Santairiku Eiyuuki

"Do you have any idea how big it is?

"To be precise... I can't say for sure. But it's definitely more than 150,000."

150,000.

It was comparable to the total number of troops in the Lemurian Empire's standing army.

Cold sweat spreads to Elcure's forehead.

"... not the upper limit?

"Lower limit. Your Majesty."

Elcure sighed unexpectedly at Todris' reply.

For the first time since the start of the system, the full mobilization of the Tunda soldiers is such an army that we must also take into account.

"I didn't expect Sasan VIII to overreact."

"... that was unexpected."

Sasan VIII seemed to be surprisingly cautious.

It is obvious from the fact that we have avoided a frontal war with Remlia and the Black Clash, which has only as much military power as the Farse kingdom, and have continued to refine the strategy of Cindyla's Kokuni County.

He only plays fights that he can definitely win.

... of course, it's the same with Elcure.

But Elcure's enemies were never weak against Bulgarian, Chelda, and Fullering.

Although it had a winning math, it included the possibility of losing if there was some kind of clap... and there were undeniably many elements of the bet.

However, this was due to the fact that, in the case of the Lemurian Empire, it was forced to attack due to its geographical constraints.

Nonsense.

Sasan VIII is a cautious man.

Erqueur's expectation that full-scale military intervention in the Habila Peninsula would be avoided… has gone unheeded.

"Hmm, is it worth protecting on the Habila Peninsula?... after all, I don't think it's the same that the major trading routes cross the country of Fars."

The Habila Peninsula is only a detour.

In addition, the various tribes are in turmoil, so security is not good.

The Fars Kingdom is still far safer for many merchants.

After all, the detour is no different from the detour.

Also... heavy and inexpensive goods, such as ceramics and spices, are mainly transported via the Habila Peninsula.

In contrast, trading routes across the Fars kingdom are dominated by light or bulky and expensive goods such as gems and silk.

In other words, the types of goods that are subtly transported are different.

That is why Lemria suppressed the Habila Peninsula, and the Fars kingdom is not in immediate distress.

That's why Erkühl read, "Sasan VIII will not move."

It's an important place for Remulia, but not for the Fars kingdom.

"... does it mean that the financial situation of the Fars Kingdom is not more favorable than we expected?

"You succeeded in conquering Cindy?

Indeed, Elcure has tried to create a system that does not depend on dealings with the Kingdom of Farse by producing silk and sugar domestically and producing ash porcelain.

But... Erkühl didn't think that the economic base of the Fars kingdom, which dominates the transcontinental trade route to that extent, would be shaken.

Given its success in Cindyla, we may rather consider its national strength to be growing.

"Well, whatever. The risk of war was originally assumed."

Elcure said with a calm expression.

Indeed, Elcure had predicted that Sasan VIII would not move, and that prediction was betrayed.

But it's not entirely unexpected.

I have always taken into account the possibility that Sasan VIII will wage war.

In fact, there was a strong line of defense on the Flute River along the border.

We can't break through that easily.

"I'm calling the generals."

Elcuir decided to start the war.

And then....

"Todris. From now on... I'm thinking of sending a request to His Holiness Cecilia."

"Your Majesty, I can't believe it....."

"Well, it's a preparedness thing. We'll discuss it with Lucanos later."

When Elcuir said so, Todris bowed his head respectfully.

"I understand. Your Majesty."

"First of all, about their spiritual magic."

Hercule cut out all the generals except Dalios, Oscar, and Jebe, who have now gone on an expedition to the Habila Peninsula.

... I ordered these three to return home early.

Defense of the homeland is the top priority.

"Already on hand is the Spirit who will be contracting with the name of the enemy generals examined through the spy, and its magic."

Sasan VIII is the Spirit of Grace "Bael" and the Spirit of Flame "Belial".

Coward Cardinal is the "Fulcus", the great spirit of the spear and old age.

Sharheen Charkan is "Clocel", the great spirit of ice and learning.

