Arms dealer in another world

170 Usually Before a Massive Storm 1

Once the empire's military movement became clear, there was a panic throughout the entire province of West Lothia.

The Anti-Imperial Alliance, which led the region and was responsible for security, focused on maintaining the overall security of the region.

The rumors of Imperial troops gathering in the vicinity alone could shake people's hearts.

It was because there was.

I could not ignore the possibility that the Imperial Party would persecute inside or connect with the Imperial Army outside at all.

In doing so, the Alliance began preparing for foreign empires at the same time as an internal crackdown.

There is no land in the province of Lothia, at least not in the realm of the Empire. If the Empire were to attack the province of Lothia from the outside, it would be the most important point.

It was the fortress of Navalon, on the border of the province of Lothia.

Of course, Lothia's borders were wide, and there were also many places for birds and gateways. However, Fortress Navalon was the only fortress with tens of thousands of troops that were simultaneously large enough to stay and communicate seamlessly.

Although it was unlikely that the Empire prepared a large force to deploy to Fort Navalon, it was very likely to deploy the main force to Navalon.

“I see.”

A guard who heard the explanation of the anti-Imperial Alliance practitioners nodded.

“Then can I go to Fort Navallon? ”

“Please do so. Other places are important, of course, but it will be difficult to defend this region if it crosses Fort Navallon. On the contrary, it will be difficult for the Empire to deploy large troops at once, so they will be able to defend themselves no matter what other fortresses pass through. ”

“Very well. How strong is Fort Navallon?" ”

“500 armed with guns, 10,000 others. ”

1,500 troops in total.

Currently, there are about 5,000 people in Lothia, combined with forces run by the Anti-Imperial Alliance and Crimson Rose. One-third of the total force

Since we are gathered in this one fortress, we have also put our strength here.

“Are you armed enough? ”

“I've stockpiled as many weapons and supplies as I can. Of course, there is no guarantee that it will be enough...

“I see. I see. ”

The escort takes her place with the rest of the group. A horse with a magical backpack containing two Gatling machine guns.

Soon the escort arrives at Fort Navallon. In the near future, I volunteered where there was a high probability of an imperial assault.

Fort Navallon is one of several gateways to the province of Lothia, and it was the first place I had been to be accompanied by guards.

It was a good place to be safe as a major smuggling operation against my country, since the boundaries must be as strict as the largest fortress in Lothia. Thanks to the change in the world, I was able to enter Fort Navallon without fail.

The fortress was quite impressive. It was a huge fortress, surrounded by tall walls that looked 10 meters high, and could hold thousands of troops.

The guard who rode the wagon all the way to the nearby fortress got out of the wagon and spent a long time outside looking at Fort Navallon.

A guard who has been watching the fort for a long time said.

“In my world, these fortresses were almost gone. ”

“Really? Clearly your world has developed weapons •...". But can the castle or the fortress disappear? ”

“Yes, because a single cannon knocked down the gates and walls, and a huge fortress like this was just a huge sarcophagus in the air when a powerful bomb was poured out. Instead, there was a bunker. ”

“Bunker?”

“They built a strong fortress beneath the ground. ”

After observing Fort Navallon, he thought about what would happen if the battle took place.

Siege warfare is not a parliament on Earth, but a form of combat that has almost disappeared only in the West. You have never experienced such a siege before. The last time Lothia was captured, the guards weren't attacking from the outside, but from the inside.

However, it was possible to imagine the basic forms of siege warfare.

The defensive side will hold the fort at all costs.

He will try to take the fort by breaking down the walls or the gates in some way. At the end of such an attack and a defensive collision, a stronger person, or one who survives longer, wins.

The guard who cleared his mind asked his colleagues.

“Have you ever considered a siege? ”

“No.”

“Yes."

Lucas shakes his head, but Cecilia nods.

“You have siege experience? When?"

“There was a time when I was a mercenary at the end of the Unification War. It was only once.”

“You didn't fight for the Empire, did you? ”

“Of course. Attacked by the Empire, now silver participated in the annihilated state side. It didn't help much though. ”

“Much better than those who have no experience at all. Can I hear the details? ”

Cecilia told me about her siege experience.

Several Elven warriors, including Cecilia, joined the Defensive Force at the behest of Chief Tiniel, who received a request for help from a country that was in ruin.

It was a fairly large and strong castle, but the power of the Imperial Army was truly overwhelming. At the end of the siege for more than a month, the castle that could not withstand was destroyed, and Cecile knew only the surviving Elven warriors and barely survived and was able to return to the tribe.

“I see.”

