The army, divided into three groups, marches toward Dorga. Suddenly, the forces commanded by Chan and Warka changed their course to the north and south, respectively. Only the remaining 1,000 troops of Agartha, commanded by Matkal, advance straight ahead toward the main gate of Dorga.
This scene looked strange to the Burial side.
Denza, the commander in charge of the main gate, saw this movement and recognized that the troops in front were a trap. The small force coming toward them at a steady pace must have been a very well-trained unit. The enemy would concentrate his attack on this force, and then the forces deployed to the north and south would attack Dorga.
So it comes to that. But an army of this size would not be able to get past the moat and walls of Durga. Nevertheless, a desperate army would come at them with deadly fury. Let's hope the soldiers are not caught off guard. .......
As I was thinking of this, the army that was coming toward the front stopped just in time for the arrows and magic to reach them. Then, a knight came slowly out from the middle of the army.
The knight was not wearing a helmet and his face was clearly recognizable as he approached.
...... Is that a woman?
Inarticulate voices were escaping from the soldiers of Dorga. They had no idea what the hell they were doing.
In fact, the forces deployed to the north and south were still on the move, perhaps due to their size, and did not appear to be fully prepared for battle. In such a situation, the arrival of only one knight, and a female knight at that, was impossible, even by the common sense of the battle.
......A messenger?
As Denza thought about this, a female knight spoke up.
I am Matkal, wife of Bartham Darke Rinos, King of Agartha. I would like to challenge His Highness the Duke of Ersac, Commander-in-Chief of the Bahriar Army, to a one-on-one combat!
Her voice was clear and beautiful. Denza ordered his soldiers not to attack until he had attacked them, and then he went to Ersac.
"...... what? Woman?"
Hearing the report, Ersatzak's gaze drifted in the air. Behind him, Lois and Chalio were waiting, Chalio still expressionless, but Lois had a look of amusement on her face.
"What is that woman saying?"
"He wants to have a one-on-one fight with the Commander-in-Chief, sir."
Denza had expected Ersatz to laugh at him. However, contrary to his expectations, Ersanak's face turned pale.
"...... get that woman!"
"What?"
"Seize him. I'll take him myself. How many enemy soldiers?
Oh, maybe a thousand.
Then I will double that number to 5,000 men to surround the woman and capture her.
"Oh, wait! You are leaving this durga?
"If we surround them and drag them right into this fort, there will be no problem.
But, but!
Tow the horses!
As soon as he did so, Ersatz stood up and started to leave the room. Denza motioned with his eyes for the two men standing behind him to stop the Commander-in-Chief.
"Ha-ha-ha, Duke! Don't do anything halfway with 5,000 men, but surround him with an army of 10,000! Then we will be able to capture a woman or two in no time.
With these words, he stood up and urged Shario, who looked surprised, to follow Ersatz. Denza looked after them with a stunned expression.
After a while, the area around the main gate of Dorga suddenly became noisy. Is it finally coming? Matocalu braced himself. Strangely enough, he has no fear. In the past, he had often gone into battle prepared to die, but this time, he did not have any premonition of death at all. Rather, he was filled with pride that he must absolutely succeed in this mission and confidence that he would lead it to success.
Ersatz, on the other hand, was also elated. As he walked to the front gate, he was excited about the possibility of returning to his home country.
If he could capture the wife of King Agartha, he could use her as a hostage and negotiate with her. Warlov and Agartha are related. We cannot be too rough with them. Besides, capturing the commander of Agartha's army, who is known for his valor, would raise the prestige of our Varial army. I am sure he will be called a great general when he returns to his homeland. At least they won't say we're wasting our time. It will surely be of great help to improve our status in the Burial royal family. With these thoughts in his mind, he quickly makes his way to the main gate.
As soon as he arrived, he climbed up on the gate and checked the situation. There is a lone knight standing alone, and an army is waiting behind him. The size of the force is quite small. This means that we will be able to capture him soon. He was convinced of this when he heard the following voice from Matocalu.
"I have heard rumors that the commander-in-chief, Duke Ersatzak, is one of the most unpopular members of the royal family of Burial.
Something burst inside Ersatz. It was true, but it was a word that should not be said in front of him.
"The enemy is a widow! Now! Attack while you still can! We have to get that woman!"
Ersac shouted, his voice withering. For him, the battle in front of him was a victory that he could not afford to lose. To him, the battle seemed like a game. At Ersac's warning, the Burial army opened the gate and the soldiers guarding it marched out one after another toward Matkal. After witnessing this, she turns her horse around and retreats. In place of them, the army that had been in the rear came out to meet her. In a brilliantly coordinated movement, they surrounded Matocal and slowly retreated to meet the oncoming Burial forces.
"Attack! Attack!"
Saying this, Ersatz mounted his horse and rode out of the gate. Denza saw this and immediately mounted his own horse and chased after Ersac. As he chased after him, he frantically advised his men to retreat and get their positions in order. But ersatz was listening to his words. He was so engrossed in the pursuit of the enemy that he did not hear Denza's words.
He restrained the gag on Ersac's horse and shouted loudly
"Please leave! You must not leave the durga! Lord Commander-in-Chief!"
Ersatzak glared at Denza. He hated him for ordering him to retreat, as if he knew what he was doing. He was a retainer, but he was a member of the royal family of Burial, and he was the royalty of the Burial family. ....... Ersak shouted back.
"I will not retreat, no matter whose orders are given. There must be some sort of provision on the battlefield. Now, now is the time for victory!
Ersatzak applied the whip to the horse, but the horse, gagged by Denza, could not run, so he drew a circle around Denza.
"Let go of the horse's gag! Let go of me or else!"
Ersatzak raised his whip and tried to hit Denza.
It was then that a counterattack was heard from among the enemy.
Just then, Royce and Chario were riding out of Dorga on horseback.
"My brother inside, what on earth are you doing?
"It's obvious, isn't it? Pull up."
What about that dolga?
"I told you earlier. Protect or abandon, it's up to them. Well, they can't win now that we're out of Durga. I did, however, give the Duke a little boost with my spirit magic. He'll take care of the rest, and it's none of my business. I really wanted to be more flashy than that. Well, I guess it's time to move on.
Where are we going now?
It's obvious, isn't it? King Agartha, we're going to Linos.
"......"
"It seems he's not in that army. Then he must be in Hiyama. Let's kidnap him and finish off our party!
Chario looked anxiously at Royce, who was smiling wryly at him.