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Hector's Star (3)
Immediately after finishing the magical communication.
Earl Donald immediately contacted the rear positions.
" No contact."
"Damn it."
At the report of the signalman, Count Donald's expression hardened.
Magic communication tried several times.
If there was no contact for more than an hour, it really should have been a problem, as Roman Dmitry said.
My hands trembled as my chest fell.
The fact that the warp gate was occupied was not an issue that could be simply skipped over.
'This completely isolated the Southern Front. Even if the Kingdom sends reinforcements through the Warp Gate, which is closest to the Southern Front, it would take at least a fortnight. The war was practically over. It is a complete defeat for the Southern Front, and from now on, it is a matter of survival that requires patience.'
It was a dilemma.
There was no way to do it.
If they abandoned the castle and ran away, there was a high probability that they would wither to death in the barren mountains.
The steep and rugged mountain terrain was not suitable as an escape route, and Roman's guerrilla operation was even more difficult.
Of course, the judgment remaining in the castle was not good either.
I can't say for sure how long I'll survive in a situation where I've been isolated back and forth, but I thought it was best to get the protection of the wall anyway.
And.
'I am highly likely to be reprimanded for my first negligent response. However, if you leave the castle and run away, the war will be over and you will be severely punished. for the future after the war. I will fight the death penalty in the castle. If we hold out until reinforcements arrive, we have a good chance.'
Actually.
That was his sincerity.
Count Donald did not immediately report to the kingdom even after confirming that the kingdom of Hector had crossed the border, but showed a complacent attitude.
That has resulted in what it is today.
If it had reacted even a little earlier, the Cairo Kingdom might have faced a different situation, but it made the situation worse from the first response.
It was a truth that could not be hidden.
As numerous soldiers witnessed the scene, Earl Donald knew that his error would be reported.
if so.
There was a need for a justification to be forgiven.
A commander who remained on the battlefield until the end and fought.
Isn't that a good reason?
While protecting his body appropriately, he thought it was an opportunity to make a comeback as a valiant commander.
'Roman Dmitry must have been talking about guerrilla operations, not knowing how steep the mountains of the Southern Front were. His judgment is garbage with no chance of winning. I've only recently been assigned to the Southern Front, and I've been serving as the commander of the First Line for several years, and my advice to you is to run away to the mountains. That's why the knowledge acquired only through the book of warfare is scary.'
fell into self-actualization.
Roman Dmitry.
Even though he was the youngest ranker, on the battlefield he was still only a little boy with inexperienced.
then.
So he believed he was right.
* * *
Hope didn't last long.
only 4 hours later.
The first line of defense confirmed that the soldiers of the kingdom of Hector appeared in front and behind.
What Roman said was true.
The warp gate was occupied, and the kingdom of Hector appeared to have boldly sent its troops through the 'warp'.
"Everyone ready to attack!"
"Ready to attack!"
chuckle.
The soldiers fed arrows.
As the blood dried out, he was ready to fight his enemies.
The repair of the fortress walls was completed perfectly, and in order not to repeat the same situation as the first time, sufficient water supplies were secured.
In addition, the waterborne weaponry has been repaired.
The soldiers who had finished loading their weapons, such as the ballista, had the belief that they would not be easily defeated this time.
Count Donald exclaimed.
"Listen, soldiers of the first line of defense! The kingdom of Hector has taken over the warp gate. With this, we are completely isolated on the Southern Front, and we cannot expect the support of the Kingdom of Cairo for at least a fortnight. But we are still alive. Just as they defeated the vicious Hector's demons in the first battle, if they trust each other and fight, they can survive until reinforcements arrive. Trust me, Earl Donald. We will survive to the end!"
"Woooooooooooooooooooooo!"
"Follow Count Donald!"
Cairo's soldiers cheered.
They didn't know the truth.
They believed Earl Donald's words to be true, and for those with limited information, Mercury was the only way out.
But.
They soon witnessed a grim reality.
beyond the border.
