The next day, the area around the city of Dorga was greeted by a cold morning with frost covering the ground. However, the city was filled with so much tension and commotion that there was no time to feel the cold.
Just 30 minutes ago, an army slowly appeared on the west side of the city. They stopped there, but after a while, they began to make loud noises again and again. The loud voices of the men were neither threatening nor inspiring. ....... Denza, one of the chiefs of staff of the Royal Burial Army, who was watching the scene, instantly recognized that the army was a death squad. He immediately went to Ersak, the commander-in-chief.
"What? The suicide squad?"
"Yes. The way they are raising their spirits, ...... they seem to be a different group of people."
"So, what do we do?"
"I suggest that you tighten your defenses and give strict orders to your soldiers to never leave this city. They will probably attack us with deadly force. It is imperative that we fortify our defenses to prevent them from breaching the moat and walls.
Ersatz turns his attention to Lois and Chario, who are standing by. Chario was as expressionless as ever, but Lois grinned and nodded her head in small increments. Ersatz saw this and turned to Denza, who nodded deeply.
"So be it. Tell all the troops to defend Dorga at all costs.
Denza bowed reverently and left the room. The loud noise of the enemy could be heard faintly even here. Hearing this voice made him feel even more tense than usual.
These loud noises were coming from a total of 20,000 soldiers of Agartha's and Burial's armies. Matkal stood in front of them and gave them an instruction, which greatly lifted the spirits of the soldiers.
Matkal had something in mind. Linos, who was standing next to him, could clearly sense that he was going into this battle with extraordinary determination.
The day before, after Matkal had sent Siwa and Vieille away, he told Linos, Knogen, and the others about the plan he had in mind. It was a risky plan, and Linos and the others hesitated to agree to it. However, Matkal's resolve was firm, and he refused to budge, saying that he wanted them to entrust him with the operation to recapture Dorga at any cost.
It was unusual for Matocal to insist to this extent. Linos accepted Matkal's insistence on the condition that his soldiers would not die in vain.
Matkal stopped the march before Dorga and ordered the army to regroup.
What in the world is the purpose of this order? Does this mean anything to you?"
The one who opened his mouth with a cold expression was Sheeva, deputy commander-in-chief of the Warlovian Imperial Army. She had returned to her own position after the previous day's war council, but had come all the way back here just in time for the Agartha army's sortie. She was flanked by her sisters Gigi and Toits, who were watching the army with blank expressions.
Both Rinos and Matkal were completely ignoring them, not looking at them at all. Sheeva did not like this attitude either. She alone was creating an irritating atmosphere.
"We have marched so far so well. Why don't we just keep up the momentum and charge? Are you sure you don't want to form up? If so, can't we do that while marching? Now it's ......."
Sheeva exclaims, wrinkling her brow. Matkal, who had been speaking to her, did not even give her a glance, but rather raised his right hand in the air as if he was telling her to shut up because she was bothering him. Moreover, the masked man standing next to her was pointing his index finger at her mouth. Shewa was so shocked at the way she was treated that she could not help but exclaim in shock.
Matkal took no notice of her, and when Chan and Worker came to report that they had finished tidying up, he gave Linos an earful and then slowly moved his horse in front of the soldiers.
"From now on, I will take command of this army. Everyone, show yourselves to the best of your ability!"
"Oh!" The answer is a loud "yes! Matkal looks around at them slowly and continues to speak.
We are the army of the god of war! The most elite of Agartha's and Warlov's Imperial Army, in other words, you have been allowed to fight as the army of the God of War. Let us live up to our name and show you the skills of the chosen ones in this battle!"
"Oh~!" The soldiers of Agartha cheered loudly and without a stitch of disruption.
"In addition, the Warlovian Imperial Guard will now fight alongside us. Warlov's Imperial Guard! This battle for you is a battle of shame. Your homeland has been overrun, your lands have been taken, and much blood has been shed to retake them. Some of you may have been born in the Durga. Many of you may have lost family and friends in the battle so far. The battle has not been an advantageous one. But this time is different. Together, we, the forces of Agartha, and you, will retake Durga. The details of the operation have been communicated to the commanders. You are to follow their instructions. We will take back Durga, without fail. But in this operation, do not be in a hurry to die! If you see a crisis, you must be prepared to withdraw from the operation. This operation will be a great experience for you as soldiers. Therefore, your deaths will lead to a decline in the strength of Agartha and Warlov. Keep this in mind as you fight!
The low, roaring voices of the soldiers roll in. Hearing their voices, Matkal slowly drew his sword from his horse and pointed the tip of it at the city of Dorga.
"We will now conduct the campaign to retake Durga! Gentlemen, let us show those gathered here an example of how a battle should be fought!"
The soldiers shout loudly. The voices shook the earth, and Sheeva, Gigi, and the other Warlovians around them involuntarily covered their ears.
Matkal pushes forward on his horse, paying no attention to them. Rinos on Ilimo followed behind him.
"Mato!"
Linos came right next to Matkal, who stopped his horse. He put up a ward so that no one around him could see him.
"What's going on?"
"I'll rewire."
"It's not like that. ......"
"No, Dorga has a great sorcerer. You'd better be sure."
With these words, he reestablishes the warding on Matkal.
"Okay, that should do it."
"Thank you. But you don't have to go this far ......ツツ."
Suddenly Linos embraces Matkal's body. She shudders.
"Mat, you are going to die. Don't die, Mato. If you die, I'll forgive you.
With these words, Linos slowly pulled himself away and quickly took Matocal's lips from his.
"Wow. ...... Okay. ......"
Linos looked at Matkal, who was lying on his face with a serious expression on his face, and then he released the wards around him and returned to Knogen and the others. Matkal took a deep breath and slowly turned his horse's head toward Dorga.
"...... are you as hot as ever?"
When Rinos returned, Knogen spoke to him with a smile. Rinos gives him a slight nod of his head and looks a bit amused.
"If you want, Knogen, I can put up some wards at your place too.
"Hahaha, I may have to ask you for a favor. If you do, please let me know.
"Ha ha ha."
Rufana, who had been watching them, slowly removed her gaze and looked at the army advancing toward Dorga. Matkal was giving some instructions to Chan and Worka from his horse. They received the instructions and immediately joined the army. A few moments later, a man's loud voice was heard everywhere, and the army split into three.
"......This is an unusual formation. The center force is extremely small. Is that Agartha's army? So, does that mean that the forces deployed on both sides are our Warlovian forces? Is this a decoy strategy for the Agarthans? Well, okay. Let's see how the Queen of Agartha does ......."
Sheehywa sniffs. She glanced at the remaining Agartha soldiers. She sees a masked man with his hand on his chin looking at Dorga, a man with a beard, and a woman in armor talking to them. The three men on horseback are talking to each other, but there is no tension between the two men, and Sheeva once again looks at them with contempt.