Helena Valerius Korg is "Subnak", the great spirit of armor and corruption.

Cyrus Curaines is Barbatos, the great spirit of the future.

Altaxelxus Altax is the great spirit of war "Halfas".

Darius Dharmales is "Agares", the great spirit of the earth.

Behnam Beferrad is the healing spirit "Buel".

Smeldis Skurdis is the spirit of music "Amduskias".

Of these, the most familiar with the Remyrian Empire is the Spirit that Helena has contracted.

Originally, she was a general of the Lemurian Empire.

This "Subnak" has been found to have the ability to melt armor with acid fog.

"We've already had enough combat experience with Fulcus and Closel."

Of the eight generals, General Coward and General Sharheen have previously confronted Erkür.

Therefore, both spiritual magic was also known to some extent.

Your Majesty, General Coward is under my control.

"Ah... it would probably be difficult without you. Please."

Elcuir answered Carolina's words.

"Fulcus" is a weapon spirit with the ability to destroy touched objects.

Without Carolina's "Eligos", a powerful weapon spirit, it would be difficult to suppress.

On the other hand, Garfis had exchanged swords for "Closel."

"'Clossel' was a spiritual manipulator of ice... Garfis. Can I judge you to be similar to the Spirit you're contracting?

"That's right. Like me... I was wondering if I could think of it as a type of manipulation of natural objects."

"Hmm...."

Erqueur wondered if it was possible to freeze the lake and carry out an ambush...

Large-scale topographic changes, however, use a considerable amount of energy.

Unlike flames, which continue to burn on their own, ice always melts and becomes brittle at room temperature.

It is therefore impossible to freeze the Great River and cross hundreds of thousands of armies.

If there are a few, I must be vigilant because it may be possible.

Other details are found in Behnam's "Buel."

But this is a spirit about healing.....

You won't be able to deal with magic that will keep you alive in battle.

The user herself is elderly in the first place. They never come out on the front lines.

"As for the spirits of the other generals, as shown in the materials... I don't know much about them."

Cyrus' Barbatos is a spiritual bow that improves accuracy...

It seems that Altaxerxes' "Halfuss" is an axe spirit that can defeat dozens of people with a single blow...

It seems that Smeldis's "Amduskias" is a whistle spirit that attacks with sound...

And I have information about these three people.

Of the spirits contracted by Sasan VIII, "Belial" is known to be an extremely powerful spirit that manipulates a black flame that burns out everything, but on the contrary, there is little information about "Bael".

We know that Dalaios' "Agares" is a weapon spirit, but his abilities are unknown.

In the first place, the Fars kingdom is vast and its frontiers lie in the north, east, south and west.

There is plenty of information on generals who have fought the Remlia Empire, but it is hard to get information on generals like those who have been famous for fighting the Black Clash and Cindira.

When it comes to Cindyla, it's almost as good as sending people, and there's a lot of rumor.

"Well... I don't know what's in their hands, but I don't think they know exactly what's in their hands. I can't help thinking about things I don't know."

Spirit magic has a "first slaughter”.

Since we can't talk constructively about what we don't know after a lot of discussion, we should be vigilant… Erkühl went on to talk.

"Next, let's move on to the Fars Kingdom's route. I can imagine... the shortest route across the Flute River and straight into Shuria. Another route through the Kingdom of Hayastan."

If Elcure is Sasan VIII, choose the latter.

It's not that easy to cross a river where enemies are consolidating their defenses.

Especially since there are great walls and moats that Elcure has carefully consolidated.

On the other hand, it is far less protected via the Kingdom of Hayastan.

Of course, Elcure has also focused on protection.....

It will be easier to attack than the Shurian province, which has a natural barrier called the Grand River.

"I will therefore intercept the enemy in the Kingdom of Hayastan.... the Shurian side is strong. I can hold it for a few days."

If Sasan VIII were to scratch the back and attack the Shurian side, it would be enough to rearrange the army.

