The struggle was rewarded, and the Empire was in the right position. There is only one high place where the Empire can form a large army and overlook the battlefield.

"The question is from here. Does Alexandros attack or choose to solidify the position?"

Arnold wants the former. There is no point in bringing a field battle if the empire has firmly established its base. I don't expect myself to fall easily because I'm prepared for it, but it's better to have less trouble dropping the enemy.

"Either way is fine. It's only in Japan that we have an advantage in the long game."

The opinion of Marcus Knight is slightly different. There is no room in the empire to solidify and fight carefully. Otherwise, he thinks there is no reason to leave the Imperial City.

In the long run, the northern and southern regions will be completely under the control of the Grand Flam Kingdom. It is alleged that the Empire has been afraid of it and has sailed.

"... I wish I could do that."

Arnold also believes that Commander Marcus is correct. However, the Empire has been drinking boiling water many times. From that experience, I have no doubt that the Empire has a deep hand that I do not know.

"... I don't seem to worry about that. Alexandros has begun."

"What did you say!?"

Too fast movement. It only increased Arnold's anxiety.

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Appearing on the battlefield, the bases were well built, and the Great Alexandros Empire began to move. This was completely surprising to the Grand Flam Kingdom. The tactics.

"Send reinforcements to the magician squad! だ Left wing!"

The command flies from the main team. In response, the magicians rushed to the front. Until now, the magicians had no place in the battle against the empire, but this time they are busy.

The reason is the strategy for the Imperial Army that the Kingdom of Granfram came up with, based on the battle of Rion.

Imperial firearms are vulnerable to fire. The fact that fire was vulnerable to fire was astonishing to the people of this world, given its magical affinity, but indeed, Lion's fire magical spell destroyed the Imperial Army with astonishing sacrifice.

In response, the Kingdom of Granfram, who was considering a tactic using water magic, changed its direction and decided to create a tactic using fire magic.

As a result of hearing information from imprisoned soldiers who took captives, I thought of using defense magic, which had little use in fire attribute magic. Simply put, a fire wall prevents enemy firearms.

Tests with bombs abandoned by the Imperial Army have been successful. Guns cannot be prevented, but bombs and shells prove to be able to explode. That strategy was first put into practice in this battle.

The Imperial Army was a bit ahead. Put the bomb in an iron box to prevent it from catching fire, and then take it out and throw it shortly before the attack. With a little ingenuity, it hurt the Grand Flam Kingdom.

If you're not in an iron box, you only need to create a fire wall in front of the assaulting enemy soldier. But in order to adapt to the new empire's style, you must magically ignite enemy bombs very close. In order to achieve this, the number of magicians originally envisioned was not enough, and they could not completely prevent the empire from attacking.

"The first base on the right wing has also suffered considerable damage!"

A messenger tells you about the front. The Grand Flam Kingdom has built many levels. Among them, the front line on the right wing seems to be in a very dangerous state.

"From the second team, send troops! Each base, one by one! You can't afford to abandon the first team yet!"

The command of Commander Marcus Knight flies. If the first wing of the right wing is defeated by the enemy, the first wing in the middle will expose its side to the Imperial Army. If one base is broken, it will be necessary to retreat the whole.

"Isn't it necessary not to increase sacrifice by overdoing it?"

Arnold raises concerns over the command of Commander Marcus Knight. The camp is built up to Hachijin. In addition, the base near the main team is made more robust by preparing for side strikes. Arnold was skeptical of increasing troop sacrifice to protect the abandoned team.

"Enemy attacks are too intense. Alexandros seems to want a quicker settlement than I think."

"... Even if there are eight teams, can't you feel safe?"

"It's impossible for everything to be dropped. However, putting the enemy in tune can be a surprise."

In other words, you can't feel safe. But the commander of the Marcus Knights would be the general of the Grand Army of Glanfram without Arnold. He is not in a good position to speak up and talk about his subordinates. In this respect, Arnold who is honest about his anxiety is still inexperienced.

"Is the Empire in a rush to fight ..."

This is Arnold you know. Now there is no army here that the empire would be most afraid of. Even if Arnold was Lancelot, it seemed that he would still be ready.

"... I'm on the front."

"what?"

"This is the first crucial moment. To surpass the enemy offensive, we need to have faster command transmission."

"... Okay, let's get out."

The commander-in-chief of Marcus Knight thinks that the empire's offensive is fierce and that his troops are in a difficult situation. Arnold stood up to advance his team.

