Takarakuji de 40-oku Atattandakedo Isekai ni Ijuu Suru

Episode 187: Battlefield on the Sand Board

When Ichigo entered the tent, Narson, Zirconia, Reese and McGregor surrounded the long desk.

Behind Narson, Isaac and Habel refrain.

On the desk is placed a large, square crate with a frame about 10 cm high.

Inside, sand was laid down, flattened.

It's called a 'sandboard' that simulates combat.

"Mr. Narson, I heard the Barbell army left the fort."

"Yes. Looks like we set out yesterday morning"

"Do you know where you're going?

"Straight, it's coming this way. I thought you were gonna wait at the forest exit."

Ichigo sits next to Zirconia.

"Barletta, put your mother's foot... duh, what's wrong? Your eyes are swollen.

Everyone's gaze turns to Barletta for Reese's words.

"Uh... Te, I'm going to get you some taping!

Bubble and Baretta left the tent.

Now we all look at each other better.

"Hey, there's a lot going on... So, what's an army out of the fort called two legions?

"No, it looks like only one legion"

"Mm, is it one legion? Is the other legion sitting in the fort?

"Yes, it looks like the regiment that was at the Legion Fortress moved to the fort, but the equipment at the Legion Fortress seems to remain intact without pulling it off. The arrival of enemy reinforcements may be near."

"Is it reinforcement..."

Ichiyoshi turns to face.

It would have been ideal to have two legions packed in the fort out for a meeting, but the enemy seems to have kept one legion out.

If the arrival of enemy reinforcements is imminent, you can't disappoint them.

Though there are new weapons, it is likely that only the first battle that this hand hasn't found out will be hit hard in a single battle.

Ideally, you should take control of the fort at once before the enemy takes action.

"If you held down the forest exit, you might have thought one legion would be enough. I don't know yet."

"So you're saying you're not willing to exterminate this one, and you're thinking we should be able to drive it back at the forest exit?

"No, if the only purpose is to drive you back, you should be deploying soldiers in front of the fort. We've marched, which means we're going to destroy this one."

Typically, when a side with a fort plays defense, archers and stone throwers are placed on the defensive wall, and infantry for melee is deployed just outside the defensive wall.

Let the infantry stop the attacker and force the enemy to bleed from an attack on the fort.

The attacker cannot be allowed to make a support attack on the detour, as when the archer is brought close, he is subjected to an attack from the fort and becomes a beehive.

This is, of course, if the attacker does not possess a long-range siege weapon.

"Perhaps the enemy will let the cavalry bypass the woods and make them circle behind us"

When Narson said so, he flipped the cloth bag that was placed on his desk.

From inside, lots of wood-carved dolls roll out on the sand.

In addition to orthodox soldier species such as infantry, archers and cavalry, there are also dolls with two ratas pulling a small two-wheeled carriage, as well as dolls of soldiers with crossbows.

All the dolls were painted blue or red.

"Oh, is that a pawn for every soldier race? You have a lot."

"The last few months have seen a considerable increase in the number of soldiers. It used to be about half of this."

There are even artillery and scorpions with hand cannons with fixtures and dolls from far-throwing stone throwers (trebushets) that Barbell has been using.

It's so detailed, it's so brilliant that I want to keep it in my room.

"What is this pawn pulling this carriage?

"That's chariot. It is a weapon with a sword attached to the axis of the wheel, which penetrates the enemy formation, disrupts the battle line and chops up soldiers. I did this once in the battle before the truce, so they won't use it."

"Oh, this is... this is a pretty strong weapon, isn't it? How did you get rid of it?

"Once they put in the chariot, they let the soldiers ahead of them clear the way. We also put soldiers at the end of an empty road, and when Chariot got into the road, we made him stick out a spear."

"Did you say 'Rat Catcher'?

"Uhm."

Apparently, when Chariot approached, he placed the soldiers in the letters of Co and destroyed them in such a way as to lure them into the trap.

No animal sticks into a stick-out spear.

If the road is clear, no matter how many of you steer it, it will naturally go that way.

Looks like Narson took advantage of it.

But the chariot of the best known ancient weapon seemed a little different from what we have here in the world.

"Didn't they put an archer on it and shoot an arrow?

