Legend

Screams and cheers heard from the battlefield. It was, obviously, an unusual substitute.

At least if you try Perfir, who was in command of attacking the rebel positions, it is a substitute that can only be said to be unscheduled and unexpected.

"What's going on? What's causing all this noise?

Still to Perfir, who asks calmly, Perfir's men around him shake their necks sideways as they panicked.

"I don't know! Troops are completely confused and out of touch at all! I've already sent the commanding officer, but I was wondering if it would take a little longer for the information to come in."

"It's late! I'd say...... but as things stand, that would be the best choice. Well done. So, is there anyone you can predict?

"The most likely thing is that His Royal Highness Merclio put in what should also be called a trump card that would have been kept warm?

One of Perfir's tabernacles, who was near the knight who uttered the word, opens his mouth.

"But we've already put in a handful of elite troops with warcraft soldiers who would be trump cards."

"I guess that means there were other trump cards. At least the other person has Theorem. No wonder, considering that."

"... I see. But then, can't you even consider the possibility that His Highness Vihella is back? Even though Quantum's exhale has been used to show the phantom in this area, if it's His Highness, Vihella, I'm more than likely to have noticed this motion."

"Wait. But then you'll hear from a unit that's positioned outside Quantum's exhalation range. It's impossible not to hear from you at all."

"Then it is the army of His Royal Highness Frizione that will remain, but it is strange not to hear from you that they have broken through"

"In the first place, we even had stone throwers in the streets for the imperial side, right? That should be such an easy breakthrough..."

And one of them that was on the spot cried out so absurdly, at that time.

Soldiers on horses arrived, as if they had been gauging the timing.

"It's a decree, a decree! Almost all of the troops that His Royal Highness Frizione had placed on the brink of coming are devastated!

"What?!

A man who just told me he was okay because he even prepared a stone thrower peels his eyes at the report.

No, that's not just the guy. All the people who were in this formation were alike, and even Perfir was no exception.

"Is that a fact?

Still, it would be unique to Perfir, who has a thick Kabazid letter, to ask without absurditing his voice like his men.

"Definitely! I... I saw it! Um, that deep red is going to storm around and destroy the stone thrower! Besides, troops other than those that have positioned the casters have also been dropped massive rocks from above, causing enormous damage. A large number of dead and wounded, some of them dead captains who were commanding the troops, most of them confused and not forming the body of the troops!

"... I see. I mean, is that the disturbance caused by deep red?"

Potty and grunting Perfir.

And those who heard the word, and were on the spot, will also notice.

"So!... So you're saying that the report wasn't coming because Deep Red came to this battlefield earlier than the decree came?

"Probably wrong. Deep Red is turning Griffon into an obedient demon. Those who fly in the sky, and those who run through the earth. Which is faster, needless to say?

"It's..."

Those who were listening to Perfir are breathtaking.

Because that word was, without a doubt, true.

"If I had a Dragon Knight..."

Some shrugged so, but Perfir immediately shook his neck to the side.

"No. Did you forget that the Dragon Knight was wiped out in deep red in the Spring War?

"But if you use it as a preaching order!

"... His Highness Kabazid was wrong in his judgment," he said?

I say back to Perfir, who asks quietly, as the man who had just been so exaggerated about the Dragon Knight calmed down to me.

"I don't think so. But His Highness Kabazid is also a child of man. Sometimes more than that, you can't think about everything. When that happens, I wonder if we need to take care of our men."

"That may be true, but there's no denying that there's a reason why we can't even think about the Dragon Knight.... Well, whatever that is. Give orders to all the troops to withdraw once. This mess will only increase our damage if we keep fighting."

"Ha! I'll get right to it"

The soldier who was waiting for the command leaves the main unit immediately.

Dropping it off, Perfir turns his gaze to his men again.

Everybody, get ready to retreat.

"I'm going to leave like this," he said?

"That's right. I also told the soldiers of the decree that there would be no winning shot at fighting like this any more than Deep Red was coming. On the contrary, it could be exhausted with a tornado of flames, like the crusaders led by Bratta"

"It's..."

The man who was dissatisfied with the retreat also knows how much damage Bratta suffered, so he can't argue any further.

Because there is certainly no denying the possibility that a tornado of fire will be used more than the presence of deep red has come to this battlefield.

But after hitting several hands, I finally succeeded in bringing it into this situation.

So, can we just leave now? Those other than Perfir have such thoughts.

To reassure such men, Perfir smiles and opens his mouth.

"Don't worry. Sure, there was a lot of unexpected things about this one, but I would have fully anticipated this possibility if it were still His Highness Kabbazid. Perhaps the troops on their way here will be ready for the deep red."

The men who hear the words have a surprising look on their face.

The same goes for the story, but what surprised me more than anything was that I saw Perfir smile.

He's tough on others, and he's tougher on himself than that. Few people have ever seen that smile before.

"Besides, His Highness Kabazid used to say he had a back hand against deep red. If so, it would be time to cut that trump card"

"The back hand...... isn't that the magic item you used for Rodos? It's called absorbing flames created by magic."

Perfir's face is slightly flattered by the words… even those around him are unaware.

