The Strategist Knows Everything

Roy's team ahead is formed of those who fought as prostitutes during the civil unrest ahead. They are not the descendants of nobles who have been knocked into advanced tactics by civilians, peasants, etc. Naturally, we see waste in movement. But their explosive power to survive the battlefield with only their arms is staggering.

Those who presumably seem to be the platoon captains continue to run, challenging Roy, and in an instant he encounters a payback. And the troops won't stop because Roy won't stop. Five hundred people running behind them don't stop because they can't stop leading.

"The boulder is Roy. A blast."

During an attack, it is easy to create gaps. It takes time to switch to receiving because thoughts are an attack. It then takes more time to switch thoughts and move into action. If that's thousands of troops, it's even worse.

I tell Roy and the others to run through to the other side without stopping. After that, Nicola absorbs the Roys' troops and takes command.

I use 400 horseback squadrons under my flag to ravage enemy troops in turmoil after Roy and the others pass by. I'm sorry for the weakness, but let me slap you thoroughly.

"Knock the ladder down! We're going after Roy and his enemies as we damage them!

"I won't let that happen! Everyone! There's an Archrite warrior here! You're worth more than a famous general! If you want that neck!

"Is that the captain of this unit? Kill him and this unit won't function."

I turn the fan that is replacing the command wand to the knight who is raising his voice and inspiring him around.

In a moment, the goal of four hundred people turns into that knight.

The 400 people around me consist of the faces that ambushed the King's capital with Dio during the civil unrest. From that unit that originally selected all the elites, I chose even more elite, and Master Dio added me to Knox.

Each of them is full of skill and, of course, is well versed in group tactics, and each of them has no problem with the platoon's captainship or position beyond.

If Roy hadn't been found, he would have chosen one of these four hundred, a troop leader. Those are the ones who think so. The captain I fanned to and those in the vicinity were killed instantly. Literally, my neck flew without a thing when I was passing by.

"Is it a boulder place? Should we just keep running through this?

"Just kidding. Give us a chance to do the same."

Erica appeared on a horse from behind me. Erica's troops continue to follow from behind. You'd say you're finished shooting the concatenated magic.

"Surprisingly fast."

"The rear, where the three squads ambushed, is heavily disturbed by formation. If you shoot a coalition of magic in there, it will damage your allies."

"I see. We're going to be together."

The Sorcerers of the Allied Coalition can't turn coalition sorcery against us. Because there will be damage on your side. There's definitely more damage than this one.

The magicians in the rear are being pursued in response to heavy attacks by the three teams. Consolidated magic to the fort was also visibly reduced.

"But there are only enemies before us. You did that on purpose, didn't you?

Does Erica know what I'm after, build a circular defensive formation where I ravaged and spread it?

Create a defensive formation in front of the enemy. That may seem foolish at first sight. If you stop, your enemies will calm down and deal with you calmly. That leads to abandoning the benefits of an ambush. But...

"The speculation will help quickly. Power-oriented, combined magic."

"Please leave it to me."

Consolidated witchcraft is weak for each person, and it is said that magic with insufficient range of effects and range can be exercised simultaneously by multiple people and transformed into powerful witchcraft in synergy.

Why do we need a range of effects? To bury enemies in the castle or formation at once. Why do we need range? To unilaterally attack the sorcerer from a safe place.

Ericas, I'm sorry about the magicians, but I had this safety thrown away. In other words, after packing the distance from here, I set up an operation to exercise the combined magic.

Consolidated magic is different from weapons such as stone throwers and cannons. It doesn't take long to get around, it doesn't mean you can't let it go close. Because you're extending your range when you join together to give it effect, you can shoot far away, and if you don't do it otherwise, it's no different than normal sorcery. Except for power.

"Focus, everyone! I'll blow the formation with this blow!

The magicians do not answer Erica's questions. Because he is desperately eating up his teeth and putting his magic into magic. Since no minor adjustments are necessary this time, all magicians are participating.

The enemy of Consolidated Sorcery is still Consolidated Sorcery. Defensive magic, combined and enhanced, boasts a very high level of defense. If concatenated magic can be used on both sides, it is more harmful to root and lose it. Like the army I led during the civil unrest.

But then it's like the battle decides before the battle. No, in fact, the difference between the number and quality of magicians determines the battle. It is not wrong, though, to say that more powerful weapons will prevail. However, it is a prerequisite to say that it can be used successfully.

