It seems that people with absolute talent in one field were weak in other fields. Like Siris, even though Eleusion’s voice increased her computing power and taught her a sense of magic almost through indoctrination, she was unable to use magic. She was so untalented that even the greatest wizard of all time and an ancient artifact that transcended common sense could not cover it.
Honestly, there is no reason to learn magic when elemental magic and auror skills are at that level. So, Iniya only understood the general theory of magic and the concept of battles against wizards.
Also, in this life, Reppenhardt did not forget his human companions. He passed on his magic knowledge to Carol, Cilan, and Russ whenever he had the chance. Silan, a priest, and Russ, a natural swordsman, had just mastered the concepts of the Great Magic Dictionary, as did Marceline and Iniya, but Carol was different.
“That piece was really nice. “Did you say it was the voice of Eleusion?”
Like Siris, Carol, whose computing power was enhanced by the voice of Eleusion, had already reached the level of an apprentice wizard who could even use 3rd circle magic.
I watch all of the Prime Minister’s duties, train my back in preparation for the night in my spare time, and occasionally swing a sword due to my habit as a knight. So, before going to bed, I just look at the magic book to cool my head(!), but it’s at that level. This is why it seemed like a smart guy could do anything.
“Although the magic power is low, the elemental magic of the elf spirit army can be used for a wide range of purposes, comparable to magic. “I have also given separate strategies to Lord Relhard and Miss Iniya, so things will work out somehow.”
While reassuring Reppenhardt, Carol put down the folder she was holding. And this time, a large map was spread out on the table.
Leffenhardt’s eyes lit up.
“oh? Has the mission to Antares finally been completed?”
“Yes, fortunately we were able to time it just right.”
What Carol took out was a military map that accurately depicted the entire western part of the continent.
Usually, travel maps are not very reliable because they vaguely depict approximate directions and distances, but it is indeed difficult to use such maps in war. For this reason, military maps are produced accurately at great costs in each country, and all maps are strictly managed as state secrets.
This map that Karl unfolded was so excellently produced that it was superior to other military maps. First of all, the distances and scale were almost perfectly accurate, and this map was crucially different from military maps of other countries.
Carol let out an exclamation as she took out a book next to the map.
“I had no idea trolls had this kind of talent.”
In the book, all weather changes and local topographical changes according to each terrain throughout Antares and Crovence were predicted and written down. To put it simply, it was a weather forecast book that predicted when rain would fall, fog would form, springs would dry, sweltering heat would arrive, and heavy snowfall would fall in a certain region.
They were all the work of troll shamans who revered the earth and worshiped nature.
Troll Gurus who are sensitive to the flow of nature can anticipate summer, understand fall, and prepare for winter when spring comes. Of course, the gurus’ abilities had limits and could only be predicted on a yearly basis, but even so, they were truly terrifying abilities.
Carol stuck her tongue out.
“… … “It really feels like foul play.”
Carol knows very well how big a variable weather changes can be when waging war. During a war, can you tell when it will rain or when the weather will get bad? To a strategist, this information is so valuable that it cannot be exchanged for gold.
Reppenhardt, on the other hand, just blinked.
‘After hearing it, it’s definitely true. ‘Why didn’t I think of that in my past life?’
Well, at the time, Reppenhardt could have changed the weather with his own hands if he wanted to, so there would have been no reason to care.
Carol began placing models representing each country’s units on the map.
“First of all, the power of the Vastalon Empire was divided into two.”
A model of a 30,000-strong force was placed on the western border of the Kingdom of Crovence and the border with the Principality of Chatan.
“The 30,000 Imperial Army, directly commanded by Crown Prince Gilius, is scheduled to march west. The eight Auror users, including Sword Saint Vanatel, are all positioned here. But the magic corps was divided into two.”
The 1st battalion of the 3rd battalion of the magic corps fell back.
“One battalion of magic troops under the command of Drezha, the master of the 9th Circle, and half of Sayre’s priests are supposed to volunteer for the Vasily Kingdom, not here.”
“Hmm, since the magic power of the Vasily Kingdom is weak, it would be a natural measure. But did you send all the Auror users towards Crovence?”
Leffenhardt was puzzled. Wasn’t the emperor’s target not Crovence but Antares?
“The Basil Kingdom is not easy either.”
Charles responded and this time placed the model on the southern border of the Principality of Antares and the northern part of Vasily’s Kingdom.
“Oman, an elite soldier of the Vasily Kingdom army, and Sir Egrad, an Auror user, are attacking from the south. “The 10,000 knights of Shinseonggun joined there.”
“Is it just one Auror user? Well, I guess there are no more Auror users in Vasili’s Kingdom right now.”
Iniya killed one of the three.
“Instead, the person who commands the Holy Army is Duke Iranad, the strongest Auror user in the Kingdom of Grime.”
“Duke Iranad of Grime?”
