Meanwhile, both wings.

　The Allied cavalry and Roselle's cavalry were engaged in a fierce battle.

　The Allied cavalry was twice as large as Roselle's army.
　However, the battle situation was not necessarily superior to the Allied forces.


　''Tch, the enemy's light infantry is in the way!

　Rosward flicked a flying stone with his sword and clicked his tongue grimly.

　Roselle's army is making up for the lack of cavalry with light infantry.
　Of course, the cavalry would not be defeated by the light infantry.

　But it was effective enough to deceive them to some extent about the lack of strength.


　The cavalry was divided into two groups.
　One was a squad led by Equus cavalry, drawing the enemy cavalry and enemy infantry together.
　The other is the Rosais Cavalry, led by Rosward, the unit that will defeat the enemy elephant soldiers.

　'You guys!　Leave the cavalry and infantry alone!　Let's kill the elephant first!

　Roseward fleshed out to the elephant, forcing the horse to restrain his rampaging horse from smelling the elephant.
　Then he threw an explosive spear at it.

　The explosive spear pierced the elephant's thick skin and stabbed deep into it.
　Then it exploded at the same time as the elephant screamed.

　The flesh around the spear is blown off, wetting Rosward's hair red.

　The elephant crashed down with a loud crash.

　Rosward's men, the Rosais cavalrymen, threw the explosive spears at the elephant one after another, killing it.

　But Rosward's expression was clouded.

　''That's strange. If things went according to plan, the elephant should have been startled by the sound and become incapable of fighting.''

　The elephants don't care about the explosion of the explosive spear and come at you head on.
　Rosward throws his spear at the elephant's face and then flees to the side.

　An explosion sounds behind him and the elephant collapses.



　Both horses and elephants are delicate creatures.
　They could be startled by the sound of the explosion and start to flail about.

　I understand that there are some elephants and horses that are resistant to sound, but it is strange that all individuals are resistant to sound.

　In fact, the Equus cavalry would be rendered useless by the sound of the explosion, so they stay away from the elephant and Rosais cavalry and deal with the enemy cavalry and light infantry.

　''Sorcery........''

　Rosward muttered.

　Although Rosward had no way to be sure, Rosward's reading was correct.



　Roselle's troops had been informed beforehand that the enemy would use a weapon called an explosive spear.
　And that its characteristics are sound, smoke and fire.

　Horses and elephants are not good at sound, smoke and fire.

　Since they had obtained the information in advance, there was no reason why they couldn't take measures.


　The animals had been cursed in advance by Roselle's sorcerers, led by Mari, who cast a spell on them.
　By feeding them food mixed with marijuana, casting a spell and making them excited, they were able to overcome the sound.

　Nevertheless, the battle situation was slowly beginning to tip in the Allied forces' favor.

　Originally, the Allied cavalry was better than Roselle's army, and the skill level of the Exus cavalry far surpassed that of Roselle's cavalry.
　The dependable elephants had also run out and were beginning to dwindle in numbers after being killed by the Rosais cavalry.

　The problem was that it was a gradual (...) process.
　Can the Allied cavalry stop General Clue from breaking through the center of the center until the Allied cavalry gets around the flank of Roselle's army?

　That would be the key to victory.






　''■■■■■!!!!

　The sound of elephants' cries shook the atmosphere and the sound of their footsteps shook the ground.
　A large army of forty elephants charge straight at us with a cloud of dust and smoke.

　Apparently, the slave troops are going to abandon us.
　They are planning to process us all into minced meat.

　However, they don't intend to process us into minced meat.


　"There's no need to fear!　It's only an animal, it can be killed!

　I inspire the soldiers to rearrange their formations.
　I let the heavy infantry fall back and place the light infantry I prepared in the rear at the front.


　The elephants quickly close the distance and charge in just as we finish forming up.

　I, along with my beloved horse Sakura, go to the front line to face the elephant.
　I engage the elephant that appears in front of me and slash its legs with my sword.

　The elephant's right leg is slashed in half and the elephant falls to the ground.

