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183Hwa: Relationships in this life (1)
The day before the fall of Benedict Castle.
The commander of the Western Front, Count Vandenberg, received a report that shattered the peace in Cairo..
“The Kronos Empire has crossed the border! The first blocking line has already collapsed, and they are leading their troops straight to the second blocking line. Commander, please give the order. It is only a matter of time before the secondary cordon is breached.!”
It was a report from a subordinate..
last few days.
Cairo was engulfed in civil war.
Daniel Cairo raised the kingdom's army to suppress the rebellion, but not a single soldier on the Western Front was touched..
An evil force beyond the West.
Because we never know when the Kronos Empire might invade our borders, we have created at least a safety net..
1car cordon.
It is nothing more than a temporary defensive position..
In fact, it had the role of scout to announce the enemy's invasion, and from the second stage, it was equipped with supplies for battle..
Count Vandenberg said.
“Summon your troops right now! Cairo is in chaos due to civil war. In the current situation, if the Kronos Empire steps on Cairo's territory, the chaos will grow uncontrollably..”
It was the best decision.
3The car was the last resort, so it was necessary to see a match in the second round..
It was then.
“no. We must abandon the secondary blocking line and retreat our troops..”
conference room table end.
One of the staff on the Western Front spoke up..
Count Vandenberg looked at the owner of the voice and asked.
“Flora. what does that mean?”
Flora Lawrence.
People's eyes were on her.
* * *
Red Point on the Western Front).
Flora was a celebrity in the West..
After leaving Lawrence and entering the Royal Academy, where she studied tactics, she suddenly announced her intention to volunteer for the Western Front..
At that time, there was an uproar in the capital..
It was such an unusual thing, and since she was not an ordinary person but a daughter of a noble family, opinions were divided on whether to accept it..
at last.
The choice was handed over to Flora's father..
After hearing about his daughter's decision, Viscount Laurence sent a message saying that he believed in her after a week of deliberation..
It was Cairo's first.
There was never a case where a woman from a noble family with a guaranteed future worked as an officer or a staff member, and even at first, there were many people who viewed her negatively..
Sometimes there are people like that.
Because they have a choice, they are the type of people who come to play to experience the battlefield where others risk their lives..
Prejudice was rampant..
The people of the West ostracized Flora, but it took less than a month for that perception to change..
Things I've shown so far.
Count Vandenberg willingly listened to Flora..
“Flora. what does that mean?”
“The Kronos Empire periodically invaded Cairo's borders. It was only meant as a warning and did not include a sincere intention to capture Cairo. But this attack is different. A civil war broke out inside Cairo, and Marquis Benedict was reportedly cornered. The situation is very complicated. I don't think Kronos' attack has anything to do with the civil war in Cairo..”
“……Does that mean that Kronos was in cahoots with Marquis Benedict??”
“I'm not sure who it is. It may be because of Count Gregory, who is imprisoned, or it may be because Marquis Benedict requested help from the Kronos Empire. What is certain is that the Kronos Empire has invaded its borders despite its conflict with the Alliance of Kingdoms. Therefore, their purpose should never be overlooked.”
The conference room is in chaos.
Flora's remarks.
It meant that the Kronos Empire participated in the civil war..
In a not-so-simple situation, one of the aides asked:.
“Flora. If that's the case, isn't it even more important to stop the Kronos Empire at the secondary cordon? War supplies for Mercury are stored there. If we make the decision to retreat our troops now, we will have no choice but to give up some of our war materials..”
“Yes, that's right. Under normal circumstances, it is correct to use a secondary cordon. However, if we accept as fact the premise that the Kronos Empire participated in the civil war, their goal is to cross the third cordon and invade Cairo's territory. Additionally, the Kingdom's forces are currently dealing with traitorous thieves. If the kingdom's support is not available, you must keep in mind the worst-case scenario of dealing with the Kronos Empire with only western troops. Commander. We can't always choose the best option. Cairo's fate depends on your choice, so you must filter out the worst and choose the best..”
