106 Episode 13 Battle of Reache Introduction (1/2)

Hercule's order to charge opened the door to war.

First, he gave the order to the cataphracts on both flanks to charge.

One squadron of left wing cataphracts and two squadrons of right wing cataphracts roared and charged.

Against these are Cossacks hired by the rebels.

They are not born cavalrymen, but they are made up of people who have ridden horses on a daily basis, so their quality is very high.

On the other hand, the Lemurian medium cavalry (cataphracts) are well equipped and outnumbered, but ......

On the other hand, the Lemurian medium cavalry (cataphracts) were well-equipped and outnumbered, but they were not able to push the Cossack cavalry because this was their first actual battle.

On the left flank, they couldn't fight as well as they wanted because of the river, and on the right flank, the Cossack cavalry was a little more numerous. ......

On the right flank, the Cossack cavalry were a little more numerous, and overall, they were pushed back.

”Hmm!　No matter how good the equipment, the numbers, and the training, ...... there is no way that the fake cavalry can beat the real us!

The Cossack sheik - the man who had left during the military conference - shouted as he ......

The Cossack sheik - a man who had left the military council midway through the battle - shouted that he was going to defeat the Lemurian cavalry one after the other.

His ancestors had originally been Bulgarian nobles. ......

He is of a genuine nomadic family.

Lemuria and Bulgalon are douceur enemies.

Even if he is a descendant of a family that was expelled from Bulgalon, he is still a Bulgalon.

And if the enemy was Lemuria, then that was reason enough to fight.

I'm not sure if it's because it's my first real battle.　I'm feeling a little overwhelmed. We need you to hang in there until the mission is over. ......

Hercule listened to the report on the progress of the battle and then ......

I'm not sure what to say.

Should we have devoted a little more strength to the two wings?

No, but the center needs a good amount of power, and ...... not too much power can be devoted to the two wings.

Don't worry, Your Majesty. It is true that we are being overwhelmed, but ...... the quality of our equipment is different. The enemy's Cossacks are lightly armed and will die if they take a blow, but our medium-armored cavalry (cataphracts) can withstand some attacks. They are quite tenacious.

Edmond said to Hercule.

Edmond is one of the generals who trained the Cataphracts.

If Edmond says he's okay, then he's probably okay.

Hercule decides not to send reinforcements.

It is important to avoid the need to send in more troops.

But even so, it looks like they're struggling more than expected, so let's cut the ...... schedule short and switch to attacking the center.

Hercule said, ......

A battalion of mercenaries in the front row was ordered to prepare for an assault.

Their main weapons were swords, axes and short spears.

As a rule, mercenaries should bring their own weapons.

In the first place, if I gave them Lemurian pikes and halberds, they would not be able to use them.

Let them use the weapons they are familiar with: ......

Let them use the weapons they are familiar with and use them accordingly.

”Your ...... Majesty. Mercenaries aren't very strong, are they?

Yes, they are.

Hercule replies to Nia's question.

How do you plan to operate them?　I've seen the ...... formation diagram, but I don't really understand it. ...... Can you tell me?

I'd like you to think about it until the end, personally.

Hercule stroked Nia's head as he said this.

Well, I'll give you a hint or two. Do you mind?　There are many disadvantages to being a mercenary, but there are also ...... advantages.

”Disadvantages ......?　Well, what the hell is ...... that?

That guy needs to think for himself. I'm sure you'll be able to figure it out. If you take the weaknesses of a mercenary and turn them around, they become strengths.

A person who is kind to all people can be seen as indecisive.

The opposite is also true.

That's the way things are.

The other side of the mercenary's disadvantage: ......The first disadvantage of a mercenary is ......, well, low skill, low morale. They loot at will and often don't listen to orders. I don't know how you can turn that around and not have it be an advantage. ......

Nia groaned.

And then he ...... punched his hand.

I know!　You mean ........................?

Hercule nodded in satisfaction at Nia's answer.

That's a good answer.

While Nia was pondering, a battalion of ...... mercenaries was beginning their assault on the rebels.

Whoa, whoa, whoa!

Charge!

Shouting loudly, the mercenaries charged straight at the enemy.

Then they came into contact with the enemy mercenaries. ......

Whoa!

I'm hit!

They quickly disintegrated and came straight back.

When Hercule saw this, he said.

”Holy shit, you're really not trying.

He held his head.

I'm very disappointed, because I had a little bit of hope that he might be able to fight bravely.　I'm very disappointed, because I had a little bit of hope in my heart that he would fight bravely.