　'Throw the explosive spear!　When you run out of explosive spears, aim at the legs with pitchers. The pitchers and archers, aim at the elephant handlers!

　Under my command, the light infantry will begin their attack on the elephants.

　The light infantry act in groups of five and do not form a formation.
　Therefore, they are able to attack the elephants while exchanging their charges.

　The elephants fall one by one as they are hit by the explosive spears.
　The elephants, whose legs are pierced by spears, fall to the ground and become prey to the light infantry.

　The elephants, having lost their masters, turn around and flee towards Roselle's army.

　Perhaps Roselle's army had expected this, and the elephants who escaped and returned were killed by Roselle's army one by one.
　Most of the war elephants fell on the battlefield.



　''Hm........''

　Kryu frowns as he watches the elephants being struck down one by one.
　Elephant soldiers are a valuable military force.
　Losing them is a big deal.


　'Adelnian soldiers are even better than I imagined. Even if I ordered the same thing, the Gallic soldiers wouldn't be able to do it.

　The war elephants were defeated partly because of the success of Almus and Bartolo's command and operations, but more importantly because of the excellence of the Adelian soldiers.

　Adelnian soldiers are farmers, mainly self-made farmers.
　Farming is important for them to work together with other villagers.

　In other words, they are accustomed to working together as a group, so they are able to respond to the commander's orders even in unforeseen circumstances.


　On the other hand, the Gauls are mainly hunter-gatherers.
　They are not very good at group activities.


　'Should I have left at the same time as the assault on the war elephant?　...or is it the right thing to do?

　Kryu sees the elephant coming back to us.
　On their backs is a corpse, an elephant master rocking on the back of them.

　It's completely out of control.

　If we followed the elephant and charged after it, there was a chance that that thing could have gone out of control in our own army.

　It was the right thing to do to avoid the risk.

　While ordering the elephant to be shot, Kryu simultaneously ordered the entire army to prepare for the assault.

　'Well, good. At least the enemy's ranks are in disarray. That means it was somewhat effective.''

　Kryu muttered and then turned to Roselle's army.

　''Warriors!　We're going to win!

　There was no need for a long speech.
　A short word, that was all that was needed.

　'Charge!

　Thirty thousand Roselle's infantry troops roared and charged in.




　''They're here!

　I hastily order the light infantry to retreat.
　There are still a few elephants left, but General Clue is more of a threat.

　The light infantry can't catch General Clue.

　''Hurry!

　The centurion and his teammates hurriedly rearranged their formations.
　

　We can't get there in time at this rate.


　'Ron, Gram, Muzio. Let's go!

　Yes, brother!
　I understand. King.
　I'll help you.

　I'll lead my elite kinsmen guards forward.
　We'll catch General Clue while he regroups and regroups.

　It's a bit risky, but it's the only way to go.

　''Let's go!

　I raised my sword high and headed for General Kryu.

　I should say a fierce general, or perhaps I should say a fierce general, but General Liu was at the battle of Roselle's army.
　He was mounted on a strange animal.

　It's like a dragon.

　But that's about the extent of my Sakura's intimidation.


　"So you're King Almus!　You're young. To lose your life at your age is a real shame!

　General Kryu shouts something.
　I don't know any Gallic.

　"You're General Clue, aren't you?　Your glory ends today. You'll regret fighting me!

　My sword and General Kryu's sword collide violently with each other.
　Again and again, the swords intersect.

　Strange. If it was a normal sword, my Dragon Damascus sword should have cut it in half.
　I mean.........

　"The Dragon Damascus Steel Sword!

　My words and General Kryu's words overlap.
　I don't know what he's saying, but he probably thought the same thing I did.


　'Die!　General Krue!
　You will die, King Armes!

　Sword and sword clash violently.
　Are they evenly matched in power?

　'It seems you have a blessing too.
　You have a combat blessing from what I've heard.

　This is the first time we've fought someone with the same power.

　I'm not sure if it's because we were sitting on top of each other's blessings that our skills are not as good as they could be.
　But with the difference in experience, it seemed that General Liu was a little better than them.

　But what they make up for is that Ron and his team made up for it.

