191 Episode 32 Temporary Return




 After leaving the city of Teripol, Hercule took a ship to the city of Cyrene, about 800 kilometers away.

 Traveling by ship depends on the direction of the wind, so it is basically impossible to proceed as calculated.
 However, it is still much faster than on land.

 The voyage of Hercule from Teripol to Cyrene was not a smooth one: ......
 The voyage from the city of Teripol to the city of Cyrene was not a smooth one, but it did not suffer from bad weather either.

 As a result, he crossed the sea in twelve days and reached Cyrene.

 This was exactly thirty days after crossing the desert.




 "Long time no see, Luna! Did you miss me?
 "...... I didn't miss you at all.

 When Hercule landed at the port, he approached Lunalie, who had greeted him at the port, with open arms.
 I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea.

 I'm sure you'll be able to understand why I'm here.
 "...... Not at all. I just didn't want you to die.
 I mean, you were really worried about me, weren't you?

 If you're not sure what to do, you can always ask your doctor.

 "Mmm!

 He placed his own lips on hers.
 Lunalie's eyes went black and white.
 As he did so, he twisted his tongue into her mouth and violated her soft mucous membranes.

 "You've missed me all this time, haven't you?
 I've been pining for you all this time, haven't I?
 Your ass.
 No, that's not what I meant. ...... Stop it!

 You'll be able to find a lot of people who are interested in this.
 I'm not going to hold you tonight.

 I'll be back in a few days. I'm going to head to Azdavia City right now.
 What? No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. ......
 I didn't miss you at all, did I? I didn't miss you at all.

 I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.

 "d*mn ......, that's not fair .......
 "Yeah? What's not fair?
 "It's ...... dumb.

 Lunalee said something in a quiet voice.

 What? What?

 Suddenly deafened, Hercule.
 I'm not sure what to say.

 Hold me, please. ......
 Louder.
 "Please hold me!

 When she said it loud enough for everyone to hear, Hercule stroked her head and said.

 I can't help it. You can't say no to that if you ask me that much. ...... By the way, you might want to keep your voice down a bit.
 "...... Shut up, you pervert.

 Lunalie muttered in a small voice.
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 "Your Majesty!

 A woman with red, fiery hair came running at full speed.
 Gasping for breath, the woman approaches Hercule.

 "Your Majesty. Welcome back. 
 "Oh, Carolina, I'm back. By the way, didn't I tell you to stay at home with Nova Lemuria?

 I thought I told you to stay at home with Nova Lemuria," Hercule said, and Karolina shook her head.

 I'm sure you're aware of that.
 "Oh, ......, is that so? But my intention was for you to wait for me in Nova Lemuria.
 ...... I see. I'm sorry about that. Please pass the punishment on to me ...... this evening.

 I'm not sure what to say, but I'm going to say it.
 I'm sure you'll be able to understand that I'm not the only one.

 Hmmm, ...... well, it's been a long time, so it's okay.

 I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea.
 After enjoying the feel of her silky hair, he kissed her on the cheek.

 Carolina's cheeks turned red, the same color as her hair.

 "By the way, Your Majesty. I have some business with Lunalie, if that's okay?
 "Yes? Yes, of course.

 I'm not sure what to say, but I'm going to say it.
 I'm sure you'll be able to understand why I'm here.

 I'm sure you'll be glad to hear that.
 "Because you didn't ask.


 'I told you to tell me when you knew His Majesty was coming!
 I forgot.
 Please don't lie to me!
 I'm not lying.
 You're lying.
 No, no.
 You f*cking pervert! You're a f*cking tit!
 Shut up, you little b*tc*.

 Seeing Lunalee and Karolina starting to fight, Hercule ......

 Oh, you're back.
 I'm back.





 Then Hercule spent two nights with Karolina and Lunalie.
 In the daytime, he filled in the vacancies of a legion of Bulgarson cavalry and a legion of cataphract cavalry that he had brought with him, and reorganized.

 On the morning of the thirty-second day after the desert crossing, they were about to leave Cyrene, when ......

 "Your Majesty, I'm coming with you.
 "No, but I will. ......

 When Hercule woke up in the morning, he found Karolina standing there, already fully armed.

 It's been a long time since she gave birth. I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.
 ...... Well, so be it.

 It's already been more than three months.  
 Hercule decided that it would not be a problem and gave permission for her to accompany him.

 "Go ahead, Your Majesty.

 She waved from the bed, rubbing her eyes sleepily with her bedraggled head.
 She glanced at Karolina, then said.

 She glanced at Carolina and said, "A good wife waits for her husband to return from war.
 "What is it? If you have something to say to me, why don't you say it to me straight?
 "Your Majesty. Let's take a bath together before you go. We have time for that, don't we?
 "Don't ignore me!

 Karolina shouted.






 The Lemurian army left Cyrene and headed for Azdavia at a speed of about forty-five kilometers per day.
 This may seem like an astonishing speed ......, but considering that the troops consisted only of medium-armored cavalry (cataphracts) and burghalon cavalry, in other words, cavalry, and that they were moving within the country where logistics were less of a concern, the speed of their march was quite reasonable for Hercule. The speed at which they were advancing was a very generous speed.

