Chapter 197 – War With the 9-Hissen Kingdom (10)
I and the imperial soldiers dismantled the tent and quickly moved to the next territory.
The Kingdom of Heisen has a territory that is only 1/10 of that of the Empire, but it is too wide to attack all with 100,000 soldiers.
And what I want is to delay the time until the saintess summons the hero, which will begin from now on.
No. Perhaps the summoning of the hero had already ended, and my actions might have been nothing more than a meaningless act of destruction.
But my body is already hot.
He said something about being a hero, but in the end, that was just an excuse and justification. I want conquest and destruction now.
So I led the soldiers and resumed the war with Heisen Kingdom.
The soldiers, who thought the war would be over at this level, nervously lifted their arms, and the knights stood by me, refining their weapons.
Currently, we are going to Rondo, the capital of Heisen Kingdom. There are four territories you have to pass through to advance there. Among them, there are only two areas where the lord resides in the castle.
And now we have arrived at one of the two places, the castle where the lord’s castle of Earl Hannes is located.
“We’ve finally arrived. I couldn’t believe it would take 10 days to get here.”
“It can’t be helped. The number of 100,000 is not that light, and the surrounding environment was difficult to move around.”
10 days. It took a long time of 10 days to get here, but Asuna remained calm.
I knew that it would take a long time to move all 100,000 soldiers.
However, this castle, which is piled up on three mountains, was incredibly tough to come.
Besides, he didn’t even notice we were running. Or have you not heard of it? There were no interceptions or traps coming this far.
Thanks to this, there were no major losses among the 100,000 soldiers.
The battlefield was too intrusive and the place itself looked like a beggar, so there was a problem with supply and food would become scarce unless additional supply routes were created.
This is a mountain densely covered with trees on three sides, which helped to avoid being seen when approaching.
The problem is that all the trees have been cut down from a certain point, so the other side has a sense of being late, but they noticed us and went into defense.
At least, most of the citizens outside the castle were unable to enter, and the wall was closed, and thanks to that, the immediate food problem was solved.
‘But my reputation is at risk if I order plunder here…’ … Besides, it’s dangerous to charge because the terrain is downhill.”
Maybe because this is a mountain, if you were told to charge while wearing heavy armor, the soldiers would get tangled up here and there as you descend from the mountain, and even if you charged, you would surely be intercepted when you charged to the castle.
In addition, if the enemies are dispersed here or even start a guerrilla war, even if there is me who can thoroughly detect the surrounding area, there will be a few seconds of gap in the process of issuing orders, causing damage.
To be honest, it’s okay if I’m shooting invincibility by myself, but numbers are important in war.
Allies take less damage. Enemy damage is huge. Winning like this is a true achievement!
However, I couldn’t think of a sharp number, so I decided to talk to Asuna.
“So, by the way… What should I do? Is there a good way?”
“Hmm… It’s good to rely on me. I think the current worries are useless.”
After hearing my story, Asuna put on a puzzled expression, and she looked at me with an expression as if asking why she was worried about such a thing.
But. So far, I’ve done very light AoE destruction by spraying lightning or manipulating metal.
But now that I’m thinking about how to break through the castle, it’s worth considering it strange.
But this is all for a reason.
“Asuna. As you know, I am a war general. And the important thing for a war general is overwhelming force, but commanding and leading the soldiers is also important.”
“Hmm… That’s right. Certainly, up until now, your abilities were the main thing, not leading the soldiers, and the rest of the soldiers and knights were just maids.”
I admired Asuna’s sharp words.
As he said, until now the soldiers have been completely sidekick and I have been the leading role.
There are plenty of ways to destroy that castle with my own abilities.
You can pour a lot of lightning, you can bury a castle by dragging a large amount of all metals, including iron powder, and you can hit a lot of railguns like in the case of the immortal fortress.
However, the problem is that if this continues, my reputation may increase, but at the same time, notoriety, checks, and fear of me will increase.
Among them, the bad reputation will be a stumbling block when attacking elves or beasts in the future.
So, from now on, it is necessary to remodel it into a warm image of a strategist who leads soldiers and who wants to reduce the damage to the people and soldiers as much as possible.
That’s why I’m talking to Asuna.
When I told Asuna what I was thinking, Asuna gave an expression of understanding.
“Well, I’m against you, my husband, getting a bad reputation. If that’s the case, I’ll think of another way with all my heart.”
“Okay. Then, let’s think about not using my ability as much as possible. My ability is lightning, so if I do something wrong, a forest fire could break out. In that case, the only way to escape is the huge river behind the castle. Maybe it will be a massacre because I can’t evacuate all of them. Nature Destruction is a bonus.”
