101 – Ruined like a dog
A port in North Caroline where numerous ships are anchored.
At this moment, numerous carpenters and shipbuilders were working on these ships, which had all suffered major or minor damage to their hulls, carrying out final repairs.
“Hurry! “We have to finish it as quickly as possible!”
“There is no time to relax! “We must get to York Tower as soon as possible!”
Generals urging people with harsh voices.
Among them was Richard, who came here with Nelson as his deputy.
‘Damn… I never thought there would be such a monster among my enemies… Fortunately, it ended with only this much damage because it was General Nelson, but it could have been a really big disaster.’
The Franz Kingdom army had full knowledge of the movements of the imperial army.
Their unexpected movements from the beginning of the battle nearly put the Imperial Navy in great danger, but fortunately Nelson’s flexible response succeeded in minimizing the damage.
However,
Immediately followed by a bold and surprise attack by the Franz Kingdom army,
Plus, the identity is unknown…
With the emergence of a strong man with a power that even Nelson, the Empire’s strongest 11th-rank archmage, could not overcome, the imperial army was eventually forced to retreat against the Franz Kingdom army.
In the end, the imperial army failed to reach York Tower and quickly repaired its ships at a nearby port and reorganized its battle lines.
While managing them on behalf of Nelson, who was currently seriously injured and lying down, Richard couldn’t help but feel a burning sensation in his stomach due to deep anxiety.
‘But what… If things continue like this, York Tower will be attacked by the rebels and Franz guys… Considering the sturdiness of York Tower, it is unlikely to collapse easily. You will definitely suffer quite a bit of damage.’
There is a large army of 40,000 over there, and its commander is General Cornwells, who has become a bit strange these days but is still considered a great general.
In addition, York Tower, where the imperial army is currently stationed, is an impregnable place that boasts the best defense power in the colony.
Even if we were to be attacked from both land and land, we would be able to withstand a considerable amount of time, but that did not mean that we could be at ease in this situation.
Although it was an operation carried out on General Cornwell’s own initiative, the ultimate goal of the current imperial army was not simply to protect York Tower, the core base, but to put an end to the rebels starting from here.
Considering that the battle will continue endlessly, there is a need to minimize damage in this battle.
In this way, Rachard was doing his best to finish the maintenance as quickly as possible by pushing people as much as possible.
At that time…
“General, you must not do this. In that state, I couldn’t… “
“Didn’t I tell you to get out of the way! “A wound like this is nothing.”
General Nelson arrived here despite the military doctor’s dissuasion.
Although it did not look good at first glance,
Nevertheless, she maintained her steadfast appearance without showing any signs of wavering.
“This is an injury that cannot be easily recovered even with healing magic. If you don’t rest for at least a few more days… “
“Do you think that is possible in the current situation? “While this is happening, our troops’ damage will continue to accumulate.”
“General Haona.”
“I will participate. “I won’t forgive you if you stand in my way any longer.”
“Uhm… “
Nelson’s resolute words.
The military doctor had no choice but to step back, and Richard, who was watching, carefully approached Nelson.
“Are you sure you’re okay? Anyway, it’s better to rest a little more… “
“You know very well that you don’t have time for that, right? Right now, every day is a sad day for us. “The fleet maintenance is complete, so let’s leave right away.”
“Ah… All right. General.”
Even though the pain will still be significant.
Her attitude is extremely resolute.
Looking at this,
Once again, Richard came to believe that Nelson’s rise to the position of general was not simply due to his talent.
What is even greater than his ability as a grade 11 archmage is the mental strength that supports it.
Her attitude of trying to do her duty even while carrying her body, which would not be surprising if she collapsed at any moment, made Richard feel her fear and awe towards her again.
“Tell the generals under him. I’m going to sortie right away. “The entire fleet heads back to York Tower.”
“Yes, general.”
Richard responded to Nelson’s instructions by bowing his head and then tried to give instructions to his men who were waiting.
But…
“General! General Nelson!!”
The appearance of a deputy running urgently.
At this time, when he was about to go to war, the soldier who was running frantically arrived in front of Nelson and urgently took out something.
