Chapter 435 – 124. End of Battle (4)
Harsen’s morale rose to its peak.
The reinforcements from Reinheim joined safely. A large group of nearly 3,000 people. And they weren’t just numbered conscripts.
It was the northern elite army that Essenmund was proud of.
“With this, the balance with Byrea-gun is completely aligned.”
Eirin, who was standing next to me, said. And Yuriel, who was standing with him, agreed.
“We have 8,500 troops left. Totally equal in head count!”
There was a lot of spirit in Yuriel’s eyes.
Not only Yuriel, but everyone in Harsen had those kinds of eyes.
His eyes were full of confidence that Seung-gi had completely crossed over to his ally.
In general, the besieging side needs far more troops than the defending side. The thought was natural.
And Viscount Hunier, who was in charge of Harsen’s internal affairs outside of the war, also helped.
“It is not just the number of heads that has changed the face of war! In the process of joining the reinforcements, the ridiculous story of the lord’s saga spread all over Harsen Castle. As a result, the morale of not only the territorial forces but also the general citizens has risen greatly.”
While saying that, Hunier looked at Yuriel. Uriel nodded.
“About 100 demons and beasts slaughtered by the lord himself… The sight of their heads flying off was so much that even the Knights of the Midnight Sun could not believe it.”
“That’s right! The lord himself made such a feat! How dare anyone in the castle be intimidated by that Byrea army!”
It was a bit embarrassing for Hunier to keep talking like that. It was not wrong.
Byrea’s elite troops ambushed the reinforcements. I reversed the surprise attack and launched a surprise attack from the enemy’s rear.
And the 6th tier mana heart, its output was raised to the maximum, and his lion heart sword was deployed.
Losing even one reinforcement would be a huge loss. And the ambush I inflicted was an ambush of only ten people.
‘It was necessary to make a fuss behind the scenes.’
And the effect was great.
Even though there were only ten people. Everyone was me and the knights of the midnight sun.
Each of the knights is close to asymmetrical power. Having reached the pinnacle of using the Aura Sword, they cannot be dealt with even if surrounded by 100 ordinary soldiers.
That’s how I slaughtered the enemy with the detached team. And the reinforcements who surrounded them together also launched a counterattack.
The 1,000-something Byrea elite troops, who came forward vigorously. When the battle was over, only half of them could return.
Of course, among them, I was the one who slaughtered the most enemies.
‘Well, I don’t intend to be conceited with just that much.’
Instead, the major I established has been of great help to my current job.
Reinforcements were safely joined to balance the forces.
And above all, the lord personally rescued the reinforcements who were about to take a big hit.
I had no intention of keeping that fact a secret. The rumor spread all over Harsen Castle very quickly.
“Eirin and Viscount Hunier. It seems that the two of them used their strength. Rumors spread faster than expected.”
At those words, Ei-rin raised the corners of her mouth very slightly.
“It’s not a fake operation, so there’s nothing strange about it. It’s all thanks to the young master, no, the lord.”
“Yes, yes! The achievements of the lord are of course a virtue that should be widely known in the territory! We just did what we had to do! Especially since I’m a vassal of the Reinhard family…”
“Most people can’t do what they need to do. The credit of the two is huge.”
When I praised him like that, Viscount Hunier couldn’t control his expression, as if he was very happy.
‘He worked so hard even though he didn’t use his dominant power.’
Eirin is my prospective wife, anyway. Viscount Hunier’s loyalty was truly amazing.
He is a very talented person.
Moreover, since his family has been loyal to Reinhardt for generations, he can receive a separate domain in Essenmund and live like a king there.
However, he volunteered to act as the lord of Harsen solely out of his loyalty. Even from the time when I was a fool, when the future was not expected.
He must have played a big part in making Mercury of Harsen Castle perfect as it is now.
‘I feel like I’m getting more and more. Reinhardt’s weight.’
Because of the name Reinhardt, many people are looking forward to me. Then I shouldn’t betray their expectations.
But the more you fully meet those expectations. It must be the completion of me as the great lord. It felt like the demonic dragon’s desire to conquer was filled with just that thought.
“The reinforcements who joined this time. The atmosphere among the elite troops of Essenmund also seems unusual.”
And Yuriel conveyed the atmosphere among the soldiers to me.
Essenmund elite. The soldiers belonging there are very proud of Essenmund.
They are also the ones who risked their lives on the front line out of absolute loyalty to my maternal grandfather, Marquis Wilhelm.
When their parents die, their children volunteer as soldiers. When their older brother dies, their younger siblings volunteer again.
In other words, it means to dedicate everything to Reinhardt from generation to generation. As such, my loyalty to my maternal grandfather, who is the current Marquis and the head of the household, is very high.
“There were rumors going around them. That is to say, His Highness Wilhelm was absolutely wrong in choosing his successor.”
However, even they have come to recognize the new Reinhardt now.
Even those who were very disappointed in me, who was once a bitch.
‘It’s about time.’
All preparations are complete. At that time, Uriel said.
“The odds are now ours! If we firmly block the city gates and go to Mercury, they will eventually fall out too!”
At that, I was silent for a moment.
Uriel’s words were the right theory. Although he is said to be a demonic soldier whose relative power surpasses that of humans. The number of heads has been adjusted. And in siege warfare, of course, defending is much more advantageous.
Even the castle’s morale is very high. Even though supplies are scarce, there is still room.
If we stop the attacking Byrea army like this. Even if that time is long, the odds were definitely with us.
‘But is that really so?’
We already know through foresight that it will not be such an easy battle.
The biggest variable is, of course, the Keiatic Gate in the West. Layar, the apostle of that gate.
‘It’s like what Lamiar’s subordinate said. The Lamiar I was dealing with back then didn’t seem to be perfect.’
