Revolutionary period – Germanian
imperial army camp.
Wilhelmina von Weinfeld’s great magic was activated, and the Guard Mage who was assisting her slumped down in their seats, having exhausted all their magical power.
Some of the more severe cases were so exhausted from vomiting that they ended up lying on the floor like corpses.
“Ahahaha, it’s gorgeous. It is a masterpiece, truly a masterpiece. The day will come when I will see this scene with my own eyes! “I want to show it to all the idiots in the Magic Kingdom!”
The person in charge, Wilhelmina, also had a gray face, but the old wizard was busy puffing out cigarette smoke from his teddy bear and admiring the natural disaster he had caused.
In fact, Archduke Leopold, the commander-in-chief, was astonished.
“The enemies were clearly retreating, so was there a need to show such important magic?”
Even in Archduke Leopold’s opinion, it had already gone beyond the point of being called magic.
A great magic that is closer to a miracle rather than magic.
Was it really necessary to use a hidden card among the hidden cards, which would inevitably result in defeat if the opponent was unaware of it, against an enemy who was already retreating and had only a few troops left?
The Archduke couldn’t help but be surprised when he saw the Saint of Francia blocking all the magic attacks from this side’s wizards, but seeing as that side began to retreat, there was clearly a limit.
It was even difficult to chase after that old witch because she had devastated the entire area with heavy rain.
From a tactical point of view, the Archduke could not understand the old witch’s antics.
However, Wilhelmina, who leisurely exhaled cigarette smoke, instead ridiculed the Archduke.
“Your Majesty the Grand Duke. Do you know how many magic amplification crystals were used to perform this spell?”
I’m not even a wizard so I can figure that out on my own.
The Archduke’s expression clearly represented what he wanted to say, and Wilhelmina giggled and laughed before opening her mouth.
“The price of that correction will be more expensive than a year’s worth of tax revenue for the Germanian Empire.”
Only then did Archduke Leopold open his mouth.
“Ahaha, your expression is worth seeing. Ahahaha!”
While Archduke Leopold was looking very shocked, the old witch laughed cheerfully.
“I didn’t expect you to run away so quickly, but I threw all my life’s savings into the air, so I can’t just waste it, right? “Once the wizard starts to cast the spell, it’s time to see the end.”
“Frau Weinfeld. “How much of that magic amplification crystal you mentioned remains?”
“I guess there’s enough left to use it one more time. “My men and I will need to rest for a few days.”
It was something that Archduke Leopold was very excited about.
“Then shouldn’t you have used it after consulting with me? “You thoughtlessly use such a sure-win card that costs a year’s worth of the empire’s tax revenue!”
Of course, it was none of Wilhelmina’s business.
“It would be difficult if you were mistaken, Grand Duke. I am not your subordinate, but have a contract with the empire. “The empire has decided to provide me with satisfactory research funds and a battlefield where I can raise my name. Isn’t that up to me no matter how I make a name for myself there?”
Wilhelmina laughed as she looked at the Archduke who was speechless.
“If I use up all of it and the empire really needs my power desperately, then it will be purchased with the empire’s finances.”
After finishing speaking, Wilhelmina seemed to have said all she had to say and turned her gaze back to the scene of the natural disaster she had caused and began to leisurely smoke a cigarette.
He pursues the truth while wasting time showing off his power to foolish people who have not received the magic’s blessing.
The high-ranking wizards of the Magic Kingdom are growing old by following such old-fashioned teachings and focusing only on the study of truth instead of properly utilizing the power they have accumulated.
No matter how great the magic the Magic Kingdom has built up, what good is it to study it all your life?
Since they don’t even know that they have this kind of power, aren’t the uncivilized fools who don’t even know magic the presumptuous nonsense that humans are equal?
For idiots who do not know the overwhelming difference in the depth of magic, it is quicker to show it once in person than to tell it a hundred times.
Regardless of whether the war is won or lost, her name will be recorded in history for a long time just because of the great magic she created today.
After seeing that, there will be younger generations who will change their minds even in the kingdom of magic, talking about wise neutrality and chasing old-fashioned truths.
Wilhelmina was satisfied with her decision to leave the Magic Kingdom and join the Empire.
Of course, only Wilhelmina did that.
