Price of Management

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“I'd like to take you to the Horn Empire after the war to see what humans have designed. ”

The dried bird said.

I watched the Ligand Fortress come down at various angles while going through all the heights occupied by the Grand Duke of Rompel.

“You look pretty good yourself. What do you think? ”

“We designed it with precision. The effort is to maximize the efficiency of the manpower and construction period by dividing the work into parts to be worked on and roughly what is appropriate. ”

The dried mason, who had been involved in the stockpile while overseeing the various major affairs of the Grand Duke of Rompel, could see how well the Ligand Fortress had made.

‘It was designed with considerable architectural and military consideration. That's a hell of a gift. ’

“Well, that's got to be a problem for us, right? ”

“Yes, there is a limited number of people available to attack at once. The rest of the troops will play without fighting. It's a typical fortress of celestial grace. ”

“Mmmm... ”

Duke Romfel gives a few moments of thought to the dried bird, but then suddenly, he blurts out like a nuisance.

“Then tell me what to do. ”

“…… there are no obvious weaknesses that can be stabbed geographically. At this time, I think it's best not to think too hard, but to leave the stone in place. ”

“How?”

“Instead of focusing on a specific point, attack all possible areas simultaneously. ”

“Like you took over the Notice? ”

“Yes. I'm going to be a gunfight with all my forces. They have to mobilize all their forces. This type of fighting advantages overwhelming allies in terms of their troops. ”

“Then let's do it. Engage the rest of you in a siege on the fort, leaving minimal troops to maintain the supply line. ”

“I understand.”

The Grand Duke of Rompel's forces were unruly.

As soon as the siege plan was decided, the entire force moved immediately. Over 10,000 were left behind to defend and supply the entire force.

Despite the recent occupation of the high ground and establishment of seriousness, it was frightening to see the movements of the Lompel Air Force immediately under attack.

However, the Ligand territorial group had already anticipated that there would be a gunfight. Under the direction of Lord Vale, all troops were assigned to their respective zones and were defenseless.

Soon after, the battle began in the First Fortress.

“Attack!”

“Whoa!”

The Horn Empire soldiers bravely charge towards the fortress.

An elite charger rushes in with a ladder. On the ledge, the Ligand Territory fires an arrow, but charges forward, barricading it with its one-handed shield. Siege Specialist who performed well in the Battle of the Kingdom of Leaden began.

When the comrade holding the ladder together was struck by an arrow, the atmosphere behind the gap immediately filled. They were very aware that they were part of a work of war.

However, the readiness of the ligand territory was also unusual.

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“Ouch!”

“Unh!”

The rope protrudes from the ground, tugging tightly to the left and to the right.

The ambushers fall into an unexpected trap, and the display suddenly falters.

“Here we go! Fire! ”

The Ligand Territorial Army fires arrows in unison at the command of the Guard Commander Dean.

Shh-shh-shh.

“Hehe!”

“Eww…! ”

The number of chargers killed by arrows has increased greatly.

Normal position of the chargers, carrying the ladder with their right arms and their left hand to defend the arrows, towards the wall. However, when the leader fell on the rope, the shield couldn't stop him, and even the brothers behind him were exposed to the gap.

“What are you waiting for! Hurry up and fix it!”

The parrot who saw this gave the order. If Duke Romfel had a good temper with the soldiers because he was a general soldier, the dried jerky was a cold and very strict boss.

As soon as they heard his voice with the error, the chargers hurriedly got up and reflexively rearranged the display.

“Charge again! ”

“Watch where you're leading! ”

The chargers carefully move, looking under their feet, because they don't know which little trap there is.

The role of the assailants was overwhelming because the heavy Sanzira siege weapons could not be mobilized.

The workshop has developed intensely.

The Horn Imperial Troops hit the entire sector of Stronghold, and the Ligand Territory's defenses that predicted such aggression were not great.

Unlike the Horn Empire, which held a large-scale banner of continental conquest, the ligand territorial forces focused on one defense of their territory. I have been trained numerous times, assuming the current combat situation. Because of this, I was able to fight more skillfully than the Royal Air Force, which operates in a strange environment.

‘It's going to take longer than I thought. ’

After seeing the battle from time to time, the dried bird frowns. I wanted to take over the ligand territory by destroying the stronghold with a rate of destruction, but the enemy's resistance was not strong.

‘It is dishonorable to have our troops cornered because of this small territory, although it is said that there are two comrades of the Order Master and Caroc Ligand. Who will become the Grand Duke's fame? ’

Duke Rompel.

A living legend from the Horn Empire.

In particular, the Horn Imperial Soldiers were lifted up by the fact that they were born ordinary and started as ordinary soldiers and became living atheists.

The dried bird also admired Duke Romfel more than anyone.

Does it make sense that the Duke of Rompel was captured for one ligand and failed to carry out the mission of the Emperor? I will not stand for this!

The dried bird looks fiercely at the battlefield as he looks over the fortress.

If we keep fighting like this, we'll eventually be able to capture it, but the waste of time and troops is too great. Make sure you find the points that will definitely bring you a win.

I wonder how much you've suffered.

Did you say there's a way where there's a will? The dry bird's gaze, longing for victory for a long time, suddenly enters a high hill about 100 meters to the right of the keep.

It was difficult to operate the troops because the mountain area was densely packed with foliage, but there was a space on the hill that was quite spacious.

"A distance like that might do it!" ’

The dried manuscript immediately called out a ceiling seal.

“Take that hill over there. Then order the White Legion to retrieve two catapults from their stronghold. ”

“Old? The catapult? ”

It was impossible to bring the catapults into these rough forests, and even with them, the enemy strongholds were located on high terrain and would not be well powered.

“Yes. Disassemble, transport and reassemble on that hill." If you fire the catapult from that hill, you should be able to reach the fort. ”

“Ah! Got it! ”

Then the ceiling seal understood his intentions and immediately took his orders and departed.

“The lieutenant and the unnamed genius architect of ligand territory forgot one thing. ”

The dried bird chuckles.

“Our Horn Empire catapults are twice as long as yours. You didn't think the Siege Weapons of our Horn Empire would be as peaceful as yours, did you? ”

That was really something Baron Paoni and Vale did not consider. They couldn't have actually seen the Horn Empire catapult.