Otoko Nara Ikkokuichijou no Aruji o Mezasa Nakya, ne?

11 Jan 7450

Darbin village south.

The outlook is not good because the deep woods cover one side around here.

The time now is around the time when the sun has risen and a few hours have passed.

The morning sun is clear, and there are leaking trees everywhere in the woods.

Several men and women lurked in the bushes of this forest.

They are soldiers belonging to the Fourth Knights of the Kingdom of Lombert who recently arrived in the village of Darbin. I was ordered by Sir Fireblades, commander of the invasion unit, to guard the outer perimeter of the village of Darbin in exchange for the troops of the Second Knights, who had been stationed on this land until now.

Tensions run between them like that.

A few dozen meters away, the shadow was hidden.

Considering where they are today, only the Kingdom of Davis or the demons come closer from the south than they do.

But the tension quickly dissolved.

It was the reconnaissance team we sent out the day before that that we approached.

The reconnaissance team is made up of four people, but only two have returned.

When the returning scouts were given a drink of water, they immediately headed to the Lords' Hall, where the Temporary Command was located.

The large table placed in the living room of the building that serves as the headquarters is enlarged with a simple map depicting the location of the villages of Darbin and Tankur and the open places in the rocky forest that would mark them.

The map and the conversation between the command personnel show that the village of Tankur is about 15 km southeast of the village of Darbin.

"Well back. But don't you know what happened to the other troops?

The first thing Ser Fireblades, the commander, asked the reconnaissance crew who appeared at the command, was not about the results of the reconnaissance, but about the other reconnaissance units that had not yet returned.

- Hmm... What a place for now...

Al narrows his eyes as he stands on the wall when he sees how it is.

According to the reconnaissance crew, although it was possible to infiltrate the vicinity of the destination village of Tankur, it was discovered before dawn and the village's defenses were not known at all.

Naturally, it was also unclear about the trends of other units that had not yet returned.

- Then can't you even say that it's like I went out of my way to teach you how to approach this one...

As for Al, there are a few things that come to mind about the significance of sending a scout team in this situation.

- Well, I wouldn't do it... all the time, should I put the magic aside and think... You should also forget once your education about the position defenses and attacks you received in the militia.

Al learns very little and has no busy knowledge of warfare in the history of war in an era when he has no personal portable long range, high power, high precision weapons, armoured vehicles, or ability to communicate with remote areas.

Still, he is "considerably better than the average knight in the Kingdom of Romberto" thanks to his education as an advanced nobleman in defense colleges and militias, as well as in oaths, for his basic education on tactics.

Whatever it is, the first reconnaissance unit back couldn't bring back any busy information.

- There must be a lot of these things. What are we going to do?

If we are to follow Theory in Orth, we have a proposal to continue our reconnaissance, at least until we have some information that might put some confidence in the number of people who will guard the village of Tanquer.

Alternatively, as the arrival of this unit has already been detected, the reconnaissance team will begin marching to reduce the distance even if it is detected at all.

- If I were you, it would be a force reconnaissance assault.

In front of Al, who looked interesting, Sir Fireblades began to consult with the Tabernacle when he ordered the scouts to rest.

I guess I'll make a decision after gathering opinions from my men.

Originally, the Second Knights' Tabernacle, who was a Sergeant's subordinate, roughly broke his opinion into two, but basically seemed to prevail, waiting for the return of other scouts who would not return yet.

but the platoon leader named Balsard Balmish, who was sent in by the First Knights, made a completely different point.

"We should raise the whole army and start marching as soon as we can. We also know you don't need to send out a specialized reconnaissance team."

Listening to his words, Sir Fireblades, his men, and even Al once again pay attention to his expression.

"We will divide the troops we are now assembling into two main parts. I'm a cavalry and an infantry. Note that the cavalry will have as many as possible. I don't mind if I can ride it even if it's slightly immature. From the infantry unit we collect all the military horses, including those of the commander, and from the Fourth Knights Heavy Forces we also collect all the military horses that were tutored… Oh, it seems that His Excellency the Count and eight military horses who were in the haste to watch the game, so if we collect all of them, we should probably be able to create a cavalry unit of a hundred strong horses"

Without even looking at Al, he looked like he deserved it, said senior knight Balmish.

- What, even my horse?

As Al, I can't help but say no, but I wasn't allowed to speak.

All I could do was open my eyes and stare at Balmish's face.

- This is not good. I was straight into battle... if I could lend you a military horse with that hoof on... but it's still better they didn't spot me as a military horse until the horse pulling the carriage?

I looked right back at Al like that and Balmish continues.

"The cavalry unit stands out at speed priority. Except for the knight on the boulder, I also remove the horse armor (birding) from all horses to make them a little lighter. Oh, speed in this case is the speed of movement. It's not lightness on the battlefield. Anyway, show up at the village of Tankur, at the other position a little faster, and if there's a gap, launch an attack, and pull right off."

"But it's hard to imagine that more than a hundred cavalry will not be discovered by the time they arrive in the village of Tankur"

The Second Knights' Tabernacle raises questions.

"Well, a reconnaissance team multiplied by the shade of night has been discovered, so naturally it will be discovered"

Balmish answers, clapping his shoulders.

"Then you will be attacked by a lookout..."

"Are you in a hundred cavalry? A few scouts can handle it... even half of the scouts have fled earlier, right? I'm on guard, so it's only natural that I have that kind of fighting power."

He was immediately returned to Balmish, and his chief was stuck in words and shut up.

