Reincarnation into the Barrier Master
Lesson 123: The Old General, Undoubled
Tell Vival and May we're moving to King's Capital. May seemed to have guessed everything with it, sending me out with just one word, "Please return safely".
Upon arrival near the West Gate, it was already in the middle of battle preparation. I know exactly how Knogen's men will complete their preparations quickly and accurately. I'm going up on the West Gate as I see it.
There were Knogen and Ruara.
"Enemy attack?
"Yes. Lord Ferris is on reconnaissance. Look, there it is. That black chunk, can you see it? That's the enemy."
Kunogen explains me in a no-horn tone.
"It's still far away."
That's what I'm saying. I'll check on the "map". Seeing it, part of the western side of the Wang capital is bright red. Apparently, you can identify yourself as an enemy. Apparently, there are about 3,000 of them.
"Your husband!
When I saw it, Ferris was back.
"I think the enemy is about 3,000 to 5,000. Gear is not a good idea if you are wearing armor or not. It's just that they're all on horses. It looked like there were wizards too."
"Thank you for your hard work. Knogen, do you have any idea how far it is?
"Probably, with a horse, if you storm with all your might, like, 30 minutes."
"Are you going to attack me?
"They'll come."
"That's it, asshole... oh, there's some kind of army on the move"
"You're here. All hands, stay in combat!!
Under Knogen's decree I, the soldiers move quickly to their own premises.
"... you're apparently marching on to see how things are going. This guy hasn't stormed until just before. Hey, you guys! The enemy arrives in an hour. Finish pissing by then!
Laughter occurs from the soldiers. There is absolutely no such thing as nervousness or grandeur on his part. As reliable as it can be.
"Are they the lords of the kingdom of Juka?
"It probably is. You must have organized a coalition when you heard that we wiped out Ramaron's army."
"Is that why your gear is so tight?"
"You must have rushed the army together."
"It's just a bit of a hassle when it comes to dealing with 3,000 troops in the daytime."
"Well, even though it's partially collapsed, I don't think the walls of this king's capital will be so easily destroyed, and most importantly, there's a Linos bond."
"Bring it into a protracted war and you'll win for sure."
"Right. My men are equipped with armor they took from Ramaron's soldiers, so they are pretty strong for magic. So I don't see any elements to lose."
"But I want to avoid protracted wars."
"And you said?
"I want to destroy them with one blow. Then you won't be selling us a fight again."
"A hundred commandments a punishment."
"Well, that's the thing"
"So wait for the night?
"Right... a tiny bit, why don't you ask for it under no good. Kunogen, hey, I'm leaving here. I'll be back as soon as possible. Ferris, if you need anything, you can fly me" thoughts. "
"I'm in awe"
That said, I set up a metastatic junction and left the scene behind.
The destination of the transfer was Miyagi "Cucumber" in Teito. I immediately tell the soldier that I have an urgent report for His Majesty. Soldiers get it, too, and they let me into the castle right away. It was the conference room next to His Majesty's private room that was guided. The samurai said he was ordered to bring me to his place whenever and whenever I came.
Upon entering the room, His Majesty and Lafayence were already seated.
"Oh, Lord Linos, I have just heard from Your Majesty about the kingdom of Juka. That's right, I guess."
No, thanks to the Knogens.
"As always, humble"
"Now, Lord Linos, what is an urgent report, what is it?
Your Majesty, the King's capital is under attack.
"Enemy?"
"Perhaps, hearing about the fall of the King's capital, it seems that the nobles of Juka have organized a coalition. That number is probably about 3000. My gesture 300 is a little heavy on the load. We are already approaching the close range of the Wang capital. I'd like to ask for reinforcements, if possible."
"Lord Linos, when was that?
Lafayence asks questions in a calm voice.
Today, about 15 minutes ago.
"Today? 15 minutes ago??
Lafayence glances at me with a crease between his brows.
"Lafayence, may I speak to your lord? This is useless. Lord Linos has the skills of a metastatic junction."
"Metastatic junction? It's... Um..."
"That's right. Then Lord Linos can travel from Juka to the Empire in an instant."
"I guess that... also... uses quite a bit of MP"
Too surprised Lafayence is running his mouth that there is no clapping.
"Well... another civil unrest on Juka..."
His Majesty began to think in arms.
"Hmm, the imperial defense has already sent them out. Now, which troops to pull through..."
"Your Majesty, I'm afraid you can count on that service, this Lafayence?
"Your lord? What about northern defense?
"My men will do whatever they want without me."
"You can't just let one of your lords go."
"Then I will take my immediate Knights"
"... about 100 people... Lord Linos, that's all there is to it, but is it possible?
No problem at all, but I was just thinking about putting it on.
"Let's do something about it"
and reply.
"Right. There's an MP healing pill left in the treasure trove. Take that."
