CH 87

Hector's Star (1)

The border between Cairo and Hector.

In the vicinity of it, a group of groups established a camp.

It was a secret base that was not revealed to the outside, and at a glance, the number was well over several hundred.

"We just got a report that we have just passed through the Southern Training Center and are heading towards the rear positions. The operation seems to have worked. The Kingdom of Cairo is now completely unaware of our strategy to block the attack on the defensive line."

It was an article report.

A man who receives reports with a calm face.

Edwin Hector said, looking at the map spread out on the desk.

"It is still too early to be vigilant. Tell the commanders who are attacking Cairo's defensive positions to take the time in moderation without giving up. The important thing for us is not to destroy the wall in front of us. If the plan is successful, then, naturally, the Southern Front can be in our hands."

this operation.

Security was life.

Therefore, it took a year to figure out the boundary pattern of the southern front, and before starting the operation, a ranger unit led by Jackson infiltrated the southern front.

It was a very dangerous route going up the steep mountain range, but this morning Jackson reported that he had arrived at the designated location as scheduled and hid himself.

The operation started now.

The Cairo Kingdom would have been embarrassed by the surprise attack, but the real intention was hidden there.

"The power on the southern front is very poor. If we had attacked with all our might from the start, we would have been able to bring down all the defenses of the Southern Front in at least four hours. However, that alone cannot be said to have completely captured the southern front. After all, what matters is the existence of the Warp Gate. If Cairo's main force is transferred to the Southern Front through there, we will have no choice but to fight hard.'

Cairo Kingdom.

No matter how vigilant they were, it wasn't that they had nothing to do with it.

The warp gate is a magical crystal.

It was a means of moving long distances at once, and the appearance of the warp gate changed the way of war.

The troops in the South were moved to the West.

The troops in the West were moved to the South.

What was physically impossible, the Warp Gate made possible in a fraction of a second.

Therefore, occupying the warp gate on the battlefield was discussed as a very important issue.

It is intended to cut off enemy reinforcements, but it can also be used aggressively if a functioning warp gate is captured.

aka connect. It was a way to reset the coordinates of the warp gate and use it in reverse, so the warp gate was usually equipped with an explosive device.

Cairo's rear fortification.

There was a warp gate.

This was the reason Roman was able to reach the South in ten days, and the Cairo Kingdom put a warp gate in the rear just in case.

Even if you are attacked by enemies.

It was believed that it was a safe location, as the front-line defensive positions could call in their allies or choose to destroy them while they were doing their job.

That's it.

It was Edwin Hector's target.

'The Kingdom of Cairo is completely vigilant now. We didn't even expect the fact that we were going to attack in the first place, and the visible attack must be distracting. Now is the perfect opportunity. If Jackson's ranger troops secretly infiltrate the rear position and take over the Warp Gate. We can devour the Southern Front at once.'

only if you succeed.

It was a strategy without defeat.

Due to the absence of the warp gate, the Cairo Kingdom would not be able to quickly send its troops to the southern front, and if you attack from the front and the rear at the same time in the meantime, the defensive positions will inevitably collapse.

From then on it was very easy.

The moment the Southern Front was taken over, the kingdom of Hector took the initiative.

The basement of the secret base.

There was a warp gate that had been painstakingly installed for a year.

As soon as Jackson reports success, all troops here will be moved to the rear positions.

Edwin Hector said.

"We must not rule out the possibility that the operation may fail in any event. For the worst, be prepared to destroy the warp gate. If Jackson's operation fails, we destroy the Warp Gate and move on to the second operation."

Okay.

Cruelly rational judgment.

The knight bowed his head and thought.

'A man called Hector's Star. Because of Edwin Hector, the kingdom of Hector will be revived.'

That was certain.

Edwin Hector's birth as a prince was a blessing from Hector's kingdom.

* * *

McBurney got up quickly.

I lost my mind for a while because of the relief that I was alive, but when the potion's recovery effect started, my mind came back.

" Whoops."

There was pain all over the body.

My stomach was upset.

The potion healed the wounded area quickly, but that does not completely prevent the aftereffects.

Upon examining the abdomen, the torn skin was delicately connected.

It seemed that someone had healed him while he was fainting.

"Are you awake?"

it was chris

I suddenly saw that.

A last memory came to mind.

Just as he was about to accept death, Roman Dmitry, served by Chris, appeared and saved his life.

'How was he able to show up at the Southern Training Center?'

A question arose.

Roman Dmitry was assigned to the reserve unit of the 5th Line of Defense.

Even before the Southern Training Center was attacked, obviously, the 5 lines of defense were in a very precarious situation, and in common sense, Roman Dmitry has a duty to help the 5th line, not here.

I thought I might have run away because I thought it was dangerous.

I know that Roman Dmitry isn't the kind of person he is, but on the battlefield, isn't it always a place where an unexpected nature is revealed?

