The Lemurians were the first to assemble their forces.
　Hercule gathered all the troops except for those under Darios' command in the port city of Edelna.

　　Three legions of infantry　
　　Six battalions of archers
　　One legion of infantry of the Kingdom of Chelda
　　1 legion of heavy cavalry "Clibanarius
　　1 corps of medium cavalry "Cataphract".
　　One legion of bulgarian cavalry
　　Three battalions of red wolf troops
　　Three battalions of riflemen

　A total of 984,000.
　However, since the number of Chelda's infantry was reduced by about 200 in the last battle, the actual number is about 964,000.

　Hercule, who had succeeded in rallying his troops ahead of the Fullerling Kingdom, divided his forces again and set out for a city in a divided battle.
　That city is Boronia, a free city where ...... Bradamante is holding a siege.

　The total army of the Kingdom of Fulling, led by Bradamante, including mercenaries, was about 2,000.
　Therefore, the difference in strength is four times.

　The difference in strength is enough to defeat them. ......

"Ummm, ...... can't fall.

　Hercule was frowning.
　To be precise, it could be dropped if it wanted to, but it would ...... require great sacrifice.
　It is not desirable to do so before a decisive battle with King Ludwig I.

The enemy generals seem to be pretty good. ...... I've heard that Fullerling knights are good at siege warfare, but this is really troublesome.

　In the west, there are more small-scale sieges and sieges than in the east.
　In the event that you've got a lot of time, you'll be able to take a look at a few of the best ways to get the most out of your home.

　In fact, they are best at muddy siege warfare.

　Their wars basically consist of holing up in a castle, forcing the enemy to bleed, and defeating them through diplomatic negotiations.
　And the ...... pinnacle of such a world was King Ludwig I. (If he joined Darius, he would have been the first.

(If he joins up with Darius, he can be defeated, but ...... then he would have to break the siege of the Adorian Republic. Those annoying sea monkeys must be eliminated in this war: ......

　Then, Hercule had only one option.

"All troops, fall back. Prepare for the final battle.

　Thus, Bradamante won the siege for several weeks.
　And the day after ...... Hercule drew back, the Fulling Kingdom army crossed the mountains and set foot on Edelna's soil.

　A few more days later.
　The Fullerling army entered the city of Boronia.




"Your Majesty, we've been expecting you.

　Bradamante knelt down and welcomed his lord.
　King Ludwig I nodded broadly in a good mood.

Bradamante, you have endured well before I arrived. You're my knight.
"What a waste of words.

　Then King Ludwig I sat down on the throne that had been prepared for him.

"Gather round, my knights.
"Yes!

　"Gather round, my knights!" "Yes!" he called, and Bradamante and the other seven heroes knelt before him.

　Bradamante of Temperance.
　Astolfo, the Love.
　Laurent, Justice.
　Tulpan, Faith.
　Marazisi, Hope.

　When all five were present, Ludwig I opened his mouth.

According to Bradamante's preliminary report, the Lemurian Empire's forces are stationed in the village of Rezela, 20 kilometers southeast of ...... Bradamante. Do you have any new information?

"Yes, Your Majesty. Nothing significant so far, sir.

Hmm. So you're inviting me to fight you here at ......?

　In the hinterland of the village of Lezera is the capital of the Kingdom of Edelna, Edelna City.
　The Lemurian Empire receives supplies of food and other goods from Edelna.

　The Lemurian Empire is able to keep nearly 100,000 troops stationed here for a long period of time because of the combination of maritime and land transportation networks.

　The city of Edelna is not only strategically but also politically important.
　It was one of the places that King Ludwig I had to retake.

　If the Lemurian army is in its path, a clash is inevitable.

The enemy is less than a hundred thousand. We have 100,000, including Bradamante's army. We have the advantage in numbers. On the other hand, the passage of ...... time works to the enemy's advantage.

　Although King Ludwig I was able to gather a large army of 100,000,......
　In fact, in terms of economic power and population, the power of the Fullerling Kingdom is less than a third of that of the Lemurian Empire.
　Due to the nature of the feudal system of government, it is difficult to maintain such a large army for a long period of time.
　This is because lords and knights will want to return to their own countries if the war is prolonged.

