Santairiku Eiyuuki

Meanwhile, by that time the Lemurian army, led by Erkühl, had invaded the territory of the Kingdom of Hayastan while maintaining a speed of thirty to twenty-five kilometres a day.

Now, what I'm curious about is why we can maintain such speed.

Naturally, there are seeds and tricks.

First, Erkühr was marching his army in three parts.

This has two advantages.

One is purely marching faster.

It means it's faster to march in multiple parts than to make long lines of sloppiness and walk.

Another advantage is that the burden on the barracks is reduced.

As a general rule, the military is more convenient to be dispersed than to be clustered in one because it relies on local procurement.

Even when it comes to local procurement, it is basically purchasing and levying.

As a general rule, Erkühr forbids pillaging.

Most likely, if food can't be obtained, it could be looted as a last resort.

Nevertheless, Elquille is obliged by all generals to carry three days' worth of food to compensate for what was not enough, and since he can march for nine days without replenishment, even if he has six days' worth of food prepared by a heavy unit.

What worries me is that they could destroy each of them...

The number of three is important.

The Lemurian army is about 4000.

In other words, even in three cases, it will be more than 10,000.

The Pharus Royal Army of the Kingdom of Hayastan is precisely about 1000, and that is dispersed throughout the country.

Well, I mean, it's highly unlikely that each one will be destroyed.

There is another reason why Elquille can maintain a fast march speed.

That's because they ignore fortresses and cities and are making their way to the capital as they detour.

Of course, fortresses etc. that cannot be bypassed break through forcefully...

Well, the enemy soldiers in the fortress are precisely about 100, and in some cases surrender after they have already escaped or before they fight…

It doesn't even pose a major obstacle because of the fact that

Also...... the new light cavalry erected by Erkühl was of great help.

They marched ahead of the infantry and heavily armed cavalry, checked the terrain, and went for reconnaissance, so they are able to march smoothly.

That's why Elquille is progressing at an incredible rate.

"Well, this march is happening because we have zero chance of meeting our enemies, and good kids shouldn't imitate it."

Elquille tells Carolina proudly as she runs her horse.

Erkühl's marching speed is a distraction from the fatigue of the soldiers.

The fatigue of soldiers accumulates if they maintain thirty kilometers day after day.

You won't be able to fight properly.

Few enemy forces exist in the Kingdom of Hayastan.

And it's the marching speed because we know it beforehand.

"Your Majesty, how long will it be before it's the king's capital?

"Um, as far as the map goes... you've got three days. Tomorrow, at a predetermined rendezvous point, he will rendezvous with Darios, Galphis, who will lead a separate team. And after a day's rest, we march slowly the next day to Elstadt, the capital of the Kingdom of Hayastan"

Once, after a break, we slow down the march because we are likely to enter a siege battle.

But I don't think there's a busy army.

Be careful where you have to be careful.

That's a man named Erkühl.

The Elkhurs then approached the capital, Elstadt, as planned.

Six days after the invasion of the Kingdom of Hayastan, twenty-six days after the march was speeded up once and for all, and forty-six days after the war began.

"Hmm, I missed the reading..."

Elquille spoke out relaxed, but troubled,

It's in front of the ministers, so I'm pretending to be calm... but I was actually in quite a hurry.

Because what a certain number of soldiers were caged in Elstadt.

"What do you say, Darios? You attacked me lightly."

Elquille asks Darios, who has finished his power reconnaissance.

Darios puts his shoulder down and answers.

"It feels like about 5000 when we fought. The number of flags is around 2000. Well, that's haphazard. 70% chance."

"I mean, the other 30% of the time, you really mean around 2000?"

By the looks of it, there are at least 2000 flags.

but 2000 just can't be. There is no way that the Kingdom of PHARES would allow the possession of so much military power.

But the fact that about 5000 soldiers are caged in the first place is a strange story in itself.

The information has already reached Elquille that the Royal Fars Army has withdrawn completely.

If the information is correct, it can't be.

And so one possibility flashed behind Elquille's brain.

"I see, a prostitute."

"What do you mean?

Carolina asks Elquille.

Elquille explains to Carolina.

"Easy. The Royal Fars Army withdrew in great haste. Perhaps all spare weapons and protective equipment should remain in the armory. I'm guessing he recruited and armed even the prostitutes."

If it's a defensive battle, even recruits can fight more than enough.

Just because a child throws a stone from the top helps.

"But with a prostitute, I was surprised. Well scratched."

Country for the people.

In other words, the concept of a national state, is the first idea that has begun to bud in recent times.

In this world, a country is only a thing of kings and nobles and the people live in that country.

For every interest of the people, they will or will not do public utilities such as taxes and water cures, and then trials, etc., properly.

That's why I don't speak to politics.

Instead, there is no awareness of protecting the country, etc.

From Erkühl's point of view, the Kingdom of Hayastan has assembled prostitutes, which deserves to be stunned.

"But... well, if you know what seeds are, it's quick to talk. By and large there will be no weapons in the arsenal, and the number of soldiers, as Darios reads, will be around 5000. … to the extent that it can be dropped by force attack."

Speaking of prostitutes, it sounds good, but until a few days before the intrusion, he was just the father of a peasant or bakery who had plowed the field with a pigeon.

