It was the left flank of the Lemurian army led by Alicia that made the first move.
　In addition to the Bulgaron cavalry, 4,800 heavy and medium cavalry sent by Hercule joined the battlefield as reinforcements.

"Enemy general, Astolfo!　Prepare yourself!
Gosh ......, this is really not looking good. We'll have to fall back. ......

　The two sides switched horses and kept their distance from each other as they took command.
　Alicia's bow could be fatal to Astolfo.
　Astrifo's spear, the "Amy," is also a threat to Alicia, ...... but if it doesn't touch her, it's nothing to worry about.

　Alicia is slowly driving Astrupho back.

　The right flank of the Fullerling army was crumbling.
　But...

　But it won't collapse so easily.

　The right flank of Fullerling's army was collapsing, but not so easily. The right flank of Fullerling's army was waiting for Alicia, who had driven Astolfo away.

"Oh no ......, diagonal formation.
It's not easy to get through here. ...... Send word to Lord Astolfo. Tell Astolfo to get into position while he can.

　The battle between the left flank of Lemuria's army and the right flank of Fulling's army has temporarily fallen into a stalemate.




　At the same time, Chulpan had finished regrouping the King's Kingsguard Cavalry Corps 100 and the King's Squire's Infantry Corps 120.

He had one goal. The gap between the center of the Lemurian army and the center right wing!

　Bradamante had pushed the center-right wing so far that there was a fatal gap between the center and the center-right wing of the Lemurian army.
　Not missing a beat, Chulpan launched his assault.

　This was met by ......

"All troops, fall back and fire!　Buy us some time!

　It is Jebe.
　Jebe, firing poisoned arrows, slowly retreats, trying to delay the arrival of reinforcements from the Fulling army led by Chulpan.

　But while Jebe is fighting Chulpan, Bradamante makes his move.

Now is your chance!　We must break through the Lemurian army!

　The center left flank of Fulling's army is gaining momentum.
　Edmond stands in the way, determined not to let his master get away.

"The enemy general, Edmund Eldmort, is it?　Let's play this game!

　Bradamante raises his sword and attacks Edmond.
　Edmond intercepted the blow, but ......
　Edmond meets the blow and his face contorts.

(What kind of arm strength ...... is indeed a high ranking warbeast.) I'm not sure if I'd be able to do that if I were a half-breed elf.

　I'm not a big fan of close combat.
　However, there is no need to take him seriously.

"I'm sorry, but I don't want a fair fight. I can't let him get past me. Andromarius!

　Edmond summons his contracted demon, Andromarius.
　This demon has the ability to steal the belongings of his enemies.

　This allows it to take the weapons and armor of the enemy, namely Bradamante and the soldiers around him, and disrupt them. ......



　It was supposed to.

What?　The magic doesn't work?
I don't know what kind of magic you used, but ...... the demon's magic has no effect in my presence.

　Bradamante flicked away Edmond's astonished sword and smiled wryly.
　On the index finger of her right hand is a shiny ring.

It's the Ring of Doom. Like Roland's Durandal, it can neutralize demon magic. Be prepared.
"d*mn. ......

　Thinking his odds were against him, Edmond quickly turned away and ran away.
　If he was defeated, the right wing of the Lemurian army might collapse.

　But even if he was not defeated, his escape would lower the morale of his allies and raise the morale of the enemy.

　The center-right wing of the Lemurian army has begun to collapse.
　Bradamante and his guards were the first to break through, closing in on the center rear of the Lemurian army.

　At about the same time, a new force of Fullerling's troops, led by Chulpan, broke through Jebe's slow tactics and was closing in on the center of the Lemurian army.

　Both Bradamante and Chulpan were confident of victory.

　But ......

　What they saw was not behind or to the side of the center of the Lemurian army, but in front of it.

"Jebe, Edmond. You've bought us some time. ...... Give them the message. "Jebe, Edmond. I'll take it from here for the time being.

　Hercule had already tilted the center he was leading forty-five degrees and was ready to take on Bradamante and Chulpan.

　　　





　The formation of both sides had changed drastically from the original one, and was now tilted 45 degrees diagonally.

　At the same time, the center of the Lemurian army and the center of the Fulling army were clashing violently.

"Push, push, push!　Let's show them what we're made of!

　Raising her sword, Sonia inspired the Chelda soldiers.
　In the middle of the Fullerling army, where Edelna's troops have been defeated and her own left flank has been drawn out as reinforcements, there are only 600 of the King's Kingsguard and foot soldiers who can fight properly.

　If we can crush this, the general, Ludwig I, will be close at hand.



　But.

"Well fought, Edhellna's men!　Leave the rest to us!

　About 600 infantrymen, led by King Ludwig I, stood in front of Sonia and the others, led by the elite 500 infantrymen of the King's Kingsguard.

　They hadn't fought in a war before, but they were strong enough.
　On the other hand, the Cerda soldiers were exhausted from the continuous battle after battle.

　As a result, they were able to temporarily push back the disparity in numbers and bring the war to a standstill.

