Otome Game Mob Villain

Chapter 465

'Yeah ...... yeah, okay. Thanks, Salvia."

(That's outrageous. Well, I will let you know if there is anything else to report. That's all, end of communication.)

I let out a small breath as the communication magic with Salvia at the Information Bureau came to an end.

I am now in a cart being towed by a charcoal truck.

Although it is a cart, there is a fixed desk in the middle of the cart so that it will not topple over due to vibration.

In addition to myself, my father, Curtis, Amon, Capella, and Diana were all present.

The reason, of course, was to conduct a military review before heading to the narrow fortress.

Saria at Fortress Narrows reported the war situation to the Information Department. Currently, the garrison led by Cross is fighting a good battle. The invasion of the army led by the Grandeks is being held off in front of Fort Tsima.

When I said this, everyone seemed relieved.

But I quickly continued, "But .......

Cross has determined that the Grandeks still have a lot of strength left in their forces and that the fort will eventually fall ...... if things continue as they are. In addition, he said, the Grandeks' army seems to be waiting for something.

"I see. Rid. What do you think of that report?"

"It's obvious. Perhaps the main body of the House of Bardia ......, or more precisely me and my father, are preparing to come out to the front."

"Hm. Why do you think so?"

I am sure that my father is aware of this, but he dares to ask.

"The reason is time."

I explained the current situation of the Bardia and Grandek families, pointing to the map on my desk.

In no small part, the emperor and the conservative nobles in the empire probably did not seriously believe that the House of Grandek would invade.

The imperial aristocrats were trying to reduce the momentum and power of the House of Bardia.

The conservatives and innovators agreed that the issue should be resolved between the two families.

The emperor, for his part, was forced to agree with the aristocrats' argument. Of course, there are probably some nobles who led public opinion behind the scenes. ......

In any case, the Imperial Army is not stationed in Bardia territory due to the conclusion that the two houses should settle the issue.

Originally, in a situation where war would break out, a large imperial army would naturally be deployed in the disputed area.

But that is not the case this time.

From a political standpoint, the Grandeks outflanked the leaders of both countries, the Empire and Zuvera, and launched a surprise war ......, or territorial war, against the Bardia family.

The basic method of communication in this world is "letters" delivered by man and horse, although it is often forgotten because of the magic of communication.

The Grandeks declared war on the Bardia family.

At the same time, the barbaric act of attacking the Bardia family's mansion and invading their army at the narrow fortress, the father sent a letter to the emperor before going into battle.

However, the letter would not reach the imperial capital until a few days later at the earliest.

In addition, it is several days by horse from the imperial border area of Bardia territory to the narrow fortress.

The distance from the Bardia family's mansion to the narrow fortress is about two days by horseback.

If an imperial army were to be dispatched from the imperial capital to the narrow fortress, a considerable number of days would be required, including preparation time.

If nothing was done during that time, the Bardia territory would be destroyed by the Grandeks.

Conversely, the Grandeks would also have to settle the war before the imperial army arrived in Bardia.

So, how can it be settled?

It is surprisingly simple.

If it were chess, it would be "King.

If it were Shogi, it would be "Osho".

In other words, I have to capture my father, who is the head of Bardia, and me, who is his eldest son.

Or, in other words, to defeat them.

That is why the Grandeks are trying to lure my father and me to the front by attacking the narrow fortress with a large army and not immediately defeating it.

And even though we understood that they were inviting us, we, the Bardia family, had to go forward.

That is the role of a nobleman, a count on the frontier, who is entrusted with a territory.

If we run away with our tails between our legs, we may save our lives, but we will lose our fiefdom, our trust, our position, and everything else, and in a sense, it will be more painful than death.

No, they would be accused of fleeing before the enemy and could even be executed.

The Grandeks don't think the Bardia family will run away, but they may try to provoke them, see how they react, and then crush them with a large army.

'...... is what I think."

Hmmm. That's almost certainly the case. But I have one more thing to add.

Father pointed to the area between the narrow fortress and the mansion on the map.

"There is no doubt that the Grandeks are provoking us by attacking the narrow fortress in an attempt to lure us out. However, their real objective is probably this plain beyond the narrow fortress. They are probably thinking of a decisive battle there. If it is on level ground, we have no choice but to clash with them head-on. If that is the case, we will be at an overwhelming disadvantage because we are few in number.'

While everyone gasped for breath, only Father smiled wryly.

"But, If the decisive battle takes place at the narrow fortress, we will have a chance to win. Rid, tell me what you have in mind."

" I'll tell you what I've come up with. ......"

I nodded, pointing to the map as I explained my strategy to everyone present.

When I finished, everyone was stunned.

"But that's not enough. . I need your help."

"I understand. I will do anything I can to help."

Thank you. Then ......."

He nodded strongly and I asked him something.

"What ......⁉ Mister Rid, are you serious about that?"

"Yes, long as we are outnumbered, we have to do whatever we can. Don't worry, I've got everything ready."

In the back of the truck on the way to the fortress, we continued to review the military situation.

Everyone pointed out shortcomings and problems based on the measures I had devised.

Normally, I would get drunk easily from the vibration of the car, but this was the only time I did not, and my mind remained clear.

A few moments later, the narrow fortress that had become the battlefield came into view, albeit in a small way.

A light shines on the fort and then disappears again and again, probably due to magic.

If I look closely, I can see black and white smoke rising from here and there in the fortress, even from a distance.

The sight made me shiver involuntarily, and at that moment, a hand was placed on my shoulder.

Rid. The battlefield is a much more tragic place than you can imagine. Be careful.

'I looked at him and said, "...... Yes, Father. ."

I nodded silently at his strict but kind words.