Chapter 244. They did what they were told not to do.
The Ernesia Kingdom army had been confronting the border fortress for several days after establishing a base on the plain in front of the fortress.
However, a full-scale battle never took place.
Instead of starting a siege yet, he sent a message condemning the saintess’ act while waiting for troops in front of the fortress gate, and invited her to surrender.
never went into an attack.
This is because occupation is not the goal.
It was enough to accept surrender.
However, Seongguk-gun’s answer was always firm.
Even though I had already invited surrender for the third time, a stone flew instead of an answer.
It means great refusal.
“It’s just a pity that I can’t respond when you’ve been refusing so well.”
The Marquis of Henilton, who was in charge of general command of the advance party, gathered each lord in the conference room prepared in the barracks and said as if it were a joke.
Even today, Seongguk-gun was still not responding with the castle gate locked.
“That’s right. Not knowing fractions is enough.”
“Aren’t those who claim to worship gods really brazen?”
The other nobles also seemed to agree with the Marquis of Henilton.
Deep down, they looked frustrated as if they were itching somewhere.
“By the way, it’s really frustrating. Do you have to wait and wait like this? Why don’t we attack first?”
“Hmm, drink rash words.”
When a young aristocrat made a clumsy remark that seemed to have lost control of his blood, Henilton scolded him.
The decision that was discussed and made in advance is to wait until the main unit joins.
“The main unit will come soon. Wait until then.”
At first, there were no objections.
There is a feeling of being a little dissatisfied, and no one expresses it explicitly.
however.
Another aristocrat said this.
“…I heard that Arell-sama is joining us.”
“Yes. I’m just temporarily in charge of command. When he comes, I will move out of this place.”
This time, Arell is in charge of all command.
And apart from that, the 16th Knights led by Cania Ernesia also departed late due to circumstances and is scheduled to join them at a different time.
On this battlefield, no one other than Arell was worthy of commanding the Ernesia kingdom army, regardless of title or bloodline.
No one was dissatisfied with that.
This is because Arel’s reputation has already been proven in the last war.
“If Arel-nim comes, this war will end.”
Should I call it trust or blind faith?
It was an astounding sound to hear.
“Isn’t it okay to be careless? Even in this situation, it is definitely at war.”
Even during a confrontation, there was a possibility of being caught off guard and being counterattacked.
Seongguk is accustomed to war due to a long-standing dispute with a different race, so it was never an opponent to be taken lightly.
“Let’s just wait carefully as Arel-nim asked us to do.”
At first, Hanilton said the truth.
I don’t know if you don’t know the heart of those who want to establish a major by playing an active part right away…..
In fact, it’s the same for you, but isn’t it an order for now?
“…Wouldn’t it be wise to wait for Miss Henilton?”
However, there was someone who poured cold water on the atmosphere of acceptance.
“Gimment Ball?”
“Seongguk doesn’t even dare to counterattack and is hiding there. Should I be afraid?”
Marquis of Guimment.
Like Hanilton, he is one of the lords who volunteered for this war. “…First
of all,
the order…
The Marquis of Guimment was strangely nervous and tried to claim something.
“The people of Seongguk are so frightened that they can’t even move. Then, isn’t this the opportunity?”
“A chance? Lord Giment, what the hell are you…
The Marquis of Hanilton, realizing what he was claiming, frowned.
“You mean we’re going to march like this?”
“Wouldn’t that be possible? It’s a unit that was organized considering that a battle would happen in the first place.”
That’s not wrong.
Although Seongguk did not actively fight, it became a trend to first set up camp and see the situation, but originally, there was nothing strange if a fierce battle started right away.
Not without siege equipment.
If you set your mind to it, you can enter the siege right away, even tomorrow.
“Shouldn’t we attack when we can drive? It’s good to be cautious, but it’s also necessary to be bold.”
“What we do after Arel-nim comes is… Shouldn’t we ask him?”
“Wouldn’t it take ten days? Do you not know if they will come up with something after that?”
“Hmm?…”
Although it took the Marquis of Giment strangely to show impatience, on the one hand, Henryton also wanted to agree.
“Lord Giment… isn’t it because of the past?”
“Why would I do that!”
He twitched his lips as if he was about to stumble upon something.
In fact, everyone knows.
That the Marquis of Guimment had been seriously defeated by the forces of the Three Kingdoms Alliance, which had been counterattacking in the last war.
And deep down, he desperately wants a chance to make up for his past stigma.
“I want you to drink words that will cause misunderstanding.
It was just a shame that I let go of the opportunity to push forward even now.”
“A chance…is it?”
