Mawanga’s Secret Real Estate 262

Chapter 262 – Chapter 25 – The Curtain Rises

The reason why the kingdom was literally completely swept away in the First Continental War is simple.
It was because they were careless in a state of complete unpreparedness and also because there were not enough defensive troops on standby as soon as there was an important strategic point.

On paper, there are obviously enough troops, but when I go there, the troops are a piece of shit.
Most of them are old people or children who can’t even hold a spear properly.
Wondering what the hell was going on, I found out that the sane people were often taken care of by the nobles nearby for their extremely personal business.

Thanks to this, the defense fortress that existed at most collapsed in one day.
After that, they barely managed to fill up the troops, but there was no way that the nobles who had worked so hard would not have the strength to fight, and there were even cases in which the nobles took their privates and ran away.

It was truly a total crisis, even if the entire kingdom collapsed immediately, there was nothing lacking.
If the kingdom had collapsed, the empire, which barely maintained its signboard, would have collapsed as well.
Subsequently, using the resources and manpower from there, the east would have beaten the fairies and beastmen, and eventually the collapse of the west would have been an inevitable path.

“At that moment, Klaus, you appeared. Blocking off the southern part of the kingdom’s food storage. Thanks to that, the East’s plan was completely messed up. Since they can’t penetrate the south, in the end, only the center is the answer, but kingdoms and empires, as well as fairies and beastmen, are blocking people from dying and living, so it’s hard to break through. In the meantime, the defeat continues to be reported in the south, so there is no way not to send additional troops.”

I’ve done it countless times, but it’s more fun to hear from others than to think of it myself.
As he listened to Yulia’s words, Klaus nodded his head with an expression saying, “That’s how it was then.”
Blocking off the South, the East struggled and eventually entered the stage of self-destruction.

It’s not that I didn’t look at a long-term battle, but it was definitely in my plan to quickly devour a relatively weak kingdom and use the resources that came out of it.
Before the plan even got started, it completely fell apart, was distorted, and ended up in the trash.
That’s why the demons hated Klaus so much and respected him so much.
It was as if he had stopped the huge group called Dongbu by himself.

“After the Continental War ended, the kingdom wasn’t very idiots, so basic preparations went into it.”

The one who received Yulia’s words was Kayla, who was riding a horse next to her.
Standing in the position of the warrior commander, he was wagging his tail as if he felt very happy to be next to Klaus after he had been confined to the castle for a while.
Cecily said, “Hee hee,” As if the sight was very strange, and her eyes were twinkling.

“Fortifications were built in the central part, which was most vulnerable, and troops were deployed in the south. Certainly, if you compare it to the time before the Continental War, you will be able to see it as a state of defense.”
“So what are you doing? No matter how good a weapon is, if the person who actually wields it is useless, isn’t it mana? Isn’t that right, Kayla?”
“His Highness the Demon King is right. When I was in the kingdom, I inspected the southern side a few times, and although it looked fine, there were actually a lot of problems. The quality of the army went up, but the problem was that it was not owned by the kingdom, but became a private soldier of the nobles in charge of the region.”

After the throne was shattered by the nobles, the current king gave up on almost everything.
Forts were enlarged and soldiers trained by the king’s order, but in the end, it was the local nobility who invested money and people in making the elite soldiers.

From their point of view, what was welcome was a golden opportunity to legally raise enlisted men.
Even holding a social cause, I invested even more.
Elite soldiers for the kingdom, solid shield to prevent catastrophes such as the Continental War.
It means that they are sacrificing themselves to nurture them.

“Tell me honestly, Warrior Commander Kaela. What is the current level of the kingdom army?”
“Compared to before the Continental War, it is definitely outstanding. Right away, those who were active in the Continental War with Klaus-sama spread all over the place as instructors and passed on their experience and know-how.”
“… Yes, experience is a weapon that can never be ignored. It’s even more of a problem if it spreads evenly.”
“So the army in charge of that area is strong, but it will still be difficult to gather and fight in one place. It’s because the kingdom’s nobles are divided into factions, so it’s awkward to reconcile.”
“Still, if the timing is desperate, there may be an exception.”
“In my opinion, the eastern side will still be more advantageous. If you keep knocking, then…”

At Caela’s words, Yulia thought for a moment and then shook her head.
Obviously, if you look only at the war experience, Kaela has an overwhelming advantage.
Afterwards, Yulia silenced Kayla by stabbing her in an extremely precise spot.

“You shouldn’t give experience to untrained troops through trivial battles. And it shouldn’t give you the confidence that you can win. Didn’t you say you’re not talking about something? You said they were well-trained, right? So, you have to get distracted and eat it all at once.”

After saying that, Yulia looks at Klaus who was following her.
When asked what his opinion was, Klaus smiled and replied that he thought so too.

