33 Episode 1 Principality of Travisos (1/2)

The genius that makes people unhappy by doing things they don't like can also be the genius that makes people happy by doing things that make them happy.

The ability to read people's minds is probably the most necessary talent for a monarch.

About Hercule

-”Your Majesty.

”Your Majesty. The tunnel has reached the basement of the city walls. It can be destroyed at any time.

Tell Edmond, Darios and Oskar. All hands on deck.

Winter came soon after the rebellion was crushed, and Hercule celebrated his birthday, turning sixteen.

Then came spring, and today, the summer: ......

Hercule was attacking the Principality of Travisos.

Last fall, the Duchy of Travizos had become wary of Hercule's moves to attack the Duchy of Travizos, even if it was to start a rebellion, and had hired many mercenaries.

The Duchy of Trabizos became more vigilant and hired many mercenaries.

The Duchy of Travizos, which did not have a great general like Darios, was easily defeated by Hercule in the field.

After defeating the Duchy of Travizos, Hercule launched an attack on the capital and trading port of Travizos.

And ......

Two weeks into the attack.

Finally, the tunnels that Hercule had been digging reached the basement of the city walls.

The tunnels were not meant to dig a hole to attack the enemy directly.

The tunnels were not meant to dig holes and attack the enemy directly.

The tunnels were dug in order to break down the walls.

The tunnels were dug to break down the walls.

As long as the wood supports the walls, they will not collapse.

But if you set it on fire, it will collapse. ......

Needless to say.

What about the generals who received Hercule's orders: ......

So, it's finally fallen. ...... It's been a long battle. I don't like sieges, after all.

Darius, who was in charge of the eastern wall, sighed and said.

You've done it. I guess we can finally go home now.

Edmond, who was in charge of the southern wall, smiled happily.

The tunnels are dug on the west side. The tunnels are dug on the west side. ...... So I'll be the first to attack. Thank you. Thank you.

Oscar, who was in charge of the western wall, muttered with deep emotion.

And ......

A part of the wall collapsed with a noise.

Then Oskar led his own troops in a charge.

”Go!　Long live the Emperor!

The soldiers led by Oskar poured into Trabizos from the collapsed wall.

The soldiers of the Duchy of Trabizos are unable to react to the sudden and confusing situation.

In the meantime, Oscar's soldiers open the east and south gates.

Then ......

”Well, we're finally on the job. Let's go!

This is it!　Fight with all your heart!

Darios and Edmond pour in through their respective gates with their armies in tow.

So, the game is decided, then?

”As expected. Your Majesty.

The sixteen-year-old Karolina smiles at Hercule.

Hercule stood up, kissed Karolina on the forehead and said: ......

How do you feel?　What did you think of the siege?

”Boring, wouldn't you say?

No, I feel the same way. I'm not sure if I'd say it's boring or not, but I'd say the same thing. ...... Sieges are a pain in the ass, aren't they?

Hercule shrugged his shoulders.

On this day, the Duchy of Trabizos was destroyed by Hercule.

Afterwards, Hercule returned to the capital and was cheered with ”Hail to the Emperor”, and held a review meeting with his generals.

I have a few things to say. ...... Do you guys have anything to say?

”Well, can I start?

Oskar raised his hand.

Hercule nodded silently and allowed him to speak.

I'm not sure what to make of this. It may be that my command was poor. ......

No, it's not that your command is inferior. In fact, new recruits are less mobile than veterans. ...... I'm sorry I put you through that. I'm sorry I put you in charge, but I thought you'd be a better fit racially.

No, that's not true. ...... We're going to train you even better and make you an army that will satisfy His Majesty!

After the rebellion.

Hercule had created a new army.

He had a new and excellent commander, Oscar Almon.

Financially, the monopoly on coffee and bone ash porcelain was starting to take off, and there was enough money to create a corps.

At this point, Hercule put into action a plan that he had been thinking about.

The current infantry of Lemuria consists mainly of Caucasians (although there is no such thing as Caucasians, and it is inappropriate to distinguish them by skin color, but for the sake of convenience, I will refer to them as Caucasians).

This is because the inhabitants of the suburbs of the capital are white, and because it is the easiest to gather them.

However, the Lemurian Empire is a multi-ethnic nation with a large territory.

In the southern part of the empire, there are many people who are commonly referred to as ”blacks.

An army composed entirely of whites would be unbalanced.

That's what Hercule thought.

Therefore, he decided to form a new army of only black people, since Oscar, the excellent commander he got this time, was black.

This was also an attempt to make the races compete with each other.

Since the Lemurian Empire was originally a multi-ethnic nation and there was not much discrimination based on race, this was accepted without any resistance.

For this reason, Oscar led the Third Legion, which was composed entirely of blacks.

I think he did a pretty good job. I think I did pretty well,” he said. ...... Southern humans are very strong and talented. As a soldier. As a soldier, you can fight in hot weather. ...... Tell them I look forward to seeing them in the future.

”Yes, sir!