According to our country's projections, they shouldn't be back for another couple of weeks.
　However, what's done is done.

　Bartolo and Tonino sighed.
　It was today morning that the report reached the two of them.


　That the Roselle Kingdom had protected Prince Aldo and crossed the border.
　The enemy army is about 15,000. Of that, 1,000 are cavalry.

　On the other hand, our troops are over 20,000.
　The number was swelled by the confluence of the great families of the Karlo faction and the former Aldo faction.

　The number of cavalry is also superior at 1,200.

　The Kingdom of Roselle has a large number of cavalry, and King Domorgal's country has been training cavalry for a long time in order to compete with their cavalry.
　That's why.


　The allied forces are superior in numbers. But the problem is quality.
　Since the Allied Forces are literally a coalition (...) army, it's hard to say that they are working well together.

　On the other hand, Roselle's army is elite.
　Originally, the Gauls were ten to twenty centimeters taller than the Adelnians.

　In an open battle, the Gauls have more power.


　I have no desire to lose in terms of the general's ability, to be honest. But I'm concerned about the difference in quality.
　''We're not exactly coordinated over here, and if it's a defensive battle, we can ignore the difference in quality, but...''

　The moment you get on the defensive, you are at a political disadvantage.
　It's the best tactic, but it's a bad strategy.

　''It hurts that we ran out of explosive spears...''
　Why don't you tell me how to make it and I'll make it for you?

　Tonino flies off lightly to Bartolo, who is scratching his head and worrying about it.
　Even if I tell you how to make it, it doesn't matter because you can't make it as long as you don't have a sorcerer.

　The materials for the explosive spear are black powder and a magic formula for ignition that is a substitute for a detonator.
　It's a good thing that the mass production system for black powder is in place, so it's sufficient, but the production of the ignition device has not caught up with it.

　The main reason for this is that the training of magicians who can handle the new discipline of magic is not yet finished. The fact that Tetra has become pregnant is also a big blow.

　And the explosive spear is quite heavy. It's no wonder that it's held in the mouth of a conventional spear and even attached to the tip of a bomb.
　They couldn't be brought into battle in large numbers.

　"We have no choice but to attack them in the field. "We have the only way to defeat them in the field. If we can bring in a siege, we can win the war.

　Naturally Bartolo knows that General Clue is a fierce general who likes to make a central assault.
　If that's the case, you can surround him before the enemy breaks through the center.
　You'll be able to use it because our troops are superior to yours.

　"Carlo-sama. What do you think?
　I have no idea. Have at it.

　Bartolo and Tonino looked at each other.



　Thus the two armies clashed.






　"Hey, hey, Mario-dono. There are more enemies than we've been given?
　It's Merlin. Most of them are joining up with the other big families. Isn't that the best you can do?

　Mari asks, and Kryu smiles at her.

　'Of course,'

　The increase in enemy forces is not to say that there is anything wrong with it. It also has the advantage of distracting the enemy's movements.
　Moreover, the opponent is the allied forces. When it comes to coordination, Roselle's army is very good at it.

　War is about how to cover the weaknesses of your allies, crush the enemy's advantages, and exploit the enemy's weaknesses.
　It is not necessary to win in every category.

　Enemy general Bartolo is a master general who is good at siege and flanking attack.
　Then, we can penetrate the enemy before they encircle us or flank us.

　Since it is necessary to distribute more troops on both flanks for a siege or flanking attack, the center will always be lax.
　That's where you'll penetrate.

　This time, there are two trump cards. One of them is the first to be unveiled to the Adelnians.
　Even the great general is not able to take a countermeasure immediately.

　All right, let's proceed as usual. .........Maruran-dono, I asked you to control the slaves, didn't I?
　Yes, sir. I'll take care of him. It's Merlin.





　In order to take advantage of their troops, the Allied forces laid out a long formation with both wings stretched out.
　And in order to block the central assault, the elite were placed thickly in the center.

　The cavalry was placed on both wings, with four hundred Equus cavalry on the right wing and eight hundred Domorgal cavalry on the left wing.
　At first glance, it might seem that the forces are unbalanced, but considering the quality of both cavalry, there is a slight excess of forces on the left... or so it seems.

　It's better than mixing in troops with different command systems.

　The reason why we didn't use the slanted battle lines this time is because Bartolo judged that it would be dangerous to use them under conditions where there was no coordination.

　To begin with, the diagonal formation has only been used twice successfully so far. The last battle was also largely due to the inexperience of the enemy general.

　This time the enemy is a great general.
　Rather than using a strange strategy, Bartolo adopted a royal tactic that would allow him to make use of the number of troops.

　Gentlemen!　This is a just war!　The throne is mine by right!　The enemy, Aldo, is a coward who killed his father and his brother!　It will not be tolerated. God's hammer will always fall on evil. God is with us!

　Carlo concluded with a speech (written by Bartolo and Tonino) to the entire army.




　Roselle's army, on the other hand, is also a normal formation that I would like to use as an example.
　........in appearance.

　The cavalry will be deployed on both wings. Six hundred on the right wing and four hundred on the left wing.
　So far, so good.

　The first thing that strikes you is the five thousand combat slaves at the front.
　Their equipment is very poorly equipped. The only armor is a shield and breastplate. Their weapons are iron spears.

　And the most terrifying thing is their bloodshot eyes.
　They've been in the same boat for a while now.

