Civilization Game

Arc was confused about everything.

The opposing Pokémon pass through the Red Keep without passing through a Node with 5000 troops. It was hard to understand as an arc. It's too risky, isn't it?

First, the supply lines are cut off. When they run out of food, they'll be extinct. Secondly, the exit route is cut off. One defeat leads to the annihilation of the entire force, and the reinforcements cannot be expected. Third, troops stationed in the castle are freed. Even if you ignore the mediumness and hit the rear side first, if you catch up with the medium-sized troops, you will eventually face off against both of the castles. It's meaningless.

“…… Hey, arc. ”

The protections couldn't hide the embarrassment.

“I will form a pursuit force and pursue them behind my back. Is that okay?"

“Hold on, Mr. Protector. ”

Arc thinks of the bear. Suddenly, I had a question that hit my head.

Is Road's strategy really 'Capital Exchange’?

And if you swap your capital Empire for Underheim, which would be more profitable?

Without much thought, Arc decides he's more advantageous. When the research effects applied to knights are weakened, the overall combat power is reduced. But the most difficult spies and revolutionaries are being annihilated. This difference was apparent.

Then why did Lord do this? ’

The answer to this question was not as cool as before. Celine, their ally, is also at war with Hades, so it will be difficult to expect Wargate support. We don't have a sheep terra to move 10,000 troops in the first place.

"I don't know. I don't have a clue. ’

Arc decides to put his concerns aside for a while. After all, they left the Red Keep behind and walked away from the common sense. All I had to think about was my headache.

Instead, Arc checks his cards right away.

‘Empire's defenses are flawless. Lord McKay is well versed in water, and if you combine the reserve troops with the reserve troops, it will be about 5,000. And I have my player skills, so I can hold out long enough. It's only natural that we should occupy the Underhand with five armies, but they may not be able to take down Empire. ’

"Hey. ’I talked to him.

“Oh, sorry. Protectors. Let's get the pursuers ready. ”

“Sure."

Arc regains his relaxation, thinking there is no disadvantage. He summons the scouts.

“Track down the Abyss and report the situation to the comms. ”

“Yes, Your Majesty! ”

“We need to make sure we know which route we're going to take. Either they're going to the plains in particular, or they're going into the woods. ”

Arc was now concerned about the ambush system.

As you head north from the Red Keep, there is a vast forest. It was not compared to the ‘Elven Forest’, but it was wide enough to hide troops. The Abyss is not running for Empire in the shortest distance, but if they are deliberately heading for that forest path, they are suspicious enough.

A moment later, the scout reports to Arc on the comms.

“Your Majesty! The Abyss continue to run north! Looks like they're headed straight for Empire! ”

Arc blinks at a different story than he expected.

“Really? Through the woods? Has anyone else been in the woods? ”

“… Yes. I think so.”

“What do you mean it looks like that? ”

Arc bites sharply without missing his scout's subtle nuance.

“…… Actually, all my fellow Scouts who were advancing at other locations have been disconnected. The last thing I saw was an Abyss passing through the forest, and the other scouts' information still... ”

The arc who heard the report was bitter.

‘You've got spies and assassins all over the street. If we try and stop them like that, we won't be able to defeat the Abyss. ’

Arc ponders for a moment. Leaving the best ambush point, the forest, straight to Empire... Casar has a lot of flats, so ambushes will be hard elsewhere. Do you really think the rod was meant to be a water exchange?

Arc said with a recognizable smile.

“Okay, I'm sure you know that. Return to the Red Keep as you may be killed by the assassin. ”

“… Oh, I see. Your Majesty!"

After communicating with the arc, the scout lowers the communication shaft to the ground. And I looked back.

“… would you do this? ”

Behind him stands a group of vicious assassins wearing masks in dark clothes. The scout shivers in horror.

“Well done.”

The blonde man who looks between the assassins said,

“And I'm sorry. ”

Heave-ho! One of the assassins steps back and slaps the scout's head with a signal from Lord.

*

“ ……. ”

Arc stares at the broken crystal ball for a while.

“Arc!”

Protect is back.

“3,000 pursuers are ready. ”

“Well done, Mr. Protect. ”

“I heard the conversation from behind. Rod Polentia really is after Empire. Let's go get help. ”

“…… No. ”

Arc grins, his back against the wall.

“It's a trick.”

“… What? ”

“A trick to hide the ambush system. I think that scout's already been caught by them. ”

“ ……! ”

Arc reads the scout's expression. My lips were trembling and my face was pale. It was not a reaction because I was nervous. It made me tired of pretending.

Arc was convinced he was lying.

Then, why did he report falsely? I would have been caught by the Assassins of Abyss and put in a situation where I had to lie, as they told me to. If you think so, it fits. You have a meaningful smile on Arc's mouth.

’… Hehe, I smell the smell of impeccable power. Lord.’

Everything made sense as if the fog had lifted.

