Hercule grinned as he confirmed that the general of the Kingdom of Chelda had moved most of the central troops to both wings.

　In fact, ...... Hercule's goal is not to destroy both wings of the enemy, but to surround and annihilate them.

　The Kingdom of Chelda and the Lemurian Empire are long-time enemies of each other. ......
　Naturally, we can assume that the Kingdom of Cerda has studied the tactics of Hercule to the fullest.

　Nowadays, Hercule's name is known throughout the western world as a great general.
　We can't be optimistic that they'll let their guard down conveniently.

　And on this battlefield, the Lemurian army is outnumbered, but overwhelmingly superior in cavalry strength.
　So it's easy to see why Hercule would want to try to encircle both flanks to take advantage of their mobility.

　In addition, ...... is the battle between Lemuria and Chelda.

　The history of the Chelda Kingdom is completely different from that of the Chelda Kingdom, as are the ethnic groups that made up the kingdom. ......
　There was once a maritime and commercial nation called the Republic of Chelda in the southern continent.

　The legendary warlord of the Republic of Chelda surrounded and annihilated the armies of Lemuria many times. ......
　In the end, Lemuria imitated his tactics and defeated him on this southern continent.

　I can't help but think of ...... this anecdote.

　It is obvious that the general of the Kingdom of Chelda would expect siege tactics.

　If you know the tactics of your opponent, there is a way to deal with them.
　After all, the Chelda army is superior to Lemuria in terms of military strength.

　If the infantry could make up for the difference in quantity and quality of the cavalry, it would not be difficult to prevent Lemuria from encircling both wings.
　Although the enemy general Carmine is not renowned as a great general, ......
　I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but I think it's a good idea.

　He thought that they would not be so easy to be surrounded by.

　Therefore, Hercule abandoned the royal tactic of encircling both wings.
　He decided to use ...... the enemy's thinking against him.

　Carmine would have believed that Hercule would have surrounded both wings.
　So he dared to direct Carmine's attention to both wings by pouring force after force into both wings to make it look like he was really trying to encircle both wings.
　In addition, he deliberately slowed down the advance in the center to create a depression, concentrating the enemy's forces there in a formation that made it look like he was trying to encircle .......

　Completely impatient, Carmine poured all the reserve troops in the center into the two wings, and even poured the troops in the center into the two wings.

　The result: ......
　The troops of the Kingdom of Chelda's army were largely poured into both wings, and the thickness of the center was greatly reduced.

　This was exactly the situation that Hercule had hoped for.

　"Scheherazade, we're about to crush the enemy. Will you guard me?
　"Yes!　Your Majesty!

　I'm finally useful.
　Scheherazade smiled happily.

　After patting Scheherazade on the head, ......
　Hercule hides behind two central battalions of infantry, and then orders three battalions of medium-armored cavalry (cataphracts), hidden by Asmodeus' magic.

　"Well, gentlemen. It's finally our turn. ...... Infantry, fall back!　Medium Cavalry, forward!

　Hercule switches the infantry and cataphract troops back and forth.
　Then he orders the infantry.

　"After the cavalry charge, you will open wide the enemy's wounds. I'm counting on you.

　And so Hercule, along with Scheherazade, stood at the head of the middle cavalry (cataphracts).
　He raised his sword and shouted.

　"Come on, let's go!　God be with us!
　"God be with us!

　The assault by the Lemurian army has begun.





　Carmine realized his mistake at .......
　Carmine realized his mistake when he noticed that a cataphract had appeared in the middle of the Lemurian army.

　Slowly, the ...... cataphracts and infantry units switched sides.
　With that, Carmine's face turned blue.

　"No, no way, the enemy's aim is ......".

　Carmine hurriedly tried to pull back the light infantry from both wings.
　But it was already too late.

　The center of the Lemurian army was already preparing for the assault.
　With a roar, the Lemurians begin their assault.

　"Huh, I guess I'll just have to hold out for now!

　Carmine mounted his horse and stood on the front line to take command.

　"Central infantry!　"Central infantry, lances at the ready!　Repel the enemy cavalry!

　The infantry of the Kingdom of Chellda prepare their shields and spears for the assault of the Lemurian army.
　But the medium cavalry (cataphracts) stopped suddenly before the charge.

　They started shooting at once.

　Heck, it was a bad idea to send all the light infantry to both wings!

　With the light infantry, they could have counterattacked with stones, spears, and bows and arrows to mitigate the enemy's attack.
　But now, in the center were heavy infantry with no means of long-distance attack.

　They have no choice but to raise their shields and endure the enemy's attacks.

　When arrows pierce the shields of the heavy infantry, they become useless. ......
　The medium-armored cavalry (cataphracts) had already shot down all the arrows.
　And ......
　Finally, they raise their spears and begin to charge.

