122 – make up your mind
After all preparations were completed, the Loveheim family started attacking Whitewood.
However, the main goal of this attack is not to destroy Whitewood, but to pose a threat to the enemy in an appropriate line and draw attention.
They felt too much of a threat and could suddenly try to harm Yulken, so I had to keep that in mind and adjust my strength to some extent.
“A battle with no intention of winning, this is pretty daunting.”
“That’s right. You can’t fight like a dog, so won.”
Unlike the ordinary manned world, it was quite difficult for the vassals to do it as if they were going to fight, rather than simply attracting attention.
Moreover, the siege could not continue for too long because the lives of the soldiers could not be thrown away for such a ruse.
Fortunately, however, because these plays worked well, the confusion was greatly increased from the point of view of the immigrants.
“The attack is more fierce than I thought. I thought I’d just take a look at it, but I’m quite surprised.”
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Kellag, who was watching the soldiers of the Loveheim family from the top of the castle wall, murmured quietly.
As Negir said, I thought it was to draw attention for behind-the-scenes work, but with an attack like this, it was not unusual for the castle to collapse while you were careless.
It’s like they’re attacking as if they can’t block it.
Only then, it was quite difficult to pay attention to other places even from this side.
I’ve taken hostages through Yulken once or twice. In the end, unless it works, the moment the castle collapses, it’s literally a moment of catastrophe.
“It is. Besides, it’s only natural to minimize the damage of the vanguard, so it’s really not easy to tell them apart.”
“Negir, even to your eyes, it doesn’t seem like a superficial attack, is it?”
“Yes, at least in the eyes of this old man.”
In the first place, there is a limit to what can be grasped just by examining the situation from the top of the castle.
If this was simply an act to pass the time and do behind-the-scenes work, it seemed to Negir that their chief or head would be an unusual person.
Of course, they were refraining from attacking only at a level that was understandable to some extent from this side.
For example, large-scale magic such as destroying the castle in earnest was not used at all, which can be thought of as not to harm Yulken and the prisoners in the castle.
In other words, rather than excluding either option, it is adding to the confusion by leaving both options open.
At least in Negir’s opinion, this side was more difficult to deal with.
“Above all, since no news has come in, it looks like they cut the intelligence pretty carefully.”
“It’s difficult. Does that mean I could dry up and die?”
“I don’t think so. We requested reinforcements, so if only they arrive, we might be able to go outside the castle and engage in a field battle.”
reinforcement.
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Kellag’s eyebrows twitched slightly at the word.
“… Did you ask him for help again?”
“We are in a position to use each other to the end, so please put aside personal feelings for a while.”
“These are the guys who offered these absurd conditions in exchange for food and supplies. I don’t know what nonsense he’ll be talking about.”
“At that time, there was no defeat on this side either.”
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Kelaag, who pondered Negir’s plain remark for a moment, shook his head, saying that was also the case.
That’s not very wrong.
Even though it was a negotiation that I had no choice but to accept, I did not intend to just be swayed.
Moreover, as the other side was also a matter of taking a certain risk, there was room for digging on this side as well.
“i get it. Then when do you say reinforcements will arrive?”
“It is said to be within three days at the latest. It’s a secret job, so I can’t hurry any more… … .”
“Hmph, they seem to feel remorse, too. If you’re not confident, you’d better not do it.”
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Kellag snorted improbably and nodded again.
Now that I heard the news about the reinforcements, all I had to do was hold on from now on.
Just by occupying Whitewood and catching Yulken, the terms of the negotiations were fulfilled, so there was no reason to sacrifice compatriots anymore.
“For now, let your compatriots rest. Since the offense seems to have decreased a bit, this side will have to hide.”
“I’ll let you know. But what do you plan on doing with Yulken’s border? … ?”
Currently, it takes a lot of manpower to confine Yulken and other captured prisoners.
Since the barrier they gave you can now be used again, it wouldn’t be a bad choice to divert that manpower elsewhere for a while and replace it with a barrier.
When Negir remonstrated, Kellag thought for a moment and then asked a question just in case.
“How far can the barrier extend?”
“You should be able to detect most of the area around where the prisoners were held.”
“Good. Rather, it might be safer that way than the ones guarded by people.”
With a satisfied nod, he announced that he would proceed, and then turned and descended the wall.
He was in a bad mood when he thought of the waiting list he didn’t like.
Thinking that it would be a good idea to go to bed early today with a light drink and make a promise for tomorrow, I went straight to the dorm with the escort.
* * * * * * *
Seruk.
Edgar’s figure, hidden among the snow-covered grass, was revealed in the dark.
