Dungeon Defense (WN)

It took the Imperial Army six days to arrive nearby.

In the meantime, the Empire Army has enjoyed a quick march. But this time, I moved quite relaxed. According to the scout reports, you seem to be making slow progress with quite a large number of Scouts.

“You're moving pretty carefully. ”

“You're afraid of ambushes, aren't you? The path here is surrounded by narrow valleys and rugged mountains. ”

“Hmm. Watch out for ambushes. ”

I heard the mercenary commander say that the Grand Duke is a reasonable guess.

“It is also said that the village I encountered was pillaging. I'm taking all the grain from the storage and slaughtering all the cows for farming... ”

“Tsk, tsk.”

The commanders have their tongues cut out. After no negotiations were concluded, the Imperial Army came out more precisely and mercilessly, as if to what extent it had refrained from plundering since the Habsburg Republics joined.

“Grand Duke. It's not too late. We should deploy an ambush in the proper canyon area to intercept the enemy. How many people would die if they jumped off the road? ”

“…… is not allowed. ”

The Grand Duke frowned with a chewed expression.

“You just heard the report. The Empire is approaching with preparedness. This one's for work, that one's for good-bye. We cannot win if we face them head-on. It must be a great defeat... We can't go in now. ”

“Your Majesty, the damage of the people.... ”

“I told you to wait! ”

The Grand Duke of Florence ordered me to endure his wrath. It was the Grand Duke who wanted to run away from here. The mercenary commanders no longer vomit. In fact, with the exception of Sardinia, the commanders preferred to stay in a safe castle.

I hid 200 people at the best place to buy them just in case. And the 200 ambush proved how foolish it is to fight Helvetica mercenaries born and raised in the Alps in the mountains. It was destroyed by an ambush.

“Now do you understand? It is forbidden to confront the Empire army. Patience. Patience will bring opportunity. ”

The 13,000 troops under the Grand Duke have fallen apart.

There was little military activity other than increasing scouts. Repairing the walls, checking the cost of agricultural growth, and approaching the Genoa Market for more supplies……. In the line of duty, Grand Duke Florence was cautious, but cautious about where the Imperial Army was headed.

Is this Genoa? Is this La Spezia, the territory of the late Rhodes?

Soon the messenger brought me the information the Duke wanted.

“Grand Duke, this is the scout's report. The Imperial Army rides in Verseto. ”

“ ……! East or west? ”

“To the east, Your Grace. The Imperium forces are moving southeast. ”

East!

The Grand Duke of Florence puts his hand on his forehead. La Spezia. La Spezia, not Genoa, is what the Imperial Army is after. In other words, as I warned you, the people of LaSpezia are very likely to have a common relationship with the Empire…….

“Grand Duke. ”

The mercenary commanders look at the Grand Duke with anxious eyes. No one said anything, but a doctor who was clearer than the language was pressing against the conference room air.

The Grand Duke swallowed the saliva.

‘Should we burn it? La Spezia.’

He feels a small pulsation of blood vessels on his forehead through the palm of his hand.

‘Before I can enter the empire, I must burn it with my own two hands. ’

The Marquis has chosen him to be wealthy. Despite the plague sweeping across the continent, LaSpezia was one of the best practices minimized by the lord's swift response. If the Imperium takes this place without bloodshed... it was terrible.

Empire troops will be supplied without grudge. With enough food and weapons, the war will continue. The aftermath is not only limited to the vicinity of La Spezia. It will spread like a plague across the realm: Genova, Florence, Teberero.

“Your Grace.”

One of the mercenary commanders cautiously urges you. The Grand Duke did not answer. At this point, the Grand Duke's mind was touching what Elizabeth had said as funny a few days ago.

‘Will you defend the citizens of La Spezia? Or will you defend your citizens of Florence? The moment will surely come when you must choose between the two. It will also reveal what kind of man you are.... ’

The Grand Duke's silence grew long. The more they did, the more anxious the mercenary commanders became. The longer the silence, the more determined the command to be given was, and not easily reversed.

“Leave…… La Spezia alone." ”

“Your Majesty!"

The Grand Duke of Florence was expressionless. Only the unbearable agony was seeping out of his voice.

“When La Spezia is turned over to the equator, the whole country will be in chaos! Your Majesty, please decide! ”

“You're welcome to keep an eye on him. Just give us permission to act freely. The little ones will take care of it! ”

The mercenary commanders have called for a verdict. I will not put blood on the hands of the monarch. The smiths' faces are filled with rage.

The Grand Duke gives a strong command as if to shake their voices off.

“I command you again. Leave La Spezia alone! That's a decision. ”

“Ha, please allow me to confiscate LaSpezia's armory. It is possible if you declare the danger of treason. ”

“Is there any evidence that La Spezia betrayed the kingdom? ”

The commanders keep their mouths shut. There is no evidence. I just have strong doubts about the situation.

