episode_0013

November 11, 550 Imperial Calendar. Andeln led an expeditionary force of 30,000 and pushed into Clozel von Krusenstein’s territory.

From the south, Leona von Krusenstein is pushing in. Andeln von Setia is pushing in from the north. Clozel was literally on the verge of extinction.

Meanwhile, the atmosphere among our troops was a festive one. There was an implicit feeling as if they had already won.

It wasn’t too much of a stretch. The total number of enemy troops is less than 15,000, but even half of that number will block the south, so our troops only have to fight against enemies of 7-8,000.

Defeat 8,000 enemies with 30,000 enemies. It would be easier than twisting a child’s wrist.

Everyone thought so. That is, until it was time to go to war.

—–

“Tell me which family you would like to lead.”

“Master! Our Gizelle family can take the lead!”

“No! We, the Endia family!”

At Andeln’s single word, the heads of the four generations raised their voices as if competing. Being at the forefront of an unfavorable battle is a role in which great damage is guaranteed, but being at the forefront of an advantageous battle is a role with the promise of great results.

And now the fight is in the favor. It was natural that everyone wanted to take the lead. however…

“The Meyer family is quiet. Are you not confident in taking the lead?”

“I am confident.”

“Then why don’t you come forward?”

“Because it’s not the time when you need me yet.”

Andeln gave a puzzled look.

“Is that so? If that’s the case, I won’t force it on someone who doesn’t want to do it. Endia, Giselle, Ost, Plea.”

Andeln called the head of the fourth generation family.

“Yes!”

“You take turns leading the charge.”

“Yes!”

“The Mayer family and the Ignati family are in charge of rear supply together.”

“Yes.”

“Yes!”

“Each person’s role may be different in degree, but no one has an unimportant role, so make sure to do so without exception.”

“Yes!”

“Disband.”

With those words, each person moved towards their assigned position.

—–

“Lord Mayer, this is Adelheit von Ignati in charge of supply assistance.”

“Ah, you… ”

The person who spoke was a beautiful woman with a neat appearance, with long light blue hair tied back. It was Adelheit von Ignati.

I knew her well. This is because he was the person with the highest level of recognition in the story mode.

‘A military officer with very outstanding abilities: leadership 87, military power 77, intelligence 89, and politics 99.’

All abilities except for force exceeded 85. Even in the case of politics, the second highest degree in worldview. Of course, because she is still young, her stats may be lower than what I know, but considering her future, it was worth keeping her close.

“You will become my lord’s second-class cousin.”

“Yes. There is no special relationship with Mr. Andeln at all, but based on family register alone, he is a half-cousin.”

She is, so to speak, Andeln’s maternal relative. The reason why I spend my time here with my maternal relatives is simple. This is because the Ignati family was a completely unconnected family.

Ignati was originally the family of Henryk’s lord, but after Henry married Ignati’s princess, he rebelled and brought down the Ignati family. And the story is that the princess’s brother’s daughter becomes this woman.

In other words, Ignati was the original owner of the Duchy of Setia and was in a position to appeal the legitimacy of the Duchy of Setia at any time.

Because of that situation, it was more difficult for the remaining members of Ignati to succeed. This is because eyes were always and everywhere watching to see if there would be a rebellion. So Andeln did not send Ignati as the vanguard, but had him assist me.

“Lord Ignati.”

“Yes, Lord Myer.”

“I don’t think either of us will succeed in this battle, right?”

In order to create a sense of belonging and get closer to her, I said things I didn’t like. Then she burst into laughter.

“Yes. That’s right.”

I laughed too. But knowing the future, I think we will both succeed. You will rule over a vast territory that cannot be compared to the Duchy of Setia.

The two separated kites looked at each other and laughed. Our time has not yet come.

—–

There wasn’t much to do for supply in this battle.

If the terrain was rough, the supply lines were unstable, or the enemy was trying to cut off supply, there was a lot of supply to do. But that’s only if it’s a fight between equals. The opponent stayed inside the castle and did nothing, and our army’s supply lines were absolutely clean.

Supply in this situation is safe. Moreover, since I was being helped by a man in his 90s with intelligence and political power, I had little to do.

