Chapter 288 – 288. Duke’s Thirteenth Sabotage (4)
– One –
[This, this, Sea Pearl…]
Jump!
“What…?”
As Major General Glengoyne’s nutmeg echoed over the islands, Smirnoff stood up in amazement.
That moment,
Kwaaaaa!
Rurrrr!
“Quaaaaah!”
“Ouch, aaaaa!”
In addition to powerful vibrations, shockwaves sweep through the room.
Patter.
Tutuk.
Shaaaaa.
Dust, sand, and pieces of broken stone fall all over the ceiling and walls.
Everyone looks around with anxious eyes.
“Isn’t this going to collapse like this?!”
“Mondavi!”
As if sympathizing with Sinatra’s anxiety, Robert looks back at Mondavi with a white face.
Mondavi raised his index finger and placed it in front of her lips.
Robert and Sinatra hastily shut their mouths.
“As I always say, I don’t have any convenient sensory abilities like farsightedness or eavesdropping magic, brother Robert. It’s a kind of lip-reading that reads the movements of someone’s body water to estimate speech sounds. , But you have to be pretty focused to eavesdrop on conversations.”
“Ah, okay, Mondavi…”
Robert lowers his head.
Pat, pat.
Smirnoff gently pats him on the shoulder.
No one in his group is unaware of Robert’s affection for Mondavi.
It was only a one-way street, and it was always a long way to be rewarded, but still, his honesty and innocence were beautiful.
That’s why they support it.
If it wasn’t for such an urgent situation.
“The projectile defense system installed in the islands is useless,”
Aaaaa!
Rumble.
Sssss
Even while they are conversing and grasping the situation, stones and huge arrows are pouring over the wall.
The camp where they are imprisoned is located relatively close to the wall, so the impact of such a projectile is felt more intensely.
“… I guess it happened.”
“My God… Don’t you think it didn’t work in the first place?”
When Smirnoff asks in astonishment, Mondavi shakes his head.
“I don’t think so, Smirnoff. As we’ve heard, the Imperial Army and Islands Defense Force activated the projectile defense system to create a shield.”
“Then why did you say it was useless?”
“Hmm… The projectiles just pierced the shield. That’s why all the soldiers belonging to the Imperial Army and Islands Defense Force are in confusion. Oh, wait a minute. They’re wizards.”
Mondavi closes her eyes and concentrates on the wizards’ conversation.
Others had no way to suppress her frustration and anxiety, but they honestly waited for her to finish reading the wizards’ conversations.
“Uh, I’m not familiar with the terminology used by wizards, so I’m not sure if I’ve read it correctly…”
“Tell me what you read.”
“Neutralize the shield against the projectiles fired by the rebels? Yes, I think it was neutralized. I’m assuming that the spell to neutralize the shield is engraved. To attack the outside with siege weapons or heavy weapons for mass destruction from inside the shield, It must be a spell engraved on the projectiles used by the Imperial Army and the Island Defense Forces.”
“Ah…”
Sinatra sighs.
Because she knew from a long time ago that there was a Regal behind the rebels, and this time, she also intuited that his demonic hand was within reach.
“If the mages from the Institutional Defense Force, who manage the projectile defense system, didn’t leak the secret, the mages around me are convinced that the rebels would never know it. The projectile defense system periodically generates random numbers? A random number is generated, but based on that random number, I guess I have to complete a different spell every time and engrave it on the projectile. If I don’t write the exact spell according to the periodically changing random number of the shield, as long as the shield isn’t destroyed, any projectile penetrates the shield. They say they can’t do it.”
“To sum up, it means that the rebels accurately engraved the different spells into the projectiles. So, if someone inside didn’t cooperate, the projectiles would never be able to penetrate the shield.”
“Yes, I think so.”
Mondavi’s eyes begin to emit a cold brilliance.
Even in the midst of everyone’s panic, only she had a hunch that this was an opportunity.
“Get ready everyone. It’s different from what I expected, but it’s definitely a good thing. The opportunity will come sooner than we thought. Whether the Islands Defense Forces tell us to get out of here or recruit a healer, , this is our chance to get out of here.”
“Okay.”
“Okay.”
“Huh.”
From the beginning, they waited for the moment when the war turned into a long-term battle, when the accumulated impact on the defense barrier exceeded the critical point and destroyed it.
If the defense shield surrounding the system was incapacitated, it was clear that not only the system but also the system defense force and the imperial army would fall into chaos.
I was going to take advantage of that moment to escape from here, and act as the Tennessee brothers advised me to do.
But a better opportunity came sooner than expected.
They decided to make the most of their unexpected good fortune.