There is no doubt that the sorcerer will dictate the battle. That's how powerful magicians are. Then, depending on the magician-centric tactics, the disadvantages can be reversed and mutual battles can prevail.

Depending on how I finally use it, I'm thinking of operational methods that are close to self-propelled and mortar guns. If we can manage the defensive side, we can also operate close to the tank. I can't treat you the same because you're only a person, but for now, you can travel at a rate that's no different from normal people. I don't have a hand that won't let me move.

"Ready to chant!

When you say chant, you just name the sorcery. That's the trigger.

Some of the commanders on the Coalition side seem to have figured out what we're doing, but they can't break through us in a solid circle. To say you can't break through.

"It means it's too late."

"Explode!!

Multiple voices overlap from the rear.

A giant red light body rises from the center of the circle and lands in the center of the unit attacking the fort in the form of a slight parabolic.

moment. There was an unusual explosion and a blast came this way. That's not the end of it. That's about a dozen combined magic tricks centered around Erica. There are more than ten shots left.

"No grudges, but you guys gave me a reason to argue. When it comes to this fight, that's all that matters."

"Explode!!

The rising red light body keeps collapsing the Allied front line. The troops behind it and the entire command force will now be ravaged by this ambush unit.

I try not to look directly at it, but the place where the explosion hit me must be miserable. I'm the one who created it, but honestly, I think I'm gonna throw up in the sight of a place that's not a direct hit.

But that's fine. If you lose that feeling on this battlefield, you lose. Forget it, I feel like I'm taking the fight lightly. If that's enough, you better not forget it.

You can forget the soldiers who fight directly in front of you. But don't forget me. Fighting this feeling is one of my battles.

"Is the battle good?

"For now, yes."

Because of a series of concatenated witchcraft, I stray my gaze right from Erica, who exhales strangely colorfully with her exasperated face, and I answer that. I feel like watching more, but that's not the time. It is also a question of whether it would be good at that time.

Perhaps Erica and I won't be here for the rest of our lives.

"Is Roy okay?

"I'm fine. I leave it to my sweet sister."

Roy's squad, which was falling out on the side, storms again, following a gap that collapsed with concatenated magic. Breaking through the rear unit as well, with Nicola's squad, which was missing on the side.

Nicola commands the other squads well so that Roy's squads do not protrude too prominently, while ravaging the enemy.

It's not particularly fast or powerful. It's about Roy's squad that's gaining momentum. But surely, they are defeating the enemy efficiently. I guess the lack of momentum is entirely due to Nicolas holding the reins of the soldiers.

"Careful and sure. Steady."

"That's why I feel safe. The front line almost collapsed with Nicolas and Roy's assault. I don't know how well you did back there."

"Don't worry about that. By the time we started moving, Micah's squad was storming the magician's squad, and Ars' squad was tearing apart the enemy battalion and approaching the general. Aren't we talking about it by now?

"I don't think it's over as much as we discussed a general by ourselves because we're a coalition, but I guess that's why reinforcements didn't come from the rear"

As I grumbled so, behind me, a loud cheer came from the fort, and the gate of the fort opened.

I knew it. I didn't think.

"What is it!?

"General Paules struck it out. Maybe."

"I can't believe the general defending the fort struck out………………."

"Well, the momentum is here, and if General Paules leads us on a thousand rides, we'll be done sooner, and it's not a bad thing. Erica. Can I take care of this place?

The gate was open, and I wanted to make sure with my own eyes.

"You're going to the fort?

"You got it, right?

"I get it. Isn't there someone very important? You looked at the fort like you were looking at your lover, didn't you?

"I don't think so."

"There's no madness in a woman's eyes. Go on. The battle is over."

Ahead of what Erica sees with that said, there was certainly a look at the coalition that was losing. It is dangerous and foolish to move with personal preference in a position to command the whole thing. I also feel sorry for that. But it doesn't really help me in this situation.

"Don't go after the enemy deeply if he retreats. And immediately rendezvous with all units. If the enemy moves into unexpected action, give top priority to defense. I'll take care of it."

"Copy that. If you can handle me, do you mind if I handle it? I don't like to ruin the atmosphere."

I smile bitterly at Erica for saying that and laughing lusciously. But I'm happy to take care of you.

I nodded and walked away with a small escort to the fort.

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In the fort I went down from my horse and looked around.

Even if you can see wounded soldiers or soldiers nursing them, you can't see Sophia.

