Chapter 34: The Last of Count Rosscaiz (1) (1/2)

Chapter 34: The Last of Count Rosscaiz (1)

If they were to engage in a siege battle, the avenues through which the Experts – naet involved would be reduced This meant that their troop losses would inevitably increase

This was the reason why, if at all possible, they atteht on the plains despite their inferiority in numbers Count Rosscaiz accepted the open battle in kind because he, too, was confident in securing a victory

But now the circu a heavy blow, it was likely that Count Rosscaiz had sealed himself in his castle and would refuse to come out

If they were to carry out a slow, methodical offensive, it was likely that the Capital would intervene as an arbitrator before the end for dragging out the war too long

‘That would be troublesoreement before the Capital swoops in and collect soht about requesting a ceasefire, but he quickly shook his head

that’</eh this county war old He certainly would not have the nerve to sleep peacefully while conscious of the grudge he had with his nearby neighbor

Only when the Rosscaiz County’s flag was completely lowered would he be at ease

s could’ve been if this didn’t happen? But now that everything’s already set in motion, I can’t leave room for future trouble’

Milton resolutely issued his co into the Rosscaiz County with our troops The siege weapons can be crafted on-site”

“Yes, my Lord”

Jeroain

“Oh – and to be sure, carry out an investigation into the archer that shot arrows at my head and see what information you can find”

“Do you mean that archer?”

“Indeed He was a man at least 190cm tall with red hair, and used a bow that was disproportionately large even compared to his stature There’s bound to be a man who knows someone that fits such a unique description”

“I shall get to it immediately”

When Jeroain sank into his bed and lamented

‘I nearly died for the first tiuy?’</eh this opponent had put his life in jeopardy,or wariness, what reedy a this man It was an avaricious desire to try and take this talent under his command

Milton was not self-conscious of it, but this was an indication he had become fit for the seat of a lord

Milton led his troops and surrounded the Rosscaiz County’s castle without a single gap Although their castle did not have a ates would make a frontal assault quite difficult nonetheless

e weapons after all’</e the surround formation, Milton ordered the procurean the production of siege weapons

While they prepared for the siege, Milton received information on the fiery-haired mercenary that had inflicted the deep scar that stretched across his temple There was no need to search far and wide as one of the probationary knights knew of this man

“If the antic bow, it would be Trike”

“Trike? Is he well renowned?”

“Yes, he is rather well-known a the mercenaries The crimson-haired Trike is the leader of a bow Company”

“Oh? He’s a mercenary captain?”

“Yes, I heard his corps boast quite the size Their company numbers around 200 men, and word has spread that they are all very loyal to their leader”

“How is he skill-wise?”

“Well… as he is a mercenary whosehis coood shot, but not ood shot?”

Milton could not believe it The sheer level of archery that had caused him to be knocked off his horse sent chills down his spine even now For one who had achieved ree, to only have word spread that he was ‘good’

‘Archers definitely have a low reputation So how did he consistently train to reach that level of skill in this world?’</eet his hands on the crirew every ht, Tommy entered Milton’s tent to infore weapons which you ordered have completed”

“Is that so? Let’s have a look then”

Milton inspected the weapons which wereto his instructions and nodded with approval

“Well done Make sure the carpenters who toiled away are rewarded for their work – and feed the soldiers so that they are well and full”

“Will it be alright even though we are running a little low on supplies?”

“It’ll be fine; because that castle will be falling within the day”

Milton’s expression was one of legitimate confidence

“Milton Forrest… you scoundrel, do you really think this will be the end of iven up just yet after losing the battle at the plains and finding himself in this crisis He had lost a considerable ath, but he still had his ways to win

The Rosscaiz County fortress was sturdy and had plenty of supplies

If he were to send athis position, the war could be suspended with the aid of so He decided to protect the fort’s walls tooth and nail; assuy that Milton most feared

Count Rosscaiz had absolutely no intention of opening the castle gates and had even prepared a barricade behind the gates lest they were destroyed, so the ene Not only that, but he deployed a healthy number of troops to the ramparts so that they could respond adequately if the ene the full range of risks

“Come if you want We’ll knock you all down from the ramparts”

Could this be said to be the last hurrah of soered in Count Rosscaiz’s eyes However, Count Rosscaiz’s resolve becaht as Milton did not carry out any offensive after for the surround His forces le provoking arrow fired

Count Rosscaiz needed to drag out the siege, so the battle was see in his favor Yet that was precisely why he beca on? What on earth is that bastard planning?”

Having been dealt a severe blow once already, Count Rosscaiz becarew as the attack which he had steeled hi?”

At his concerned remark, Count Rosscaiz’s advisor reassured him

“It istheir hand as they cannot see a differentto isolate and starve us? No, he’s not that stupid”

The Rosscaiz County’s castle had stockpiled a water and food to last a year at the least; and Milton did not seeh to not consider that the Capital would intervene if the war stretched on

“If anything, could they be sending a man first to the Capital to lobby their case while they keep surrounding us?”

“Hmm…”

Out of all the possible scenarios, this seemed the most plausible Yet Count Rosscaiz was yet to be fully convinced

to conclusions, but it seems up until now that these scoundrels wanted to hurry the war along and bring it to a close So would they really suddenly assuhting spirit shrunk bit by bit, while his uncertainty and restlessness grew to fill him Just as his anxiety reached fever pitch…

“My Count, the ene”

Milton’s forces finally made their move