Chapter 66: Minus Cheat Explosion

Chapter 66: Minus Cheat Explosion

After the vivid withdrawal of the great general Mainz, we now enter another difficult war phase.

Though we won on the surface, the City of Lauren is in rubble. There are around 5,000 mercenaries that change side.

Do they have detoxification potion? According to my calculation, if we count all the knights, soldiers, and militia of the imperial army, they wont be more than 7,000.

However, we cant let our guard down. There is a tactical class advanced mage in their ranks.

There are probably 5,000 soldiers in good condition that are protecting Brynies escape.

Lyle-sensei is probably down since he missed an opportunity to struck down the Ulrich Three Sisters. They are probably the ace of the imperial army.

The battles until now can be considered as preliminary skirmishes.

The empire has not yet dispatched their treasured Tigercub Knight Order. They are wyvern rider that is said to be the strongest in the continent.

They are under the golden lion princes command and without a doubt, they will be the victor of this war if they arrive here.

Lets discard the City of Lauren.

.eh?

The City of Lauren is the capital city of the former Margrave Lauren territory. It is an important area that borders the Transilvania Dukedom and the Kingdom of Silesie.

However, it was completely destroyed by an army of monsters and became Earl Brynies territory. Due to misgovernment and incompetency, it was not revived in any way and not worthy as a defense base.

The castle and city walls have already crumbled. Not even a small army can maintain this city.

Right now, mobility is the most important thing.

Lets just leave some soldiers after making several traps. When the enemy tried to recapture it, they will receive some damage.

While were doing a meeting regarding this, an outrageous report came in.

Brynie attacked this place again?

Earl Brynies group has met and joined with the rescue army that the empire sent for him. It is said that they were provoked by our scouting team and has attacked the northern part of Lauren.

Though clapping a hand can attract some attention, I never thought that they will be provoked with just that.

Sensei smiled wryly.

They are probably provoked easily since they originally wanted to attack from the start.

I understand that Brynie wants to get back his territory but he should have at least waited for the main force to arrive.

Mainz risked his life for his retreat but he seems to have not listened to a single word the old military general told him.

Earl Brynie agreed to flee because he is cowardly but since he joined forces with a huge army, his head grows big.

As stupid as ever.

The rescue force might have an order of not doing anything until the main army arrives so it means that Brynie moved on his own.

Does that mean that Mainz havent rejoined the enemys camp yet?

Even if hes there, he cant do anything. Though he wont be executed, he still has to take responsibility for their defeat. Hes probably already demoted.

The old general will not die but will simply disappear.

Mainz risked his life to save Brynie but it seems that Brynies stupidity is beyond his expectations.

That fellow is an owner of minus cheat that will spoil all of his allies strategy.

Crown Prince Freed will be really furious once he heard Brynies selfish act.

Now, lets quickly clean them up.

Sensei took the short wand and look excited about the upcoming battle.

Thinking about it, the enemy will be defeated because the use Brynie to wage the succession war.

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War potential ratio: Kingdom 7,000 vs Empire 15,000.

Sensei used the empty fort strategy.

The enemy adheres to recapture the City of Lauren. Needless to say, this city has no longer any defensive capability so theyll surely think that there will be a trap.

As the strong imperial knights advance, along with the 15,000 strong imperial troops, the residents and merchants who are caught in the battle ran away.

That moment, we began shooting the imperial troops with our cannons from four sides.

The enemys main unit(probably the enemy commanders and Brynie) flinched and escaped to the Lauren castle for safety.

With that, we bombarded the castle too.

Soon after, a massive explosion broke down the castle.

In the midst of the debris, the main unit is buried alive.

Who would have thought that the large amount of explosive we put in the castle caused an explosion like that? This strategy is great.

Brynie died just like that? Thats amazing.

I said that but I didnt put my heart in it.

Brynie is tough and I am not rest assured unless I cut his neck myself.

However, with this, we have at least defeated the elite unit including the enemy general. Their troops are divided now.

Losing command, the troops are just running around the city while we bombard them. Were trimming down their number for sure.

