Episode 335
Ill. All-out war (3)
Engaging in an all-out war without more than 200,000 demon soldiers and reinforcements.
That was the worst situation that Yuma and the bookkeepers thought of.
If faced with such a situation, as Lois said, there was no other way than for Yuma and other unmanned soldiers to create a miracle.
“Yuma-sama, this is the worst situation ever. While Amanzo raised an army with Lagatino at the fore, the civilians fled. Although most of them were slaughtered…
Lois’ expression when she said the word ‘slaughter’ was not good.
Although Royce didn’t give the order to kill the refugees, he felt guilty as much as he was the schemer of the Demon Army until he met Yuma.
“Thus, I don’t think the number of militaryized civilians will exceed 100,000.”
Yuma shook her head.
“No, I don’t know. Information is too scarce. Even the reconnaissance team can’t ask for numbers, so assume that the number of enemies is at least 150,000 for all operations.”
Rimt Castle is one of the largest open spaces in the East. Similar to Joachim in the West, it is like a castle in the middle of a desolate land. I think a head-to-head hand-to-hand combat is unavoidable.”
“If the enemy forces exceed 150,000, securing a high ground for the artillery and elemental corps is the top priority. The rest of the troops must defend them and the commander-in-chief and other soldiers must secure the way.”
“notice? Are there any hills near Rimt Castle? Didn’t I say it was an open area?”
“Using Elementalists, you can temporarily create a high ground.”
“Then we should send a scouting party to figure out the difference between the map and the actual terrain and decide where to build the hill.”
On the 25th day of the march, Yuma’s forces were able to join Randell’s advance party.
The road from Gray Forest to Highmac was in two directions. Randel joined in the middle of moving in the lower direction of High Mac and Yuma in the upper direction.
Landel’s force, which had departed with 30,000 men, lost about a thousand soldiers. There were three battles with the demon army while marching around the Gray Forest.
“There was one raid and two chases. The raid was again by the guys who came out of the burrow, but it was close to 2,000. It’s a great victory compared to the lost troops, but somehow it’s thin. The number of enemies we have encountered so far is too small.”
“Lord Randell thought so, too.”
Randall wiped his sword with a cloth and told Yuma what had happened.
Randell’s scouting party confirmed that the enemies were waiting at Rimt Castle.
The number of enemy soldiers estimated by the reconnaissance team looking at Limt Castle was about 10,000.
However, after receiving the report, Randel judged that there must be far more enemies waiting in the caves under the open field.
“My friends seem to be planning a sit-in in Limt Castle. When dealing with an enemy like that, it’s enough to cut off the supply line. But unlike regular soldiers, they don’t need supplies. I do not eat or sleep.”
“Yes.”
“There is no answer other than an all-out war.
It would be nice if we knew the damn numbers and got into a fight.”
After crossing the central desert for more than two months, High Mac at the western end was now close at hand.
Thanks to the lack of major battles, they moved so quickly, but the problem was that the size of the enemy was unknown.
“Why don’t you camp near Rimt Castle and re-evaluate the scale?”
“As for ordinary soldiers, in battles between humans, of course, that is true.
However, if a burrow suddenly rises between camps, it is like being exposed to an attack.”
“That too.”
“I think it would be a good idea to finish the actual terrain reconnaissance as soon as possible, establish a high ground, and then attack at once. If you occupy the castle quickly, it will be easier to deal with the guys digging holes.
Anyway, it was impossible to accommodate all 150,000 troops inside the Rimt Castle.
Therefore, since the enemy’s ambush position is unconditionally the nearby open area, Randell’s opinion was to occupy the castle and deal with the enemy within it.
It took a considerable amount of time for the enemy to come out of the bar he experienced directly when fighting Niackle.
It would take at least two or three hours for 150,000 troops to come out.
“We can’t push our supply corps into the castle anyway, so we have to finish the battle within two days. It is better to take a castle and then fight than to be surrounded in the open.”
“If the enemy is 150,000, can Sir Randell and I clear the road in time?”
“You speak weakly, my friend. What is there that the two of us can’t do? I think even 200,000 would be enough.”
“But even after clearing the road, it’s a problem. Amanzo, who received an ogre as a sacrifice, is holding out in the castle.”
“No matter what strategy you plan, there are countless variables on the battlefield. In fact, there is no other way than to bump into it. My usual friend is more daring than me.”
“Because the lives of 50,000 soldiers are at stake.”
“After that, the whole of the East is at stake. Don’t worry too much. Thanks to you, the soldiers’ morale is at its peak. I heard you summoned eight dragons a while ago? Great anyway.”
Just before arriving at Rimt Castle, the reconnaissance team finished grasping the actual terrain and corrected the map. However, in the process, about 30 scouts were caught and killed by the enemy.
Based on the revised map, the guides decided on six locations to build the hills.
It was night.
In the eyes of Yuma and Randel, they could see the outline of Rimt Castle in the distance. Without a single light, it looked like an abandoned castle.
A desolate and vast open area. Yuma put his palm on the barren land and remembered Yohaim, the first time he faced Amanzo.
