I am the Monarch

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The assault was a huge success.

Few casualties on your side and your enemy's camp is on fire.

Moreover, I slit the throat of Luthor, the enemy's competent commander.

It was a complete victory.

“Why don't we attack here once more? ”

Aaron looks carefully at the burning enemy camp.

Roan shakes his head.

“No. The enemy is busy catching fire right now.... ”

Roan stares at Aaron and his captains.

“We'd better retreat from here. ”

Some of the commanders frowned.

“Retreat? Retreat in this victorious backyard? ”

Roan nods, his head wide open.

His eyes sank calmly.

‘When I raise power, one of the first things to do is replace military commanders. ’

Currently, the majority of kingdoms, nations and coalitions in the east, centered on the Raines Kingdom, or the Grain Mountains that run through the continent, were well-established.

Especially for military commanders, many of them were from baroness families with no territory, and the problem was that most of them were subordinated regardless of their skills.

‘Other captains, except Captain Aaron Tate and Captain Phillip Haas, are pattern commanders. ’

Those who have only spent years in the position of commander of the army because they are the only firstborn of their family without any abilities.

‘Talent selection should take precedence. ’

Roan takes a deep breath.

It was time to convince the army commanders who knew how to fight without these skills.

“The enemy's knights are already in front of the camp. Besides, the magicians are probably ready. Compared to that, your side has no knights or sorcery. If you attack with this condition, you may take heavy damage. Yes, it is.

And if you do, you lose the sense of success. ”

“Hmm.”

The story of the knights and the sorcerers silenced the commanders.

Philip, the most senior, nods.

“It was also Roan who predicted the enemy's attack and suggested a counterattack. I think you should listen to Roan again. ”

He had a very different attitude from when he first met Roan.

Unlike other commanders who were greedy without abilities.

He has a long history of active battlefield, so he has never been obstinate or obstinate.

‘I've done such a great deed, but I can't ignore it forever. ’

Although I was blind at first, I recognized someone with abilities.

“I think that would be good. ”

Aaron makes his decision after a struggle.

“Then let's retreat immediately. ”

As the situation rapidly flows, Roan quickly expresses his thoughts.

“I suggest you light torches and torches, leave the barracks outside the camp, and retreat from the infantry. ”

Aaron and Philip quickly realized what it meant.

“Let's make it look like we're guarding the place. ”

“Yes, it is. ”

Roan smiles and replies.

Aaron summoned Mendel and ordered his immediate retreat.

Soon, the whole faction begins to move swiftly.

“Roan.”

Aaron called for Roan separately.

Roan leans back slightly.

“The ball you have succeeded in launching an assault attack with the head of the enemy commander is very large. When the war is over, we must act. ”

“Yes, thank you. ”

Roan took up a short ordinance.

Aaron's face is filled with a happy smile.

‘I really don't want to miss him. ’

The more time passed, the more I liked him.

‘Since you killed the commander of the Istell Kingdom……. ’

I might be able to get the title of Baron.

Incorporation into the Noble World.

‘Let's give it a try. ’

But in order to do that, it was important to win this war.

A moment later, Mendel approaches and bows.

“We're ready to retreat. ”

Aaron smiles faintly and looks at the other commanders.

‘We can't leave them behind. ’

It was safer to retreat to the Neph region where the Eastern Army's camp was located first.

“The 7th Army will stay behind. ”

The other commanders look frightened to the end of Aaron's words.

“Oh! Will you? ”

“You've made a very difficult decision. ”

They were happy to be able to retreat to safety first.

Aaron smiles bitterly at the commanders' faces.

‘It's always Ronan who fits in there. ’

Those who have no skills are taking command because they are nobles.

The taste was bitter.

“Then, please. ”

Philip approaches and extends his hand.

Aaron grabs his hand and says the same thing.

“Then, please. ”

Philip smiles bitterly, realizing the meaning of the words.

After a while, the commanders led Philipp off with the infantry troops.

This was a very secret retreat in the depths of darkness, so the Eastern Empire troops who were busy clearing out the camp didn't notice anything.

Aaron sighs, gazing back at the distant commanders.

“Whew. I hope everything's okay. ”

The words made Roan and Mendel smile bitterly.

“How can I help you? ”

Aaron nods.

“That's right. Captain Haas is here, so what's the big deal? ”

He smiles awkwardly and looks at Roan.

Roan smiled at me as well.

But they didn't expect it.

He's not going to catch anyone.

* * *

By morning when the sun was up, the seventh legion was ready to retreat.

Roan stands in the middle of an empty camp with his arms spread out.

“You'd better smoke as if you're preparing a meal. ”

“Oh, that's a good thing. ”

Aaron nods, satisfied.

Soon, I started over 3,000 fires to look like I was boiling soup and baking bread.

I accidentally piled the branches and leaves together and smoked.

Roan then points to the front of the camp.

