Raydor Holy Sword War Journal
185. Sacrifice and Righteousness
Upon receiving a report from his allies, Raydor decides to split up his forces and send them to an army of immortals north and south.
Raydor has three thousand cavalry units. If we were to distribute our forces evenly, we should divide them into 1,500 units.
"Please wait, Your Highness. If you crack the battle force, both sides could suffer catastrophic damage." I wonder if we should concentrate our forces here in the south. "
But - Darren Garst, the general, waited. The samurai with a straight face like an actor concentrates his gaze on everyone who was there.
"The enemy is a large army. This is the oligarchy." We should concentrate our forces on one side to close the power gap. Local sources tell us that the streets to the north are narrow and wastelandy. Even fewer soldiers will be able to contain their enemies. To the north, they dare to be thin and use the terrain to buy time. And why don't the southern armies that concentrate their forces quickly take out their enemies and then head north to reinforce their forces? ”
"I don't think it's a bad idea... but if you take that course of action, wouldn't the troops heading north be in great danger?"
“Yes, in the worst case, it will be devastating. But... it should be the best way to protect the evacuees in the rear and to defeat the enemy.”
Dalen made it clear without hiding it.
The proposed operation was to make the northern troops "dead soldiers", and to attract a large army of ten thousand with a small number of soldiers.
Hopefully, there's a better chance of winning against North and South enemies, but there's no guarantee that a stranded soldier will return alive.
"I'm sure your Highness understands... there are many times more enemies." There is no way you can beat it intact. If we are to win by abandoning the safety measures that make evacuees safe, we must be prepared to make some sacrifices from our own forces. ”
"... that's right. I'm sure you're right."
Raydor nodded with a strange look at Dalen's words.
I don't think the world will be around because of the beautiful thing with Raydor. There are occasions when you have to cut someone off to save someone.
And... it's also the monarch's job to make that decision.
(... it is also the responsibility of those who stand above others to take responsibility for sacrifice. I have to be ready for this, too.
I knew this would happen when I decided to take my brother away from me. I'm not going to turn my back and run now.
"Adopt Dalen's plan." Of all the armies, two thousand and five hundred shall be sent south, and the remaining five hundred shall be sent north. "
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"The question is who will be in charge of the Northern forces......"
Your Highness! Please leave it to me!
There was one who raised his hand at a timing that sounded if he hit him.
It was Justy O'Gist, a thousand horsemen who tightened his serious rotten face even more severely.
“I made a point earlier to abandon safety measures to help evacuees." Knowing that it would endanger Lord Raydor... "If you do, you won't be able to stop until you take on the most dangerous role! Please leave it to this Justy O'Guist to intercept the enemies of the North! Buy yourself some time to see it before His Highness destroys the enemies of the South!"
"W-We 'll be running as well!" I definitely want you to do it! "
Justy was followed by Neferte Aterna, who stood beside her and stood still, never raising her hand.
I don't know what a brave warrior Justy is. But... no one expected Neferte, the prince of the exile, to run for office, and everyone who was there was amazed.
"I came to this country abandoning my homeland while I was a prince. But... it wasn't a cowardice blowing it out! Eventually, we came to this country to destroy the evil Undead and reclaim our homeland! It is Japan's responsibility to allow the resurrection of the [Earth] witch and create a large number of undead. Please give us a chance to humiliate you!"
Had the Kingdom of Aterna been able to destroy the Undead created by the witches, an army of the undead would not have come to the Kingdom of Zayn. Part of the blame for this incident lay with the Kingdom of Aterna.
Nevertheless... the survival of the Aterna royal family, Neferte, would trample on the royal prestige if he stayed in the safety zone without standing on the front line.
As prince of the kingdom of Aterna, Neferte is taking on the most dangerous role in defending the royal pride.
"... you'll bark at me for being so handsome." I thought he was a child, but he was still the prince of one country. "
With the strong will of the boy, Raydor turns his serious gaze to Neferte.
Raydor did not allow Neferte to serve as a force for battle. However, I had no time to drive back the Neferte I had just heard from Justy.
I wish I didn't get in the way - I only thought so, but I couldn't leave the boy alone ready to be a royalty.
"You know that, don't you?" This is more dangerous than you think. Friends from the south are not allowed to flee to protect the evacuees from the rear, and they are close to the dead who must fight to the death. If it is necessary to protect the people for the sake of victory... I will forsake you and Justy. Are you raising your hand when you understand that? "
"Of course. I don't have a country, a parent, or even a subordinate, but I'm prepared." If you want to destroy the [Earth] witch and reclaim your country... I'll give you my heart. "
"I see, then I won't say anything." Let me use your life to protect this country. "
Raydor shook his shoulders happily with his shoes and accepted Neferte's offer.
The boy in front of him is no longer a guest or subject to protection. A force to defend the country, a part of the army.
Then I'm not going to care. Until I do it relentlessly.
"... I am also using your power to rebuild my homeland." We're using each other. ”
“Used and used. It's pretty dark, isn't it? I like it better than a polite prince."
Raydor and Neferte no longer take care of each other, but exchange words without difficulty.
It was a rough exchange that seemed like a conversation between the representatives of the Allies, but I feel that the distance between them has shrunk strangely.
"It's settled. I'll lead the main force and crush the enemies of the south!" Captain Thousand, Justy, and Prince Neferte are leading a separate squadron. Hold off the enemies in the north! There's no one to disagree with!? "
Naturally, everyone nodded deeply without interrupting.
Raydor lifts his lips and laughs, declaring that the battle has begun.
"Now, it's time to fight back." I'll crush you until you forget how to come back to life! ”