“What’s going on?”
“That… That is… this… this… Please look at this letter. “I just arrived from York Tower.”
“At York Tower?…”
News arrived from a place I had always been worried about.
As he opened it, Nelson felt an ominous feeling coming over him and carefully checked its contents.
I was worried that the imperial army might have been hit hard by the enemy’s attacks.
But…
“!?”
The news caught her eye as she checked the contents with such concern.
The moment I confirmed it.
Without realizing it, Nelson began to smile at the corners of his mouth.
And.
“… Under… ha ha ha… “
“General…?”
“… hahahahaha… This… Really… ah… No.. What kind of ridiculous prank is this?”
“… “
Contains a feeling of absurdity…
The sound of her laughter that is both empty and creepy.
Richard, feeling that something was definitely wrong, asked her carefully.
“For… how… What’s going on? What does it say… “
“Ahahahaha, take a look too. No… “Do you really think this makes sense?”
“!…”
Richard checking the contents of the letter given by Nelson.
Next, she said. She began to feel a shock, as if she had been hit on the head with a hammer.
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Looking at her like that, Nelson still didn’t wipe the smile off her face.
However.
In a voice that feels increasingly cold.
He continued speaking.
“No, even if you’re joking, you have to be a little realistic. How… How can you say such nonsense? What? York Tower fell and a large army of 40,000 people was annihilated in just a few days. Moreover, even General Cornwalls was taken prisoner by the enemies… This… What kind of nonsense is this? “
With that said,
Nelson lost even the glimmer of a smile he had on his face.
Although she said it was a joke or something, of course she knew.
There is no possibility that this letter, which even bears the seal of General Cornwalls, is such a joke.
What is written here is true.
“What the hell… What on earth did this bastard do? No how… How can you eat everything in one go like this? If you take my word for it and gather the imperial army for one shot, then of course you should win!! How… How can this be so ridiculous… “
In a situation where an overwhelming victory was not enough, General Cornwells committed an atrocity that destroyed the entire army of the empire.
As I don’t know what this means,
Nelson began pouring out curses at Cornwells, as if he was vomiting blood, with deep anger and despair.
At that time…
-Sharp!
“! Big… “General?”
The worst news that came while I was already in a bad state.
Unable to withstand the shock it gave him, Nelson fell to the floor.
“Damn it! What does a military doctor do? “Get the general right away!”
“Ah… All right.”
“Departure is suspended. Issue a standby order to the entire army, and gather all the generals.”
“Yes, General.”
People who urgently carry out orders according to Richard’s orders.
After quickly organizing the situation, Richard bit his lip until it bled while still checking the contents in her hand.
‘How did this happen…’ If this happens, doesn’t that mean the imperial army has actually lost most of its influence in this colony?’
The main army was destroyed and even Cornwalls, one of the three generals of the empire, was taken prisoner by the enemy.
If this happened, it would be like opening a huge hole in the entire southern colony that had been restored at best.
It was clear that the demoralized rebel army and the Franz Kingdom army would soon surge through the hole.
The imperial army, which had blown away its entire army in a single battle of souls, had virtually no means to stop it.
In addition, General Nelson, the only hope in this situation, had fallen, so it could be said that there were virtually no means left for the imperial army to take.
At this moment, I can’t think of anything other than the word despair.
Richard came to the conclusion that he must somehow find a way to live on his own.
‘The good news is that there is almost no loss of naval power. Moreover, from a geographical perspective, even if they push south, it would be impossible for them to reach the Florin region. Then… ‘
Now that General Nelson has fainted, command of the army lies with her adjutant Richard and several generals.
Accordingly, Richard quickly gathered the generals and succeeded in drawing one conclusion.
The conclusion they reached was to retreat to the Florin area and make a promise for the future instead of fighting recklessly here.
In fact, it was the same opinion as giving up the entire Caroline region that Nelson had restored. The truth was that they had no more options.
So… Still, Richard retreated his fleet with the hope that he would return someday.
However,
Starting from this decision of this day.
The imperial flag was never flown again in the Caroline region.