Public Exercises.
　They are held once a week to test the strength of the demons and for entertainment. A squad of demons, led by Gilanka, Milo, Chappie and Amanda, and a squad of other demons would fight in front of the public.
　In order to do this, the demons worked hard to crush the central park in Rafas' city and build a sort of arena. Although it's a drawback that only a hundred or so troops can fight each other due to its size, but since they couldn't set up a contradiction with the empire for two years, the stressed out demons are releasing themselves in this public exercise.

''Well... today we'll start with the battle between the archers and the goblin squad.

Lady Arisa and Lady Gilanka.

'Gilanka's elite goblin squad, they're strong. Alisa, I hope you're okay.

She's joining us today, you know.

　I also participated in it every week. Well, I was only a spectator.
　Today, too, I'm watching from a seat reserved for the king. By the way, Drake is also watching next to me. It seems that he's not in the game today.

It's a good idea to be able to have a good time.

　The first to enter through the east gate is the archers, led by the elf Alisa.
　However, Alisa is the only elf in the group, and all the others following behind her are demons. It's a troop made up of demons who are excellent with the bow, such as centaurs, orc archers and kobold archers. Of course, all of them were over level 90 and were a group of willing demons.
　Although Alisa can't understand the words of the demons, she can command them to move, so she made Alisa, who was originally an 'archer' by profession, the captain of the squad.
　At first, Arisa was hesitant, saying "I can't do that...", but after some persuasion from me, she managed to become the captain.

''Gilanka-dono is also very enthusiastic, isn't he?''

Yeah. It's all very motivating.

　And coming in through the west gate was a group of small goblins led by Captain Gilanka Dolan Elbert Griffitham.
　All of them are wearing red hats (red caps). Goblins are rare among demons, and they have characteristics that change in appearance depending on their level. And the red-hatted goblins are at least level 40.
　Of course, since this group was an elite goblin squad, all of them were at least 90 levels. Even level 40 red caps are quick and troublesome demons, but when they are in the 90s, their level is far more astonishing. And above all, the fact that goblins that act in packs are able to coordinate their actions with precision also adds to the nuisance.
　As usual, Gilanka looks at his combat partner - Arisa - with a calm gaze, but you can sense something hot in his gaze.

''Then to the center,''

　And it's Angus who will serve as the referee.
　It seems that Angus, like Drake, will not participate in today's public exercise. This is how it's always done, with those who don't participate acting as referees.
　Gilanka and Arisa first go out to the center and shake each other's hands.

''Then, Gilanka-dono, I'll borrow your chest.

I want you to be a knight in shining armor.

　Of course, Alisa didn't understand Gilanka's words. But Alisa nodded, as if they were communicating somehow.
　Then they turned their backs to each other and moved back to the starting line. With that, Gilanka ordered his subordinate goblins.

''All hands, mount!''

Ha!

　And then there is the pack of demons that emerge from the west gate.
　Night wolves, unicorns, wild dogs - the different types of them, but each one is a demon that the goblins ride.
　Gilanka asked me to become a knight, and that's what I wished for. It took a long time, but I gave him a demon that he could ride.

Come on, Mr. Bau. Come on.

Yes!　Mr. Gilanka!

　It was former Wild Dog, now Fenrir's bow.
　At first, I was going to give him a demon that had no will and let him ride it. But since Gilanka's level is 99, if it was a low-level demon, it would injure him when piloting it. That's why Gilanka wanted to ride Bau, the highest level demon among my companions, and so Gilanka has been riding Bau ever since.
　Incidentally, the Hundred Beast Squad, of which Bau was the captain, is now entrusted with the command of Amanda of Lamia.
　The goblins under Gilanka's command are all strong enough to be level 90 or above.

''Looking at it this way, it looks like Gilanka-dono has an advantage. Against an opponent that can maneuver at high speed, I thought it would be a bit tougher with a bow.

Kana.

　I respond to Drake's muttering with a small response.
　So Gilanka and the others are riding, but the total number is the same. The archers led by Arisa have a hundred archers, but the elite goblins led by Gilanka have a total of one hundred men and horses. Therefore, in terms of simple numerical advantage, Arisa would have the upper hand.
　However, Gilanka and the others manipulated the mounted demons well, as if they were an extension of their own legs. Therefore, they can attack the enemy camp like a blitz. I've seen many open exercises in the past, but there aren't many armies that didn't collapse under the assault of Gilanka and his team.
　It won't be so easy to end it, though.

''But we've got Jessica.

