Interested in the One-Eyed Female General So I Joined the White Wolf Knight Order, but It Turned into a Harem?! - Chapter 58

Chapter 58

The two corps of the Ardesil Army marched five kilometres away from the town of York . Sounds of rock and metal clashing reverberated with each of their steps . Twenty thousand soldiers making columns of clanging iron .

It was a scene not unlike something told on story books .

The golden-colored armor and equipment shone glaringly under the sun . Isn’t that the method to win the war by making their enemy feel overwhelmed from seeing their appearance? By planting fear on the enemy soldiers’ heart in advance .

While proceeding with the march, the scouts had returned from their duty . Going to the front, the first corps commander Octanus shouted while raising his right hand .

[Haaalt!]

The soldiers followed the command coming from that loud voice immediately after the command was shouted . They’re well trained soldiers . Standing still for the next command without complaints . Their sharp, strong eyes screamed: give us your next command!

The second corps commander Herkutes crossed the soldiers on a war horse accompanied by two aides . They arranged themselves next to Octanus’ war chariot, waiting for the scouts to arrive .

After arriving, the scouts immediately reported what about they’ve seen .

[Excuse me for staying on the horse! Reporting! The enemy has made preparations in the town of York!]

The two generals who heard this looked at each other with eyebrows raised . The soldier then heard a rough voice .

[What kind of preparation?……please explain in detail . ]

[Sir! They’ve built a “fort” in the town of York!]

[What?!]

Octanus frowned while Herkutes rode forward, doubting their own ears .

[A fort is it? Impossible . ]

[That town is only a medium-sized one . No, less than that . There is no fort around that place as far as I remember . ]

[No, it was something that was built recently!]

[Only built recently?! Are you trying to fool this me?! Speak the truth!]

[P, please pardon me!]

Anxiety started to hit the scout’s heart . Unlike the raging Octanus, Hercutes had remained calm .

[Ragnov!]

He called in the name of one of his aide .

[Sir?]

A long, brown-haired young man brought his horse closer . His long hair extended over his shoulder . He was still young, seemingly undependable but calm . Herkutes planned on teaching him to become a good general after winning this war . He brought the young man along so that he can accumulate some experience by participating directly .

According to Herkutes, “You’ll learn nothing by staying behind the desk . You’ll learn a lot in actual battle . ”

[Well then, what do you think?]

His eyes were full of expectations .

[… . ha . Since the enemy is already at bay, it’s quite normal for them to have some preparation . ]

The rebel Randall, who was stationed at Ban Rondo had possibly fielded his troops . However, due to civil war, it’s nearly impossible for him to leave the border .

By staying here, the enemy can’t retreat to Ban Rondo easily . So Randall is probably planning to have a siege . Looking from that perspective, it’s normal for them to have such preparations . Although it may be a reasonably good strategy, it isn’t the case with the other party .

Under normal circumstances, they would’ve dug a moat around the defensive position, built up clay walls and laid fences across the perimeter . But they had built a fort instead . Building a fort in a mere few days isn’t an easy thing to do . It’ll take a month at least .

[… . but them having build a fort is… . a bit hard to believe . ]

（―――――I know right）

Hercutes, who was thinking the same way as Ragnov, pointed out his suspicion of the scout not telling the truth because they’ve made a wrong observation . The scout vehemently argued .

[I-it’s the truth! We would even dare to bet our life on it!]

[That’s right, Your Highness! Please believe in us! !]

If they dared to go this far, then only a fool will not believe them .

Hercutes sent a glance at Ragnov . He, in turn, suggested that the scouts’ report are to be believed .

[Herkutes-sama . What should we do? Should we send another scouting party?]

They needed to confirm the situation . Usually, it’s not necessary to go out seeking information more than once . Especially if it’s on a place whose topography and demography they’ve already known about . Having to do this is actually surprising .

However, Herkutes seemed to be taking Ragnov’s point into consideration .

[…Umu . ]

To tell the truth, he thought that there is no need to send another scouting party . They overwhelmingly outnumbered the enemy . What can the enemy do with just a few troops? Nothing .

[The cavalry will go on the offensive! Annihilate the enemies immediately! We’ll breakthrough such a fortress easily!]

However, Octanus still had some reservations . If they were to do even the slightest of mistakes here, the Ardesil army will become the laughingstock of the other countries . He wanted to win with overwhelming strength without taking major casualties . It’s because the rumour of rebellion will make the other countries think that this is the best opportunity to attack their country . The most important thing for him is to prevent that from happening .

When Hercutes put together the idea, he gave Octanus a glance .

[… . just in case, I will send another scout . ] (Octanus)

[Hah . Do as you like! Just don’t take it from my corps . ]

[Chih . Fine . Yosh, the scout will be picked from our corps . Please choose someone reliable . Understood?]

[Understood . ]

Five were chosen as the scouts . They’ll have to be fast so as not to impede the army’s advance . Since the size of the army was so huge, there will be no secrecy in their movement . There will be no problem even if the scouts got noticed because there is nothing else the enemy could do at this point .

There are strategies and tactics but troop number is the ultimate decisive factor . The two corps were consisted of the elites of Ardesil . They couldn’t lose . Even if the missing princess Ortashia helped the rebellion, the overwhelming advantage won’t change . They believed in their own power .

As victory had been decided, it became somewhat dull .

While Herkutes was preparing, one of the aides said with an uneasy face .

[About that… . If princess Ortashia is siding with them, what will we do?]

[… . according to rumors, she has lost her powers . So I have nothing to fear from her . ]

[But…]

After making sure that none of the soldier who were marching neatly ahead of them could hear them, the aide whispered to Herkutes’ ear .

[There is someone in our army who supports Her Highness Ortashia . ]

[Which human would willingly side with the loser at the moment?]

[Eh, well, I guess so . Anyways, it’ll be better if you keep that in mind . ]

Herkutes pondered over the aide’s words a little . In the end, he could only think that such a thing is impossible .