Otherworld Nation Founding Chronicles

Episode 173: The Third Conquest of the Southern Part

On the fourth day, Bartolo challenged in a cone-shaped formation in an attempt to break through the center.

Phalanx was placed at the tip, and Rossi's army was placed on both wings to prevent siege of the enemy.

However, it was almost impossible for him to break down, and he had to withdraw.

Bartolo withdrew in an attempt to defeat the enemies it pursued, deliberately appearing to be out of order, but Kepka Barka pulled out without pursuing.

Both sides are in a stalemate with no settlement.

"Bartolo, isn't the battle just a little more today. If you didn't order a withdrawal, we would have breached the enemy formation!"

The consular officer from the autonomous city, led by the Christian Phalanx, said so in the army.

Generals of the nations begin to complain to Bartolo, in favor of his consul.

It's disturbing air.

Not good.

I trust Bartolo's ability.

I came to this day thanks to Bartolo.

Therefore, I do not imitate removing the ladder here.

It must have been better because Bartolo said he had better retired.

I try to open my mouth to protect Bartolo ...

Earlier, Bartolo opened his mouth.

"Sure, I've been too careful until now. Tomorrow will surely slay my enemies!"

Bartolo speaks powerful words.

Hearing the words, the dissatisfied colors disappear from the commanders' faces on the floor.

Bartolo, on the other hand, does not have a good expression in spite of strong statements.

Apparently, he doesn't seem to be drinking anymore, and he seems to have no energy.

...... Is it really good? That ’s it.

At that time, did you think it was best to retreat?

I just turned it over ...

"Oh, this will lose tomorrow."

Such a voice frozen the place that was hanging around.

The eyes of those who participated in the military gathering gather at the voice owner.

Alexios.

"What does that mean!"

"That's why mercenaries ..."

"I heard Kepka Barka was your uncle!"

"Trust!"

"King Almus, such a man, should not be stopped by the army!"

Alexius rushes to blame.

Alexios is a poorly co-ordinated person, sometimes saying hate.

Well, to be clear, he has a bad personality. I think the roots are good people, but their guts are bent.

Moreover, he is from Pofenia, who is now in war .... On the contrary, he is the nephew of an enemy general.

Everyone was collecting dissatisfaction at the bottom of their hearts.

It exploded now.

"Alexios, I don't think you'll make a casual statement without any thoughts. Take the time. Explain why you thought so, along with your intentions."

I ask quietly.

Then Alexius was waiting, but she was proud.

"Okay, let me explain. First, why we can't defeat Kepka Barka's army: the Pofenian army is 30,000, the Rossais army is 40,000. The Pofenian army is disadvantaged in number Kepka Barka prefers a straightforward approach in his tactics, but because of his inferior numbers, he loses when attacked with a straightforward approach, so he keeps defending with a straightforward approach. "

In order to attack, you must concentrate your strength on one point.

But doing so diminishes the other's strength and exposes its weaknesses.

Conversely, as long as you abandon the attack and keep defending, the formation is not easily broken.

So we are struggling.

I know that.

"But don't you question? The turtle in the shell is strong, but the turtle cannot beat the crane as long as it is in the shell."

A crane appeared in my mind, pushing the turtle shell.

The turtle is Kepka and the crane is Bartolo.

"The turtle is hungry and hungry and is waiting for the beak to try to enter its shell. If the crane inadvertently inserts the beak into the turtle's shell, He will break the beak with his jaw and appear from the shell and eat the crane. ''

The place calms down.

Alexios continues his words.

"In four battles, there is only one enemy army that has never moved. Hexpanic mercenaries. Hexpania is a land with a long connection with the Barca family, and Hexpanian mercenaries are private soldiers of the Barca family. They are much different from other mercenaries in skill and per capita combat, perhaps at the very last moment that we can defeat the Pofenian army, and go on the offensive when our attack stops. I guess. "

Alexios' words were persuasive.

No one can return.

Alexios turns his eyes to Bartolo.

"Bartolo, do you think there is something wrong with my idea?"

"... No, not at all. You're right. If you go deeper you lose ..."

Bartolo admitted his mistakes.

First of all, did you avoid being beaked by turtles?

"... But it's a prerequisite that we'll go deeper. Even though the Pofenian troops have control of the sea, their supply should not be stable. Prolonged prolonged disadvantages ..."

No, we are equally disadvantaged if we prolong it for a long time.

Rather than Pofenia, which can be replenished by looting, we cannot looting.

If the war is prolonged, it is Japan that is inferior in national power that will be disadvantaged.

"Isn't the Pofenian army necessary to win? They already have control over the strait between Trisiceria and the Adernia Peninsula. Strategic goals have been reached. If you can bring your own peace ... "

It can be just the edge.

From the point of view of Pofenia, as long as you have a place to serve as a naval base on Adernia, you don't need any other land.

Of course, you want it, but you don't want it too hard.

Perhaps Kepka Barka changed his direction when he could not defeat Lezard.

They are aiming for diplomacy instead of war.

It's the worst partner I've ever experienced.

General Cryu was strong, but he was a natural warrior who had only aimed at winning the war.

But this time the opponent is different.

