223 Episode 6: The Battle of the Two Emperors of Rezel... (1/2)

The Lemurians were the first to assemble their forces.

Hercule gathered all the troops except for those under Darios' command in the port city of Edelna.

Three legions of infantry

Six battalions of archers

One legion of infantry of the Kingdom of Chelda

1 legion of heavy cavalry ”Clibanarius

1 corps of medium cavalry ”Cataphract”.

One legion of bulgarian cavalry

Three battalions of red wolf troops

Three battalions of riflemen

A total of 984,000.

However, since the number of Chelda's infantry was reduced by about 200 in the last battle, the actual number is about 964,000.

Hercule, who had succeeded in rallying his troops ahead of the Fullerling Kingdom, divided his forces again and set out for a city in a divided battle.

That city is Boronia, a free city where ...... Bradamante is holding a siege.

The total army of the Kingdom of Fulling, led by Bradamante, including mercenaries, was about 2,000.

Therefore, the difference in strength is four times.

The difference in strength is enough to defeat them. ......

”Ummm, ...... can't fall.

Hercule was frowning.

To be precise, it could be dropped if it wanted to, but it would ...... require great sacrifice.

It is not desirable to do so before a decisive battle with King Ludwig I.

The enemy generals seem to be pretty good. ...... I've heard that Fullerling knights are good at siege warfare, but this is really troublesome.

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In fact, they are best at muddy siege warfare.

Their wars basically consist of holing up in a castle, forcing the enemy to bleed, and defeating them through diplomatic negotiations.

And the ...... pinnacle of such a world was King Ludwig I. (If he joined Darius, he would have been the first.

(If he joins up with Darius, he can be defeated, but ...... then he would have to break the siege of the Adorian Republic. Those annoying sea monkeys must be eliminated in this war: ......

Then, Hercule had only one option.

”All troops, fall back. Prepare for the final battle.

Thus, Bradamante won the siege for several weeks.

And the day after ...... Hercule drew back, the Fulling Kingdom army crossed the mountains and set foot on Edelna's soil.

A few more days later.

The Fullerling army entered the city of Boronia.

”Your Majesty, we've been expecting you.

Bradamante knelt down and welcomed his lord.

King Ludwig I nodded broadly in a good mood.

Bradamante, you have endured well before I arrived. You're my knight.

”What a waste of words.

Then King Ludwig I sat down on the throne that had been prepared for him.

”Gather round, my knights.

”Yes!

”Gather round, my knights!” ”Yes!” he called, and Bradamante and the other seven heroes knelt before him.

Bradamante of Temperance.

Astolfo, the Love.

Laurent, Justice.

Tulpan, Faith.

Marazisi, Hope.

When all five were present, Ludwig I opened his mouth.

According to Bradamante's preliminary report, the Lemurian Empire's forces are stationed in the village of Rezela, 20 kilometers southeast of ...... Bradamante. Do you have any new information?

”Yes, Your Majesty. Nothing significant so far, sir.

Hmm. So you're inviting me to fight you here at ......?

In the hinterland of the village of Lezera is the capital of the Kingdom of Edelna, Edelna City.

The Lemurian Empire receives supplies of food and other goods from Edelna.

The Lemurian Empire is able to keep nearly 100,000 troops stationed here for a long period of time because of the combination of maritime and land transportation networks.

The city of Edelna is not only strategically but also politically important.

It was one of the places that King Ludwig I had to retake.

If the Lemurian army is in its path, a clash is inevitable.

The enemy is less than a hundred thousand. We have 100,000, including Bradamante's army. We have the advantage in numbers. On the other hand, the passage of ...... time works to the enemy's advantage.

Although King Ludwig I was able to gather a large army of 100,000,......

In fact, in terms of economic power and population, the power of the Fullerling Kingdom is less than a third of that of the Lemurian Empire.

Due to the nature of the feudal system of government, it is difficult to maintain such a large army for a long period of time.

This is because lords and knights will want to return to their own countries if the war is prolonged.