Chapter 267. Dragon hunting (3)
“First of all, I told the lords about this. I’ll explain it to you guys as well, so listen carefully. First of all, the punitive force will be limited to 20,000.”
As I explained to the nobles beforehand, I began to explain the dragon subjugation operation.
I’m sorry for making them suffer for no reason, but since I’m going to take on a bigger role, I need to explain the operation in more detail than others.
That’s why I deliberately called them out after the strategy meeting and explained them.
“20,000… isn’t that a little?”
Asha carefully questioned.
The fact that 20,000 is too small means that it is too small to deal with dragons.
“Actually, I was originally going to reduce it to about 10,000. Even 20,000 was compromised so that there should be at least this number.”
If you think in general terms, you might think that you have to mobilize your entire army because you have to deal with a creature as powerful as a dragon, but that’s a complacent idea.
“Why? Wouldn’t it be better to have more?”
“That’s because the amount I can command is the limit.”
It is necessary to conduct delicately and precisely.
That’s why it is necessary to divide each unit within 20,000 and move while commanding in real time.
I will lead all of them.
That’s why if the number increases beyond this, I’ll be in trouble!
“Anyway, it’s difficult to inflict a critical hit if the number of regular soldiers increases. Can’t you tell them to pierce the monster that even blocked Kania’s older sister’s sword?”
The three of them were silent as if in agreement.
“So the number of soldiers is only needed to confuse the dragon. More than that will only result in unnecessary sacrifices.
Instead, the raid will be led by Kania-nuna, all of the 16th Knights, and Asha Seina, you guys will also help.”
“I see…is it because we know about Kania-sama’s movements?”
“okay.”
I nodded.
“I see… I definitely understand.
Then what is the role of the rest of the soldiers?
“As I said earlier, it was to draw the dragon’s attention. And I’ll do the hard work to tie you up.”
I took out the map I had brought on the table in the middle of the barracks.
Since he had already explained it once, he had drawn a circle on the plain in front of the fortress.
“this is??????”
“If my predictions are correct, tomorrow the dragon will come out to this point to repulse our forces.”
“Isn’t it fighting on top of the fort?”
It was Dia who asked the question.
I shook my head at him.
“If you do, the fortress will be destroyed as well.”
Will the fortress be safe when it rampages with its huge body and attack power?
That’s why Nelvenia is concerned about a full-scale battle and will try to settle outside the fortress if possible.
“In the meantime, the rest of the army will attack the fortress by surprise. Because we have to hold the feet of the enemy soldiers to keep them from interfering with the punitive force.”
This command was to be entrusted to other lords.
It’s a siege. They can command enough.
if not?
I’ll throw it under the fort after the battle.
“Basically, you can think of the dragon subjugation as taking place on the plains.”
For that, he calculated that he would move on flat ground, and ordered the soldiers to be well armed in advance.
“The detailed arrangement will be explained later. Um… then…
“That… Arell-sama?”
Dia, who was listening, quietly pointed at her face as if she didn’t understand a thing.
“Currently, Arel-nim’s instructions do not include my role.”
“Don’t get me wrong, I haven’t forgotten you, Dia.”
“I don’t think so.”
Dia shakes her head in an apologetic manner.
I smiled bitterly and explained.
“In the first place, I’m going to organize the main axis of the punitive force’s attack with knights who deal with Auras, including Kania noona. Do you know why?”
“yes.”
Dia answered without hesitation.
“This is because our magic has a half effect on dragons.”
“That’s right.”
When a dragon is born, it is no different from a creature that has already reached the pinnacle of magic.
Humans spend a long time practicing ascetic practices and accumulating classes.
On the other hand, when dragons were born, they had already reached a realm that humans could not reach.
“Especially when it comes to magic, not only are they simply proficient, but their resistance is also no joke. It should be considered that the attacks of human wizards are ineffective.”
By calculation, for a human mage to win against an ordinary dragon, there must be 150 8th class mages or 10 9th class mages.
It is a common sense impossible condition.
That’s why I don’t intend to use magic for attacks.
“That’s why I’m going to assign a separate role other than attacking to the wizards in the punitive force… And I’ll give Dia you another important role. I’ll explain that later.”
“yes.”
Seeing Dia nod in agreement, I pointed to the map again.
“First, let’s explain the layout. First of all, from here…
I explained to them the strategy to subdue the dragon until late at night.
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I explained confidently, but it’s not that I’m not worried.
If there is a chance that the saintess will notice my intentions first and act unexpectedly.
To be honest, I was thinking of putting the subjugation aside for now if I’m wrong.
If you go further than that, you will be harmed on this side.
And the dragon tried to deal with it no matter how I tried other means.
Fortunately, I didn’t seem to have to go through all that trouble.