"Oh no ......, don't be afraid!　Don't be afraid!　Kill, kill, kill!

　Sonia raises her sword and yells as her body turns red with blood.
　The expression on her face is one of desperation.

　She half-knew that the center of her army, Hercule, would be breached if she continued like this.

　On the other hand, Ludwig I's expression was relaxed.

The enemy is in a hurry!　Hold on!

　It was only a matter of time before the center was breached.
　But ...... believed that Bradamante and Chulpan would break through the center of the Lemurian army before that.

　In addition, ......

The Fulling army is holding ...... up!
This is our fight, not theirs!
Join us!

　Edelna's soldiers, who had been on the verge of collapse, returned to the front.
　This was an unexpected miscalculation on Ludwig I's part.

(I was going to use them up, but ...... they're surprisingly stubborn. I hope you die for me.

　He grinned and chuckled.




　Now, in contrast to the surprisingly strenuous Fulling Army Central, the Lemurian Army Central was in a crisis.

　At one time, Hercule had rebuilt the front line, but ......
　The momentum of Bradamante's and Chulpan's armies began to pick up again.

　Finally, Bradamante took a small number of knights to ......
　And finally, Bradamante, with a small group of knights, reached Hercule at the central headquarters.

You are Hercule I, Emperor of the Lemurian Empire, are you not?　Prepare yourself!
I never thought I'd see you here.

　"I didn't expect you to come this far." Bradamante came straight at him with his sword raised.
　Hercule's bodyguards stand in the way to prevent this, but ...... they are cut down one by one.

I'm not sure what to say.
I have a feeling we'll lose if we play it normal. I have a trick for you. Asmodeus!

　Hercule summons his demon.
　And instructed him to cast a powerful sensual curse on Bradamante.

　But at that moment, Bradamante's ring glows.

The demon's curse will not work on me!
Oh, master!　Oh, that ring has the power to neutralize our power!　The spell has been reversed!

　Even though it's a replica, it has the power to temporarily repel demon magic.
　I'm sure you're not the only one who has a problem with this.

"What? !　Don't be silly!
Prepare yourself!

　Hercule catches Bradamante's sword fight.
　Her hands go numb with shock.

If you can contain the demon, the elves will be of no concern to you!
"If they can be contained, huh?

　Hercule smirked.
　A chill ran down Bradamante's spine.

"Citri!　Uncover his secrets!　Destroy the ring's guard!
[Leave it to me, Master!　This is what I'm good at!

　Citri, a spirit that specializes in uncovering the secrets of others, places a curse directly on Bradamante's ring.
　This temporarily weakens the ring's protection.

　Perhaps sensing this, Bradamante's expression twisted.

But you can't defeat it completely!　This is nothing to worry about. ......
I'm not sure if this is a normal demon. But Asmodeus is a different story. Do it!
I don't care if it's Durandal.　I'm sure you're not the only one who has a problem with this.　Leave it to me, master!

　Asmodeus has a track record of having broken the Demon Lord's hold on the ring in the past.
　In other words, it is resistant to the medium of the ...... ring.

　A full-blown demon ring might have broken Asmodeus' curse, but ......
　But now, weakened by Citri, it can break through.

"Ggh!　This ......



　Bradamante's entire body temporarily relaxed.
　Hercule took the opportunity to swing his sword.

　With a high metallic sound, Bradamante's sword is flung away.

　At the same time, Bradamante's entire body lost strength.

"Oops, ......, that's dangerous.

　Hercule caught Bradamante as she was about to fall from her horse.

I'm sure you'll be glad to know that I'm not the only one who's had it. You'll have to forgive me for that.

　Hercule then winked at the weakening Bradamante.
　Bradamante's cheeks flushed slightly, but ......
　It's a good thing you're a knight.

I'm so proud of you for defeating me. But ...... it won't stop now. Our victory is at hand!
Ha!　...... So, what do we do now?

　Bradamante's words were neither a frustrated lie nor a provocation.
　In fact, the energetic Fulling's army was pushing into the center of the Lemurian army without losing momentum, even if Bradamante was defeated.

　In addition, ......

"Soldiers under Bradamante's command, follow me!　We must defeat the Lemurian army and rescue her!

　As long as Tulpan is alive and well, the Fulling army will not collapse.
　As long as Chulpan is alive and well, the Fulling army will not collapse. Hercule's expression shows signs of impatience.

　But, but ......

　I'm not sure what to make of this.

What? What?　It's not a good idea,......, even though it's almost there!

　The movement of the Fullerling army led by Chulpan suddenly slowed down.
　In the end, they pulled out some of the troops that were on the offensive and started sending them to the rear.

What's happening ...... and why?　You can't be sure that something is going to happen to you,.......

　You will find a lot of people who are looking for the best way to get the most out of their lives.

　In response, Hercule patted his chest inwardly and smiled.

"It seems my dear vassal has arrived in time. We don't know if we're going to win or lose yet, do we?










　The rangers led by Nia arrived at the battlefield.