“Hmm… Forest fires are dangerous. We don’t know the terrain here, so it’s even more dangerous.”
The reason we were able to come this far was because I grasped the geography of this place with my own abilities. Even if only I was gone, the soldiers and knights would all get lost and wander.
So, while using the soldiers, is there a way for me to play an active role properly? As I was thinking about it, an amazing method came to my mind.
Currently, the people who lived near this castle are hiding or trembling while watching us, unable to enter the castle because the gates were closed.
In short, soldiers and nobles in the castle. And only a handful of people, mercenaries, and adventurers exist.
And I have the ability and power to deceive them.
“Good! Asuna. Now, assemble a detached corps of 3,000 cavalrymen with the fastest legs. Only about 10 knights will accompany you.”
“Oh. Did you come up with a good strategy?”
“Yes. There is no need to camp here. Our place to rest today is that castle.”
“Whoops! If it were my husband, he should come out like that! Got it. I’ll prepare it right away.”
Asuna listened to my words and moved to get ready.
And I grinned at the castle.
When you take that castle and scorn the nobles. I look forward to seeing what kind of reaction there will be.
As a bonus, if there is a beauty, she intends to eat it.
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Has it been 30 minutes? Asuna came to me.
It was a gait full of confidence, as if the preparations had already been completed.
“Artel. As you said, we have prepared 3,000 fast-footed soldiers. And the knights are also ready.”
“I see. It’s so fast!”
3,000 soldiers and 10 knights standing around Asuna. Looking at them, I activated one of my abilities, the ultimate savior’s power.
Hallucinating that you know you’ve used the ability you brought before. I immediately hallucinate and see soldiers and knights. And disguised Asuna.
“Oh… Oh! Sa… Are they disappearing?”
“Is this camouflage!?”
When some admired the perfectly camouflaged appearance, disappearing as if it never existed in the first place, I gave a short warning.
“Quiet. From now on, no one will open their mouth except for me. Got it!”
Seeing the soldiers who were all silent at my shouts, they smiled heartily and chuckled. Approached the castle.
As I got closer to the castle, I felt that countless people were terrified and trembled when they saw me, and some people were completely locked in their homes, holding weapons and looking at us with fear.
Well, even if I bring some of the soldiers in the forest now, they are all dead, so it is understandable that they react like this.
However, in the name of justice, I will show a tingling taste to the nobles who turned away from these people.
And just in time, the soldiers of the castle aimed their weapons at me.
“Stop! Stop right there!”
As I looked around at the people and saw my approach, the soldiers aiming crossbows and bows seemed nervous and trembled.
At this point, he judged that it was necessary to suppress the steamship and confidently shouted at the soldiers.
“I am Shine Artel, the current Commander of the Imperial Army, the successor of the Shine family, and the wife of Asuna-sama, the Princess of the Empire! I declare to you now!”
My words spread loudly, and when I revealed my identity, the soldiers panicked and withdrew their weapons.
And I’m shocked to see me, but the soldiers seem to know about me to some extent, so if I do well, things will be easier.
“I do not want the meaningless sacrifice of the people and soldiers. My purpose is to inform the king of the will of the great emperor! If you obediently open the way, we will pass quietly… If you wish to fight, I will crush you thoroughly! But think carefully.”
After I said that, I turned around and a murmur grew behind me… Finally, the aristocrat presumed to be the owner of the castle appeared in person.
“Yes, you bastard! How dare you do something to His Majesty the King!”
A thick belly and a generous appearance. And the mustache that grew on his nose was a really old-fashioned aristocrat.
“I’m just announcing the Emperor’s will. Nothing more, nothing less. Make a decision quickly! Fight here and die at my hands. Or save the people and soldiers!”
“This guy! What are you doing! He’s alone now! Catch him right now!”
At the same time, the gates slowly began to open.
The mercenaries and adventurers could see that there were no knights inside, but it was already too late.
“All troops… I heard you right? Do not attack the people. Do not commit pointless killings…
At the same time as my words, the castle gates opened and the soldiers tried to come out, and at the same time, 3,000 cavalrymen rushed into the castle.
At this, the aristocrat’s embarrassed face was shown. I kicked off the ground and soared up to the nobleman’s nose.
“One of the ways to win a war. Kill the commander first.”
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As soon as the noble’s head was cut off and he fell to the ground, the rest of the soldiers started attacking the castle from behind.
This is the last day of the castle! A massacre led by the army as a true general! Ah… I am very happy!!!
