“Ahahahaha… … . Wouldn’t it be hard to see the commander as equal to a normal 14-year-old boy? Besides, just the fact that you defeated the strategy of Earl Jurumus, who is called the Red Wolf, and personally defeated him, would already have the neighboring countries paying attention to you, Commander.”
“Hmm… … .”
“Who would have thought that we would make a path in the woods?”
Certainly, it would be difficult to stop Count Jurumus’ strategy without knowing it in advance.
Knowing that, the military commanders began to pay attention to me, and they highly valued the information power of the Ardennes family.
“Well, stop praising me. More than that, prisoners… … .”
“Yes, I passed them all. Afterwards, they will be imprisoned in the Great Prison, paid a ransom from the Kingdom of Spert, and then sent back.”
“What if I don’t get the ransom?”
“… … You will live in prison according to the prescribed sentence. After that, I will return to Sperth Kingdom as a civilian.”
However, it seems that prisoners of war from enemy countries usually receive sentences of 10 to 30 years.
And since it is not possible to set a sentence for each prisoner, it is said that it will be unified at around 15 to 20 years.
I nodded once to Taylor’s story.
“Is the situation in the Allies still the same?”
“Yes, we are currently building a defense line in the Dwellin estate. As the soldiers who fled from the previous Harperos War and the soldiers who fled from the 13th Northern Border Fortress gathered in the defense line, the number increased to 30,000, but it has been confirmed that they have no intention of attacking.”
“okay.”
After I answered briefly, Taylor gave a small smile.
“And since the demons of the Empire are here, they won’t attack you recklessly.”
Certainly, as he said, it was quiet for a few days.
And in those days, the soldiers of the empire dealt with the remnants of the collapsed castle wall, and I used the 4th circle magic, Stone Wall, to create a 5m high rock wall.
Koo Goo Goo!
As a huge rock wall rose from the ground, everyone around them burst into exclamation.
“… … It’s really omnipotent.”
I burst into laughter at someone’s muttering.
“The stairs… … .”
There are still some good ones left, so you should be able to use them for a while.
“Huh… … . This is really amazing. No way, to solve the collapsed castle wall in a short time… … .”
“Heh heh heh, a truly mystical power.”
Each division commander showed a surprised look at the appearance of the wall built in just a few seconds.
“At this point, it’s just the watchtower… … .”
“No, what I create is just a simple wall. It will be difficult to get to the building.”
“Hmm, that’s right.”
The repair of the watchtower will require the help of construction experts and workers.
The time when the inside of the fortress was being maintained.
Numerous troops were gathered in Dwellin’s territory, and soon thousands of troops attacked the fortress.
“What, what?! The walls are intact!”
“From the report of the reconnaissance team, it is clear… … !”
There was some disturbance on the Allied side.
Are you feeling very upset?
I didn’t pay attention to that and immediately set off a huge blast of fire over their heads.
Tuquaang-!
“Ahhh… … !”
“I am the devil of the battlefield!”
The allied forces retreated without being able to put a finger on the wall.
Hundreds of allied troops seemed to have moved in the forest, but their operation was blocked in an instant by the 1,000 imperial troops who had been hidden in advance.
After that, the attack continued several times, and when 10 friendly soldiers died, 100 enemy soldiers died.
This must be a siege warfare.
It is said that a great celebration broke out at the imperial camp in the Harperos Plain at the news of the continuing great victory.
“Whoa… … . More than that, we still have two weeks left until December.”
Well, that doesn’t mean you can go down to the system as soon as December comes.
Life on the front line wasn’t very uncomfortable, but I don’t think there’s any place I feel as comfortable as at home.
I idled around for several hours in the spacious commander’s office located in the central observation tower, occasionally checking the paperwork I had to deal with.
and… … Allied attacks continued.
When 1-2,000 troops attacked several times a day, I put on a disgusted expression.
“really… … Aren’t you tired? What number is it today?”
“Just eighth on offense. And in those eight attacks, the enemy is said to have lost about 3,000 soldiers.”
“Do you have any thoughts? or not… … Maybe I’m just being stupid… … .”
I scratched my head as if I couldn’t understand the enemy’s thoughts.