Henilton also became conflicted inside.
He thought it was the right time to attack.
Hesitation is only a bending of one’s will because it is the decision of the royal family.
“What about the others? Don’t you see it as an opportunity?”
The Marquis of Guimment turns his head and asks, as if seeking everyone’s consent.
The other nobles, who had been listening silently, began to cautiously agree, one by one.
“I… I also think of it as an opportunity.”
“If you don’t hit now, when will you step out?”
“you’re right.”
When did we agree to wait and see just a while ago…
In fact, everyone is thirsty for achievements.
Opportunities for a person from an aristocratic family to make a mark are not so common.
But war is different.
If you establish a major, you can receive a generous evaluation afterwards.
Depending on the battlefield, even titles can be bestowed.
However, since the last war, the nobles of Ernesia Kingdom have not had a chance to stand on the battlefield.
This is because there was no country that easily fought a fight because its power had grown stronger.
To be honest, if we miss this opportunity, there might really be no war after that.
It must have been that he was anxious about that fact one by one.
“Most of all, I heard that Mr. Arell hates troublesome things. If so, isn’t it the duty of a servant to alleviate that worry?”
“???? Mmm.”
Hanilton was conflicted.
The same goes for wanting to make a mark.
But it is also true that hesitating.
If you win, everything will be fine, but what if you lose?
“In addition, the quality of our army is incomparable to that of the past. What are you afraid of?”
Giment blatantly encouraged Henilton.
“If you bring any great commander to ask for his opinion, he will give you the same answer. It is a battle that can already be won.”
The capital is superior, and the equipment is also superior.
In fact, everyone’s confidence is filled with self-confidence.
“….Right.”
Hanilton nodded as if he had finally made up his mind.
“As you said, now might be the right time.”
“Oh oh! Do you understand, Gib-kun?”
For now, he pretends to be persuasive, but a strange smile hangs on Henryton’s lips.
Deep down, I might have wanted someone to encourage me.
Everyone noticed, but now I didn’t bother to point it out.
Everyone is blinded by greed.
He said that only words would ease Arell’s troubles, but in reality, he was afraid that his achievements would be taken away.
“But we cannot judge by ourselves. First of all, let’s call the knights who are good at siege and seek their opinions.”
“Of course! okay! Let it be.”
They laughed and nodded.
I was looking for detailed opinions.
It is intuition that the answer has already been decided.
Thus, the advance party of the Ernesia Kingdom immediately decided to actively attack the border fortresses of the Gelnian Castle.
No nobles were against it.
The next day, the army of Ernesia delivered a final warning to the border fortress of the Zelnian Castle.
“Open the gates.”
The Marquis of Henilton, as their representative, conveyed the meaning directly to them using a magic tool for voice transmission.
“If you surrender and open the way even now, I won’t harm you or anyone else!”
But only his voice echoes in vain.
But regardless, he cried out.
Wearing a strange smile seemed to welcome the current situation.
“If there is no answer, we will have no choice but to capture your fortress!”
Again no answer
Finally, the nobles who watched the situation secretly smiled.
I am delighted in my heart that I finally have the opportunity to set up my major.
“Lord Henryton.”
“Um, I can’t help it.”
Finally, pretending reluctantly, he drew his sword.
“No further notices! Attack!”
As soon as his instructions were given, the soldiers rushed to capture the castle as if they had waited.
A saint of the Zelnian Holy Kingdom.
In the conference room located inside the palace, Saint Nelvenia had to receive an urgent report on the current situation of the war.
“This is a call from Fort Nuaton. It is said that a full-scale battle has begun.”
“…Ernesia guys… in the end, they seem to have decided to attack directly.”
“Goyans… where did you dare…
the priests clicked their tongues and waited patiently for Nelvenia to say something.
“It’s embarrassing to attack with such absurd force.”
As if to match her mood, they were busy cursing the Ernesia Kingdom army while shedding cold sweat.
It wasn’t for nothing that they were particularly eager to please her more than usual.
after war is declared.
There was a minority of objectionable opinions against her.
From the beginning, there was a faction opposed to the holy war, at least in the Zelnian Holy Kingdom.
Priests who insist that we should be reformed through dialogue and tolerance rather than war.
Nelvania thoroughly rejected them this time.
Until now, I pretended to listen to my opinion, but now it was different.
It relentlessly relegated them to the provinces.
Maybe it was because their presence bothered them before the war.
He didn’t have the guts to vomit after seeing what had happened to those he had a crush on.
“I see…
Nelvania finally opened her mouth as if lamenting with her eyes closed.