The battle portrayal Cecilia described was ordinary. Siege equipment. A magical attack. It looks like a common pattern used to attack castles and forts in this world.

The castle where Cecilia once existed eventually overcame the overwhelming power of the empire.

Lost without fail.

The history may or may not be repeated. Surely the Empire will use a force more powerful than no security has ever seen. But there are hundreds of men and weapons armed on this side as well. There is also a new weapon, Gatling machine gun, of the spleen brought by the guard.

The guard was confident of winning. Otherwise, he wouldn't have come to this dangerous battlefield himself.

“We will win again. ”

“I hope so.”

“That's what I believe. ”

“Hmph, then let's go inside. ”

That way, the escort enters Fort Navallon. When the guard saw the credentials the guard presented, he straightened his window.

“Welcome. I've been waiting. ”

“Good work. Where can I go? ”

“You can go this way and go to the center. Can I get you a horse or carriage? ”

“I'm fine.”

I wanted to walk around the fortress and take a closer look. You let the guards in, without making it any more polite.

The fortress is as sturdy and well-maintained as the outside. The coming and going troops were all prepared for an imperial attack without slowing down their tensions.

If you think about it, this strong fortress was originally an empire. It didn't feel like a miracle that this place was so perfect. I heard it's possible thanks to the surrender of the Guard Captain of this fortress.

‘That must have been unfortunate for the Union and Crimson Rose. ’

That's what security thinks.

I look into the center of the keep.

Fort Navallon consisted of the outer wall, which is part of the outer wall, and the inner fortress, which is located in the center.

The escort enters the fortress and heads to the depths. Since the resistance was large enough to accommodate a thousand soldiers, it took me a while to get to the center of the city.

It wasn't until later that the guards met with the commander of the guard.

“I've been waiting. ”

“Yes, nice to meet you. ”

The guard and guard commander greet each other.

His name is Lewis. He was a middle-aged soldier who boasted of his own stature. He was also a member of the Crimson Rose organization.

Originally, Lewis was a Krimson Rose operative who was sent to the Imperial Army. With his ability and false loyalty, he eventually became the shield-master of Fort Navalon.

He literally entrusted the fish shop to the cats. Thanks to you, Fort Navallon is in the hands of the Union and Crimson Rose.

Basically, Fort Navallon is the Federal Reserve.

The Alliance has garrisoned more.

However, because the defendant commander was a member of the Crimson Rose branch, and the commander was not a member of the Crimson Rose branch, it was good to say that the Crimson Rose branch actually had more shares than the Anti-Imperial Union.

As proof of that, Louis did not conceal his identity as a member of the Crimson Roz organization.

“I received my orders directly from the gunman. to absolutely cooperate with you when possible. ”

“Thank you. Can we hear the details of this fortress first? ”

“Of course.”

Lewis brought documents to explain the new situation in detail.

To be honest, the lack of experience or knowledge of siege warfare or primordial fortresses made only half the sense.

But I was able to understand the essence of Lewis' story. We did the best we could to prepare the defenses, and sooner or later the Imperial troops would surround this place.

The guard who heard it asked.

“How many troops do you think the Imperium will have if they surround this place? ”

“According to the latest information, the Empire is planning to attack this region of Lothia with an army of 30,000 provinces. and then, of course, more reinforcements. If only 30,000 troops could mobilize right now... I think 20,000 will go in here. ”

“You're going to put two-thirds of our troops in one of these fortresses? ”

“Yes. It is said that it takes 10 times more troops to stabilize the siege. Moreover, the Imperial Army barely knows that we have new weapons of each species, so it's probably going to take more than that. ”

“That's how important this keep is. ”

“Yes, it is not an exaggeration to say that if all other attacks fail, if only this fortress is broken, it is practically halfway to the Empire. ”

I heard similar stories before the guards got here. When Nabalon Joseon entered the hands of the Empire, the entire province of Lothia was forced to be handed over to the Empire again.

“I see. What role do you expect me to play? ”

“I'd like to ask you to oversee the management of the new weapon. ”

As expected, there are only 500 armed soldiers in this fortress, but no one knows more about guns, bombs, and other new weapons than the guards.

After all, the existence of a security expert from the standpoint of believing in various new weapons was not only helpful.

“I'll do that. And I don't know if you heard, but I brought a new weapon. ”

“A new weapon... What is it? ”

“We can't do a demonstration right now. The Empire knows the existence of this weapon.

because there's a chance we can prepare for it. ”

“I see. What else can I do for you, then? ”

“That's right. Pick some smart elite soldiers who are good with guns." I'd like the help of a new weapon I brought. ”

“I understand.”

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