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Just another Isekai Lover~
Chapter 163: Doubts
“Duke Eddie.”
Count Youm pulled the reins, allowing the horse to approach the Duke’s carriage and move side by side with it.
“If we continue at this pace, we should be able to reach Bianshu Town this afternoon. I suggest that we station the troops there to rest overnight and then continue our operations early tomorrow morning.”
“No.”
Duke Eddie shook his head and refused.
“It’s all the fault of those mercenaries dragging their feet. They wasted a lot of time on the road. After we reach the border town, we’ll send people to persuade them to surrender. If they refuse, we’ll immediately launch an attack.”
“But the army has been marching for a whole day, and both the men and horses should be exhausted. Isn’t it inappropriate to launch an attack in this state?”
Count Youm said worriedly.
“What are you afraid of? We have an absolute advantage in numbers. A force of two thousand men charging forward with such momentum, won’t we just crush the few troops in the border town?”
Count Collette also pulled the reins and urged his horse closer.
“Besides, I can’t stand sleeping in the wild anymore. There are so many mosquitoes, it’s itchy and noisy, and I can’t sleep. I want to take a bath tonight and then lie down on the soft bed in the castle to sleep.”
“I can’t stand it either. The sooner we capture the lord’s castle in Bianshu Town, the sooner we can go back.”
Scratching the mosquito bites on his neck, Duke Eddie agreed with Count Collette’s opinion.
Then, he summoned a personal guard and ordered.
“Tell the mercenaries behind to speed up. We’ll reach Bianshu Town this afternoon.”
“yes!”
The guard then ran to the back of the team, urging the mercenaries to move faster.
The sun had moved into the western sky and continued to set, and the shadows under the feet of the soldiers of the Dongsheng Fortress Army gradually lengthened.
The vague outlines of some houses in Bianshu Town can be seen in the distance, as well as small black dots densely packed and neatly arranged outside the town. Those should be the soldiers of Bianshu Town.
It seems that Marquis Eisen has already learned about the news of Dongsheng Fortress sending troops, and Duke Eddie is not surprised by this.
Moreover, judging from the other party’s posture, it seems that they are preparing for a big fight with the army of Dongsheng Fortress.
With such a small force, they dared to show off their strength? It was just a show of bravery, really stupid. Duke Eddie couldn’t help but laugh in his heart.
Judging from the situation, there were only about 400 people on the Bianshu Town side, while the Dongsheng Fortress had 2,000 people! A five-fold difference, there was no doubt that this battle would be won.
The mercenaries behind him had the same idea as Duke Eddie. They took out their weapons, licked their lips, and smiled evilly, ready to take the opportunity to rob the town and make a fortune.
“Your Majesty the Duke.”
The knight leading the way came over on horseback and reported.
“There’s a group of people up ahead holding weapons. They’re probably Marquis Eisen’s guards. What should we do next?”
Duke Eddie immediately gave the order.
“Slow down, knights. Now is not the time to charge. Advance slowly. I want to get closer and have the magician group fire two large spells to boost morale.”
“Wait a minute.”
Count Collette added.
“Also, keep your distance between the knights. Be careful of the enemy magicians.”
“That’s right, keep your distance.”
Duke Eddie repeated.
“clear!”
After receiving the order, the knight pulled the reins to turn the horse around and rush forward.
“Huh?”
After squinting his eyes and observing the opposite side for a long time, Count Pearl let out a light exclamation, then turned around and expressed his doubts to Duke Eddie.
“Duke Eddie, the enemy’s formation is so strange. They’re packed tightly together in a long line. Such a thin defense line is completely unreasonable. Wouldn’t the knights be able to break through it if they just charge in?”
To deal with the knights’ charge, shield soldiers are usually placed in the front row, and several rows of spearmen are placed behind them, holding their spears forward.
“Bianshu Town has been fighting undead monsters alongside the Holy Knights for years in winter, so it’s impossible that they don’t know the basics of military formations.”
Count Youm also expressed caution.
“I’m worried there’s a conspiracy here. It’s best to proceed with caution.”
“What’s there to worry about? There are only so few people on the other side, can they really turn the tables?”
Colette disagreed and expressed his own views.
“I think they set up the formation like this mainly to guard against our magician group.”
Indeed, with such an array, the magician group would not be able to cast large-scale magic in crowded areas and cause heavy casualties to the enemy.
But that’s all, there are no other benefits.
“Beware of magicians? Aren’t they afraid of our knights?”
Count Pearl questioned.
What everyone said made sense. Duke Eddie also dropped his chin in thought. What on earth was Marquis Eisen up to?
After a while, he sat up straight and made a decision.
“Since we don’t know what Marquis Eisen is up to, let the mercenaries lead the charge. The knights will stand by for now. Once the magicians have finished unleashing their large-scale spells, blow the horns and launch the attack.”
The other nobles expressed no objection to this decision.
Anyway, mercenaries are adventurers who do things for money, so it doesn’t matter if they die. It is naturally best to let them test the enemy’s intentions.
Of course, the routine procedure of persuading surrender before the war still needs to be carried out.
Duke Eddie called a knight and ordered.
“Go forward and tell Marquis Eisen that this is an order from the new King, White Wells. I am only obeying. Lay down your weapons and surrender, and I will guarantee that he will not be harmed.”
Although he knew that Marquis Eisen would definitely not surrender, he still had to do what he had to do.
Next, the army continued to advance slowly, and the knight troops in the front quickly split into two waves and moved to both sides, leaving the middle position empty.
At the urging of the nobles, the mercenaries carried their weapons and walked forward, gathering in the open space in front of the formation.
Mobilizing troops is a slow process and cannot be sped up no matter how urgent it is.
At the moment, the distance between the two armies is still far, so the Dongsheng Fortress side is not worried that the other side will launch a sudden attack.
Even if the enemy really came out, it would take a lot of time for them to run over such a long distance, which is enough time for the army to make corresponding responses.
Moreover, the Magician Corps is not a pushover. If they really dare to attack, aren’t they afraid of being killed by large-scale magic?
That’s right, the nobles thought they were very safe, and many people in the team were chatting and laughing, not taking the border town seriously at all.
“…That night, those three bitches were screaming so lewdly.”
Victor was bragging about his recent sexual achievements to prove his manliness.
“Haha, Mr. Victor Colette is so energetic and charming. I admire him so much!”
The person who was flattering Victor was Baron Wood, who had previously been awarded a piece of land in the suburbs for his contribution in assisting Duke Eddie.
Therefore, he is now a noble of Dongsheng Fortress, and he also has the support of Victor, after all, the latter is the eldest son of the Collette family.