"No, the carriage rocked too much in the field, not something I could have used a bow or something. Besides, riding with your shooter is too heavy, and it slows down the movement."

"Too shaky......? Oh, because the axle is underdeveloped."

The chariot that Ichiyoshi thinks of is of the high mobility type used in ancient Egypt.

A wheel is a shape in which a plurality of rods extending from the axle are connected to a circular rim.

The ancient Egyptian chariot had animal leather wrapped around this rim to absorb vibrations when driving.

Thanks to this, archers were able to shoot arrows steadily, even on cars traveling at high speeds.

In addition, the wheels were installed in the rear of the vehicle body to make it difficult to roll over even when bent at a steep angle, and the width between the wheels was also made wide.

Since the chariots of Barbell are underdeveloped around them, it is necessary to go a long way when swirling.

That's why I got caught up in the 'Rat Catch' set up by Narson.

Incidentally, Egyptian chariots' passengers do not wear protective gear to lighten up.

The carriage itself is also thoroughly lightweight, almost exclusively made up of skeletons.

Naturally, none of the defenses are.

It seemed to be a terrible weapon in a sense, both for those who use it and for those who use it.

"Don't Arcadia have chariots? I've never seen a training center before."

"That's horribly laborious for maneuvering training, so we're not hiring it in our country. We were constrained by the terrain, and we couldn't afford to have that kind of soldier."

"I see... when you count it, it costs a lot of money."

"Well, that's okay, let's get the board ready. McGregor, please."

"Yes."

McGregor reached onto the board and began to map to the sand sarcastically.

On one side of the longitudinal road, a circle showing the forest.

On the other side, sand was plated small and high to indicate mountainous areas.

Incidentally, McGregor and Ixios are told by Narson that Ichigo is Graciol.

I also gave a rough account of how I've been, but I haven't heard anything directly from Ichigo or changed my attitude.

Around not saying anything extra at all, just fine.

"Jill, Barbell side pawns, please"

"Yes."

crisp and arrange the red pawns so that the zirconia blocks the way.

Narson also lined up some blue pawns on the road between the woods.

The red is the Barbell Army and the blue is the Arcadia Army.

Between the woods, the Arcadia army became a structure in progress.

"Could there be a trap set on the road?

When I look at the surface of the board, I think, and Ichigo asks a question.

Because I previously remembered that when I was briefed by Reese on fighting between regiments, there was talk of a trap.

"No, the enemy's purpose is to destroy this one, so I don't think we're going to set a trap that would stand in the way of our pursuit after the breakdown."

"What are the chances that the enemy will put an ambush in the woods?

"The road itself is quite wide, so even if we ambush, the distance is too wide for us to reach our army from the woods. It would be unlikely that you would be laying down your soldiers. Still, once again, we have a scourge in the woods and mountainous areas."

Though sandwiched by forests and mountainous areas on both sides, the space between them is large enough to deploy an army.

Flat and unobstructed, this is a great battlefield for Arcadia soldiers equipped with long spears.

Even if there were ambushes in the woods, a constant watch wouldn't mean a complete ambush.

"Well, let's check the situation"

Narson proclaims, everyone nods.

Ichiya stopped asking questions and decided to listen in silence.

"To see the formation of enemy forces when the fort is attacked, the types of soldiers held by enemy forces are heavy infantry, archers, cavalry and stone throwers. At this meeting, you can see no stone throwers."

"Really? Why don't you assemble it in the rear and use it?

Zirconia says worryingly.

She's actually got about a direct hit bullet and a meat chunk of the rata she was on.

The shock at that time was still strongly clinging to my head.

"No, the shooter can't confirm the point of landing because the forest and the soldiers of his own army obstruct his vision. It also seems to take some time to fix the target point, and that's not a weapon for the meeting."

"Yes... yes, I think so."

"I'll keep going. They have two squadrons of archers, or 600 men. If another legion rendezvous, the archers alone swell up to 1,200. We should use it first to gradually diminish our power."

"How many archers are here?

"It's about 500 for two legions. However, the crossbow was prepared four times that. There are plenty of arrows and replacement parts."

"That's a good number. Enough training?

"Absolutely. Right, McGregor?

Talking to Narson, McGregor nods.

