"Our strength is 12,000 infantry corps and 240,000 bulgarons and medium cavalry (cataphracts). I'd like to say a total of three hundred and sixty......, but in reality it's about three hundred and thirty because of the vacancies.

　Hercule explained the current strength of his army to Oscar and Alicia.
　Of course, both of them knew that.
　This is just a preamble.

　"And the enemy force, according to the report from the reconnaissance unit, is 14,000 cavalry. There are two types of infantry, light infantry and heavy infantry, 21,000 light infantry and 15,000 heavy infantry, for a total of 360,000. The total is about 500,000.

　The cavalry of the Kingdom of Chelda is lighter than the medium-armored cavalry (cataphracts), but heavier than the bulgarian cavalry. ...... In terms of classification, they belong to the light cavalry.

　Among the infantry, the light infantry are capable of attacking with projectile weapons such as spears, stones, and bows and arrows, as well as close combat with swords, while the heavy infantry are armed with short spears and shields.

　The Lemurian Empire does not have an infantry unit that can attack with projectile weapons like the light infantry of the Kingdom of Chelda. ...... However, there are archer cavalry, the Bulgaron Cavalry.

　The Lemurian Empire's army is overwhelmingly superior in cavalry strength: ......
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

　I'm not going to go into the details, but I'm going to give you an idea of what I'm talking about. I don't have to tell you, do I?

　I'm not sure if you've heard of it, but I'm sure you've heard of it. 　
　The two of them had an idea in their minds of what they thought would be the best tactic.

　"Then I'll give you an overview of the ...... operation.

　Hercule instructed Alicia, Oskar and the other generals on the formation and the strategy.
　When Alicia and Oscar heard this, they muttered in small voices.

　...... We don't know that.
　No, you don't.

　I'm not sure what to say, but I'm going to try.

　It's just something you've assumed, isn't it?

　He smirked.







　On the other hand, Carmine, the general of the Kingdom of Cerda, thought about the difference between the enemy's troops and his own troops. ......
　The Emperor of Lemuria, no doubt.

　The Emperor of Lemuria will undoubtedly aim for a siege by both wings.

　He has an overwhelming advantage in cavalry strength.
　There's no way he won't do that.

　The infantry force that will be in charge of the center of the Lemurian army is certainly far inferior in numbers to the Chelda Kingdom's army. ......
　However, the infantry of the Lemurian Imperial Army is known to be very strong.

　You should pay attention to ...... the Bulgarian cavalry. I've heard that they're a nomadic tribe, and their fighting ability is extremely high. ...... They'll be far more skilled than our own cavalry.

　If the forces of the two wings were to collide in a serious manner, defeat would be obvious.
　The cavalry alone will not be able to support the two wings.

　Stretch the infantry troops thin. ...... No, that's not enough. Keep light infantry in the rear and send forces to both flanks as needed to hold the line. That's the only way.

　If the Lemurian army shows signs of exhaustion, you can try to break through to the center.
　There is no need to force the attack.
　Reinforcements will eventually arrive.

　It is the Lemurian army isolated among the enemy that should be in a hurry, not the Kingdom of Chelda.
　Time is on Chellda's side.



　Thus, the two armies faced each other on the outskirts of the city of Teripol.




　The formation of the two armies is as follows.



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Shiro ...... Cerda Kingdom Army
0...... light infantry
□...... heavy infantry
△...... cavalry

Total troop strength about 500 (one symbol is about 100)

Kuro ...... Lemurian Imperial Army
...... halberd troops
■...... pike troops
▲...... medium armored cavalry (cataphract)
...... bulgaron cavalry

Infantry Corps commander...... Oscar Almon
Right flank cavalry corps commander...... Alicia Crom
Central commander: ...... Hercule

Total troop strength is about 330 (one symbol is 120.000 troops per battalion). (However, due to the march, there are about 300 vacancies, so the actual number is less than 120.

The - sign means spread thin.




　Hmm. ...... So you've been preserving your light infantry to make up for the troops on both flanks. Well, good. Let's see if we can shatter that level of reinforcement. First, the cavalry will begin their attack!



　Hercule gave orders to the cavalry units on the front line.
　Thus, the war began with a charge by the cavalry of the Lemurian Empire.
　Raising a cloud of dust, the cavalry of the Lemurian Empire began to charge at once.


　I'm not sure what to make of that.　Move forward!

　Carmine moved his troops in response.
　The cavalry and light infantry troops on both flanks begin to advance.

　"Let us show the Emperor the valor of the Bulgarians!　Commence cavalry fire!

　On the right flank, under Alicia's command, the Bulgaron cavalry launched a projectile attack.
　At the same time, the medium-armored cavalry (cataphracts) fired arrows at the bulgaron cavalry.
　Arrows were shot one after another from compound bows.

