‘… … Well, compared to the soldiers, I must be enjoying luxury.’
Even if it was a march, I was ahead of the lead, so I rode a war horse and moved.
As a commander, I was able to use my own personal space, and being able to use the private tent and bed in the pocket of the subspace was a luxury compared to soldiers who had to lie down in a small tent and squeeze themselves into a sleeping bag. It couldn’t have been.
Unlike me, who even wore a light uniform, the soldiers had to move their legs armed with heavy armor and weapons to be able to fight at any time.
If you watch it from the side, you can really respect it.
‘They say they get a pretty good salary, but they’re the ones who protect the country… … Could it be that the amount of food is not enough?’
Lying on the bed, I remembered the food the soldiers were being served.
Will one meal be enough? It was the amount of food that left such doubts.
‘It wouldn’t be bad to try applying at Ardennes.’
Someone might touch it in the middle, but I plan to move with that part in mind.
After spending the day with such a complicated mind, I moved my body toward the border again.
Soldiers gasping for breath as if exhausted.
At that moment, a man named ‘Bort’ who had followed me as an adjutant showed me a map.
“Viscount, on the way across this hill is the 13th Northern Border Fort.”
A wide road connecting the Labadian Empire and the Spert Kingdom. This area was also called Ren’s Forest, so the area around the path was thick with trees and bushes.
And the road connecting the two countries was exceptionally located in the center of a huge hill like a mountain. It seems that in order to move large-scale troops in both countries, there is no choice but to pass through this road.
“There are quite a few monsters living in Ren’s forest.”
“Earl Jurumus… … .”
“It seems that the area where the monsters are less likely to appear has been investigated in advance.”
“Right.”
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I nodded once and jumped off my horse.
“From here on, I move independently.”
“yes? But the allied forces must have already found us… … .”
Yes, by now you must have prepared for the siege. It may still be watching us from somewhere.
“First of all, make a temporary camp around here. And give orders to the soldiers to rest but to be ready for battle at any time.”
“Yes, I understand.”
“Don’t neglect your boundaries. You never know when they’ll come down.”
“yes.”
“and… … After about 5-6 hours, I send a signal with a fireball. At the signal, lead the soldiers and attack the fort.”
The distance between the imperial army’s temporary camp and the 13th Northern Border Fortress is about 1.5km.
To be honest, even without the scouting party, they might have seen us from the watchtower of the fortress. No, you don’t want to see it because of the trees?
Anyway, I gave the tired soldiers a break of about 5-6 hours, and had them build a camp by spreading out wooden fences and tents to show their will, ‘I have no intention of attacking today.’
* * *
The Imperial Army began to build a temporary camp at Kayneth’s instructions. They set up camp only 1.5 km from the fort.
Received a report from the scout about it, the commander of the allied forces, Arman, sighed lightly.
As the day began to darken, the naked eye caught a faint, small light at the bottom of the hill.
“If it’s an army of 50,000, I’ll be able to stop it somehow. The problem is Viscount Ardennes… … .”
“No matter how you call yourself a 5th Circle mage, you won’t be able to easily break through this steel fortress. And in three days, two 4th circle wizards are coming from the back line… … .”
“Yes, if we can hold out until then, this fortress will not fall.”
Arman was dumbfounded by the fact that he was only a 14-year-old boy leading an army of 50,000, but the story is different when it comes to a 14-year-old boy who defeated Count Caltron H Jurumus, a red wolf called the armed of 100,000 victors.
His exploits spread far and wide even among the kingdoms that joined the alliance, and he was somewhat embarrassed by the fact that he was an incompetent child of the Speywon family in the past.
“… … The Spey One family was raising a monster.”
A 14-year-old boy has already reached the 5th circle. This is a great event that is nothing short of a world record.
And going to the battlefield at the age of 14, defeating the red wolf, and making an allied army of 50,000 retreat with just 10 knights will also go down in history.
“Kenneth L Arden… … . That boy is a person who must be eliminated in this war. At the current rate of growth, by the time he becomes an adult… … No, by the time you reach your 30s at the latest, you will definitely be on the verge of becoming the 6th circle. And he might be able to reach the 7th circle.”
Among the human race, it was the 7th Circle Wizard who was born by breaking through the possibility of the top 0.0000001%.
Literally, a state that only appears in legends or fairy tales.
However, the fact that a being with that possibility was born in the enemy country, the Labadian Empire, is a fact that the Northern Union cannot help but be nervous about.
Arman looked at the lieutenant, determined to get rid of the bud before it fully bloomed.
“… … We must stop the birth of a legend.”
“Yes, I know.”
It really couldn’t have been more unfortunate.
It would have been better if Viscount Ardennes had been born in a country belonging to the Union rather than the Empire.
Arman shook his head and sighed at the fact that he had to kill someone who might leave a name on his future generations.
but… … .
‘If he doesn’t break now, he will become a huge pillar of the Labadian Empire in the future.’
* * *
As the sun went down and it was midnight, the moon rose above my head.
I checked the time once, and immediately hid in the woods and climbed the hill.
It was difficult to proceed properly because of the bushes, but the distance of 1.5 km was certainly not too far.
And the closer I got to the fort, the wider my eyes widened.
‘… … Huh, I don’t think this will break down easily with only 5th circle magic, right?’
I can’t believe it was this huge.
Five watch towers reaching 10m in height. And even the 5 m high ramparts surrounding it.
I moved my seat and inspected the castle wall, but I burst out laughing slightly.
Even at first glance, the thickness of the fortress walls seemed quite thick. To the point where I thought, ‘Is it okay with just the 5th circle magic?’