The barracks were deliberately set up along the wooden ledge.

“I'll set up a scarecrow in front of the camp. ”

“Yes. Without the vigilantes and the Unsullied, the enemy will suspect." ”

Aaron nods.

The soldiers soon turned into scarecrows using spears and weeds.

I put clothes or armor on it.

It was a scarecrow that wasn't meant to be cruel when you looked closely, but it was enough to deceive the distant Istel soldiers.

Aaron takes a deep breath as he looks around the camp.

“We should retreat now. ”

“Yes, from now on, speed is life. ”

Right now, the Eastern Royal Army faction has been somewhat restrained.

You could have been caught by the tail.

Roan gazes directly at the Estelle Royal Army faction.

Thanks to Calian's tears, the far camp seems to be right in front of you.

‘You've already begun preparing for the attack. ’

The Estelle soldiers are busy preparing their formation.

‘I don't have time to wait any longer. ’

Roan raises his eyes at Aaron.

Aaron nods and climbs into the saddle.

“Retreat as quietly as possible. ”

The hoof, wrapped in cloth, stepped on the ground without the sound of a horse's hoof.

Even the remaining cavalry quickly left the camp.

Over 3,000 fires and hundreds of scarecrows guarded an empty camp.

* * *

“Let's avenge the humiliation of last night! ”

Baron Wett Randel, commander of the Imperial Army, shouts with his sword raised high.

“Waaaah!”

The Estelle Soldiers raise their spirits while they are tired.

They knew the importance of troop morale in combat.

“Charge!”

Wett squeals and tugs at him.

He's in a state of excitement.

‘I've won the vanguard. ’

I took a chance.

‘Luthor failed, but I succeeded. ’

If you win this battle, you will have a major.

If so, they could receive half the occupied land in the future during non-public operations.

Wett led a large army slowly across the field.

He comes close to the Rhine Kingdom and screams out loud.

“You bastards! Lines' cowards! Don't hide like that. Come out and fight! ”

All he wants is a giant slalom in the field.

However, no matter how much Wet and his soldiers shouted, the Rhine Kingdom Army camp was silent.

Wett frowned.

‘Something is strange... …. ’

The opponent would normally respond if he asked for a giant slalom between the faction and the camp without prevailing over his troops.

That's why Wett left the camp with only 10,000 troops.

10,000 to 10,000 turns.

He was confident that his abilities alone would win the battle.

But the Rhinez royal army camp is as quiet as a dead rat.

Somehow I felt anxious from my spine.

Ar, a chief of staff from the army headquarters, approaches.

“Isn't that strange? ”

“Isn't that right? ”

Wett frowned and asked again.

Ahr nods and points to the Rhine Kingdom Army camp.

“The border guards who have been following the wooden fence for a while now don't budge. ”

“Hmm.”

Wett frowns and raises his right hand.

“To the archers! ”

At that point, the archers who were standing in the rear started pulling the demonstration forward.

“Fire!”

Thousands of arrows split the sky in fear of command.

Idiot!

Sharp porosity.

Furverbuck!

Arrow rain falls over the Rhine Kingdom Army faction.

Even the guards standing along the wooden fence looked like hedgehogs.

But they remained steadfast, screaming and unconscious.

Then Wett frowned and shouted.

“Dammit! Something's gone wrong for a long time! ”

He snatches hold of the horse and rushes towards the Rhine Kingdom Army camp.

“Senior commander! ”

Ahr is startled and chases after him.

Soon, all the soldiers marched on the Rhine Kingdom Army camp in a state of urgency.

Boom!

The locked door falls out.

Wet comes to the depths of the camp and sticks his tongue out in a hollow tone.

“Huh! You're completely beaten. ”

The camp is empty.

Along the wooden ledge was the barracks, and the soldiers guarding them were scarecrows made roughly of spears and weeds.

Moreover, there are thousands of furnaces in empty space behind the camp.

That's when I found the piece of cloth lying between the furnaces when I arrived late.

What is that? ’

He picks up a piece of cloth and frowns.

“What's that? ”

When Wett asked, Ahr gave out a piece of cloth without saying a word.

There was a short text on the cloth.

< I've had a lot of trouble coming here. Eat your food. >

“Jeez! Damn it!”

Insults.

They were thoroughly teased.

Wett grips his teeth as he shreds them.

His gaze is to the west.

“I will repay you for this humiliation. ”

* * *

The 7th Troop, which had left Vink and moved quickly, arrived in the neph region.

“I see the Eastern Army faction. ”

Aaron points to a large faction situated on a ridge.

Deployment of a Faction that has no will to attack.

‘You're giving up everything east of Nev? ’

Aaron shakes his head, kicking his tongue.

It's the same with Roan.

‘The problem is that such a coward has great ambition and desire. ’

Thanks to this, Benjamin often misses work at important moments.

‘I can't let him stay like this. ’

But right now, there was nothing we could do.

