53. Defend the supply lines! (2)
Even though their flesh is being burned by the wide-area attack made by the priests of fire, the warriors of the black moon raise their strength by revealing their lives instead of groaning.
The Maws of Hell didn’t have much power in their divine power, but it didn’t matter.
Even though it wasn’t their power, the power of the Black Moon was strong.
The Black Moon attacked in earnest, leading those selected from Roman’s elite army.
Then the shadows raised all their strength to face him.
Roman’s attack on the supply line began in earnest.
As if there was no intention of ending it with just one place, this place, a temporary base that extended to the north, entered the battle.
“The North Point No. 2 is being attacked from the rear.”
“I will report you. The news is that the North No. 4 has been attacked.”
“Roman’s troops also appeared at Point 3 to the north.”
At the report of the shadows, Tarion’s expression turned cold.
A supply line that led to the northern part of Roman, including the Giant’s Fortress.
There were three important strongholds there, like a giant’s fortress.
Starting point, Giant’s Fortress – Intermediate base Balon – Destination Wales
Needless to say, the giant’s fortress was excellent, and Balon, the intermediate base, was also solid because it was one of the long-term distribution centers of Roman.
Weild was also one of the centers of the North, and Ignit’s main force was gathered there.
All the important bases were excellent, but the problem was the temporary bases connecting them.
Of course, there was no problem with the supply line connecting the giant’s fortress and Balon, as there were quite a few strong castles. In preparation for the collapse of the giant’s fortress, many fortresses were built in between, and they were used as bases.
However, the supply line from Balon to Wales was a problem.
In particular, the area passing from the western region to the northern region was lined with steep mountains and the road was limited, so it was perfect to attack.
“Is it as expected?”
“Yes.”
Tharion looked at the map with a firm expression on the enemy’s attack.
As expected, they attacked the strongholds in the canyon, the best place to attack. I did my best to defend myself, but I couldn’t help but suffer damage.
“You cannot defend the entire canyon. So, from now on, ask all the troops to gather around the base.”
“Yes.”
All the shadows bowed their heads in response to Tharion’s command.
Beldon Gorge, famous for its roughness in the eastern continent, was not easy for airships to move.
If I flew low by mistake, I didn’t know when I would be attacked, because the wind was very strong.
So there was no place to land.
The only place that could serve as a stopover in Beldon Gorge was where Tarion, the midpoint of the canyon, stood.
Therefore, the Black Moon will surely launch a massive offensive here.
“An attack will begin on this side soon. Prepare everyone.”
“Yes!”
The numbered shadows bowed their heads and answered.
Then Tarion gave a small nod and scattered his men.
The numbered shadows would not die even if they faced the black moon alone. That’s why I made them watch the surroundings.
“I should have lived up to His Majesty’s beliefs… … .”
Tarion muttered that and bit his lip.
His master believed in only one thing and gathered all the shadows and made them defend the defense line here.
If it wasn’t for that, even if it took a little bit of time, the supply line would have been perfectly built and advanced.
Because he gambled, believing that Tharion and the shadows would protect the supply ship, he could not disappoint.
“At least three days until the Air Force arrives here. We have to stay here for that time.”
“I don’t know about other places, but this place… … .”
At Tarion’s words, the man who was numbered 1 blurted out the end of his speech.
Corresponding to the midpoint of the Valley of Beldon, this place had a fairly large terrain.
So many troops were able to come here.
Special forces guarding the northwest of the Empire were scheduled to come here by airship, so if they could hold on until then, they had a chance of winning.
This is because from then on, several strongholds, including this one, will be fortified.
“It is difficult. But you have to do it.”
At Tarion’s words, No. 1 nodded slightly.
The main forces that went up to the vicinity of the Demon Gate were only watching the situation here.
If the shadows are defeated, one of the masters will have to come down to defend the gorge. It was Glenn who was given the role.
The main forces had already started fighting, believing that they would protect the supply lines.
In order to attack the demon gate, they are pushing the defense line of the demons. In order for the detached troops led by Glenn to join the main force and fight as soon as possible, news of the victory had to be announced.
“Come.”
The being caught in Tarion’s spirit quickly approached Tarion.
The head of the Black Moon appeared in person, as if he had expected that this place would become a hot spot.
I was thinking of keeping number 1 by my side just in case, and having him conduct it instead, but it seemed that the judgment was correct.
“From now on, I hand over command to you.”
“… … Yes.”
As No. 1 lowered his head and disappeared, Tarion gave a small nod and raised his two swords, donning black gloves.
The wind blew the number ring engraved on his wrist at a glance, and at the same time the head of the black moon appeared in front of him.
“Are you the leader of the shadows?”
“okay.”
At Tarion’s answer, the head of the black moon drew his black sword without a word.
Even if it looked black with red jewels, it was exuding unusual energy.
“Hell… … Strength?”
“You are quick-witted.”
Having said that, the head of the Black Moon smiled and said.
“Are you wary of my hidden power?”
“… … .”
As Tarion silently raised his spirits, he smiled as if he was interested in seeing him.
“I wonder if you will be able to reveal my power.”
At his words, Tarion frowned.
‘Am I standing on the borderline?’
When Glenn and the Duke of Wilkshire, with Kariel’s help, entered the master’s borderline.
