I was excommunicated from the Holy Knights

97 – Mercenary King and Madwoman 4

View of Münster Castle being occupied in an instant

As they looked at it in a relaxed mood, Mansfeld and Christian’s lips began to show deep smiles.

“As expected, it collapses without even a decent resistance.”

“Isn’t that a natural thing? It is impossible to deal with us with an improvised force, no matter how well the numbers are matched. Their resistance is nothing but meaningless struggle.”

Even if the number is not small, the proportion of wizards was overwhelming right away, and the combat experience was also different from the sky.

That’s why I didn’t set up a strategy that could be a variable in particular, and simply had a slight topographical advantage of a low wall.

From the beginning, there was no reason for Mansfeld to lose, and because of that, Mansfeld, who usually avoids risky battles as much as possible, proceeded with this battle without much concern.

Even the variable, the emperor’s army, which might have been there anyway, already knew through the archbishop that there was no need to worry at this moment.

The two of them were convinced of a perfect victory while watching the Munster Castle slowly collapse as the flames soared, and then began to talk about slightly different topics.

“If not… what are you going to do after this? Münster Castle. Even so, the resistance against us will intensify as we move forward. We can’t just keep plundering and wandering around like this.”

Although they had accumulated great wealth by robbing Palatinate territories, and if they plundered Münster Castle and other areas in the vicinity, they would surely be able to completely relieve their worries about finances and food for a while.

However, even so, their army was not invincible, and no matter how large the Holy Empire was, the area they could plunder was limited.

Right now, the only places they can directly touch are halfway areas where they are quietly watching without clearly reaching out to the Heretic Alliance or the Emperor.

However, as the danger from Mansfeld’s army grew, some of them were determined to join the Heretic Alliance, and some to the Emperor’s side.

Literally, it means that the radius in which Mansfeld can operate is narrowing in real time.

However, Mansfeld knew very well that they could not occupy a place and sit there.

A blazing fire is menacing, but if it loses something to devour, it quickly weakens and eventually goes out.

If they occupied a place and stayed there, it was clear that the lords around them would not let them go.

Whether it’s the heretical alliance or the imperial army, they’ll definitely try to get rid of themselves by drawing in an outside force.

and..

To Mansfeld’s concern, Christian began to talk about the answer he had already thought of.

“Don’t worry about that, I already have an idea.”

“Ho-oh, is that so? What is it?”

As always, Christian tries to give himself proper advice once again.

Anticipating that fact, Mansfeld asked a question, to which Christian spoke with a smile on his face.

“Surely, due to what has happened so far, most of the forces within the Holy Empire will turn their backs on us. But at the same time, it is also clear that there are those who want to ally with us because of this situation.”

“What is that…! no way.”

Mansfeld suddenly remembered something at Christian’s words.

Then, seeing his reaction, Christian started talking about her thoughts with a creepy smile that grew even thicker.

“If we don’t have our side inside the Holy Empire… just find the target outside. The countries bordering the empire, in their eyes, think that we are like a wild horse that roams the inside of the empire, and if we can tame it well, it will surely be of great help in planting their flag in this vast empire. Something is coming.”

“Hmm… that sure makes sense. If not… Who are you thinking of after that? Is it the neighboring kingdom of Franz? Or the land of Lorende, which is close to here?”

“hehehe, of course, those two factions are also useful, but we have someone who can be a better supporter. The Holy Empire is already on one leg, and the forces are watching for an opportunity.”

He is a person who has already laid the groundwork for him from a long time ago, and in some ways, he is a person who has as much greed as they do.

Confident that he would help them decide their next move, Christian tried to tell Mansfeld the man’s name.

That moment..

“Kwaguawang!”

“!?”

“what… what?”

A loud explosion sounded suddenly.

As a result, Mansfeld and Christian, who had been watching the situation leisurely until just now, began to feel a deep sense of embarrassment on their faces.

Of course, in a battlefield where shells flew and magic was rampant, the sound of explosions was as natural as the sound of birds in the forest.

However… the location from which it came was not the vicinity of Munster Castle, which they had been looking at until just now.

The explosion was heard from their side.

Where there are bushes and trees…

At this moment, those they really hadn’t thought of were pouring in.

“I… that… no way..?”

“General Spinola! Plus General Tilly! ah… No, how are they here?”

At an unexpected moment, from an unexpected place, the emperor’s army is making a surprise attack.

Their faces were filled with heavy tiredness as they passed through the forest, which made it difficult to move, but Mansfeld was aware very well that this situation could lead to a bad outcome.

Even though it was on the verge of capturing the castle, Mansfeld and Christian’s soldiers were still attacking Munster Castle.

Due to this, they were currently in a situation where they were preparing a formation for a charge from the formation right now, and decisively, the main force was just now breaking through the defense of the Munster army and rushing into the castle without hesitation.

Even though it was still lacking in numbers compared to the emperor’s army, even the troops were divided.

The sudden attack of the large army at this time was enough to shock and frighten Mansfeld, and also caused a situation that even Christian could not laugh at.

“damn! Call the main unit immediately! Blow the trumpet! Send the troops from Munster Castle back here!”

“Ah.. I see, Captain!”

“You guys follow me! We can’t let the enemy crush our formation!”

Although Mansfeld’s principle was to avoid an all-out war with strong enemies, at this moment, he really couldn’t help it.

It wasn’t even close enough to avoid engaging with the enemies right away, and crucially, it was impossible to retreat here as most of the allied troops were inside and outside Munster Castle.

In the end, the only option left to him was to stop the enemies with all his might and buy time until the main force returns.

“Oops… I’m going too! Soldiers follow me!”

“yes! miss!”

Following Christian’s words, the guards followed her.

In this way, Mansfeld and Christian’s direct soldiers began to run their horses against the Emperor’s army, which rushed into the friendly formations like water.

“die! Dogs of the Emperor!”

Manspelt draws and gathers mana in the sword he is holding and releases it forward.

Immediately afterwards, black lightning bolts from his sword struck a group of foot soldiers charging towards him.

“! uh… ugh… .”

Dozens of soldiers collapsed to the ground in an instant, unable to even scream.

The emperor’s army, which had vigorously charged with Manspelt’s bloody magic that took countless lives in a single blow, momentarily hesitated.

Accordingly, Mansfeld and his troops did not miss the opportunity and began counterattacking the enemies in front of them.

“Stop the enemies! We are the invincible Mansfeld mercenaries!”

Manspelt and his bodyguards swept across the battlefield with a booming voice.

But at this moment…

In Mansfeld’s head, who was slaughtering his enemies, the image of a figure did not leave automatically.

‘I never thought I’d get stabbed in the back like this… This is why I shouldn’t trust people carelessly. That Maxim or something archbishop… how dare you f*ck me up like this? Even if I have to die today, I will definitely show you at least as much hell as you!’