Roan was just a battalion commander for the regional troops.

‘We must seize the opportunity. For the good of the Kingdom of Rhine, or even for me, we must defeat him and drive him out. ’

Fortunately, Roan was confident.

‘He's so much of an accident. ’

He was waiting for an opportunity to drive Benjamin out completely.

While thinking like that, the seventh platoon leader arrived at the entrance of the Eastern Army camp.

“This is Aaron Tate, commander of the Seventh Legion of the Eastern Army. ”

At Aaron's word, the guards take their orders and open the gate.

As you enter the camp, scattered soldiers flock here and there.

“I heard you won against the Duke of the Estelle Kingdom. ”

“According to the guys who arrived yesterday, it was an operation led by the 7th Legion. ”

“I hear a lot about the 7th Legion these days. ”

They mutter as they look at the 7th Army soldiers.

It seems there were rumors of soldiers from other troops who had arrived at the Eastern Army camp earlier.

“Mm-hmm.”

“Kmm.”

The 7th Army soldiers shrugged their shoulders open with pride.

Then, deep within the camp, a group emerges.

It was the chief of staff and regional commanders for the headquarters, including Benjamin, commander of the Eastern Army.

Aaron and Roan's back swiftly step down from the horse and bow their heads.

“Oh! Captain Tate! ”

Benjamin smiles brightly and greets Aaron.

But my insides were boiling.

‘Dammit. If I'd known the Eastern Empire was so weak, I'd have built a camp in Lost and Vink. ’

I missed my chance to build my specialty.

Benjamin is disappointed and angry.

“I got a report from Captain Phillip Haas. You've established a very impressive specialty. ”

Aaron takes a slight glance at Philip.

Philip nods, smiling bitterly.

I didn't like the look of him without knowing where he was.

Benjamin's words continued.

“But you made one mistake. ”

He kicks his tongue as if he were sorry.

“Why didn't you drive more Ystel's forces when you won the victory? ”

“That's ……. ”

When Aaron tries to answer in a calm voice.

Benjamin shakes his hand.

“Anyway, that's too bad. It was a chance to destroy them. Speaking of which... ”

He didn't want to hear Aaron's story.

Benjamin expressions coldly.

“From now on, I will personally lead the troops and intercept the Estellers. ”

Aaron didn't say anything.

‘You're looking down on the Eastern Imperial Army. ’

It breaks my heart to stop the prince of the Eastern Empire with three or four regional troops and do great harm to him.

‘I can see why Captain Phillip Haas didn't look so good. ’

Perhaps the other commanders seduced Benjamin with their proverbial words.

‘Stupid things. ’

The Estelle royal army was not a worthy opponent.

Benjamin grabs Aaron by the shoulder.

“The 7th Battalion is exhausted because they have established a major in this battle and have defended the camp to the end and have retreated. ”

Something went wrong.

“That is why I have excluded you from this battle as a considerate subject. ”

“Yes? But……. ”

Aaron frowns and lifts his head.

I can see Benjamin's face in front of my nose.

A smile but a cool look.

There was oppressive and intimidating power in the eyes.

“But what...? ”

Benjamin reaches for the end of the horse.

Aaron lowers his head, biting his lower lip.

“The 7th Army shall rest at headquarters and eliminate the Eastern Empire troops advancing to nearby areas. ”

In a word, he told me to leave the trunk to them and hit the branches.

Aaron struggles to answer them easily and grips his teeth.

Benjamin glanced at him with a smile.

‘I have already set up a major by blocking the Prince once. We can't let you study more prominently than this. Besides, Aaron, this guy... ’

He wasn't on his side either.

If I crawled in on my knees and swore allegiance, I would use it, but not now.

The last time I was friendly with the rails, I was offended.

“Of course. Please. ”

Benjamin turns away, not listening to Aaron's reply, and disappears into the camp.

The chief of staff and the commanders chased after him.

Philip, who was guarding the place to the end, came up and grabbed Aaron by the shoulder.

“Captain Tate. I can't face them.I tried to open up my own opinion, but the other commanders' mouths were so loud.... ”

Philipp sighs a long time.

Aaron shakes his head, grinning.

“Captain Haas has done nothing wrong. ”

The two of them smiled bitterly facing each other.

Philip nods his head several times instead of talking, and then takes a step.

Aaron gazes back at him, spewing another long sigh.

“Whew. What a waste. ”

I was not greedy for majors.

But somehow I felt like I'd lost all my food.

That's when Roan approaches.

“Roan, I can't say I'm sorry. They've taken away all the food you've prepared. ”

Aaron can't even look Roan in the eye.

However, Roan's expression was very bold.

Rather, he had a slight smile on his mouth.

He whispers in Aaron's ear.

“No, thank God. ”

Aaron opens his eyes wide.

Roan's words continue.

“We have had our chance to end this war. ”

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