'Yes. We'll have to see how Princess Jessica calls the shots.

　Jessica had requested me to lead her troops in this exercise.
　But as an archer by profession, Alisa is experienced in combat, having fought off demons in her hidden village many times. However, Jessica is the princess of the Kingdom of Olvance--it can be said that she has no combat experience at all.
　That's why I gave my conditional permission to give instructions to the entire group from the rear of the archers, which is fine.
　At the end of it, protected by the archers, Jessica is staring at the battlefield.
　I don't need to 《Analyze》 her to know. Right now, she's probably playing the profession 'military strategist'.

''Well then, let's begin!

'Oh, whoa!

　With the voice of Angus, the goblins rushed forward with a battle cry.
　At long range, the archers have the advantage. But once they are in the pocket, they are vulnerable. This is where Jessica's skills are at stake.

All troops, open fire!

Ha!

　With Arisa's voice, a long arrows are released from the drawn bow.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find a great deal more to say about it. I'm sure you'll be able to find a great deal more information on the subject.
　Of course, they did not remove the arrowhead from their arrows. It's a highly effective weapon that will kill any demon if the arrow hits your head. And of course, Gilanka's weapons are not just non-lethal, they are serious.
　According to the demons, led by Gilanka, "If you usually deal with them with an advantage that will kill you if you hit them, you will be able to move without fear when the time comes to fight". I understand that, but since there are almost no other users of recovery magic in this country other than me, I'm forced to abuse my recovery magic after the public exercises are over.
　It's a good idea to have someone from the outside come in as a priest.

''Hmmm...''

　But now, Jessica just let them shoot without a plan.
　And Gilanka has experienced that level of firing many times in his previous exercises. It's the same for the goblins under his command. That's probably why they were able to immediately move to defending themselves with round shields.
　How to move the army from here--.

''All hands, move!''

Ha!

　At the sound of Jessica's voice, the archers move.
　It was the archers themselves spreading to the left and right against the cavalry coming in a straight line like a sharp arrowhead, with Gilanka at the head of the line. It's not that they are running away from the assault, but they instantly spread out to the left and right as if it was calculated.
　Then, at the end of the left and right spread, the archers' faces turned their arrows again. And a straight line assault of cavalry is something that is difficult to turn left and right easily.

　This is the formation of the Crane Wing.

　This is a formation that is mainly 'rear first' to set up an encirclement against the assault. This is certainly a reasonable way to fight against cavalry, leading the enemy's frontal forces to the inside of their own ranks and attacking the troops spread out vertically.
　However, the timing of the attack is quite difficult. If it was too early, the enemy would detect it, and if it was too late, the front line would be overrun by cavalry. This is a trick that can only be done if you know everything about the enemy's planes and the speed at which your own troops are moving.

''Poof!　All forces, defend!

'It's sweet!　All hands, fire!

　Gilanka finally realized the situation, too, and made a posture to stop and focus on defense.
　But once the troops start to move straight ahead, they cannot change their behavior so easily. No matter how quickly the commander ordered, it would inevitably take time to form up. And if you're in a position to make a move, it's even more so if you've fallen for the enemy's brilliant plan.
　Confused and unable to even defend themselves, the goblins are falling under the arrows fired by the archers.

''Kuu--!　Calm down, you bastards!

　Cavalry, for all its excellence in assault, is fragile when countered - and this was a battle that seemed to be the very embodiment of that.
　In the end, the elite goblin squad was unable to take command and each of them could only fight individually. Even so, it was impressive that they were able to cut down to about half of the archers, but after all, the first blow would have taken care of them.
　Finally, the centaur, Kobold Archer, and Arisa pointed the arrowhead at Gilanka, and that's where it was settled.

'Lord Gilanka, surrender,'

"...a brilliant idea. This is my undoing.

　In terms of individual strength, Gilanka was probably the better choice.
　But the command that overturned that - this is the realm of a professional "military strategist". I've seen some wonderful things.
　It was a wonderful experience.

'That was a wonderful battle,'

Yeah. Jessica, you're a class act. Now.....

Master Noah?

Well, I'm a little busy right now. Drake take your time.

'Oh, yes. I can't help you with that, so I'll take my time looking at it.

Yes.

　Drake smiles bitterly and stands up, letting out a sigh.
　In the center of the arena, Angus says, "The archers win! And Alisa's right arm was raised. And the members of the 'Immortal Squad' who did not participate in the exercise are carrying the demons that fell in the exercise out of the arena.

　What will happen to those demons?
　I'm going to keep casting a deadly spell on him now.