Try Perfir, and Rhodos is the person you worked out for.

Just because Lodos himself wanted it, he honestly didn't want me to use magic items that absorbed the flames or even more like sealing his own will instead of giving him powerful playback capabilities.

In fact, I'm never convinced enough about the matter, even if it's Kabazid's idea.

That thought passes for a moment, but I immediately shake my neck to the side and concentrate my consciousness on what is in front of me.

If we take time out here now, that's all the damage to our allies.

"His Highness Kabazid said there are several ways to deal with deep red. I don't know what that is, but if there was still only one, I never would have said there were a few."

The word that came out of Perfir's mouth was true.

Kabazid, the boss of those who are here, never speaks of what he cannot do.

That was clearly understood from the experience I have served.

That's why everyone on the spot obeys Perfir's word.

"Okay. So, what do you think of the Second Prince?

More than it is the Crusaders who are carrying out this insurgent position offensive, naturally there are not only Kabazid but also Schuls' hands there.

But the second prince faction, led by Schulz today, is drastically depleting his forces.

The reason for this is the nobles who were taken prisoner in the first battle, but what an ironic result their nobles are now at the forefront of the Pelphiles' gaze.

Either way, many of the nobles who should have been slashed have survived, so those nobles are currently negotiating the rebel ransom, and there is no way they can make war on the battlefield.

Not all nobles were captured, of course, but some were perfectly intact because Schulz recognized them as capable nobles from the beginning.

Still, however, the forces had fallen overwhelmingly compared to the Qabazid, which is the largest faction and has many capable nobles, and had to cede the lead to the First Prince even in the operation of attacking the main faction of this rebel army as a result.

"Right, I don't mind being honest with you. Even on the other hand, you understand from previous experience that if you imitate Deep Red against your opponent poorly, it will all be to your own detriment. Still, if it means staying, that's fine. Let us use it as a palace army when we withdraw."

All those who are on the spot nod at the words that came out of Perfir's mouth, and the soldiers of the preaching leave.

"Well. That said, perhaps the troops over there will agree to withdraw soon as well. If you play with that deep red, you'll be able to reduce the power of the other side even less."

"I guess. Then, inevitably, we will have to prepare a garrison."

"... that's a shame. Deep red to bear the name. If I'm not the commander of this army, I'm the one you want to meet."

I have confidence in my own power. But still, it hasn't reached the point of having an alias.

Because that's understandable, Perfir wanted to fight Deep Red, an alias holder, and feel exactly how much difference in power there was.

(Do you want too much? Besides, I can't do it this time, but I'm sure there will always be a chance for that one day, beyond the hostility between His Highness Kabbazid and the rebels)

Immediately dispelling the feeling of inner spare time, Perfir gives instructions to his men one after another.

While I think maybe we should already give up the troops that one of them and one of them encountered than Ray and Seto are still rampaging.

"Anyway, I'm leaving this place as soon as possible now to distance myself from the rebels. Give each one of you proper instructions so you're in the right direction of retreat! If we were to withdraw poorly along the streets to the imperial side, we would collide with His Highness's army from the front. It also allows the use of Quantum exhalation"

"If it's this one's power, wouldn't it be okay to bump into His Highness's army?

To one of the knights who tells me so, Perfir turns his contempt gaze.

"Fool, you are. Even this soldier's morale has fallen as a result of his engagement with Deep Red. Try to hit a decent bump with His Highness's army in that situation. This winner won't waver in numbers, but the damage won't be foolish. Besides, what are you going to do if you get pursued by the rebels while you're fighting them? Some of those pursuit units could be deep red."

"... sorry, I didn't think that far"

"I hope it's bloody, but if you want to help under His Highness Kabazid, make sure you see far, not just in front of you"

Tell him all that to embarrass the knight and give instructions to his men again.

"No! Troops dealing with Deep Red are already on the verge of collapse! More and more people are fleeing troops in the vicinity with deep red raging!

"The same goes for Griffon's rambling troops! No direct damage has been done to the Deep Red Squad, but in spiritual shock, this one is better up there, many soldiers fleeing!

Those around Perfir complain about the report of the soldiers in the preaching, but Perfir himself gives instructions without showing how he cares about it.

"Let those in adjacent units take command. As for those who escaped, leave them alone because in the present circumstances collecting them can only be the source of confusion. Collect only those under command and leave the scene. Send troops for immediate lockdown. I'm sure Eastedt and Matren's troops were positioned not so far from Deep Red and Griffon, respectively. You don't have to attack. Just buy me some time. What's the second prince saying?

"I haven't heard from you yet... No, I'm here!

One of the nobles nearby screams at Perfir's words.

At the same time, a decree on horseback arrives under Perfir.

"The Second Prince is also withdrawing. And the Lord's Army sent them out of their own hands."

"... ho"

I just thought the Hall Army would be told to do something with a large number of 1st prince factions, and Perfir leaks a whine like unexpected.

But the grunt was, in one way or another, worthy of favor.

"I guess I couldn't emulate the fact that His Royal Highness Schulus, who has a strong influence over the army, is going to push us all to retreat here... that's what I should say"

Whimpering, Perfir quickly gives instructions to retreat.