"what!?"
In the tents of the Imperial Army, reports from the right wing were astonishing to the generals.
"Is it certain information !?"
The general's voice asking for quality commanders was mixed with confusion, and the officers around him couldn't believe it.
Observation: "At the moment ... whatever, but the same report has arrived from more than one."
It was news that the right wing commander had been killed in the cold water of the Imperial Army, which had loosened its cheeks in an unprecedented victory.
"Is the enemy with enough reserve to bounce off the right wing?"
"No, the kingdom can't afford that."
The general immediately returns with a denial to the officer's statement of the possibility.
But the question now is whether the information is true. It was a big deal if the information was fact.
The commander of the right wing unit is Viscount Ratria. Legacy Child Duke Tangram, the nobleman who leads the largest faction in the empire.
Duke Tangram has no second son. In other words, if the only direct male, Viscount Ratria, was truly killed in battle, there would definitely be a trace problem.
More than that, the duke of Tangram, who has lost his son, may not be silent. Even though the Empire is a tyranny with the emperor at its top, the Duke of Tangram cannot be ignored. Notwithstanding the fact that the opponent is noble, the Dukes of Tangram are the great nobles who have supported the empire since its inception, and nearly half of the nobles belong to that faction.
How Tangram, who has lost his son, will be out of battle with the kingdom depending on what he will do. Even if the empire won the battle, it was evident that the country would be in chaos.
"The prevailing battle is ... shit!"
Ruined by the long-awaited victory, the general retires in remorse and resentment.
To ensure that nobles would not be damaged, they were placed on the right wing, which was relatively safe and reliable. He knew the enemy soldiers would be halved halfway, and he was so thorough about security that he could hold back the offensive until an overwhelming advantage came. Neither the generals nor the officers in charge of the camp would expect this to happen.
But he was responsible for the command of the entire army. No matter how much unexpected things happen and the undesired post-war can be anticipated, they will not throw out what to do.
"What's going on with the right wing? Check the situation and give details."
The General retired and died.
After some time had passed, he finally heard from the report that Viscount Lattoria's death was a fact, and he was suspicious of the words of the following messenger.
"Routing ...?"
"Hah!"
Sud: "What the hell !? Even if a unit commander died in battle, there would be someone in command instead !?"
"that is……"
"What is that?"
"All officers above the platoon were killed in the war. No one gave any orders, and the confusion caused confusion as Viscount Lattoria was defeated ..."
"Everything above the platoon is killed ... What a joke, that's it."
The Shogun was shocked enough to feel dizzy for a moment.
There are officers from the commoners in the central and left wing units, but all officers assigned to the right wing are noble. Foil Some homes are participating in the war, others are sending their children in for the purpose of attachment. The fact that all platoonmen and more were killed in war meant that nobles had been so sacrificed.
Too much damage blows away the joy of overwhelming victory over the kingdom.
"How much reinforcement has the kingdom sent in?"
All of the officers in the unit were killed, and before the war began, three thousand troops broke down in a short time. The reserves that the kingdom would have hidden must have greatly exceeded expectations of the upper Imperial forces.
However, the information coming out of the messenger's mouth was ambiguous.
Toru: "I don't have any information about it yet. It seems that the soldiers are saying" A monster has come ... "
"If it's a monster ...? Did you come across a group of demons instead of the Royal Army?"
The messenger does not have the answer when asked. The general felt a little cold, and the general shook slightly.
Instead, the battlefield after the right wing of the empire has left.
When he saw the Imperial army moving away, Aldis shook himself to the location of the Cyrils. According to Aldis's instructions, Cyril apparently had joined the surviving but surviving students on the battlefield and rejected imperial soldiers.
The students, who have survived nine deaths without making any new sacrifices, have nowhere to find senior officers who are already leading the troops. Cyril was pleased to join Aldis, but immediately wondered in doubt.
"What should I do in such a case?"
Students who are brought to the battlefield shortly after being trained have no action guidelines in the event of an unexpected event. It is only natural to ask the only mercenary here to answer.
"I guess you should find out where your units are and return."
I did not dare to say that it would be best if there were remaining units to return to.
Figure "If not, you should leave the battlefield immediately to secure yourself. The empire's troops have pulled, but they may re-position and attack again."
Punishment "If you escape on your own, why not receive it later?"
A strong-looking girl sandwiches her mouth from the side.
Hara squad: "It doesn't run away. It's just a" search to return to. ""
"I mean, it's just before me. I hunted for troops to return to the command of my superior, but I was suddenly away from the battlefield?"
Understand what Aldis wants to say and shatter the girl so that the students around can understand it. Aldis nodded lightly, looking around at the students and saying it.
"This battle is losing the kingdom anyway."