Flora added strength to her voice..
dispatched to the west.
She proved her abilities on the battlefield.
The moment people fully accepted her regardless of gender and status, Flora Lawrence established herself as a key member of the staff..
so that.
Flora's advice could not be overlooked.
Count Vandenberg fell silent..
After thinking for a while, he finally made a decision..
“Flora is right. Order the troops on the second blocking line to retreat. We will prepare for the worst and prepare for a decisive battle with the Kronos Empire here at the 3rd cordon..”
* * *
The situation was as expected.
The Kronos Empire was not satisfied with only the second round..
They marched beyond it and soon received a message from the royal family in Cairo..
[Marquis Benedict colluded with the Kronos Empire. They plan to break the third blocking line and attack Cairo's territory directly, and the kingdom's army needs time to sort out the rebellion. Just last 3 days. If you can hold out for that time, I will quickly put an end to the rebellion and send reinforcements to the Western Front..]
royal message.
a meeting has been convened.
With the leaders of the Western Front gathered together, Baron Noel, head of the General Staff, said:.
“His Majesty the King promised us three days. However, common sense tells us that it is impossible to eliminate all rebellions within 3 days. Marquis Benedict is a person who has been preparing for a rebellion for a long time, and according to information, Castle Benedict has made complete preparations for Mercury. Although the commander leading the kingdom's army is Roman Dmitry, who defeated the kingdom of Hector, we must prepare for a long war..”
“you're right. Moreover, even if the rebellion is resolved, it will take time to move. Even if you use the warp gate, it would take a day or two, so does it make sense to clear out Benedict in the remaining day??”
Everyone was negative.
West and Benedict.
Since we have a warp gate, there is no need to travel long distances on foot..
However, even considering these advantages, 3 days did not feel very realistic..
Count Vandenberg said.
“You are right. If the Kronos Empire truly wants to invade Cairo's territory, we must secure as much war material as possible and go on the defensive. In the worst case, the kingdom's army may not be able to eliminate the rebels. Ultimately, this means that we must overcome this crisis on our own..”
“my opinion is different.”
beautiful voice.
This time it was Flora again..
Baron Noel looked at her..
“You think differently? Do you think the kingdom's army can clear out the rebel island in 3 days?.”
“I also think 3 days is too short. However, His Majesty the King said that the three-day deadline was set by Roman Dmitry. If so, it is highly likely that it will not take longer than 5 days at most. We will organize Marquis Benedict's forces within 3 days, and considering travel time, we will arrive here within 5 days..”
“how can you guarantee that?”
“I think everyone is familiar with the relationship between Lawrence and Dmitry. Roman Dmitry is a person who creates the best results even in the worst situations. From the moment I took down Barco with Lawrence, whose defeat was clear to anyone, I knew that he was a person who could not be judged by the standards of common sense. Such a being predicted three days. And I absolutely trust what he says.”
Staff on the Western Front.
they are not incompetent.
Each of them had their own strengths as they had been here for so long, but Flora had something different from them..
Roman Dmitry.
I experienced him firsthand..
Even if it was an unreasonable calculation, Flora trusted Roman Dmitry..
But Baron Noel was different..
“It is an unfounded judgment. If you take a step back and what you say really becomes reality. How do you think we should respond??”
“Time is running out for Kronos as well. It is clear that Marquis Benedict will try to invade Cairo's territory before it falls, and if so, he will go all out from the start. Even if you go defensive with the third blocking line, there is no guarantee that you will block their attack. In the end, there is only one way.”
eyes were focused.
If she had realized Kronos' intentions and retreated her troops, she needed to pay attention to this choice as well..
“There is a saying that offense is the best defense. I think the best way is to attack them first and weaken their power so that they cannot defeat us for 5 days..”
attack.
At Flora's remarks, the expressions of the leaders turned into bewilderment..
* * *
It was a reverse idea..
It also implied that it was generally impossible..
and.
