Chapter 408 Conquest of the Continent (7)
Clap.
A flame bloomed in the ruined land.
Kevin looked around tiredly and saw Edwin Hector clearing things up.
“Find the survivors, and secure a space for the rest to rest. After taking enough rest here, we will move on to our next destination.”
this battle.
It was a complete victory.
Count Jean-Pierre was constantly being swung back and forth until his head was blown off, and it was not that difficult to capture the fortress afterwards.
Everything was according to Edwin Hector’s plan.
How to attack the enemies, how to respond according to the movements of the enemies, etc. fit perfectly enough to give goosebumps.
a few days ago.
Edwin Hector told Kevin the plan.
“Before attacking the enemy, we need to understand the current situation. Those not included in the current call-up have been ordered never to back down. The fact that the kingdom union is divided into three is likely to be accepted as an opportunity for those who are preparing for a desperate resistance. We have to target that area.”
charrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
unfolded the map.
Excluding the fortress where Count Jean-Pierre held out, three territories with strong troops were displayed.
All of this information came from Hao Mun.
Even in the turmoil of the war, they fused among the refugees and secretly sent information to communicate the ever-changing situation.
“From now on, I will explain the plan. First of all, Kevin will enter Fort Jean-Pierre through the canal. The enemies will be fully prepared, so don’t overdo it, take out the guards openly and set off the flares for all to see. If so, the enemies have no choice but to be nervous at the thought that an intruder has entered the interior when the army of the Kingdom Alliance is in sight. We will monitor the situation as it is. By keeping enemies up all night, draining their stamina and giving them time to think, Count Jean-Pierre has no choice but to make a decision. Rather than collapse like this, let’s call in reinforcements and try a counterattack. The fact that Roman Dmitri is not here will make them complacent.”
Edwin Hector reached out and picked up the horse.
After moving the words symbolizing the three neighboring lords, he set them down on a narrow-looking road.
“This is the shortest path that neighboring lords can move. If they want to join forces and move fast, they must pass through here. That’s your chance. After tricking the soldiers of the Kingdom Alliance into not moving with illusion magic, the main force will ambush here. And if enemies arrive, repel them using geographical advantage and magic. When this news is delivered to Count Jean-Pierre and the fortress is ready to attack, Kevin can move and open the enemy gate. Due to the accumulated fatigue and news of the annihilation of the surrounding lords, they have no choice but to expose loopholes.”
admired
any situation.
Edwin Hector looked into the situation as if foreseeing the future, and Kevin trusted him and went into action.
In fact, his role was very dangerous.
It did not make sense in common sense to enter the interior through a waterway and endure for several days, and to open the gate through a space infested with enemies.
That’s why Edwin Hector expressed this situation as amusing.
It was an operation that could never be carried out with Hector’s power, but I knew from experience that the story would be different if I dealt with Roman Dmitri’s people.
and.
The plan worked.
In a situation where the surrounding area was devastated in just a few days, Kevin felt strongly.
‘With a commander like this. We can reach the capital faster than Chris.’
burning rivalry.
Thirst that seemed to burn his throat, Kevin wandered around looking for survivors for a long time.
* * *
That time.
The 2nd Army led by Chris was still marching.
It was mostly because they emptied the fort and retreated, and the news that they had made a major first reached Chris’ ears.
“Incredible. Already clearing up the surrounding lords? I can see why people rate Hector’s Star so highly. He is a man who would have succeeded even if he had not been born as a prince.”
“I think the same.”
It was Felix.
Chris nodded his head in sympathy, but didn’t seem too concerned.
It was a situation that was expected from the beginning.
Having experienced Edwin Hector’s abilities firsthand, I was convinced that the synergy would be great if he commanded a strong army like Dmitry.
furthermore.
Kevin’s performance, which perfectly succeeded in the strategy, made Chris rather happy.
‘You have now become a prosecutor worthy of Dmitri. But I have no intention of giving up my place. No matter how hard you fight from the beginning, we will be the first to reach the capital.’
“Everyone stop. I will take a break here.”
“All right.”
The day was over.
After ordering the soldiers to rest, Chris summoned the leaders who followed him.
Felix asked.
“According to information, enemies are gathering at a fortress two days away. What do you plan to do? If we try a normal siege, our damage will be formidable.”
“I agree. For now, the straight attack method is not a very good option.”
looked at the map
from your current location to the capital.
On the route back south, there were about three points to watch out for.
If you spend a lot of time fighting the enemy forces guarding the place, the 2nd Army led by Chris has no choice but to arrive at the capital last.
It was a picture that Chris did not want.
Leaving the competitive structure with Kevin, if you spend that long, the Kingdom Alliance will have a situation where you wait until all forces are gathered.
blast furnace.
A strategy was needed.
Chris’ gaze stayed on the area marked ‘Kroit’.
“Those left in the South. They have something in common. It was not that they were not included in the convocation order, but they themselves stated that they would not obey the orders of the Marquis of Memphis. It’s clear why they do that. around the time of the prisoner of war incident. An event occurred in which the Marquis of Croyt, who was once regarded as the power of the Kronos Empire, died. It is said that the reason was a summary punishment by protest, but the truth was not the emperor’s order, but the Marquis of Memphis’s arbitrary decision.”
“That means… .”