“It’s quiet.”

When I said that, Sir Ignati, who was busy working, stopped and asked.

“Do you dislike quiet scenery?”

“No. I like it.”

“I’m glad. I wondered if I should entrust him with more work.”

No, it was nice because the manager did everything.

“I am satisfied with the current situation. but… ”

“Just?”

“Because it’s quiet before a typhoon comes.”

“Typhoon… Is this?”

“Yes. Typhoon.”

It seems to me that a typhoon is coming soon.

—–

A week later.

Here comes the typhoon.

It was a general named Clemens de Balboa, the leader of the Leona faction and a rank ranging from A+ to S.

Although he is somewhat short-tempered and short-tempered, he is a person who could easily be placed in the S class based on his combat command abilities alone. A person who is amazingly good at war. If we talk about the Three Kingdoms, would it be the equipment of Yan?

Such a person led 5,000 men and camped on the mountain.

Seeing them encamped on the mountain, our troops were afraid that their supply lines would be cut off, so they could neither advance nor retreat, and were just anxious.

“What is there to worry about? Let’s push it away!”

This was the opinion of Gizelle, one of the four families.

“The enemy is only 5,000 people! No matter how much you camp on the mountain, there will be no answer if you push through the water!”

This was also the opinion of one of the four great families.

But Andeln was saying this.

“I’m not afraid of those 5,000.”

“If that’s the case… ?”

“Due to the alliance with Leona, the allies decided to take the northern part of Clozel and Leona to take the southern castle. Currently, out of Clozel’s 32 stars, only 8 have been taken by our allies. I’ll have to take 8 more stars from now on, but if I wipe out those 5,000, won’t the agreement with Leona be broken?”

“… ”

“… ”

After a while of silence.

“… If so.”

Louis de Giesel, the head of the Giesel family, stepped forward.

“I will make a deal and come back.”

Having said that, Louis de Guisele approached Clemens de Balboa, who was camped on the mountain, with only a few guards.

—–

“Look! I understand that Clemens de Balboa is an officer under Prince Leona von Krusenstein, so why are you blocking the path of our troops?”

In response to Giselle’s question, a sturdy man with a bushy beard and the look of a bandit shouted in a loud voice.

“I don’t know either!”

“What?”

“I’m only here because my lord told me to! No one can pass by here! I will kill anyone who tries to pass by!”

“… But your lord and our lord must have made an agreement!”

“I don’t know about that! Just follow orders!”

Words didn’t make sense. Giselle had no choice but to return.

“Master, we don’t understand at all. They say they will kill anyone who passes by here.”

“Damn it, is Leona planning to break the agreement…? ”

As I looked at Andeln worrying, I sighed. If it were Henrik, he would have known very well that such an agreement was nothing more than a piece of paper from the beginning. It may have been a peaceful time, but these are difficult times. And in difficult times, it is ultimately strength. Leona knew that well.

“Did they break their promise to take 16 last names each…? ”

“Master! We have been betrayed!”

“… Let’s push it away.”

The four generations spoke in turn. Andeln thought about it for over 10 minutes and nodded with difficulty.

—–

The battle has begun. Our army led all 30,000 troops and approached the enemy’s 5,000 troops on the mountain.

For a short period of time, Clemens de Balboa had built a temporary fortress on the mountain and was staging a sit-in in the temporary fortress.

“Wow… ”

“Wow… ”

The generals of the four major families didn’t seem to realize how great that temporary fortress was, but Ignati and I were standing side by side, amazed.

This is because building a fortress in a short period of time was impossible unless you were a fairly elite soldier. A professional engineering corps was needed, but raising a professional engineering corps in this era was a very difficult task.

“Leona is amazing.”

“It’s not for nothing that we won against twice as many enemies.”

Leona’s 6,000 soldiers easily defeated Clozel’s 14,000 soldiers. The story is that that overwhelming victory was no coincidence.

“All Army!”

Andeln shouted. Everything became quiet.

“Charge!”

At that moment, thunderous shouts rang out from all directions, and a large army of 30,000 rushed towards Leona’s 5,000 army.

Among them were 2,000 members of Mayer’s army.