Volume 6 Chapter 87 Braubelg, if I Were to Write Everything From One to Ten, It Would Definitely Become Long...
Let's go back in time... just as Randy and the others were waiting for Lucius in the courtyard.
Far away from the royal capital, Braubelg was engaged in intense battles with the Empire.
After several counterattacks against the Empire's aggressive assault that started yesterday, the Empire was finally getting serious about defeating Braubelg.
Still, Braubelg has managed to withstand their fierce attacks up to this point.
For example, the Empire's nighttime raids.
The aim of these raids, which lacked aggression, was likely to wear down the troops.
However, Braubelg had anticipated this and established a 3-shift night watch from the very beginning.
They trained their soldiers thoroughly to ensure that none of them would react to minor disturbances unless it was a security issue.
So, the Empire's nighttime raids ended in failure against a Braubelg that fully understood the importance of resting when they could.
There were also attempts at disguising civilian uprisings using the "Pilgrim of Truth."
Unfortunately, the citizens' self-defense group in Heisenberg crushed all of these efforts, but of course, the self-defense group had the backing of the Braubelg army.
Just a moment ago, a tactic was executed where the battleship's charge served as a diversion for another unit to land, but this too was repelled by Braubelg and ended up being a flop.
Despite trying various strategies, the Empire showed clear signs of frustration as they couldn't breach Braubelg's defenses.
Even so, Lucian, his expression grim, continued to adjust strategies based on incoming reports, issuing orders alongside Cedric.
Lucian understands.
There's no way they could stop the Empire with just this.
Lucian fully realizes.
The absolute strength possessed by Lionel, the fierce general often compared to Rolf.
That's precisely why he asked Victor for reinforcements.
Lucian foresees that they would definitely need maximum firepower at the endgame.
Of course, if the Empire retreated simply from this level of resistance, that would be just fine, but the opponent is a man who shares the title of the strongest in the Empire, no, the entire continent.
Lucian slowly adjusted the plan, careful not to let the enemy catch on, like waiting for the right moment.
At last, the orders were fully passed down, and just as Lucian let out a small breath of relief, a messenger came rushing in.
"Report! A group carrying the Empire's flags has appeared on the town's street side."
"So they've arrived..."
This time, Lucian's sigh wasn't relief or disappointment.
It was closer to resignation──like bad predictions coming true.
One thing was clear: the enemy planned to play their trump card, Lionel.
From here on, the fight was only going to get tougher.
Lucian braced himself and sighed deeply again, just as Cedric furrowed his brow and spoke up.
"Did they take any landing points somewhere?"
Cedric clenched his teeth, but the messenger shook his head, "No, no reports of that."
"Then, where──"
"They must have swum here," Lucian muttered.
"Swam?" Cedric repeated, stunned.
"Probably last night. That night attack was just a setup."
Lucian sighed again as he explained──the night raid meant to wear down their troops was actually a distraction to secretly land Empire soldiers.
A night raid using landing boats.
The guard was on alert, defending the landing spots, but meanwhile, many had swum ashore without using the boats.
Enough of them to be called a 'group,' no less.
"Swam through that sea?"
Cedric's shock made sense.
Braubelg lies to the south of the continent, and even though it's spring, the sea water is still freezing cold.
Plus, the currents there are tricky.
They didn't just swim across in the dead of night without lights──they also spent the night without making any fires to avoid detection.
Thinking normally, this is a crazy move.
Even if their weapons and armor were stashed in magic bags, they definitely swam a long distance.
"We have to admire them, even as the enemy."
Lucian smirked, but Cedric's face turned serious, "This isn't something to joke about."
This time, Braubelg's defense is mostly focused on the seaside.
That means the security on the town side is completely neglected.
"That's why, the town side..."
Cedric, biting back his frustration, only grunted in acknowledgment to Lucian, who then turned back to the messenger soldier.
"Lead the empire into the town."
"Yes! ...Wait, what?"
The soldier responded to the unexpected order without thinking and ended up repeating it back in disbelief.
"Father, are you sane?"
"I'm perfectly sane."
"If we do that, the town will──"
"Don't worry. They won't lay a hand on the buildings or the citizens. Absolutely not."
Lucian made everyone reevaluate the reason for the empire's advance this time.
It was because they were concerned for the kingdom's people exposed to the cult's threat... That's why they couldn't harm the town or its citizens.
If they did, their noble cause would completely collapse.
"Also, the flag the empire is flying, is it the First Division's?"
The soldier nodded hesitantly in response to Lucian's question.
The First Division, the pride of the empire, the strongest unit.
The unit led by General Lionel Dreyfuss is the only one in the imperial army allowed to fly a flag with a black background and a golden lion.
The effect of that flag is immense.
It boosts the morale of allies and crushes the enemy's will to resist.
That's how exceptional Lionel Dreyfuss's 'martial prowess' is.
He's on par with Rolf von Waldner when it comes to a head-on fight in the kingdom.
That means no one here would stand a chance against Lionel.
Not even Cedric or Miranda, they're on Airen's level.
Even when Randy is serious, he's such a warrior that you never know how he'll turn out.
If they try to defend the gate against him, in the end, they'll be smashed apart, soldiers and walls alike.
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