The Strategist Knows Everything

The purpose has already been fulfilled.

Perhaps Dio already sees the king's capital in his sight. It's two days early from here to Wangdu. It would have been three days before I proceeded carefully. If you saw where Master Kaguya would not leave the army, you would have approached the King's capital.

Days earned. After that, we will say how little damage we will do, but we can do something about this simply by abandoning the castle. Halper Castle is one of Velis' leading solid castles, but in the present circumstances it is not an indispensable stronghold. Just because they took it away doesn't mean it's going to happen any time soon.

The problem is how to escape, but you have to convince the face that was the Lord before that.

"Are you not convinced to abandon this castle?

"Naturally. What's the point of the struggle so far? There are a lot of men who lost their lives in the process!

The words of General Paules made me feel like I had been set deep in my heart. That's right. I don't know who's here or who's dying. To say that we have been blamed.

It is easy to say small things for the sake of importance, and if you repeat the words, you can make sense of the battles you have fought so far and of those who have died.

But will the dead convince themselves of the meaning adorned with the word? No, I'm not convinced of the dead. It is the living who are not convinced.

What did my friend die for? Did a coworker die for something worth risking his life for? Father, son, brother, brother, what the hell did he die for?

I don't have the words to be asked and returned. But Master Dio will have it.

For the country after the war, he said. All the irrationality just disappeared, and he died for a country where no tyrant was present. He said he had died for the country to come.

I can tell you. But I don't have that word with me. Because they don't have the will together.

My reason is terrible. Well, if you say so, so is Dio, but Dio is prepared to carry his country, his father's cause. But I don't have it.

I don't have a vision ahead of me. That's why I don't know what they died for. Because I don't see it either.

That's why.

"Clay!? I followed your lead because Dio entrusted everything to you! You!

"Currently... two thousand elite men led by Master Dio are invading the Wang capital... This battle has been for this reason since the beginning..."

I said it. I couldn't find the words, I just said the facts. Maybe this is a good idea. But there's no way I can convince you of that.

Everyone has a uniform expression of amazement. Naturally. They fought believing in Master Dio. This is an act close to betrayal.

However.

"Dear Dio was aware that it was an act of treachery. But I also thought this was the only way. So... as the responsibility of those who stood up, they left me for all those who remained in the castle... I am responsible for those who died in this battle... and it is also my fault that I have to abandon this castle..."

"You just followed the prince's orders, didn't you? If buying time is what you want, you'd better do it well, right? This time you've made is for this country. Then the ones who died died for their country. For the country you wanted."

Captain Ars tells me so. The words are gentle and sound very correct. But I didn't feel like leaning on that. If you lean on it, I'll keep saying that. One day you'll get used to it and you won't be able to resist.

Then I'm not convinced. I'm not kidding. I gave orders to kill people, and now I'm here because I want to keep someone I care about and I want to survive for a promise I care about.

More than it is a battle I was involved in, more than it is a battle I drew.

This battle has to be for someone. Not for the uncertain country, not for the future.

It's a battle for certain lives.

"It's up to Dear Dio what happens to the country...... So I can't tell you what the country is like. I can't even say it's for the future. But if this battle I started makes sense to people who died under my command that I could have... it's for my life."

"What do you mean?

"The rear castle is empty to retreat the soldiers of this castle. That time earner was also in this battle. This will allow a large number of soldiers to withdraw…. Death for a lot of people. You may be selfish, but that's about what I can make the dead people have..."

"Some people die without meaning. Some of them can't be looked at. We mercenaries in particular. So...... the guy who died this time is luckier than those guys. He died under a commander who would think even after he died..."

I distort my face to a real word. I want to cry right now. I want to scream hard. I'm going to be pushed away by the consciousness of sin that drove people to death. but manage to hold them in.

The battle is not over yet. It's my fight until I finish running away a lot of my people. No, if you think of it as part of an operation that says it minimizes sacrifice, considers the king, and triumphs in terms of strategy.

Our fight.

"But can that black princess shut me up and let me go?

"I'm thinking there. I'll buy you time to retreat."

"Clay. What the hell is the plan?

General Paules listens with great momentum. This man is straight. You said I'd make money, but I'm putting myself in the books for granted. I guess Master Dio likes this kind of person. It is a rare talent to say that something can be done without a loss account.

"Surprise attack, no, night attack. In the meantime, please withdraw."