The soldiers of the kingdom of Hector who flocked again were incomparable to the number of the first attack.
" Such crazy."
"How many people are there?"
At least thousands of troops.
The preemptive strike was a moment to prove that it was a joke.
The crowd was like a swarm of ants, and for Cairo's only a few hundred soldiers, their legs began to tremble.
The problem wasn't just that.
When I checked the appearance of the siege weapons brought by the soldiers of the kingdom of Hector, I felt my heart sink.
Ugh.
"It's a flare."
siege catastrophe.
Flare appeared.
There is no way for Cairo to stop that.
They didn't have the new Mercury Weapons, which meant they had to just be attacked by the flares.
The courage of the speech quickly faded.
The soldiers thought.
that it's over
And just as they thought, the moment the flare blew out intense flames, the disaster of the first line of defense began.
Quang!
Quiet rumble.
"Great!"
Ouch!
A fire broke out.
The wall that had been painstakingly repaired collapsed at once, and the soldiers caught fire from the blazing wall screamed and fell down the wall.
A proper attack hasn't even started yet.
They only fired flares from afar, but the first line of defense had already lost its function.
sight in front of you.
Count Donald was stunned.
He seemed like a great hero when he spoke, but now he realized what mistake he had made.
[Admittedly, I can't stand Hector's attack any longer. Hector's kingdom did not intentionally capture the front line of defense. It's not that they're powerless, they just need some bait to grab attention while attacking the rear positions. Count Donald. Think realistically. Do you really think they did their best?]
Roman's words.
That was the truth.
Hector deliberately did not use his full force, and he had the power to capture the southern front at any time.
Regret is late.
Quiet rumble.
Completely collapsing walls.
And.
"Attack!"
charge!
Wow!
Enemies rushed back and forth.
Count Donald sank to the ground in a distant mind.
* * *
Regret is too late, no matter how early.
At the commander's stupid judgment.
A unilateral massacre took place.
The walls and gates lost their function from the start, and the soldiers of the Hector Kingdom rushed back and forth.
finally.
The commander's head was cut off!
The head of Count Donald, who had been running away in a hurry, flew away.
He had no way to escape.
Edwin Hector's forces completely cut off the rear passage, and Count Donald, shivering like a rat drenched in the rain, met a miserable death.
It was the moment the situation ended.
The troops of the 1st line of defense, which seemed like they were going to start a great war, showed up in less than an hour.
perfect victory.
Edwin Hector, who entered through the wide open door, was escorted by knights and received a report from Jackson.
"Thanks to suppressing the baseline with the flare, we were able to capture the castle without much damage. Now what? Other commanders also began to attack the southern front. It will not respond to flares as well as the first line of defense, so I think we will be able to completely take over the southern front in no time."
His voice was slightly raised.
An operation that everyone said was impossible.
Made it perfectly real.
At the thought that a historic moment was imminent, Jackson could not hide his joy.
Edwin Hector said.
"For now, we focus on securing the first line of defense. Time is on our side. In order not to cause any negligence, capture all surrendering soldiers and lock them in one place. Depending on the situation, they can be used as hostages or as a means of trade. It takes a lot of weapons to talk to Cairo."
Okay.
Edwin Hector was thorough.
Even with a huge victory.
He didn't appear to be distracted.
You can relax a little now, but strangely, Edwin Hector felt ominous.
'The plan is perfect. What the hell am I missing?'
he didn't know
small signals.
The remaining soldiers at the Southern Training Center did not return.
The fact that Baron McCleary had lost contact with him kept stimulating his sensitive senses.
That was then.
An article came rushing in.
He reported to Edwin Hector, with a pale face.
"It's a big deal!"
"What's going on?"
"Baron McCleary is dead. The reason there was no communication was because he died on the battlefield!"
at that word.
Edwin Hector's expression turned cold.
* * *
The target who had been informed of the truth was the remnant of the defeated (敗殘兵).