Although he didn’t know much about Reppenhardt except wizards, he knew Duke Iranad’s name. He is an aristocrat with the greatest wealth and power in the Kingdom of Grime, an Auror user ranked 7th in line to the throne, and one of the generals who fiercely attacked the Antares Empire as the commander-in-chief of the Kingdom of Grime in his previous life.
No matter what anyone says, the undisputed second-in-command of the Kingdom of Grime participated in a crusade that seemed to have no benefit at all.
Leppenhardt blinked in bewilderment.
“… … I understand that that person is not a believer of Sayre? “Why did you participate in the crusade?”
Carol also expressed agreement.
“I don’t understand this, so I’m investigating it separately, but I’m certain that he participated in the war. And the famous Golden Knight of Grime, Lord Eussus, is leading the Holy Army as the second-in-command.”
“Golden Knight, there are so many things connected here, so it would have been even weirder if I had left out.”
Reppenhardt sneered. Carol shook her head.
“It is not something to be taken lightly. Of course, I know that the Golden Knight and the Duke had a special relationship, but… … .”
Although Yusus has been through a lot of bad things, such as getting hit by Repenhardt and getting cut by Russ, he is clearly the strongest magic swordsman on the continent and has a power comparable to that of an Auror user.
“Due to their characteristics, magic swordsmen are more powerful in a battlefield where many are against many rather than in a confrontation with auror users. “Someone on the same level as an Auror user will use magic like an archmage.”
“Well, I’m not saying I’m ignoring you. “It’s just as expected.”
“And it seems that Sayre’s Holy Knights, Gocheon, are also applying to the Basil Kingdom. “It is said that the commander is Sir Christine, a paladin who has recently become famous.”
“… … I keep seeing a familiar face. “Did you try to rob me because Bossam didn’t work?”
“No, even if it is not Archbishop Silan’s matter, Sir Christine is definitely the strongest Holy Knight of the Sayre Church… … Although he may seem like a bastard to Repenhardt, Sir Christine is a powerful force. “To be honest, he’s much stronger than me in my prime.”
Since the only encounters so far have been Silan kidnapping, Silan bossing, and Silan stalking, there is a feeling that she is fading, but Christine is actually one of the strong people who are making a name for themselves throughout the continent. A knight among knights who had a small(?) reputation only within the Kingdom of Crovence, he is definitely a stronger person than Prince Carsas.
Reppenhardt sent a meaningful smile towards Carol, who expressed humility.
“My sense is that you, who claim to have let go of the sword, have become much stronger than before, Prime Minister Carol?”
Carol put out her hand and responded that it was absurd.
“Oh, yes, my stamina and strength are better than before, but it’s been a few years since I put up my sword. “I won’t be a match for you.”
“It seems like you still practice occasionally these days?”
“That’s because it’s a habit… … But you’re always no match for it and it just breaks down, right? “The only ones who can compete with him are Sir Arthreil and Captain Talcata.”
Suddenly, Carol smoothed her beard and smiled proudly.
“Well, these days, I’ve been able to block Miss Tila’s ax quite a bit.”
Leffenhardt laughed.
He didn’t seem to think that using a human body to block Tila’s ax, which split a huge flying rock in two in the air, was a great feat. Well, since the only people around him are monsters like Reppenhardt, Rus, and Geradni, that might be the case.
“Anyway, I’ll stop talking nonsense and just keep talking.”
Carol gave a straight face and placed her hand on the model again.
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“The strength of the Basil Kingdom, where the Holy Army and Sayre Holy Knights joined, is 65,000, and there are two known Auror users, as well as an Auror user-level magic swordsman and two Holy Knights. Although they would only be defeated in a battle between Auror users, it is safe to say that these two are just Auror user-level power in that they cannot be dealt with by ordinary knights. “They will exert similar power on the battlefield anyway.”
Karl placed a model of the Imperial Magic Corps in the northern part of Vasily’s Kingdom.
“The master of the 9th Circle, Dreza, was added here. Considering the power of the wizard, the power of the Basil Kingdom is not something that can be ignored.”
Leffenhardt looked the evangelism up and down. He muttered, frowning.
“But the western border of Crovence is the sword saint Vanatel, eight Auror users, the 2nd battalion of the magic corps, and Sayre’s elite priests. In comparison, Vasily’s Kingdom definitely feels weak.”
Excluding the presence of Archmage Drezha, the elite power of Vasily Kingdom is only two Auror users and two anti-Auror users. There is also a severe power imbalance.
“It is expected that a large number of Auror users who were free knights hired by the Sayre Church will participate in the war against the Kingdom of Vasily. Well, even so, it certainly looks like they are sending all their power to Crovence.”
Leffenhardt scratched his head. It was a structure he couldn’t quite understand.
“Wasn’t it me that the emperor hated? Why are you trying to destroy Crovence?”
Carol shook her head.
“At first glance, it may seem that way, but it is not necessarily so.”
“then?”
“Now that things are like this, the Principality of Antares will have to have a significant number of Auror users participate in the war against the Kingdom of Crovence.”