Then, a group of soldiers with a protecting general-like formation headed for us. The soldiers are surrounding the greatest threat, the advanced mage group of Ulrich Three Sisters.

Even receiving a storm of cannon balls and bullets, the approximately 500 heavy infantry troops are unwavering. The three female mages in the middle are fighting back with stone bullet magic.

That troop is under the flag of General Mainz, they are true elite.

Takeru.We have taken care of the advanced mages, you have already done enough. Let Lyle-sensei do the rest.

Louise let go of her large sword and hold my trembling hands.

While I was thinking of what shes doing, she pulled me to her embrace.

Why is she hugging me? I dont get it at all.

Maa, even though shes strongly hugging me, I dont feel anything at all since we are both wearing armors. However, the pure aroma of Louise hair entered my nose.

As I smell it, my heart started beating really fast and the coldness Im feeling turned into heat that I feel like Im burning.

Haa..fuu..

I dont know when but before I noticed it, Im already breathing heavily and awfully sniffing at Louise chest.

Phew, it feels like I lost all my power. No, I must not relax yet. I still have to fight.

Takeru, I forced you to kill women enemies in order for you to not hesitate. Because I dont want you to die.

Louise says that in a battlefield, a lot of good men have died trying to protect a woman or hesitated to kill a woman enemy.

Gentleness in everyday life is a vice on the battlefield.

Therefore, I made you kill her. However, I did not ask you to act cool and forcibly hide your feelings.

No, youre wrong. Im all right.

Lie. I guess it is painful for you to kill a woman. If its painful, cry, if you want to lash it out, you can complain to me.

This is war so what I did is something normal!

Louise kills without hesitation, the other warriors are like that too.

Im prepared to do so as well thats why Im standing here.

Ofcourse I know that but my lords current expression is really unpleasant. Ah, maybe its a mistake forcing you to kill her after all!

I am surprised because the usual level-headed Louise is speaking passionately.

Takeru, you are special to me. If I knew that you would make that face, I should have let you stay behind.

Haa

Though I have said it many times already, Louise is the one I like the most. I have this really strong feeling inside of me that makes me depend on her.

Therefore, with her spoiling me like this during such a time, even if I cant get rid of my choro tag, even if this will be used against me in the future, I dont mind.

Louise is embracing me firmly. Were in a posture where it is kind of gradually becoming painful.

I tried to think of a way for her to loosen her hug so I looked closely at Louise face.

Without saying anything, I decided to stay like that for a while.

Even if you told me that I can complain to you, I already cried so I basically already calmed down. Wait, why did I cry?

Though Louise is always level headed especially during a battle but she suddenly became intimate with me that makes me become emotional.

Im still too young to understand so I dont know if I truly wanted to entrust my heart to her.

Im grateful that she wants to protect me but regretful that Im not old enough to protect her yet.

However, I still want to thank her for stopping my hands from trembling.

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The battle afterwards is one-sided.

After taking care of the advanced mages, something like a difference in military power is nothing in front of Lyle-sensei.

After being trapped in the city while receiving artillery bombardment continuously, the enemys large army formation has crumbled.

If I were their commander, I would have immediately given the order to withdraw so what are they doing?

The remaining infantry and knights are moving badly.

Then, I saw a familiar young female knight in crimson flame armor and red mantle charging.

Vice-general Eleonora Lanct Am-Main does not fear anyone! Follow me and charge!

So its her. You should have limit your overeagerness.

If you wanted to be the commander, do it properly!

I told Louise that Ill go.

No, Ill go.

Louise will definitely kill her on the spot.

After all, Im not suitable for killing women and defeating the princess knight will end this war.

I proudly held a lance and walked towards the last enemy commander who is raising clouds of dust.

It was at that time.

Ah

It seems like they were caught up in an explosive trap. The remaining knights and the Vice-general Eleanora were blown away because of an explosion.

It was like a gag manga. I cant help but smile wryly seeing how they were beautifully blown away.

After all, I never thought that I will witness something like this in this real fantasy world.

Looking their vice general, the captains of the divided army tremble.

After being sieged here, they each of them left their ranks and escaped.

Thus, the offense and defense around the city of Lauren were settled.