A soldier who managed to escape from the battlefield joined the main force, and he was soon called before Edwin Hector.
"Describe the situation at the time."
in cold words.
The soldier shook his head and said.
"Even in the beginning, the Hector Kingdom was an advantageous fight. The 5th line of defense was completely unprepared for war and broke through the gates as soon as they launched their attack without the use of flares. Baron McCleary ordered the soldiers to capture the castle. And then, the monster appeared."
" monster?
Yes. It was definitely a monster."
Moment.
At the memory of that time, the soldier trembled.
He only survived because he was far from the monster, and he clearly saw the monster slaughtering Hector's soldiers.
"The power of the monster was unbelievable even with the naked eye. Only one. I slaughtered many allies alone. Dozens of soldiers disappeared after a few blinks, and Hector's aura swordsmen died without being able to receive his blow. The Fifth Line of Defense didn't show any particularly great Mercury capabilities. Due to the existence of only one. When Baron McCleary's neck was blown away, we had to run away to survive."
monster.
It was an unexpected variable.
Suddenly, Edwin Hector came up with a name.
'The youngest ranker in Cairo. He said he was assigned to the Southern Front.'
Even when I hear the news.
Edwin Hector did not believe that a single individual could change the face of the battlefield.
Rumor has it that Roman Dmitry was a three-star swordsman, and he was not yet at the level to express his overwhelming presence.
That was the beginning of the variable.
One year of preparation.
It was thoroughly investigated as if dissecting the Southern Front.
The problem was that Roman Dmitry was a sudden appearance, and it was a variable that could not be known after a year of investigation.
'A variable has been created.'
Baron McCleary is dead.
If so, it meant that the troops they couldn't deal with were roaming the southern front.
"As the waiting troops checked the 5th Defense Line, there were no Cairo Kingdom soldiers there. It seems that he escaped to the mountains. Just give me orders. If you order them to come, I will form a pursuit team and command the monsters of Cairo right before my eyes."
Jackson received new information and reported it.
The taste was bitter.
There was a hole in the perfect plan, but Edwin Hector didn't want to overdo it.
no. The trend has already turned. The 5th Defense Line has few troops. They can't influence the masses to that extent or do anything with each other. We proceed as per the operation. Once we have all five defenses in our hands, we will make the Southern Front a fortress that Cairo cannot invade."
That's it.
It was the heart of the plan.
If you completely occupy the southern front, you can lead the conversation with the Cairo Kingdom from then on.
Edwin Hector's decision was quick.
A day passed like that.
The kingdom of Hector occupied the southern front.
And then.
Edwin Hector gave the order.
"From now on, it's time to negotiate with the Kingdom of Cairo. Connect magical communications to the Cairo royal family."
Hector's true purpose.
The desperate reality of the Southern Front was conveyed to the Cairo royal family.
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Hector's Star (3)
Immediately after finishing the magical communication.
Earl Donald immediately contacted the rear positions.
" No contact."
"Damn it."
At the report of the signalman, Count Donald's expression hardened.
Magic communication tried several times.
If there was no contact for more than an hour, it really should have been a problem, as Roman Dmitry said.
My hands trembled as my chest fell.
The fact that the warp gate was occupied was not an issue that could be simply skipped over.
'This completely isolated the Southern Front. Even if the Kingdom sends reinforcements through the Warp Gate, which is closest to the Southern Front, it would take at least a fortnight. The war was practically over. It is a complete defeat for the Southern Front, and from now on, it is a matter of survival that requires patience.'
It was a dilemma.
There was no way to do it.
If they abandoned the castle and ran away, there was a high probability that they would wither to death in the barren mountains.
The steep and rugged mountain terrain was not suitable as an escape route, and Roman's guerrilla operation was even more difficult.
Of course, the judgment remaining in the castle was not good either.
I can't say for sure how long I'll survive in a situation where I've been isolated back and forth, but I thought it was best to get the protection of the wall anyway.
And.
