Chapter 87 Hector’s Star (1)
The border between Cairo and Hector.
A group of people has set up camp in the vicinity.
It was a secret base that was not revealed to the outside world, and the number easily exceeded hundreds even at a cursory glance.
“I just received a report that I passed through the Southern Training Center and was heading to the rear camp. The operation seems to have worked. The Kingdom of Cairo is currently oblivious to our strategy as it is blocking the attack of the defense line.”
It was the article’s report.
A man who receives reports with a calm face.
Edwin Hector looked at the map spread out on his desk and said.
“It is still too early to be vigilant. Tell the commanders who are attacking Cairo’s defenses to wait as long as the opponent doesn’t give up. The important thing for us is not to break down the castle wall in front of us. If the plan succeeds, then the southern front can be taken over naturally.”
this operation.
Security was life.
So, over the course of a year, he grasped the southern front’s border pattern, and before starting the operation, Jackson’s Ranger troops infiltrated the southern front.
It was a very dangerous route up a steep mountain range, but at dawn this morning, Jackson reported that he had arrived at the designated location as scheduled and hid himself.
The operation had just begun.
The Kingdom of Cairo would have been taken aback by the surprise attack, but the real intention was hidden within it.
‘The power on the southern front is very weak. If we had attacked with all our might from the beginning, we would have been able to break through all the defenses of the southern front in at least 4 hours. However, that alone cannot be said to have completely captured the southern front. In the end, the important thing is the existence of the Warp Gate. If the Cairo main force crosses over to the southern front through that place, we will have no choice but to fight.’
Cairo kingdom.
No matter how vigilant they were, they were not without a remedy.
A warp gate is a magical crystal.
It was a means of moving long distances at once, and the appearance of warp gates changed the way war was fought.
Troops in the South to the West.
Troops in the West to the South.
Warp gates made physically impossible things possible in an instant.
Therefore, capturing the Warp Gate on the battlefield was discussed as a very important issue.
It is intended to cut off enemy reinforcements, but it can also be used offensively if a normally functioning warp gate is captured.
aka connect. It was a method of resetting the coordinates of the warp gate and using it in reverse, and because of that, the warp gate was usually equipped with an explosive device.
Cairo’s rear camp.
There was a warp gate there.
It was the reason Roman was able to arrive in the south in ten days, and the Cairo Kingdom placed a warp gate in the rear in case of any unforeseen circumstances.
Even if you are attacked by enemies.
While the foremost defensive positions were doing their job, they believed it was a safe location because they could call in allies or choose to destroy them.
That’s it.
It was Edwin Hector’s goal.
‘The Kingdom of Cairo is now completely off guard. They didn’t even expect that we would attack in the first place, and they must be distracted by the visible attack. Now is a golden opportunity. If Jackson’s rangers secretly infiltrate the rear camp and capture the warp gate. We can engulf the southern front in one fell swoop.’
only if you succeed
It was a no-lose strategy.
Without a warp gate, the Kingdom of Cairo will not be able to quickly send troops to the southern front, and in the meantime, if you attack from the front and rear at the same time, the defensive positions will inevitably collapse.
From then on, it was a very easy matter.
The moment the Southern Front is in control, Hector’s Kingdom gains the initiative.
Underground of the secret stronghold.
There was a warp gate that had been painstakingly installed for a year.
As soon as Jackson reports success, all troops here will be moved to the rear positions.
Edwin Hector said.
“We must not rule out the possibility that the operation may fail in any case. Be prepared to destroy the warp gates for the worst. If Jackson’s operation fails, we will destroy the warp gate and launch a second operation.”
“All right.”
A cruelly rational judgment.
The knight lowered his head and thought.
‘The man called Hector’s Star. Because of Edwin Hector, the kingdom of Hector will be revived again.’
that was sure
Edwin Hector’s birth as a prince was the blessing of Hector’s kingdom.
* * *
McBurney got up right away.
I lost my mind for a while from the relief that I was alive, but when the potion’s recovery effect went around, I came back to my senses.
“… Keugh.”
Pain arose throughout the body.
My stomach was upset.
The potion healed the wound quickly, but it did not completely prevent the aftereffects.
Examining the abdomen, the torn skin was delicately connected.
It seemed that someone had cured him while he passed out.
“Are you awake?”
It was Chris.
Suddenly at the sight.
The last memory came to mind.
As he was about to accept his death, Roman Dmitri, whom Chris served, appeared and saved his life.
‘How could he show up at Southern Training Center?’
Doubts arose.
Roman Dmitry was assigned to the reserve units of the 5th Line of Defense.
Even before the southern training center was attacked, obviously the 5 lines of defense were in a very precarious situation, and according to common sense, Roman Dmitri had an obligation to help the 5th line of defense, not here.
I thought that maybe he might have run away because he judged that it was dangerous.
I know very well that Roman Dmitri is not that kind of person, but isn’t it always a place where unexpected nature is revealed on the battlefield?
McBurney asked frankly.
how it happened.