Suria has that much defense.

The Shuria region's defensive capabilities have been strengthened to the point where Erkühl came to power.

"First, the majority of the army will be assembled in Orontia, the capital of the Shurian province. From there, we watch the enemy and move our troops to the Kingdom of Hayastan.... do you have any objections?

"" Ha!!!

The generals replied in unison.

Suddenly, almost all the armies of the Lemurian Empire gathered in Orontia.

The Lemurian army gathered in Orontia City was 61200.

The breakdown is three infantry regiments, one heavily armed cavalry (Kribanarius) regiment, five bowmen battalions, three battalion guerrillas led by Nia, and three battalion red wolves led by Sonia.

There would have been two more infantry regiments, one army of medium-sized cavalry (catapults), five infantry regiments, three guerrilla battalions led by Jebe, and a total of 45600 yen....

This is an expedition to the Habila Peninsula.

We won't be able to meet soon.

Erkür also summoned two infantry corps from the Kingdom of Cherda and one cavalry corps from the Kingdom of Bourgalon.

As soon as we get together, we're supposed to be under Sonia and Alicia's command.

This brings the total strength of the Imperial Army of Lemria called by Erkür to 142,800.

In addition, Erkür has called Tunda Soldiers from various parts of Misru Prefecture...

The actual total strength will increase further as they will join troops from the Shuria region or the Kingdom of Hayastan on the ground.

Now, the key force of the Farse Kingdom is....

"15000 troops heading north, 5000 coming straight west."

Elcure looked at the token on the map and raised her eyebrows.

Together, 2000.

Show off the “strength” of the Fars kingdom and Erkühl will fight.

It's terrifying to be able to put so much force into an attack...

"It seems that Sasan VIII directs the army directly to the west, that is to say to the Shurian province. Garfis, what do you read?

Elcure asked Garfield.

Garfis nodded loudly.

"The 5000 that Sasan VIII directs will be a diversion."

"... well, I guess so."

Five thousand is clearly insufficient to break through the defensive line of the Flute River.

Even considering the number of troops, 15000 troops headed north, that is, towards the Kingdom of Hayastan, is the main force.

"If it's about 5000, I can hold it. Should we fight 15000 first, then 5000..."

Erkül was worried.....

"Emperor.... may I say something?"

Nia asked for permission to speak.

Elcure nodded, and she nodded small.

"It feels too obvious to be positive."

"... hmm"

Fifty thousand against fifty thousand, less than that.

Sasan VIII himself directs it.

It's like declaring it a diversion.

It is certainly suspicious.

"... I mean?

"It is unlikely that 150,000 will be positive and 50,000 will be the main force.... it lacks concrete evidence, but I think we should be careful."

……

Erqueur is operating on the assumption that the River Flute's defenses are robust.

But... what if the Fars kingdom had a plan or weapon to pull it out?

5000 is not a diversion, but a main force.

Nevertheless, this lacks concrete evidence.

After all, the first consideration should be given to the possibility that 5000 is positive and the main one is 150000.

... but as Nia says, it is also necessary to take into account the possibility that 5000 is the main player.

"15000 is a large army, but it moves slowly. In addition, it will take time to enter our country due to the relationship through the Kingdom of Hayastan. In contrast, 5000 is pretty quick."

Elcure made a quick decision.

"Divide the army into two. Sonia, Nia, Alicia, Carolina... you come with me. The remaining generals will leave Garfis in charge of the city's absence."

Forget it, Elcure is an infantry army, five heavily armed cavalry (Kribanarius) battalions, two bowmen battalions, three Red Wolf battalions, and three guerrilla battalions.

In total, he led 27600 troops to deploy to Orontia.

Along the way, we gathered Tunda soldiers from Shuria Prefecture and headed towards the border with Erkür.....

One piece of information was stolen.

It's a flood of the Flute River.....

Accompanying this is the dysfunction of some fortress groups.