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(Previous episode part)
We all prepared ourselves and went back to our positions... and a messenger arrives from the main camp.
Kazuto: It's finally time to attack, huh...
Tension of everyone in the alliance was almost material.
I can never get used to such moments.
Kazuto: Yeah... it makes my innards hurt.
The longer we wait for the signal to start, the harder it gets not to imagine the worst case scenario.
Rinrin kinda likes that kind of tension though.
Kazuto: That'd happen to me too, if I had some confidence in myself.
Onii-chan, do you hate it?
Kazuto: I like moderate tension, but the one that I feel at such great events, I don't.
Unlike kendo matches, people really fight to death here.
I end up betting now only my own life, but lives of everyone who follows me at this giant gamble called battlefield.
Responsibility isn't just a word after all... that's why I hate such moments.
Kazuto: ...I wish the need to do this kind of fighting ends soon. (I'm not sure if it ever does, even in Moeshouden. Some bandit-hunts)
For that, we need to work hard.
Kazuto: ...That's right.
I agree with Touka's murmuring, contradicting myself.
...At that moment we could hear a loud sound of gong from the main camp.
Master. It's the signal.
Kazuto: Yeah... Army advance! As planned, do some taunting in front of the enemy to catch a big fish!
Ryubi army: Yes!
Everyone! Work hard, but don't push yourself!... Well then, depart!
Responding to Touka's orders, soldiers slowly begin to march...
Totaku soldier: General Kayu. Alliance's vanguard started to move.
Yeah. But they seem small... Who's the general?
Totaku soldier: According to reports, Heigen's Lord, Ryubi.
Ryubi... A name I never heard.
Totaku soldier: She seems to be getting popular lately, but she's no match to us, veteran soldiers.
I see. Then let's quickly dispose of enemy vanguard and show the alliance commander that we can fight back.
Totaku soldier: Understood!
All troops, prepare to deploy. Annihilate enemy vanguard, led by Ryubi, and take down enemy commander's, En family's, flag!
Totaku army: Yes!
Wha... wait, Kayu! Kaku-chhi's orders was to guard Shisui gate, no!? What are you doing deploying! (Yaaaay, Shia)
Heh... It's not my style to hide in a shell like a turtle.
That doesn't make it okay to ignore commander's orders and rush, right?.. The values are too different here.
They're not. That's my on-spot judgement... And, if you annihilate the enemy, there's no need for strategy... And, what's most important, Choryou...
What?
I cannot restrain my soldiers thirsting for battle. That mindset is my army's power, after all.
...Going to deploy no matter what?
Enough. You can follow orders, if you want to, and miss the opportunity for great achievement. I'll do as I want to.
...Understood. Then I'll fall back to Korou Gate. Is that okay?
Do what you want.
...We have a boar here. Battle is not won by the bloodthirst alone. For you, who cannot see the reality, there's probably no tommorow.
Goodbye, Kayu. Wait for me in the other world. I'll head there too, someday... Come here, anyone!
Totaku soldier: Here!
My squad is heading back to Korou Gate... Sadly, we were unable to stop alliance at the Shisui gate, it seems.
Totaku soldier: Kayu's squad went berserk?..
Righ... But we can't only blame Kayu... There's also my fault here for being unable to stop her rampage.
But to pay for that, rather than fighting with Kayu here, I'll fall back to Korou gate and help protect Totaku.
...Everyone, will you follow me?
Totaku soldier: Of course. We, Choryou squad, will follow you anywhere.
...Thanks. Well then, let's fall back right now! Take care of the preparations to move quickly!
Totaku soldier: Yes!
Hm?... Say, Aisha. There seems to be some movement at the Shisui gate.
Movement?... Hm. I wonder if Kayu deployed.
That'd make things easier. But I don't expect them make such a stupid mistake - abandon an absolute advantage like fortress that easily.
That's a difficulty too, though... for now, let's watch closer.
Yeah... Though, as we're speaking, they opened gates. The flag is... A single word of Ka. It's Kayu.
...Say, Sei.
What?
Don't you feel kinda empty when a strategy we worked so *** gets rendered useless that easily?
Don't ask for too much. If enemy's deploying, that helps us a lot.
...Heh. That's right... Well then, Shiryuu-dono. I'll entrust my back to you.
Same for my back, Uncho-dono... Well, let's go.
Yeah!
...Hear me! Brave soldiers!
The bell of battle is finally ringing! This battle is for suffering people, a battle of righteousness!
Don't fear! Gather your courage! Feelings everyone holds, everyone's power... Gather it all, to gain the glory of victory!
Bring us victory!
Ryubi army: Victory!
Bring us glory!
Ryubi army: Glory!
All forces, to arms!
Take your positions!
Entrust everyone's lives to me!
Totaku soldier: Enemy vanguard is charging at us!
Yes! Everyone, to arms! Erase them with a boar's rush!
Totaku army: Yes!
And when they falter, rush harder and erase them! Show them our might! (Kayu, Imma let you finish, but you're the easiest obstacle of all time)
Totaku army: Yes!
All troops, assault!
They're here!... Aisha!
Yes! Everyone, form up! Take enemy's attack in the front and make enemy fall back using their momentum!
After that retreat at once! Don't miss orders! Don't fail to hear signal! Know that a moment of delay can cost your lives!
If you follow our flags, victory is certain! Gather courage! Prove your name! To grasp the glory of victory!
All force... assault!
Ryubi army: Ooooohhh!
Totaku army: Ooooohhh!
Along with the loud sound of clashing iron, a dull sound of ripping could be heard from the battlefield.
The smell of fear of death, along with smell of solders' sweat, only accelerated everyone's despair.
Ryubi army: Dieeeee!
Totaku army: Kill! Kill, kill, kill..!
Young soldiers were taunting loudly, as if to overcome the fear of death.
Everyone, don't seperate! Attack enemy soldiers in groups of three!
Protect friend! If you do, your friend will protect you! Believe so and fight!
Push the enemy back at once!