The Strategist Knows Everything

For the purpose of invading a small country, the Predecessor transformed the King's Capital into the current King's Capital, which was at the border critical at the time. To make it easier to give instructions, I lead the army myself.

About ten years from there. The border moved away from the king's capital with the king's invasion, and the nearest border with Redonia was also about three days away by horse. Still, if you think of it as the king capital of a great power, it would be pretty close.

Knox, whom I lead, hastened to the fort without taking a break as long as he could.

There are two reasons. If you are too relaxed, you may have cross spears from Baid, simply because you were worried about General Paules guarding the border.

A reconnaissance of the Hidden and Umbra, including Ren's, showed that the enemy forces had increased their numbers to about seven thousand and were preparing to attack the fort. There seemed to be more troops coming from the mall and Canaan than I thought. Meanwhile, fewer than three thousand fortifications are caged by General Paules, who guards the border. Originally there were about 7,000 people, but the soldiers were not able to return to the fort because of many pressures to escort the messengers, check their safety on the road, and give orders to the cities and villages where the messengers would stop.

Many of those soldiers are still in the Wang capital because they were tasked with sending messengers to the border after the party.

They said they were sending troops to replace them, but they were two days away from the fort. Given our marching speed, the fort is about a day away. That's why we're faster than the replacement unit.

In other words, it will be three to seven thousand fights for at least one more day. And against an army of Albion magicians.

"When I hear these unpleasant reports, I think it's really an invasion by four countries."

"I've only been thinking about that possibility for a long time?

Next to me. Erica laughs bitterly when she says so while advancing her horse in a side-by-side fashion.

I'm sorry, but if you let me tell you, there's no chance of that. This attack is definitely a thing that was set up. It's still unclear who set it up, but probably.

"I see Stratos has moved."

"You're the magician who manipulated Kaguya, right? But Redonia, Albion to the Mall and Canaan troops. I think there are too many targets for manipulation?

"He manipulates others. And tailor it to another self. Leaving aside the albions, there will be no making to let the three countries sneak them in. I doubt why the manipulators can use manipulative magic."

When I squeal like that, Erica comes up with a few ideas and then answers my squeal.

"Magic is technology. If the operation is perfect and the magic is sufficient, it will be difficult to use."

"I see. One mystery solved. And the certainty grew."

"What makes you think Stratos?

I can turn my questions to the obvious. Whatever, my judgment is at the top of this unit. It would be weirder not to care because the decision is a policy.

That said, even if I'm sure, it doesn't mean I'm sure. Given the situation in the three countries, we decided that invasion was unlikely, and then why is this happening? I think, someone is manipulating me. Because I just thought about it.

"The border guards at Mall and Canaan seem to be in a great hurry right now. Maybe it's because the merged troops moved discretionarily. Neither have all the border units in Redonia moved. I guess I feel confused. The footprint is too aligned. Maybe the three countries don't understand the situation the most."

"As a result of sharpening the impossible, the presence of Stratos surfaced?

"I think Stratos is the one who's going to do the impossible. It's just why Stratos has moved, now. That doesn't make sense."

Erica said so, too. He nodded, but there was a reason in me that came to mind.

It's Sophia. If there's Sophia in a bunch of suspicious people, it's all connected. Sophia's escape to Velis would be the most important place she would like to avoid as Stratos. But if Sophia escaped so hard, the majority of Albion should be considered to have fallen into Stratos' hands.

"Sir. Are you okay?

"Something warm?

I ask Ren, who shows up, surprised that it's easy to just run and run alongside the horse. There must have been some movement when I said I was here.

"The Velis army is starting to gather in succession to the fort we just passed. Velis, my husband's right, seems to be moving on the assumption of a breakthrough."

"Well, that's right. How long have we been gathering at the fort?

"Ten thousand so far. There 'll be more."

Varys is garrisoning soldiers in castles everywhere. If we rally them, we will easily surpass the total troop strength of the three countries. This is also why I'm treading that the invasion is impossible. Where the fort was dropped in an ambush, this time the Veris army, which has begun to prepare in earnest, is waiting. Anything is reckless.

"Okay. Ren, can I ask for a message?