'I am highly likely to be reprimanded for my first negligent response. However, if you leave the castle and run away, the war will be over and you will be severely punished. for the future after the war. I will fight the death penalty in the castle. If we hold out until reinforcements arrive, we have a good chance.'
Actually.
That was his sincerity.
Count Donald did not immediately report to the kingdom even after confirming that the kingdom of Hector had crossed the border, but showed a complacent attitude.
That has resulted in what it is today.
If it had reacted even a little earlier, the Cairo Kingdom might have faced a different situation, but it made the situation worse from the first response.
It was a truth that could not be hidden.
As numerous soldiers witnessed the scene, Earl Donald knew that his error would be reported.
if so.
There was a need for a justification to be forgiven.
A commander who remained on the battlefield until the end and fought.
Isn't that a good reason?
While protecting his body appropriately, he thought it was an opportunity to make a comeback as a valiant commander.
'Roman Dmitry must have been talking about guerrilla operations, not knowing how steep the mountains of the Southern Front were. His judgment is garbage with no chance of winning. I've only recently been assigned to the Southern Front, and I've been serving as the commander of the First Line for several years, and my advice to you is to run away to the mountains. That's why the knowledge acquired only through the book of warfare is scary.'
fell into self-actualization.
Roman Dmitry.
Even though he was the youngest ranker, on the battlefield he was still only a little boy with inexperienced.
then.
So he believed he was right.
* * *
Hope didn't last long.
only 4 hours later.
The first line of defense confirmed that the soldiers of the kingdom of Hector appeared in front and behind.
What Roman said was true.
The warp gate was occupied, and the kingdom of Hector appeared to have boldly sent its troops through the 'warp'.
"Everyone ready to attack!"
"Ready to attack!"
chuckle.
The soldiers fed arrows.
As the blood dried out, he was ready to fight his enemies.
The repair of the fortress walls was completed perfectly, and in order not to repeat the same situation as the first time, sufficient water supplies were secured.
In addition, the waterborne weaponry has been repaired.
The soldiers who had finished loading their weapons, such as the ballista, had the belief that they would not be easily defeated this time.
Count Donald exclaimed.
"Listen, soldiers of the first line of defense! The kingdom of Hector has taken over the warp gate. With this, we are completely isolated on the Southern Front, and we cannot expect the support of the Kingdom of Cairo for at least a fortnight. But we are still alive. Just as they defeated the vicious Hector's demons in the first battle, if they trust each other and fight, they can survive until reinforcements arrive. Trust me, Earl Donald. We will survive to the end!"
"Woooooooooooooooooooooo!"
"Follow Count Donald!"
Cairo's soldiers cheered.
They didn't know the truth.
They believed Earl Donald's words to be true, and for those with limited information, Mercury was the only way out.
But.
They soon witnessed a grim reality.
beyond the border.
The soldiers of the kingdom of Hector who flocked again were incomparable to the number of the first attack.
" Such crazy."
"How many people are there?"
At least thousands of troops.
The preemptive strike was a moment to prove that it was a joke.
The crowd was like a swarm of ants, and for Cairo's only a few hundred soldiers, their legs began to tremble.
The problem wasn't just that.
When I checked the appearance of the siege weapons brought by the soldiers of the kingdom of Hector, I felt my heart sink.
Ugh.
"It's a flare."
siege catastrophe.
Flare appeared.
There is no way for Cairo to stop that.
They didn't have the new Mercury Weapons, which meant they had to just be attacked by the flares.
The courage of the speech quickly faded.
The soldiers thought.
that it's over
And just as they thought, the moment the flare blew out intense flames, the disaster of the first line of defense began.
Quang!
Quiet rumble.
"Great!"
Ouch!
A fire broke out.
The wall that had been painstakingly repaired collapsed at once, and the soldiers caught fire from the blazing wall screamed and fell down the wall.
A proper attack hasn't even started yet.
They only fired flares from afar, but the first line of defense had already lost its function.
sight in front of you.