The guy is waiting for him in that castle. When I thought so, my teeth gnashed.
‘Tomorrow will come to an end, you bastard…
the time has come to end the long evil relationship.
The commanding staff and staff moved busily. The day was bright and there were a lot of elements to check last before hitting the castle.
Isn’t it strange to think that an all-out war will suddenly start over there tomorrow when it’s so quiet?”
Natalie came up to Yuma and said.
“huh. It doesn’t feel right.”
Yuma wasn’t the only one who felt that way. Randall, who had gone through countless battlefields in his life, as well as other commanders were wrapped in similar emotions.
On the other hand, most of the soldiers were bizarrely enthusiastic. They had completely erased the word ‘defeat’ from their heads.
It was like that from the first time I saw Yuma almost single-handedly push away Naiakl’s large army at the Kuzan Castle.
The soldiers could not think of losing under any circumstances as long as Yuma was leading the way.
[Master! Tomorrow, you will sit on the throne of the Demon God. Kyaha!]
“Rakir. Did you know that you are included in the Elemental Corps unit?”
[Actually, I didn’t like it, so I came here. I have to take orders from human commanders!
I am! It means Demon King!] “If it’s black, black. You’re even posted to Central Highlands. You are the core of the Central Spirit Force’s firepower. Quitel was given to me to use at times like this.”
As Yuma widened his eyes, Rakir jumped up and lowered his head.
[Ep. By the way, even here the demon is vibrating… I’m worried that a lot of people will die.]
“Oh? What’s up. our mutt. Are you worried about humans dying?”
[Actually, humans can die as much as they like, but it’s because the lord will be sad if that happens, girl. Come over here and scratch me.]
Fortunately, no oysters erupted between the barracks during the night.
Yuma and the commanding staff were worried about the attack, but the night passed safely.
In the morning, 50,000 troops lined up and waited for orders from the commanding staff.
Yuma looked around the troops with powerful eyes and raised Ascalon high once. Then the soldiers silently raised their spears and responded.
“I will immediately form a high ground and start the operation.”
Hill formation and troop deployment began almost simultaneously.
First, the warriors, including Tane, ran through the open field with cavalrymen and spiritists.
Then, the cavalry of each unit spread out in six directions toward the position where the hill was to be built, leading the infantry to follow.
All of the leaders in power from each country, including King Fitz, were at the forefront.
Troops lined up in four columns formed an arch at the edge of the clearing.
Around that time, oysters began to rise one by one right in front of Rimt Castle. As expected, the enemy was underground.
Yuma stood side by side with Randall and watched the battle between friend and foe. Demon soldiers were pouring out of the cave.
“Six, seven, eight… Each oyster will have at least 3,000 troops, so there are easily over 20,000 already.”
It took an hour for 15 oysters to rise. In the meantime, the high ground the spirit unit was raising was about half completed.
The enemy soldiers who came out of the cave were forming a hectic rank. The enemy had not yet begun to advance.
“At 15, it would be 35,000 to 40,000. Don’t you think that’s all there is?”
“It appears to be waiting for us to approach.”
“If we push our troops towards Limt Castle first, they will probably plan to raise a tunnel from the rear and surround it. Other than that, they can’t use it in this open area.”
“Then I’ll have to go tell you that the number is wrong.”
Yuma climbed onto Tulka’s back and reached out to Randall. Randell understood Yuma’s meaning and smiled.
“You two are talking about going first, stirring them up, and putting up the oysters that will come up later, right?”
“Yes.”
“There are very few knights in the world who are brave enough to jump alone into tens of thousands of enemies, but the two of us are almost the best. Then let’s go!”
Hmm!
Yuma took a deep breath and let out a voice that resonated throughout the open area.
“All troops, don’t follow me and Lord Randell, and get into full formation!”
Wow!
As Tulka started running, the soldiers cheered.
More than 30,000 enemy soldiers had already camped in front of the castle. The two of them were running into it alone, so if those two weren’t for Yuma and Randel, even their teammates would have snorted.
However, the soldiers watching them only had their hearts pounding.
It was to the point of wondering what kind of activity they would do again this time to make their hearts flutter.
Before the two of them could get off the tulka and swing their swords, a new burrow rose up. The demon army also judged that the two could not be stopped with 340,000.
“Kaaak!”
Kaak!”
The Demon Army soldiers in the lead ranks started screaming and running out.
The moment the distance with the enemy reached about 200 meters, Yuma and Randel jumped off the Tulka at the same time.
come!”
Randall shouted, putting an aura on his twin swords. And Yuma swung his Ascalon aiming at the middle of the enemy lines.
It was an Aura Blade that had recently realized its true meaning.
The space was cut out of nowhere, and the demonic soldiers rushing into the Aura Blade were mercilessly cut off.
“No friend. Wait a minute, what else is that! What else did you learn!”
“Concentrate on the battle, Sir Randell.”
Yuma grinned and patted Randel on the shoulder.
Enemy soldiers were coming from all directions. However, the two had a light expression as if they were warming up.
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