Vol 5 Chapter 7 (1/2)
Volume 5 Chapter 7: Stratagem to Defeat The 3-Star General
The next day, after Aiwa’s physical examination, the army advanced to the border between Ha.s.s Empire and the Wolf Kingdom.
Although there weren’t any signs that suggested a battle, the information from the intelligence staff clearly indicated that the Wolf Kingdom was planning to muster troops towards the borderlines.
At present, Aiwa had already become a Hundred Men Commander formally, leading 10 small squadrons.
Aiwa’s prestige within the army had clambered up due to the previous bout with Charlee. Although he was a mere Hundred Men Commander, his reputation was equivalent to that of a Colonel. The more his feats were spread out, the more exaggerated they became; they were depicting him as an omnipotent youngster.
While the other squadrons had already set up their camps for the night, Aiwa lead his squadrons to practice stratagems.
Naturally, the officers partic.i.p.ating didn’t know the profoundness of these arrays. Only Aiwa knew of its might.
[Just what are they doing?]
Federer asked with doubt while looking towards Aiwa’s soldiers moving around with their arms in hand.
[They say that Aiwa’s training his troops to use some kind of fantastic array technique!]
Federer’s aide-de-camp explained to him. Although he had been looking at them for a long time and still couldn’t figure out what they’re doing, he believed that it was sure to hold some kind of marvelous aspect.
[He can only deceive women. Wait and see how he makes a fool of himself on the battlefield.]
Federer shot a disdainful gaze and left.
Although he had seen Aiwa’s achievements at Favargo with his own eyes, he still wasn’t convinced that Aiwa’s array technique would be useful. Because Aiwa had rescued Federer by mounting a sneak attack, he reserved his judgement. He didn’t want to mention anything more in front of the soldiers due to his rescue being such a disgraceful experience.
Lovna was very interested in Aiwa’s training, watching him train the soldiers from a distance. Since she had studied at the East Empire, although she wasn’t proficient in this array technique, she knew that the Generals of the East Empire had benefited due to this fantastic array technique.
[Aiwa, are you only commanding these 80 men?]
Lovna took the chance to ask him when he commanded them to stop. According to the new battle structuring, each squadron had precisely 8 men. Since Aiwa lead 10 squadrons, he could only command these 80 men, comprising himself in it. A Hundred Men Commander only had this much of power.
[If you’re able to provide another 800 men for me, I’ll still be able to command them,] Aiwa said confidently. [How, you ask? Do you believe I don’t have the skill to do it? What effect could possibly happen with such few men?] He asked rhetorically.
Lovna thought for a bit after this. Using only 100 men to arrange an array was really funny. When she was studying at the East Empire, she had seen a General commanding this kind of array by using an army of 10 million men. Now, that was a genuine array technique!
Aiwa curled his mouth, this was no doubt a provocation towards this conceited women. She had a personality which refused to accept defeat let alone being met with contempt by a youngster.
Lovna turned around suddenly and walked towards Federer who was leaving.
[Colonel, I have a request.]
Lovna hurriedly chased after him because if this arrogant commander goes inside his lounge, it becomes almost impossible to ask him to come out.
[What is it?]
Federer stopped walking and slowly turned back.
[Can you provide me with
a thousand troops?]
Lovna blossomed a fascinating smile. A pretty woman’s smile is a means to fortune, as well as a pa.s.s.
[For what?]
[I want to become a frontline commander. I will be able to lessen the worries of the Colonel in this way.]
[You mustn’t forget that you’re a military doctor of the Empire!]
Federer couldn’t understand the thoughts of this military doctor captain.
[Colonel might have forgotten that I’m a High-Level Fighter! Does the Colonel think that my ability lacks with that of your pedantic Thousand Men Commanders?]
Lovna showed her arrogance once again.
The reason she was able to be arrogant in front of the widely known arrogant Federer was because not only was she a member of the royal family but also a High-Level Fighter who also had the experience of studying in the East Empire.
Lovna was the only High-Level Fighter within the army Federer commanded. Surely those possessing Dou Qi can promote themselves to a High-Level Fighter, but this was only a rank equivalent to the strength. Those Fighters who have reached this level can only be tested through a real battle to know their further advancement.
In order to promote themselves to a higher position, each High-Level Fighter has the power to request for an opportunity and this request cannot be refused once it is raised.
[1000 men?]
Federer was somewhat embarra.s.sed. Although he couldn’t refuse Lovna’s request, it wouldn’t be good to seize the troops from another commander.
[Is it difficult for you this Commander to do this?]
[Humph! If the Captain wishes, I can give over the entire army’s command over to you. Will you accept that?]
Federer’s confidence had experienced a setback after the several continuous defeats. He would be glad to accept the request of Lovna, this High-Level Fighter. Even if she did win, it also would be considered as Federer’s contribution and if she lost, he could blame all the responsibility on her.