　Attack them!

　Three battalions of medium cavalry and three battalions of heavy infantry clashed on the battlefield.
　The result is ......

　The result was a victory for the Cataphracts.


　Originally, the heavy infantry of the Kingdom of Chelda had shields and were strong against long range attacks, but due to weight problems, they had to shorten their spears and were weak against cavalry assault.

　Now that they have lost their shields to the cavalry charge of the medium-armored cavalry (cataphracts), ......
　The heavy infantry of the Kingdom of Chelda are merely spearmen with spears too short to catch the cavalry.

　Speed + weight.
　With overwhelming destructive power, the medium cavalry (cataphracts) crush the infantry.

　Then, two battalions of Lemurian infantry, who had arrived late, charged.
　Slowly, the wound widens.

　"d*mn, there's nothing we can do!　All troops, retreat!

　Carmine orders the entire army to retreat.
　Carmine ordered all the troops to retreat, and then called out to the elite troops of a hundred cavalrymen who had formed a perimeter around Carmine.

　"We will now hold off the enemy's advance as long as we can. Those who can be beastly, beastly!

　Carmine ordered, raising his sword and charging.





　It's all settled. But ...... hmm, the timing of the retreat is earlier than I thought.

　This is not cowardice .......
　This is a sign that you have a good grasp of the war situation.

　This is proof that the enemy general Carmine is an excellent general in his own right.

　(If it were possible, I would have liked to push through, encircle the enemy's right or left flank, and destroy them individually, but ...... it would have been safer to aim to increase the results of the pursuit.

　Hercule makes a slight change in direction.

　"Scheherazade. It's time for us to move to the rear .......

　Just as Hercule was about to say this.
　It was just as Hercule was about to say this that some of the enemy charged in with a roar.

　It's the elite of the Warbeasts!

　Some of the hundred warbeasts have turned into beasts and are attacking us as one.
　I don't think you can do anything about the war situation now. ......
　But I think I can at least cut off Hercule's head.

　Your Majesty, please stand down.
　...... Are you okay?
　Carolina has asked me to protect you.

　Scheherazade smiled.
　Hercule trusted Scheherazade and decided to temporarily move backwards.

　"Gugga gugga gugga ！！！！

　The beast roared and lunged at him, ......　
　Scheherazade smiled.

　The warbeast's beastmastery is a very powerful ability. ......

　Scheherazade swung her sword.
　Sheherazade wields a greatsword that temporarily transforms the armor and weapons of enemy soldiers into pure gold, and when they become brittle, it cuts through them like butter, along with their flesh and bones.

　Its weakness is its inferior intelligence.

　After slicing one to death, Scheherazade shouted.

　"Do not be afraid!　The enemy is only a beast!　They are nothing but beasts! Show them the power of the Elves!

　With Scheherazade's inspiration, the cataphracts mustered up their courage.

　"Follow the Empress!
　"Do not be defeated by the warbeasts!
　"Remember the power of the Elves!

　The warbeasts are being defeated one after the other.

　You're the only one who hasn't turned into a beast, aren't you?　You're the only one who isn't beastly.
　"......, the princess of Foulds, as they say. There's no shortage of them!

　Carmine, who had not been beastialized to take command of the troops, raised his sword.
　And then he cut a swath with Scheherazade: ......

　I'll be back!

　Sheherazade's sword sliced through Carmine's body.
　Sheherazade's sword slices through Carmine's body, fresh blood pouring from his side.

　It's over!

　Scheherazade swings her sword down at Carmine's neck.
　Sheherazade swings her sword at Carmine's neck, but it's caught in mid-swing.

　"General!　You must flee!
　"But ......
　"You can't let that scoundrel Hoamel have his way!

　Carmine's face lit up at his lieutenant's words.
　He turned on his heel.

　"I'm sorry.
　"Sir!　I'm sorry. - "Sir!" "The Kingdom of Cerda at your service. ...... Switch players, long ears!

　The second-in-command turned into a beast and attacked Scheherazade.





The Battle of Teripol

Forces at War
Empire of Lemuria vs Kingdom of Cerda

Major Commanders
Lemurian Empire

King Hercule I
Scheherazade Yulianos


Alicia Krom


Kingdom of Cerda

Carmine Leups Geyseria


Troops
Lemurian Empire 330,000
Kingdom of Chelda 500,000

Result
Lemurian Empire　
Dead: 300
Remaining 30000

Kingdom of Chelda
Dead: 150,000
Fugitives 1,300
Captives 120
Remaining 100,000

Victory of the Lemurian Empire

Impact
The city of Teripol is in danger of falling due to damage to its defensive forces.
Logistics and information between Cerda and Teripol were cut off.