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After recruiting militia from the nearby locations and getting some troops gifted by Sousou we headed towards the next location.
Sousou's strategist, Juniku, and our strategists, Shuri and Hinari, developed strategy and we followed it, laying an ambush for Yellow Turbans.
Kazuto: Ryubi, Kan'u, Chouhi, Shokatsuryo, Houtou, Juniku, Sousou... And, I suppose those two girls were Kakoton and Kakoen.
If it was a simulation game we'd need to gather money and troops first, by doing domestic politics earnestly, and then invade happily.
...Crush enemy with numbers and act all mighty... if it was the game at least.
As I was thinking that, a messenger has arrived.
Kazuto: ...As I was thinking about all that stuff we've almost arrived to our destination I see.
Ugh, it's finally the decisive battle... I'm nervous, Master.
Kazuto: Y, yeah... haha...
There's no way I've thought of all this as a game all this time, so that thought made me laugh.
But, I guess this is to be expected- Sousou army's movements are impressive.
They stop or move by a single order. Amazing.
Really. They've been trained well and seeing all that it's clear that Sousou-san is not your ordinary person.
Kazuto: Well, they have an overconfident strategist. Though our army doesn't lose in morale to them.
Yeah, they're participating in battles out of spirit alone and lend us their strength.
We might lose in weapon, but not in bravery!
As Rinrin-chan said! We might have inferior weapon and military, but we're aiming at the same goal. So we should just act proud.
Kazuto: Right... Then let's fight with all our strength in our own way. Shuri, situation report, please.
Yes! According to Juniku's information, what we're about to fight is their central squad. But it doesn't have that many troops.
Kazuto: Huh? Central squad, but few troops?
Right now it seems main leaders of Yellow Turbans, Chokaku, Choho, Choryou, are not there it seems. (I think the never even appear in Shoku route)
Hmm. All their forces are on offense, so there's little defense of the main camp.
That's how it is.
But if there's no forces, there's no point attacking here, no?
No, that's not true. There's almost a half of Yellow Turban's supplies stored at this place.
Kazuto: ...I see. Not defeat their troops, but rob them of provision and let them self-destruct is the plan.
Even if local lords join, the difference of forces is too big. If you only consider numbers, the loss is unavoidable.
Without reducing their troops to deal a painful blow by cutting their supplies is the best option... Sousou-san who realized that is not an ordinary person after all.
Yeah... but I wonder how Sousou found out about this area.
Kazuto: In Yellow Turbans too, if there are proud people, there are also cowards I suppose.
...Bribe, I see.
Kazuto: Probably.
Leaking information for money, they're the lowest.
Kazuto: Even if they are... but thanks to that we have our chance, so I don't think complaining too much is a good idea, right?
Hmm, I guess so... Even though I don't feel thankful much.
Kazuto: We should be thankful for now. We're not that strong so we can seperate enemies into good and bad ones.
Look at reality, you mean...
Kazuto: Yeah. That's the best way... when doing war getting led by your feelings is no good, I think.
That's true... Then let's use this golden opportunity, which was given to us by those lowest people.
And, as we were saying our opinions about the upcoming battle...
Messenger: Ryubi army is to charge at the enemy when ordered. After we support you from the rear with bow volley, we'll join you!
Yay! Rinrin's front guard! (Might consider that option in battle. Should show others too)
Kazuto: ...Wait a bit, Rinrin! Us being front guard is too reckless!
Exactly! With our force, we won't even be able to buy any time!
Messenger: Yes. I understand your concern about that. But Sousou-sama has a plan for that.
And what is that plan?
Messenger: First, Ryubi army attract enemy attention. And meanwhile, special force will infiltrate and burn the stockpile. (Yaay, decoy. Decoy, pincer attack and ambush are my favorites)
Messenger: So, enemy will get confused. And we'll use this confusion and attack them together.
Use us as a decoy to buy some time... Is that special squad guaranteed to succeed?
Messenger: Yes. If it's an elite from our army.
...Ugh. I understand. Then we'll trust Sousou-san and try to buy some time.
Messenger: Yoroshiku onegaishimasu. Well then!
Using us as a decoy... She's not the one to look down on.
There is a difference in our power, so there's no helping it.
Kazuto: They are the organized army and we are just militia... right?
If you put it bluntly...
Kazuto: I see. Then we need to get an organized army soon too.
Or at this rate we'll just be used by lords all the time, indeed.
I want to get strong faster!
When this fight is over... will we be able to become independent?...
Kazuto: I believe we will, so let's fight for now.
...You're right. Then, Master, me and Rinrin will lead the assault
Kazuto: Please do... Be careful, you two.
Rinrin is invincible, so it's okay!
Kazuto: I know you are. But invincible ones can drop their guard and get hurt. So don't drop your guard, okay?
Understood!
Aisha-chan, take care of Rinrin-chan.
Leave it to me. It's one of my best skills - babysitting Rinrin, after all.
Kazuto: As expected of a reliable sister... you two, good luck.
Yes!
Yeah!
After nodding strongly, the two rushed towards the front to take command.
Then, Master, move to the rear. Me and Hinari-chan will lead the main camp.
Kazuto: Understood. Then me and Shuri will go to the rear... It'll probably be just Shuri doing all the work there, so yoroshiku.
Understood.
Kazuto: Touka, don't push yourself too hard... Hinari, support Touka well.
Y, yes!
Then, Master, see you later.
Kazuto: Yeah. See ya.
I didn't say goodbyes. Just some light greetings. That was probably forced by my desire or something.
Kazuto: Everyone, fight safely...
I prayed to a God, who I don't know exists or not, and headed with Shuri to the rear... and that's when I heard the screams from the front.
...The battle is finally starting and people are dying.