Episode 15

The end of the battle was awkward. I do not regret because I will make the best judgment as a commander of the Demon King's army, but it is not possible that my heart will not hurt with such deaths.

However, it was clear that there was no room for negotiations, given the sudden number and armed attack. If you return home by persuasion, don't worry.

But again, it is melancholy.

Who is this reckless strategy enemy general?

Three people were injured in the werewolf corps. Those who have just received the arrow.

"All three fighted bravely. It's okay, it will heal soon."

I praised the injured soldiers for their health while healing them.

A few others have been scratched, but they all seem to be fine. As expected, there are only werewolf.

I left the rest to Jerilik and quickly returned to the gate. I was worried.

"Oh, captain"

Monza looked embarrassed and greeted me. Apparently it was what I expected.

"Look at these guys. I was hanging around with a knife."

Several men are sitting under her feet. A silverwork knife was rolling around.

The men's faces were distorted, so I asked Monza fearfully.

"Is it overkill?"

"A little bit because you tried to escape?"

Monza smiles. She was laid back, but she could afford to perform any atrocities.

I ask the men.

"Who are you?"

Then the men started eating.

"I just came to see him because the outside was noisy!"

"The werewolf howls and everyone is scared!"

"Explain!"

I'm bullish.

"Well, that's good, why did you have a knife?"

They silence.

Lünheit has a law prohibiting civilian armed use, but knives up to the kitchen knife are a living tool and are allowed to be carried.

I picked up the knife and tried to shave the silver sheath.

"HM"

The blade is also made of silver. Stunning flower sculptures would have been crafted by a dogman.

All other knives had silver blades.

Silver is heavy and soft. Not suitable for real goods.

However, there is a legend among humans that "wolfs can only be hurt with silver weapons."

The rumor that "the dog rots silver" has been flown by humans, but the opposite is true. "A werewolf can only be hurt by silver" is a hoax she had shed.

Then they will attack with soft and weak silver weapons.

I looked down at the men and interrogated.

"You guys were going to do something?"

There is no response. I get a little angry.

"I wouldn't use it for cooking or packing like a silver knife. I was carrying it for nothing.

I stripped my fangs to the men who remained silent.

The men are expressionless, but obviously scared. I smelled of sweat when I felt fear.

Finally, one of the men opened his mouth.

"I use paper to cut the letter."

"letter?"

Paper knife? Well, silver knives are soft, so that would be Seki no Mt.

But it's a luxury story.

Who believes?

"Did you bring a tool to open the letter to go seeing the noise outside?"

I will laugh.

They remain silent.

So I raised my face and declared it to be heard by the people around me.

"Thoroughly investigate the identities of these guys, and then hand them over to the guard. Leave it to the guard."

The final disposal is left to Tamori. It was necessary to show such a posture.

Monza's squad arrests and takes them.

Squeegee asked me, seeing it off.

"Is it good, Mr. Weid? Is Tamori a human being? Isn't he going to make a sweet disposition?"

He seems to be dissatisfied with this action.

So I answer with a troubled face.

"It can't be helped, if we were to execute the inhabitants, we would have a resentment. They were just as suspicious as possible, not something."

"That's right ..."

Squeegee is an unconvinced face. I guess so.

For the demons, there is no reason for the strong to care for the weak. Just a sign of rebellion is enough to kill everyone.

Nevertheless, doing it will definitely make things worse later.

"Humans are so sweet. I hate you soon. On the other hand, if you make them sweet, it will be easier to follow. I really want to kill you."

"Is that so……"

He's not a convinced face, but he's a werewolf. He gives his opinion, but he follows the boss's decision.

"Well, leave it to me. I'll do it the best we can."

"Yes!"

When I hit the squeegee's shoulder and laughed, he finally smiled.

At that time the gate opened and Jerikh and the others returned. I had asked you to inspect the battlefield, but it seemed to be over.

"It's strange, general. Look at this guy. It's a silver arrow."

He offered an arrow that the enemy had.

If you look closely, it is true that the arrowhead is made of silver.

Jerryk explained that he played a fool while playing the arrowhead with his finger.

"This is a casting. It was made by melting silver coins, but it seems he made it in a hurry. It is proof that he did not forge properly."

I thought a bit.

"This arrow looks like it was made for a werewolf."

"Oh, no doubt, silver is softer than iron. There's no such thing as a weapon."

"That means they know that the werewolf is here."

"I don't know. All I know is that thanks to the fragile silver arrowhead, everyone's wounds have been lightened."

Jerryk shrugged.

He was a blacksmith forever.

But I can't do that, so I mutter with my arms folded.

"Why do the Tuban guys know that there is a werewolf here?"

Human access has been completely blocked since we occupied Lünheit. Only dog carers can go outside.

The dogmen's caravans only go to the Demon King's sphere of influence, so no information can be passed on to the Tuban people.

"It's strange"

I was staring at the city of Lünheit, and had a bad feeling.

Information seems to be leaking somewhere.

At that time, the gate opened again, and the squad returned.

"I hope you came to mourn the dead. I thought it would be a pity to sacrifice humans."

"Thank you, Old Wadd"

Wadd is a peaceful retirement now, but was originally a mercenary. He has heard that he has been involved in wars in various parts of the world.

"By the way, I'd like you to look at the Weid and this guy."

The white wolves of the past had a bow that seemed to have been picked up on the battlefield.

"Is this the enemy bow?"

"Left. It's a little small."

Old Wadd smiled happily and continued:

"It's a short bow for cavalry, but it's too short. It's not for field use."

"... for city warfare?"

"Is that going to happen?"

According to Wadd's explanation, the bows of the Tobaun archers were pursued for good maneuverability.

Its range and power are sacrificed, but it is easy to handle even in narrow urban areas.

"Isn't that good for siege battles?"

"Nagai Ran no. Like other equipment, it's like thinking only after going through the castle gate."

I was scared.

What only 400 soldiers have attacked is that there was a way to break through the castle gate.

And the silver knife men I just caught.

I guarded the inmate and left the Monzas and Squads on guard, but the results seemed to be as expected.

Perhaps the tactics of the Tobain side are:

Assuming that the Demon Army was not deployed outside the ramparts, Tuban formed a unit.

The archer cavalry fifty, equipped with silver arrows, is an anti-personnel werewolf city unit.

350,500 infantry would be the last thing to do for city control.

That's why, at that time, only the bow cavalry started the assault.

The bow cavalry uses his mobility to charge to the north gate of Lünheit. The insider opens the gate and guides the bow cavalry.

The bow cavalry rushes into the main streets and plazas of Lünheit and shoots the werewolf at the intercept to fire a silver arrow with a single blow.

The gates and avenues of Lünheit, a trading city, are widely built and just right for archers to run around.

The infantry rushed into the city when the werewolf was overthrown. Overwhelm the dog squad with number and quality and regain Lünheit.

Such a place.

However, their assumptions were wrong, and both operations and units had collapsed.

Is the enemy general incompetent given that he is running the army without collecting enough information? Or something is likely.

In such a case, I should have taken the POWs and interrogated them.

If the blood of a werewolf makes a noise, it's going to be ferocious ...