A thousand years of the Gregorian calendar - the moon of Wang Summer.
The First Army and the Seventh Army, with a total of 75,000 Royal Armies, set out full of fortress Gallia. He marched majestically with his flag raised high and arrived four days later in the Cocoon Plains, which stretched east of Fort Keel.
I want the whole army stopped.
As ordered by Admiral Cornelius, Commander-in-Chief, all troops are suspended. Approximately an hour northeast of here, it was just ahead of my eyes and nose to Fort Keel.
"Well, well. The Imperial Army has seen no noticeable movement so far. I'm sure this is a cage castle strategy."
In Cornelius's words, Major General Ninhardt agreed. This time, Ninhardt did not lead the troops directly, and as a staff officer he was supposed to lead the whole operation with Cornelius.
"According to the latest information, the Knights of the Red are also defending Fortress Keel. The Imperial Army did a good job on our plan."
"If we lose Fort Keel, the Empire will lose its bridgehead against the Kingdom. Even so, the Empire's superiority did not collapse before, but now both the southern and northern regions have recovered from the Imperial Army. If we look at the trends of the countries that belong to us, it's no wonder we chose the battle of the basketball castle instead of the battle."
"Speaking of greed, I wish the Knights of the Blue were attracted to us....."
Without the Knights of the Azure in the Imperial Capital, the Eighth Army's operational success rate will increase dramatically. Capturing the Emperor's Ramza will not disable the Imperial Army itself.
Cornelius smiled bitterly while stroking his beard.
"It's not too greedy. I just attracted the Red Knights, but this should be a good place."
"That's right.... anyway, it depends on our ability to act."
Cornelius answered as Ninhardt looked at the lambert in front of the line-up of officers and shouted in excitement.
Behavioral skills. That's what you're good at. "
"I'm sorry."
Fighting is a stack of games. If you say it badly, it ends with a word about how you keep cheating on your opponent. However, the opponent is even the Imperial Three Generals. Besides, we have to deal with each other at the same time. It is impossible to deceive you if you do not proceed carefully and carefully.
(Will I be able to do well?
Caterina, a lieutenant, is also making her face stronger. Cornelius placed his hand gently on Ninhardt's shoulder, which was so tense.
"You're putting a little too much weight on your shoulders. Moderate tension is a good medicine, but after that it changes into poison. It's all about balance."
Ninhardt laughed bitterly at being completely visible in his heart. At the same time, I still accurately grasp the mood of my subordinates and have a great sense of peace of mind about the considered cornelius.
Ninhardt, holding a bloody rank medal from his pocket, whispered.
"Will the Second Army and the Eighth Army do well?
Are you worried?
"... to be honest..."
I have no doubt about Brad's ability to command the Second Army General. Regarding Olivia, who commands the Eighth Army, the strategic and tactical eyes are origami. For the first time, Ninhardt thinks it's going to be okay to lead the army.
Still, it's a battle for the fall of the kingdom, and I really care about it. Cornelius said with a harsh expression.
"General Blood and Major General Olivia both know their roles. It is all right for us to do what is best. Focus on the enemies of Fort Keel."
"Ha! Excuse me!
Cornelius nodded loudly in tribute to Ninhardt.
"Anyway, I know where the enemy is coming from. Tell Paul we'll have an army meeting in an hour."
"Yes, I'll send a beacon right away."
And the messenger, commanded by Ninhardt without delay, ran his horse, and headed toward the Seventh Army.
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On the other hand, Senior General Paul, who led the Seventh Army, had a meal with Brigadier General Otto and Major General Hosmunt.
"─ ─ But without Major General Olivia, I feel kind of lonely."
Paul was surprised when he stopped eating bread and felt so lonely. About two years after Olivia joined the Royal Army as a volunteer. Sometimes I neglected Olivia, who climbed up to Major General at an unusual speed, but I never dreamed that words such as loneliness would come out of this man's mouth.
Looking at Otto, he stared seriously at Hosmund's face.
"I'm surprised you said that."
It was Paul who intended to express his honest feelings, but he didn't think so. Hosmunt said with a bad look on his face.
"I would be lying if I told Major General Olivia that I would not be jealous, but if I saw her courage, I would have to be convinced whether I would accept it or not. Winning the big finals is now our top priority."
I don't know what kind of mood changes occurred in Hosmunt, but I found that it was heading in a good direction. If you abandon your selfishness, Hosmunt is a fairly good general.
"Well, it's no wonder I miss Major General Olivia. I think so anyway."
For Paul, Olivia is at the heart of the Seventh Army, but at the same time it doesn't hurt to see it, and that's what makes him as cute as his grandson Patricia. That is now the Commander-in-Chief of the Eighth Army. The birth of Olivia was no different, but there was still a gap in Paul's heart that was still out of reach.
"Again such nonsense....."
Otto looks cold. Olivia became a superior officer, so she stopped talking openly about what she criticized, but she must be doing it to herself. Paul knows he has a tough attitude toward his subordinates, but he's actually a better looking after man than anyone else.
"By the way, have there been any changes in Fort Keel's strength expectations?
Putting the story back to square one, Otto answers immediately.
"It doesn't change. With the reunion of the Red Knights, I expect Keel's fortress to be somewhat stronger than ours."
Otto's predictions based on the analysis do not deviate significantly. Paul had no objection.
"You know we're heading to Keel Fortress. There's no doubt you're confirming your strength by launching a scout."
Beyond Otto, who gave his consent, Paul looked across the grasslands.
"This Cocoon Plain is a great place to move your army. Nevertheless, not showing up ─ ─"
"You chose Cage Castle this time."
Otto said as if he were going to take over Paul's words.
"Well, if I were the Imperial Army, I would still make the same choice. This is not what I expected."
Normally, it is customary to have more than three times as many troops to take down a fortress or stronghold. More than a battle that the Empire will never lose, they will intercept with immortality. Then it makes sense to take full advantage of Keel Fortress's defenses and shred our forces.
It is an overwhelming disadvantage for the Royal Army. But this time, Paul felt like sending compliments to the Imperial Army who chose the cage castle.
Because otherwise, you can manipulate the battlefield under the leadership of the Royal Army.
"This time, the Imperial Army pointed at the bad guys."
He said, "Iron Mask." The man showed an unbelievable smile. Then, not only the officers, but even Major General Hosmunt looked at Otto with a strange expression.
Only Paul understood Otto's words and laughter correctly.
"The Marshal will have reached the same conclusion by now."
"No doubt. I think it's time for the Commando to arrive...."
As if waiting for Otto's words, a messenger with a star engraved on his left shoulder pad appears. The one-legged messenger told Paul exactly what he expected.
"I convey the orders of His Excellency General Cornelius. I was brought to the main team to hold an army meeting."
"I understand. Thank you for reporting."
Ha!
Lieutenant Otto.
"I already have a horse."
Otto's instructions would have already flown. Paul's horse was waiting for his husband to ride. The skill is as good as ever.
Well, let's do it.
Ha.
Paul and Otto, on board, ran their horses toward the main battalion Cornelius was waiting for.