57 – Episode 57 Battle for Northern Vampires
Vampires Garrison.
Elwin Unit.
I stood on the platform and looked down at the 3,000 troops.
“The enemy we will fight is different from before.”
Goblin? Oak? Troll?
The monsters we would face in the future were of a different level.
The very front of the 3,000 troops.
He shifted his attention to the phalanx unit.
Perfectly angled five and ten.
An unwavering ritual even during a speech.
But.
The phalanx cannot play its role in this battle.
It shows absolute defense against goblins and orcs.
But what if the opponent is a troll?
Even the monsters you will fight in the future are stronger than trolls.
“Some units will operate differently. “You just have to do what you’ve been trained to do for the past two months.”
Starting with the phalanx,
Crossbow soldiers, hunters, ballista units, and even mercenaries.
I slowly scanned the entire unit.
“There are no knights or wizards in our unit.”
The driver was Hans.
Wizards are Gray Magic Tower students.
There was only a little bit, but it was as if it wasn’t there.
“Therefore, in order to overcome the difficulties ahead, you must use your capabilities to the fullest! “Every single one of you!”
After finishing the speech.
I turned my attention to Hans, who was at the head of the troops.
“All troops deployed.”
“All troops deployed.”
Hans received the words and turned around.
“All troops deployed! The phalanx unit moves first! “March and form formation!”
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Not long after setting out, we arrived at the Vampires border.
If you cross this line, it is a monster area.
That’s also an ogre habitat.
“Uncle.”
“I understand.”
The Hunter unit was deployed first.
In this operation, Hunter played the role of a guerrilla force.
Reconnaissance, surprise attack, ambush.
The role has become larger than before, when it was focused on reconnaissance.
“Young Master Su, are you okay?”
Hans asked worriedly.
“It’s okay. Hunters are mercenaries specialized in Ireland.”
Generally, when comparing mercenaries and hunters, mercenaries are stronger.
This is a story about fighting at the front.
Strength on the battlefield depends on how it is used.
When knights and wizards fight monsters from the front,
Hunters are those who fight in unseen places.
I am systematically managing and nurturing the hunter.
The hunters brought here are among the best among Irish hunters.
As long as it is not an all-out war, there is no problem.
“I have other concerns as well.”
“What is it?”
“It’s speed. Alencia divided the troops into three areas. We need to match their pace.”
“Don’t worry. “Other units won’t be as fast.”
Attacked the northern region on the duke’s orders.
The two princesses try to complete the mission.
Faster and more certain than the opponent.
‘If I think about it up to this point, it seems like a wave of attacks.
In reality, that is not possible.
The troops gathered here are the core strength of the two princesses.
If the damage increases, it will inevitably be detrimental to future competition.
While the princesses conserved their power as much as possible,
You have to defeat your opponent faster than your opponent.
This is a very difficult situation.
“They will also preserve their forces and fight. “It won’t go as fast as you think.”
I felt it when I lived in the Vampire Duke’s mansion,
I feel sorry for the two princesses.
Because of one goal: the Operation Committee.
Because I had to follow the duke’s unreasonable orders.
“Let the troops rest. “It will take a few days for the main force to cross the border.”
“I understand!”
4 Days later,
The Hunter unit is back.
Fortunately, there were no casualties.
“Uncle, I’m so glad.”
“If you know the characteristics of the monster, scouting is not difficult. And this is the map.”
The terrain and monster distribution of the northern region were drawn.
I selected the first operation area with my subordinates.
“All troops deploy!”
While the main unit was moving,
Hunters were scattered everywhere.
They reported the surrounding monster situation like radar.
When moving to the primary operation area while avoiding monsters,
A huge explosion was heard from one side.
Peoeuung.
The monster moved towards the main unit,
This is why the hunter used the artifact.
Although it is not powerful enough to kill large monsters,
It was enough to attract attention.
“Attracting monsters is left to the hunter unit. “We move at a fast pace to the primary operation area.”
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Arrived at the first operation area.
When looking at the distribution of monsters, it was the place with the fewest numbers.
“Hans, take a seat here.”
“I understand.”
If you look at the current military type,
Phalanx.
Crossbow soldier.
Ballista.
Mercenary group.
Most of these troops specialize in defense.
So I decided to defend myself.
The Innocent mercenaries are on guard.
Meanwhile, the phalanx and crossbowmen put down their gloves.
Instead, they picked up a shovel, a pickaxe, a saw, and an axe.
In front of large monsters, the Phalanx’s defense is weak.
But what if you build a fortress?
No matter how large a monster is, it is difficult to destroy a fortress.
The slave soldiers began construction of the fortress in perfect order.
They are skilled workers who built several villages.
Not just houses were built, but even the outer walls of the village were built.
They even received intensive training for the past two months to build a fortress.
For this battle, the roles of military units were drastically reorganized.
Phalanx (Sapper)
Crossbowman (sapper)
Sapper.
A class whose specialty is creating or destroying something.
They develop maneuver routes, build protective positions, and install obstacles.
This is the role I want my slave soldiers to play.
Ballista (Artillery)
A class that attacks the enemy with firearms that are more powerful than infantry.
The core of modern ground force firepower.
It is difficult to inflict fatal wounds on large monsters with the attack power of a crossbowman.
The core of the attack is the ballista.
Hunter (guerrilla unit)
A unit specializing in guerrilla warfare.
The main mission is to infiltrate enemy territory and carry out various operations through mountain reconnaissance, mountain raids, and mountain ambushes.
