241 – Battle of Visby (3)
Otto asked me carefully.
“Baron, isn’t it a bit strange?”
As soon as I heard those words, a chill went down my spine for a moment.
Because while my premonitions that things will turn out well are often, if not always, wrong, these bad feelings are usually correct.
I think I’ll get caught for skipping school, or I’ll be okay with this while working at work, right?
If you think like this, nine times out of ten problems will arise.
Furthermore, since this is a war that involves tens of thousands of lives, no country can help but feel anxious.
However, when the commander is shaken, everyone is shaken, so I tried my best to pretend that nothing had happened and answered calmly.
“What does that sound like, a lion eating grass?”
“I heard that there is a traitor within the enemy army. So the mercenaries under our command are also excited, saying that this battle will end easily.”
Sometimes one traitor can be more powerful than a thousand allies.
The cooperation of good friends who open the gates of those who rely on a strong castle to hold on, or who reveal the enemy’s weaknesses.
Sometimes, thanks to those good actions, the outcome of a war can be instantly overturned.
Of course, there is no one who made a living with a sword in war who does not know this, so it is normal to get excited at the news that there is a ‘traitor’.
“Well, everyone believes that because Baron Eisen and Viscount Prinz of the enemy camp betrayed him… but it’s not a lie to raise morale, is it?”
“It’s a lie, of course.”
At those words, Otto’s expression crumpled.
“No, then you lied to raise the morale of the mercenaries and soldiers? “Isn’t this a bit too much?”
“Half is a lie and half is true.”
“What are you talking about?”
“Baron Eisen and Viscount Prinz tried to appease us by sending thieves from the Intelligence Guild, but they said they cut down the people we hired as soon as they saw them. “Toxic guys, really.”
Of course, even if someone had suggested that I convert immediately because they would give me twice as much territory as I have now, I would have reacted the same way.
But war is a game where the winner is justice and morality and such are not important.
So, I can criticize them and call them vicious without any hesitation in my conscience.
“The only ones who actually betrayed were Baron Dilt and Viscount Eugen. Thanks to those two, we know how they are organized and where their weaknesses are.”
The information could be wrong and they could try to trick us, so we deployed all of our spies and thieves from the information guild to investigate.
After comparing, everything matched except for a few errors…
But they are not people you can easily trust.
Otto looked at me with admiring eyes.
“As expected, you are the captain.”
“You’re a baron now.”
“Excuse me, but you are truly amazing. But is it okay for me to know this?”
It is a top secret that no one knows except for the 4th prince’s direct vassals and a very small number of people involved in this matter.
That guy isn’t the type of idiot to talk about secrets like this, so it’s probably okay.
“If you and I keep our mouths shut, no one will know, Sir Otto.”
“I will keep this in mind.”
“Then return to your position.”
As soon as he said those words, an order to attack the enemy from the rear rang out.
All of Martin’s elite troops and mercenaries, who had been trained through countless trainings, began to line up.
Swearing and kicking were rampant from seniors everywhere.
“You bastard who will eat this concept in your skull! “I told you to go left, right?”
There was often a craving that was at least as close to poop as it could be.
This type of cavil was mainly conducted on new recruits.
“Hey, I told you to aim at the height of your neck when holding a polearm, right? But the tip of the spear shook 5cm? f*ck, do you want to die?”
“Sorry!”
“Try to make even a little mistake this time. “I will bring you over and under me and grind on you until your shins break.”
Perpetrating this kind of cruelty in front of a high-ranking person is the same as asking me to kill myself.
Why? High-ranking people, both low-ranking and senior soldiers, only see you as a bunch of bastards, but if you play military games with other people…
For no reason, the combat power of the troops under his command is low.
But now, discipline needs to be maintained like that so that new soldiers can use magic, arrows, and auras to act as meat shields on the battlefield even when flying knights attack.
Because I think it would be better to get hit by a single blow rather than be beaten to death by a senior.