Count Donald was stunned.
He seemed like a great hero when he spoke, but now he realized what mistake he had made.
[Admittedly, I can't stand Hector's attack any longer. Hector's kingdom did not intentionally capture the front line of defense. It's not that they're powerless, they just need some bait to grab attention while attacking the rear positions. Count Donald. Think realistically. Do you really think they did their best?]
Roman's words.
That was the truth.
Hector deliberately did not use his full force, and he had the power to capture the southern front at any time.
Regret is late.
Quiet rumble.
Completely collapsing walls.
And.
"Attack!"
charge!
Wow!
Enemies rushed back and forth.
Count Donald sank to the ground in a distant mind.
* * *
Regret is too late, no matter how early.
At the commander's stupid judgment.
A unilateral massacre took place.
The walls and gates lost their function from the start, and the soldiers of the Hector Kingdom rushed back and forth.
finally.
The commander's head was cut off!
The head of Count Donald, who had been running away in a hurry, flew away.
He had no way to escape.
Edwin Hector's forces completely cut off the rear passage, and Count Donald, shivering like a rat drenched in the rain, met a miserable death.
It was the moment the situation ended.
The troops of the 1st line of defense, which seemed like they were going to start a great war, showed up in less than an hour.
perfect victory.
Edwin Hector, who entered through the wide open door, was escorted by knights and received a report from Jackson.
"Thanks to suppressing the baseline with the flare, we were able to capture the castle without much damage. Now what? Other commanders also began to attack the southern front. It will not respond to flares as well as the first line of defense, so I think we will be able to completely take over the southern front in no time."
His voice was slightly raised.
An operation that everyone said was impossible.
Made it perfectly real.
At the thought that a historic moment was imminent, Jackson could not hide his joy.
Edwin Hector said.
"For now, we focus on securing the first line of defense. Time is on our side. In order not to cause any negligence, capture all surrendering soldiers and lock them in one place. Depending on the situation, they can be used as hostages or as a means of trade. It takes a lot of weapons to talk to Cairo."
Okay.
Edwin Hector was thorough.
Even with a huge victory.
He didn't appear to be distracted.
You can relax a little now, but strangely, Edwin Hector felt ominous.
'The plan is perfect. What the hell am I missing?'
he didn't know
small signals.
The remaining soldiers at the Southern Training Center did not return.
The fact that Baron McCleary had lost contact with him kept stimulating his sensitive senses.
That was then.
An article came rushing in.
He reported to Edwin Hector, with a pale face.
"It's a big deal!"
"What's going on?"
"Baron McCleary is dead. The reason there was no communication was because he died on the battlefield!"
at that word.
Edwin Hector's expression turned cold.
* * *
The target who had been informed of the truth was the remnant of the defeated (敗殘兵).
A soldier who managed to escape from the battlefield joined the main force, and he was soon called before Edwin Hector.
"Describe the situation at the time."
in cold words.
The soldier shook his head and said.
"Even in the beginning, the Hector Kingdom was an advantageous fight. The 5th line of defense was completely unprepared for war and broke through the gates as soon as they launched their attack without the use of flares. Baron McCleary ordered the soldiers to capture the castle. And then, the monster appeared."
" monster?
Yes. It was definitely a monster."
Moment.
At the memory of that time, the soldier trembled.
He only survived because he was far from the monster, and he clearly saw the monster slaughtering Hector's soldiers.
"The power of the monster was unbelievable even with the naked eye. Only one. I slaughtered many allies alone. Dozens of soldiers disappeared after a few blinks, and Hector's aura swordsmen died without being able to receive his blow. The Fifth Line of Defense didn't show any particularly great Mercury capabilities. Due to the existence of only one. When Baron McCleary's neck was blown away, we had to run away to survive."
monster.
It was an unexpected variable.
Suddenly, Edwin Hector came up with a name.
'The youngest ranker in Cairo. He said he was assigned to the Southern Front.'
Even when I hear the news.