"Especially, I'm sure I've never crossed it without being discovered. But this time it's all the more so because the scouts are being found. What's more, even if he was spotted and attacked by a handful of watchdogs, he doesn't have more time to kick his ass. It's better to stay on guard and delay the march."

The bureaucrat, who was a disgruntled face, immediately changed his expression to disgrace.

"Anyway, this is a faster horse than a watch, and even if the whistle or something tells Tankur Village about the discovery, it's going to take a lot of time to get an interception posture. You'll be able to see enough positions before your opponent's interception posture is ready, and it's refreshing, but you might be able to destroy one or two of your defense facilities."

"It is also conceivable that the opponent is consolidating his defenses without alarm. Somehow this scout team was found hours before dawn."

another tabernacle asked earlier.

"In that case, we will not attack impossible. but the defense would have solidified for two to three hours shortly after it was discovered, but it's been seven to eight hours now, and it's been about four hours since the night counted. If you think in common sense, it's about the time you're taking turns taking a break. Either way, you'll know what's going on at the position in Tankur village."

Balmish answered in such a tone as to include teaching.

When he heard the words, the tabernacle put his arms together and thought.

"In addition, if the defenses are solidified and the number of defensemen exceeds the original expectations, we should leave only the number needed to defend the village of Darbin and withdraw immediately."

When Balmish said so, he looked at the commander's face as he asked for permission.

- Mr. Bal, that's thoughtful.

Al laughed bitterly but praised about Balmish.

However, although Al's rating is quite a hit, it could also be described as a discerning hassle.

The orders received by the executives of the invading forces, such as Balmish and Sir Fireblades, were "attacks on the village of Tankur," which was not an absolute condition for its occupation. Whatever, I wish I could occupy it.

As for the Kingdom of Romberto: "As always, my country has not lost any territorial ambition for the Dart Plains. I would like to let you know inside and out that this time we are pointing a significant number of people from the First Knights" pose.

Of course, its true aim is to divert attention from the growing military power against the North.

In short, it can be said that the village of Tankur can be occupied either way.

The skirmishes on the Dart Plains, which have been going on for nearly a hundred years, will continue in the future, and I hope the Kingdom of Romberto can make you think internally and externally that it is focusing on you.

Following Balmish's gaze, Sir Fireblaze turns to silence for a moment as he stares at the map.

The Second Knights' Tabernacles are frustrated that the explanation is inadequate, but Sir Fireblades understood exactly what Balmish was trying to say only by being entrusted with the command.

"Adopt Sir Balmish's opinion"

Sir who raised his face from the map declared.

- Shit. If...

Hiding his bitter feelings, Al tried to raise his voice.

But he speaks to the words of the Ser, which go on further.

"With the exception of Heavy Troops, let the entire army leave in an hour, including the Fourth Knights, for the village of Tankur. At that time, a unit of 100 horsemen composed exclusively of cavalry will be brought forward as a forcible reconnaissance unit. The rendezvous is five hours after departure. This is the place."

Sir said pointing to a point on the map.

The place is about a mile northwest of Tankur village, where the forest has diminished.

"I'm putting up a formation here tonight. We will conduct a total attack at the same time as the dawn of tomorrow as the contents of the forcible reconnaissance. Sir Balmish. May I entrust you with the nomination and command of the cavalry forces and the procurement of military horses?

Balmish only replied "I'll take care of it" and smiled.

Later, after fine-tuned meetings, such as the arrangements when the unforeseen occurred, the Tabernacles scattered from the command to carry out their orders.

"Captain Balmish"

Al calls off Balmish.

Balmish was right against Al when he nodded at Sir Fireblaze with an extra look as though he knew he could speak.

"Me and my men will also volunteer for forced reconnaissance."

Al said under the guise of a faceless expression.

"Got it. Can I think of it as an eight horsemen?

- Me, Value, Danik, Claw, Marie, Zulu as a certainty, the problem is Ralpha and Guine......

"Absolutely."

- Should I put Laheute and Kibunal on those horses? If Ralpha and Whiteflame stay, Guine will be fine first and foremost......

Then gather south of the village in 20 minutes.

Copy that, sir.

The invading troops that were stationed in the village of Darbin are surrounded by the hustle and bustle of departure.

There was a Knights of the Counts of the League at that end.

"I decided to participate in a forcible reconnaissance because... So. Ralpha, Guine. You will remain because you will still not be good at riding battles. Kibunal, Laheute. Gear up and get on their horses."

Hearing Al say it with a serious face, Ralpha and Guine nod with the expression of a skilled adventurer.

"Oh, they say weapons are all you need because you won't have time to wear armor. I don't wear armor today either. But take the shield or so."

That being said, only the helmet wears Al.

Al himself, the shield technique used on horseback is average, but the shield originally showed a lot of defense even when the user was immature.

"Carry everyone's armor and luggage to the assembly area by carriage. Ralpha, I asked for it."

Led by Al as soon as possible, the Knights of the Leagues headed south of the village.

- He said the attack procedure could be communicated while on the move... Damn, I didn't know this would happen......

I heard that it can sometimes be incorporated under the command of an invading unit, and I was convinced that I had no choice.

But even so, I predicted that it wouldn't happen unless I was in a situation of aggressive hands or stubborn resistance and defeat.

"You don't get what you want..."

"Your husband, did he say anything?

"No, it's nothing. Don't leave me."

"Stand up, but I'll protect you."

"No, I don't think I'm gonna give you a hand."

"It's my job to protect your husband."

"... you did"

- I can't lose even one head here. Damn it, if this is the case......

Al was chewing on his umbilical alone, shaken by his beloved horse's back.