The Strategist Knows Everything

You're fast on boulders. Between Halper Castle and Cannon Castle is two minutes, or four hours, if you run with a horse.

But it was yesterday at noon that Master Dio fell. I don't know how good an information network you have, but I guess it was around yesterday night that I heard about it.

So in the morning, he led the army, which means he decided and acted very quickly.

God speed and Dear Dio likened, but they do have that much stuff. That said, as far as I expected, I'm not that surprised. Well, I am.

From outside the room I hear rushing runs and anger. Many people are unable to cope with the situation in the early morning. We need to buy some time here. If I get ambushed, I can't stand it. No matter how hard Castle Halper is, you can't resist the record if the soldiers are confused.

Think that far, I see a long coat made of fine black cloth right in front of me. It was made by Master Dio. Lady Dio told me to wear this. Naturally, I can wear Dio's clothes, whose outfit is very much the same as mine. A coat with a long length is even worse.

The question is whether it would be uncomfortable to weave a black coat on a black sleeve and also on a black horse riding rod. The colors were suggested by Dear Dio, he said to make it all black even more, and that's all he had for me. Besides it looks good, it doesn't look good. Thanks to you, I was very troubled.

That said, the feathers have been confiscated by Master Dio, and he told me to make sure to give them back when everything is finished, and I have been given this black coat. This is the only thing I can wear upstairs, and there's no reason I won't wear it.

"Lord Clay! Are you awake!?

"You can come in."

I rushed in, Micana on my ass, and I weave a black coat. Sleeves don't go through, so they're like cloaks.

Black all over. It will catch your attention. Besides, it's a nice outfit.

"Do I stand out?

"Commanders use unusual outfits and colors… to stand out. In that regard, I think it stands out without a problem."

"Thank you. Shall we go then? I have to say hello first."

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With Micana, I climbed the wall in the front where Master Kaguya's army appeared.

Many soldiers are gathered, but no one can be seen more than the Force Leader. If I had been ambushed, I would have been really awkward, but Master Kaguya's army has stopped at a stage approaching some distance.

"Normally you shoot an arrow and arrive?

"I thought it wouldn't arrive. In a normal archer."

"Then I'll change the question. Will Micana arrive?

"It's no problem letting it arrive. It's hard to hit or say shoot through."

I see. Distance considering them. Is there a skilled archer over there as well, just from experience you can tell? Or is there a different intention?

It's just a distance, but I just think of it as someone who's definitely better than me. Even if it's no big deal for them, this one is going to be troubled, thoughtful, and thoughtless. That's what you say when you lose in comparison to wisdom.

He is strong enough to read the next hand of the opponent even in chess and chess, think about his own hand, and then think about saying how he will come out next. If you can win this reading, you won't lose in chess or chess. Ultimately, it's a game that keeps you from making mistakes.

But this is a battlefield, and war is not a game. If you say indeterminate elements, chess or chess, something extraordinary can happen that causes the platform to flip, and sometimes soldiers who treat you as pawns don't move well. Sometimes the enemy pawns and soldiers use more power than they think. So unless you have a pretty good chance of winning, you shouldn't fight.

If there's another anxiety, it's my power. Chess and chess exist to lose no matter how smart people are. That's experience. Experience is a better weapon than anything. I can't bury it overnight.

So, Kaguya makes the difference between a beginner and a top professional. In this respect, there is no better way to beat me. There are no beginners to beat top pros. Anyway, I'm not as alert as the people above me. Because experience also knows that alarm creaks your feet.

"Lord Clay? You're sweating a lot, aren't you?

"I wonder if I'm going to fight that now, and I sweat. It's cold sweat, though."

"That's unusual. Is it cold sweat even though you know everything? I'll tell you once, three columns vertically. A battalion of one hundred men is twenty in the front row. Considering that the flag rising in the rear is the same as in the front, twenty in the second and third rows as well. A total of sixty, or six thousand. It's easy to count when you line up all that neatly."