　''Ugh!　Isn't it unfair to take a few men, King Almus!
　'I don't know what you're talking about but let me tell you there's no cowardice or shit on the battlefield!

　Ron holds out his spear and attacks General Clue.
　It takes two of us, Ron and I, to hunt down General Clieu.

　Gram and Muzio's bows snatched the general's cheeks.
　I'm sure they were very fortunate to dodge under these circumstances.

　But how long will it last?


　Protect General Clue!
　"Cover the king!

　The Kingsguard and Roselle's army clash violently.
　Since both are strengthened with blessings, there is no such thing as either of them being pushed or defeated.

　However, the number of our Kingsguard is smaller than Roselle's entire army.
　We'll be surrounded immediately........


　Hurry!　Save King Almus!　I'm sorry!　I'm a little late!
　'O king!　Don't be rash!　You're done for when you're dead!

　While shouting that, Tonino and Bartolo are coming towards us, leading their forces.
　It seems that their stalling has been successful.

　Already, General Clue's momentum has stopped.


　The thirteen thousand Allied troops and Roselle's thirty thousand clash with each other.
　Although their numbers are small, these are heavily armed infantry.

　Their defense is better than the Gallic soldiers.


　''Push!　Push!　Kill the Adelnians!!!!
　Push back!　Bleed those Gauls out!

　The centurions of both armies shouted.

　I can't lose either.


　''Die!　General Krue!

　My sword aims at General Clue's neck.
　General Krue hurriedly bounces my sword back with his big sword.

　Ron thrusts his spear at the gap in my side.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find a great deal of information on how to get the most out of this project.

　The clothes are stained with blood and the general scowls.

　Then Gram and Muzio's arrows fly straight at him.
　Gram's arrow was to his forehead and Muzio's to his heart.

　There's no way to avoid it now.

　'I'm here to help.

　A blonde woman appears.
　A thread extending from the woman's fingertips intertwined two arrows.

　''Long time no see. King Almus. I'm Alice. I have come to take your command.

　Something glistens.
　I flick it off with my sword.

　The needle rolls off the ground.

　'So it's not an assassination this time.
　"I really wanted to take them by surprise, but I was afraid General Clue would die before I could do that.

　At Alice's words, General Clue gave an apologetic look.

　''I'm sorry. Lord Alice.''
　No, it's not a problem.

　They exchange some kind of exchange in Gallic and then turn to me.

　'It takes two of us.'

　Alice says this in Adelian and then raises the knife.
　I catch the knife with my sword and flick it up.

　Immediately after, General Kryu's great sword attacks me.
　I rush to avoid the great sword.

　''Ron!　You take care of the blonde!
　'I understand!　See, I'm the one you're dealing with!

　Ron sticks out his spear and keeps Alice in check.
　Alice tries to entangle Ron's spear with a thread, but Ron and the spear cut through the thread.

　Alice frowns and then pounces on Ron with the knife in her hand.
　Ron's spear scoops up Alice's knife.

　Alice's knife is cut in half.

　'I see. Are you also armed with Dragon Damascus Steel? Then it can't be helped.

　Alice took out another knife from her clothes sleeve.
　It's a shaped knife called a kukri knife.

　''You also have a dragon Damascus steel...''

　The battle between General Clue and me, Alice and Ron will be fought out.
　The two of them are more skilled than we are, but we have Gram and Muzio to back us up.

　Their shooting is flawless, firing arrows at every opportunity at General Clue and Alice.
　They have to keep an eye on the arrows as they fight, which inevitably slows them down.

　The battle situation is still in our favor.



　Perhaps thanks to the fact that General Clue's movement has stopped, Roselle's army has stopped its assault.
　The Allied troops are gradually retreating, shrinking the encirclement on both wings.

　All that's left is for the cavalry on both wings to get behind them.

　However, the difference in numbers or the fact that they are gradually being cornered is also true.
　There's still a chance that we'll be overtaken before the cavalry on both wings can get around.

　The overall battle situation is even.

　It's like a tense water surface, and if a stone is thrown at us, the water will start to flow at once.