And the answer that came back surprised him.
“After hearing the news of the Hector Kingdom’s attack, we immediately headed for the 5th line of defense. And there… … .”
The talk was brief.
other than worrying.
McBurney was genuinely amazed at the fact that, rather than running away, he had defeated his enemies.
“You are so wonderful.”
It was sincere.
Hector’s surprise attack.
There would have been no time to prepare, but Roman Dmitri made the most ideal judgment and produced the result of defeating the enemy.
The determination and brute force shown in the process.
Even without seeing the scene in person, I could fully appreciate how great it was.
‘also.’
The only person prepared for war.
Roman did not disappoint.
It was a great comfort to McBurney to have a man like him on the southern front.
The conversation could not go any further.
Roman.
he came out of the building
* * *
Roman checked McBurney’s condition.
The fact that there was no particular problem, I immediately asked the main point.
“Please explain in detail what happened at the Southern Training Center.”
“All right.”
I searched for memories.
My physical condition was horrendous, but I remembered the incident clearly.
“It was about two hours ago that we were attacked by the Hector Kingdom. As usual, we were preparing for the next rider’s training, but Hector’s soldiers suddenly appeared and attacked us. I quickly gathered my troops and tried to fight against the enemies, but the difference in power was so great that there was no way to hold on. The result is as you can see. Even we do not know if Viscount Bale, who was unilaterally massacred and the commander of the Southern Training Center, is alive or dead.”
2 hours.
It was an important point.
Being able to attack so quickly obviously meant that the enemy had already infiltrated the southern front.
“Was there anything unusual about the outfits of the enemies?”
“Everyone was lightly armed. And the face of the figure who seemed to be the enemy commander was full of scars.”
“You said it was full of wounds?”
“yes.”
light armament.
A face full of scars.
There was a specific person.
While investigating the southern front, Roman also identified key figures in Hector’s kingdom.
“It could be the ranger unit.”
“… ah!”
McBurney’s eyes widened.
seemed to have heard
Hector Kingdom’s ranger unit.
The chief who leads them said that he regards the scars on his face from numerous wars as a medal.
It was an old knowledge that he didn’t come up with well, but he was surprised that Roman recognized it right away.
but.
That alone did not clear the question.
McBurney asked.
“If it was a Ranger unit, it could have infiltrated the southern front in advance. But why they attacked the Southern Training Center is not understood. If you have occupied an advantageous position. Wouldn’t it be natural to use that advantage to quickly break down the first line of defense? But they moved in reverse. Rather than going to the front, we attacked the southern training center on the way to the rear.”
“It is as you say.”
“What is that… .”
“Since there is a southern training center on the way to the rear camp, you guys have no choice but to be attacked.”
Confused McBurney.
Roman told him the truth.
“The Hector Kingdom is currently using a smoke screen operation. Attacking the front line of defense is just a trick. Their real purpose is the warp gate in the rear camp.”
that.
It was a shocking truth.
* * *
The first time I met a soldier at the Southern Training Center.
Roman thought.
‘The fact that the enemy attacked the southern training center means that the real destination is not the front line of defense. If you follow this road, the only destination is the rear camp. What is your purpose? If I made a mistake, I might end up surrounded.’
A hypothesis was formulated.
If the reason for attacking even during smoke screen operation is in the rear position.
Could it be that it is a warp gate that can create variables?
At that time, it was just a hypothesis.
and.
He was convinced by torturing Hector’s soldiers.
‘The Hector Kingdom has strong confidence in this war. A winning strategy that will surely win if you succeed.
It is only to occupy the warp gate in the rear.
If the operation is successful, Hector Kingdom will not only block Cairo’s reinforcements, but it will also be possible to use them aggressively.’
warp gate.
This is the part that surprised me the most while learning about the new world.
The crystal of magic that omits space taught Roman that the culture of magic was as great as martial arts.
Edwin Hector.
His strategy was discovered by an unexpected presence.
McBurney jumped to his feet.
His expression contorted in excruciating pain, but that didn’t matter now.
“With that strategy, shouldn’t we be helping the rear camp right now? I will do my best too.”
“no.”
Roman shook his head.
said McBurney.
The timing of the Ranger’s attack.
2 hours ago from now.
If so, one conclusion could be reached.
“It was 1 hour and 30 minutes ago when Hector Kingdom’s ranger troops attacked the southern training center and left. If that’s enough, it’s already time to put their strategy into action. McBurney. Have you ever received a call from the rear camp that the enemy has attacked?”
“… no way.”
“okay.”
Even knowing the truth.
Roman was in no hurry.
Exactly, there was no reason to rush.
“They have been preparing for war against us for a long time and should have occupied the warp gate by now. What we need to do now is clear. Soon, if enemies appear in the rear, the troops on the southern front, including us, will be completely isolated. We have to fight the Hector Kingdom here without the help of the kingdom and survive.”
It was as expected.
that time.
Hector’s ranger troops succeeded in capturing the warp gate.