13 Episode 12 Peronia War Part 3 (1/2)

There is a law called the triple attack law.

To put it simply, it means that the attacker needs three times as many attacks to defeat the defender.

However, the attacker has a greater range of choices than the defender, because the attacker can attack wherever and whenever he wants.

Also, in Shogi (Japanese chess), the attacker can take the initiative rather than the defender, and it is easier for beginners to play.

Now, Hercule thought.

Let's attack strategically and defend tactically.

”You've been saying initiative, initiative, initiative for a while now. ...... Are you sure you want to go on the defensive?

What are you talking about? Waiting is a great way to take control, Carolina.

The Lemurian army, led by Hercule, was positioned on a hilltop a short distance from the city.

The river runs along the side of the hill, so you only need to worry about the front and back. ...... This is the best place to defend.

Yes, for defense.

But you can't take the initiative because you're on the receiving end, and if you're at a disadvantage, ......

On the receiving end. Listen, Karolina. I'm not defending, I'm not being attacked. I make them attack me.

Darrios is very much hated on this peninsula.

They're tired of being ruled by ruthless mercenaries.

That's why Darios needs to get rid of Hercule as soon as possible.

Besides, any sign of weakness might cause the mercenaries to flee.

Mercenaries don't have time for battles they can't win, and their lives are not light.

War is a business.

That is why Darios must defeat Hercule.

He must attack.

No matter how disadvantageous the battlefield.

In other words, Hercule is currently in control of the war.

There's no need to exhaust the troops with more running.

”Listen, Carolina. There's nowhere to attack on this hill but the front and the back. ...... And I've had the soldiers dig and stake shelters in the front and back. That should be enough to overcome the disadvantage in numbers.

Hercule had so far outmaneuvered Darios and kept the initiative.

However, it is doubtful that he will be able to hold the initiative forever.

This is because Hercule believes that Darios is a very powerful man.

If he were to meet him head on in the plains with an inferior force, he would surely lose.

Hercule was convinced of this.

That's why he dragged the enemy into the advantageous battlefield.

To offset the disadvantage in numbers, to destroy the enemy's advantages, and to maximize the advantages of his allies.

Your Majesty!　Tens of thousands of enemy troops from the southwest!　Enemy general Darios' banner is also confirmed!

Hearing the report from the scouts, Hercule smiled fearlessly.

He smiled at Karolina and pressed his lips to her cheek.

”Ah!

”I offer you victory. Stay tuned.

'...... Is this really the son of Hadrian III?　Who said anything about a young, inexperienced emperor ascending the throne?

That was me, wasn't it?

Darius looked at the enemy's position from the high ground.

The enemy had built a strong position on the hill.

From a distance, you can clearly see the fences and stakes that have been erected to protect the horses.

Although not visible, it is safe to assume that a shelter has also been dug.

He knows the basics of warfare: ”Block the enemy's advantages and make the most of your own. You know the basics of warfare.

The advantage that Darius' army had over Hercule's army was in numbers.

That's why the Herculean army is positioned on that hill.

Since the hill is flanked by a river, attacking from the flank is impossible.

He can only attack from the front or the rear.

In other words, the terrain is not conducive to encircling the enemy with the advantage of numbers.

In addition, the Lemurian army led by Emperor Hercule possesses longbow soldiers.

The longbow is more difficult to train and less powerful than the crossbow of the Darius army. ......

The longbow is more difficult to train and less powerful than the crossbow of the Darius army, but it has a longer range and better rapid fire ability than the crossbow.

Crossbows, which are difficult to fire, are no match for longbows, which can shoot from the top of a hill.

On the other hand, the longbow can shoot at you as much as it wants.

All the advantages of the Darius army have been destroyed, and the advantages of the Lemurian army have been fully exploited.

Let's be clear.

Darios has no chance.

The Emperor Hercule has already won 90% of the battle.

But if they surrender now, all that awaits Darios is death.

And there's still a 10% chance of victory.

Then ......

”I haven't had enough fun in my life to back down now. I'll give you a chance, Emperor Hercule.

Darios smiles fearlessly.