– 2 –
“What about the damage?”
“Since the subjects living near the wall were evacuated long ago, there were no casualties among them!
“Right.”
He was well aware of the fact that the scale of the damage would not be reduced just because he was in a hurry, so Lieutenant General Glenn Elgin did not act recklessly.
He just calmly sorted things out.
“There was a traitor within the Islands Defense Force, and confidential information important to the security of the Islands was leaked, and even though they were outsiders, His Majesty’s subjects lost their lives.”
He dismissed the whole situation with that one sentence.
As his calm voice echoes through the command and control room, the tense generals slowly regain their composure.
If the superiors hold the center, the subordinates do not feel the need to panic even in sudden emergencies.
Vice Admiral Glenn Elgin had an accurate insight into the mental state of the generals under his command.
“From now on, the command authority is entirely under the control of the head officer. As for the authority to make arbitrary judgments, if you survive after the situation has calmed down, then go and look for it.”
“Yes!”
“First of all, Brigadier General Glenfiddich.”
Chuck!
“Yes, General!”
As if Brigadier General Glenfiddich had anticipated the order he would give, he was already stroking the sword he wore around his waist.
“You, take control of the defense system control room under the control of the Imperial Defense Force. Take control of not only the projectile defense system, but also the gate opening and closing and defense systems. The soldiers who manage the defense system, subdue all shifts. If anyone rebels, , Even killing by summary judgment is permitted. However, only the identities of those killed are to be reported after the fact. The number of troops to accompany the mission is limited to 2,000.”
“Okay! I will definitely make it a success!”
“Let’s leave immediately.”
“Yes!”
Chuck, Chuck, Chuck, Chuck.
Brigadier General Glenfiddich leaves.
He constantly instructs his adjutants and the soldiers under his command by using the short-range communication tool that was issued to him.
Lieutenant General Glenn Elgin turns his head.
“Major General Glengoyne.”
“Yes!”
Contrary to the way he was messing around before, he was in a state of tension now.
When an emergency arose while he was addressing the rebels, he responded correctly.
However, when he saw the projectile penetrate the shield, he was overly flustered and uttered a slip of the tongue.
It was clear that it was a mistake to undermine the dignity of the imperial family.
And there was no way his older brother and superior, Lieutenant General Glenn Elgin, could not fail to notice his intentions.
“Since it was an unusual and sudden situation, I have no intention of blaming you for your mistakes earlier.”
“That…!”
“However, if the imperial family makes a problem with your words and actions in the future, you will be responsible for it. Did you understand?”
“Yes!”
To the extent he could, he granted immunity for his mistakes.
Even if it couldn’t prevent the imperial family from reprimanding it, that alone could restore the shrunken Warden Glengoyne to his usual slyness.
“You, take control of all communication relay facilities inside the system. Immediately after that, activate the emergency protocol and capture all communications between terminals. I will be responsible for all legal issues related to this, and someone will not be able to follow your actions in the future. If you make it a problem, testify that everyone proceeded according to my orders under the emergency martial law. Do you understand?”
“Yes, General!”
“Like you, subdue all the managers and shifts residing in the facility. Anyone who rebels,”
“After immediate action, we will find out the identity and report it!”
Lieutenant General Glenn Elgin nods.
The corners of his mouth were raised slightly.
“You limit the number of troops to accompany you on missions to 5,000. You will have to deal with the resistance of the courtiers, so recruit elite soldiers who are good at interpersonal combat.”
“Yes!”
“Let’s leave immediately.”
“Yes, General!”
Chuck!
Jerk, jerk, jerk, jerk.
Major General Glenn Goyne salutes himself and leaves his command and control room with quick, brisk steps.
His face was burning with fighting spirit.
“Immediately after Brigadier General Glenfiddich subdues the wizards managing the defense system, they will change their mission to intercept the projectiles. The duration of the operation is until the random number of the projectile defense system is changed,”
Vice Admiral Glen Elgin briefs the operation.
The generals and noncommissioned officers in the command and control room quickly write them down.
He issues duties to each general.
“You have to move the people who are detained in the foreigner camp in the north to Red Square. The soldiers who will lead are,”
Accurately and concisely designate the target, and inform the number of people to accompany and how to deal with unexpected situations.
If other circumstances arise, it is left to the discretion of the on-scene commander.
You are responsible for it yourself.
As a top officer, he always assumes all responsibility so that the field commander can carry out his duties based on rational and flexible thinking.
The concise and clear execution of orders and the certainty of responsibility were one of the most important factors that made him a great commander.
“How are the troops on the wall responding to the current enemy offensive?”