Then Taylor, the commander of the 1st division, opened his mouth with a serious expression.
“Attack… … I doubt whether it is inducing. Enemies are also retreating when they think the damage is going to increase. In addition, the morale of the soldiers continues to soar, probably because they have won eight battles. Someone was talking about the need to conquer the Kingdom of Sperth right away.”
“… … Please tell them to try it without me if possible.”
I heard that an allied force of 30,000 to 40,000 was gathered only in the current defense line of Spert Kingdom.
and the 13th Northern Frontier Fort, which is home to approximately 42,000 men.
All the prisoners have been transferred to the Great Prison, so we can mobilize all our forces for war.
but… … .
“If we dare to leave the border and enter the kingdom of Spert, there are few actions we can take. Of course, the story would be different if it was a large-scale army of about 100,000, but with the number of 42,000… … It will be ambiguous in many ways.”
“The fact that the enemy is not moving the 4th Circle Wizard is also suspicious in many ways. If we launch a preemptive attack from this side… … You may win, but you may take a lot of damage. But even so, there is no doubt that the morale of our troops is soaring from the continuing war.”
“Ha, try to calm down somehow.”
Chapter 117
117. 13th Northern Border Fortress (4)
Taylor began to calm the morale of the soldiers from Keynes’ instructions.
However, his efforts were in vain as he won the tenth siege.
The soldiers raised their voices, saying that they had to attack the enemy camp right away.
It must be because of the desire to make an achievement.
“Tsk, after all, a child is a child. To be frightened by the allied forces… … .”
“That’s right. 3,000 allied forces attacked this morning as well, but they quickly pulled back. With this in mind, when did you achieve a feat!”
“Damn it, why is the commanding officer here this kid?”
They say that Nara-nim also curses in places where no one is listening. How easy is it to curse at a 14-year-old boy aristocrat?
Keynes’ defensive stance grew increasingly dissatisfied with the soldiers.
and… … .
“Battalion commander, we can’t just hold out in the fort like this! Attack the enemies right away… … !”
The soldiers persuaded the platoon commanders and company commanders, gathered around the battalion commanders, and strongly insisted on the attack.
However, the battalion commander, who had been reading the newspaper leisurely while drinking coffee, let out a small sigh, then folded the newspaper and put it on his desk before looking at the company commanders.
“Okay, just like you guys said, I’ll upload the message to the regiment commander. However, since this fortress cannot be emptied, the commander probably has 10,000 troops stationed there. Of course, the Commander will be staying at this fortress as well. then… … They will attack the enemies with about 32,000 troops… … .”
The company commanders’ shoulders twitched slightly when the battalion commander said that the commander, Viscount Kayneth L. Arden, would not participate.
“It is said that close to 40,000 soldiers have built a defensive line in the enemy camp. waiting for us to come.”
In an instant, the battalion commander’s eyes flashed.
“If you want to make such a feat, go and fight among yourselves! Do not force death even on worthless soldiers!”
The battalion commander stood up from his seat.
And the regimental commanders who received the report from the battalion commanders gave strong discipline to the soldiers who insisted on the conquest of Spert Kingdom.
Then the fort turned into an uproar. It was the soldiers who had been disciplined that caused a backlash.
In the upper part, their opposition was immediately dealt with by military law.
“Those who violate military law during wartime face imprisonment and fines. In particular, those who try to incite a riot are considered to be colluding with the enemy and can even be executed. I hope you guys don’t make fun of your mouth.”
A battalion commander belonging to the 1st division summoned company commanders and platoon commanders and warned them.
Soldiers who violated military law are now imprisoned in dungeons.
You will soon be sent to the rearguard and put on trial by military tribunal.
and… … .
“A total of 37 soldiers were sentenced to three to five years in prison by a court-martial.”
The trial on the frontline is the Supreme Commander. In other words, the sentence is determined according to Lyard’s decision.
Because of this, Keynes contacted Ryard in advance and demanded that they be given a higher sentence.
As a kind of example.
“Thank you for the military tribunal.”
– Of course we should deal with those guys. Are you busy these days?
“Right now, I am fine. More than that, I heard that the allied forces moved in the forest of Ren.”