Was it still premature to judge Sophia solely by the magic of the wind? But I only know Sophia, such as someone who can perform all that magic continuously in a short period of time. At least you can't do it unless you're in line with Sophia.

You worried about me looking through the fort so busily, someone called out about the escort, but you ignore it.

I want you to stay. Stay. I'm in trouble if you don't stay. Such words and agony keep coming to mind. Would you say that you would still be in Albion if you weren't here?

Maybe I'll see you. For what I thought, the shock of not finding Sophia was enormous. The mood now resembles when something you almost grabbed slipped out of your hand. Though shocked dozens of times that.

The girl I almost grabbed was a loved one, and I promised to go see her.

"Sophia......"

So he shrugged, and when he lay down his face, the wind stroked his cheeks. The wind that was hitting my back suddenly turned the other way.

I look in the direction of the wind so that it can catch me.

Above the fort's protective wall. The wind is gathering where the injured are gathered.

I ran right out. The escorts speak, but ignore them as they did earlier. I don't have time for this. Now I won't accept Master Dio's suppression.

Run up the stairs climbing above the walls. The fence was a long straight line.

Those who were injured on the wall received allowances on the spot without being forced to unload them.

It was the normal soldiers who were giving the allowance, but there was a girl with a white robe mixed with it.

I don't care if the white robe gets dirty with blood. I use magic with my hands on my wound.

I can only see my back, but I can't possibly see it wrong.

"The wind magic removed the blade fragments...... After that, I usually get a scratch allowance."

"... thank you... I will... Maiden Hall......"

"Take care. Who's next?

"Dear Sophia. No one here is seriously injured anymore. I thought we should take a break."

Captain Larg, the captain of Sofia's escort, approached Sofia and praised Sofia.

But Sophia shakes her head slowly.

"Because of my acceptance of me, this fort has been caught up in the battle. I want to at least do what I can."

"… then let's see if I have a seriously injured person. Until then."

Rest. The words did not go on. Because my escort called my name from behind me.

"Dear Yukito! I don't need to be left alone!

Captain Larg and Sophia react to the words. Almost simultaneously, they look back.

It's been a long time. Seeing the two of you.

Feels like a very long time ago. The day I left Count Eulen's castle in the carriage.

I've been fighting since that day. Keep your word.

Slowly your right foot comes out in front. Then my left leg immediately came out. I want to rush over right now, but I can handle it somehow.

I'm taking advice from Mikana. Even if Sophia was there, she wanted to make sure she wasn't being manipulated first.

"Yukito......?

"Clay!? We're not done fighting yet, are we?

"Long time no see. Sophia, Captain Larg. I've left it to my men. Was it Sophia who was still being chased?"

Sophia smiles at me and slowly approaches me thinking about how I'm going to let Sophia touch my fan and give it to me.

I don't lose any beauty at all, trying to get dirty with blood. When I was in that castle, every day I saw him in front of me. I can tell now that those days were happy. I could fight because I had those days. I wanted those days back, and I fought.

"You've lost a little weight."

"I have a lot of work to do."

"You can't eat properly, can you?

With that said, Sophia grabs the fan I have with both hands and holds it to her chest.

I open my eyes to unexpected behavior.

"Now... have you been able to prove that I am the Sophia you know?

Saying so, Sophia smiled with a smile filled with love, like the one her mother directed at her toddler.

That smile was definitely Sophia's smile I knew.

"Sophia!"

I pull Sophia in with both hands and hug her tightly.

"Often…… safely……. I was so worried about you..."

"I wasn't that anxious. There were Captain Larg and his men, and he decided to rely on Master Diorud if he had to. And... because I believed Yukito would come."

This is how you came to me now.

Saying so, Sophia gives her face and smiles at me.

I couldn't stop the tears that overflowed with nature. The emotions that have accumulated overflow.

"... that fan. It's important to protect you... you gave it to me, so it was dangerous...?

"Rest assured. I rarely get to use Klarus, and more importantly, I don't know how to use words."

Sophia puts her hand on my cheek and says so easily in tears.

That was a shock word.

"Do you know about Stratos……?

"Yes. Maybe more than Yukito. However, I was still anxious. But it's okay now."

Sophia smiled and slowly turned her arm around my neck. It takes the form of Sophia hugging me around my neck.

"I'm in the safest place in the world right now..."

After you whispered that in your ear, Sophia, you're embarrassed. With that said, I still didn't loosen my arms.