Compared to Chris or the Corrupted Dwarf, the apostle-class demons I encountered, Lamiar felt too insignificant.
But that will never be the end.
I didn’t even know that I needed a separate awakening as an apostle. So if that awakening is complete.
No matter how many troops there are. It would be impossible to deal with an apostle that was close to that demigod.
‘And if such an apostle is left behind, Essenmund will have no choice but to perish.’
Even if they retreat, if the apostles remain, it is not victory.
I will create new troops from the Western Kingdoms Union and Keiatic Gate.
‘As expected, there is no end to the Battle of Harsen other than beheading the Marione.’
Even for the sake of Essenmund, it was impossible to leave a danger in the rear.
‘Over the past two weeks, I’ve figured out what kind of apostle Lamiar is.’
If so, chances are mine. A chance to completely punish that apostle. I said to Uriel.
“Summon all commanders to the command center. We will hold a meeting.”
“I understand, lord!”
At those words, Uriel hurriedly left the office.
***
The morale of the Byrea army was very low.
According to the calculations of the General Headquarters, it took only one week to capture Harsen Castle.
However, Harsen Castle did not fall for more than two weeks.
Even an additional 3,000 reinforcements joined. Keisler cursed to himself in resentment.
“Damn the Harsens!”
The demons created by Lamiar. In fact, the Mahon people had already infiltrated Harsen.
Even without knowing that they are married. Because they were brainwashed with magical spirit power, information about the Harsen Territory Army was already leaking little by little.
Through that information, he found out when the reinforcements joined. When reinforcements join, the number of troops becomes tight. I had to dismantle them at all costs.
However, the surprise attack, which moved a thousand elites, failed.
‘No information about our movements would have been leaked. How did you know we were going to ambush you?’
It was a perfect plan.
And even if they notice the surprise. Absolutely guarded troops could not be sent out carelessly.
Even so, I was cautious and gathered only the elite to attack. The result was a disastrous defeat.
‘Damn it! Because of only ten knights… I lost half of the elite.’
Especially that blonde young guy. The young knight took great damage.
And even when he confirmed again that the man was Julian von Reinhardt, the lord of Harsen Castle. Byrea’s morale fell to the ground.
– That… He’s the heir to Marshal Wilhelm who has surpassed human limits. Does that mean it’s different?
– How to deal with a monster like that! He was definitely a master at that level! We can’t face him alone!
The 500 surviving Mahonin are definitely the best. But even they were frightened by the young lord.
I wanted to slit the heads of those cowards right away and display them as examples. Even that troop was very regretful now.
‘Damn it. There’s no time left.’
The time already planned has passed. And damn demons and demons require far more food and food than humans.
The residents of the Harsen Territory have finished evacuating to that castle. Gradually, it became difficult to control the magic beasts and demons.
And the most difficult thing to control. Together with him, he is the Mahonin in charge of the Byrea army. It was Lamia.
Keisler sighed and entered her barracks.
After talking with her for a while like that. Exactly what I feared happened.
“Sound like a dog! I still haven’t avenged the grudge I inflicted on that damn lord! Still, how dare you say retreat!”
“It’s not like that. However, there is also a supply problem, so instead of the current all-out war, it is time to reorganize the troops again…”
“Don’t talk nonsense! The brokerage gate has already been completed here! I finished my awakening as an apostle! I have nothing to fear! Yes… I will definitely tear that lord’s neck… No, limb from limb!”
As expected, that bad-tempered married man did not listen to Keisler.
‘A bitch like a dog. No, a bitch like a snake.’
After awakening, her appearance is now different from that of a normal human. Although she still retains her human form. Snake scales were visible all over her body.
As her name suggests, she looked like a monster called Lamia.
At first glance, it’s gross, though. Oddly enough, she was filled with lust that stimulated her man’s lust.
‘To feel lust for a bitch like that. Damn.’
It’s probably the influence of that apostle’s demon power. Even so, Keisler did not want to follow the woman’s words.
‘I can’t attack more unreasonably here.’
However, it seems as if he read that thought on the spot. Lamiare’s fingernails grew longer and reached right up to his neck.
“If you talk nonsense about retreating in front of me one more time, I will kill you.”
“La… Miar-sama…”
“And right tomorrow. We will launch a general offensive by mobilizing all forces. And I too will release the power of an apostle and participate in the battle myself. So that you know Get out of here!”
So Lamiar issued an order to celebrate. In the end, she couldn’t throw up and turned around. Keisler’s stomach bubbling.
‘Disgusting bitch! I will definitely turn you into a bitch someday!’
Keisler left the barracks like that.
And a day later Byrea forces launched a general offensive against Harsen Castle.
***
Again, the Byrean army did not retreat.
‘It turned out just as I thought.’
It was difficult for them to set aside the camp for a while and start supplying.
Actually I don’t have much time. I couldn’t remain in Harsen Castle like this.
Heading to Reinheim, I had to learn the final skill of the Lion Heart Sword from my maternal grandfather. And there is even the work of the Demon Kingdom.
So, if they were prepared for a long-term battle and attacked Harsen Castle slowly, I could have been in a situation where I couldn’t even get rid of it.
Rather, they launched an all-out offensive first.
‘As expected, it’s just like Lamiar’s personality I’ve read.’
The disciple of Phaludis was impatient and could not bear humiliation.
It seems you haven’t forgotten the humiliation of losing to me in the last battle. In this all-out attack, she finally stepped out on her own.
Then, if I capture the enemy commander. The Battle of Harsen can also end.
Right away, with the complete victory of the Harsen Territory Army.
I organized all the plans in my head. The commanders were summoned back to the command center.
“I mean, is that really possible?”
And what I said at that meeting. General Whitner replied in surprise.