‘What are wizards?’
The Archduke clicked his tongue and turned around to face the uninvited guest.
“Oh, the power of the Germanian Empire is truly amazing. Jim was truly impressed! If things continue like this, victory against those rebels is no longer a dream!”
“You are truly the hero and sage of the empire! “It is truly amazing!”
The Archduke touched his throbbing forehead at the sight of King Louis and the Duke of Lorraine coming this way excitedly.
Naturally, Wilhelmina, who was busy appreciating the magic she had created, completely handed the two over to the Archduke.
–
Revolutionary army garrison in Reims, central Francia Republic.
The atmosphere of the revolutionary army that gave up Bahua and retreated was so gloomy that it could not be seen any more.
There were approximately 1,000 casualties.
Considering that the imperial army also suffered considerable damage from light infantry fire and artillery fire, even though it lost territory, it did not mean that it was unilaterally pushed back in terms of engagement costs.
Ironically, the pursuit of the enemy light cavalry, which had been feared during the retreat, was not possible thanks to the heavy rain brought about by the Storm Witch and the ground turned into mud.
However, the morale of the army is extremely low due to the great magic shown by the Storm Witch, which can only be seen as a natural disaster itself.
In a gloomy atmosphere, Northern Army Chief of Staff Alexandre Werther spoke.
“Let us first summarize the confirmed facts.”
Werther raised his index finger.
“first. “It is estimated that quite expensive materials are needed to cast the great magic used by the Storm Witch.”
When the Storm Witch began to cast great magic, everyone who used magic, including me, knights and wizard Eris, felt the magic of their entire bodies plummet.
According to what Christine confirmed with the Magic Kingdom, this is a phenomenon that can occur when multiple magic amplification crystals are used in one area.
I also confirmed that the price of the magic amplification crystal was eye-wateringly expensive.
“Therefore, it is assumed that the great magic cannot be abused like that. This is only a hopeful observation. Still, it’s good news to have a clear omen before casting.”
Werther extended his middle finger.
“second. It took about 3 hours from the time the Storm Witch began to cast the great magic until it manifested itself. Considering that a magic circle was built and auxiliary wizards were assisting with it, it would be reasonable to assume that it cannot move while it is being cast.”
Finally, Werther stretched out his ring finger.
“third. This is the result of consulting with the knight Marquis de Lafayette and other wizards. It is presumed that an archmage equivalent to the Storm Witch would be able to protect one’s body using the mana that makes up the spell. Of course, the build-up of magic will be delayed, but it seems difficult to deal with it only with artillery fire, which is difficult to hit from a distance.”
So, to summarize.
It is an anti-magic spell that has a clear omen and requires a huge amount of money to be cast over a period of 3 hours, but you should give up the expectation that you will be able to block it with a lucky artillery attack from a distance.
“Once activated, a lightning storm pours down heavy rain. “The first heavy rain alone will destroy all of our gunpowder, so if it is activated even if it is not lightning, it can almost be considered a defeat.”
Screams came from all over the place.
“No, it’s a plague. “How can I catch something like that?”
Jerome Morel has a fiery temper.
“Give me orders. “My unit will perform any mission!”
Even during this time, Nicola is being needlessly passionate.
“I am worried about the morale of the soldiers. “I saw such a sight…”
Louis Desais was cautious, and Gaston remained silent next to him with a serious expression on his face.
“…You won’t accept a truce, right?”
Damien de Mirbeau, who spoke the last words, was stung by all the attention and slumped his shoulders.
After a moment of silence, Balian opened his mouth.
“Ha damn. “It’s a cowardly act of magic on a sacred battlefield where you must fight with tactics and skill.”
Even Balian, the great tactician, only vents his anger.
How do I catch that?
I thought about it a bit, but only one thing came to mind.
“If the knights surprise me when I start casting the great magic and I can somehow deal with the Storm Witch…”
But Balian shook his head.
“The opponent is Archduke Leopold. Since the hussars are acting as scouts, any attempt to launch a clumsy surprise attack will easily lead to their annihilation. “Don’t you, General, know very well how to deal with the expected assault of knights?”
I smiled bitterly as I recalled the memory of dispatching the Duke of Brittany and his knights with cannonballs.