“yes. From now on, the people we have to deal with are the people of the Marquis of Creut. They lost their way with the death of the Marquis of Creut. The convocation order did not respond to the feeling of opposition to the Marquis of Memphis, but they could not compromise on the kingdom union, so they came together. We will attack the cracks in their hearts. If you open the city gates yourself, you can go straight to the capital without shedding blood.”
“ah!”
The leaders were amazed.
It was a perfect plan.
I had no choice but to spit out exclamations at the situation where the existence that was recognized as powerless even proves resourcefulness.
one of the leaders asked.
“What are you going to do if your enemies won’t compromise?”
“Then it’s simple.”
His expression changed.
Chris bared his ferocious teeth.
“We will bring them together for negotiations and then strike down the enemies in one blow. If there is no room for negotiation. You don’t have to worry about them.”
* * *
Time passed.
At the change of each day and night, the news arrived one after another, and the Marquis of Memphis felt breathless.
“Count Jean-Pierre and the surrounding lords have all been annihilated!”
“Marquis! The people of the Marquis of Creut, who did not respond to the summons, gave up fighting and surrendered to the kingdom union. The South has been completely eaten. It is only a matter of time before they now push into the capital.”
“Roman Dmitry… .”
All.
It was news of defeat.
My head was spinning tight.
The Marquis of Memphis slumped back in his chair and muttered something absurd.
“… How could this happen?”
defeat in the past.
understood.
Since Roman Dmitri is a monster who even defeated Alexander, he knew that victory against him could not be guaranteed.
But Chris and Edwin Hector were different.
In a battlefield without Roman Dmitri, Cronus must win, but the news that was heard was a shockingly disastrous defeat.
It was overwhelmingly pushed.
The kingdom coalition pushed forward rapidly in three directions and collapsed in an incomprehensible amount of time, no matter how much troops were gathered in the capital.
My eyes trembled.
He tried to deny it, but at this rate, the future of the Kronos Empire could not be guaranteed.
‘Alexander. It was a problem that he revealed his identity.’
Harbinger of Aura.
As the being who once represented Kronos was thrown into the gutter, the inside of the Kronos Empire became cluttered.
And there were people who said they couldn’t follow the current emperor.
Among them, the most representative group was the wizards of the Mage Tower.
While confirming that Kronos was involved in the disappearance of the wizards, they stated that they could no longer coexist with Kronos.
It was from then.
Kronos stumbled.
In a situation where the power of the empire could not be united, the existence of Roman Dmitri was an unmanageable disaster.
but.
I couldn’t just be in despair like this.
Chris and Edwin Hector.
They were not the main problem for the Marquis of Memphis now, with forces coming in from both directions.
said the adjutant.
“Even the last bastion has been captured. In the next few days, the main force led by Roman Dmitry will reach the vicinity of the capital.”
soon.
he will appear
Roman Dmitry.
The monster that brought Kronos to disaster.
The Marquis of Memphis hung her head and turned a blind eye to reality, even for a moment.
* * *
Finally.
The capital of Kronos was visible.
Roman Dmitry took the most difficult route, but reached his destination before the rest of the troops.
Once the soldiers were on standby.
Then.
I walked towards the capital alone.
“… Roman Dmitry.”
“He appeared.”
“Damn it.”
above the castle wall.
Kronos’s soldiers showed fearful expressions.
Roman Dmitry.
My legs trembled at the fact that the demon of the battlefield had appeared, and I hoped that the reality in front of me was not the truth.
But the water has already spilled.
Cronus was fully prepared, and no matter what happened from now on, he was not allowed to be weak.
tall.
I stopped walking.
Roman Dmitri looked around at the soldiers, adding mana to his voice.
“This is the last one. Surrender.”
short words.
A sweet proposal to convince the opponent.
There was no detailed explanation.
Roman Dmitry, who delivered a short message, met numerous gazes with cold eyes.
Maybe a minute or so passed.
As the soldiers of Cronus passed the time that felt like an eternity, Roman Dmitri opened his mouth.
“There is no chance now.”
end it.
He walked away without saying anything.
As Roman Dmitri gradually faded from sight, the soldiers of Cronus finally faced the cold reality.
It was really over.
live or die
They had no choice now.
* * *
A few days later.
Chris and Edwin Hector’s troops also joined.
Chris arrived first with only a day difference, but neither Chris nor Kevin attached much importance to who arrived first.
The presence of Roman Dmitry, who arrived a few days early.
I thought that indirect confrontation was not an important issue right now because I thought that I had not met my expectations.
in front of your eyes.
There was Kronos.
The meeting proceeded without even having time to take a break as the iron fortress they were proud of was holding up firmly.
said Roman Dmitry.
“We are in two days. I will destroy the capital of Kronos.”
“Are you going to choose the regular method?”
It was Chris.
Kronos.
It won’t collapse like this.
Unlike the battles in the past, it will not be decided in a day or two, and many people will die to destroy the impregnable castle.
Even knowing that, I had to deal with it.
From the time he refused to negotiate an end to the war with the Marquis of Memphis. There was no way to capture the capital without bloodshed.
however.
“no. Before attacking the capital, we will throw them into chaos. Lucas.”
“yes.”
on the other side of the conference room.
His eyes focused on Lucas.
Even key executives like Chris hadn’t heard anything about the story starting now.
said Lucas.
“From now on, I will tell you about the secret operation carried out by the Information Guild.”
few years ago.
Even before the war with Cronus broke out.
Lucas received one order from Roman Dmitri.