"Yes, the training itself was easy because if you put an arrow on it and pull the trigger, you could shoot it. You also do simultaneous shooting on the surface, not on the point, so you just need to shoot ahead. You don't have to go for it in detail."

"So you're going to confront the bow with a crossbow?

"No, I won't. While responding with a bow and a sling, attack with several scorpions to nod forward the enemy. Crossbows are used only after the enemy approaches and enters the throwing spear system."

That's how I kept talking, and Barletta came into the tent with the taping in her hand.

"It's late. Dear Zirconia, let your feet out."

I ran over to Zirconia and made her take off her boots.

When I twirl it, I tape it handily.

"It's okay to walk for once, but don't put too much effort into it"

"Thanks. Are you okay with walking around normally?

"A little bit. You can't run."

"Valletta, I need to ask you something."

Narson speaks to me, and Barletta looks up.

"Ah, yes. What is it?"

"Join me in the hand cannon unit at the rear of the legion. Even so, it's just a liaison. I want you to give me a status report on the radio."

"Oh, then I'll come with you."

Sooner than Barletta turned her face to the good, the good offered.

"Oh, no, Lord Kazura would like you to stay with Liese in the center of the regiment."

"No, I'll go with Mr. Barletta too"

"But..."

"Father, I'm fine."

Reese blocked the opposing Narson.

"Your mother is with you, and I'm fine"

"Mm... I hope you say so"

With a sinister face, Narson nodded.

Reese smiles with a good smile.

"Kazra, protect Barletta. You can't let him get hurt, can you?

"Oh, wow."

The usual Reese would ask Barletta, but Ichigo nodded.

Barletta finished the shiatsu and taping and lowered her hips next to Ichigo.

"... Then Barletta asks for a liaison with Lord Kazra. Watch the whole battlefield from the top of the carriage."

"Yes!"

Barletta replies fine.

Looks happy to me anyway.

"Next, then. Isaac."

"Ha!"

"You are hereby ordered to head the cavalry of the Second Regiment. As soon as this meeting is over, head out to the cavalry and receive command. It's a good story."

"Huh!? Yes!

Was it completely unexpected, Isaac replied with a barbaric voice?

By the way, the current captain of the Second Legion Cavalry is Isaac's blood relative.

The cavalry is home to a number of Slan people.

Isaac is the eldest son of the Slan family main house, so even this sudden HR won't make any special noise.

"The second cavalry is in the rear of the regiment. If an enemy cavalry comes poking behind you, feed them a hand cannon shooting simultaneously. 2nd Cavalry, plunge into the confused enemy cavalry and kill them all. Pursue him thoroughly and don't let one soldier get away with it."

"Yes, I did!

"This is your chance to give you kung fu. Even so, if the enemy comes."

"Ha! I'll take care of it!

Isaac replies dusty.

Narson nodded, turning again to the plate surface.

"Oh, you know, Master Narson. What unit should I belong to...?

Hubbell speaks to Narson, roughly like that.

"Hmm?... Right. May I accompany the daughters of the village of Grisea to the escort of Lord Kazra?"

"Oh, then, I'd like to ask Mr. Havel for a camera clerk."

Fortunately, Ichigo raises his hand.

I have a job I need to ask someone to do for me to go backwards.

"This fight, I want to film it all in a video. I'm filming the rear battle, Mr. Havel, please step forward."

"Ka, is that a camera? Can I use it too..."

"It's okay. I have a tripod, and I'm just pressing the button to watch it. I'll let you know when this meeting is over, so come with me."

"Yes, sir"

"Mr. Kazra, what do you mean by video? Is it different from the picture?

Zirconia raises her hand small and asks the question.

"A video is a recording of a situation that is moving like this. Like taking pictures, you can keep a record of what's going on."

"... hmm"

"It's hard to tell in words, isn't it? I'll show you later."

"Yes, please"

When I saw the story come together, Narson turned his eyes back on the plate.

"Shall we start the on-board exercise?"

Nalson-led, combat simulations were initiated.

Narson advances the blue pawn and McGregor moves the red.

As the situation progresses, more pawns will be defeated.

All that falls is a red pawn showing the Barbell army.

Ichiyoshi stared at the battlefield of the sandboard, which was changing dramatically.