"I know, and even if I'm ready, I'm who I am. The cautious don't change. Nevertheless, this one has a total of 10,000. Not many of them came to attack the castle, are they?

Listening to my words, Micah sighed with her hands on her forehead.

I had an idea for once what that was a sigh for, but I dare you to flaunt your shoulders, what? Ask.

"You don't deny you know anything..."

"For once, that's my weapon. There is definitely a lot of knowledge. The problem is that I can't handle it alone, so I guess I have to use someone else. What a wonderful thing to say about my ability."

"For that matter, am I wrong to be under the impression that I'm doing everything by myself?

"Aren't you wrong? If I lived normally, if I had the knowledge, I could handle the whole thing. So I'll do it alone. But not on the battlefield either. I'm counting on you. Micana Squad Leader"

"You're a convenient person. But I don't feel bad about being relied upon."

Saying so and smiling back at Mikana, I meditate my eyes and think slowly.

When attacking a castle, there are two options.

Short-term and long-term.

The tactics that can be taken in short-term warfare are so-called food attacks, which, after mobilizing an overwhelming army, guarantee the life and safe exit of the castle soldiers, and show various conditions and negotiate the opening of the castle.

Is that it?

In order to take strategic advantage before the big championships and also before the war milestones, attack the castle of the main shock ready for the loss of power. Others may say that when the enemy is not on guard, they storm inside the castle and take advantage of the defensive side caged in the castle.

The first tactic you can take in a long battle is the siege of the castle, after securing supply routes, transportation routes, etc. and building defensive equipment. Next, use siege weapons, fire arrows to attack castles and soldiers.

From a strategic point of view, psychological pressure can also be exerted while negotiating or adjusting the opening of the castle. Basically, it's a long fight to do everything and if you decide it's enough, weakened, then make a total attack, or wait for the enemy to run out of food.

In Castle Attack, it is generally a long battle. Siege the castle and block contact with the outside world with several times more power than your opponent. This leads to the depletion of water, food and other stockpiles, as well as blocking information, making it difficult to make accurate situation decisions, giving despair and reducing morale.

The benefits are likely to be more long-term, but the attack-side wear is minimal, but it takes too much time. Similar to the castle side, the siege side is required to supply food, and not only is it required to prepare for surprise raids from within the castle, but also to prepare for enemy reinforcements, and the severity of perimeter alert is required.

Neither is easy. Therefore, in Sun Tzu, it is not easy to attack the defensive side that is thorough in defense, and it is mentioned that siege should be avoided most in the lower strategy.

Master Kaguya did not bring in any great forces, nor did he use surprise attacks. So what are you doing here?

This will be easy.

"One horse, I'm coming here."

"Suggested surrender, or a negotiator… Either way, the mess over here is going to be applauded."

"What if you say it long? You're the chief officer, aren't you?

"Well, it's not like you haven't thought about it, so don't worry."

Saying so, I step forward, head to the far end of the wall, and climb the wall about the height of my chest.

A strangely dressed man in black climbed the wall. It will stand out. I'm doing it to stand out.

"Let's stop there for you! Requirements!

"It's Anna Diedrich as an assistant general! I want to set up a negotiating table with you!

Chestnut hair cut off by the shoulder shakes on the horse. I don't know the details of my face because of the distance, but I feel like a good woman because of the amount of equipment. That's not the problem. That's the number that came up on the screen in front of me.

It's late eighties. There are also nineties. Damn it, Dear Dio. I heard he was an all-powerful aide, but if you look at the numbers only better than any general over here.

"What if I told you I couldn't get to the negotiating table?

"... who are you?

"Yukito Clay. He is the one who is the military master of His Highness Diorud!

"I see. You're the rumored warrior. So, what's your response?

"I don't know what kind of rumors. Well, let me give you the answer back. I'm not negotiating."

The twilight rose from the castle. Many soldiers have already begun to gather on the walls. A lot of soldiers heard what I was saying. And I turned around. Now that Master Dio has fallen, many soldiers feel that they are losing sight of winning this battle.