　A hail of arrows rained down on the cavalry of the Kingdom of Chelda.
　They raise their circular leather shields to block the arrows. ...... However, they are unable to block the tremendous rain of arrows, and one by one, they fall from their horses.

　The same thing was happening not only on the right flank, but also on the left flank and in the center of .......

　In the center, the light infantry tried their best to shoot arrows and throw stones and javelins, but ......
　In the center, the light infantry were throwing arrows, stones and spears, but they were being pushed back by the onslaught of the archers and cavalry, who had far greater range and mobility than the light infantry.

　"d*mn, the enemy's attacks are too fierce, I can't fight back!
　"The arrows are too piercing, and my shield is useless. ......
　"So this is the archers of the Bulgurons!　I can't use my shield! You cowards!


　When they had finished firing their arrows, the cavalry on both flanks began to charge.
　The medium-armored cavalrymen (cataphracts) drew their short spears, and the bulgarian cavalrymen drew their sabers and began their onslaught.

　"Die!

　Alicia alone summoned her contracted spirit, Leraj, and continued her attack with her bow.
　The target is usually a warrior of high rank.
　It's very easy to see that commanders and other high-ranking warriors are usually dressed in a conspicuous manner.

　Alicia's arrow is a deadly demon bow that can kill the enemy even if it is only grazed.
　Chelda's cavalrymen, who had lost their shields to the cavalry attacks of both the Bulgurons and the Cataphracts, had no way to block Alicia's arrows.

　The warbeasts of the Kingdom of Chelda are very brave. The warbeasts of the Chelda Kingdom are very brave. The more commanders they have, the more they fight on the front lines. ...... Thanks to them, you can aim all you want.

　The more commanders you have, the more brave the warbeasts are. 　



　In the meantime, the Bulgurons, who had kicked out the light infantry in the center, finished shooting their arrows and headed for the reinforcements on both wings, as instructed beforehand.
　The Lemurian infantry slowly began to advance, as if to fill in the center where the Bulgurons had disappeared.

　The enemy's aim is still on both our flanks!　Light infantry and heavy infantry troops, begin advancing!

　Light infantry and heavy infantry units, start advancing!" Carmine also moved his troops to respond to the Lemurian Empire's movement.
　Carmine also moved his troops to respond to the Lemurian Imperial Army's movement, and also threw in the light infantry troops that had been holding back in the rear to counter the reinforcements of the Lemurian Imperial Cavalry, or the Bulgaron Cavalry, that had newly joined the two wings.




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　But even so, the onslaught of the Lemurian Empire's cavalry, which is superior in both quality and quantity, has pushed back the Chelda Kingdom's two-winged cavalry and light infantry units.
　In particular, the onslaught of the right flank of Lemuria commanded by Alicia was fierce, slowly pushing the left flank cavalry of the Kingdom of Chelda and attempting to encircle it.
　In addition, ...... Hercule threw some of the mid-armored cavalry (cataphracts) that he had been holding back in the center into the left wing.

　With Alicia's onslaught on the right flank and the introduction of new cataphracts on the left flank, ......
　The two wings of the Kingdom of Chelda slowly begin to collapse.

　The infantry of the Lemurian army led by Oskar is also ......
　The infantry of the Lemurian army led by Oskar also made an onslaught against the infantry of the Kingdom of Chelda, despite their numerical disadvantage.

　The light infantry that fought close combat with swords, of course, but the heavily armed infantry of the Kingdom of Chelda, who could not hold very long spears due to their shields, were no match for the infantry of the Lemurian Empire armed with halberds and pikes in frontal combat.

　As you can see, the Chelda Kingdom's forces are superior in numbers, and the center of the country shows no signs of collapsing. ......　
　Even so, they were being pushed back significantly.


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　I didn't expect Lemurian cavalry to be this powerful. ...... So the enemy's goal is to encircle both wings and destroy the encirclement? The reason why the center is open is to guide our troops to the center. ...... But that's not going to happen!　We know what the enemy wants. Don't bother trying to fit them in!

　Carmine sent all the light infantry he had left in reserve to the two wings.
　Carmine sent all the light infantry he had left in reserve to the two flanks, and he also diverted some of the central force to reinforce the two flanks, just in case.

　Then ......
　Even the cavalry of the Lemurian Empire would find it difficult to break through such thick wings.

　Slowly, their momentum waned. ......
　And so the battle between the two wings came to a standstill.

　Carmine had successfully prevented the onslaught of the Lemurian Empire.





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　Carmine patted his chest in relief.
　And muttered.

　It looks like we're going to win, .......

　On the other hand, Hercule, who was prevented from attacking ...... both wings, muttered.

　I won.