episode_0070

Morning. Normally, it’s the time when the world is just waking up.

Ordinary people struggle to stay awake and prepare to face the day.

Make the bedding, wash up, prepare food, and eat.

A truly simple and effortless act. An extremely simple act.

Some people look at it and call it a truly monotonous and boring routine.

A life without change is like being dead, they say.

If there was someone here who said something like that.

I bet the soldiers of both countries would have torn that guy to pieces.

Shouting out that it is precisely that ordinary life that is of the utmost value.

The road to Benito. The river near it. The plain next to it.

There, the Empire’s 6th Legion and Benito’s army faced each other.

With a silence so thick and heavy it felt terrifying.

These are not peasants who were dragged out without knowing anything.

They are the essence of national military power that each country has painstakingly developed.

So, they could roughly predict where the battle would go today.

For example, today we’re just going to have a boring standoff and then we’re going to back down.

Or, you can lightly test each other’s strengths and take a look at each other’s reactions.

Or you could send each knight to compete in martial arts.

But today, a bloody and life-shattering battle will unfold.

“Commanders report. All troops have reached their positions.”

“The left and right armies are ready.”

“I am only waiting for the command of the central army. Commander.”

Messengers arrive one after another to report the situation of each unit.

Hearing them, Commander Benito let out a sigh.

Those in front of us. The 6th Imperial Legion. A formidable enemy that must be overcome.

The first thing that comes to mind is, “Can I really win?”

But soon he shook his head and shook them all off.

It’s not a question of whether or not you can win. You absolutely must win.

That way, you can get home safely.

This way, we can gain an advantageous position in the future war.

And as a bonus, that way I can protect my neck too.

‘You can do it. They’ve beaten Bae Soo-jin. That must mean they’re confident, but in other words, if that confidence is broken, it’ll crumble in an instant.’

The fear of death is greater than human expectations.

In front, the enemy is pressing forward. Behind, the river is flowing mightily.

If that’s the case, even the imperial legions will be shaken.

“Order to advance.”

As soon as the commander’s order was given, Benito’s troops, who had been lined up, began to advance.

A massive force of 50,000 men advances towards the Imperial 6th Legion, which has its back to the river.

Ten thousand men were deployed to each of the left and right armies, and 20 thousand to the center army.

The remaining ten thousand will be kept in reserve to drive the wedge in at the crucial moment.

In terms of numbers alone, Benito has an overwhelming advantage. However, in terms of training, the Empire has the upper hand.

It will be a tough fight, but it is a fight we must win.

Thinking so, the commander tried hard to hide his anxiety.

“Breaking News!!”

The infantry at the very front of each army begins to pick up speed.

At the same time, the cavalry on the left and right wings respectively charged.

Then the empire also sends cavalry to block the enemy’s incursion.

‘The number of cavalrymen is known. And it is the same as reported. There is nothing hidden.’

The commander continued to observe the battlefield, secretly relieved by that fact.

As expected, the fight between the cavalry was being fought with the friendly forces being pushed back.

Thanks to their numerical superiority, they are holding on without retreating.

To begin with, the southern kingdoms had weak cavalry forces.

There are few horse breeding grounds here. It is difficult for cavalry to emerge naturally.

However, there is only one reason why Benito possessed a large number of cavalry forces.

‘Your Majesty has learned a lot from Dedorant.’

This is because King Andrew II of Benito was keen on expanding his cavalry force.

This is because he was inspired by Dedorant, who was so good at using cavalry.

Thanks to that, I was able to reach a usable level within a year.

This was also the reason for Benito’s vertical rise among the southern kingdoms.

The commander, who had turned his head away from the cavalry fighting, now looked at the real battlefield.

Sooner or later, Benito’s army and the Imperial legions will collide.

It seemed likely that the first battle would be between the friendly forces and the enemy’s left wing.

“Waaa …

Immediately afterwards, two huge groups collided with each other, accompanied by a loud roar.

Iron against iron. Blade against blade. The sound of life colliding and breaking resonates throughout the room.

The remaining troops then also engaged in combat, clashing with the enemy before their eyes.

Now it’s real. Benito’s commander focused all his attention on the battlefield.

There comes a decisive moment. Even in an empire, there are gaps.

At that moment, we must deploy the 10,000 reserve troops that we have been saving and saving to decide the outcome.

One hit is enough. If successful, you can push the enemy straight into the river.

The opponent has a drained tank. Unlike here, it is difficult to operate the reserve force efficiently.

This is because the gaps between each formation are extremely narrow.

The commander had no intention of letting that part go.

Time continues to flow endlessly.