McBurney asked frankly.

how it happened

And the answer that came back surprised him.

"When we heard that the kingdom of Hector had attacked, we headed straight for the 5th line of defense. And there ."

The talk was short.

different from worrying.

Instead of running away, McBurney truly admired the fact that he had defeated the enemies.

"You're really amazing."

It was sincere.

Hector's surprise attack.

There would have been no time to prepare, but Roman Dmitry made the most ideal judgment and produced the result of defeating the enemy.

The determination and power he showed in the process.

Even without seeing the scene in person, I could see just how great it was.

'Also.'

The only person who prepared for war.

Roman did not disappoint.

The fact that there was such a person on the Southern Front was a great comfort for McBurney.

The conversation could no longer proceed.

Roman.

He came out of the building.

* * *

Roman checked McBurney's condition.

The fact that there was no particular problem, I immediately asked the main point.

"Tell me in detail what happened at the Southern Training Center."

Okay.

recollected

His physical condition was miserable, but he remembered the events clearly.

"I was attacked by the kingdom of Hector about two hours ago. As usual, we were preparing for the next rider's training, but the soldiers of Hector's kingdom suddenly appeared and attacked us. I quickly summoned my troops and tried to fight the enemies, but there was no way to survive because of the huge difference in power. The result is as you can see. They were unilaterally slaughtered, and we do not know the life or death of Viscount Bale, the commander of the Southern Training Center."

2 hours.

It was an important point.

Being able to attack so quickly meant that the enemy was already infiltrating the southern front.

"Is there anything special about the enemies' outfits?"

"Everyone was wearing light armor. And the face of what appeared to be the enemy commander was full of scars."

"Is it full of wounds?"

Yes.

light armament.

A face full of scars.

There was a specific person.

As Roman investigated the Southern Front, he also identified key figures in the kingdom of Hector.

"It could be a ranger unit."

" Ah!

McBurney's eyes widened.

seemed to have heard

Hector Kingdom's ranger unit.

The chief who led them said that the wounds on their faces from numerous wars were regarded as medals.

It was old knowledge that he couldn't even remember, but he was surprised that Roman noticed it right away.

However.

That alone did not resolve the question.

asked McBurney.

"If it was a ranger unit, it could have infiltrated the southern front in advance. However, it is not understood why they attacked the Southern Training Center. If you occupied an advantageous position. Wouldn't it make sense to use that advantage to quickly break down the front line of defense? But they moved in the opposite direction. Instead of going forward, we attacked the Southern Training Center on the way back."

"As you say."

"What ."

"Since the Southern Training Center is on the way to the rear fortifications, you guys have no choice but to be attacked."

Confused McBurney.

To him, Roman told the truth.

"The kingdom of Hector is now using smoke screen operations. Attacking the front line of defense is just a trick. Their real purpose is the warp gates in the rear positions."

that's.

It was such a shocking truth.

* * *

When I first met the soldiers of the Southern Training Center.

Roman thought.

'The fact that the enemy has attacked the Southern Training Center means that the real destination is not the first line of defense. If you follow this road, the only destination you will find is the rear fortification. What's the purpose? If I made a mistake, I might be surrounded back and forth.'

One hypothesis was established.

If the reason for attacking even during the smoke screen operation is in the rear position.

Maybe it's a warp gate that can create variables?

At that time, it was only a hypothesis.

And.

Tortured Hector's soldiers and gained confidence.

'The kingdom of Hector has strong convictions about this war. A winning strategy that is sure to win if you are successful.

It has nothing to do with capturing the warp gate in the rear.

If the operation is successful, the kingdom of Hector not only cuts off Cairo's support forces, but it can also be used aggressively in reverse.'

warp gate.

It was the most surprising part of learning about the new world.

The magic crystal that omits the space informed Roman that the culture of magic is just as great as the martial arts.

Edwin Hector.

His strategy was discovered by an unexpected entity.

McBurney jumped up.

His expression was distorted in excruciating pain, but now it wasn't important.

"With such a strategy, shouldn't we be helping the rear positions right now? I will add strength."

no.

Roman shook his head.

said McBurney.

The attack time of the ranger units.

Two hours ago from now.

Then one conclusion could be reached.

"An hour and a half before the time when Hector Kingdom's ranger units attacked the southern training center and left. If that's enough, it's already time to put their plans into action. McBurney. Have you ever received a call from the rear position that the enemy attacked?"

" surely.

okay.

even knowing the truth.

Roman was not in a hurry.

Exactly, there was no reason to rush.

"They have been preparing for war against us for a long time, and they should have captured the Warp Gate by now. What we need to do from now on is clear. If enemies appear from the rear soon, the troops on the southern front, including us, will be completely isolated. We have to fight and survive the kingdom of Hector here, without the help of the kingdom."

It was as expected.

that time.

Hector's ranger troops succeeded in capturing the warp gate.