Chapter 253 – 59. War. (4)
Fifty mercenaries, hired by Lord Murloc before coming to Vermandois, joined Allen’s group as it passed under the capital.
Thus, the crowd multiplied in an instant. In terms of head count, it’s about one thousand five hundred. The number that Allen took as the Maginot Line.
Of course, the number of mercenaries alone was 1,500, and if porters and workers were added, 500 more.
Anyway, with such a huge number of armed groups on the move, it’s no wonder that every city you go to is startled. Isn’t it the situation that everyone desperately hopes that the news of the occupation of the city by the Marquis of Partalotti will not spark sparks in themselves?
Of course, unless it was a big city, it would be unreasonable to suddenly accommodate this many people at once, so they set up a tent outside the city and stayed for several days to check equipment and supply food. The Marquis’ army would have robbed the lord of the castle as much as possible with half-threatening threats, or they would have actually captured the city, but Lord Murloc was far from such an insolent act.
Rather, thanks to that, castle lords voluntarily donated some food or gold. … Actually, it wasn’t that I fell in love with Lord Murloc’s personality or anything like that, but to impress the Duke. Aren’t the nobles a family that gets screwed over when it comes to networking?
After passing through many cities, the group reached the vicinity of Townnel, a mid-sized city, within a month and a half.
Of course, Townnel had already been captured 15 days ago, and the Marquis’ group had completely completed maintenance and supply there.
… The problem is that the son of the Marquis and the bloodthirsty Arpen, who lead the group, are stuck in the city and are eager to come and see them.
Even though the number of heads is still half, do we have to siege at a disadvantage? Those who had experience in the war looked quite puzzled when they heard the sound, but Allen rather laughed out loud as he banged the simple table.
Lord Murloc fired a hmm-hmm clearing of his throat at the laughing Allen and quietly opened his mouth.
“Danju Allen, do you have any tricks?”
Only then did Allen stop laughing and slightly bow his head at the people sitting in the conference table, saying he was rude.
Of course, he couldn’t have laughed so casually here. It’s all intentional behavior.
“Rather than a silver bullet, I ended up laughing because they were more cowardly than I thought. Please forgive me if you feel offended.”
Hehe. The prideful northerners and easterners laughed at the call of cowardice.
“Isn’t it as if they’ve already acknowledged it? If you fight normally, you can’t win. What difference would it make if such cowards wore a last name?”
Allen tapped the map on the table with a stick.
“Let’s say it’s a castle, it’s not that high. Of course, I do not intend to cross the wall.”
“Then?”
He pointed at the castle gate in a circular motion with his stick.
“Break through the castle gate, break through as it is.”
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“Did I tell you? I will crush you with overwhelming force.”
Then the tiger of the north, Ingmar Danju, jumped up and clapped loudly.
“Yes! No matter how the cowards come out, just destroy them all!”
Everyone, not just Lord Murloc, couldn’t help but laugh.
Allen grinned and continued talking behind his back.
“They don’t think we’re going to break through so openly. As complicated as they are, we just have to keep it simple. We have the power to do that.”
Danju Kalihill, the King of Hogu in the south, who is as hot as Ingmar Danju, vigorously voted in favor, banging his fist on the table.
“Good! I will follow Allen Danzu’s opinion. Now, it would be nice to show how fearsome our southern warriors are!”
However, the opinion was that Count Villa, who was particularly cautious, and Viola, who was wearing an iron mask, would be able to break down the huge castle gate easily.
“It’s fine not to worry about that. Did you say We have two archmages. Even if the enemy has twenty or thirty wizards, they will not be able to stop them.”
To be honest, even if you say archmage archmage, it was natural that you wouldn’t know unless you experienced the power of it yourself.
How can you imagine that unrealistic strength—.
“If you can only break down the gates, I agree.”
“Me too.”
Fighting with a castle anyway means that you will make the most of the advantage of height. However, the moment the gates are breached, that advantage is completely lost, so there is no need to refuse the siege.
Of course, Lord Murloc, who had been experiencing the power of the Archmage for over a year, had no doubts about Allen Danju’s words.
“Good. Then, no matter which way the enemy comes out, I will decide to break through head-on. Do you all agree?”
“I agree.”
The meeting ended like that, and Lord Murloc caught Arlen Danju as he was about to leave.
“Isn’t there a way to get back a little safer?”
“Of course there is.”
“But why do you choose to break through head-on? Showing off your strength like that.”
Allen laughed heartily at the question.