The students' eyes glanced at Aldis, who spoke of the loss of his allies.
"Even you don't want to die in such a place? Put your life back home at the forefront now. If you encounter a friendly unit on the way, just ask your officer."
Some of the students would have come to the battlefield on their own initiative, but at least those who are on the scene do not. No one objected to Aldis's words.
With minimal care for the injured, the Ardiss began moving immediately.
Surrounding people, people, people. ――It is full of things that used to be people. Some of them were imperial soldiers, but most were militia of the kingdom, and in some places they appeared to be students at Mariureth Academy. Occasionally a student who sees the ruthless appearance of a classmate gives a voice that cannot be heard.
However, it is not a situation where people can stop and collect funerals and witnesses. The only way to do this is to throw away your back hair.
And enough to step forward with the sun behind.
"Hmm?"
Aldis, who was at the forefront, suddenly stopped. Cyrill walks right behind and asks what happened.
"What happened, Aldis?"
"There is a small group in the east"
About thirteen humans have been caught in the search for Aldis. The group, moving gently to the north, is moving alongside Aldis and others.
"Is it an imperial soldier?"
"The possibility is not zero ..."
It's also unnatural that only a few dozen people roam the scene after the entire unit has been pulled up. There are many spies and movements are slow. Obviously the speed was moving on foot.
"It would be more natural to think of the kingdom as a survivor."
Probably, like the Ardiss, they were retreating to leave the battlefield.
"Do you want to join?"
"There's nothing you can do but you'll lose time. The longer you stay on the battlefield, the greater the danger?"
"I know that ..."
Cyrill makes her look cloudy.
If that group is a survivor of the Royal Army, it is either a militia or a student soldier. Neither of them would have come to the battlefield in hopes. If cooperating with each other increases the chances of living and returning to the royal capital, there is nothing better than that.
Even more, if you are a student soldier, you are a companion to Cyril. You can't compare the dead to your own life on a scale, but if the other person is a living person, the story is different.
For non-Cyrill students, it will seem that the greater the size of the group, the greater the security.
"Well, I don't care. I don't want to disagree if Cyrills want to join."
There is not much change now that the number of escort targets has increased by about ten. The empire's right-wing unit has just breached. If you encounter them, you may be in scouting, recruiting hunting units, or a group of soldiers separated from the unit. To that extent, Aldis can treat himself while protecting the students.
After Kirill explained the situation to the surrounding students and asked for their opinions, the students chose to join the group.
As you approach the group early, your appearance becomes increasingly apparent. The color scheme is similar to the equipment worn by Cyrills. There is no doubt that the group dressed in armament provided by Mariureth Academy is a student soldier like Cyrills.
"It was good. There was still surviving."
Cyrill relieves her breasts next to Aldis. Surrounding students brightened their faces with pleasure, and some found their friends and waved their hands.
However, after joining, their expressions fade as they explain each other.
"That's the commander who forsook us and retired on his own !?"
One of the students is outraged. Surrounding him are those who, like him, show anger and those who mourn for being abandoned.
Truncate the small to take advantage of the large. It is not unusual on the battlefield. In some circumstances, being able to make such a ruthless decision may be the condition of a general.
But it's terrible to understand it for students who are neither soldiers nor mercenaries. Aldis closed his eyelids to hide his silly gaze.
Together with the students who joined, the number of members of the group will increase to 33 in total. No more human response can be felt near.
The right wing of the empire, which had already begun to attack from the front, has retreated, and it is unlikely that large units are deployed nearby. It's no wonder Aldis withdraws while protecting 32 students.
Rather, encountering a friendly unit is more problematic. It would be difficult for Aldis, who is participating as a mercenary merchant, to prevent such a situation if he was given command and issued an unreasonable command, or if students could be put under command.
But Aldis's expectation was different. Shortly after starting to walk, Aldis captures many magical forces approaching at high speed.
"From the northwest ...?"
He saw sand smoke in the northwest direction, contrary to the direction of the Imperial army from the perspective of the Ardis.
To the northwest is the Royal Army's headquarters. A presence coming from that direction. In addition, the number is large enough to make smoke. Normally you would consider it an ally.
However, according to Moore, who led the mercenary squad, it was said that despite the undecided information, the main group broke down following an enemy assault. If that is the case, it is unlikely that troops coming from the headquarters are on your side.
Aldis always thought that the enemy squad that stormed the main line was moving into pursuit. But that is only Aldis's prediction.
Did the kingdom's headquarters suffer so much damage that there was no need to pursue it, or was a different unit moving to assault the headquarters? I don't know. However, you can at least predict with high probability which side of the squad will be heading here.
"Imperial army?"
Aldis's tweet permeated with a clear sound among the students breathing tension.