Price of Management

It was only ten days after he entered the Kingdom of Ledon that Rael, who was on the march with 70,000 troops, began to mourn.

I have received news that 50,000 horsemen from the Horn Empire have advanced through the Kingdom of Leaden.

Of course, Raell wasn't that scared.

“That much chatter is a matter of the face of our kingdom of Orion. Go ahead, don't mind me. ”

I heard the Kingdom of Leaden has been dispatched against the Horn Empire in several battles. However, if they were to be subdued by 50,000 enemy cavalry soldiers, their pride would be greatly hurt.

If 50,000 cavalry raids come, I intend to make the first move against them.

But it wasn't easy being attacked. 50,000 horsemen from the Horn Empire attacked from behind.

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“Aah!”

“We're under attack!”

The 50,000 cavalry swooped in from behind, shooting arrows in unison, and the Orion royal troops succumbed.

“Behind you?”

Raell was startled.

I wasn't careless. No, I might have been right to say I was careless.

Rael scouts the perimeter as he makes his way. To capture approaching enemies in advance. I didn't think I'd get an unexpected attack because I patrolled a pretty wide range.

However, 50,000 mounted soldiers were nomadic warriors roaming the meadow, not regular cavalry.

After a massive bypass of Raell's extensive scouting range, he attempted an attack from behind. It was possible because it was a highly mobile nomadic tribe.

The oncoming Orient Royal Army was ambushed by the blind spot because the rear was neglected by patrols rather than the front or the sides.

“This way too! ”

Rael hurriedly deploys his archers in the rear and arches his enemies. Due to their swift response, the Horn Empire has retreated without further workshops.

‘He's retreating without attacking himself. ’

If 50,000 cavalry were to charge, the Orient royal army would have suffered considerable damage. This is because we are not equipped to withstand the attack of the charging cavalry from behind.

But they easily retreated.

Because if they charge, they also have to take the damage.

It was natural to risk an ally in a fight, but there was only one reason to avoid it.

‘Did you think you could hit us without taking the damage? These arrogant bastards. ’

Rael's belly flushes.

Bird of Raell Britain.

A promising talent who is considered to be the third and next Duke of Britain. A genius who has demonstrated his talents throughout political diplomacy, not only at the level of Expert, but at a young age.

It's the first time I've ever been underestimated by the opposing team since I was Rael.

Rael wakes up.

This time, I expanded my scouting scope and allowed me to look closely into the rear. In addition, we deployed cavalry to the left and right, allowing them to run and hit wherever the enemy appeared.

With the army in full swing, the pace slows as much as the enhanced reconnaissance. But it didn't matter.

‘The goal is to join the Ledon royal side. You don't have to deal with those who annoy you like a fly. ’

Rael considers that using your quick maneuvers to crush enemies who are being harassed by weapons is what keeps them at bay.

Not only will they be pursued, but they will attempt to trap the Orient royal army as a decoy.

It was a wise choice to continue on the road by responding appropriately and driving them out only when they were under attack.

Rael's determination was steadfast and steadfast.

The Horn Empire Cavalry, like a jackal, frequently appeared from one side to the other, seeking the opportunity to bite the Hostamtam.

Whenever they appeared, the Orient royal army was combat ready, but only appeared from time to time and disappeared, and Rael realized that this was also part of the provocation.

‘You're trying to tire us out by keeping us nervous. ’

Suddenly I was curious.

Who the hell is the captain? If Emperor Kars had the authority to command 50,000 troops, he wouldn't be an evangelist. ’

* * *

“I see you're determined to continue your journey to your destination. I see you've made a wise choice. You're quite determined. ”

The figure who commanded the 50,000 horsemen of the Horn Empire was unexpectedly a very young man.

Nigel Jurden.

He was the eldest son of the late Juden.

Nigel has succeeded in catching the eye of Emperor Kars after defeating a large army of retreating Meutt Dukes in the last plains.

The intelligence that the members of the Orient Royal Army had entered the Kingdom of Ledon revealed that the Emperor had borrowed 30,000 and 20,000 cavalries from both the Grand Marquis of Great Gen and the Marquis of Jurden, respectively, and Nigel was appointed as his commander. The last time the emperor officially realized Nigel was good at command of the cavalry.

Despite his achievements and the background that he is the eldest son of the late Juden, Nigel became the commander of a large force of 50,000 in his early 20s was a striking greeting.

‘This is a great opportunity. ’

Nigel shuddered.

50,000 troops accounted for one unit.

This time, if I found my achievement again, I could be promoted to the rank of an army commander like my father, the Marquis of Juden. Perhaps we can make our way to the Emperor's side!

The opponent is also young Bird of Raell Briton.

Though talented in martial arts and noted from a young age were similar to Nigel's, they were in fact different proportions to that of attention.

In fact, he is the son of Duke Britain, the second son of the Orient Kingdom, and as a versatile genius similar to his father, Raell received early attention. Currently, Orien is also involved in royal politics.

Nigel is also the son of the late Juden, but it was difficult to think that he was on a more favorable starting line than Rael. It's relatively recent that the Earl of Jurden has come to the Emperor's side.

So Nigel was a little jealous of Rael.

“Good prey. ”

Nigel chuckles.

Raell is slowly becoming the successor of Duke Britain. If you defeat that young commander who said he will carry the political system of the Orient Kingdom, his reputation will remain with him.

The Future of the Horn Empire, which has defeated the future of the Orient Empire! You can get a title that's about that.

Perhaps in light of this, the emperor has given Nigel an opportunity. to recruit new young talent to their sidekick members.

‘The cavalry has been deployed to port and starboard. To reduce the time we're being attacked by the cavalry as fast as we can. Then……. ’

Nigel leads the troops back.

His 50,000 horsemen have been captured by the Orion royal scouts. Soon, the Orient cavalry rushed in to deal with the royal army.

“Prepare to fire! ”

50,000 mounted soldiers made up of nomadic warriors pulled out their arrows and pulled them to the bow.

“The target is the enemy cavalry. Fire!"

As soon as the command is given, the baptism of arrows pours down on the cavalry coming out to fight. The cavalry stops the arrow with its shield, but it cannot escape for long.

“We keep attacking. Do not allow access, attack with a stone peddler! ”

Nigel bullied the Orient royal cavalry with an attack on a nomadic stone peddler. It was a drunken tactic that only flies stones from afar without approaching while avoiding cooking.

But the Orient Royal Army soon brought the cavalry back.

Following the cavalry, the Orient Royal Army has already deployed the archers to the front.

“Fire!”

At Rael's command, the Orion royal guards shoot arrows together. Nearby, dozens of mounted men fell down with arrows. Nigel quickly retreats out of the Arctic range.

‘It's a tactic to send cavalry first, deploy archers while making time. ’

Nigel realizes Lael's intentions. I also came up with a way to retard the tactic.