The Strategist Knows Everything

At the bridge of Narvis, there were about ten humans.

They're all magicians, according to the princess.

Anything, it seems Narvis can't move unless he's a magician.

"I use water flow manipulation of water mages. The magic furnace is in the prototype stage, and we still don't need the number of people, but we'll be able to operate it in a smaller number of places."

"What is that magic furnace?

Hearing my question, the princess exhales.

Again, I thought you were stupid.

"Magic furnaces are machines that can gather and amplify the magic of the atmosphere. Thanks to this magic furnace, the Empire's ships will not allow others to follow us."

"……… make it a little easier for me"

"Didn't you intend to be brief enough? The problem is that your Lord has too little comprehension."

"Yukito's brother said that someone who can explain it to everyone is a smart guy?

The princess moves her eyebrows pickly.

I think I'm worried sick.

"Doesn't it sound like you want your concubine inferior to Yukito Clay?

"No, I'm just going to teach you more clearly."

"Roy, speaking plainly, the magic furnace is the magician's mechanical version. We can gather magic and create phenomena similar to magic."

"That's Erica's sister! You're smart!

"The lords……. The boulders are not Yukito Clay's men... bad personality is shifting."

With the princess pulling her cheeks together, that sort of thing.

Next to the princess, Nicola's sister is bowing her head firmly.

I only asked for a plain explanation, but why do they call me a bad character?

"So what? That awesome ship has nothing to do with the operation?

"Big Ali. This ship is free to run the sea. Then it's easy to get your lord to port… but it's only a matter of time before you enter the port"

"Why?

"The speed of the ship is too different from that of other ships. This is the only ship that can get into the harbor. On other ships, they sink."

"Then it doesn't make any sense... we're too tough on anything."

There are ten Knox people on this ship. With that number of people, it's hard to break through the harbor.

Damn, you said something great, but it didn't help after all, did it?

"What, are you thinking of being rude?

"Nothing. I just slapped him in the mouth. You have an idea, don't you?

"Naturally. I have a plan. I called you here to think about the operation after you entered the harbor. Well, then, when you enter the harbor, the ship shakes, so be prepared."

I feel like I just said something horrible.

If you look at Nicola's sister, she's shaking.

"Wow, I think I'm drunk enough for the current shake………"

"Be prepared. You can't fight when you're on land. It's too funny."

"I'm ready to do something about it..."

"If you're prepared, you can do something about it. Now, after we land in the harbor, I don't think it's a good idea to break through and exert control?

"You can't stay on the spot, and that would be the best part."

The princess spreads the map over a round table. It's a map of Count Eulen's territory.

Erica's sister nods at the princess's words.

When we talk about this kind of operation, we just keep quiet.

Even so, I just turned to the listener, and there's not much I can do.

I'm never asked for my opinion, and even if I think about it myself, I can't think of any more maneuvers than the princesses.

But Yukito's brother told me not to give up thinking.

So I won't stop thinking about it myself.

If you trust the princess, that means the majority of Knox can land in the harbor. From there, what will it take to break through the harbor?

For now, the port is the southernmost point of Velis. It takes quite a while to get from there to the King's Capital. But we can't take the time.

What would it take to move fast?

Horses.

There are no horses on the ship. So we need to procure a horse somewhere.

But there is also a considerable distance to the line of defense of the Velis army. Even if you break through on foot, there's a chance you'll be caught up by a pursuit unit.

When that happens, is it best to take the horse after all?

"The Empire should have supplies in port for the invasion of Velis. Take them away and burn down whatever you can't take."

"If we do well, it'll be a huge restraint on the Empire. But among the supplies in the harbor, without horses, it's out of the question, right?

"That won't be possible. Velis' horse riding squad is the best in the continent. Infantry alone will kick your ass. If you're thinking about transporting supplies, I'm pretty sure they're transporting horses."

"Right. But the number of Knox soldiers is over 4,000. Is it convenient to count them?

In the battle in the Empire, Knox has reduced his number of soldiers and replenished them.

Some of them are imperial people, and many have chosen to leave Knox heading to Velis.

Still more than four thousand, so the number of horses is certainly a problem.

Think about it, I realize there is.

Although it is fundamental.

"Hey, Nicola's sister. How long has Velis been invaded by the Empire now?

"Um, it's information from a few days ago, so it's not accurate. Now I hear about half of Count Eulen's territory is controlled by the Empire."

"So, simply, half of Count Eulen's territory has to be moved? Hmm, if you're just going to move, you don't need a horse..."

"I knew it was a problem to have a chaser."

Count Eulen is the only land in the southernmost part of Velis that has a harbour.

From the empire, it would be a place where we would have to suppress it.

We've been there. We're an unexpected enemy from the Empire.

Besides, you know we've been rampaged around in the Empire, so I guess, I'm gonna crush it with all my might.

It's impossible that they won't come after us. But if they chase us, we're in trouble.

Shit. I feel stuffed.

When this happens, if you have Yukito's brother.