So the negotiation is where I want to be, but my role is to attract Master Kaguya. Those who remain in this castle, it is not enough to sit down on everything, but I will be allowed to bring them into battle as they are.

Death or murder, let alone war, is no joke. There is a possibility of being killed, as well as of someone close to you dying. Yet I wonder if it makes sense to do so. No, I've been lost. I still don't know the horrors of war. Even if you know the fear of death, you don't know the fear of killing people, the fear of others dying. It is the war that endures them.

But I can't give in. Even at the expense of many things, I have a friend who wants to accomplish something, and the great battle of a generation of that friend rests with me. Master Dio bet on me. There's no reason to be afraid.

Besides, I have a promise after this. I can't even meet him if I don't play my part and give him a hand.

When the three of us had lunch at Count Eulen's Castle. I was happiest then. I'm going to create another opportunity for the three of us to get together.

"What's the reason for solidifying the negotiations?

"Because according to the negotiations, we cannot allow them to be assassinated."

I smile as provocatively as I can. It's just that you don't have to, the other side came aboard my invitation.

"We will not do such a cowardly thing like that!

"Can you trust those who are under that king! There were people who took hostages to their country's villages to take away the supreme maiden! The king they say and the king you say are the same person! We are fighting, under His Highness Diorud, to bring order and peace to this country! Don't let someone cry irrationally! This country also has a light to rely on! Fighting for the many abused! It's called rebellion and you guys are in the way...... I don't trust Kaguya Hulberto!!

"You………!

I don't know, but I must be staring at you with hateful eyes. To Anna Diedrich, to the soldiers of the avant-garde forces, whose voices would have reached me.

This will definitely be targeted when it comes to fighting, but it would be more helpful if you did. If it helps, you should do more.

"Micana. Prepare to shout His Highness Diorud, as many as you can."

"Yes, I understand."

"Yukito Clay! I will not forgive you for your disrespect for my Lord! Except the hounds and us!

"Now, at this time! There are only two forces to split up! We fight with pride, Your Highness Diorud! We take pride in our hearts, without embarrassing anyone! I can scream your beloved master's name!! Ask everyone in Halper Castle! What is the name of your Lord!?

"Your Highness Diorud!!

Those around me who Micah spoke up to cry out loud. It can be small at first. As long as the contents to be raised are communicated around.

"What are you trying to save this country!?

"Your Highness Diorud!!

Next the soldiers climbing the walls shouted. Your body is already trembling. But it's not like this yet.

"What did you guys give your swords to!?

"Your Highness Diorud!!

"What are you trying to get your proud Velis back!?

"Your Highness Diorud!!

"What are you trying to overthrow the King!?

"Your Highness Diorud!!

"Let's hear it again! What is the name of your Lord!?

"Your Highness Diorud!!

10,000 voices become one. He who slaps the floor or armor with his weapon, he who raises his weapon high, the Dio-like flag that was nearby, he who waves loudly the five-star flag that the little star forms the big star, he who raises his fist. What we have in common is that we all speak up.

After a while, when I finally see Halper Castle calm down, I tell you.

"We can scream. He said he was right. But you can scream! If you think your own master is right!!

You must have noticed what I was after. Anna flips the horse. But your voice is faster.

"Try shouting your master's name!!

After a lot of silence, a loud voice begins to arrive here. His Highness Kaguya. and.

Even though they are inferior in number, Kaguya's army continues to call out Kaguya's name as he rhythmically slaps the ground with his weapon.

Don't know that's what I'm after.

"Your Highness Kaguya!!

"Your Highness Kaguya!!

I'm sorry for the proudly shouting soldiers, but let me use that loyalty.

"He told me to scream your lord's name, and I didn't know the name of a general would come up... don't look like the soldiers under the blackbird flag don't even know your lord's name! Is it the king's name that should be shouting on this occasion?

"I'm just saying that for them, Master Kaguya is the master to say!

"It sounds like His Highness Caguya is independent, doesn't it? Even independence as a third force?

"Every lost man! Master Kaguya is not going to start a rebellion!