‘There must be a limit to infiltration.’
While their eyes were taken away by the blitz attack from outside, they succeeded in finding out where Yulken was detained inside the camp, and in many ways it was successful.
However, even if the problem was found out, it was quite unreasonable to carry out the rebellion right away.
At most, between 10 and 20 people, it was their intention to somehow squeeze in and get Yulken out, but this was a level of security that showed a firm determination to watch over Yulken’s location, even if it meant being discovered.
Edgar, who was about to leave the bush, hurriedly hid himself again in the face of the sudden approach.
Judging by the sound of his footsteps, he assumed that he was not alone, but sure enough, he soon heard two sturdy men passing by and having a conversation.
“If you say you’re going to reduce your guard, now we’re going to have a little less trouble.”
“That’s right. I don’t know why you’re using barriers now.”
“We know nothing about magic, so we can’t help it. You must have had your own reasons.”
“Well, that too.”
It was a passing word, but it could not help but be an eye-opening news for Edgar.
‘Reduced boundaries?’
It was a moment when I thought it was strange because there was no barrier.
Judging from the conversation between the two men earlier, it was a situation where the barrier could not be used for some reason, and now the condition must have been met.
If you think that the reason why the guard was so strict was just to buy time until the barrier was placed, the reason was correct.
“Anyway, the attack was quite strong. I don’t know if this will be dangerous.”
“Fortunately, reinforcements are coming. I heard that Negir made a request to them today.”
“what? Are you okay? They’re guys you can’t understand.”
“I can’t help it. If the castle collapses like this, everything will be in vain.”
Edgar, who had been eavesdropping on their conversation, narrowed his eyes.
Aside from other matters, the part about reinforcements touched his heart.
Anyway, since this side only needs to take out Yulken, there will be no problem even if reinforcements come, but it is because the identity of the person sending the reinforcements has been questioned.
‘Who is doing this?’
Sending reinforcements must mean an ally to them.
Nevertheless, judging from the conversation between the two men, it was clear that the perception of the existence of the auxiliaries was not very good.
Perhaps the sudden use of magic and barriers, which the aliens rarely used, might have been helped by the side that sent the reinforcements.
It’s still only at the stage of heart attack, but the possibility is sufficient.
“Let’s go somewhere and have a drink. The leader also told me not to dwell on the prohibition of alcohol today.”
“I will.”
When the two men, who had been having a conversation like that, disappeared, Edgar briskly moved on, revealing the new model he had been hiding.
Once the plan is in place, it must proceed as scheduled.
No matter when the reinforcements come, they are attracting attention from the outside anyway, and they will soon change to guards who rely on barriers rather than people, so it’s the best situation for him to be active.
Afterwards, he immediately contacted Lars to talk.
Decided to do it tomorrow, or the day after tomorrow at the latest, and moved through the secret exit we saw today.
Fortunately, it was confirmed that the place was not noticed by the aliens yet, so Yulken could be safely evacuated.
The savior who decided to join from the northeast decided to meet a little further away because the situation was not good, but if you use the secret exit, you can move as secretly as possible, so the situation would be better at least.
‘Lord Elfelt said he was with Her Highness. I wish I could get all of them.’
I know that I can’t save everyone in a war, but Edgar, who has learned a lot from Elfelt, wanted to protect it.
“Fortunately, the moon will be dark for a while. It will be easy to move.”
“This is good news.”
Edgar lifted one corner of his mouth at the news Lars gave him and looked up at the sky together.
Certainly, since I came to Whitewood, the night seemed particularly dark.
I don’t know if it’s foreseeing the dark future of this event or if the moon god is helping them move, but I wanted to think as positively as possible.
“Go in slowly. I will have to move tomorrow too, so going to bed too late will be a problem.”
“I see.”
Following Lars’ words, Edgar left the cold Whitewood night air behind, stepped into the sanctuary, and lay down on the bed.
As the person next to me disappeared, my thoughts gradually increased.
The sense of duty to do everything alone on the day of the funeral weighed heavily on his shoulders.
The moment the barrier is closed, no one else can enter or leave the camp.
Rescuing Yulken with only one’s own strength. I don’t know if that’s really possible, but it wasn’t something I chose based on the possibility in the first place.
Because it’s just something you have to do.
It’s just a direction I chose because I was the one who had to be saved.
Even if it doesn’t happen, I will make it happen. Because that’s the only way to get Ariel’s smile back.
‘Was this sword this heavy?’
He gripped the sword Helen had given him as a gift and felt that the weight of the sword, which was heavier than usual, seemed to reflect his heart.
Hopefully all threads will be released easily.
It was all I could hope for now.