On the top of the wall, archers stood guard and prepared for the approach of the imperial army.
“Whoa… … . I’ve heard of it, but it’s really nasty and loud.”
I bit my lip and broke out in a cold sweat.
I couldn’t use the 6th or 7th circle magic recklessly, so I couldn’t help but be more nervous.
If someone spreads my real estate on the market… … The empire’s checks can be overcome somehow, but the church’s checks and suspicions will become a major obstacle to obtaining information.
‘now… … I should try to attack with only the 5th circle.’
Is it really possible? I heard that 30,000 Allied Forces are stationed at the 13th Northern Border Fortress… … .
“Since the 6th and 7th circle magic cannot be used, the 5th circle magic… … I have no choice but to fire.”
I smiled and pointed the mithril-studded staff at the fortress.
Chapter 115
115. 13th Northern Border Fortress (2)
“Element Magic – Fire Cannon!”
Pachiing!
A red magic circle created in front of your eyes.
Soon, the red flames generated from the magic circle spread out in a straight line like a beam of light.
It didn’t even take a second for the flame beam to collide with the castle wall.
Tuquaang-!
“I’ll pierce you!”
The atmosphere began to vibrate with a huge roar.
Then, as if startled by the sudden roar, a human voice came from the fort.
A loud voice that I don’t know if it’s a scream or a shout.
“Damn it, it’s really solid!”
Profanity erupted out of nowhere.
A wall that can withstand the magic of the 5th Circle. How thick is it?
After maintaining the magic for 30 seconds, a huge hole was created in the wall. Of course, the mana decreased at a rapid rate, but… … .
It’s only about 1% or not.
after a while
Koo Goo Goo!
Perhaps because of the hole in the lower part, the upper part of the wall collapsed.
A gateway was created for the imperial army to enter.
“Keep going! Element Magic – Burn Flare!”
Tuquaaang-!
I hit the wall intensively. To the point where the enemies couldn’t keep their sanity.
And when someone approaches.
“Element Magic – Ice Fog.”
Shunwaaa
It spread a mist of cold air in all directions.
Allied forces buried in fog.
I curled up at the swear words I heard around me.
It seems that there is no one skilled enough to clear the fog.
“Oh no, damn it! Find him right now!”
“Not here!”
“Even here… … !”
Dozens of soldiers wandering around.
I hurried back, escaped the Allied encirclement, and began pounding the walls again.
Quaang! Quaang! Quaang-!
“Element Magic – Spirul Tornado!”
Kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-!
The roar from the fort was deafening.
Such a one-sided attack for a while. As if to respond to my attack, someone shot an arrow of ice. Then the fireball and the spear of lightning.
“Hey, hey, are you planning to burn down the forest?!”
I never thought I would cast fire magic toward the forest.
I used it without hesitation because the fortress was surrounded by dirt… … you guys aren’t!
“Oh, stupid… … ! Element Magic – Fire Ball!”
As the flames began to spread, I shot a fireball toward the sky with an urgent expression.
The fireball landed safely inside the fortress, and at the same time a loud shout was heard from the other side.
Imperial troops preparing to advance in the camp. They came several hundred meters away.
At the moment when the inside of the fortress turned into a mess, I floated a huge rock in the air and threw it at the fortress’ watchtower.
Quaang-!
“Aagh!”
“I-over there!”
“The Imperial Army on the other side… … !”
The fort was in an uproar.
Seeing that, I quickly hid myself in the woods where the fire was set. We can’t just burn down the forest like this.
“Element Magic – Ice Field.”
Chara la la la rock!
Freezing magic of the 5th circle that freezes everything from the ground to trees and bushes. I managed to put out the fire before it spread significantly.
This forest divides the border between the Spert Kingdom and the Labadian Empire. If the fire grows out of control, both countries will be in trouble.
Rather, to think that this huge forest was all burned down… … . It was terrifying to even imagine.
‘Earl Jurumus made a road through a distance of 4 to 5 km to cross this forest, but if the forest disappears… … . A large number of people will be able to freely cross the border.’
It is only 10 to 18 km from north to south, but it is a huge forest that is close to 70 to 80 km from east to west. Obviously, there will be gaps in the boundaries of the border.
Also, both countries will be able to move large armies in multiple directions… … Whether the Imperial Army or the Allied Forces, an undesirable situation would unfold.
While I was lost in thought for a while,
Whoaaa-!
It seems that the imperial army has rushed into the fortress.
“I am… … Can we attack from this side?”
Now that the eyes of the allied forces are focused on the imperial army.
I am the direction of Spert Kingdom. In other words, he prepared his magic towards the north gate of the fortress.
“Element Magic – Rock Cannon!”
Tuquaaang-!
A huge rock spinning at high speed hit the gate.
The north gate was cleared in the blink of an eye, and I hurriedly entered the fortress.
Thanks to the invasion of the Imperial Army from the south, the border on the north gate was definitely easier.
“I am the enemy!”
Did someone find me? Or maybe it just reacted by destroying the gates.
well, it doesn’t matter anyway
“The commander of the Imperial Army, Viscount Keynes L Arden is here! Kill me and you guys will win!”
I drew the attention of my enemies by unleashing a lion’s roar, not a lion’s roar.
The mages who were wandering around the wall aimed their staff at me, and even the soldiers heading to the south gate stopped walking and turned their heads to surround me.
“Go, attack!”
“There is only one enemy!”
At the command of several knights standing at the forefront, the soldiers let out a loud roar as if raising their morale.
Whoaaa!
Even on the side of the wall behind them, the wizards fired various types of magic such as rocks, ice, and flames.