The Second Son of The Marquis Runs Away from Home ~ Lacking Talent, He Abandons Everything and Becomes an Adventurer ~ - 28

Chapter 28: Strategy of the Sorcerer (Ozuma Side)

“I dislike such idle talk,” said the man seated in the corner of a room in Tendo Castle, addressing the black-clad man before him in a low voice.

“It is a fact. The vanguard of five thousand has been annihilated, and furthermore, East Valley Castle and West Mizu Castle have fallen into Gomon’s hands,” calmly reported Mudou, the black-clad man, despite the anger radiating from his lord, Youzan Ozuma.

“And what was the cause of defeat? Surely you have some inkling of that?” Ozuma spoke with rising anger.

“We are still in the midst of investigation, but Gomon has requested aid from the Mildrea Empire, the dominator of the Hume Continent. In response, the Empire dispatched a knight order,” Mudou explained.

“A knight order?” Ozuma questioned.

“Yes, comprising a total of four knights and five knights from vassal states,” Mudou confirmed.

“And just five people defeated five thousand soldiers and two castles? I never knew you could say something so absurd, Mudou,” Ozuma’s anger intensified, but Mudou continued impassively.

“All five are bearers of divine artifacts.”

“What did you say?”

“Their order is known as the Black Storm Knights, led by the individual who vanquished the demon that caused the disaster a year ago,” Mudou elaborated.

Upon hearing Mudou’s words, Ozuma’s anger subsided.

“A bearer of divine artifacts alone is worth a thousand soldiers… and led by such a commander, their strength may rival that of Lord Shion.”

“Even though they are Yellow Springs troops, it is certain that they were sent to the battlefield and lost,” Mudou responded.

“Mildrea… What does it mean to interfere in Hizuchi’s affairs?”

Ozuma’s anger was directed towards Mildrea. Sensing this, Mudou spoke as if he had planned it.

“I have one suggestion.”

“Go ahead.”

“Should Lord Shion and fifteen thousand of his troops be dispatched?”

“Only Shion? Shouldn’t we also send Dougen and the Yellow Springs troops if the opponent is a bearer of divine artifacts?”

“There are three reasons why we can’t do that.”

Mudou then began to explain the reasons.

“One is that Gomon has many mountainous areas, making it difficult to use large armies. Lord Shion and his troops should have no problem, but the Yellow Springs troops, who can only make simple movements, are not suitable.”

“Hmm…”

“Secondly, Lord Shion and Lord Dougen do not get along well. In a situation where there are multiple bearers, we want to avoid disrupting the command structure as much as possible.”

“I see. And the last reason?”

“We want to simultaneously proceed with the subjugation of Gomon and the reinforcement of the Yellow Springs troops.”

Mudou answered clearly.

“Even though they are bearers, the opponent leads only soldiers. If Lord Shion leads an elite force, we will win.

However, I think the damage will not be small. To compensate for that, I want to strengthen the Yellow Springs troops now.”

“…”

Ozuma thought upon hearing Mudou’s words, and eventually spoke.

“Alright, send Shion to attack Gomon.”