The Porter Is Not Interested in the Hero Party

145 – Downfall (9)

The way to defeat an opponent in war is simple.

You need to move faster than your opponent, judge faster, and hold more information.

It was the same truth as thoroughly reviewing preparations in order to study well. A condition that even a 3-year-old child knows, but cannot easily meet even an 80-year-old, was now in front of Ciberes.

The contents of the order given to Caybereth in the name of the hero were simple.

[We’re going to conquer the upper front, so attack the troops on the southern front to your heart’s content.]

“It is easy to say.”

Saying so, Cabares looked at the horses on the map. On the southern front, the road to Imperial territory was blocked by Stauffen’s troops. There was a river flowing between them and themselves, and large hills and mountain ranges guarded both sides, so the formation was like a narrow alley.

It was not easy for Stauffen to leave the spot, but even defending, Cayberes could not easily give an order to attack. Kayberes said scratching his head.

“It is said that the soldiers guarding the alley are equal to the great army. If we launch an attack to hold them back, we will inevitably lose our troops. If you start them off first and then chase them, the mountain road will continue after this. Since they are in a position to preoccupy the high ground, they may be counterattacked.”

Kayberes picked up the map’s horse and swung it at Stauffen’s horse. It was so nice to see him slither away with a thumping sound. It would be nice if the war could end like this with one gesture, but things didn’t always go smoothly.

If they were to be counterattacked by Stauffen here, it would be the beginning of a war that had already been won. As a commander, Cayberes had no intention of committing such atrocities. When victory is ahead, a commander must be calmer than anyone else.

Cayberes cooled his head and looked at the map again. She was the current kingdom army commander, but she was also the demon commander who commanded this area at one time. Rather, she was more familiar with the empire’s geography than the kingdom’s forces.

She pointed to a ridge on the map, remembering the time she checked the terrain. It was a place much deeper than where Stauffen was encamped.

“…As far as I remember, there was definitely a detour on this side that went through the mountains to the supply route. If we head this way before they move, we can cut off their main force in the middle and tie up Stauffen.”

Kiberes’ proposal was attractive but risky. The commander shook his head and objected.

“But, if we move, won’t the Stauffen advance? He was demoted, but he was still a man who rose to the rank of commander. If we notice the movement of our troops, we will definitely take action.”

Kayberes nodded. Although she laughed at Stauffen, she did not ignore him. Stauffen was a demon whose major was too great to ignore. A complacent strategy gives a chance to a rogue bird that is ready to fly at any time.

The operation had to be careful and meticulous.

“Certainly Stauffen is a smart man. When I was in military school, I was taught by him who was acting as a tactical instructor. A clumsy ploy will end up playing in the palm of his hand.”

Cairberes again picked up Stauffen’s horse and put it on the camp. The red horse seemed to represent his fiery temper and suspicious nature. Interestingly, at the right moment, the adhering dust bulged like a horn, giving the impression that the horse had been shaved off in the shape of Stauffen’s face.

“Then, how about something like this? It’s to create an environment where he can’t move easily.”

She moved troops in the rear castle. And she said:

“You’re cheating the troop movement itself.”

*****

arrows flew Staufen, who flinched for a moment, warmed up after confirming that the arrow was not aimed at his head, but at the post. Paper was attached to the arrow again. Grasping his already pounding head, Stauffen ordered his adjutant.

“Read it.”

“Yes.”

The adjutant pulled out the arrow according to Stauffen’s order. The finely bound paper was older than the one Kiberes used, and the arrows were sloppy. Stauffen examined the arrow here and there, then broke it at once with strength in his fist.

The adjutant opened the letter and began to read it out loud.

“Dear Stauffen! We are soldiers who can’t stand the tyranny of Kybereth and are willing to surrender to you! tomorrow night! When our camp becomes empty due to the temporary troop transfer, we will light the barracks and open the door! Please accept our surrender!”

“under!”

Stauffen snorted. It was because it was a deception that even a child would not be fooled by. No matter how urgent he was in his major, he was not in such a hurry to fall for such a low-level trick. the adjutant asked.

“Uh, what should I do?”

“Burn the letter. And close the front gate of the unit and strengthen the defense even more. Ignore whatever they do. It’s not like an ambush operation.”

The adjutant cautiously asked Stauffen.

“Well, but what if this letter is real?”

“If it’s fake, the damage can’t be undone, but even if it’s real, what we can get is a span of camp. When Kebereth sees the camp being occupied, he will run away. Besides, we lose the advantage of the position we now occupy.”

Stauffen rubbed his chin and laughed suddenly. Then he nodded his head and gave a voice that seemed to understand.

“Ah, that’s right. Was this what Kiberes was aiming for? Since we are in a difficult position to attack, did we come up with the idea of giving up the land and bringing it in? It was a good idea, but the letter was too clumsy.”

Stauffen said that and nodded. Defensively, Stauffen’s current position was very advantageous. There was no way for Kebereth to break through this position unless the kingdom army suddenly rose from behind.

In Stauffen’s mind, it was clear that Caybereth had deliberately sent such a clumsy letter to get himself out of this position, even if it meant giving up one camp.

Stauffen said.

“They’re really leaving camp tomorrow night. But don’t be swayed by it. Even our advance was within their calculations. We will never leave this place! Got it!”

The adjutant nodded. Staufen smiled with satisfaction as he saw that the soldiers had taken root.

“Did you see Kiberes? Depending on how you use information, you can get a clear view of your opponent’s strategy. The absolute advantage of the terrain is a problem I cannot give up. It’s a pity.”

Considering the attack of the rear troops, it was impossible for the kingdom army to bypass the mountain and hit them. Stauffen thought that far and once again recalled the importance of information.

Of course, Stauffen did not know.

At that moment, on the upper front, the plan to destroy all the final operations and defenses of the castle was being executed, and all the supply units heading to the southern front were cut off, and the upper unit was urgently heading to the castle. It’s just that there was no call to return.

*******

That night.

Caybereth’s troops emptied the camp with the clatter of horses’ hooves. Even after being contacted by the scout, Stauffen smiled leisurely.

The commander of the Caiberes unit looked at their camp, brightly lit and empty, and said, His face was full of anxiety.

“What will happen if Stauffen takes over as it is?”

“That’s why we’ve been circling around for a while. If Stauffen really charges like an idiot, we will ambush and capture him who has come out of the defense line. but it won’t come out The Stauffen are too smart to give up that line of defense, and they don’t even know what’s going on behind them.”

“Ah, I know, but it could be deceiving us, right?”

“If Stauffen had known what was going on behind the scenes, he would have already prepared for his return or he would have gone higher and settled down.”

The camp was silent. Stauffen had no intention of coming out. Caiberes deliberately made the soldiers move, making the sound of horses hooves and lighting the barracks so that the soldiers coming out of the castle could use it as a signpost.

After confirming that her operation was working perfectly, she patted the commander on the shoulder and said,

“You see? If they turn back to save Stauffen, charge towards Stauffen. We will join forces to save you.”

The commander nodded. His face was overflowing with spleen.

“All right!”

And Stauffen thought.

It’s such an obvious operation, but why did Kiberes come up with this operation?

But Stauffen had no information to deduce her plans.

So he had no choice but to conclude that Kiberes was impatient and looked down on him too much.