It was a good time to use ambush. After Lord's presence, the slow army of Casar's infantry poses a risk of being overtaken by Abyss' cavalry. And if we get hit by 10,000 troops coming out of the forest... not only could we put them in danger, but we could really put the capital, Empire, at risk.

‘I get it now. ’

The puzzle sticks together in your head. Pass the Red Keep and go straight for Empire? The risk was too great. I doubt we can take down Empire, the Iron Wall. And even if we can take down Empire, if this side takes the Underhand, Abyss will lose.

So, Faake, the road ambush system to crush pursuers to help dangerous allies. It was the most realistic and convincing thing to think of.

“… arc. So what are you gonna do now? ”

Protect asked.

“I think Lord Force is preparing an ambush. The pursuit stops for a moment. ”

“…… I see. ”

Protect agreed with Arc without complaint. He always trusted arc's judgment.

“... By the way, I'm surprised Rod Polentia's been so aggressive with the Underhand. There won't be a defense system in the Underhaim to stop our troops. ”

“I just remembered a reliable corner of the Lord Army. ”

Arc flicks his finger and says.

“Lilith, the demon who lives in the dungeons of the Underhaim. I heard it's out of control.... Perhaps if the Underheim is attacked, she will have no choice but to leave. ”

“Strong?”

The word "demon" was an unmanned protection that aroused curiosity. Arc smiles nervously.

“An ancient being. Protective forces use self-immolation to beat a few more. ”

A dismissive remark caught wrinkles in the protective's brow. Arc repaired it with a smiling face after making fun of it for no reason.

“Hahaha! So do all the others. There's no way we can beat her in a straight line at Casar. ”

“... That's a disgrace. ”

“But I have a contingency plan. ”

The arc mutters like that and opens the blade case you left in the corner. As soon as I opened the case, a full golden glow spilled out. Protect frowned and blindfolded in a dazzling light.

“This, this……? ”

“The ultimate in hard work, magical armor, the ‘Sword’ that unleashes absolute power on evil. If you use this, the Devil can kill you on the spot. ”

Arc smiles, closing the sword case. A decision has been made. I will take the Underhaim. I was not afraid that the Revolutionary forces that took it could also be stopped with pheromone skills.

“Guards, stand by the Red Keep. I take 3,000 and this sword and go to the Underhaim. ”

*

“My Lord.”

“…… Huh? ”

Beatrice calls Lord on the way back to the Assassins and their troops.

“… I'm not sure. ”

“What?”

Beatrice mentioned the situation earlier.

“You told the captured scout to report to Arc that we're heading to the enemy capital. ”

“I did.”

She raises her head and looks up at the road with furrowed eyes.

“…… why did you tell Arc the 'truth’? ”

“That's a good question. Bear Student.”

Lord strokes her silver hair. She chuckles in a cheerful manner.

“This is how we can trick the arc. ”

“ ……?! ”

Lord has scattered spies and 200 assassins all over the place in case Arc's scouts show up.

These 200 assassins have found and killed all of their scouts and captured one of them alive. Lord put a knife to the scout's head and ordered that the Abyss be reported to Casar's capital without ambush.

However, with an arc level of capability, you won't believe what the scout has to say. Rather, they will find out that the scout is lying.

It was practically a ruse that Lord believed in Arc's skills.

Once communication is severed, the arc will try to combine the clues.

The scout must be lying.

It is also the swarm that passes through the Red Keep.

There is no great advantage to Abyss by exchanging capital.

The arc will only make sense. Peck and Lord are preparing an ambush for the Red Keep.

Tactics that were 'abnormal’ and 'irrational’ to the enemy were rather painful for someone of the Arc type. It will be annoying because 100% clear judgment will not stand.

But what if the scouts are lying here and you think Lord is preparing an ambush? Everything fits together. You don't have to have a strange imagination, and your opponent has a rational strategy. The arc will feel no more comfortable. Because people have a habit of believing what they want to believe.

But the truth was different.

The scout who was captured thought he was reporting a lie to Arc, but this information was still ‘true’.

Lord really planned to take Casar's capital.

“Let's go, Bea. ”

Lord smiles, tearing his mouth like a child.

“Let's give Arc a good punch! ”

“Yes, my lord! ”

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Gentlemen, I'm sorry to inform you that tomorrow will be a one-day suspension.

We missed our holiday season while simultaneously playing on the platform, and we got a late notice, so we had to reschedule. I can't believe you get Tuesday's dose on Friday... I'm just going to rest for the day tomorrow and prepare the supplies. Best regards,

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Nialla Totep.

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Thank you for your comment, Jessias!

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Ghostbusters/Huff; such a great novel…! If the number of heroes is still growing in 1800 plays, it's truly amazing! Did the protagonist save the world in his previous life?

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@ CHOI/I tend to leave a lot of your readers' imaginations to their imaginations without making them look tough... but I'll have to mention it again later for Choi Ka-choo's sake!