"Wait. What kind of night raid are you going to do? And all of you…………………………………."

"As I said earlier. I'll buy you some time. I'm in charge of the night raid. All of you will withdraw."

Most people nod in surprise. If we're going to start the retreat, we need to get ready. And this night assault unit is close to my lord. There is no reason to bother saying no because you say you will take the lead in a role that is often dangerous. So I nod honestly. Except for the two of us.

"I'll let you stay, okay? Hundreds of people under your direct jurisdiction don't have enough manpower, do they?

"I'll stay, too. I guess it will fall to fail where the warrior flair struck!

"Both of you... I understand your anxiety..."

It's my job to minimize the damage. It's not like we're going to have a massive night raid. There is no need for numbers or fierce men. The only problem is the timing of the night raid. This night raid plunges you into chaos and dares you to leave a blow. Perhaps the success rate is five fifths. When it comes to dangerous bets, it's a bet.

"I'm the only one left."

"Just as you are responsible, we are also responsible. And as a general, I'm also proud to be a man!

"Not at all. You can't end up like this."

I couldn't say anything more to Paules, who smiled invincibly at Ars and gave him a harsh look.

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Night. Preparation for the retreat was over with no problems. The remaining force is about eight thousand. Approximately 2,000 casualties have been inflicted, twice as many injured. We've already opened the rear gate and they've been starting to retreat for a long time. In the form that follows, we will soon enter the night raid from the front as well.

It can be said that the difference between the efficient operation of witchcraft and the commander divided the results. It may be the difference between soldiers, but it may be the difference in level of practice, but magic has the power to cover it up relentlessly. If you have any regrets, you did not ask Sophia more about magic traits and weaknesses. I don't think there would have been any more sacrifices so far if I'd listened. Though I don't have a chili when I say that.

Now it's more important to live up to our responsibilities to the living than to think of any sacrifice. That must be the only action that can be described as sin.

Night raid. An operation and combat action in an environment where it is a battle that takes place after the outdoors are dark and where neither the self nor the enemy forces gain little vision. Night warfare, which takes place aggressively from the attacking side, is called a "night raid". Also synonymous with "nocturnal" and "nocturnal run". When attacking enemy lines at night, the defensive side is often surprised, so night raids in history are many examples of surprise attacks.

When I switch consciousness, I find out about the night raid and make it appear on the screen. There are a lot of problems with night raids.

First of all, even if we say that we attack at night, we are unfamiliar with our actions in the dark because humans are not nocturnal. In order to gain vision in the dark, it takes time after entering the dark. In time, although there are individual differences, it seems to be about thirty minutes. Micana also said that it is necessary to look at a special object slightly out of perspective in order to gain vision at night, but this would not be immediately possible within the unfamiliar.

Even in travel, it is not difficult to imagine that fatigue accumulates easily due to the dull sensory organs of humans at night. In addition, it is expected that guidance will not be possible due to the difficulty of checking the presence and location of obstacles. It would also have to be calculated that mobility would be drastically reduced.

Undoubtedly, it takes time to make decisions and act because there is less information available than during the day. It's hard to undo the wrong instructions. You can never go wrong with instructions, and you won't be able to make difficult moves.

Identification of enemy allies As this is an operation and battle in the dark, there is a high probability that a mutual struggle will occur if enemy allies cannot be identified. So we need ideas to identify enemy allies.

Stick to the formation to avoid fighting each other. Identify enemy allies by words, landmarks, etc. Where I said that, or especially the landmark, Hojo Tsukang's army, which launched a night raid at the Battle of Heyue Castle, wore white cloth and is said to have fought, and it would definitely be effective.

What will we do with the lights after that? It is a point of saying whether or not to act in a manner close to a lightless fire so that the enemy will not be able to understand the movements of his own forces in order to carry out manoeuvres dispersed in darkness. In the Battle of Ishima, Maori's prime minister is a night move of the army, forbidding him to set fire to it, and is certainly effective from the example of a successful ambush the following morning. But this time the distance is close. I feel the difference between the lights is trivial, but what should I do?

When I think about it, I realize that Mikana will be around at some point.

"You have time to get out of here, don't you?

"I asked if I should prepare a pine light."

"I was just thinking about it."

"I was wondering if it was necessary. This distance would be fine for me. I'll show you to the enemy."

It's not a big deal, but it's a big deal. But Mikana doesn't break any expression. In other words, I've only seen enough facial changes to count.