　On the other hand, in the case of the Lemurian Empire, it can continue to fight for one or two years.
　The Lemurian Empire, on the other hand, could continue to fight for a year or two. If it wanted to, it could call in more troops from the Kingdoms of Cerda and Bulgalon.

　There is also the issue of logistics.
　The lords and free cities of the northern Pasta Plain are supplying food and fodder to the Fulling Kingdom led by King Ludwig I, but their economic power will not last long.
　In the first place, the food production in the northern Pasta Plains is not enough to feed an army of 100,000 for a long time.

　On the other hand, the Lemurian Empire continues to supply food from its provinces.
　It would not be an exaggeration to say that its supply limit is virtually infinite.
　At least compared to the Fulling Kingdom.



　King Ludwig I has his reasons for rushing the battle.

　If the Lemurian Empire's army is willing, there's no reason not to take the fight to them.

Let's go!
"Ha!

　The army of the Fullerling Kingdom began to move.





　In the meantime, Hercule smiled fearlessly when he heard that the army of the Fullerling Kingdom was on the move in the village of Lezera.

I knew you'd come on board.

　He knew that King Ludwig I was going to take the fight to him.
　It's a good thing that you're not the only one who can't afford to buy a car.

　...... By the way, why would Hercule's side want to fight in the field?
　What benefit does it have for Lemuria?
　Isn't a siege an option?

　First of all, there is the reason that they want to crush King Ludwig I completely.
　The Lemurian Empire is far superior to the Fulling Kingdom.
　A decisive victory is necessary to let the world know that.
　Now that the Fulling Kingdom has come out of hiding.
　We can't let this opportunity pass us by.

　In addition, the Lemurian army does not have much time to waste.

　If Ludwig I prioritized the rescue of the Republic of Adleria before the liberation of Edelna, Hercule would have to move to interfere with that.

　The leadership of the war would be lost to King Ludwig I.

　And the last reason is ......

We may be outnumbered in terms of total troops, but when it comes to the number and quality of our cavalry, we have the advantage.

　Alicia said with an expression full of confidence.
　Lemuria has probably the strongest bulgarian cavalry in the northern continent.

　Also, Lemuria's total number of cavalry is 372,000, while the Fulling Kingdom has about 250,000.
　In the field, the number of cavalry is the key to victory.
　In other words, Lemuria actually has an advantage.

　Furthermore, ......

The quality of the enemy is uneven and not very well controlled. With an army of 100,000, you're bound to get ripped apart.

　Sonia said assertively.
　The quality of the soldiers in the Fullerling Kingdom's army ranges from top to bottom, according to information from Sonia who has actually fought in the army.

　There are excellent knights, but there are also unmotivated mercenaries and peasant soldiers who were somewhat forcibly conscripted into the Fullerling Kingdom army.
　In other words, it's a hodgepodge.

　Of course, they are held together by the Seven Braves, but there are limits to what they can do.

　On the other hand, the quality of the Lemurian army is uniform and there are no weaknesses.
　The presence of the foreign armies of the Kingdom of Chelda and the Kingdom of Bulgaron may be a weakness,......, but fortunately there is good cooperation between Hercule and their respective commanders, Sonia and Alicia.

"Now, gentlemen. I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one who's a fan of your work.
""Ha!"




　Meanwhile, the Republic of Adleria was under heavy siege by Lemurian forces led by Darios and Nia.
　The two also received information about the movements of both the Lemurian and Fulling armies.

"General Nia.
What can I do for you?　General Darios.

　Nia, who had been summoned, had a suspicious look on her face.
　Darios handed Nia a piece of parchment.

"This is a directive from ......!
"If you can afford it, your rangers are to join us.
"I see.

　I'm sure you'll be pleased to hear that.
　If you ask me if I can afford it,......, I can afford it.

　This is because the city of Adleria is already under complete siege by double bunkers.
　Now we can continue the siege even without the cavalry.

"On my way, General.
"Good luck.

　Thus, the rangers led by Nia also began to move.




　The famous Battle of the Two Emperors of Lezera was about to take place.