“The entire army of the Baron Cologne advances!”
With the marching orders, we all marched in unison.
Becoming part of a large army of 60,000 people, and giving in to its momentum.
The closer we got to the enemy, the louder the guys around us shouted as if to drive away fear.
“f*ck, if we win here, we too can become nobles!”
I guess that’s exactly what those who participated in the long and difficult civil war hoped for.
I would like to take this opportunity to receive a knighthood and change my name.
“Baron Cologne and Baron Maurer were both mercenaries! “But why can’t we get a knighthood?”
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This battle is a crossroads where the 4th Prince can directly participate and defeat one faction.
So, if you make even the slightest notable contribution, they will give you something like a low-level knighthood.
No one will be surprised if 200 people, the size of low-ranking knights, show up.
If you add the number of titles given to our vassals, it will be about 300 to 400.
I also raised my voice to add fuel to this atmosphere.
“If you want to change your character, follow me! “His Majesty will give a huge reward to those who make meritorious contributions!”
My words were met with cheers from everywhere.
“Long live His Highness the Fourth Prince!”
“f*ck, let’s change the character too!!”
“I no longer want to live like an earthworm at the bottom!”
At the point when morale was maximised, the archers assigned to our Baron Cologne unit began running toward the front.
“Get out of the way!”
As the archers and wizards moved quickly, we made way for them to pass.
They made their way through the crowd much faster than I expected and took a seat.
“Whoever shoots first wins!”
Even in children’s fights, the one who strikes first wins.
It goes without saying that it is a long-distance battle where you don’t know who will be hit.
“Shoot! “Kill them without leaving a single one behind!”
Arrows and magic flew towards the enemies at high speed.
An arrow flying like a line drawn with a pencil, and a red fireball coloring the dark sky.
No matter how many times you see it, it is quite a beautiful sight.
“Okay! “Let’s go like this!”
“Long live success!”
Those who participated in the civil war, including new recruits, were excited.
I understand that they are excited because they are blinded by success, but the moment the formation is broken, they die immediately.
“Our infantry advances like this! “Archers and wizards, shoot at as many enemies as possible!”
Killing even one more person is the only way to increase your chances of winning.
Keeping the formation in the correct shape is the secret to your team’s victory.
“Stay sane even if a comrade next to you dies! In addition, if a comrade in front of you dies, quickly fill his place!”
And I was watching the battle unfold near the center of our unit.
The sound of allies and enemies dying rang painfully in my ears.
“Ugh!”
“Save people!”
As we continued to clash with the enemy, we heard shouts from those in the vanguard.
“The distance between enemies and allies is 10 meters!”
By the time I heard those words, Karin and Lucia had already moved toward the center where I was.
“If you stay in the rear, you never know when the enemy will attack, so stay in the center of our unit.”
“Yes, Baron.”
“The other archers and wizards were also ordered to stay in the middle of the formation. “I will not touch you as much as possible while you catch your breath.”
It is not a very good idea to exploit those who are resting in the middle.
Because when they turn their backs and try to run away, you have to quickly hit them in the back.
If the archers and wizards are exhausted at that time, we will be at an absolute loss.
“Prepare for close combat! Prepare for hand-to-hand combat!”
As soon as my order was given, the soldiers immediately lowered their spears and aimed them at the enemy.
“Stab! And we too go to the vanguard!”
The moment I am convinced that the traitor has betrayed me, I will go on a rampage.
If you want to secure your share, you have to take some risks.
“I, Baron Cologne, will stand at the forefront!”
When I was an intermediate expert, I would not have even dared to say that I would be at the forefront from the beginning.
However, when you reach an advanced level or higher, you can not only cut magic, but also demonstrate power that transcends humans and other living things.
In other words, if you move with your allies, you are unlikely to die.
Besides, His Highness the 4th Prince is watching you from behind, right?
“It’s time to act, charge the entire army!”