‘…First of all, it worked out as I first thought.’ Upon receiving the report that the dragon was heading straight to the main base of the punitive force, he was relieved at first.
As expected, the saintess hadn’t noticed until this point.
“Then, shall I make up my mind soon?”
A total of ten communication spheres are placed in front of me.
It is possessed by the knights who were in charge of commanding each group of the battle punitive force.
Each of the aristocrats was looking at it anxiously.
“…Is this kind of command really possible?”
There are also those who ask anxiously.
I guess so.
Now I intend to listen to all the reports from these ten communication channels at the same time and conduct them.
I’ll show you what true multitasking is.
Naturally, the lords who heard this method were horrified at first.
way that makes no sense.
“are you okay. If it is me, it is possible.”
I persuaded him by half-forced, with the eloquence and confidence characteristic of a genius.
I can’t help but think it’s impossible.
If there are a lot of ordinary people, just commanding three or five units will get you confused, but for me, it’s no problem.
Because I have a lot of experience and achievements.
Even now, separate voices flow from the ten communication ports.
I hear all of these separately and distinguish them.
It is not a grandiose technique such as division of thought.
It’s just thinking fast and coming to conclusions quickly.
A high level of concentration…. A feat that is impossible for someone who is not used to using their brain.
Without such extensive experience, it is impossible to make quick judgments.
It’s actually hard work.
It eats up a lot of mental power.
It’s impossible unless you build up a level of discipline that even sarira comes out of your body.
I am about to do this.
The moment I made up my mind, a report came in that the dragon had finally entered the operational start range.
“good. From now on, do as I instruct you.”
I licked my lips and winked at the others not to disturb.
Everyone watches me, paying attention to even the sound of breathing.
Let’s show them what really dirty control is.
“I will start hunting dragons from now on.”
The moment has finally come when I will speak the most since I was born in this lifetime.
I’ll show you what a man who fights with his mouth really is.
“All-out assault.”
At the same time that Arell began to command the start of the battle, the dragon subjugation team began fighting the white dragon in earnest.
Above the head, a pure white dragon flaps its wings and charges.
It was a subjugation party that they had prepared for once in advance, but once again they witnessed the majesty of the dragon and almost forgot to breathe for a moment.
gurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry of
breath. A low cry leaked from the dragon’s mouth, and white cold air rose from within.
“Don’t be idly by! We move according to Arel-sama’s command! Start spread! Each unit follow the command of the unit commander!”
Shouts of repetition erupted here and there, and the punitive force, divided into ten small units of 2,000 soldiers, began to move as originally planned.
Now, Arel was giving instructions to the commanders of each small unit.
“Confuse the dragon as much as possible!”
First, the cavalry, which is divided into a total of four units, work together to hover around the dragon and attract attention.
The dragon just shakes its head as if reflexively reacting to the movement.
And as if aiming for the gap, a unit rushed to the rear and approached, thrusting out a spear.
Its power is weak and bounced off the scales, but it was enough to touch the dragon’s temper.
Troops hurriedly took a detour before hitting the tail.
Not one or two, but a large number of troops evaded the dragon’s movement with a narrow gap.
This is thanks to the almost predictable instructions.
Soldiers here and there say “Whew?” A faint sigh of relief was heard.
The roar of the unit commanders burst out as if whipping them.
“There is no time to relax! Hurry up!”
In this way, each unit began to respond to the dragon’s attack by moving freely.
“To the right at number 3. Aim for the 4th foot, hit and run away. Retreat at full speed number 10!”
I continued to give orders while touching the communication port one after another.
“If the dragon attacks head-on, always dodge left and right.”
busy busy!
Really multitasking ten things at once!
What kind of idiot would think of such a hard road!
I had a reflexive thought, but this must have been something I brought on myself.
The nobles watching from the barracks were at a loss for words when they saw me giving command close to their predictions and seeing the punitive force fighting the dragon skillfully.
You must have thought that it was not a human command.
‘For now, it’s somehow done getting the dragon’s attention and tying it up.’
Also as expected
The dragon handled by the saintess Nelvenia has a somewhat strange habit from that of normal dragons, just as Kania’s older sister had predicted.
No, rather than a habit, I’d say it’s an instinct.
I’m just reacting to the battle as it is visible and intrusive.
As evidence of that, it reacts nervously to every attack that poses no threat, waving its tail or chasing it to trample it.
It doesn’t fit the typical dragon fighting style.
Originally, dragons would have responded by ignoring humans as a group, piercing spears or shooting longbows.
There is no way humans can avoid ants just because ants flock to them, right?
But now that dragon is chasing each ant.
extremely inefficient
It seems that the specs are somehow off there.
If it’s an adult dragon, it’s normal for it to be five times stronger than it is now, right?
The cause can be roughly guessed.
‘It’s because the dragon’s consciousness itself is being taken away.’