In fact, there is nothing more stupid than giving an army that has no real combat experience that experience.
No matter how trap it is, sometimes the momentum of the military breaks through even that trap.
As Yulia said, you shouldn’t give those troops experience itself.
Instead of beating them sporadically and throwing them into chaos, they should hit it heavily with one blow, shatter it completely, and crush the rest without a trace.

They are not the weaklings from before the Continental War, they are the ones my subordinates have prepared diligently.
The subordinates will still be loyal to Klaus himself.
The soldiers are only loyal to the nobles who give them weapons and armor and give them money.

To destroy that part, you have to break everything in them.
All of the hopes and hopes for the nobles to win.

“Your Majesty, we will enter the forest soon.”

Scouts from the front came and reported to their king.
At those words, Yulia looked at the huge forest that spread out not far away.
It’s a place that ordinary infantrymen don’t even dare to enter, but the thought of leading thousands of cavalrymen there already makes me feel breathless.

“Would it be okay… ?”
“Why are you saying that, Cecily LeBlanc?”
“As far as I know, cavalrymen are the easiest prey when they lose their charging power. In particular, horses and riders who handle horses are very important resources, so losing one is a huge loss. However, if you are attacked in such a small place…”
“A horse is not as good as a dog, and it must be difficult to even turn around, let alone turn the horse’s head, because they get tangled up in that narrow place. In addition, horses are naturally timid animals, so they are easily startled by the chaos around them. It’s a warhorse, so it’s better than a normal stallion, but it won’t keep its composure at all. In other words, the moment you enter that place and are attacked, a truly terrible situation will unfold, are you saying this, Cecily Leblanc?”
“That’s right, Your Highness the Demon King.”

Cecily nodded her head, and Yulia nodded her head in satisfaction.
Originally, she was a woman who was competent only in magic and was very disappointed in other parts.
But after she received this or that education from Klaus, and after she was put in charge of the Les Blancs family.
It was after Cecily had grown up to be incomprehensible compared to her old age.

It can be said that it is a different part from appealing my opinion right away.
In addition to that, she is still lacking a lot, but since she has developed her sights on the battlefield, it can be said that she has much more potential for growth.

“It’s not that the LeBlanc family head was wrong about her worries.”

Kayla, who had been silent until now, subtly sympathized with Cecily’s opinion.
She believes in Klaus, but she is also her military commander who thinks it’s good to at least express her own opinions on these things.

“During the Continental War, there is a reason why the forces of the demons dared to target the central and southern parts of the kingdom. Anything higher than this is too restrictive for a large army to move, and if you send small troops sequentially, you will be annihilated by the warriors on the beast side or the rangers on the fairy side.”
“I guess so.”
“This forest is in the middle, and it is so vast and densely packed with vegetation that only three or four people can come and go. If you drag her horse in, you will enter in one line…”
“It would be the worst if I was attacked by surprise. Just like the demon soldiers advancing towards the southern fortress where Klaus was during the Continental War.”

Kayla and Cecily nodded at Yulia’s words.
Of course, it’s not that they don’t believe in their king, just what kind of countermeasures are there.
All I wanted to know was what kind of thinking he was going to break through there.

Did he notice the thoughts of my subordinates?
After looking at them for a while, Yulia slowly parted his lips.

“That is why.”
“Yes?”
“Enemy will think so too.”
“…”
“…”
“Breaking through this forest is crazy, and from our point of view, there is no need for pointless adventures. Even if you just place a few troops near the entrance of the forest, you can catch them and kill them. Things in the West would certainly regard it that way. So I would have decided this. It doesn’t come here.”

In fact, from the moment Klaus pointed out this forest, Yulia also vaguely noticed it.
That’s why he allowed it, and that’s why he himself followed like this.
How to make an operation that seemed impossible succeed, in order to see it.
I want to see what kind of spear the man called the shield of the kingdom will pierce the kingdom.

“His Highness the Demon King is right. Right now, our enemies will be more focused on defending the South and Central than ever before. Since I know the geography of the place, especially the south, I think it’s most likely to break through, and I’m overly firm. I have no intention of bumping into it. If the enemy focuses on the front, I intend to go back and strike the back.”
“Klaus. Then…”
“Don’t worry about how to break through. That’s something that I, who proposed this operation, have to worry about. You guys are just taking care of the soldiers who can take care of the demon lord and take care of him.”

Although many are in awe of the human named Klaus.
On the other hand, many demonic soldiers have no choice but to be a little uneasy about Klaus, who is just a human man.
To them, Klaus is still the same as the devil who killed their father, older brother, younger brother, and friends in the past.

So Yulia, the demon king, and Cecily, who was in charge of the LeBlanc family.
Lastly, although she was a beast, she had no choice but to need the strength of Kayla, who secretly became close to the demons while living in the castle of demons.

“Don’t worry. Breaking through the forest really shouldn’t be difficult. It’s so easy you’ll yawn.”

It wasn’t just something he said, he was really doing it.
How many times did he go through this forest? Klaus secretly activated his skill.