　They are Adelnians, Gauls and Germanis, who were defeated and enslaved in the war with the kingdom of Roselle.
　All of them have their families held hostage.
　They've all been drugged and subjected to light magic.

　Witchcraft is contagious and has an affinity for resonance.
　Even though the spell cast on each of them was small, if it exceeded five thousand, it was a different story.

　The combat slaves looked at the allied forces like they were avenging their parents.

　And behind the combat slaves were fifty hairy something.
　There was a quadrupedal creature, at least not native to the Adelian peninsula.

　What made it distinctive was its size. A body height of over four meters. Over eight meters in length.
　And it had two spectacularly large fangs.

　Behind such a monster are Kryu and his 10,000 elites.
　It's not a horse, but a dragon.

　Horses cannot be ridden because they do not like the smell of the monster.
　On the other hand, a Gouryu is a carnivore, so it doesn't mind the smell of the monster.

　Also, since the Gouryu was much smaller than the monster, the monster would not mind the smell of the Gouryu.
　This is a perfect combination.


　''Gentlemen!　Who am I?
　''It's General Clue of the Demon Thrust!

　Someone shouts. All the soldiers shout in sync with it as well.

　'Exactly!　Have I ever lost to this guy before?
　None!

　'Good!　As long as I'm here, we'll win!　You guys trust me and follow me!　I'll give you a win for sure!
　'Long live General Clue!　Long live the General!　Long live the General!

　The chanting is so strong that the atmosphere trembles. Morale rises all at once, and the entire army is united as one.
　All the soldiers give a passionate look at Kryu. There is no hesitation in their eyes.


　
　Annabella blurts out.
　The sorcerers are not participating in the speech, as they are engaged in the manipulation of the spells they are casting on the combat slaves.
　Partly because they are all women, and therefore genuinely dislike the masculine smell.

　More than a few of the spellcasters are completely airborne, abandoning their duties and chanting Hail Mary.


　'Shouting is fine, but do your job well.
　
　Well. But I've been able to use it to such an extent because it's a clew. The Charm Charming Charm will only do so much to get you to pay attention and make a good first impression.

　But if you combine The Charming Blessing with a speech, it's a different story.
　As long as the speech is not too badly delivered, it is a sure-fire success. If it's a good speech, it's a huge success.

　The Charming Blessing also has a blessed effect of resonance.
　His emotions will spread directly to the entire army, and all of his emotions will spread to the crown.

　Combine this with the other blessing that she possesses, and you have an invincible, death-defying army.

　''Cru is the second most capable general I know of, next to Etzel. He will win for sure.

　By the way, this was the biggest compliment in Mari's mind.





　First, the battle began with an assault of both cavalry.

　Equus Cavalry on the right wing of the Allied Forces (four hundred) versus Gallic Cavalry on the left wing of Roselle's army (four hundred).
　Domorgal cavalry on the left wing of the Allied army (eight hundred) versus Gallic cavalry on the right wing of Roselle's army (six hundred).

　The Allied forces, superior in quality and quantity of cavalry, were gradually pushing Roselle's cavalry into the field.

　'Let the cavalry fall back.'

　As soon as the whistle of Kryu's retreat sounds, Roselle's cavalry turn their backs on the Allied cavalry.
　The Allied cavalry is confident of victory and pursues it.


　Thus, just as Clue intended (........), the Allied cavalrymen were to leave the battlefield temporarily.



　''Tut, I missed.''
　Bartolo sticks his tongue out.
　The cavalry that was in place has been neutralized, albeit temporarily.

　The quality of Equus cavalry and the quantity of Domorgal cavalry are superior to the Gallic cavalry, but if they can't fight, they can't make use of that advantage.

　''But it is an undeniable fact that our cavalry is superior to the enemy. They are only stalling for time.

　The incapacitation is only temporary.
　The difference in power is obvious.

　If we win the cavalry battle, we will only be able to lay siege to them.

　All that remains now is to see how long we can withstand the enemy's assault.

　But our infantry was better than theirs.
　He was confident that Bartolo would win.




　Now, let's get this infantry battle underway. First card. Charge the battle-slaves!

　With Kryu's command, the slaves pounced on the allied forces like beasts freed from their chains.


　''What?''　They're almost naked.
　There are not many of them. Kill them!

　Allied forces and combat slaves collide.
　The combat slaves don't come in any armor other than a shield breastplate. The lower half of his body is only a loincloth.

　It seemed that the battle would be decided in an instant. But.........


　Gahhhh!
　What the hell, you son of a b*tc* just bit me!

　'Guggigigigig!
　'Hi! Why are you running into me when you're stabbing me!

　The combat slaves feel no pain due to the drugs.
　All they can see in their minds is their families being held hostage and the enemy in front of them.

　The unexpected strength of the enemy causes the Allied forces to flinch.
　But it is only a temporary thing.

　It doesn't change the fact that the enemy is poorly equipped, and if you stab them in the heart, they will die.
　They are the same living people.

　While the allied forces are struggling, they are gradually pushing in against the five thousand enemies.
　They are superior in number of troops.

　The combat slaves sank into a sea of blood as they made strange noises.
　The battle slaves' assault failed.

　But it was useful to the extent of exhausting the Allied forces.


　''You've worked hard enough as a disposable combat slave. Now ... the second trump card.

　Klugh pointed his sword at the battle slaves in front of him and gave a command to the deadly battle between the battle slaves and the allied forces.

　''War Elephant Squad!　Let the assault begin!

　The hairy monster the elephant roared and charged at the combat slaves and the allied forces.