"Thank you"
"Lafayence, your lord is the pillar of the empire. I will not allow you to die. Be sure to retreat if it's dangerous. And keep Lord Linos' transfer ties secret. Allow service only to those it can protect. This is a death sentence."
"I'm in awe"
With all due respect, we resigned under Your Majesty.
"Well, let's get ready! Lord Linos, please wait in front of the castle gate!
Happily Lafayence ran out for a small run. Once I had gone outside, I went back to the mansion and told Fairi, who was leaving a message, to tell him about Wang Du when everyone had returned, and with Illimo I moved again in front of the castle gate.
About half an hour later, Lafayens appeared in front of the castle gate wearing swords, armor, helmets, etc., and in a completely combative posture.
"Sorry to keep you waiting. Now, Lord Linos, let's go!
The old general is motivated. The Knights, who refrain behind it, are also grinning bitterly. I'll set up a transfer line in the square in front of the castle gate. There are about 100 people, so they needed a pretty big tie, but they managed to get everyone inside.
"Okay, let's go."
Activating the junction changes the scenery in an instant. Exactly. Everyone seems to be wandering a little.
"Here, where are you? The woods?"
"Yes, in the north of the kingdom of Juca, in a forest called the Renoir Forest."
"Renoir Forest..."
"The exit will be that way. As soon as you leave the forest, you will see the North Gate of King Juka Capital. Let's head over there first."
Through the woods, I heard the soldiers cheering. Apparently, the battle is starting.
"Yeah? The battle is starting? Where?"
"What you see there is the North Gate of the King's Capital. The enemy is probably attacking the West Gate. If you look to the left at that north gate and continue along the walls, you'll hit the enemy, I think."
"Well, everyone, go on!
The Lafayens rushed off at a windy speed.
Me and Illimo are moving to the West Gate. Going straight up over the castle gate, Knogen stood idyllic and Ferris and Ruara were magically attacking.
"... are the enemies putting all their troops on the West Gate?
"Sounds like it. We're under a magical attack led by Lord Ferris and Lord Luara, but it looks like there's a junctionalist over there, and some of the attacks are being prevented."
"Some?"
"Partial."
"What about the magic attack...?
"To some extent, I'm going through. Well, it looks like the magician is doing some restorative magic right now, but it will also deplete sooner or later"
When I look at them, they attack with arrows and magic, but they don't go through with it because they're blocked by my junction. So, he seems to be foolishly adopting an operation to ram him towards the castle gate. There our soldiers are launching a magical attack like a crossfire from above the walls, and even Ferris and Ruara are launching an attack from the front.
"... they're surprisingly tough, aren't they?
"Yeah. Looks like some soldiers are pretty well trained. By the way, what happened to reinforcements?
"Oh Lafayence and his delightful companions have come to reinforce us"
"Well, the general. That's a sight to see."
Knogen looks happy. After a while, I saw a small army coming this way at an awesome speed from the rear of the enemy.
"Master Linos! It's a general! It's a Lafayence unit!
In an instant, the Rafaens approach behind the enemy and storm straight ahead. Enemies accidentally attacked from behind fell into havoc. One after the other, Lafayence's troops will defeat their enemies. Above all, Lafayenne herself has taken the lead and slashed the enemy from one end to the other.
"That old general is awesome."
"When I was younger, they called me a ghost."
Well-trained and highly trained Lafayenne's troops deploy to the left to the right, flirting with the enemy. Above all, Lafayence's sword swordsmanship is unusual and fast. A fearful enemy retreats to it, and furthermore Lafayence and his delightful companions storm out there. And on the occasion that the enemy's forces are completely disengaged, I order a total attack on all of them.
"Open the castle gate! Hit him and get out!
Kunogen also went out and Ferris jumped among the enemies.
"Ah, Sister Ferris, it's dangerous!!
"Luara, you're Ferris' support. Magically attack enemies approaching him. Don't hit Ferris!
"Okay!
3,000 soldiers surrounded by just 400 soldiers and ravaged without the art of doing so. Some are slaughtered and some are desperately trying to open a bloodline to flee.
About half an hour later, all battles were completed. I missed quite a few soldier escapes this time. To go back to their respective territories and have them play our "strength".
The soldiers return to the west gate with Zorro. And the west gate of Wang Du was closed again, signaling that Lafayence's troops, who had captured the enemy general alive, had passed through the west gate.
"No, it's been a while since I've been on the front line, but my arm's still rusty."
Lafayence's face, with a full grin, appeared out of his helmet.
"I thought you had a little less gesture, but it was a brilliant extraction to strike out of the castle on that occasion. Thanks to you, the whole enemy is upset."
"General, that's great."
"Oh, Knogen? Your Lord seems magnificent and above all else."
This time again, we were able to seal the enemy without sending out one dead man. There were many injured, so I'll put some healing magic on them.
"No - the battle is good"
Lafayence with a healthy smile. Seeing that, I laughed bitterly, wondering if this old Nice Guy was a bit of a combat freak.