I did it too, but there’s no way Archduke Leopold couldn’t do it.
As there was silence in the conference room, Balian raised his head.
“…But in the end, the only way is for the knights to break through and deal with the witch.”
“Is that possible, General?”
Balian sighed slightly and responded to the words of Northern Army Chief of Staff Werther.
“It won’t be easy, but there is no turning back. If you leave Reims, the capital Lumière is just a stone’s throw away. What will you do if Lumiere uses that magic again? Are you going to abandon the capital and run away?”
“But didn’t you say that a surprise attack with knights would fail?”
After hearing my question, Balian was silent for a moment as if he was thinking about it.
Only after a long time had passed did Balian look at me and open his mouth.
“It is possible if it is a head-on attack rather than a surprise attack. “They can’t fire on our troops’ backs either.”
“Attack head on. The enemy is not a fool, so he would strictly guard that witch in the middle of the enemy lines, but he managed to get there within 3 hours by breaking through the same number of troops commanded by Archduke Leopold. “Is that possible?”
There was a time when a Blue Knight did something like that on his own, but wasn’t that only possible because he was a Blue Knight and the enemy was the incompetent King Louis?
“…I have an idea. As a tactician, I really hate to rely on things like this, but we also have cards that they can’t counter. Once the road is opened, the knights lead the way and then the entire army launches an all-out offensive.”
The only weapons they can’t deal with are our knights, who have the slightest advantage over them, and our heavy cavalry, who have learned how to use magical power even a little.
…and Eris?
“Anyway, no matter how many reserves you leave in the rear or what you save, you will be defeated as soon as the Storm Witch uses anti-magic. “There is no other way than to pour everything out here.”
Deje, who had been listening quietly, opened his mouth.
“That’s all well and good, but would the soldiers who saw such a disaster follow the orders of such a reckless gamble?”
Honestly, I’m worried about that too. You charge head-on into the enemy camp, knowing that everyone will die the moment the magic runs out?
Even the drivers here right now look like they don’t want to do it, so it’s a good thing if they don’t protest.
Balian had a serious face, then looked at me and opened his mouth.
“So we need someone who will lead by example and jump into enemy territory. “Everyone in the soldiers knows this person, and he has such strength and symbolism.”
–
Inside the barracks, completely blocked from sunlight coming from outside.
The light emitted by Eris illuminates the barracks, which should be dark.
I was looking at the sight of Eris with her eyes closed, consecrating the arrows in her hands.
The Joker card used to shoot and kill King Louis’s knights’ guard, Stefan d’Artagnan, who killed the Blue Knight.
If I add my magic to the arrows that the saint has poured divine power into over the course of several days and fire them, I can easily break through quite a few magic barriers.
But I’m still not sure about this operation.
-To be honest, I have nothing to say even if the general and his knights reject this operation. I would like to go with you, but we need someone to lead the rear, and if I go, it will only be a distraction.
Balian’s answer to the protest from Damien and other of my subordinates, asking if they were planning to push us into the jaws of hell, is still ringing in my ears.
-But if we lose anyway, we are finished. It’s a bit irresponsible to say this, but wouldn’t he die here anyway or be executed by King Louis a little later, but wouldn’t he be there?
It’s not wrong.
But is this country really worth putting all of them, including me, in danger?
“Marquis.”
Eris looked at me and opened her mouth.
“why?”
“…Are you still thinking about it?”
“okay.”
Until this battle, my options were clear.
Since they were completely hostile to King Louis, the only thing left to do with foreign powers was purges, and the reason why they had to protect this country against foreign powers was clear.
To survive and have a better future with my people.
But what if that was impossible from the beginning?
Could Franzia, after my execution, have survived in the face of such an overwhelming disaster?
If the collapse of this country is something that cannot be prevented anyway, wouldn’t it be better to take Christine and run away abroad?
We all have enough money. If you escape to the Holy Church, you will not be touched by King Louis or the Empire.
…But you can’t save everyone.
I faced the purple eyes that were looking at me, engulfed in the soft light of divine power.
Eris, who trusted me and became a saint, will never choose the option of abandoning her people and leaving Franzia.
Perhaps even if I give up this country, Baron Dumont and Toulouse’s loyalists will remain in this land.