Currently, there are only three Auror users in the Kingdom of Crovence. Of course, as an ally, the Principality of Antares must help.
In particular, there were only two people who could deal with Sword Saint Vanatel, Emperor Gerard and Master Reppenhardt of the 9th Circle. Due to Leffenhardt’s nature of having to hide his status as a wizard, it would be correct to say that Gerard is actually the only one.
“Right. Now that things are like this, Master, Russ, Tashid, and most other Auror users will have to head to the western border of Crovence, right?”
“That’s right. The current Imperial Army’s emplacements are sharp, single-pointed spears. I have no intention of taking over the Crovençal territory. It just pushes on like a storm. Since it is comprised mainly of elites, there will be no shortage of supplies in the middle of enemy territory. However, if the capital of Crovence Kingdom is captured and Yubel’s head is cut off, the Principality of Antares will become isolated within the continent.”
Although Reppenhardt is weak in the concept of tactics and strategy, that does not mean he is not smart. I immediately understood Carol’s words.
“On the other hand, the Basil Kingdom side has a large number of knights centered on infantry, steadily occupying territory and advancing. “You mean to cut off Antares’ hands and feet.”
What the Emperor ultimately desires is not the destruction of Antares, Crovence, or Leffenhardt’s head.
This is a denial of the preferential policy pursued by the Principality of Antares. And that policy is a policy that will disappear when the country disappears, no matter how much Reppenhardt survives.
“We are planning to send our main forces to defend Crovence and target the Principality of Antares itself, where only a small force remains. “No matter how hard I try, I can’t protect the entire territory alone.”
Leffenhardt gritted his teeth without even realizing it. This strategy itself had been tried before, although on a quite different scale.
Isn’t this the strategy adopted by the Human Allied Forces, which suffered defeat in their previous life?
‘I never thought I’d fall for this trick again… … .’
The strength of this strategy is that you have no choice but to suffer even if you know it right away.
Even though he clearly knows that they are targeting the principality itself, Repenhardt has no choice but to send Auror users to the Kingdom of Crovence. If the Kingdom of Crovence collapses, not only will the policies of the Principality of Antares not be properly maintained, but the perception of other races that had been changing throughout the continent will also return to its original state.
Carol continued as she organized the model on the map.
“It’s a pretty well thought out strategy. Unless the goal is to acquire territory or destroy a nation, this method is the best. “If I were in the opposite situation, I would probably have planned a strategy like this.”
‘You didn’t just guess it, you actually did it like that.’
Feeling bitter, Reppenhardt looked at Carol. I once again remembered what King Karsas had done in my past life.
“This is why Sword Saint Vanatel participated in the Crovence attack. The goal is to separate Emperor Gerard from the Principality of Antares. Instead, Archmage Dreza was introduced as a card to clearly deal with Repenhardt.”
The Sword Master and the Emperor are transcendental powers beyond the standard, and no matter how great the Archmage Dreza is, his chances of winning against the Emperor Gerard are not certain. On the other hand, if he were to face Reppenhardt, he would definitely be judged to be able to handle it.
“Indeed, after hearing it, it seems quite reasonable.”
Reppenhardt’s complexion darkened for a moment, but his expression soon cleared up. I definitely got hit with this strategy in my past life. By Carol, who is sitting in front of me, none other than King Karsas.
But isn’t that King Karsas now on our side?
“There must be a way to deal with it, right, Chancellor Carol?”
Carol nodded as if it was obvious.
“If there was no way, we would have already been writing reconciliation documents. There is no tactician who claims victory when defeat is certain. “That’s something only instinctive warriors do.”
The military inferiority is certain. However, the different races of the Principality of Antares had numerous advantages that humans on the current continent did not have. Although some things were known due to the Crovence Civil War, there were many more that were unknown, and Karl had already obtained and figured out all of that information.
On the other hand, the empire’s movements follow common sense human military science. This means that there is nothing that Carol does not know.
Leffenhardt asked with expectant eyes.
“Then we can win?”
“Unfortunately, I can’t guarantee that. There is no war in the world where victory or defeat is certain. If victory or defeat is certain, usually the war itself does not occur or a massacre occurs.”
No matter how many advantages there are, strategic weakness overshadows them all. So, Carol was currently predicting that his chances of winning or losing were 50/50.
Carol shrugged her shoulders.
“Well, I don’t think we will lose. As long as there is a ‘non-king’ Reppenhardt. Ah, but does that really work? Honestly, I can’t believe it when I hear it… … .”
Reppenhardt, who understood ‘that’ that Karl said, answered confidently.
“Twice is too much, but once is certain.”
“Thank goodness.”
Carol smiled.
“Thanks to you, I might be able to avoid shedding a lot of blood.”
3
The Bashtalon Empire is invading!
It’s not just the Imperial Army, it’s the Imperial Army in which numerous Auror users, including the Sword Saint Vanatel, many powerful archmages who practice all kinds of strange tricks, and the crown prince of the Empire personally participated!
This news greatly disturbed the people of Crovence.
