188 Episode 29 Red Wolf Corps (1/2)

Meanwhile, back in time: ......

It was the thirteenth day after Hercule had crossed the desert.

The day Jebe left the village early in the morning and Hercule and Stephan launched an all-out attack on the city of Teripol.

The royal court of the Kingdom of Cerda was finally informed that Carmine had been defeated in the battle of Teripol.

King Hilderic II hurriedly held a military council.

In the midst of a heavy atmosphere, ...... King Hilderic II opened his mouth.

”How many reinforcements do you think we need?

How many reinforcements do you think we need? We must send reinforcements, of course.

That was the only decision that had to be made.

In response, a blue-faced Hoamel opened his mouth.

...... In order to deal with the Lemurian army that is currently closing in on Cerda City, I think we need to leave at least 10,000 troops behind.

”So you're saying we should send the rest of our troops, 500, as reinforcements?

Coincidentally, that was the exact same force that Carmine had led when he was defeated at the Battle of Teripol.

What this means is that five hundred and fifty is not a sufficient number of troops for reinforcements.

”...... Sonia, are you the same?

If possible, we should send not 500 but 600, that is to say, the entire army, but considering the presence of the Lemurian army rampaging in the ...... Iphiclesia region, that will be difficult.

In other words, you're in favor of 500 reinforcements.

I'm worried.

Hilderick II said in a weak voice.

...... What guarantee do we have that this isn't a trap for the Lemurian army? Who can guarantee that the moment we send out reinforcements, over a hundred thousand troops won't come pouring in from across the desert?

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”......

Sonia and Hoamel kept their mouths shut.

There are a lot of reasons why this is unlikely, but they can't provide enough evidence to say it will never happen.

But I can't give you enough evidence to say it's impossible, because what I've already said is impossible has already happened.

And the Lemurian army that is currently rampaging through Iphraicia is an exceptional army that marches over a hundred kilometers a day, isn't it?　I don't think the general is incompetent. Who can say for sure that ...... 10,000 men will not be destroyed by that general?

”Your Majesty. The army led by the enemy general, Jebe, is between three and four hundred. There's more than double the difference in strength. We can't expect to be defeated so easily. ......

”Then, Hoamel. You think it's unlikely that an army will march more than a hundred kilometers a day or that a twofold difference in strength will be overturned. Which do you think is less likely?　Which do you think is more difficult?　I think the former, don't you?

This is an army that can march a hundred kilometers a day.

Can you deny the possibility that they will employ unimaginable tactics to overturn a two- or three-fold difference in strength?

Hilderic II said to Hoamel.

To this, Hoamel could not say anything.

Normally, a march of more than 20 kilometers per day is considered fast enough.

The marching speed is determined by the morale and skill level of the soldiers. ......

The soldiers of the Kingdom of Chellda, a military state, have high morale and skill levels.

Therefore, they are capable of marching about 25 kilometers a day, the same level as the army of the Lemurian Empire. (However, when it comes to a very strong march of more than 30 kilometers a day, the general's talent becomes more important, and it is difficult to march at the extraordinary speed of the Lemurian emperor.

However, the Lemurian army, which is ravaging the region of Iphiclesia and threatening the capital, is marching at a speed of 90 to 100 kilometers a day.

That speed is 'impossible'.

I'm sure the reports say that the enemy is an elite force made up entirely of cavalry?　Well, ......, but it's still an extraordinary army.

Hilderick II said with a sigh.

...... I don't think we should send reinforcements. Shouldn't we gather all our troops and use them to defend here in Cerda and the region of Iphiclesia?

”Your Majesty!　Then what about the lives of the soldiers, the people of Terriportania, and the lives of General Iason ...... and General Carmine?

What about the lives of the soldiers, the people of Teriportania, and General Iason and General Carmine?

Hoamel, whose support base was in the region of Teriportania, had to prevent the fall of Teriportania.

What will happen if the city of Cerda is taken by surprise by the enemy?　Our country will be destroyed.

Hilderic II said with an exhausted look on his face.

He was completely frightened of the Lemurian army and the Lemurian Emperor Hercule.

”Your Majesty.

Sonia stood up.

Hilderic II looked at Sonia with stagnant eyes and said weakly.

”Do you agree with Hoamel?

Sonia looked firmly at Hilderick II and said, ”I understand your concern.

I understand your concern. Indeed, ...... anything can happen now.

Hilderick II's eyes widened at Sonia's words.

He had been expecting a direct denial.

I will eliminate the enemy general, Jebe. I will rid the region of him, even if it costs me my life. So rest assured, you have my permission to send 500 troops as reinforcements. Your Majesty.

After that, another 450 troops were sent to the city of Teripol. ......

A total of 500 troops joined the 500 troops that had gone ahead to lift the blockade, and headed to defeat the Lemurian forces besieging Teripol City and rescue Carmine and the Teripol defenders.

More ......

A few days later, they would learn that the city of Teripol had fallen.

It's going better than I thought, Captain!

Keep your guard up. The enemy is already on the move.

It's been four days since the independent rangers under Jebe's command launched their destructive campaign within a hundred kilometers of the city of Cerda.

So far, Jebe's troops had been able to inflict effective damage on the enemy without much loss.

They had already burned several food stores and raided convoys, threatening the enemy's logistics.

Jebe was skillfully sneaking through the enemy's encirclement and striking back with a surprise attack, dealing blows to the enemy.

While Jebe's army marched a maximum of one hundred kilometers a day and a minimum of forty kilometers, ......