[I don’t need many, 1000 soldiers are enough!]
Federer immediately wrote a writ and handed it over to Lovna.
[Many thanks for the Colonel’s trust.]
Lovna complacently accepted the writ and returned back.
When she went to find Aiwa, he was still teaching the strategies to the 80 men.
Lovna waved the writ Commander Federer had written to him. Anyone could command 1000 troops if they had this writ in their hand.
A woman’s gestures are always very attractive, and as Aiwa unconsciously walked towards her, Lovna hid her hands behind her back. This posture made her two jade peaks become more conspicuous.
[Captain is improbable to want to inspect my body again?]
Aiwa teased.
[You believe your body is worth seeing? A young child mustn’t try to act cool in front of adults. At the time I had s.e.x for the first time, you still hadn’t even started wearing diapers.]
Lovna made a lovely laugh as she gently smacked Aiwa’s head. Aiwa smiled naughtily in response.
[What’s the matter?]
Aiwa asked. He could guess that it was perhaps something good from the excited expression on Lovna’s face.
[Take a look yourself!]
Lovna handed the writ over to Aiwa while slightly swaying her slim and curvy body. Aiwa looked at it and asked doubtfully: [What is this for?]
[These are 1000 soldiers consisting of 500 cavalries and 500 infantry. I want you use them for your stratagems!]
[Will they obey my command? I’m a mere Hundred Men Commander!]
[You’re a Thousand Men Commander from this moment onwards. Preserve this writ carefully. Even if he’s your brother-in-law, he will still be insensible without this writ in your hand.]
Although Lovna wore a solemn expression, her charming face couldn’t help but display her fondness for Aiwa.
Aiwa suddenly stepped forward and held Lovna, lifting her over his head.
[Quickly put me down!]
Lovna smiled lovingly. She was already afraid of being seen by the soldiers also afraid that Aiwa would put out some improper action.
Aiwa put her down but again caught her off guard and delivered a kiss on top of her fragrant lips.
Some soldiers had already seen him when he was lifting Lovna. Which beautiful woman is able to hide from the sight of men? The moment Aiwa kissed her also didn’t escape their eyes!]
[Look! Our Senior Officer is kissing a beautiful Captain!]
A group of soldiers immediately cheered.
Lovna’s face was dyed red with shy.
[You this little demon! Only causing trouble!]
Lovna didn’t get angry but rather protested coquettishly.
Aiwa released her and personally went to find the Junior Captains for his 1000 men.
In a few minutes, a thousand troops had already gathered up.
Aiwa’s arrays were very queer. He didn’t explain them to these puzzled soldiers and only asked them to act according to the set movements.
Each individual squadron held a different role. Lovna noticed that the arrays Aiwa used were completely different from the arrays she saw at the East Empire.
Were they his own innovations? Or he wasn’t able to understand the stratagem techniques?
Lovna doubtfully walked towards Aiwa.
[Can these really be considered as stratagems?]
Lovna regretted handing 1000 men to him a little. It seemed to her that this youngster really didn’t have this ability.
[Do you think they can still be called as stratagems if you were able to easily understand them by taking a look?]
Aiwa said proudly as his discerning eyes swept past these huge ranks.
[Show off! I but staked everything at your hand, you mustn’t lose my face!]
Lovna snuggled her body towards Aiwa. He could smell that serene orchid flavored fragrance from her body. Moreover, he could also feel two jade peaks pressing against his arm, although it seemed to be accidental, but it could still stir up a person’s heart with unrest.
[Why?]
[I think highly of you!]
Lovna rubbed her jade peaks at Aiwa’s arm once again before leaving.
Their sight met each other when they were speaking. Lovna squeezed in a wink during that moment. That ambiguous action couldn’t help but make Aiwa’s heart warm up.
[What’s the condition?]
Aiwa questioned when she had walked a little far.
[If you’re able to defeat the enemy using your stratagems, you can have the final say!]
Lovna entered the Health Courtyard after speaking those words.
Aiwa had already taught the soldiers everything in the next two days. At the moment the soldiers are having a hard time, the commander can change the array according to the changes in the circ.u.mstances. Therefore, Aiwa explained the meanings of the flag signals to the leaders of the squadrons. The soldiers will be able to change their position and formation to form the array the commander actually expects to see.
The Wolf Kingdom had also a.s.sembled to the bilateral frontier in the meantime.
What surprised Aiwa was that the Wolf Kingdom had around 20,000 troops. He really didn’t know what Queen Sofia was thinking. The enemy obviously has around 20,000 troops, so why did she send only a few thousand troops to resist them and moreover make Federer as the Commander-in-Chief! Wasn’t this simply delivering the army into the tiger’s den?