"Fine."

I am honest this time even though I always hate it. I suppose you know that's the time.

Or maybe that's what my vibe is making me do right now. I know you say it's unusual. From those who usually know, maybe they look angry.

Well, speaking of angry, yes.

"Tell Mikana in the rear to speed up. Erica, let me get back to the beginning and give you some speed."

"Do you want to hurry?

"Just a little."

When I'm done giving instructions, I'm out of line. I fell out on the side.

The soldiers around me are trying to follow me, but they stop it.

My gaze gradually gathers to me. It takes only a few moments for Erica to return to her unit, convey the message, and take control of her unit.

Let's do what we need to do until then.

"All Knox soldiers! Listen while you run! An invading army is fleshing into a border fort! The attack may have already begun! And the Velis-managed operation is based on the assumption that it will be broken!

That's where I hang up. Because he made sure that many of them were listening.

I accelerate the horse there and head near the lead.

"There are two reinforcements that can help them! It's us who are now two days away from the fort and approaching the distance to the rest of the day!

Just a little cheer from the soldiers. Still, I wouldn't entertain you like this.

"Everyone in the fort will fight for invisible reinforcements with faith!

I move the horse backwards one by one. Whether you count on me or not, I'm the captain of this unit. Showing yourself leads to morale.

"Eat and endure your teeth. It is the kingdom of Varis and all the people of Velis that they protect! It includes your lands, your families, everyone you love!

Little by little, more soldiers began to cheer. But I'm still neglected.

The morale of all soldiers has not risen. Long distance travel involves fatigue. But high morale makes me forget that.

"Velis will not collapse where the border fortifications have been plucked! But 3,000 of my people will lose their lives! Whatever the reason for the invasion, the three countries have a deep grudge against Velis! A resentful sword is about to be swung down by three thousand companions now! This battle is not a battle of national defense! It's a fight to save our people! The new Veris needs to abandon his people! It's a battle for all nations to know!

Reach rear. From now on, I have to go back to the center of the line.

I saw Mikana taking care of Roy in the rear. The moment you and I had eyes, you raised your bow and answered me.

And with a slight smile, I say one last word.

"All soldiers! The knights! Don't worry! We've regained our pride! Under the new king! This is our first fight since we regained our pride! This battle will determine where Velis is going! Save your people and destroy a coalition that can't invade Velis! All armies forward!!

Raise one hand wide and wave it down wide.

At that moment, there is cheer. And the march speed.

"…… a battle to save your people……………………"

That said, it would be another battle for me.

For me, this battle is a battle to keep my word.

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Fire balls released into the fort are knocked out before they reach the fort.

"Wow..."

"Consolidated magic. Maybe an Albion magician."

Roy next to me sends his gaze to the fight as he leans forward on his body. I guess it's not my fault you look like you're wuss.

Big boy. I can't believe I saw the first massive witchcraft I saw and wanted to join it.

We're on the left and right side of the fort, on the left and right side of the giant mountain. I was in the mountains so my enemies and allies wouldn't find out. The reason is simple. 'Cause I'm gonna ambush you.

"Erica. What about consolidated magic on horseback?

"I think it's hard."

"Then we will unleash the magic of the union, and after the support of the assault unit, we will turn to the fort, and we will turn to the defense."

"Understood."

It is Captain Ars, Mikana and Nicolas' troops who storm. Roy's troops and nine hundred of my direct men stand in front of the fort.

"Mikana and Nicola are going to beat the sorcerer as a priority"

"Copy that."

"Got it."

I see Captain Ars with a belligerent grin. I am so full of war and killing that I wonder if I am exalted or if I will be slaughtered if I approach the detour.

"Captain Ars."

"Ouch."

"Hunt as many enemy commanders as you can. More than a coalition, that slows things down."

"Yes!"

To some extent, I finished giving instructions. Later, it depends on the judgment of the respective troop leaders. I intend to gather commanders who can act on their own like that. But if we don't actually try, we don't know if we can all move.

I really wanted to boil a lot in the exercise, but I wasn't given that time. I can't help but say that now, but anxiety is anxious.

In particular.

"Roy. Did you hear the story?