Like Count Lionel, who did not give up his territory until the end, even though he knew the only outcome was death.
I made my people make sacrifices to protect this republic, and now that I don’t think it will work, I’m giving up on them and running away?
Teeth grind on their own.
-If you cannot do so, Your Excellency, I intend to make sure that when people hear the name Lafayette, they think of me and not of ‘the Blue Knight.’
My words, which provoked the blue knight into making the final assault, were also a spell against myself.
Nevertheless, the image of Christine covered in blood cannot leave my mind.
What would she say if she heard that I was risking all of our lives to lead the way and jump into enemy territory?
Should I really gamble with all of our lives here?
I gritted my teeth and slowly approached Eris.
“Eris. “No, my lord.”
Eris flinched a little, but nodded quietly.
“Is it worth it for me and my people to risk our lives to protect this country?”
When I declared that I would no longer fight for this country after Christine was attacked, Eris looked sad.
Now he looks as if he is being held down by a weight.
“I don’t know. Because I’m not a queen or anything right now. To me, this country and its people were just something that had to be protected. But…”
Eris seemed a little hesitant and bowed her head to me.
“Still, I want to beg you. I hope you will lend us your strength to protect the people of this land. “I will do whatever I can.”
“Anything?”
“…Anything.”
The answer of a girl who hated hurting people and wanted to show only pure kindness.
Nevertheless, for Christine and my people, I am determined to get the blood of the saint on her hands.
“Please answer carefully, Her Royal Highness. What we are trying to do now may not be stepping forward to save everyone, but rather driving everyone to death in a struggle to avoid certain destruction. And now I am asking you, as a saint, to lead them and drive them into that limbo.”
Eris closed her eyes tightly and bit her lip.
A short period of time passed and her purple eyes opened again, emitting a calm glow.
“Do you remember? “What the Marquis said after he ordered me not to save everyone in Lionel.”
-What’s wrong with a saint who tries to save people? Those who decide who to save and who to kill are bad. So leave the responsibility to me.
I nodded, remembering what I said.
“…okay.”
“Those words were very comforting at the time. “When I thought about it later, I felt pathetic about myself.”
Eris smiled faintly.
“In the end, I say I’m saving people for this country, but I’ve never taken that responsibility. “I always ask the Marquis for help, and the Marquis said I should become queen for this country, so I thought I should do that.”
It was I who arbitrarily prepared Eris as a hand and asked her to make a choice.
“It shouldn’t be like that. The reason this country is in this situation is because the person who ultimately ascends to the throne does not take appropriate responsibility. So naturally, I relied on the Marquis, thinking he would lead me to the right path. “Even the moment the Marquis finally became exhausted and disillusioned with this country.”
The faint smile on Eris’s lips disappeared and a hard but firm tone rang out.
“Giving in here will only leave behind more humiliation and oppression than before for the people of this country and for all of us.”
A bright light shines in her purple eyes.
“As the princess of this country, I will trust you and give my all to the people of this country, Marquis. Please fight. No matter what the cost. “Even if this body breaks, I will definitely lead you to victory.”
In the end, it is a forgotten princess who has an unwavering determination that no one in the leadership of this country has.
I feel both disillusionment and respect for that fact.
“Marquis de Lafayette. “If you don’t trust this country, trust me.”
I got down on one knee in front of Eris who was pleading.
Then he took her hand and slowly kissed the back of it.
The girl who passed on the decision to me under the pretext of being my master made the decision for me that I couldn’t make.
“If that is the case, I will gladly stand on the battlefield with you.”
I will also bet my loyalty and our fate on the saint who will fight for this country even if it means getting her hands dirty.
“I swear on my sword that I will achieve victory.”
Author’s note
Thank you for your support, Purinteul.
It was unknown in the first place how the revolution came about even though there was a wizard like that. The fact that a sage-level wizard from the Magic Kingdom stands on the battlefield is an extremely unusual event in hundreds of years.
The Empire’s Guard Mage Corps is a unit created by the Empire, which was defeated in the war with the Kingdom of Frangia-Krafte, and poured its national power into it. Since it has only just made its debut, it has had no effect on creating a revolutionary atmosphere in Franzia. .
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