　Just as the battle changes rapidly, so does the rain.
　My clothes suck in the rain and become heavy.

　The water running down my cheeks is either sweat or rain....

　Still, you can't lose your mind.
　The one who loses concentration first loses.



　''Pfft!

　It was General Clieu who collapsed first.
　Thanks to the wound in his side and the arrows of Gram and Muzio.

　My sword strokes General Kryu's shoulder.
　Fresh blood gushes out.

　General Clieu looks at me in anguish.

　'Oops, I won't let you get in my way!

　Ron blocks Alice as she tries to rescue General Krew.
　Alice glares at Ron and slams the kukri knife into him.

　I give General Clue a further chase.
　My slash would be blocked by the great sword, but General Kryu's body wobbled greatly.
　With the blood drained out of his body, General Kryu's strength is diminished.

　Gram and Muzio didn't miss the opportunity and released an arrow.
　Two arrows struck General Kryu.




　We've won!



　That was when I thought that.



　'Totally sloppy!

　Two arrows came flying in and bounced off Gram and Muzio's arrows.
　When I looked at where the arrows flew, I saw a dark-haired woman standing there.

　The woman who showed her face at my coronation before.
　The witch Merlin.

　Merlin was holding a short bow in her left hand and an arrow in her right.

　"I came to see if I could help it. I thought you'd be better off without me. You can't help it, son.
　Foster mother...
　You will call me sister.　
　I want to know if I'm your son or your brother.

　Merlin and General Clieu begin to communicate in Gallic.

　"Drink this. It's a special painkiller. It's laced with narcotics but, well, you'll be fine for a bit.
　'Oh, thank you ... come on!　Let's get back on track and fight together!　Lord Melon!
　I'm in good shape...

　Merlin grins as he says something.
　Then he chants as he chants.

　In Japanese (...).


　'Opening is the gate of the underworld. Your pain is my pain. Your suffering is my suffering. Your pain is your pain. Your joy is my joy; your joy is my joy. Your joy is your joy. Your death is my death. My life is your life. Your regret is my revenge. I and your red thread cross the world.

　This guy he's not Japanese!

　"Come on, let's run through it together. Together, we'll rule the world. If I'm with you, I'll go wherever you want me to go. The two arrows we shoot together will continue to fly forever. You are the blue wolf and I am the white doe. Two of us, one of us, two of us.'

　Merlin chants.
　A chill rises in me.

　This is a song of death.
　It is a forbidden song that one must not chant.

　I kick Sakura in the gut to cut Merlin down in a hurry.
　I close the distance in one fell swoop.

　But.........

　It is not to be disturbed.
　Shit!

　General Kryu swings his great sword.
　After taking a pill, General Kryu is in a state of excitement, which is a few more powerful than before.

　''Gram!　Muzio!　Shoot her dead!

　They watch the arrow and shoot it at Merlin.
　Merlin tries to brush the arrow away with his right hand.

　The arrow sticks in Merlin's right hand and Merlin frowns.

　But.........

　Merlin pulls out an arrow without a care in the world.
　Incredibly, the wound heals.

　Merlin continues to chant.

　'Here and now, I bring down your spirit.'

　Merlin's song ends.
　The mood had clearly changed.

　Her eyes were sharp and had the eyes of a warrior.

　It was as if someone was blending in with her.

　''Well, Almus-kun, I think it's you. I'd like you to surrender, if you can. I don't want to kill my countrymen. It is only with your help that I can further my studies. Perhaps I can find my way back to Japan.
　'I'm sorry, but I don't have any regrets about my past life. I killed a lot of people before I got here and I've got blood on my hands. I can't back out now.
　So....

　Merlin looked a little sad.

　'It's a shame. I'm just like you in that I've sacrificed a lot of people. I can't stand still. I can't stand still, because I have to live with his death. The way it is. You have to die.

　Merlin says, and then he watches the bow.
　Then he grins.

''I'm sorry, but the two youngsters there and my archery skills are of a different age. I've conquered this continent from east to west, and my arrows taste better than most, don't they?