"Eh? Uh, just for a second"

Haha, all the troop leaders sigh at Roy laughing. I have no choice but to worry, but there will be no problem. The task you give is simple.

"Attack the soldiers who are about to attack the fort. The consciousness will be completely attacked, so you won't even be able to take an interception. So the important thing is not to come forward alone, right? You must act with your troops."

"I know that because they've been saying it all along. I have no idea because I'm an idiot, but Yukito's brother trusts me. I want to be a general. To do that, just follow your brother's instructions and make it work, okay?

"Well, in brief."

"My mother raised me alone. I'll definitely make it easier for you. So here I am not dying. So I won't take it personally. So don't let Yukito's brother fail you either, okay?

Be busy. But I can feel safe with the words now. This child is well prepared with this child.

I meditate a little. It was the wind that played the fireball. The wind also plays arrows and continues to play the looming concatenated magic. Maybe, no, I'm pretty sure there's Sophia over there.

How long has it been since I said I would definitely go to Albion? Although the place is not an Albion, it is a battlefield.

Sophia is right in front of me.

"Place it. Here we go."

Bad for the coalition, but this battle will be over soon.

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"Combined magic is ready! Match the perimeter!

That's how Erica takes command of the coalition magic with both hands pointed at the coalition.

If you look at it, the magic power of all magicians is starting to diminish uniformly. That's what's happening there. The number of magicians in Knox is 200. Hundreds of them are immature people who cannot yet use concatenated magic. Erica is giving them guidance in a short time.

Though those hundreds of people can't do consolidated sorcery yet, they are preparing the sorcery team to do the tools to assist consolidated sorcery.

The remaining 800 men in Erica's squad are knights to protect such sorcerers. They are the magician's shield, their feet. Helping depleted magicians retreat is one of the tasks.

They carry the magicians to the fort after the concatenation magic is launched.

The coats of the magicians who are starting the concatenation magic begin to gleam. The magic of magic is gradually growing.

"The ambush squad has begun to storm! We're coming too, Roy!

Soon at the timing of the launch, the ambush troops will begin to run down the mountain at once. The lead is Mikana's squad. Where Mikana's team went, they would never fail to run down. So I tell the other two teams to follow Mikana's squad.

Meanwhile, we don't have to rush that far. Consolidated sorcery is hit, and we storm after the ambush.

"Don't you have to go at the same time?

"A time difference attack is a guy. If there is an ambush, consciousness will go there, and the confusion will spread. We'll break that gap."

That's what I'll explain to Roy as I carefully descend the mountain.

Almost simultaneously, several coalition magic strikes around the center of the coalition with explosions.

And with a loud voice, the three teams in charge of the ambush will storm.

"Okay, let's go. Roy, I'll take the lead, okay?

"Leave it to me!

I wave gently. A thousand troops accelerate that to the signal.

Roy's troops cannot fight on horseback, even if they can ride on horseback when they travel, so they are now disembarking and infantry. Five hundred of my troops are infantry, and about four hundred are on horseback.

The reason for this is that after a horseback assault on a coalition that is dense to attack the fort in order to align its footprints, it will be difficult for the foot to stop. Horse-riding doesn't work unless you run.

This unit has a lot of infantry for that reason. And it's the Roys' troops, the infantry, that will cut ahead.

"Assault!!

"Oops!!

Roy pulled his sword out of his waist, ran down the mountain and was slashed by the troops attacking the fort, after which hundreds of his men followed him.

Five hundred more infantry men stormed to widen the hole that Roy's troops had drilled, and finally, horseback riding, including mine, is coming. Nevertheless, what I do is not fight.

I dare you, I'm not letting the ambush squad, Roy's squad, fly a flag. It's just a little arrangement of Varis' flag and Kaguya's blackbird flag, but that's because there's only one.

So I decided to tell her out loud so she could understand better.

He said he was on his side.

"Velis Army Affiliated Independent Mobile Unit - Knox!! I'm in reinforcements! All the soldiers of Velis! This fight! This Yukito Clay will let you win! So."

Raise your voice.

After that voice, an angelic cheer was raised by troops entering the fort and enemy forces.