"I'm fine with the Honjin. I'll be back where I have surpassed the offensive."

Commander Marcus Knight seems to be on his own.

"No problem. If you're afraid of the front line, you won't be a general general."

"No, that's not the issue, I'd like your Majesty to command the equestrian squad. I don't know if there's an opportunity to launch it, but there's a chance."

"……So that's it"

In the unlikely event that the front collapses, it is necessary to stop the enemy's momentum with a cavalry unit. To calm the soldiers and gain time to build a new front.

Not only that, but if the enemy collapses, the pursuit of the equestrian squad will also play a role, but this is too quick.

"A messenger! Come with half!"

With a half of the messenger squad, Marcus Knights headed for the front.

Even so, the Imperial offensive continues. Explosions sounded everywhere on the front and sparks were flying. There is no indication that the Grand Flam Kingdom base has been dropped.

"... Is it all right?"

Knight Lambert, who did not say a word while Commander Marcus was present, asked a question.

"Why do you think so?"

"I have doubts about increasing troop sacrifice in defending the base. My army is 30,000, Alexandros is 80,000. In the event of a soldier war, ..."

Lambert did not say that he had no chance of winning. However, after hearing the explanation of the Lambert Knight, anxiety has already appeared on the faces of the surrounding knights. Many believe that Lambert Knight's idea is reasonable.

"Have time. Are you thinking about that?"

"Do you earn time at the expense of soldiers? What do you get as a result?"

"... Do you know? Reinforcements may come."

Wonderland mercenaries join the war. This can be a trump card to determine the game situation. If it does, it's worth the time, not afraid of troop wear.

"That's why I should have participated from the beginning."

"what?"

"If we were to leave the battle to the Wonderland Mercenaries, we would have had better leave everything to them from the start."

"that is……"

Commander Lambert's words are a criticism of Arnold. Prime Minister Hayd and the Commander of the Knights Marcus knew that the Wonderland Mercenaries should be kept away from the main battlefield, but it was King Arnold who acknowledged it.

"In that case, the reward goes up, but did you pay?"

"Now?"

Voice suddenly interrupted. Rumors appear, the shadows remain, and Rion appears on the team.

"I'm sorry. If you have time to slap your mouth, why don't you firmly protect your team?"

"Rion, you, during what time?"

"Did you hear me? Before you hear it, scold your subordinates who allowed you to invade the headquarters. And I'm ... King. People's names are not wrong."

The fact that his subordinates are good isn't something that Rion, who is likely to make a mistake in his name, can be careful. In the first place, Arnold is not wrong.

"... Increase vigilance around the main team"

Arnold instructed his subordinates as he was told, thinking that he would invade León even if he increased his vigilance.

"Well, it's good enough. I've already struck here, so I'm in the way if I'm overpowered."

"... is it better to say thanks?"

"I don't need it, it's not for the kingdom of Granfram, because there are people here who have to protect it."

"got it"

Henjin also has Airiel. Already protected by a thousand units.

"... I can see this place best."

Moving forward, Rion looks over the battlefield.

"What are you going to do?"

"... I think about it in the future, because I didn't think the empire would start fighting so soon."

It was a miscalculation for Rion that the Empire attacked early on. At the very least, he knew that the fight would not begin until the cannon was installed.

"Otherwise?"

"I was waiting for the battle to start, and I was looking at the chance and rushing into the enemy team, but the result was the same."

"What do you mean?"

"There is no opponent to fight"

"What did you say!?"

Arnold rose abruptly and looked at the empire's headquarters. There is no point in doing this. There is considerable distance to the headquarters of the empire. There is no way that human faces can be identified.

"Can you see me? If so, look for me instead."

Sure enough, Rion was told to hate it.

"... can you see?"

Same on the front. I can't see the face of a person.

"I came here because I think you can see it. Can you be a little quieter? I'm not so great that you can chat and see how the battlefield moves."

"……Oh"

Even if you're not chatting, Arnold isn't confident in seeing what's going on in the battlefield. There are battlefield experiences, but not only. Rion is abnormal.

Rion stares at the battlefield, vaguely, with no idea where he is looking. It's always a habit to put your finger on your forehead, but only a few people know it.

Alice, and Aeriel and Sol were close by.

"... I'm in trouble now."

Eventually, his finger dropped to his mouth, and at the same time, Rion muttered.

"What? Can't you see it?"

Alice responded to Leon's muttering first.