“What right do you have to confiscate the armory in a city that has yet to betray and has no evidence of betrayal? If you shout for a weapon from this side, you might feel hesitant. I command you again. Leave La Spezia alone.... ”

The Grand Duke's face distorted with pain.

He believes that the late Roddy can't be a traitor. It was a mistake that could not be washed away in a lifetime just by making the monarch a scapegoat. Another rebellion against the Marquis of Aristocrats. I couldn't do that. I couldn't do it with a human hood....

The Grand Duke's army remained stationed in Genoa.

A few days later, I was told that 30,000 Empire troops had stormed La Spezia. With news that there are fewer than a thousand defenders in LaSpezia holding a hopeless agricultural war.

─ Severe damage! Impossible to handle the enemy's magical power!

─ A portion of the eastern wall has collapsed. When will the Veterans arrive?

Once an hour, LaSpezia urgently requests an army. The voice coming out of the crystal ball is filled with despair. He joined the ordinary citizens and managed to stay agricultural, but the situation was serious.

After a day.

Two days went by.

Three days passed.

Commanders have gathered in the conference room. The Grand Duke's face twitches.

“Is La Spezia still standing? ”

“Yes. Early this morning, reports say the Imperium raided the walls last night and crossed the walls. But I barely got rid of it thanks to the reserve... ”

The Grand Duke and the mercenary commanders looked frustrated.

“Are you sure it's true that La Spezia interacts with the Empire? ”

“Don't judge too soon. It could be a ruse to lure us here. ”

“What are you talking about? You're about to lose your marquee. We should still send the cavalry to help us. ”

The commanders were largely divided. It was the opinion that La Spezia did not interact with the enemy and that this was all an enticement. Controversy continues to run parallel lines, as both sides are only symptomatic.

“ ……. ”

The Grand Duke could not judge either.

I wondered why the Imperial Army hadn't cut off its communication magic if it was truly inflicting violence on LaSpezia. Thanks to this, the urgent call to the military was continuing. Are you trying to trick us into getting us out of safe Genoa?

But the Grand Duke knew how cunning the Imperial Army was. I read what this side would think, and I didn't know if I'd released the contact back to the station. How far is the enemy reading this side...? The Grand Duke felt like he was in a deep, unanswered state.

A Sardinian mercenary captain yells in anger.

“I can't believe it! If LaSpezia were to fall into the hands of the equator, what difference would it make to the Duke of Milan who left Fabia alone? What's the point of an army that can't even save an ally! ”

The Grand Duke of Florence is awake.

‘What have I been thinking about? ’

That mercenary commander was right. What if we abandon Las Vegas here? What's different from the Duke of Milan, who knew that Fabia would be destroyed and humiliated and left behind? I made the same mistake.

The Grand Duke was humiliated - more than anyone - by the Grand Duke himself who was angry and opposed to the choice of the Duke of Milan. But now I was so scared that I tried to repeat what I used to blame myself for... The Grand Duke advised again. What have you thought so far?

“Your Majesty! You're in a hurry! ”

Then the messenger came rushing into the conference room. The messenger hurriedly raises the order.

“La Spezia, extinction! The Knights are gone!”

“ ……! ”

“Our lieutenant has retreated to the Resistance and is continuing with the final resistance. La Spezia is asking if the cavalry is on their way, or if they're on their way! ”

The mercenary commanders turn their heads to look at the Grand Duke. Now, in one long day, within three days, the fate of La Spezia is decided in some way. The Grand Duke has made his choice.

Kosimo de Medici, the Duke of Florence and owner of the Medici family, opened his mouth.

“Rescue La Spezia. ”

Finally, the fallen Grand Duke's decision crosses the bridge between the commanders.

“Your Majesty!"

“However, we are not going to the mainland, but to La Spezia via the route. There are no navies in the Empire. We won't be able to interfere with our movement. ”

The Grand Duke insisted that he would not disagree.

“Deliver your orders to Mayor Genoa immediately. Seize all the ships in Xenova. This is an operation in the name of His Majesty, and anyone who shows the slightest objection will be found guilty of treason! ”

“Yes, Your Majesty! ”

The deputy raises his manners just to break and hurries out of the conference room.

“The Wizard Troops will be dispatched to La Spezia first. ”

“Your Grace, I'm sorry...... but a moment ago, an enemy was forming anti-magic. ”

“Have you been keeping communication to yourself? ”

The Grand Duke clenches his fist in the messenger's words. I wasn't sure, but perhaps the Imperial Army was seriously attacking La Spezia. The evidence was that the metastasis prevented magic. However, I wonder how far the enemy is reading this idea....

“It won't be long before the Knights are destroyed. All troops, prepare quickly. Head for La Spezia as soon as possible. ”

“Yes, Your Majesty! ”

The dice are thrown. The Grand Duke, however, had no idea where they were going. I just hope I'm not ashamed of myself....