Volume 2 Chapter 19 (1/2)
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Chapter 2 Episode 19
(Outbreak of War 2)
Day 166 after being summoned to another world: (Outbreak of War 2)
”What? So you want us to advance to Irachion!?”
Meltina's high pitch voice echoed throughout theroom
The eun since dawn
”Why so suddenly? Didn't you say that we should wait until the enein the decisive battle?”
Mikhail added his own question
And such question is understandable
In between the royal capital Pireaus and the Duke Gerhardt stronghold Irachion, there are two rough place known as Eleksha forest and Thaves river
The Eleksha forest is a vast woodland area, with a single road cutting through the the forest
There would be no problem for ordinary merchants or travelers to pass by However, for an army this would be far too narrow to commute
While it is not impossible for them to use this route, their formation would be narrowed, and not to mention that their speed would also decrease Furthermore, the thick wooded area around the up an ambush
After passing through Eleksha forest, the Thaves river will be visible
This river is originated frododom
Thanks to this river, Rozeria Kingdoricultural nation However, fro soldiers, this river can only be seen as a hindrance
The river itself has 500 it would be ie
Additionally, the depth of water is quite deep, which would make it impossible for soldiers to walk across it
Naturally, they would need a shi+p to cross the river
On both sides of the river, there are several ferries that provides transportation services
Although there'd be no problem for ordinary people to cross it, the story would be different when it coe army
First of all, despite calling it a shi+p, it was not so that can be used to transport 100 people at once
Even the largest shi+p there would be full with just 20 people
Not to e of supplies need to be transported as well
From spears and harness replacement
To provision and horses
As well as medicines for the injured
And the list goes on and on
Each and every one of those items are essential and must be carried over to the other side
It is painfully obvious that this will take far too much time to complete
The only way for the entire army to cross the river is to make round trips with a handful of soldiers at a time
And that could be problematic
Because soht become the cause of defeat
Incidentally, in the past Rozeria Kingdoh Irachion
However, the situation right now is completely different
At the tiround was on the border between the two nations
It was a situation where the safety of Irachion was guaranteed; thus there was no problem when they crossed over the river
However, right now the enemy is Duke Gerhardt
The east side of the Thaves river is completely under Duke Gerhardt’s control
It is not a situation where they can cross over the river without any trouble
That is why previously Ryou the enemy toward the royal capital Pireaus
Draw the enemy toward their own territory and then cut off their supply line
That hat Ryouma had planned
And that was also the reason why all of the people who are present in the ested a change of plan
The only people who did not change their expressions are the Marfisto sisters
”I see, as expected of Ryouy of our enemy huh ”
Though she was initially surprised hat Ryouested, she also understands what Ryou for
And that person is Elena
”What does that mean?”
”It means, it would be easier for us to attack their territory now, Your Highness ”
Ryouma answered Princess Lupis' question, but she remained doubtful
That is because he did not explain the reason why it would be easier for them to attack their enemies’ territory now
Ryouma then proceeded to explaine to everyone who attended thecarefully
”At first, I had suggested to lure the enemies to our territory because it was difficult for us to attack their territory ”
Because both parties orried about the possibility of getting attacked during the time they cross the river and forest, both Princess Lupis and Duke Gerhardt aiting for their opponent to cross to their own territory, however, there is no need to worry about those issues right now
At least for the next 2 - 3 days
As for the reason?
It is because General Hodram has joined Duke Gerhardt
”I've never considered General Hodra forces with Duke Gerhardt as a probleht of it as a mistake made by the enemy ”
In the first place, this as started because of their struggle for power
Both the Duke and the General are prideful and arrogant beings
And both of them are not the type ould compromise with their opponent
”Now I ask you people, who do you think a those till beco forces?”
Command structure is a vital part in war
No matter how much troops you have, victory cannot be achieved without a systematic and efficient command structure
This was evident in Earth’s history
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It ht be easier if we compare it to a business company
For example,when a section chief and the director's direction conflicted with each other, which one would you give priority?
The ansould be the director's orders since the director is superior in rank
Then how about when the president and the director order conflicted with each other?
You would give priority to the president, right?
Then ould happen if there are two presidents?
Both are your bosses
What would happen if the two of the order to you?
Everyone would end up confused
That is because you wouldn’t be able to decide which order you should follow
This applies to the current situation
Hypothetically speaking, if Duke Gerhardt were to hand the authority of co his soldiers to General Holdram who has more experience in the military, or if General Holdram were to follow Duke Gerhardt’s orders since he has more soldiers, then this could spell a disaster for Ryouma
But they are people with siance
Precisely because Ryouma understood that, he thinks now is the best time to attack
”I see, so that's how it is”
Listening to Ryouer has any doubtful expression
The surrounding people seem to be able to understand what Ryouma had said as well
”But this won't last forever, no?”
Earl Bergston casted his doubt
Indeed their opponents are arrogant and narrow-minded people
However, they are a this nation’s best people
They are not completely stupid
”That's why I said 2 - 3 days ”
Because they had just joined forces, there would be a s
The reement, that opportunity would disappear
”But Mikoshi+ba-dono no matter how fast we dispatch our soldiers, it would take us around seven days to reach the Thaves River alone Won't that be too late then?”
Earl Zerev pointed out a logical question