Flora knew why the leaders were confused, so she presented the reasons she had prepared in advance..
widely.
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
I spread out the data.
As people focused their attention, he explained the meaning of the data in a calm voice..
“We need to analyze Kronos' attack patterns so far. When they invaded simply as a warning, they used normal hand-to-hand combat, but when they needed a clear victory like this, they mobilized war mages. The data presented here proves that fact. Kronos's general pattern is to use magic to destroy the castle walls and push the troops in to capture the castle..”
“That's a fact we also know. That's why they're trying to secure more war materials, including mana stones..”
“yes. If you use magic defense, a long fight may be possible. However, it is a known fact that both enemies will try to use wizards and we will try to use magic defenses. If so, they are likely to try something that will amplify the wizard's power. This is quite possible for the Kronos Empire, which has 7 magic towers within the empire, and we must deal with these wizards to eliminate variables..”
Tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk.
turned the page.
“Look at this. Enemy attacks have a certain pattern. Wizards maximize their power while using magic from a safe distance against enemy arrow attacks. This is because it is vulnerable when performing magic casting, and this distance is usually around 1km. Not only does the arrow not reach the distance, but even if you attempt a long-distance attack, the accuracy is very low. If they use a wizard, they won't leave this distance..”
“1Around km. Does this mean there is a way to use it??”
“yes. Just predict where the wizards will cast and plant a magic trap on the ground..”
Baron Noel laughed as if he were empty..
Flora's words make sense, but they are too absurd..
“That is impossible. Although it is possible to specify a distance of 1km, it only refers to the distance from the castle wall and cannot guarantee where the magic will be used. Magic traps cannot be secured in such quantity, and the wizard detects the location of the traps using mana. If he senses anything strange, he will try to render the magic trap useless or use the magic from another safe location..”
“you're right. So, from now on we need to act strategically..”
Flora's voice overwhelmed the crowd..
she looked at the people.
Immediately after entering the academy.
Her mind was always on the bloody battlefield..
“We must offer them a great battle.”
“Battle of Daejeonsa Temple?”
“yes. In wars between nations, Daejeonsa battles are used to suppress the opponent's initiative. The Kronos Empire has no reason to refuse. The imperial swordsman will be sure to win..”
“Even if they say they accept the Battle of Daejeon... … no way?!”
Baron Noel widened his eyes..
Flora's Strategy.
I realized what it was..
Flora said.
“If we take a position in advance and propose a major battle, they will have no choice but to move their troops according to our position. If so, it is possible to specify where the wizard will use his magic. Since we will leave our troops behind and go forward and use magic, we can greatly reduce the margin of error..”
“So what do you plan on doing to feel mana??”
“The role of the swordsman in the battle of Daejeon is very important. If a swordsman fights by maximizing his or her aura, the concentration of mana around him will become thicker. Even the most sensitive wizard cannot detect magic traps through its concentration. The moment we step on a magic trap out of complacency due to the previous battle, we can eliminate the enemy's weapon, the wizard..”
a series of plans.
I was amazed.
Baron Noel, who looked at the plan negatively at first, nodded with admiration when the plan was completed..
Arguing is a process for the best outcome.
He only raised his voice because it was impossible according to common sense, and Baron Noel was not a person who agreed but denied it..
this plan.
It was attractive.
If you take care of the wizards, it is possible to withstand even if the Kronos Empire does everything in its power..
Flora added:.
“The question is who will step up to the plate. Our great warrior must have the skills to prolong the battle with the enemy, but he must also risk his life in this fight. No, to be honest, your chances of survival are slim. I don't know what kind of swordsman the Kronos Empire will send out, but they won't be easy enough for us to defeat..”
It was a dilemma.
In order to complete the operation perfectly, someone was needed to sacrifice their life..
It was then.
One of the people attending the meeting.
The man who had been quietly listening to Flora's plan opened his mouth..
“I will go to the battle of Daejeonsa Temple..”
Moment.
people were surprised.
identity of the man.
He was Rodwell Dmitry..
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