mesbooks Chapter 182 Negotiations between the Two Armies (2)
Chapter 182 Negotiations between the Two Armies (2)
Before complete sunset they had skirted the southern perimeter of Loazin and reached the eastern plain, where the armies of Treba and Holzlein were facing each other.
“Not yet. It doesn’t look like there will be a fight today.”
"Yes...Father, why is that?"
This can be seen from the frequent waving of citizens at the site of the collapsed eastern wall. They seemed to be smiling, but the meaning of smiling at the enemy army was hard to understand.
"I don't know. Although I have been on the battlefield for a long time, this is the first time I have seen such a strange battlefield."
"Yeah, really... It's unimaginable that the city wall collapsed to this extent, and it's not something you want to imagine, right?"
"It seems to be the work of the Magic Boxer. He is an unfathomable person."
“He doesn’t look like a very powerful person. He is very popular and has a cheerful personality.”
"Well, it doesn't matter. After I have eaten and drunk enough, I will contact His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
The Phrygian army was ordered to camp on the spot, and smoke from bonfires began to rise from everywhere.
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“I see. Does this mean the surrenderers have already appeared?”
"Yes. And they may have brought some food, but I don't think it was enough for the soldiers. You can see from over there that there wasn't even any smoke, right?"
As the stars began to twinkle, Klein and Ye Kai had dinner together when a remote communication came in from Dorrisden. Ye Kai had confirmed the presence of the Phrygian army, so he thought now was the time to share the intelligence.
“They’ve been staring at us hungrily?”
"Although it's not a good idea to provoke them, it's also not a good idea to ask the soldiers to control their diet. It's really annoying."
Klein suppressed his laughter as he spoke. During this period of communication, Dorrisden also got to know Klein to a certain extent. He thought Klein was a humorous and funny person, which was actually not completely wrong.
"That is retribution. Your Highness, do not worry. Let us enjoy the abundant food."
"Oh, by the way, are there any problems with logistics? Going on the expedition wasn't originally our plan, was it?"
"It can be solved for now, but if it takes too long, I will be worried."
"You can tell me anytime. We have a stable supply line. Although we can't provide unlimited supplies, we should be able to provide enough. As for the question of compensation, it won't be too late to talk about it later."
“Until then, please.”
There should be no problem in providing support, but this is where Klein's expertise is limited.
"We should have done some detailed tactical planning, but the Chief of Staff seemed reluctant..."
“It is difficult to achieve good coordination between untrained corps. The command system and methods are not unified, and forcing them together is likely to cause loopholes.”
“Is that so?”
“Yes, if you can, leave it to the professionals. That’s all I can do.”
"Please don't be modest. If that were true, His Majesty Shalum wouldn't trust you, would he?"
"Your Majesty just wanted to give this old guy a place to die... Please don't say such things, father!!... Well, don't say that, Mene."
"Look, the young lady is angry because you're thinking about silly things. She won't die until she holds her grandson in her arms, right?"
"Yes, Grandpa. Don't make Mene cry."
Tulio, who was sitting next to him, also chimed in. Although he didn't use the amplification magic.
"I'm really sorry... Yes. It seems that the old man still has some work to do."
“Yeah. Sorry for saying so much. Let’s get in touch tomorrow.”
Just as Klein was about to end the remote communication, Ye Kai interrupted him.
“Can you give me a moment?”
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The day after the armies of the three western nations gathered around Loatin, it was a sunny day, with occasional rays of sunlight peeking out from the clouds. The clouds moved quickly from the east to the west. Maybe it would rain. The sky was filled with such a smell.
When the three kingdoms were ready for battle, a knight from Holzlein's army came out. He came between the armies of Holzlein and Trebar, and there a knight from Trebar also appeared.
"You want to fight me? How pleasant! I, Benfrit, the leader of the Holy Knights of the Kingdom of Treba, accept your challenge! Tell me your name!"
“A versatile glove.”
"Oh? If you don't want to sign up, then I'll just call you the Silver Claw Demon. Come on, let's compete normally!"
Ye Kai, wearing purple armor, dismounted, equipped with multifunctional gloves, and assumed a fighting stance, while Banfrit, holding a huge sword, approached.
The huge sword slashed from a high place was enough to crush a person just by its mass. And Ye Kai swung his right fist abnormally, releasing a right straight punch like a strike.
The multifunctional glove easily crushed Benfred's greatsword and pierced his helmet with irresistible force. Benfred fell to the ground, blood oozing from his helmet.
Ye Kai grabbed the helmet and dragged Banfrit towards the Treba army. The main force of 10,000 people watched this scene quietly.
Treba's army consisted of 10,000 guards in the rear, 10,000 on the left wing, and the main force centered on the Knights, a total of 10,000 men who confronted Holzlein's army head-on, while the right wing, with less than 20,000 men, adopted an irregular formation against the Phrygian army.
Facing a two-front war, the main force temporarily decided to deploy forces based on the situation. Holzlein's army adopted a traditional formation of 20,000 in the center and 10,000 on both wings. The Phrygian army formed a phalanx consisting of one team. It is speculated that they may be worried about fighting alone.
However, so far, no military action has been taken, and facing a situation of less than 50,000 people, only Ye Kai is standing there.
Ye Kai used short words to shine in the air. That was the amplifying magic of the wind.
"I warn the Treba army! Lay down your arms and surrender immediately! Otherwise, there will only be unnecessary deaths! Make a decision!"
He came out alone and said these words, not as a suggestion of surrender, but as "surrender". There was laughter from the central army of Treba. For them, what could one person do?
Klein was uneasy. Because Ye Kai had insisted on a tough stance, he gave him time and sent him out. But unexpectedly, he was now facing the main force of the enemy.