254 Episode 12 Battle of Ilms Ends (2/2)

Helena Uarelius Cog.

Cyrus Curaines

Artaxerxes Artaxerxes

Dareios Dalmares

Behnam Behferad

Smerdis Skourdis

Li Huang

Kubilai

Carly Marr

Armies

Lemuria 2,148,000.

Fars 30,000,000

Result

Lemurian Army

Casualties: approx. 200,000

Remaining: approx. 180,000.

Phallus Army

Casualties: approx. 200,000

Remaining: approx. 280,000

Victory or defeat: ...... Withdrawal of the Phallus Army due to the arrival of reinforcements from the Lemurian Army (draw)

Impact

Stalemate in the Lemurian-Faullus War

Formation of a pagan crusade against paganism

The Lemurian army saw off the Phallus army as it began to retreat en masse without pursuing.

It was obvious that they would receive a painful counterattack if they pursued. ......

More importantly, it was necessary to rebuild the army.

And at the same time that the Lemurian army was rearranging its formation, the Phallus army completely withdrew from the land of Ilkhamus.

In their place came about 60000 anti-pagan crusaders.

The Lemurian army and the anti-pagan crusaders faced each other.

Each side was represented by a ...... representative, one from the Lemurian army and two from the Anti-Pagan Crusaders, who rode forward on horseback.

When they were close enough, Hercule dismounted from his black warhorse.

Then the two representatives also dismounted from their horses and walked up to Hercule.

Thank you for your efforts to help the Lemurian army. Your Holiness, Cecilia Peter.

I did what I had to do.

High Priestess, Pope, and Commander-in-Chief of the Pagan Crusade.

Cecilia Peter replied with a soft smile.

Of course, Cecilia could not command an army.

Therefore, the one who practically brought this anti-pagan crusade to this point is ...... this man.

”Your Majesty Ludwig, Kingdom of Fuhring. Thank you for your help.

”Hmm, it's only natural to rush to ...... an allied country in times of crisis.

King Ludwig I replied aloofly.

The 60000 soldiers that make up the Crusade against Paganism are mostly soldiers from the Kingdom of Fullerling.

The nobles of the Kingdoms of Edelna and Tretum, who were stationed in the Kingdom of Fullerling at the time, also participated in the war as commanders. ......

The command is only nominal.

I'm sure you've heard of it. What are you going to do after this?

King Ludwig I asked Hercule.

Naturally, ...... King Ludwig I knows the best course of action in the present situation without asking Hercule.

The sun is already setting.

It would be best to spend the night here, dispose of the bodies, and then return to Orontia.

However, Ludwig I's decision to ask Hercule to do so was an expression of his intention to leave the entire decision-making to Hercule.

The crusade against paganism nominally has Cecilia as its ally.

This is because, in international diplomacy and politics, Hercule and Ludwig I have equal status.

Neither can be subordinate to the other because of their positions.

This is why Cecilia is placed at the top of the list, but of course, Cecilia has no military capabilities.

Command is divided between Hercule and Ludwig I.

But this is not good for the military.

Therefore, although not explicitly stated, ...... King Ludwig I has handed over the command to Hercule.

Of course, this does not mean that King Ludwig I recognized that Hercule was a better soldier or that he was politically superior.

It was a rational decision based on the size of the army, which side was the party to the war, and most importantly, that Hercule was the one who knew the Lemurian Empire best .......

It's a good idea to dispose of the corpse before the sun goes down, set up camp, and spend the night here. Then we can return to Orontia City and wait for the Kingdom of Foulds to come out and hold a military conference. ...... Any objections?

Hold a military conference.

I'll take the initiative, but I'm not going to ignore your opinion.

I'm not going to ignore your opinion,” Hercule told King Ludwig I.

Ludwig I nodded good-humoredly.

No, that would be the best solution. ...... We will help you bury your brave warriors.

Thank you.

That day, the two armies spent the night here: ......

Then they returned to Orontia.