– Whoa… … . Yeah, he must have been thinking of breaking through this way and attacking the 13th Northern Border Fortress. An army of 20,000 to 30,000 men came over to the Empire through the forest alone. At least Baron Eild June is doing well, but… … .
It seems that there is nothing you can do about it in front of the quantity.
Because of this, Lyard sent troops stationed in the plains straight to the forest.
-In addition, as the 4th Northern Border Fort and the 7th Northern Border Fort were breached, this side is not even a mess.
“ah… … .”
-Anyway, be careful with that one too. I heard that three 4th circle wizards have arrived in Dwellin’s territory.
“Don’t worry too much about this. Unless we attack first, the 13th Northern Border Fortress will not be taken.”
-Yes, you will do well. Well then, good job.
After contacting him, Kayneth felt a little relieved. Because Lyard is the supreme commander of this region.
What if Prince Ribal was the Supreme Commander? Obviously, the troops stationed at the 13th Northern Border Fortress would have had to cross the border and attack the allied forces.
Everything must have gone the way the enemies intended.
smart smart
“Commander, this is Taylor.”
“Okay, come in.”
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“So, how will the soldiers react?”
“It has definitely calmed down. There will be no more troublemakers.”
Of course, the core of dissatisfaction will remain.
But is it because fellow soldiers were sentenced to prison terms in a military tribunal? The soldiers who were hoping for a preemptive strike became quiet in an instant.
like that… … The day at the 13th Northern Frontier Fort passed as usual.
* * *
The capital of the Labadian Empire, Eileed.
Sophia, who went to school, had a tea time with six female students.
“So, what the seniors said before Keynes went to the battlefield… … .”
“Yes, I was asked. Of course, all of us were interested in Miss Sophia. It was nice to see him always smiling at his younger brother, Kayneth. Besides, rumors about Miss Sophia are mostly contradictory… … .”
“I decided to trust Miss Kaynes and Miss Sophia as a result of there being no reason for Miss Sophia to behave like that.”
Sofia gave a small laugh at the seniors’ story.
‘… … Everything I do seems to be in the palm of Keynes’ hand.’
I felt a bit strange. It feels like matching the rhythm in the palm of the child’s hand.
Sophia looked around at the people around her.
All of them are connections made by Keynes.
‘Everyone in this place is only related to Keynes.’
Thanks to that, the bullying stopped, but the mood was really subtle.
‘A sister who is protected by a younger brother… … . Isn’t it usually the opposite?’
Even while Sophia sighed, the evil words that had been spreading throughout the school began to slowly reverse.
In the middle of the conversation, those who bring up Sofia’s curse words are stigmatized as objects of avoidance without their knowledge.
Also, is it because of Keynes’ influence? Many female students invited Sophia to tea parties and social gatherings.
As soon as Sophia returned home, she sat down on the bed.
fluff-
“Haa, it must have been so difficult to get along with so many people.”
– If it’s hard, don’t you mind rejecting the invitation?
Sophia smiled bitterly at Elaim’s question.
“It’s hard to refuse without a good reason. Besides, strangely, there were quite a few seniors who tried to include me in their group.”
-I’m having a hard time because of Kenneth.
It was clear that he had received help from Keynes. Because the bullying itself is gone.
So, is the current situation really good for you? Considering the mental fatigue, it was difficult to say that it was good.
“But those pesky bullies are gone… … .”
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-Certainly, they were the ones who didn’t mind killing them. But isn’t it more difficult than it was then?
“that… … It’s hard to deny.”
Sophia laughed awkwardly.
A past that has been treated as a ghost. Those days when I didn’t have to care about other people’s eyes were definitely comfortable.
If only it hadn’t been for Serene’s bullying.
“Still, I was thinking of making friends with other nobles someday. Think of it as a rehearsal.”
Sophia had little experience of having a friendly conversation with anyone. Even in a previous life.
The only memorable conversation partners were Halbert, who uttered words he didn’t mean to, the servants of the Welford family, and lastly, Dylia.
‘Seriously, why did I like Halbert so much? such rubbish… … .’
Have you been fooled by appearances? Or maybe it was because she couldn’t get affection from anyone, so she longed for affection from Halbert.