From Elquille's point of view, it's a roach axe.

A week, a corrugated attack day and night would open the castle gate even if you fell asleep and did nothing,

Elquille decided so and tried to issue an attack order.

It was then.

"Your Majesty!!

"Edmond, what's up?

Edmond rides his horse and runs to Elquille's.

And I got off the horse, and I bowed my head.

"I am the protégé of the King of the Kingdom of Hayastan."

"Hmm."

Elquille breaks the seal and opens the parchment.

There...

"I see, that's funny"

Erkühr smiled niggardly.

"All right, I'll see you"

"You mustered the prostitutes, Princess Lunarier?

"You are right, Your Majesty. Thank you for your time today."

Renalier Alshark knelt in front of Elquille.

"I want you to look up. Even if it's not good for a princess of a country to kneel like that."

"... I am the princess of the defeated country"

Renalier said with no expression.

But Elquille is as beautiful as its faceless, purple crystal, but behind her cold eyes...... I read the girl's emotions just a little bit.

(nervousness, anxiety, fear, and excitement... calling yourself the princess of the defeated country... you mean you want to draw me into the conversation and negotiate something)

Funny, why don't we give him a ride?

Elquille thinks so and tells Renalier.

"A defeated nation. Once again, the prostitutes of your country are bravely fighting"

"It would be a flying pebble if it blew in front of you. … now."

"Well, now, what does that mean?

Elquille gets on with the Renalier story.

If we don't get stuck, we just have to cut it off.

... At this point, Erkühl is halfway into Renalier's discourse, but if he points that out to the person, he will insist that he is deliberately in.

"Prostitutes are undertrained. But I have feelings for the country. If you take time, you'll be a strong soldier."

"Well, so? What are you trying to say?

Elquille grins brutally.

There was light in Renalier's eyes.

"Your Majesty, make an alliance with our country. Let our country be a shield for Lemuria and a spear to fight the Phallus"

(Hmm, I see. Is that what you wanted to say)

Elquille somehow realizes Renalier's intentions.

Prostitutes were gathered to convey to Erkür the value of the Kingdom of Hayastan.

"Wasn't your country an ally of PHARES?

"After forbidding our allies to arm themselves, we will raise our contribution payments and flee if we have to. Can such a country be said to be an ally?

The Farse kingdom is not to be trusted.

So switch to the Lemurian Empire.

"You look like a bat."

When Elquille says sarcasm, Renalier answers pale.

"So until now our country has survived. Lemuria, my country surrounded by Farth has no other way but to do so."

Diplomacy is basic, even if it is betrayed and betrayed.

Neither does Erkühr stand up for that extent.

But...

"Is there any benefit to our country?

"If you accept the alliance, I will open the castle. Isn't it a bad idea to drain your troops on foot before a showdown with the Fars Kingdom? And if we go south and take a showdown within the realm of the Kingdom of Fars, or in our country, isn't our support useful to His Majesty?"

If we are to fight within the realm of the Kingdom of Fars, we need to turn down the worries behind us.

If you are going to fight within the territory of the Kingdom of Hayastan, that is what they tell you about the topography of the Kingdom of Hayastan, etc., and it is easier to fight with food accommodated.

Elquille thought for a while before answering.

"I was told a really interesting story. Well, why don't you just accept the story?"

Suzu and Elstadt fell.

"May I, Your Majesty?

"What?

"It's an alliance.... will the Farse kingdom acknowledge it with great admiration? Even I know that the kingdom of Hayatan is a strategic place."

After entering Elstadt, Carolina asked Elquille in a whisper.

The Kingdom of Hayastan is a strategic key for the Lemurian Empire, the Kingdom of Fars.

Especially for the Farse kingdom, it is a land of security importance.

Because...

If the Lemurian Empire were to attack the Farse kingdom, it would normally have to cross the river Dajra Flat.

The river is wide and deep, so the army can never cross without a bridge or a ship.

The kingdom of Pharus is protected by this natural fence.

But...

What about going through the kingdom of Hayastan?

On the route of invasion from the Lemurian Empire into the kingdom of Hayastan, there are no huge natural walls like the Dajra Frat River.

The same applies also from the Kingdom of Hayastan to the Kingdom of Fars.

And...

Down south from the kingdom of Hayastan, there is the barn zone and the heart of the kingdom of Pharus.

This means that the Kingdom of Hayastan will be taken by the Lemurian Empire, which means that the Kingdom of Fars will be forced to fight an unbeatable battle.

Will the Farse kingdom acknowledge that?

Doesn't it appear necessary to put up a considerable great victory to make them admit it?

That was Carolina's concern.

In contrast, Erkür asks with a strange face.

"Hmm... Carolina, why are you assuming that our country protects the entire kingdom of Hayastan?

"Huh? Because in an alliance..."

"Yes, we made an alliance. Naturally, the Kingdom of Hayastan protects. but I have not promised to keep everything, etc. Worst of all, you can assign the eastern or southern half to the Farse kingdom. That way, the kingdom of Fars will also be guaranteed the protection of the metropolitan area."

Carolina looked at Erkühl with a flashing look.

Erkühr laughs niggardly.

"It's worse to be fooled!!!