Hunter unit
Reconnoiter the location of the monster,
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Use artifacts to lure,
Place a trap to hinder access.
Mercenary group (combat unit)
A unit that actually engages in combat with ballistae.
Among the Innocent mercenaries, only those who knew how to use mana were brought.
Defeat the monster passed by the hunter.
Participated in the fortress defense battle.
‘Additionally…’
Forklift role.
Forklift.
This is a construction machine commonly used to transport heavy objects.
Using mana, you can transport items that are difficult for many ordinary people to carry.
‘Oh… And an unplanned excavator.’
Originally, this was my plan.
But suddenly an excavator appeared.
Elena and Magic Tower students were seen helping with the construction of the fortress.
Students who are 1st to 2nd circle earth wizards are at the level of a mini excavator,
Elena, a member of Circle 3, did as much work as a large excavator.
“Elena, how is work?”
“Brother…”
Elena had a desperate expression.
“It’s so hard…”
“Wow, you’re an adult now too. “I have to do something like this.”
“…”
Elena lowered her head and used her magic.
The floor rose and a low wall was formed.
“Mana should not be full. “I have to write, write, write again.”
“Yes…”
The rest of the students also encouraged and left.
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The fortress construction was completed ahead of schedule.
It’s all thanks to Elena and her friends.
During construction, several ogres approached,
The Innocent mercenaries defeated it with ease.
“Put the ballista on the redoubt!”
“Pull! Pull more from the top!”
“Push!”
“It won’t work! “We need mercenary support!”
The slave soldiers dragged and pulled the ballista up the castle wall.
It was difficult with just regular soldiers, so only when mercenaries who manipulate mana joined in did all the ballistas settle on the bastion.
“Hans.”
“Yes.”
Pi Yung.
A signal bullet was fired high into the sky.
This is a signal to the hunter.
Preparations are complete, a signal to lure the monster.
After a while,
Seven ogres approached.
“Load the ballista!”
“Load!”
“Load!”
The soldiers turned the pulley and pulled the string.
“Fire from ballista number 1!”
“Fire!”
“Fire!”
Tuung.
A large arrow was fired with a dull sound different from that of a regular bow.
Tuung.
Tuung.
From number 1 to number 50.
All ballistas have finished firing.
However, the arrow attacks continued.
In the meantime, the number 1 ballista finished aiming and reloading, and fired one after another.
“Did the first 50 shots all miss?”
The proficiency of the ballista unit was still insufficient.
Still, the second came close.
And on the third launch,
A large arrow hit the ogre’s leg.
“Waaa!!”
“Waaa!!”
‘A monster is a monster.’
The large arrow flew at high speed and did not penetrate the ogre’s leg.
This means that the leather is tough and the muscles are strong.
“Concentrate! “There are seven ogres!”
Now take one step.
It also hit the leg.
The ogre approached quickly.
The crossbow range has been reached.
“Load the crossbowmen!”
“Load!”
“Load!”
“Fire towards the ogre’s eyes!”
“Fire!”
“Fire!”
It is difficult to inflict damage with a crossbow.
However, it is different when it comes to delicate parts such as the eyes.
Arrows rained down, and the ogre covered his eyes.
Meanwhile,
Puuk. Phew.
A large arrow pierced the ogre’s body.
This is because I could not avoid it while covering my eyes.
“Do not spare your arrows! “Keep shooting!”
“Fire!!”
The shooting stopped only after five or six large arrows per ogre.
“Inon.”
“Yes!”
The fortress gate opens,
The Innocent mercenary group put an end to the ogre’s life.
After defeating the ogre and obtaining all monster by-products, a signal flare was fired.
Send the next monster.
A day or two.
Three days, four days.
Hunters lured monsters,
Ballistas, crossbowmen, and mercenaries defeated the monster.
On the fourth day, I was able to deal with twenty ogres at once.
“Here we come again.”
“That’s right.”
I looked down at the outside of the fortress with Hans.
Goblins and orcs are numerous.
On the other hand, the number of large monsters is small.
Originally, it should be written down.
“Lord So! Ogre approaching twenty-five.”
“Load the ballista!”
“Load!”
“Load!”
Tuung.
Tuung.
Ten ballistas fired at once.
Because of the lesson from the first day.
We fired one shot at a time, and the ogre saw it with its eyes and reacted.
So I fired ten shots at a time.
Puuk.
I hit the ogre with the first shot.
That is how skilled the ballista unit is.
There was also the effect of adapting to the current terrain.
The ogre started running due to friendly fire.
They approached with great strides, using their tall stature.
Tuung.
Tuung.
Even though he received the ballista fire with his body, he did not slow down.
“Fire crossbowmen!”
“Fire!”
“Fire!”
The ogres covered their eyes when the crossbowmen attacked.
And.
Boom! Thud!
The ogre hit the fortress with a large club.
The fortress shook as if there had been an earthquake.
The shock was transmitted not only to the affected area, but also to the other side.
“Ballista!”
“The shooting angle is not working!”
“Inon!”
“Okay! “The Innocent mercenaries go out!”
This is the third approach.
If access to the castle walls was allowed, the Innocent mercenaries killed them.
The mercenary group alone was sufficient as it caused sufficient shooting damage.
After one day of battle,
Commander’s meeting.
“There are more monsters than expected.”
I thought there would be a lot due to the nature of Monster Island.
But in reality, there were more.
“What is the situation of Alencia and the Clan troops?”
“The advance is slow there too.”
Luckily, the other units were not as fast.
“We must kill as many ogres as possible before moving to the secondary operation area.”
“I understand!”