"So what are the words of the soldiers!? They admit it! Now, at this time, the Lord to be rewarded is His Highness Kaguya! But His Highness Caguya never stands! No soldiers, no people, no matter what the whole country wants! His Highness Kaguya has no courage to defy his father! You know best! He who is at the top of you is a king who cannot proudly cry out his name under heaven! You gentlemen who should discuss it... say you are an unwilling person!!

Seeing Master Kaguya's army quietly, I'm not satisfied. Anna hasn't noticed. That there is a shadow rushing toward us. That's why soldiers don't make noise.

"Yukito Clay! You are!

"Anna. Enough. I'll talk."

A brunette woman, who stopped Anna with few words, moves the horse forward. The woman, who approached such a distance that her face was well visible, was named for a well-traveled voice, like when she played a string stretched out to the limit.

"It's Kaguya Hulberto. Can I ask if Dio's okay first?

If there was actually a Kaguya princess in the bamboo collection story, maybe she was like this.

The beautiful dark hair that deserves to be described as the wet feather of a whale is tied behind it, but still the smooth beauty remains the same, the eyes like black pearls, as deep and clear as a lake. With the eyes that give others the impression that everything is going to be seen through, I grasp the fan I have in my nostalgia and regain my composure.

Lady Dio was right when she said that the beauty of Rin was no less than that of Sofia. Wearing a light blue Japanese garment and a blue garment and a white shoulder strap may be stale, but it looks like a goddess and is too heterogeneous on the battlefield.

Dark-haired brunettes you should be familiar with, who look a lot like the Japanese, but are different like a race you've never seen before. I can't measure my presence.

Open your eyes to the status that came out.

One hundred and thirty fighters. Perhaps the maximum is one hundred and fifty, so it's definitely the strongest class of people. Moreover, there are only ninety and a hundred other figures. Sometimes I just say that Master Dio can't win one thing.

"I ask again, could you tell me how my brother is doing?

"It seemed so burdensome to fight you. There is nothing else in my life, but I am resting now."

I'm not lying, if I lied to you, they were going to spot me, and I mouthed the facts. Master Kaguya has something to make him do so.

"I see……. Relieved. Appreciate it. Yukito Clay"

"... If you're so worried, why fight...?

"... I am not in the mood to defy my father, as I said. So all we can do is end the war quickly. And... the fastest way to end the war is to capture the enemy general. The only gift I can make to Dio is for me to capture it so I don't take my life."

My eyes, which were straight, shook for the first time. This guy must be worried too. Pointing a blade at a parent would be the greatest infidelity. Most importantly, the child has great courage to go to his parents. Not that anyone can do it.

If you don't keep your point, any parent is a parent. If you can point the blade at it, it's your job to protect it.

He must have stood because he was so troubled.

"Unfortunately, there is no Dio in this castle anymore."

"But if we ignore this castle, it will be relentlessly aimed behind our backs. So I can't ignore it. I don't want to make a sacrifice. I want you to surrender."

"... thats the answer!? Everyone wants you to stand! Justice is here! That's obvious to anyone's eyes! Don't you help your brother who helps his abusive father and goes the way of Tsu!?

"…… I'm sorry."

I get irritated by Master Kaguya, who lays down his face. If this guy takes a step with courage, it's all over, why don't we move on? Why not use it while you have the power?

Lady Dio and Lady Kaguya overlap when they are ready. One is very reliable and the other is very stubborn. Perhaps that's what Master Dio looked like. That's why he wants to protect it. Except for the emotions I have.

Master Dio hangs everything to help this man. Yet this man...

"My friend was trying to protect you by hanging everything up! If you are going to trample on that...... I will not tolerate you as much as my friend's sister! Surrender and all that! The only time to end the war is when the king dies!!

"... Dio's friends don't want to hurt you more..."

"I'm your enemy! No more words to talk to you unwillingly! If you really want to talk, take the king and finish it all before you do!!

Saying so, I turn my back and turn my gaze to the soldier on the wall.

"Prepare for defense! Let the fight begin!!