Price of Management

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On the third day of my visit to Duke Meutt, the retreat began.

Deep night, the moonlight was not bright, so it was a good time to act secretly.

Under the command of Duke Campbell, more than 20,000 of Duke Meutt's troops began to retreat through a secret passageway. Of course, they left a minimum number of troops in each section of the wall so the enemy wouldn't notice.

There was a retreat that was so wobbly.

It was a secret passageway of leisure size, but it's actually narrow enough for 20,000 people to use it.

Thanks to the long haul, there is no confusion between the leadership of the Duke of Campbell and the military strength of the well-captured Duke of Meutt.

I've been watching the Horn Empire on the rise of the Temple of Knights.

If the enemy doesn't notice us until we've completed our retreat from Temple of Knight, that would be appreciated.

However, the Marquis of Juden is not that greedy.

We also expect that we will retreat. I'm sure they're watching our trends at night. If you notice that the soldiers above the walls of the Temple of Knights are disappearing, you will launch an attack immediately.

That's when I started doing my real work. In case of that, Spirit Affinity is fully restored.

I hope the enemy is as cautious as the days of the Kingdom of Leaden, but the Marquis of Juden is not one to be careless. I've already made a big one, so I'm guessing your responsiveness to animosity has improved.

When I think I have to fight the 120,000 troops, I sigh.

If I was alone, I'd rather flip over and run away if I'm disadvantaged. Duke Meutt is responsible for the safe evacuation of people, making his shoulders heavier.

I think it will be like this throughout the war.

To prevent me from acting freely, Emperor Kars will devise a strategy that will push the people I have to protect.

“Beginning evacuation from Castle Wall One! ”

“Never make a sound. Never make a noise. Move. ”

“Can't you keep your head down? ”

The soldiers guarding the walls began to evacuate through a secret passageway. The soldiers lean as hard as they can and move behind the wall. It was to keep the enemy from seeing eye contact.

It's a quiet night, so you can hear it loud even if you make a sound. The soldiers moved very carefully.

However, the Horn Empire has also turned on the lights and is looking this way.

The discovery seemed like a matter of time.

I was always ready to fight.

“Look at that. Something's not moving? ”

“Well, I can't see very well. ”

“Take a look! ”

“Mmmm... Huh? I guess so. ”

I knew it. The Horn Empire soldiers have also noticed this move.

Soldiers move to report to the top.

After a few moments, torches light up around the Horn Empire faction, and a large force of movement is detected.

Campbell, who was leading the retreat, saw the movement of the Horn Empire army and bitten it.

“They figured it out. Hurry! Hostiles spotted! Move as fast as you can! ”

Then the soldiers hurried on. I didn't have to be careful not to make any more noise.

The Horn Empire soldiers have begun their attack. You press on ahead of the siege towers and the convoy, flooding in.

It was finally my turn to take the lead.

“Noum.”

- Yeah, Dad!

A cute gnome that sticks her face out on the ground.

“Want to have some fun? ”

- Yes, I do!

“First, let's swipe the rope down from that siege tower with Earth's hand. ”

- All right!

A large palm of the hand is formed by the lumps of dirt. Five of the Earth's hands that were made flew towards the siege towers. Five siege towers swing to the right as they drift toward Earth Hand.

“Huh?"

“Tsk, I'm going down! ”

“What the hell?! ”

“Strange palms...! ”

“Aah! Stay out of it! ”

Kuang! Kuang!

Watching the siege towers crumble like dominoes was one of the first chancellors who could not be paid to see them. Hundreds of Horn Imperial soldiers have been killed by heavy siege towers. There was a catastrophe in the middle of the Horn Empire.

It wasn't just that.

The five siege towers that fell to the side of the ropes became a barricade that could stand in the way of the Horn Empire's attacks. When a gunshot order is issued and you are blocked from advancing, the soldiers make a commotion.

“Yes!”

I clenched my fist. I've only used five Earth hands to do that amount of damage.

For me to save a lot of spiritual affinity for a long battle, I was able to attack with maximum efficiency.

Now, the Marquis of Juden will recall the nightmare of the battle of Ledon. Suddenly, I was attacked by an accident.

Then let's strike one more time before we give the order to counteract the animosity. A little hotter this time!

“Noum, 100 Earth Sphere. Aim for more than a dozen officers. ”

- Yeah!

“Silf, 20 Windspheres. When the gnome attacks begin, assassinate the wizards through the chaos. ”

- Can I do it…….

Answer me right, you son of a bitch!

A hundred spears of earth were created in the sky. Giant weapons, out of common sense, plummet together toward the Horn Empire.

Kwakwakwakwakwabang!! Kwak-bam!

100 Earth Spheres strike the Horn Empire army as if it were God's punishment.

“Grrrgh!”

“Sa, help me! ”

“Aesthetics! Caroc Ligand! ”

“I've seen this in Lerdon! ”

The screams of the Horn Empire soldiers echo from all sides. The Horn Empire, which attacked the Temple of Knight, suffered casualties before reaching the walls.

Their movements became paralyzed in an instant because they focused on officers such as Cactus or Cactus. The chaos continues to grow with the collapsed siege towers blocking the way.

And in the midst of that commotion, my true target began. Twenty Silf-made Wind Spears flew silently after the Wizards.

The wizards of the Horn Empire were trained in spiritual restraint magic, so they were the first to be killed.

Kuaak!

“Huff!”

Qajik!

“Chug!”

Wind Spear pierces the wizard's neck, secretly slithering through the battlefield like an ambassador.

“Shield!"

“They'll come after us first! Shield!”

Even the Horn Imperial Wizards responded quickly. As soon as I realized that I had appeared, I was alert and prepared. Come on, it was worth it in the Battle of Leaden Castle because I saw so much blood because of the Wizards' slaughter. The directive 'Preserve wizard power first once Caroc ligand is confirmed’ may have been issued.

It was worth a fortune, though, having shot 20 Wind Spears and killed six Wizards.

All right, let's keep going out this way.

Delaying an enemy's attack rather than killing it is a priority, saving as much Spirit Affinity as possible and keeping the wizards out of harm's way.

If the Silk Wind attacks continue to be soundless and invisible, the wizards will be terrified and devoted to defense.

Now I have to call the devil who fits this position so well.

“Salamander.”

- Why are you calling me now?

Upon summoning, the salamander was furious. It seemed to be horny because he called out before himself and started the fight. But what if you get horns?

“Burn the enemies' hearts out. ”

- Heheh heh! Got it! I'm a firebird again...!

“Don't do it yourself! Do you want to hang out again and be tied up in spirit restraints? ”

-... got it!

Salamander produced dozens of small fireballs instead of going himself and sent them to the Horn Empire camp.