Volume 2 - CH 47

Chapter 2-47. Mock Combat

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The onis that were able to fight left the castle and went out to a large area.

Their number is 2,000.

And the 7,000 soldiers of Garrot Kingdom were also there.

"Okay! First Division! Get out in front!"

One unit comes out in front.

The number is 500 for Oni's soldiers and 1,750 for Garrot soldiers.

There is a difference in strength more than double, but the onis are by far the best in close quarters combat.

However, not all weapons are in their hands, but clubs and wooden swords, all of which have low killing ability.

Of course it hurts if you get hit by it, but you won't die unless something unexpected happens.

Yes.

The oni soldiers and human soldiers are now in a simulated battle that imitates the actual battle.

Why did this happen?

Let's go back a moment.

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-A few hours ago-

"Mock combat!"

Everyone didn't understand what Raiki said at all.

Everyone has a question mark on their heads.

He shouldn't make a joke during this period.

But it was more natural to think of it as a joke or something.

Umm ... Raiki-sama. What exactly does that mean ..."

Gillnia, a vassal of Asure, asks a question.

Certainly, it is impossible to realize everything with just the word mock combat.

I don't even understand what he meant by that.

However, Raiki was very serious.

"Well, that's what we are going to do. Let me explain. First of all, the fact that we fought in this kind of manner is absolutely necessary. But neither will cause any damage. So, we will fight, but we will decide the rules and fight."

"Rules ... In other words, does that mean someone decides the rules?"

"That's right. One of the rules I'm thinking of is not to kill. Another one is, to use blunt weapons. But the soldiers of Athlete may use the weapons they actually use. I didn't say that you can't use a bow, etc. And we would divide it into four units and carry out a total of four battles in a simulated battle. And the armor will be tattered after the battle. You as the lords who are in such a tattered state will return home in the form of a rout. I will keep your 4,000 soldiers here for a while. I don't need to worry. During that week, you will take the king and your brother off the throne. "

Do the soldiers in custody act as they are killed in action?

Certainly, if their armor becomes tattered and they return to their country, it will be suspicious if all the soldiers return.

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But is this okay?

It's possible some soldiers from the country came to confirm they are watching ...

Well, is it okay to leave it to Uchikage?

I think that area is taken into consideration.

But will the king be removed from the throne in a week ...

This seems to be the most difficult task.

After all, it counts as rebellion.

Originally, this kind of task needed a lot of preparation and time.

It can be said that the difficulty level is quite high.

And the soldiers remaining in the country don't know this.

There must be someone who protects the king.

"One week……"

Asure also said to reaffirm his decision in this short of time..

However, his eyes are sharp and he seems to be thinking about the future.

Maybe he's already determined to do it.

"I also have a plan for this, but ... do you want to hear it?"

I was surprised that he already had a plan on his own.

How far is he thinking about it?

But Asure raised his hand and shook his head.

"No, if I always depend on your kindness, it won't work. I've come up with some ideas on my own. Leave this to us."

"It's all settled! Then, we will start the mock battle first! You will be back as soon as the mock battle is over, right?"

You are right, but I have another request from you, if I may ask you."

"Hmm. What is it?"

Raiki is getting pumped and rigorous.

I don't think he was the one who yelled at me earlier.

"One or two people are fine, but I want to bring oni to come with me."

"... Hmm. Interesting. Good. Tenda, Uchikage. Head to the Kingdom of Garrot tonight. Get ready before that. Are you fine with that?"

""Understood!""

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I can't keep up with the conversation between these two, but Raiki seems fine with it.

Maybe he thinks it's a good idea.

After that, Asure returned to his soldiers and told them about this, and moved his soldiers to a wide area.

Of course, it seems that the soldiers were informed of the current situation of the royal family.

Asure is going to de-crown the king there and declare himself to be the king of the Garrot Kingdom.

The soldiers who heard the situation in the country agreed with him and seemed to cheer.

I wondered if there was any opposition, but apparently the soldiers were dissatisfied with the current king and eldest son, so they accepted it smoothly.

After all, even if you are not trying to get rags, they will leak.(*some kind of idiom?)

Then we also collect all the weapons and ask the onis to leave the castle after handing out wooden swords for training.

