The battle that decided the course of the war was not between the central Lemurian and Phallus armies ......, but between the right wing of the Lemurian army and the left wing of the Phallus army.

　The first to make a move was Shaheen, who led the left wing of the Phallus army.

The first to move was Shaheen, the leader of the left wing of the Phallus army.　Make a path of ice!

　He led about three hundred cavalrymen to cross the river.
　Crossing a river is extremely difficult, and it should be even more difficult while mounted. ......

　However, it is not impossible for him who has made a pact with the great demon of ice.
　Even if it's just for a moment.

　All he has to do is freeze the river just long enough for 300 cavalrymen to cross.

　Thus, Shaheen crossed the river.
　He tried to go around to the right flank of the Lemurian army.



　It was only after he had crossed the river that Nia noticed General Shaheen's movement.

I'm not sure what the point of a terrain defense is if you freeze the river ......!

　The reason I positioned myself so close to the river was to use its slush to restrain the enemy cavalry's movement. ......
　It was also to protect the vulnerable right flank of his army.
　However, this would not work if the river was easily crossed.

You can't really ...... do that, can you? I don't like the idea of spirit magic.

　Nia immediately reported this to Hercule.
　She herself redeployed her troops to take on Shaheen's attack.

　Fortunately, Shaheen's actions had been anticipated to the extent that they might have been.
　Therefore, the repositioning of the troops went smoothly.

"Fire!　They won't be able to hold the ice that long!　Don't let them cross to the shore!
Get across!　Push through!

　As the Lemurians brought in their third line of battle.
　Nia and Shaheen were locked in mortal combat.

　As Nia had predicted, the ice path Shaheen had created could not be maintained for very long.
　Therefore, if they don't make it across ......, three hundred of them will be wasted in the river during the crossing.
　However, if they can make it across, the ...... Phallus army can surround the Lemurian army from the front and left.

　And the battle was won by ......

...... couldn't get across the thousand. But two thousand is enough!　"We're assaulting the right flank of the Lemurian army. We're going on the offensive.
"Send word to the Emperor!　It's difficult to maintain the right flank any longer. I advise you to withdraw.

　It was Shaheen.






"All troops, retreat!　"All troops, retreat!" ...... "We couldn't attack!

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　The first thing to do is to maintain the front line as it is, and let the infantry forces that had been avoiding the rear escape.

　On the other hand, he instructed both Nia and Sonia to leave the battlefield.
　I will remain in command until the end.

　And ......





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　Thanks to Hercule's prompt instructions, many soldiers succeeded in escaping the siege of Fars.
　In response, King Sasan VIII said ......

The cavalry can't keep up!　Keep the infantry in pursuit and surrounded.



　Shaheen orders Darius to pursue the infantry. 　
　As a result, Darius, who was chasing Sonia, and Shaheen, who was chasing Nia, turned their forces around.
　They attacked the Lemurian infantry who were trying to leave the battlefield.

　And ......
















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　Surrounded and destroyed the Lemurian army left behind.
　Many of them were either killed or taken prisoner.

　The infantry corps that attempted to leave the battlefield were also severely damaged by the fierce pursuit.



　Thus, the battle of Sardel was won by the Kingdom of Fars.




The Battle of Sardel

Battle Power
Lemuria VS Phallus

Main commander
Lemuria

Hercule I (Emperor of the Lemurian Empire)
Sonia Yulianos (Queen of the Kingdom of Chelda)
Nia Diavolos-Lukarios


Phallus
Sasan VIII
Helena Uarelius Cog.
Shaheen Charlequin
Dareios Dalmares


Armies
Lemuria 516,000
Fars 500,000

Result
Lemurian Army
Casualties 1,680
Prisoners of war 720
Remaining 276,000


Fars' Army
Casualties 700
Remaining 430,000


Victory or defeat: ...... Lemurian army defeated

Impact
Third victory of Sasan VIII against Lemuria.
Collapse of the Surian Front of the Lemurian Empire.
Start of a full-scale invasion of the Kingdom of Fars.





　After the defeat, Hercule crawled back to Orontia City, the capital of the province of Suria.
　This is the first time I've ever been to a game in which I've been able to play the game.

...... You've been beaten severely. I'm sure you'll agree.


Not at all.

　Hercule sits down on his throne with a dirty, uncomfortable expression on his face.
　The servants tell Hercule that he is ready for a bath, but ......

'After the council of war.'

　Hercule replied shortly.
　The time is of the essence.

"Well, I'm afraid we can't get any information while we're in retreat. Galfis!　Give me a brief summary of the situation.
"Yes, Your Majesty.

　Galfis, ordered by Hercule, unhesitatingly summarized the information and gave it in a straightforward manner to the unhappy Hercule.

　The report is as follows.

　The Foulds Army 50000, which broke through the defense line of the province of Shuria, has joined up with the Foulds Army 15000, which is a separate force.
　They occupied the anti-Faals defense facilities built around the Flato River and completely took control of the Flato River.
　It is now using the rich granary and economic zone of the Flato and Dajra Rivers to build a logistics line.

So, they've taken control of the war.

　It's only a matter of time before Sasan VIII finishes building the logistics.
　If he does, he can invade the Lemurian Empire at will.

　The Lemurian Empire will have to be on the back foot, as its borders are wide from north to south.

"Also, Your Majesty. This is a report from the ...... monks who have infiltrated the Kingdom of Phallus, but it seems that there is now a new military movement in the Kingdom of Phallus. ...... In the eastern part of the kingdom, it seems that about 100,000 troops of the Sindhira army are moving straight to the west.

"......

　The Farrus forces currently occupying the area around the Flato River are 200,000.
　If another 100 are added to this, the total force will be ......
　If another 100,000 are added to this, the total force will be 300,000.

　On the other hand, in Lemuria, Hercule bought time, and the mobilization of the Cheluda and Bulgaron armies was successfully completed, and reinforcements are almost ready to be added. ......
　All in all, less than 15,000.

"Your Majesty. "Your Majesty. ...... Forgive my words.
"Forgive my words. Galfis.
"Wouldn't it be better to make peace with ......?

　A moment of silence fell over the room.
　Hercule raised his hand and swung it ......

　He swung it down.




　With a cracking sound, the marble table was destroyed in half.
　Blood dripped from Hercule's hands.

"I'm not going to back down now!

　Hercule shouted, and clutched his hand, which was dripping with blood.

"Mobilize all available troops in all provinces!　Gather an additional corps from Cerda and Bulgaron!

　Then Hercule stretched out his bloodied hands to his vassals.

Then Hercule stretched out his bloodied hands to his vassals, "And bring someone with paper, writing implements, and a seal!　I'll give you a letter of intent!

　Then he sniffed.

"I never thought I'd have to use this bill.