“Do you know that it is a war deterrent?”
“Deterrence?”
“It’s such a force, just by existing, to deter war.”
“… So, it will be a war deterrent, is this it?”
“That’s right. Me too, isn’t that what Your Highness wants too? The power to suppress war just by existing. … Even if a war breaks out for unavoidable reasons, that kind of power that can be controlled so that it doesn’t escalate further, that kind of status… !”
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“Through this war, I plan to show it to the fullest. The reason why I dare to break through head-on is all because of that. To show clearly that the moment we step out, it’s over. To show that petty tricks don’t work in the face of overwhelming power… !”
Allen’s laugh became quite eerie.
“Mercury… , Rather well. Shouldn’t people know our fears only when we trample on such disadvantages mercilessly? When this war is over, maybe for a while, there won’t be any trouble with war. … Well, again, even if it happens, it will take care of itself if you send a sneaky warning.”
“Hey, you were a scarier person than I thought.”
“Please. He is an innocent man who loves peace.”
Ahaha.
The two laughed out loud.
The laughter stopped suddenly, and Allen casually let out a terrifying remark.
“This time, we will slaughter without mercy. The head of the Marquis’ son will also be cut off.”
“… Is that so?”
“You have to pay the price.”
“The Marquis will engrave it on his chest.”
“Don’t worry about that.”
The money ghost grinned.
“I’m going to kill everyone, even the marquis, anyway.”
I tend not to leave any aftertaste.
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Bloodthirsty Arpen chewed her fingernails.
I already knew that the Duke of Murloc’s army had reached this area. Of course, to stop them.
Currently, the number of mercenaries they are leading is a whopping three thousand. They had twice as many numbers as the enemy, and even had a high wall, so they were definitely at an advantage. … But, for some reason, a feeling of uneasiness hit my chest.
… How will you come? Is it a night raid? Yangdong by any chance? Or, it could be a tunnel… !
The option of breaking through frontally was no longer in the bloodthirsty’s mind. There is a saying that in order to lay a siege, you must have three times the number of people in Mercury, but it’s only half that number, let alone three times, so honestly, it’s quite possible.
Of course, they had powerful wizards, but there were not a few wizards here either. It is already established that mana efficiency is much worse on offense than defense.
It would not be easy for even a great wizard to break through the defenses built up by dozens of wizards. Of course, there would be many wizards on the other side, but if it went to an efficiency fight, victory on this side was clear in the end. And I have already heard the affirmation that even wizards can block it enough.
Tunnel. It’s a dungeon It must be a dungeon. There is no other way.
The bloodthirsty reminded him of Lord Murloc’s trickster, Allen Danju, the money ghost. That terrifying human being.
He insisted that he immediately run to the Marquis’ son, Panchoa, and prepare for the tunnel.
“It’s a tunnel… , That certainly makes sense.”
Still, Panchoa is also in a state of thinking day and night about what path or method the enemies will attack.
“And enemies have archmages. It is considered that the defense against him must also be shrewd.”
“Okay. Definitely not Any more comments?”
“In case you don’t know, we have to organize a night group and patrol every night in preparation for a night attack.”
“Like that.”
“All right.”
Panchoa clenched her big fist and slammed the table hard.
“We must win here. I have to show that I am strong enough to overcome the imperial palace’s interference. Got it? … This could be the stepping stone to open a new era. If it collapses here, all the hard work so far will be in vain!”
His son, Panchoa, whose ambition was as big as his father’s, ordered him to win no matter what method he used.
“So that the lower ones are not disturbed, feed and clothe them. Release the woman There are a lot of girls here in Townnel. If you saved my life, I should thank you.”
“All right.”
“Every indicator is in our favor. If we don’t get swayed, we win.”
“You’re right. As long as he is not stabbed, he will surely win.”
“Yes, I trust you. … Also, the person must be young. You are far more capable than the old old man.”
The bloodthirsty laughed, saying that there are still many things lacking.
“And… , If this one goes well, who knows if a city will fall to you.”
Arpen’s words made all his worries and worries disappear.
To become an aristocrat with a domain—-.
Isn’t that the eternal dream that all mercenaries cannot achieve?
“Don’t worry! I’m going to kill these bastards, for sure! … I will be loyal forever, old man!”
“Yeah, yeah, maybe it’s because I’m young, my head is spinning well. Huh.”
The two laughed deeply as if they had won.
“Then, I will go back and prepare.”
“I know.”
They already have big dreams.
… They don’t even know how absurd things are coming in front of them.
