Hakai no Miko

Chapter 63 Battle of the Berte River 9 - Horses vs. Walls

The fundamentals of the Bavarian horse riding tactics led by Piata are as follows.

First, a light cavalry, the Golden Werewolf, attacks with throwing weapons such as spears. Then, when I threw the spear, I turned around and went back. Do not cross blades directly with enemies. This is because the role of the werewolves is not to kill enemies, but to disrupt their lines.

Next, Silver Wolverine, a heavy assault spear cavalry, rushes in.

They are heavy assault lancers that still do not exist in the western Celdaean continent except for the Silver werewolves. The sight of a horse in its heavily armored armor coming together and storming is enough to crush the enemy's warfare with an unprecedented shock. Not to mention the agitation at the death and injury of the surrounding allies caused by the spearing, it is difficult for the low-calibre peasant militia, which makes up the majority of the soldiers of this era, to keep the knights in charge inspired.

However, if the enemy's line still remains intact, the silver werewolves will not be forced to attack. Follow the Werewolves and quickly turn back to begin again with the Werewolves' spear attack.

Repeat this over and over until the enemy collapses.

And if the Silver Werewolf's spear is gradually shredded along with his allies, and the enemy is finally going to disturb the line before the Silver Werewolf's might, then it is time to attack the Silver Werewolf.

When the Silver Wolverine holes into the enemy line, it's time for the Blue Wolverine, a heavy cavalry. As they rush into the holes that the silver werewolves open, they quickly disembark and turn into heavy infantry, slashing into enemies. Then, expand the holes in the queue to destroy the enemy's battle.

Following this basic tactic, Piata first led the werewolves through, but he frowned slightly.

"What are you thinking, brothers?

Behind Piata's gaze is a heavily armed spear infantry - the "Black Wall" - unified in black.

The thick shields were arranged neatly without a gap, just like the walls themselves. Let those who challenge it feel anxious to destroy themselves by hitting a strong wall.

But Piata felt suspicious for another reason.

"Why are you laying down your spear...?

As Piata crushed, the "Black Wall" thugs lay down all the spears of the shield.

In the dense formation of heavily armed spear infantry, it is a fine defensive measure for rear row soldiers to shake the spear up diagonally and slam the flying spear to the left and right. As far as the Golden werewolves, whose main weapon is spearing, are concerned, it is only natural - rather, it is better not to do it.

Failure to do so is a provocation that "shields, such as your spears, are sufficient", or there is some sort of countermeasure.

But no matter what, Piata laughs right away.

"Very well, brothers! Let me test the power of my Hundred-Wolves! - The enemy is in the middle! Let go!"

With the command, Piata also squeezed his right arm and threw a spear. Then the golden werewolves threw spears one after the other.

It is a spear thrown with the thrust of a horse. I can't underestimate its power. A direct hit would make a hole in the shield, and even an armored body would be a powerful enough blow to penetrate.

However, the "black wall" bounces back the spear.

The black shield, which also derives from the name of the unit, is tough enough to be twice the thickness of a normal shield. Moreover, there are many hardware fittings attached for reinforcement, and I am sorry if it is twice the total weight.

Normal soldiers finally manipulated the shield by "black walls", passing the flying spear at an angle and using hardware.

Sometimes people get hurt by losing sight of it, or by a spear that starts flying to an unexpected place, but it's also trivial.

Admirus, who was returning to command the unit behind the line, laughed loudly.

"What is it, what is it, my horse! If you want to hurt us, you're out of numbers and power!

Doverin was surprised by Admiral laughing at a hungry beast with a bloody drop of meat in front of him.

Did he have this personality?

Our relationship with Admiral has never been long since Erdoğan was founded. However, as the same heavily armed infantry commander interacted little by little, Doverine regarded Admirus as a man of calm and thoughtful character with a history of war.

"Is your captain always like this?

Doverine asked the "Black Wall" soldier who happened to be nearby. Then the soldier glanced at Admirus and replied.

"Captain Admiral is usually a 'kid before pennies'. It's only about nature."

A kid before a penny is a motto similar to "wearing a cat", where any bad kid pretends to be quiet while hiding his or her nature from being a good kid before receiving a penny from his or her parents.

Really? I was convinced it was Devlin, but I said, "Hmm?" and curled his neck.

"It's coming out...?

No one answered this Dvarin question because the soldiers they were talking about were leaving the scene for the message.

Next to him, Admiral was barking like he was in perfect shape.

"Horse Hall! I don't know how to use my spear! At least come back after you've taught me how to use a man's spear on the bunk! Uhahaha!

Admiral's provocation reached Piata's ears as he turned the horse backwards.

"Ah, ah, ah, that bastard!!"

Piata shook the hand holding the rope. Then, when I lifted the familiarity, I raised my face and barked.

"Demetria! I did it! Eh!"

Demetria, who leads the Silver Wolf Soldier, leaks a bitter smile in her helmet and then calls to her men.

"Silver werewolves! It is the life of Her Highness! Get excited!!"

The silver werewolves sang, "Oops!!" in the demetria.

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"Huh. Is that the rumored Heavy Spear Cavalry..."

Admirus nodded to the silver werewolves who were coming at him.

I heard about it, but when I heard about it, it was a big difference. The heavily armored hippocampus is united, and it comes together in groups, raising the earth's reverberations. That's exactly what the mountain tsunami looks like.

Without any preliminary knowledge, if you were suddenly relative, you might be frightened. However, we have already taken all necessary measures.

Then there's nothing to be afraid of.

Admiral laughs invincibly and emits a signal with a loud voice.

"First, second, third columns! Get on your knees!

Along with Admiral's command, three rows of soldiers from the front of the "Black Wall" made a noise and finally raised their right knee and knelt to the left.

"Put the spear down!

Following Admiral's command, the soldiers threw the spear they were holding onto the ground in front of them. But I didn't throw away the spear. The spear had a ring made of leather laces attached to it, and the soldiers were connected to the spear through their wrists.

Furthermore, Admiral's decree continues.

"Spear, wake up!!"

The long spear handle was fitted with fittings that had the shape of flipping up and down. As the soldiers pulled the leather string while stepping on it with their right foot, the tip of the sleeping spear was lifted.

The innumerable spears that raised the tip of the ear with a loud noise were like bamboo groves extending diagonally from the ground.

"We are perfect. Well, how about you?

Admirus turned to Doverin, who was beside him. Then, Doverin shook his beard and snorted small.

"Don't worry about it. I'm already ready."

When Admiral smiles at Doverin's answer, "That's fine," he turns again to the approaching silver werewolves.

"Come on, let's go! Enjoy yourself! Prepare for the assault by His Majesty Soma and our counter heavy spear cavalry!