There was a concern that could not be hidden in the question of Vice Admiral Glenn Elgin.
It was because even during their meeting, except for intermittent blanks, the vibrations and explosions generated by the projectiles of the siege weapons continued uninterrupted.
“According to reports from the field, there was virtually no damage to the soldiers on the walls.”
“Hmm? Tell me more.”
There were only a few officers left in the command and control room.
Due to the fact that those with outstanding personal prowess were sent to the dangerous scene, the remaining officers belonged to military units relatively distant from combat, such as supply, communication, intelligence, and operations.
“Rather than attacking the walls themselves with siege weapons, the rebels are focusing on throwing projectiles over the walls. As a result, damage to property and property in the archipelago continues to rise. Their purpose is unknown, but it is speculated that It is believed to be a ploy to shake public sentiment towards the imperial family by highlighting the incompetence of the Islands Defense Forces and the Imperial Army.”
“Hmm…”
Lieutenant General Glenn Elgin’s forehead narrows.
Certainly, it was because of the intuition that the method chosen by the rebels was very effective in stimulating the fear of the subjects, driving the trust in the imperial family and the empire to ruin.
“Perhaps they will begin their speech again sooner or later, under the slogan that they are incompetent rulers unable to protect the safety and property of their subjects. If they go through such a series of processes, they will not be able to withstand the constant pressure of the Imperial Army and the Island Defense Forces. , It seems to expect that it will jump out of the wall soon.”
“How come?”
“Although the allies are not responding at this time, they already assume that the allies will rush in and have a strong defensive formation.”
“I see. It seems that the enemy forces have chosen a strategy of counterattacking the allies in an advantageous terrain after making the allies give up the advantage of the terrain?”
“That’s right.”
It’s true that Lieutenant General Glenn Elgin is capable, but he can’t do it all alone.
That’s why he always favors competent subordinates.
Regardless of status, faction, or region of origin, he selects his subordinates solely based on performance and skills.
Such fairness led to the improvement of the quality of the generals under his command, and they always assisted Lieutenant General Glen Elgin more than expected and contributed to establishing majors.
“In the current situation, the bottom line is to open the castle gates and run out. As long as you don’t know what tactics the enemy has prepared, there is no reason to give up the topographical advantage. There is an advantage to being there, but there is a blind point that makes trust in the emperor and the imperial family plummet to the bottom. Then the best course is,”
And Vice Admiral Glen Elgin always respects their opinions.
Trust their judgment and base your plans on it.
If his subordinates make a mistake, he himself bears the blame to the end, since it is his responsibility to care for such subordinates.
That was the biggest factor in gaining the trust of his subordinate generals.
“If you have a disagreement with the best plan suggested by the head office, speak up without hesitation.”
“…”
Silence prevails.
It contained a sense of positivity and acceptance, so none of the participants in the conversation felt uncomfortable.
“Are there any differences?”
“Yes!”
“Then, as soon as the procedure for extradition to Red Square is completed, the operation will be implemented according to the countermeasures discussed.”
“Yes, General!”
– 3 –
“Ch, ch, ck, ch, cla, claret,”
“Shhhhh… Lord. It’s all right. Master’s nanny, Clarence, is here.”
“Turn off, turn off, keheuk, uhh, uhhh…!”
Canin has a seizure.
He has a pale face, shows symptoms of hyperventilation and gasps.
“Now, wrong, wrong…! I-I’m a parasite! I’m a piece of trash that eats away my subjects…!”
“My lord… No. It is not so, my lord…!”
Canin was skinny.
The shadows of her eyes were dark under her eyes, and her hair was loose in all directions.
He looked close to a dead man.
However, because of Canin’s excessively frequent seizures, Clarence was reluctant to groom him.
Woo woo woo woo…
Kugung…
It vibrates as it rides on the wall.
It doesn’t stop at a single vibration, but rings continuously.
‘I thought the soundproof magic tools would be useless…’
The reason for Canin’s sudden and severe seizure was none other than the disturbing vibrations that could be heard all the way to the lion’s cradle.
The vibrations created by the rebels as they pounded the island with siege weapons could be heard even from the castle walls to the palace where the crown prince lived.
That drove Canin into a panic yet again.
“I, I am a male prostitute…”
“Your lord is the crown prince of the empire.”
“I’m trash…”
“My lord is my sun and light.”
“I am…”
Canin’s eyes widen in a daze.
He turns and looks at Clarence.
In her teary eyes, a child with an exhausted appearance is reflected.
Fall into it
Approaching slowly.
Was it to avoid such a miserable reality?
“My lord, whoops!”
Churrup.
Huruluruloop.
Canin gently closed her eyes.
