55 Episode 23 Battle of Apatia (2/2)
Galfis strikes with all his might.
But Shaheen is able to block it.
”Then why don't you just run away?
Then he strikes back, unleashing a god-speed slash at Galfis: ......
But Galfis avoids it.
”Hmph! I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not. I'm not sure what to make of this.
Of course not! That's what war is all about!
The back-and-forth battle between Galfis and Shaheen continues: ......
At the same time, Hercule was commanding the center, sweat forming on his forehead.
(Both wings still have it ......, but I don't know how long they can hold it. Darios' attack on the enemy's left flank failed ......, as did the frontal push and the maneuvering of the halberd troops to get around it.
Already, two of the three plans that Hercule had prepared have failed.
There was no choice but to bet on the last one.
(...... I never thought I'd be forced into such a tightrope battle because of some woman.
But Hercule had a smile on his face.
Hercule was enjoying himself.
He was enjoying this last minute situation.
Walking the tightrope between great victory and great defeat.
”...... First battalion, three more steps back. Second battalion, two more steps. Third battalion, too far back. One step forward.
With exquisite command, Hercule was gradually driving back the infantry in the center.
In order to keep the formation intact, and so that the enemy would not feel any discomfort.
Little by little, little by little: ......
And ......
Tell ...... Oskar. The center is ready. The rest is up to you.
A messenger horse ran from Hercule to Oskar.
...... I see, I see. Tell the king that I will bring him victory.
Oskar said to the messenger and then returned to his command.
A fierce battle is raging between the cavalry on both wings.
And the battle between Lemuria's right flank Darios and Foulds' left flank Coward.
The battle for the center infantry.
The battle between the left flank infantry of the Lemurian army commanded by Oskar and the right flank infantry of the Phallus army was calm and uneventful.
Of course it was.
Because the main battlefield of this battle was the right flank infantry (from the Lemurian army's point of view) and the cavalry on both flanks.
This is what everyone thinks when they see the battle plan.
...... Well, that's what they make you think.
The reason why Hercule concentrated his forces on the right flank instead of the left, and why he put the obscure Oscar on the left flank and the famous Darius on the right is ......
The reason for this is to divert Coward's attention to the right wing, not to ...... send forces to the right wing and settle the matter on the right wing.
The magician raises his right hand to focus the attention of ...... the audience on his right hand.
There are no seeds or tricks in the right hand, ...... but the seeds and tricks are hidden in the left hand.
The reason why Hercule made it seem as if he was putting all of his efforts into the right wing ...... was to hide the capabilities of the left wing, especially Oscar.
”Listen, Oskar. The enemy doesn't know what you're capable of. That's why the right-wing generals of the army of Fars are no match for you. And Coward, distracted by Darios, is unaware of the right wing. ...... The number of troops is almost even. Then it's down to the generals and the quality of the soldiers. The quality of the soldiers is superior to us. All that is left is for you to defeat the commander of the right wing infantry of the Fals army. ...... The most important thing in this battle is your movement. Give me the same strength you gave me when you broke through my siege. If you do, ...... this battle will be ours to win.
Oskar remembered Hercule's words.
I have joined the rebellion, and you expect so much from me, and you have entrusted me with such an important task.
It would be disloyal not to answer.
”All troops! All troops, this is a counterattack!
Following Oskar's order, the battalion commanders began to move.
The Lemurian army, which had saved its strength and stored it up, attacked the Phallus army, which had been fatigued by the long march and the long battle.
Thanks to Oskar's skillful command, the left flank of the Lemurian army moved smoothly, and part of it came around the flank of the right flank of the Phallus army.
The general of the Phallus army was unable to keep up with the sudden attack.
The halberd troops that had moved in immediately attacked the right flank of the Phallus army.
And ......
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Oscar loses some soldiers on the flank of the right flank infantry of the Farrus army.
He continues to push further and applies a strong blow to the right flank of Farrus.
Then ......
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The right flank infantry of Fars' army crumbles in a flash .
”Heeeeeee!
What the hell is going on?
The flank's collapsing!
Get out of here!
Hold on! Don't run!
The vice-admiral leading the right flank of Foulds' army somehow managed to hold off the soldiers in a state of confusion and tried to maintain his formation.
But his efforts were unsuccessful, and the right flank infantry of the Phallus army crumbled like the teeth of a comb.
That man is the enemy general! Seize him!
”Ohhhh!
At Oskar's command, the soldiers attacked the vice-general.
The halberd troops of the Lemurian army defeat the guards one by one and capture the vice-general.
The right flank of the Phallus army completely stops functioning after the commander is seized.
Furthermore, the Lemurian longbow troops attack.
And ......
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The winner is decided.