Edwin Hector did not believe that a single individual could change the face of the battlefield.
Rumor has it that Roman Dmitry was a three-star swordsman, and he was not yet at the level to express his overwhelming presence.
That was the beginning of the variable.
One year of preparation.
It was thoroughly investigated as if dissecting the Southern Front.
The problem was that Roman Dmitry was a sudden appearance, and it was a variable that could not be known after a year of investigation.
'A variable has been created.'
Baron McCleary is dead.
If so, it meant that the troops they couldn't deal with were roaming the southern front.
"As the waiting troops checked the 5th Defense Line, there were no Cairo Kingdom soldiers there. It seems that he escaped to the mountains. Just give me orders. If you order them to come, I will form a pursuit team and command the monsters of Cairo right before my eyes."
Jackson received new information and reported it.
The taste was bitter.
There was a hole in the perfect plan, but Edwin Hector didn't want to overdo it.
no. The trend has already turned. The 5th Defense Line has few troops. They can't influence the masses to that extent or do anything with each other. We proceed as per the operation. Once we have all five defenses in our hands, we will make the Southern Front a fortress that Cairo cannot invade."
That's it.
It was the heart of the plan.
If you completely occupy the southern front, you can lead the conversation with the Cairo Kingdom from then on.
Edwin Hector's decision was quick.
A day passed like that.
The kingdom of Hector occupied the southern front.
And then.
Edwin Hector gave the order.
"From now on, it's time to negotiate with the Kingdom of Cairo. Connect magical communications to the Cairo royal family."
Hector's true purpose.
The desperate reality of the Southern Front was conveyed to the Cairo royal family.
Hector's Star 3 Immediately after finishing the magical communication. Earl Donald immediately contacted the rear positions. " No contact." "Damn it." At the report of the signalman, Count Donald's expression hardened. Magic communication tried several times. If there was no contact for more than an hour, it really should have been a problem, as Roman Dmitry said. My hands trembled as my chest fell. The fact that the warp gate was occupied was not an issue that could be simply skipped over. 'This completely isolated the Southern Front. Even if the Kingdom sends reinforcements through the Warp Gate, which is closest to the Southern Front, it would take at least a fortnight. The war was practically over. It is a complete defeat for the Southern Front, and from now on, it is a matter of survival that requires patience.' It was a dilemma. There was no way to do it. If they abandoned the castle and ran away, there was a high probability that they would wither to death in the barren mountains. The steep and rugged mountain terrain was not suitable as an escape route, and Roman's guerrilla operation was even more difficult. Of course, the judgment remaining in the castle was not good either. I can't say for sure how long I'll survive in a situation where I've been isolated back and forth, but I thought it was best to get the protection of the wall anyway. And. 'I am highly likely to be reprimanded for my first negligent response. However, if you leave the castle and run away, the war will be over and you will be severely punished. for the future after the war. I will fight the death penalty in the castle. If we hold out until reinforcements arrive, we have a good chance.' Actually. That was his sincerity. Count Donald did not immediately report to the kingdom even after confirming that the kingdom of Hector had crossed the border, but showed a complacent attitude. That has resulted in what it is today. If it had reacted even a little earlier, the Cairo Kingdom might have faced a different situation, but it made the situation worse from the first response. It was a truth that could not be hidden. As numerous soldiers witnessed the scene, Earl Donald knew that his error would be reported. if so. There was a need for a justification to be forgiven. A commander who remained on the battlefield until the end and fought. Isn't that a good reason? While protecting his body appropriately, he thought it was an opportunity to make a comeback as a valiant commander. 