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Soldier A: Reporting! A cloud of dust appeared behind us!
Kazuto: They're finally here...! Rinrin!
I know! Split troops into four squads. One's with Rinrin. One with Ren, one more with Nene and the last one with Onii-chan!
...(nod)
Understood!
While fighting enemy in formation try to buy time! Everyone will escape in the meantime!
Kazuto: Okay! Let's go with that plan. Part of troops should concentrate only on letting non-combatants escape.
Ryubi army: Yes!
Kazuto: We'll ambush the enemy here... what's ahead of us?
There's a cliff and a bridge over it called Chohankyo.
Kazuto: ...It'll be hard to run from there. But for a counterattack it's a good spot... Then, let's get into battle positions after we cross that bridge... okay, Rinrin?
Understood!
Kazuto: Ren, maintain the front with Rinrin... don't go there alone, okay?
... ... ...(nod)
Kazuto: Promise, okay?
...Understood.
Kazuto: Good. After we bought enough time let's retreat... Nene, how much supplies do we have?
We only have a bit.
Kazuto: I see... Then, after we get in positions, dismantle the carts and build a fence with them. That'll work as a defense of a sort.
But if we dismantle the carts, how will they carry rice?
Kazuto: We can't afford carrying provision when we're escaping. We'll have to abandon it, but there's nothing else we can do about it.
Hmm... well, not a bad plan. (Yeah, it'll help increase movement speed)
Kazuto: See? Then, Nene, can I ask you to take care of that?
There's no helping it. I'll do as you ask.
Kazuto: Yoroshiku... do we have the policy clear with that?
...(nod)
Kazuto: Good. Then, let's retreat to that bridge right away!
Gi soldier: General Kakoton! We've discovered troops ahead! It's probably Ryubi army that we're pursuing!
Good. We've finally caught up to them!
Their amount?
Gi soldier: Yes... It was reported that the amount is uncertain.
What do you mean uncertain?
Gi soldier: That's... because there are refugees mixed with soldiers, it's impossible to evaluate their force correctly...
Refugees? Do you think they are those people who followed Ryubi that Fuu-chan was talking about?
Probably... But, that's troublesome.
How disgraceful to use civilians as a shield..!
They're not. They're probably desperately trying to let them escape, no?
Well, it's unthinkable that Ryubi will use civilians as a shield... But the fact that it's difficult doesn't change.
If we attack at this rate, we'll involve civilians after all... Should we just observe for a while?
Right... Sis, are you okay with that?
I don't mind. I don't want to involve powerless people too... Our army will keep pursuing enemy.
Understood... Everyone, adjust your speed to enemy movement! We'll pursuit them until the situation changes!
Gi army: Yes!
...Here. Behind us. Sousou's army.
Kazuto: Sooner than expected...! Nene!
Not yet! We didn't reach Chohankyo yet!
Kazuto: Rinrin!
I know! Everyone, walk towards Chohankyo while being ready for attack from behind! If you move too fast, you'll provoke the enemy!
Ryubi army: Yes!
Kazuto: Nene, make them hurry up as much as possible!
I am! Stop being so noisy!
...Master, calm down.
Kazuto: Ah... Ren.
...Still okay. Enemy not coming.
Kazuto: Not coming... you mean they're not attacking yet?
...(nod)
...Think of the enemy... can understand.
...Don't want to fight anyone but soldiers.
Kazuto: ...Ah.
Sousou wants to avoid reputation of involving civilians in battle.
Kazuto: ...I see. They want to defeat Touka, but if they pointlessly increase civilian casuality, that'll end up being a stain on Sousou's name...
...It's okay until Chohankyo.
Kazuto: ...Good. Rinrin!
I heard! Then, Rinrin-tachi will retreat slowly. Onii-chan, go with Nene and make preparations.
Kazuto: Understood! Nene, let's go ahead and get ready!
Understood!
What's wrong, Shia.
Well... I just thought it's boring.
Heh... That's so like you. But don't attack them to kill time, okay?
I won't!... But, how should I say it... it's no fun.
I more prefer battles like giant army against giant army.
I understand what you mean... But that's also a form of fighting.
How plain.
I think plain is fine too... That'll mean low casuality at least.
Huh? Shuuran surprisingly has common sense... Since you're Shunran's sister, I thought you were the same as her.
Well, we're pretty similar, in fact. But... when Sis is like this, me, the younger sister, has to take the reins, right?
...I'm convinced... Haha!
You two, stop it already! The enemy is right before us!
Don't be so hard-headed. There won't be any change for a while after all.
What do you mean?
There's a bridge called Chohankyo ahead. There's a river under the cliff and a bridge over it. The situation will change there probably.
Hmm... It's a suitable spot for counterattack.
That's it. Ryubi army is probably considering that too... But, knowing that, not like we can do anything. We just have to wait patiently.
Ugh... still, put some spirit to it. Your laziness will affect soldiers!
Oh, that's true... Well, I'll accept that warning with gratitude, but we'll still need to relax for a while.
Hm... Do as you please!
Kazuto: Nene! How are the civilians!?
They've crossed the bridge safely and are gaining some distance!
Kazuto: Okay! What about the construction!?
It's perfect!
Kazuto: Thanks! Rinrin, Ren! The preparations are finished! Let's turn the army around!
...(nod)
Understood! Then, everyone, turn right!
Ryubi army: Yes!
Raise Rinrin and Ren's flags with all you've got! Also, raise Onii-chan's flag while you're at it!
Don't forget about Nene's flag too!
...Ah, sorry, I forgot.
That's too cruel!
Haha, sorry, sorry... Then, raise Nene's flag too and that's where we're done with preparations!
Kazuto: Good. This battle is not a battle to win. Not losing is the key!
Kazuto: We have to hold on so the people behind us can get as far as possible!
Ryubi army: Yes!
Gi soldier: Ryubi army is turning around at the other side of the bridge ahead!
Yeah, here they come! They're finally up for some fighting!
Seems so... report on enemy flags! (Have a surprise there)
Gi soldier: A main flag. And near it Cho, Chin and... Ryo!?
Ryo! What color is that flag!?
Gi soldier: Deep red! It's the Flying General Ryofu! (seems like that's her title)
R, Ryofu!? Wasn't there a rumor she was killed by Ryubi...?
It means they tricked us good... Chouhi, Ryofu and Chinkyu. (Yup, you can start hearing Kenshiro's quotes about being already dead)
Oh... So Ren was safe. I'm so glad...
That's by no means good! If Ryofu's with the enemy it means the casuality on our side will be much greater!
Well, it might be so. But we got along, so I'm a bit happy.
...Don't let your feelings interfere, okay, Shia?
Of course. We got along, but even more, I wanted to fight her seriously at least once... Hehe, my arms are already itching.
Then it's fine... Shia, Shuuran, Kii. Let's break through them and get Ryubi's head. (Damn violent Shunran trying to behead everyone)
Yeah... Let's go, Sis.
Yeah! Everyone, to arms!
Gi army: Yes!
We'll annihilate Ryubi army that stands in the way of Sou Moutoku's conquest! Everyone, don't value your lives! Earn yourself a name!
Let's paint Sou Moutoku's conquest with their blood beautifully!
Gi army: Ooooooohh!
Let's prove our might to heavens! All troops, charge!