14 Episode 13 Peronia War Part 4 (1/2)

”Longbow troops, fire!

The longbow troops led by Hercule fired arrows at the approaching spearhead of the Darios army.

It is said that the longbows can shoot five or six arrows per man per minute. ......

Since ancient times, the Elves, who are skilled with bows, can easily shoot ten arrows per minute.

And there are 5,000 archers.

That means 50,000 arrows a minute.

Of course, not all of the arrows would hit the target, and even if they did, they would rarely be fatal.

The longbow has excellent range and rapid fire, but its penetrating power is far inferior to that of the crossbow.

The longbow's arrows can pierce the mercenary's armor and shield, but they cannot inflict fatal damage to the mercenary.

But ......

If even 1% of the arrows hit a part of the body that is not covered by armor, such as the face, ......

500 soldiers per minute will die.

Five hundred a minute.

One thousand in two minutes.

One thousand five hundred in three minutes.

Add to that the loss of combat power due to injuries to limbs and other parts of the body, and the loss of will to fight due to the rain of arrows: ......

I'm sure you've heard of it.

It seemed as if .......

It's not as bad as you think.

It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're doing.

It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

I'm not sure. Behind you.

He remembers that Darios's elite are behind him.

If the mercenaries were to escape, the crossbows of Darius's men would be able to shoot through them.

Crossbows are very powerful.

If you are shot through, you will surely die.

It is better to move forward than to be shot dead by your own men.

It was a trick by Darios to take advantage of the mercenary's psychology.

Yes, it's just a trick.

Even if the mercenaries succeed in climbing to the top of the hill, ......

Even if the mercenaries succeed in climbing to the top of the hill, their advance will be blocked by fences, stakes, and shelters.

And beyond the fences, stakes and shelters, the long spear troops are waiting for them.

One by one, the mercenaries lose their lives to arrows and spears, and their ranks are broken.

It's about time.

Hercule summoned Galfis.

Is it your turn?

Yes, charge from there with heavy cavalry.

Hercule pointed to an area of fences, stakes and shelters where the enemy soldiers were stranded.

Of course, cavalry can't jump over obstacles and charge.

But ......

”All right, Your Majesty. Is that what you mean?

That's what I'm talking about. ...... How far do you want to be?

(*Weights and measures in this world are not standardized, and vary from country to country, and even from ethnicity to ethnicity, but it's too much trouble to think about ....... I'm going to unify them. I think it's too much trouble for you readers. Read with your mind's eye.

”Are you sure?

”Who do you think I am?

Hercule smiles wryly and taps his chief advisor on the shoulder.

”I'm counting on you. Galfis Galleanos. Show them the power of the Cribanarius.

”Yes, sir.

Galfis left Hercule and headed for the heavy cavalry he was commanding.

Then he gave a loud command.

”Gentlemen, charge! Over. Mount your horses.

The soldiers received Galfis' brief order and mounted their horses.

Their job is to charge.

There's no need to think about anything else.

Carolina, you're to follow me to ....... Just follow me today.

”Yes, Father.

Carolina also mounted her horse and followed behind Galfis.