In response to the upheaval on the Taurica Peninsula: ......
　Hercule acted swiftly and immediately advanced his forces into the Taurica Peninsula, as if he had been waiting for them. 　

　Currently, Hercule can only mobilize ......　
　One infantry corps of 120, one heavy cavalry (crinavarius) corps of 120, one battalion of light cavalry for reconnaissance and dispatch, and five battalions of longbow troops of 600.
　And one newly established corps of medium armored cavalry (cataphract) 120.

　A total of 432,000.

　But, well, we cannot mobilize all of them.
　A certain number of them must be left behind to deal with Foulds and Bulgarons.

　Therefore, Hercule left Galfis and Darius, a corps of infantry, a corps of heavy cavalry (Crinavarius), a battalion of light cavalry for scouting missions, and five battalions of longbowmen. ......

　He left Nova Lemuria with only one legion of medium cavalry (cataphracts), 120, and three battalions of longbow troops, 360.

　And after arriving at the Taurica Peninsula: ......

　Hercule mobilized five battalions from the Tunisian army: ......
　In addition, he had the city-states that favored his rule contribute five battalions worth of troops.

　Finally, he hired one legion of mercenaries.

　In total, the army numbered 396,000.





　On the other hand, the rebel army, backed by ample financial support from the northern countries, gathered a large number of mercenaries. ......
　The total number of mercenaries reached 300.
　Four hundred of them were cavalry.







　However, the quality of the rest of the soldiers, aside from the ...... Tunda soldiers, is poor. It would have been nice if we could have mobilized at least one corps of Tonden soldiers.

　After training the troops donated by the city-states, the Alliance and mercenary troops, he blurted out over a drink.

　Couldn't you have brought the infantry from Nova Lemuria?

　Karolina asked the blubbering Hercule.
　Hercule thought for a moment and then replied .......

　I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea. It's a good idea to keep them around if you want to keep an eye on the Foulds and the Bulgarons.

　For security reasons, it would not be good to have an elite infantry force out of the capital.
　So Hercule decided to leave the infantry behind.

　"Couldn't you have brought them from Rosa Island?

　Lunalie asked Hercule.
　More than 20,000 infantry forces were still besieging the island of Rosa.

　Wouldn't it have been enough to bring even half of them to the island?　I'm asking you.

　"It will take time to bring them in after the rebellion. Besides, if we weaken our forces too much, there is a chance that they will break through.

　At this stage, the siege of Rosa Island has failed. ......
　It's no laughing matter.

　"Well, no problem. The enemy is mainly mercenaries. The Tonden soldiers are useful enough, and the allied forces have high morale, if not skill. I've decided that we can win.

　In case you're wondering, there are other reasons why Hercule didn't bring troops from Rosa Island or Nova Lemuria this time.

　First of all, it is now January and ...... winter.
　The Taurican Peninsula is colder than Nova Lemuria.

　Not so much on the coast, but because this war is inland ......
　I was a little reluctant to bring Lemurian soldiers who are used to a warmer climate.

　Secondly, it would take time.
　It would take a long time to temporarily lift the siege on the island of Rosa, repackage the soldiers into ships, and head for the Taurica Peninsula.

　If that is the case, gathering mercenaries would be faster for once.

　The third reason is that ...... mercenaries can be used and reused.

　I'm sure you'll be able to figure out how to get the best out of it.
　It might be the first time that ...... me, you and Carolina are the only ones in a team.

　If Edmond says so, he'll say .......

　It's a good idea to take a look at the website to see if there's anything you need to know.
　The three commanders this time are Hercule, Edmond, and Carolina.

　The emperor, the emperor's brother, and the emperor's wife ...... are all part of the Julianos family.

　"Well, there's also Nia,.......

　Hercule muttered to himself.
　But she's not a commander, and she's not at the level to be trusted with ...... command.

　I'm not sure what to make of that. We've just received a call for help from a city about three days from here. Let's destroy the rebels once and for all.

　And so the Lemurian army began to move.









　Meanwhile, in the rebel army ......
　There was one man.

　His name is Stefan Shaykoski.

　He is a half-breed of the Warbeast race and the Human race.
　He looks like a human, but has the same level of physical strength as a polar bear.

　However, he cannot use the ...... beastmaster.

　He is the child of a northern nobleman and his concubine.

　In the northern countries, the warbeasts, mainly the foxes, raccoons and bears, dominate the humans.
　Even though he has inherited the physical strength of a warbeast,...... he was not treated well by his family because he looked human.

　Now ......, there are two ways for such a nobleman to rise in the world.
　One is to make a name for yourself as a merchant.
　The other is to lead mercenaries to make a name for themselves and serve in some country or ...... or to have their own territory.

　It's one or the other.

　Stefan was not very interested in business, so he chose to become a soldier.
　And for five years now.

　Fortunately, he had military talent and made a good name for himself.

　And in the recent war in Taurica, he was in charge of a thousand men.






　The Lemurian army is on the move. They're heading straight for us. There are about 400 of them. They'll probably be here in three days.