'Roman Dmitry must have been talking about guerrilla operations, not knowing how steep the mountains of the Southern Front were. His judgment is garbage with no chance of winning. I've only recently been assigned to the Southern Front, and I've been serving as the commander of the First Line for several years, and my advice to you is to run away to the mountains. That's why the knowledge acquired only through the book of warfare is scary.' fell into self-actualization. Roman Dmitry. Even though he was the youngest ranker, on the battlefield he was still only a little boy with inexperienced. then. So he believed he was right. * * * Hope didn't last long. only 4 hours later. The first line of defense confirmed that the soldiers of the kingdom of Hector appeared in front and behind. What Roman said was true. The warp gate was occupied, and the kingdom of Hector appeared to have boldly sent its troops through the 'warp'. "Everyone ready to attack!" "Ready to attack!" chuckle. The soldiers fed arrows. As the blood dried out, he was ready to fight his enemies. The repair of the fortress walls was completed perfectly, and in order not to repeat the same situation as the first time, sufficient water supplies were secured. In addition, the waterborne weaponry has been repaired. The soldiers who had finished loading their weapons, such as the ballista, had the belief that they would not be easily defeated this time. Count Donald exclaimed. "Listen, soldiers of the first line of defense! The kingdom of Hector has taken over the warp gate. With this, we are completely isolated on the Southern Front, and we cannot expect the support of the Kingdom of Cairo for at least a fortnight. But we are still alive. Just as they defeated the vicious Hector's demons in the first battle, if they trust each other and fight, they can survive until reinforcements arrive. Trust me, Earl Donald. We will survive to the end!" "Woooooooooooooooooooooo!" "Follow Count Donald!" Cairo's soldiers cheered. They didn't know the truth. They believed Earl Donald's words to be true, and for those with limited information, Mercury was the only way out. But. They soon witnessed a grim reality. beyond the border. The soldiers of the kingdom of Hector who flocked again were incomparable to the number of the first attack. " Such crazy." "How many people are there?" At least thousands of troops. The preemptive strike was a moment to prove that it was a joke. The crowd was like a swarm of ants, and for Cairo's only a few hundred soldiers, their legs began to tremble. The problem wasn't just that. When I checked the appearance of the siege weapons brought by the soldiers of the kingdom of Hector, I felt my heart sink. Ugh. "It's a flare." siege catastrophe. Flare appeared. There is no way for Cairo to stop that. They didn't have the new Mercury Weapons, which meant they had to just be attacked by the flares. The courage of the speech quickly faded. The soldiers thought. that it's over And just as they thought, the moment the flare blew out intense flames, the disaster of the first line of defense began. Quang! Quiet rumble. "Great!" Ouch! A fire broke out. The wall that had been painstakingly repaired collapsed at once, and the soldiers caught fire from the blazing wall screamed and fell down the wall. A proper attack hasn't even started yet. They only fired flares from afar, but the first line of defense had already lost its function. sight in front of you. Count Donald was stunned. He seemed like a great hero when he spoke, but now he realized what mistake he had made. Admittedly, I can't stand Hector's attack any longer. Hector's kingdom did not intentionally capture the front line of defense. It's not that they're powerless, they just need some bait to grab attention while attacking the rear positions. Count Donald. Think realistically. Do you really think they did their best? Roman's words. That was the truth. Hector deliberately did not use his full force, and he had the power to capture the southern front at any time. Regret is late. Quiet rumble. Completely collapsing walls. And. "Attack!" charge! Wow! Enemies rushed back and forth. Count Donald sank to the ground in a distant mind. * * * Regret is too late, no matter how early. At the commander's stupid judgment. A unilateral massacre took place. The walls and gates lost their function from the start, and the soldiers of the Hector Kingdom rushed back and forth. finally. The commander's head was cut off! The head of Count Donald, who had been running away in a hurry, flew away. He had no way to escape. Edwin Hector's forces completely cut off the rear passage, and Count Donald, shivering like a rat drenched in the rain, met a miserable death. It was the moment the situation ended. The troops of the 1st line of defense, which seemed like they were going to start a great war, showed up in less than an hour. perfect victory. Edwin Hector, who entered through the wide open door, was escorted by knights and received a report from Jackson. "Thanks to suppressing the baseline with the flare, we were able to capture the castle without much damage. Now