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"The vanguard of the Reinisatz army, roughly two 10,000-strong armies, totaling 20,000 troops, is in advance. This vanguard will attack Barka's army first.

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What noble family's army, aye?

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"From the air, we have seen their flags, and we believe that they are the armies of the House of Sardia and the House of Haman. They are said to be the armies of the nobles who use water and wind magic respectively.

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"What are we going to do, Mr. Vargas?　The entire Barka army is 1,000, right?　If the vanguard of Reinzatz's army is 20,000, doesn't that mean that the other side has twice as many men?"

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"Yes. And both Sardia and Haman are noble families known for their martial prowess. They'll be in no shortage of fighters. Ai, check it out. How are the other armies of the Reinisatz army moving?　In particular, tell me the movements of the armies on both wings."

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"Yes, Mr. Vargas van Valles. It seems that the forces on both flanks of the Reinisatz army are keeping a large distance from Barca's army and are gaining in depth. They are not pushing as hard against the Barka forces as the vanguard forces."

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"...... I see. You seem to have studied the Barca way of fighting very carefully."

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"What do you mean, Mr. Vargas?"

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The information we have now is enough to know that the Reinisatz forces are studying their opponents carefully before challenging them to a battle. The Balkan army has fought on the battlefield many times before. And among them, their mobility is one of the most outstanding features of their army. They are wary of this, and that's why they are moving their forces.

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"Wary of mobility?　Does that mean that you are preparing for cavalry on Valkyrie-chan, by any chance?"

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"Yes. Barca has a fast troop. The cavalry led by Byte is all highly skilled in the art of riding, thanks to the Barthes family's horsemanship. I guess they try not to stick out too much to prevent that cavalry from attacking from the outside."

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　The battle between the Barka and Reinsatz armies began on the Radial Plain.

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　Ai and Kiri teach us about the battle as they move their pieces around.

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　Even so, there were always some parts that I did not understand, and so I acted as a commentator and talked about this and that while confirming them verbally.

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　However, even from listening to the first moves, I could clearly see how wary the Reinisatz were of Barka.

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　Normally, I think that the Reinisatz forces would be caught off guard.

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　They are far outnumbered by their opponents, and they are from a family with a long history and possess superior magic.

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　They should have said, "We are going to crush the opponents who are far outnumbered!

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　However, they did not do so, and they studied their opponents well before challenging the battle.

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　After all, the Reinisatz forces are not the kind of opponents who will let us win so easily.　

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　A strong man who never lets his guard down is strong in his own right.

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"But are they going to be all right, Ars?"

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"Mistress Kiri, General, how are the Barka forces moving after seeing the movement of the vanguard of the Reinsatz army?"

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"Uh, well, they haven't moved much. Are we going to intercept them?　Oh, that?　What is that, Mr. Ai?　Something big just appeared out of nowhere."

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"There is movement in the Barka army. The vanguard of the Balkan army has cast a spell. They've created a tall wall using wall construction.

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"[Wall building]?　But it will not be enough to push back an opponent who outnumbers us. Is there anything else?"

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"A new giant presence has been detected behind the wall created by the vanguard of the Barka army. A giant humanoid has appeared. At the same time, a huge structure seems to have been hidden. A projectile machine, which had been concealed by covering it with a cloth inside the formation, can be seen."

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"Hmm. Giants and stone throwers. That means they're planning to reduce the number of Reinzazu's army by attacking from behind the wall from a long distance.

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"Wow, that's great. So those are the warriors of Atmos who have become giants. You can see how big they are from above.

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"By the way, Miss Kiri, you know Thanatos and the others, don't you?　Is this the first time you've seen an Atmos warrior transformed into a Titan?"

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"That's right. I don't think I've had much of a chance to see it before. Let me explain this to those who are listening to the radio. In the Balkan army there are people from the East called "Warriors of Atmos". They use magic to become giants. They grow so big that you can see them from the sky.

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"Yes, it is. Before there was only one Thanatos, but since the general's successful expedition to the east, the number of Atmos' warriors has been increasing. And if they have turned into giants behind the wall, does that mean they are attacking with spears?"

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"Affirmative. The warriors of Atmos are using spear throwers to attack the Reinzatz forces."

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"Wow! The spears are flying very far. Oh, I see. That's why they built the wall. They're defending with that wall and attacking from behind the wall with spears and stones from the stone throwers.

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"Yes, that's right. That's also a tactic sometimes used by generals. It's a good way to reduce their numbers. But they can't be reduced by that. They will advance forward at their own peril and try to climb over the wall. How are you going to respond then?

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　Long-range attacks are certainly effective.

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　However, it is more the attackers in a siege who attack with throwing stones or bricks.

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　It may be effective in defense as well, but right now they are not in a solid position for a siege.

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　The positions that Barka's army made in the Radial Plain are not fortified, so what are they going to do about it?

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"A part of Haman's army, followed by Sardia's army, has reached the wall built by Barka's army. They are still advancing, weaving between the walls built by the wall-builders. The Reinisatz forces are sending in their rear units as well. An additional 20,000 troops are rushing toward the Balkan army.

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"Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey.　What's going on with the cavalry in Barca, ay?"

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"The cavalry led by Mr. Bite van Barthe is now moving in two groups on the left and right. However, it will not be easy to break through against the thickly-positioned Rheinsatz forces."

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"...... not good. No matter how many walls you build and the means you have to attack from behind them, if you are pushed into that number, you're going to lose."

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"Does that mean the Barka army is losing, Mr. Vargas?"

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"......I hate to say it, but speaking as a commentator, there is a good chance you will. However, I don't think that the general will be defeated so easily. He should have expected this much. Ai, how far have the Reinisatz forces that have breached the wall been able to hit the Barka forces?"

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"The Balkan army has built several walls with wall construction. The number of Reinisatz troops who have crossed the outermost wall and are approaching Barka's army now exceeds 5,000. And 1,200 of them have already lost their lives.

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"...... what?　Are you that dead already?　The soldiers of the Reinzatz Army?"

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"Affirmative. The death toll in the Reinisatz army is rising before Barca's magic bullet. The damage is still spreading.

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　I don't really care, but I wish I had asked the general beforehand what kind of strategy he was going to use.

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　No, they would not have told me the plan in advance if I had asked them, but I still thought about it.

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　Unlike military exercises, explaining how to fight in a real battle where life and death are at stake is more tiring than I thought.

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　However, the situation was progressing as if such fatigue was unforgivable.

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　It seems that the Reinisatz forces have already suffered a large number of casualties.

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　Of course, it is the Balkan army that is doing it.

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　I continue to explain more about what the Barka army is doing as I check with Ai.

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