Chapter 10: The Republics Ploy (1) (1/2)
Chapter 10: The Republic's Ploy (1)
“There are ten total forts in our Western Front These ten forts block all the conventional routes through the Grey Mountains However…” Milton looked straight at Nelson’s eyes before continuing, “It’s not possible to block every single path through these rough mountains”
Milton pointed to a part of the map as he spoke
“That’s the Valley of the Winds”
“Yes The terrain is rough, and the road is narrow, but it’s possible to pass through A fort just hasn’t been built there since the path is so narrow”
“Right Three different forts perform reconnaissance missions in that area If some enemy does dare to cross that path, it’ll be easy to defeat the arron on them from the top of the valley There was no need to install a fortress with such advantageous terrain”
“Yes, it’s an area that is so advantageous for us that there was no need for a fortress However, that’s a blind spot”
Milton pointed to thewith conviction
“Normally, the Valley of the Winds is the worst possible path for the enemy to take, but that’s only e’re aware of the ene reconnaissance However, the enemy has now started their offensive and we’ve only been focusing on the area surrounding our forts Our scouting area has been reduced significantly”
Nelson’s expression turned grave after hearing Milton’s words
“You’re saying they plan on passing through that valley to attack our mainland?
“As you can see froh the Valley of the Winds, they will arrive at the commerce city of Pratinos It’s where over 70 percent of the supplies for the Western Front are located”
Nelson’s eyes widened
“Could it be… Were those bastards ai?”
“If the famine in the Hildess Republic is serious, they’ll be in for a rough winter even if their offensive is successful However…”
“You’re saying if they attack Pratinos and e to take our supplies and food, the situation would be reversed da bastards!”
Nelson screaht they had locked all the doors, but the thieving bastards were trying to sneak in through the backdoor
As Milton stated, Pratinos was a city with a lot of coe of that fact, 70 percent of the Western Front’s supplies were stored there If they were to lose those supplies, they will be the ones to have a harsh winter instead
"Send scouts toward the Valley of the Winds immediately Have a look at their dynaes to the other forts to scout the Valley of the Winds This is an urgent ers busilythe 1000-man commander’s orders
A day later
Nelson’s expression turned serious after getting the reports the ht back
“Milton, the eneh the Valley of the Winds like you said they would 2,000 men at that”
“As expected…”
“What should we do? Should we move the troops from the fort and seal off the Valley of the Winds?”
“I feel like it’s a bit late for that”
“It probably is, huh?”
Nelson let out a sigh
Currently, not a day went by that the enemy didn’t attack the fort The purpose of these attacks wasn’t to bring down the fort, but to blind their ene area The enemy would surely notice if some troops were moved out of the fort
“The enemy will most likely attack us in the field as soon as we move our troops If we happen to defeat those bastards soh the Valley of the Winds will turn back”
“The enemy will instead come attack our fort that’s been depleted of soldiers”
“Yes That’s exactly it”
“They have us in a checkh the crisis was apparent, he couldn’t think of any way to react No matter what they chose, the enemy had a card to respond to their actions
‘What should we do? Hoe ht
Milton spoke after seeing Nelson in deep thoughts, “1000-man commander”
“What is it? Perhaps…”
“I have an idea”
Milton explained the solution he had thought
Nelson spoke with great ad the full explanation, "Milton Forest"
"Yes, 1000-man commander"
“You will proceed with the plan immediately Since you came up with it, you’re the best man for the job”
“But, I’m just a 100-man commander”
“I’ll talk to the staff about the command system”
“Understood I’ll do my best”
Milton es in all directions
The Western Front had started to get busy