 It was nine days after leaving Cyrene that Hercule arrived in the outskirts of Azdavia and met up with Galfis and the others.
 In other words, it was the 41st day after crossing the desert.

 
 Thus, the Lemurian army gathered in the suburbs of Azdavia. ......
 One legion of heavy cavalry (cribanarius) led by Galfis.
 A legion of longbow troops led by Edmond.
 And two legions of infantry led by Darius.
 Plus one battalion of light cavalry for reconnaissance, for a total of 49200, plus ......

 In addition, a battalion of light cavalry for reconnaissance, for a total of 492,000, plus a corps of medium cavalry (cataphracts) and a corps of bulgarian cavalry, for a total of 240,000, for a total of 732,000.



 

 Oh ......, the battle situation is already going from bad to worse.

 Iason let out a sigh.
 The total strength of the Azdavian defenders, led by Iason, is 500,000.

 Originally, they were facing the enemy with their backs to the city of Azdavia, with the walls of Azdavia protecting their backs. ......
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 However, ...... this choice enraged the officers of the Warbeast nobility.
 You run away in the face of the enemy, you coward! .......

 The attitude of the Warbeast noblemen is getting worse and worse every day. ......
 This also annoyed Iason.

 The Barbarians were also joining Teripol City. ......

 At about the same time that the Lemurian forces were joining forces in Azdavia, Iason received the information he had been dreading.
 That is to say, information that the Barbarians had entered the city of Teripol.

 Iason's fears were completely correct, as he sent reinforcements from the Terriportanian garrison to Teripol City, which in turn allowed the enemy to reinforce.

 The Balbals and the Lemurians are two armies with different chains of command.
 Hopefully, they won't be able to coordinate with each other and will drag each other down. ......
 I would like to think so, but that's wishful thinking.

 In the first place, unlike field battles, siege battles are relatively easy to coordinate and can be fought by amateurs.

 I'm sure you'll be able to find something that works for you." "...... On the other hand, there's a good chance we're not coordinated.

 The Teriportanian garrison is under the jurisdiction of Iason,.......
 In other words, the general leading the reinforcements from the Teriportanian garrison headed for Teripol City is one of Iason's subordinates, a Hoamelite soldier.

 On the other hand, the garrison of Cerda is under Carmine's jurisdiction. ......
 Of course, Carmine's men lead the reinforcements from Cerda's garrison to Teripol City.

 After escaping from Teripol City, Carmine and his men joined the reinforcements from the Chelda defenders heading for Teripol City, and now Carmine is said to be in actual command.

 In other words, it is Carmine and the generals of the Hoamelites who will be attacking Teripol City. ......
 "And worst of all, both of them have the same command structure.

 "And worst of all, neither army is prepared for a siege.

 Neither side is headed to retake the city of Teripol.
 Neither side was heading to retake Teripol City, but to destroy the enemy surrounding it.

 Neither side was prepared for a siege, nor were they prepared for a siege.

 It depends on how much preparation was done on the ...... road, i.e., how much food and siege weapons were available for a long war.

 The ...... Teriportanian garrison is the only one we can't move any further.

 If the rest of the Terriportanian garrison were to head to Azdavia City to rescue him, it would be a disaster.
 The region of Teriportania would be completely depleted.

 If the Lemurian army invades the city of Azdavia, the region will fall under the control of the Lemurian Empire without any resistance. ......

 I'll send out the order before we're completely surrounded.

 Iason issued an order to the commander of the Terriportanian garrison to 'never' leave his post.



 "As expected, you're holed up. Your Majesty.


 I guess so.

 Hercule nodded in agreement to Darios' words.

 "It's a good decision. There is no mistake.

 Hercule smiled.
 Aside from misreading the impossibility of crossing the desert, Iason had made few strategic or tactical mistakes so far.

 Iason has made few strategic or tactical mistakes so far, except for misreading the fact that it was impossible to cross the desert, but moving part of the Teriportanian defensive forces to Teripol City was a blunder.
 Hmm, I have a feeling that was not Iason's intention, given his character.

 Maybe he had to do that for some reason.
 Perhaps he was forced to do so for some reason," Hercule predicted.

 I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what you need to do.

 It was the Azdavian garrison that would be defeated if the two sides met in battle.
 Therefore, shifting to a siege war is not a bad option.

 Fortunately, the population of Azdavia is not that large.
 Moreover, there was plenty of time to accumulate food for the army after the war started.

 Considering the difference in troop strength, if the war is limited to a siege, defeat is unlikely.

 However, ......

 "It's not a mistake, but it's not the right answer.
 "Indeed, Your Majesty. It seems to me that the enemy does not understand anything about the feelings of a general.

 Hercule and Darios laughed at that.

 I'm not sure what to make of that. Besides, ...... our precious boss is under siege by the enemy. No matter how many times you're told not to come to the rescue, ...... it's only human nature to want to help.

 Hercule smirks.
 Darius smiled just as nastily.

 Unless, of course, you trust me. I won't come to your aid if you tell me not to. ......

 I wonder how much trust I have in my men.
 The two men looked at the walls of ...... Azdavia with amused smiles on their faces.