It was at that time that I felt this way.
It wasn’t a master’s existence, so the worst situation was avoided, but the situation was not good.
It was because he could not know how long he could hold the head of the Black Moon with his own skills alone.
“after… … Go first.”
Tarion, who admitted that he was weak, moved first, and the black sword of the head of the black moon swung quickly.
Finally, as the special forces representing the two continents, Shadow and Black Moon, began to collide in earnest, a full-scale supply line defense operation began.
Devils were summoned from all sides, and the traps and magic cannons installed in preparation for them spewed fire and roared.
Even from a distance, you can tell at once that a fierce battle is taking place.
The battle continued with flashes of light and roaring sounds.
Since all of them had elite troops who could use magic, long-term battles were possible, and if they were wounded but could not be finished, they would heal them with potions and rejoin the battlefield repeatedly.
Fierce fighting took place all night long, and of course this fact was sent to the capital and main forces of the empire as an emergency.
* * *
“What about the damage?”
“Currently, they say they don’t know.”
The military minister immediately answered Kariel’s question.
The situation was so serious that even though it was midnight, all the ministers were gathered in the conference hall.
“How far has the Air Force reached?”
“It’s three days to the destination, but it can be reduced to two days if the people carrying troops go at full speed first.”
It was a unit that was moving like supplies, but the distance could be reduced if only the airships carrying only troops moved quickly.
The problem was that the location of the canyon was high and the wind was strong.
In addition, it was dangerous to go at full speed in a situation where you don’t know when and where the attack will come. If you focus on speed, the power of the magic barrier that protects the airship will inevitably weaken.
“First of all, I think we need to move quickly from the airship with troops on board… … .”
“It is already moving like that.”
“Tell them not to move at full speed, though.”
No matter how urgent it was, it was impossible to move while sacrificing the safety of the reinforcements.
If it was Roman, he would have expected reinforcements to come, and if so, he would definitely aim for a non-collaborative ship.
“Is it a race against time?”
Since he had already done everything he could, the only thing left for Kariel was to wait.
That’s why this situation is very frustrating right now.
It could have been more like that because Tarion, who could be said to be the closest, went directly to the front.
I was confused because Tarion, who had always been by Kariel’s side, left for the battlefield where there was a high possibility of death.
Perhaps feeling this, the other ministers waited for the next news in silence.
How many hours had passed like that?
“your majesty! It is said that the first offensive was stopped!”
The expression of Kariel and the ministers brightened at the news brought by the chamberlain.
“What about the damage?”
“About 30% of the troops including the shadows suffered casualties. However, it seems that there are many priests who can return to battle.”
Kariel tilted her head at the report from the chamberlain.
‘Is the damage less than expected?’
The damage of 30% was painful, but the damage was small compared to blocking the black moon.
Moreover, many of them were not dead, but more so because they were simply injured.
“… … It seems that there is a number of goals.”
The military minister seemed to have felt the same, and said quietly while looking at Kariel.
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Just then, an attendant hurriedly ran over and whispered something carefully to the chief chamberlain.
Hearing this, the valet hardened his expression, which is rare.
“What’s going on?”
“Your Majesty, listen for a moment… … ”
At the chief’s words, Kariel gave the chief’s ear.
Then he spoke quietly in a whisper.
“A few of our personnel were found dead on the Sandria side.”
Cariel’s expression hardened at the report of the chieftain.
“Which one?”
“It’s the neighborhood that you have been keeping an eye on by your Majesty’s orders.”
“Numbers are”
“Twenty people.”
As many as 20 Secret Guards died.
In addition to that, the other agents who helped them also died, so it must mean that their strong power was drained.
“When?”
“It must have been at least two days ago, including the time the information came in.”
At the words of the valet, Kariel gestured to the minister of the military and called.
Then he approached him quietly and briefly informed him of what he had heard from the chieftain.
“What is the probability that they will be put into operation on supply ships?”
“It looks like at least 60%.”
As the military minister spoke with a firm expression on his face, Kariel let out a small sigh.
“This time… … It’s not just on our side.”
Enemies also had a number of targets.
“Is there any reason why they moved so suddenly?”
Kariel tilted her head.
If Sandria’s hidden power was to help Roman, it would have been better to move ahead.
But I couldn’t figure out why it was moving so quickly.
“Perhaps this is to prevent the risk of being discovered in the first place.”
Hearing the words of the military base, the chief valet nodded as if he was thinking the same thing.
Instead of revealing their power by moving ahead of time, they move so that they can arrive at the right time to attack.
It was a movement that carefully calculated the estimated arrival time of Ignit’s reinforcements and the time when their information entered Ignit.
“That is… … It means they may arrive before our allies.”
“… … Yes.”
At Kariel’s words, the military minister bowed his head heavily and replied.
“… … First of all, tell this fact to the reinforcements that are moving now and the troops in combat.”
“You’re not giving me a separate order?”
Kariel nodded at the military minister’s question.
“They will figure it out. I trust my commanders.”
At Kariel’s words, the military minister put on an expression of emotion, then hurriedly closed his expression and went outside.
“I heard that the situation is not good. So I guess we should be prepared for any eventuality.”
At Kariel’s words to prepare for the collapse of the supply line, the ministers handed him the reports they had been preparing just in case.