Price of Management

“But we can. ”

I did.

The people gathered here were the only ones skilled in combat.

Basque and rich Rick didn't have to mention it, and Lord Vale was from the bandit leader. Dean, Richard Buck, Harden, and Patrick are mercenaries, while Count Bautel is a veteran of many years. Apart from Baron Paoni, the architect, it was no exaggeration that everyone was a professional in the war.

‘I'm not wrong. ’

Vail had to seriously consider Basque's claims.

Basically, I didn't think it was necessary to intervene in the Baden River basin to attract the attention of the enemy, but on the contrary, Basque opinions were also valid.

If the balance is broken in the battle of the Baden River, according to his concerns, the war will flow away with a serious plague.

‘If the Baden River Basin is taken away, something bad will happen. The royal strategy of fighting an enemy in the House of Houdini has also shattered. ’

When the union of your family collapses, Emperor Kars will turn the horses to the south and take control of the Baden River.

The strategy of ending a war with a short-term struggle will also change into a long-term one. I've seized control of the Baden River basin and have abundant supplies. What's the rush?

“What do you think? ”

Basque grabs the answer.

The veil opens its mouth after much thought.

“Earl Kunt has a reasonable opinion. So one of the strategies we have in place must be implemented sooner than expected. ”

“What strategy? ”

Basque asked.

Vale points to one of the members of the meeting.

“Blitzkrieg.”

The nominee was Patrick Condol.

* * *

Condol Cavalry.

Once Patrick had assembled the noble nomadic warriors, the cavalry was now counting 4,000 troops.

Residents of the undestroyed nomadic tribes after the uprising are still fleeing to the Kingdom of Leaden from the Horn Empire. It was Caroc who actively accepted them.

Warriors among the nomadic tribes joined the Condol Cavalry without fail, and the nomadic boys who became warrior qualified at the age of 15 also enlisted under the command and had that many troops.

In addition to the original 1st, 2nd, and 3rd regiments, Patrick created a new 4th regiment to assign recruits, and decided not to leave the commander alone, but to direct them himself.

What Patrick cares most about in training the Condol Cavalry is maneuverability.

I conducted a rigorous training to run faster and longer than anyone else. The crew of the notorious nomadic warriors are tired of training their tongues. But Patrick himself, the blacksmith, also trained with him, so everyone followed him without complaint.

Thus, he was reborn into a cavalry with enormous manpower enough to run four days and nights.

He was such a Condol Cavalry that it was equally suitable for the Blitz War.

Maneuverability was the most important characteristic of a Blitzkrieg in which an enemy hit and ended the battle in an instant.

“Lord Condol, did you personally see where the enemy's supplies are being transported? ”

“Yes.”

“How well did you protect the supply lines? ”

“There were always more than 2,000 troops with supply troops, and there were enemy patrols in the area. Due to the thorough patrol of the enemy, I worked very hard to scout. ”

“If so, can we attack enemy supply troops, burn supplies and retreat without any damage?" ”

Patrick smiles at the question of the veil. The meaning of that smile was confidence.

“It's possible."

“Can you guarantee that? The key to this strategy is for the Condol Cavalry to strike the enemy with no losses. ”

“The rate at which enemy patrols find us is faster than the rate at which we attack and destroy our supply troops than they return and report back to their superiors. By the time the enemy sends reinforcements to Buryburia, we'll already be evacuating after the mission. ”

The people at the meeting admire Patrick's confidence.

The veil bites again.

“Once you've done that, your enemy's perimeter will be strengthened. Will you still be able to hit the enemy supply troops again? ”

“It's possible."

“How many more times can you do this? ”

“You can succeed several times before the enemy releases more than 30,000 troops and defends the area indefinitely. ”

“Very well, then. Attack the enemy supply lines from the Erl of Antares and Erl Lindell to the Horn Empire. I ask you again, but there should be no loss of power to the Condol Cavalry. If you think it's too dangerous, retreat. ”

“I understand.”

Patrick was not a confident person, so he trusted the answer.

Thus, the Ligand Territory decided to join the Condol Cavalry to help the four families of the Baden River Basin unity.

Kondol Cavalry was very happy because they had not had a chance to practice for a while. As the training was tough, the crew waited for a chance to show the results of the training to the enemy.

“It is said that there are more than 150,000 Horn Empire troops in the Baden River basin. ”

Just before the march, Patrick gives a speech after gathering the cavalry.

“150,000. That's a lot of numbers. Isn't that right?"

“Yes!”

The crew responded gracefully.

“So? Are you afraid? ”

“No! ”

It was a louder voice than before.

Patrick smiles.

“Yes, there's no need to be afraid at all. Clearly 150,000 of our 4,000 enemies could be too much of a fight. However, any military force is a value multiplied by force and maneuverability. If we move five times faster than the enemy, we can gain 200,000 power, and if we move 10 times faster, we can gain 300,000 power. And we can. ”

“That's right!”

“I'm not afraid! ”

Patrick shouts in a loud voice.

“We are the fastest cavalry on the continent! No one can catch us! ”

“Waaaah-ah! ”

“Khhh!”

“I win!”

“Bless the wind!" ”

Each of the crew responds with a shout of a whale. It was a traditional ritual for nomadic warriors who encouraged courage before going into battle.

Patrick shouts after them. The secret to gaining the trust of the nomadic warriors was to respect and learn their traditions and habits.

“Let's go!”

Patrick leads the way. His magic was once again a nomadic warrior.

After that, the crew catches up.

So the Condol Cavalry marched.

* * *

The Condol Cavalry runs slowly. The fight hasn't started yet, but I don't need to lose my strength already.

However, his attitude changed as he approached the Baden River. There was tension among the crew without even saying it. Soon, a relentless battle will unfold at Chopspeed.

When he finally enters Earl Antares, Patrick opens his mouth.

“First Fleet Commander.”

“Yes, sir. ”

Balac, commander of the 1st regiment, stepped forward.

Balac came from the third rank of the Tallac tribe, which led the nomadic rebellion, and was brave and responsible. He was strong enough to resist the will of the Tallac chieftain to provoke rebellion and be banished.

“Release the crew and see if there are any enemy patrols. We should move as deeply into the enemy patrol as possible without being spotted. ”

“I understand.”

Later, Balac selected 100 of the best riders in the 1st regiment. Then I sent a search party of ten. A total of 10 search tanks were scattered throughout the area starting.

Everyone was familiar with this area because they had already been scouted several times.