"There are two"

"Two? Oh, couple? What's in trouble?"

Maria and Lancelot. Rion's goal is two people from the beginning.

"It looks like there are two movements of the army. They are moving the army on their own, without thinking about cooperation."

Imperial army 80,000. Rion determined that it was operating in two lines of command, Lancelot and Maria, rather than one army.

"Oh? @ A couple fight?"

"... Operation?"

It was a funny joke. Rion's reply was long enough to endure.

"It's a coincidence? That woman is doing it on her own."

"... Is that more likely? But if it's done on its own, it's rather troublesome."

With Rion's method of predicting the enemy's movement and moving his troops, it is difficult for those who make unexpected movements.

"Because you want to try two at the same time, right?"

"Oh, that's good advice. It's definitely too greedy. So which one comes first?"

"It is hard to predict"

"Thank you for your continued advice. The strategy is decided. After that ... Sol. Wyn will also join us. Keep a little distance from the headquarters and let the unit stand by."

After finding Sol's appearance, Rion gives instructions. It's no surprise that the unit led by Sol and Eriel was part of the Wonderland Mercenaries. I'm barre from the beginning.

"Hah. But how long?"

"It's Ross, it's up to Wynn's decision. Tell me not to overlook the decision or the instructions."

"……I understand"

"Then we'll go."

Rion's words are for Eriel next to Sol.

"... Yeah, and later."

Airiel looks a little dissatisfied. I am dissatisfied with having to leave Alice next to Rion.

"Well, Alice, let's go."

Alice is straddling the nightmare when Leon announces this. Rion also jumped behind him. Nightmare slowly runs toward the front as it is.

From the diagonal left, a unit on the same unicorn approaches. A beast unit in black and red armor. Two thousand black and red cavalry corps.

With the merging with Rion, the Knight Beast Corps rushes quickly. Its speed is incomparable to that of a horse. He flew into the front line in an instant.

"Maybe you see it for the first time?"

Aeriel asked Arnold, who had lost her voice.

"……Oh"

Arnold has never seen the fight between Rion and Alice, but Arnold sees the fight as a mercenary corps in Wonderland. The battle of the beast unit.

"Yes, it's better not to think about it."

"Why is it so?"

Aeriel says he can't do what Leon can do. A little to this, Arnold remembers rebound.

"It's something you can do with Rion. I've only recently learned, but Rion's talent is neither sword nor magic, but his judgment."

"Judgment ability?"

"The ability to grasp the entire battlefield. The ability to determine the opponent's movements and the movements of his army. And the speed to judge the next movement. Based on this, we can do the same way of fighting with Rion for the first time."

"……Really"

Once, Rion showed a wide range of troop operations. Just a moment ago, I was trying to determine the movement of the enemy Rion was talking about. Aeriel's explanation is convinced of Arnold.

"Did you talk too hard? I don't know."

"what?"

But Eriel has pointed out Arnold's misunderstanding.

"So, let's simply say that while people are thinking one thing, Rion is thinking two or three things, so you can move that many monster units as you want. If you're a bad guy, you're in the middle of the enemy before you even give instructions to some units. "

“…………”

Just faster than people. That's what Ariel explains. But because of its simplicity, Arnold has no idea how to win.

In fact, you can get closer to Leon's fight. Mercury and other commanders of the Cavalry Corps have the power to move their units with effort.

"It's a bit of a help? The rebellion in southern Pingding, the work of the northern nobility, and the crushing of the empire's factory in the west are all jobs of the Wonderland Mercenaries."

"What did you say?"

"Wonderland Mercenaries set the battlefield, built a fighter, and pulled out the Empire into the field. Now, if the final battle is settled by the Mercenaries alone, this battle will be the battle of anybody. "

“…………”

Many facts that I first learned. Arnold was so shocked that he lost his words.

"Then I'm this."

With only Arnold depressed, Aeriel leaves. This is Eriel's revenge on Arnold, so I would like to thank him for this. Only for Aeriel.

"... Her Majesty?"

Knight Lambert applauds Arnold, who is astonished.

"... What were I doing? Or was it that much different from Lion from the beginning?"

"It's not over yet, the battle, and the conclusion of the two."

"... Yeah, and I have to settle with Lancelot."

"Yes, that opportunity will always come. Please feel strong and wait for that time."

"Oh"

It's time for a final decision. Rion has been preparing for that time for more than a decade, and Arnold is preparing for this time. It is natural that there is a difference between them. Arnold does not know this.