An eclectic opponent of politicians and military personnel who see war as a means of diplomacy and politics.

"But the land of the Adernia cannot be handed over, even a pebble. The captured Christians must also be rescued. We can only afford a perfect victory."

I can't follow the usual way.

However, if you forcibly attack, you lose.

If not, diplomatic defeat awaits.

Either way, bad results are waiting ...

"Mr. King Almus, there is a plan to break the situation. Can you ask me?"

"Tell me"

"Night attack"

Night attack ...

It is one of the tactics to surprise the enemy at midnight.

But this tactic is very difficult.

First of all, you have to distinguish your enemy from your enemy in the dark.

Secondly, it is necessary to be able to act without disturbing the formation in the dark.

Third, exhausting soldiers.

The advantages are great, but the disadvantages are also great.

If successful, you can win the war, but the damage after failure will be great.

"Enemy will also have it. I don't think it will succeed."

"I can succeed. At least there is a way for my German Manis cavalry to be able to watch at night in the dark. I can't say ... but ..."

Alexios grinned.

"Does your Majesty have enough pieces to assassinate more than thirty humans in the dark without anyone noticing it?"

... Did you know?

Well, do you know if you look closely at the Lezard attack?

It came about thanks to Alice's superhuman physical abilities.

"Okay. Let's take your measures. Please outline the strategy in detail."

"I see. The important thing is the time of day ..."

"His Excellency!! His Excellency!! Please wake up!"

"Hmm? ... Morning? Let's sleep a little more ..."

Kepka was shaken by his deputy secretary, who opened the thinner but was soon wrapped in a blanket.

The Lieutenant forcibly stripped the blanket.

"It's a night raid! It's an enemy night raid!"

"Night attack? Your opponent is Alexios! He could have used that blessing! He must have been on alert! What the watchman was doing!

Just as Alexios knows Kepka, so does Kepka.

It was expected that Alexios would use blessing to launch a night raid.

That is why Kepka was keeping watch on Hexpanic mercenaries.

Other mercenaries are unreliable.

"I'm sorry ..."

"It's alright! It's inevitable that a night raid has taken place. I'll join forces soon. I'll fight back!"

Kepka wears armor in a hurry and holds a sword in his hand.

He jumps out of the camp and raises his voice.

"All troops gather in the center!"

Kepka's instructions are spread throughout the Pofenian Army through the NCOs.

The entire Pofenian army gradually moves to the center.

However……

"Look, it's been killed! The enemy is here!

"She, I'm done too. Where's you?"

"Ta, Captain! The raids have begun .... Captain? Poh, he's dead!

If Alexios was the only attacker, Kepka might have been able to respond.

However, Alexios is not the only one who has set up a night raid.

Alice, the largest piece, is moving around secretly.

Alice does not allow her to scream, and she mercilessly kills enemy soldiers.

The fear of a neighbor becoming a silent corpse without your knowledge is immeasurable.

"Well, the gathering is bad! What's going on ...?"

"That's tough. His Excellency, the captains have escaped!"

"Shit, it's all bad news ..."

Kepka seized slaves before looting until the Allies arrived.

Every time it reached a certain number, it was sent to the occupied shore ...

About 500 slaves who failed to send were left in the headquarters.

The slaves were released and began to rampage.

Still, should we say Kepuka?

The chaos of the Pofenian army gradually converges.

Kepka had just relaxed.

Explosion sounded.

For some reason, the eyes of soldiers, including Kepka, point in the direction of the explosion.

What they saw was a flame.

The flame is dyeing the food store bright red.

"It's tough! The food store has been burned!"

"The soldiers have run out!"

"Honjin is already ruined!"

"Kepka Barka has escaped!"

"No, I was killed by the enemy !!"

True or false rumors fly around.

The fire in the food storehouse ceased and the Pofenian army began to crumble.

"I don't have any food ... I don't want to starve."

"I mean, we're going to die by striking each other."

"It's stupid. I'm planning on getting married after this war."

The mercenaries run away.

If you hit it, it's a battle.

I do not know if my opponent is an ally or an enemy.

All you know is that you are hindering your escape.

It is no longer possible to rebuild.

"... run away"

Kepka finally makes the decision.

Collect a few Hexpania mercenaries and try to escape.

It was at that time.

The sun came out as if God had saved Kepka.

The day has come.

The surroundings become bright at a stretch.

Now you can escape.

Maybe it can be rebuilt.

The Pofenian army sees the light of hope.

At the same time, I heard the footsteps of the Reaper.

"What?-The sound of this area is ... oh, that is ..."

He looked in the direction of the sound of the ground, where the Allies were in order.

I was waiting for the dawn.

The young king at the top shook his sword while shouting something.

That signaled the Allies attacking the Pofenian army.

Pofenian army 30,000.

Five thousand dead. (Including 4,000 fighting each other)

20,000 captives.

Five thousand fugitives.

Thus, the Pofenian army was destroyed.

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`` I like dark nights only with swords, bats, and great generals ''

-Romanian proverb-

Synonym

`` Crazy people, clouds and great generals want to cross high mountains ''

Japanese translation

"A fool and a genius are paper-heavy"