No, that's how he relied on all Yukito's brothers, so we lost.

Nicola's sister was there. If we had managed to run our own troops, Yukito's brother would have been able to afford more.

That way, he might have noticed the enemy's plan. There's no doubt that our responsibility for defeat had our sweetness.

Because it's not for me, I'm not good at it, so Yukito's brother said it's not a bad thing to leave it to others. But he also said he couldn't throw the whole thing.

It was said. Yet I threw everything round Yukito's brother. I thought it was my job to wave a sword on the battlefield.

I had no idea. the meaning of the coat of troop leaders you are wearing.

Expectations of Yukito's brother who deposited this with me.

It may be too late, but I want to live up to that expectation.

So flash something. My head.

"How troubled I am that you can't come up with a good idea."

"What!? Try it again! Micana!!"

Only my voice understood.

Looking back, we found Micah there.

Getting your armor back to the usual firm.

Apparently, he's back.

The poor mouth has also been revived, although it is not welcome.

"I can't think of you," he said.

"Then I ask, do you come up with it?

"Yes, I have a plan that can solve everything."

"That bothers me. Let's see."

The princess ate it.

My opponent might get through with a hat or a plan with a hole, but that shouldn't work for the princess.

Micah, Micah. Shame on you.

"It's easy. Night raids will solve everything. Even if there are not enough horses, the enemy will not be able to afford to send out a pursuit unit if they are confused by night raids. And it's hard to find at night."

"I see. The question is, can the concubines and the Imperial Navy carry out a night raid? Well, I can't guarantee a ride, but there's no problem."

"Then it's settled."

"It's our best night raid."

It's settled.

Why not? Why don't you go into what I'm saying about Micah when everyone's going through a lot of things?

No, you can't rely on me around you.

I'll look for the hole and I'll go in.

Yukito's brother said two things about the night raid.

Indeed, Night Assault said that it would be difficult to work with allies, so it would take a solid explanation before the operation.

While we wait for the ship behind us, it doesn't matter where we are. The decision date for the night raid should be after the ship has assembled, and if the story of the princess earlier is true, we will also request backup from the fleet that is out of the Empire.

So, preparation that needs time is not an issue. More importantly, like Nicola's sister said, we at Knox are good at night raids. The crew have a lot of experience with night raids, and they can do what they have to do, even if they don't have to.

Besides, because Yukito's brother was making up his mind, he could move on to night assault just because he would do night assault. From the top of the ship, but it's none of our business where we attack.

On the other hand, his vision was unstable and his behavior was restricted.

Complex maneuvers were impossible, and when I tried, my chain of command was disturbed and I said I would destroy myself.

This time it's not just about attacking the harbor. After that, during the night, I have to travel. Unless this is resolved, Micana's measures will not be put in place.

"Hey, Mikana. During the night, you're moving, right? How do we get around?

"I'll lead the way."

Indeed, Micana has an unusually good night's eye. But on the unfamiliar road, where I see it, it doesn't make sense.

"How do you guide me? Even though I grew up in Count Eulen's territory, you, you don't know everything, do you?

"I know. I belonged to a horseback squad patrolling the territory before I came under Master Yukito, so there are few places in Count Eulen's territory that I do not know."

Damn.

Is this an operation that takes into account that?

Damn, I don't see a hole.

I had eyes with Mikana when I almost accidentally pounded my tongue. And.

They laughed.

"I have always been beside Master Yukito. We can't have an operation with holes like you."

"What is it!?

"Roy. Unfortunately, it's true."

"Erica's sister!? Don't say that!? I've been thinking about it!

"Even if you're thinking about it, you can't evaluate it if it doesn't come with results. Right? Mr. Nicolas?"

"Er... the effort will be rewarded one day!

When Nicola's sister tells me that, on the contrary, it's hard.

What is it? Everybody do.

Damn it. Watch it now. Yukito's brother. I'll surprise everyone with a face-losing operation.

So, Micana. Now I'm just gonna leave you with a small payback.

"Well, Micana is a brain-worker. I was just pulling it off. Think of a good operation at best. I'll let him work for me."

Beating the sheath of my sword, I turn my full smile to Micana.

Micah's cheeks were tight.

"…… you won't listen away………. That I'm useless on the battlefield………?

"Including while the ship is ready, you, you haven't moved in about ten days, have you? You can run around the battlefield?

"It's a licked one. If that's it, shall we fight again?

"Well said! It's better to defeat more enemies! Remember, you win by an overwhelming difference!

"Haa... I wonder if I should be happy to be back as usual..."

Hearing the exchange between me and Micah, Nicola's sister shrugged around her stomach.

You should be happy.

If you're sinking, you can't win.

I don't have Yukito's brother. If the Troop Leaders aren't always the way they are, they also drop winnable fights.

First, break through the harbor and meet Master Kaguya in the King's Capital.

Take it and head to Albion.

I can't afford to lose this fight for that.

I snapped in my mind and held my sword strong.