"Shall we then? Get a white cloth, wrap it around your arms. And then, in a shape that's hard for the enemy to find and easy for Micana to lead...... well, I'll have four rows thoroughly vertically followed by General Paules and Captain Ars' troops"

"Okay. So? Is it my fault you wanted to say something?

I smile bitterly at the sharp scratches inside. If you think about it, Mikana treated me the same way so far. That was very spiritually gratifying.

I thought I'd say thank you.

"If you're willing to go to die, give it up. I'm not willing to let go of the tools of birth."

"It's terrible. But you still have your promise to Mikana, and you won't die... I have an idea. Will you listen to me?

He listens. And I bother to ask, because Micana's cooperation is essential. If you anticipate the situation, I will be chased. To the strong, too.

I have measures for this and then I have them now. It's a way to move Master Kaguya.

"What do you intend to do?

"First, if I attack the enemy, I flee towards Castle Cannon. I think this will weaken the pursuit of the unit as we have to split the unit into two hands."

"But you are under enemy forces. Where are you planning to flee?

"There is a fort in the mountain to the right of Castle Cannon. Lord Dio said that ordinary troops could not be used in fortifications provided by troops under the King's command."

"When you run into a hound fort!? Please stop joking! Kaguya's army is already here."

"You think you're going to control it? For whatever reason, Master Kaguya, as one general, believes that he should not defy his master. Then there's a chance that he's not in control."

I laugh after I say so. It's not a maneuver to escape there. It's more likely you won't get away with it.

"What are you thinking?

"The operation is simple. Lure Master Kaguya out. And strike a surprise. If that's a fort, it's great, and if it isn't, that's good. When you get to some place, Micah needs to get away from me and see what's going on. You can do this, can't you?

"I understand what you're trying to say. But it is also possible that Master Kaguya will not come out?

"It's Anna Diedrich I lure out. If I show up, they'll come after me. You're the man who cursed your husband. Definitely coming. If you hear that, this is what Kaguya would think. It's a trap. Then I'm coming after Anna to stop Anna. But there's no way you won't chase an enemy general just because there's a possibility of a trap. As it turns out, Master Kaguya is coming after me. Be willing to play any attack, any ploy."

That's it, then I look straight at Micana.

Did I say half-heartedly or not? Still, if you look into your eyes, you're overflowing with war. With this, there should be no problem. With that in mind, I make a laugh.

"Was it the cloth stone for this that cursed Master Kaguya?

"No way. That's what I had to do to give you morale. I really don't want to curse women."

"Really? Let's just say that. So, what do you want me to do after everything goes well?"

Cold and flushed, I was told to talk only about the measures, I smiled bitterly again, only a little lower my voice and tell.

"I'll have Micah after me."

"Who?

"That's right."

The moment I tried to speak to the person I was after, I stopped moving unexpectedly to the sound I could hear from the outside.

It's like it was in a gold bondage. My body can't move. But when I hear a bell announcing a sudden enemy approach, I can untie my gold.

And I guessed.

He tried to set up a night raid, and he said he was set up the other way.

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He did not notice an ambush of the enemy coming from the side because he had placed soldiers at the front and rear gates.

I can't believe they attacked me at night, even though they repelled Master Kaguya. Anything is too aggressive. Who the hell is taking command?

"Night assault units hit enemy interceptions! Troops retreating will continue to retreat!

"Will the retreating troops not be attacked?

"If you're going to attack me, you're going to attack me from behind. The gate is open, too. I think he bothered to stimulate it and hated being able to come out to fight back. Few over there, I think..."

"Are you not sure? But only a few of us can make it out to intercept. You don't win when the numbers are mutual, do you?

The walls should be considered climbed already. Then it is the main castle of Halper Castle in the center that can be used as a defense base. Halper Castle, with its huge walls on all sides, but assuming it was torn down, the castle body, or main castle, is also equipped with defensive functions. There is also a small fence, which will allow us to engage until the retreating troops are completely separated.

"Maybe they didn't realize this one was showing a retreat move. Well, that doesn't make any difference."

"Are you buying time to complete the retreat? Originally, night raids were one of the means. But now you need to review Lord Clay's measures."

"Absolutely. But if we get here, we have to keep our surrender in view, or we can all be destroyed. You'll have to shut up and obey me then, won't you?

"It depends."

While smiling bitterly at the grim Micah, I headed to Halper Castle Main Castle.