what? Other commanders also began to attack the southern front. It will not respond to flares as well as the first line of defense, so I think we will be able to completely take over the southern front in no time." His voice was slightly raised. An operation that everyone said was impossible. Made it perfectly real. At the thought that a historic moment was imminent, Jackson could not hide his joy. Edwin Hector said. "For now, we focus on securing the first line of defense. Time is on our side. In order not to cause any negligence, capture all surrendering soldiers and lock them in one place. Depending on the situation, they can be used as hostages or as a means of trade. It takes a lot of weapons to talk to Cairo." Okay. Edwin Hector was thorough. Even with a huge victory. He didn't appear to be distracted. You can relax a little now, but strangely, Edwin Hector felt ominous. 'The plan is perfect. What the hell am I missing?' he didn't know small signals. The remaining soldiers at the Southern Training Center did not return. The fact that Baron McCleary had lost contact with him kept stimulating his sensitive senses. That was then. An article came rushing in. He reported to Edwin Hector, with a pale face. "It's a big deal!" "What's going on?" "Baron McCleary is dead. The reason there was no communication was because he died on the battlefield!" at that word. Edwin Hector's expression turned cold. * * * The target who had been informed of the truth was the remnant of the defeated . A soldier who managed to escape from the battlefield joined the main force, and he was soon called before Edwin Hector. "Describe the situation at the time." in cold words. The soldier shook his head and said. "Even in the beginning, the Hector Kingdom was an advantageous fight. The 5th line of defense was completely unprepared for war and broke through the gates as soon as they launched their attack without the use of flares. Baron McCleary ordered the soldiers to capture the castle. And then, the monster appeared." " monster? Yes. It was definitely a monster." Moment. At the memory of that time, the soldier trembled. He only survived because he was far from the monster, and he clearly saw the monster slaughtering Hector's soldiers. "The power of the monster was unbelievable even with the naked eye. Only one. I slaughtered many allies alone. Dozens of soldiers disappeared after a few blinks, and Hector's aura swordsmen died without being able to receive his blow. The Fifth Line of Defense didn't show any particularly great Mercury capabilities. Due to the existence of only one. When Baron McCleary's neck was blown away, we had to run away to survive." monster. It was an unexpected variable. Suddenly, Edwin Hector came up with a name. 'The youngest ranker in Cairo. He said he was assigned to the Southern Front.' Even when I hear the news. Edwin Hector did not believe that a single individual could change the face of the battlefield. Rumor has it that Roman Dmitry was a three-star swordsman, and he was not yet at the level to express his overwhelming presence. That was the beginning of the variable. One year of preparation. It was thoroughly investigated as if dissecting the Southern Front. The problem was that Roman Dmitry was a sudden appearance, and it was a variable that could not be known after a year of investigation. 'A variable has been created.' Baron McCleary is dead. If so, it meant that the troops they couldn't deal with were roaming the southern front. "As the waiting troops checked the 5th Defense Line, there were no Cairo Kingdom soldiers there. It seems that he escaped to the mountains. Just give me orders. If you order them to come, I will form a pursuit team and command the monsters of Cairo right before my eyes." Jackson received new information and reported it. The taste was bitter. There was a hole in the perfect plan, but Edwin Hector didn't want to overdo it. no. The trend has already turned. The 5th Defense Line has few troops. They can't influence the masses to that extent or do anything with each other. We proceed as per the operation. Once we have all five defenses in our hands, we will make the Southern Front a fortress that Cairo cannot invade." That's it. It was the heart of the plan. If you completely occupy the southern front, you can lead the conversation with the Cairo Kingdom from then on. Edwin Hector's decision was quick. A day passed like that. The kingdom of Hector occupied the southern front. And then. Edwin Hector gave the order. "From now on, it's time to negotiate with the Kingdom of Cairo. Connect magical communications to the Cairo royal family." Hector's true purpose. The desperate reality of the Southern Front was conveyed to the Cairo royal family.