Of course, he is telling them that it is a simulated battle, so everyone walks comfortably.

The other party is also reported this time as a joint practice and a measure to take the throne.

Both sides are going to get a good experience, so everyone is motivated.

"Okay! First Division! Get out in front!"

That's enough for flashbacks, and the mock battle begins.

After that, they both started running and collided with a shout of battle cry.

Perhaps the onis like to fight, they laughed and laughed at the bottom of their hearts.

It's quite scary.

Even if they collide with each other, the onis are immovable and no one falls.

On the contrary, the soldiers of Garrot are blown off lightly like a piece of rags.

The onis have wooden swords, but all of them have enough attack power to dent the opponent's iron equipment if they hit them.

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Some of them broke their wooden swords on the way, but they threw away the wooden swords that had become sticks and fought with their bare hands.

Although they are soldiers of the Garrot country, all the shield soldiers are blown away and the shields are squeezed.

The hoplites weren't blown away, but the armor was broken apart by a few impacts. (*Hoplite = shield and spear soldier)

Despite the difference in strength that was more than doubled, the first unit of the onis has won completely.

A big cheer goes up from the onis.

The defeated soldiers drag their injured bodies back to their side.

The second unit, which is the result that was expected, is on the verge of pulling.

However, this is something that must be done, they take this fight with all their might.

Some people were screaming, "Are we trying to fight these guys?"

I would say the same if I were a soldier in the Kingdom of Garrot.

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The second, third, and fourth units had similar feelings.

However, I think that the 4th unit was something like elite soldiers, and their movement was better than the other units.

It seems that the 4th unit went to battle for each oni in a group tactic.

Sometimes they won, but they often lost more.

However, since it was the 4th unit that had won decently, wouldn't it be possible to compete with the onis if magic was allowed?

The mock battle continued until evening.

After that, the onis went with the Garrot soldiers into the castle town and offered various hospitality.

Many people are sleeping on the main street because they didn't seem to fit into the house.

But it seems they used to it.

The remaining 3,000 soldiers will return to Garrot in the form of a rout.

Tenda, Uchikage, and I will accompany them.

Well, I asked for it.

I have a little business to do there.

"Ouren-sama ... Ah, please don't go ..."

Don't cry, princess ...

Wasn't the oni isn't allowed to cry?

Without wasting so much time, the soldiers of the Garrot Kingdom are preparing to return home.

Everyone has become tattered in the simulated battle, their tired expression is still there.

The good thing is, they didn't seem like they were acting, they looked natural.

The soldiers are just routing.

The other side will be suspicious if this group comes back without scratch.

In fact, although the demons were sloppy, many were injured.

There are various soldiers who have broken or bruised arms.

Isn't it a little overkill?

We are sent off by the Princess and Shimu, Raiki and Den are also there.

The march has already begun and we will be walking right behind them later.

"Well, Asure-dono. Good luck."

"Haha, it's nice to be young. That's what makes me comfortable."

The two shook hands firmly.

That time was short, but now We are in a hurry.

We can't waste our time.

"Just ask Tenda if you need help with your plan. Tenda, I'll leave it to you."

"Yes sir!"

"Then, with this ... Please follow me."

"Understood"

I can see Shimu and the princess behind Raiki and Den, as we headed to Garrot.

The purpose is to seize the throne and let Asure sit on the throne.

And the period is one week.

After a week, 4,000 soldiers will return to Garrot.

If they do so, it will be revealed that it is all a lie that they have routed, and this strategy will be a part of it.

He needs to take the throne while making them think that they have routed.

The time limit is too short.

However, Asure says there is a plan.

What on earth is he going to do ...

Well, sometimes I'm out of my original plan, but I think it's time to accomplish my original purpose.

I need to find Satella in the next week.

It took me a long time, but ... I had a meal yesterday, so my level is already MAX.

I can evolve into a wave snake.

I haven't evolved yet, but let's evolve in time.

Because my level will return to 1.

I have to think about where to evolve.

Besides, it can't be helped that my current body is too large and too stand out.

Alright, I'll definitely find her and help Asure.

With that in mind, we headed to Garrot Kingdom.