Even though countless lives are fleeting and enormous blood is shed.

The world just passes by as if nothing happened.

“Commander! We are requesting support from the left wing! The enemy’s right wing attack is much stronger than we thought…!”

“Impossible. The reserves here are a desperate measure. We can’t use them so vainly. I admit that the enemy is strong. But our Benito is also strong! Tell him to hold on. No matter what! Until our friendly forces crush the enemy’s left wing. Until our central forces create a gap in the enemy’s center!”

“Oh, I see!”

The commanders of the left army will probably shout when they hear this news.

But there’s nothing we can do about it. The commander in charge of command is always like this.

We must pretend not to know the suffering below and the amount of blood they shed.

If doing so brings you closer to victory, you must do it over and over again.

And, in reality, the commander’s judgment was never wrong.

“… Reserves!”

“Commander?”

“Prepare the reserves now! Now!!”

I can see it. It was only for a moment, but there was a clear ‘gap’. The path to victory came into view.

As the battle progresses, the enemies will also be deploying reserve units.

But because the gap is narrow, it will be difficult to withdraw troops and advance forward.

The weakness created by this was captured in the commander’s sight.

Benito’s reserve force of 10,000 men, who received the order, quickly prepares for battle.

Then, he secretly positions himself behind the central army so that the enemies do not notice him.

Thanks to this, Benito’s army’s camp was almost empty, but it didn’t matter much.

We are only waiting for an opportunity to change the course of this battle.

‘Once. I will show you once more. A moment’s gap. A moment’s weakness.’

How much time had I spent anxiously like that?

Finally, the commander saw a crack in the Imperial Legion’s eyes.

It looks like they’ve called in the reserves again, but this time it’s a bit slower.

Clear evidence that the enemies are just as tired as the allies.

“Now! Deploy the reserves right now! Let the central army push in first! Quickly!”

At the commander’s shout, the messenger who had been waiting runs straight out.

At the same time, the command flag ordering the advance is raised high and flutters in the wind.

-Booo!

The final blow that will decide the game. Raise the flag higher, raise it higher. Sound the trumpet louder… .

“… ?”

Was this the sound of our trumpet? No. This is not our trumpet.

So then, this is the sound of the Empire’s trumpet. Why is it heard from behind and not in front?

For a moment, something creepy ran down the commander’s spine.

They had set up a small barrage. They were positioned near the intersection, as if to block them.

They have to go back to Benito. They can’t be caught there.

In that situation, just one battle, just one victory was so desperately needed.

Ultimately, all circumstances culminated in the necessity of annihilating the Imperial Legion.

‘As if someone had led our Benito to act like this.’

-Bam!

The commander’s baton fell to the ground.

At the same time, the few remaining officers rush in urgently.

“Commander! Trouble! Trouble! Hoo, a large cavalry force has appeared in the rear!”

“… The enemy cavalry is over there. They’re all over there. If you will.”

Benito’s commander stared blankly behind him, not even realizing that he had dropped his baton.

With the sound of a trumpet. From afar, cavalrymen were charging forward with a fearsome momentum, waving their flags.

Their true identities were those belonging to the 13th Imperial Legion.

The very same 13th Legion that is knocking on Benito’s door.

“Commander! Quickly, you must get out of the way!”

“… Where are you going? How can you run away from those elite cavalry?”

“But!”

“Fight. We are the glorious soldiers of Benito. We will not retreat, leaving the enemy behind. Even if it means kissing death!”

I was blinded by the news that the 13th Legion was knocking on Benito.

If we could just get one win, we could get through this ordeal.

The Empire planned and executed all of this from the beginning.

From the moment the legion was divided in two, it was clear that only the cavalry force had been secretly set aside.

And then they started to spread rumors that the 13th Legion was going to take down Benito.

The 6th Corps acted like they were trying to hold them back here.

But their target was not the empty Benito. It was themselves.

Goosebumps. From the very beginning.

“Hehehe.”

Benito’s commander laughed. It was so vain.

At the same time, I was afraid because I couldn’t predict what would happen to my country in the future.

The fact that there is someone who is so good at playing with people’s hearts.

Soon, cavalry from the 13th Imperial Legion charged in.

They destroyed Benito’s camp in one fell swoop and annihilated his remaining command staff.

After that, he increased his speed again and struck behind the enemy who were engaged in a fierce battle.

The large cavalry that rushed in from the rear created a gap in Benito’s army.

And to miss it, the Imperial 6th Legion was by no means weak.

That day, the soldiers that Benito had worked so hard to raise disappeared like ice melting on a summer day.