　At the military conference, one of the vice generals spoke up first.
　He is a general sent from the interior of the Taurica Peninsula.
　He is a human being.

　How is the siege of ...... going?

　The commander-in-chief answered.
　He was a general hired by a powerful man on the coast of the Taurica Peninsula.
　He is also a human.

　I don't think it will fall in at least three days. We'll have to retreat ...... or break the siege and settle this in the field.

　Another vice-admiral replied.
　He is a nobleman invited as an advisor from the northern countries. ...... His race is the warbeast.

　The general then frowns in displeasure.

　"When did I ever ask you for your opinion?
　"Oh, excuse me.

　The second-in-command of the ...... warbeast nobility cowered at the general's words.
　The meeting was tense.

　It was obvious that the two of them did not get along.

　It was no wonder. ......
　The general was uncomfortable with the nobleman interrupting him, and the warbeast nobleman's second-in-command looked down on the general as a mercenary and a lowly human.
　Both of them do not try to hide it, so the ...... atmosphere will only get worse.

　I'm not sure what to say.　It's not too late to ask your opinion first!

　The second-in-command of the human race intervened and somehow managed to intervene.
　The human second-in-command intervened and somehow managed to intervene. He then looked around at the assembled thousand captains.

　"Does anyone have any opinions?

　The human second-in-command looked around with a look that said, "Anybody, anybody, raise your hand! The human second-in-command looked around.
　Stephan let out a sigh and then ......
　He raised his hand.

　"Stephan, please!
　Yes. I'm not sure if this is a good idea, but I think it's a good idea. ...... According to reports, the Lemurian army is made up of mercenaries and soldiers from allied countries, with the exception of cavalry and longbowmen. In other words, it is clear that the main force is not infantry, but cavalry. Therefore, you should avoid fighting in ...... unobstructed areas. If possible, you should choose a place such as a hill or a forest ...... or a river where the operation of cavalry can be hindered for the decisive battle.

　Well, it's something that anyone can think of.
　If you stand out from the crowd, you may be struck down as a stake.

　Even if your opinion is adopted, you will not get the credit for it.

　The right answer is to say something bland.

　The important thing is not to say "this is good".
　If you say so, opposing opinions will erupt and you will be criticized.
　That opinion may or may not be correct.

　If your opinion is, "Isn't a place like this better? would make it easier for the other captains to express their opinions.

　Thanks to Stefan's opinion, the meeting started to run smoothly.
　But ...... a bomb was dropped here.

　I've been listening to you for a while now, and you're talking about the cavalry strength gap.　Are you trying to fight with us?

　One of the half-elven men said in a slightly irritated voice.
　He was large and had a stubbly beard.
　He was dressed in a less than flattering manner,......, and had the appearance of a barbarian.

　No, no, not at all. ......

　The second-in-command of the human race tries to calm the man down,.......
　The man stands up and turns on his heel.

　Let me know when you've got something to say. I'll work for you if you pay me. If you give me money.

　The man says and walks away.
　Someone mutters to himself.

　"Who can trust a Cossack?

　Cossacks.
　Cossacks are a group of half-farming, half-pastoralist tribes that live in the Kumania plains north of the Taurica Peninsula.

　A group of nomadic tribes and their descendants who were displaced from their homelands for some reason by the Kingdom of Bulgalon or the Kuro Tongue.
　Bandits who fled from Lemuria or Fars.
　Farmers and fugitive slaves who ran away from their land and masters.

　In any case, it is a community of various statuses and races that have only one thing in common, that they were forced to leave their original homeland, and have gathered together in the plain of Cumania.

　Many of them are nomads, and many of them are skilled in mounted combat. ......
　They are often hired as mercenaries in the northern countries.

　However, because of their origins, ......
　I'm sure you've heard of it.


　"Hmm, leave them alone. People like that ......
　"Indeed.

　The general and the second-in-command of the warbeast nobility said.
　The general and the warbeast nobleman's second-in-command seemed to have a strange rapport in that regard.


　In the meantime, the military discussion was over.



　Thus, the two armies gathered at Riveroche, the site of the decisive battle.

　The so-called "Battle of River Che" was about to begin.






　The small city-state of Riverche is located next to the Riverche River.


　It is not a great river, but it is the third largest river in the Taurica Peninsula.


　The two armies faced each other flanking the river.
　The positions of the two sides are as follows.







　River
　River o □□□□□□□□□□□□□ o o o o
　River □□□□□□□□□□□□□
　River
　River
　River
　River
　river
　river
　River
　River ▲ --●● ▲▲
　River ▲▲▲▲▲▲▲　　　　　　　　
　River -●●●●-
　River --◆◆◆--
　River -●●●●●-
　River -★★★★★-
　River -■■■■■-

　▽...... Cossack Cavalry
　□...... Infantry
　▲...... Medium Armored Cavalry (Cataphract)
　...... mercenaries
　★...... allied forces
　...... Tun troops


　...... Shiro: Rebel Army, Kuro: Lemurian Army
　One unit per ...... symbol. One thousand men for rebels, one battalion for Lemurians.
　The ......- symbol is spread thinly, meaning that there are soldiers up to that area.