frightfiction Chapter 42 Treba's Raid
Chapter 42 Treba's Raid
Upon learning of the army's approach, the king immediately summoned all the important officials.
Everyone present was moved to the spacious audience hall. Klein thought it was dangerous to move them out of the palace now, so he advocated keeping them inside.
"Why didn't anyone notice that an army of 20,000 men was approaching Holmt? What were the patrols doing?"
"I don't know. It is said that when the sentry noticed them, they were already nearly 12 kilometers away. It was dusk, and it would take time to confirm the identity of the army..."
"Now is not the time to think about this! Minister of War, is the army ready?"
In the chaos, only the voice of accountability rose, but was stopped by other voices: "Please give me a moment. I have hurriedly summoned and marshaled, Your Majesty."
"Hurry, Galatea. Send the soldiers to help evacuate the people. On the west side."
"Yes!"
"The deployment of the archers and magician teams on the city walls will be completed soon!"
"Okay, don't worry. I have sent General Rogge there. He will be in charge, etc."
With the report coming out shortly afterwards, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
"Enemy forces, halted at approximately 2 lutz (2.4 km) away! No formation, on standby."
"Phew, this gives us time. Your Majesty, the army has been organized. Five thousand men are waiting at the main passage of East Street Gate."
The King felt that the Secretary of State for War's report gave him time to think.
"What do you think, Minister of War? Although it is an emergency, it is impossible for Holmut to fall with 20,000 men attacking."
"As you command. To be honest, I don't understand the enemy's purpose either."
"There has to be something. Field battles should be avoided. There is a possibility of traps."
"It seems wise to do as you say."
The king and the minister of war were discussing measures to deal with the enemy, but everyone present was attracted by a sentence.
“That’s weird.”
"…What's wrong, Ye Kai? Tell me."
"Yesterday at noon, I conducted a wide-area search in the Mirkali Forest. The area is easily accessible and should have seen about 40 Roots (48 kilometers). But I didn't see an army of that size at all?"
Ye Kai said the name of the forest located in the northeast.
“What? Really?”
"No doubt, sire. Can that region send an army to the East Gate without crossing the plain?"
"What do you think, Secretary of War?"
The opinions of military marching experts are very important.
“I can’t think of that. The terrain on the east side must pass through the forest area. It’s impossible not to pass through there?”
“Can I see the map?”
"this……"
Even Galatea was speechless.
“I know this is important military information. I will never leak it.”
"Okay, bring it here and let me see it."
"Yes! Ye Kai, this way."
The king, the secretary of state, Crane, and Yekai walked to the table where the prepared map was. Yekai used a rope to draw an arc of about 30 luntz (36 kilometers) from a point, and the plain was almost filled.
"In this case, if we send troops forward, we will be able to see it, right?"
"Based on the speed of the march, it should be certain. And they should have patrolled this area yesterday."
Everyone shook their heads in confusion. Ye Kai was silent for a while, then pointed to another point. It was the middle part connecting the two forests in the southeast.
"Going this way through here and then through this intersection, you can go directly to the eastern plains."
"But if the army were to pass through the Monster Forest, the monsters would surely come in droves."
"There are very few groups of monsters near this forest. It shouldn't be difficult for the army to pass through this intersection, as it will only take a little time."
According to the route pointed out by Ye Kai, it is indeed possible to go around the south to reach the East Plain. But this is also a big problem.
"The terrain information is already known..."
This news is chilling. If it is true, then the geographical advantage will no longer exist.
"Anyway, Holmut won't fall to 20,000 people, right?"
"Yeah, that's impossible, but unless they make a big mistake, the city won't fall."
"That's a relief." Ye Kai, who had been staring at the map, said this and left the place.
"Where are you going, Ye Kai?"
"I'm going to go out for a while. Sister, please stay here."
"Wait, Ye Kai?"
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Passing through the city gate and arriving at the foot of the city, there was some noise even at night. It seemed that the message had reached some people.
Some people followed the group of citizens who were being evacuated under the leadership of the guards. But in general, the residents did not panic and seemed quite calm.
Walking south, he saw a team of knights carrying out evacuation work. Ye Kai walked towards a young knight and said, "Thank you for your hard work, Sir Knight. Can I ask you something?"
"What is it, you? It's an emergency. We'll talk later."
"No, there are things that only a knight can do. It's a little dangerous, but can I ask you to do it?"
As soon as they heard there was danger, the knights would intervene. The young knight paused and said, "Okay, what happened?"
“It’s about to happen. I hope to explain it on the way. My name is Ye Kai.”
"My name is Heinz. I don't quite understand, but it seems to be a big deal, right?"
Ye Kai explained as he walked towards the South Gate.
"Should we assist in guarding the South Gate?"
"Yes. And I think there may be an attack. Please act without hesitation. Otherwise, the South Gate cannot be defended."
“I know what you want to do, but I don’t understand why.”
The other party is a knight. They believe in intuition, so even if they are told, it is difficult for them to understand the reason.
“I can use search magic. Is that okay?”
"Yes. The magician will understand something. Got it, leave it to me."
“Thank you. Please.”
For this simple but quick decision, Ye Kai thought that the knight named Heinz was excellent. With the novice knight, Heinz conveyed the message of support to the guard team guarding the gate.
However, they seemed to have let down their guard somewhat, for they knew that the enemy had already formed up in the east.
"Sir Knight, why are you here to protect the South Gate? The front line should be at the East Gate, right?"
"There are troops guarding that area. Do not let your guard down while performing your duties."
“What… is going on!”
About twenty people in suspicious black clothes approached silently. The guards panicked, but Heinz and others were well prepared and drew their swords immediately.
The people in black all drew their daggers and spread out to form a siege. They seemed determined not to let anyone go.
The attacked seemed to be at a disadvantage and suffered some injuries, but Heinz and others did not let them gain the upper hand.
At this moment, Ye Kai, who had somehow circled behind the enemy, released a heavy punch from a low position. A dull sound accompanied by his companions dancing in the air caused the people in black to waver slightly.
Heinz saw his chance and quickly attacked, cutting them down one by one.
(That’s great. I’ll leave this to you guys?)
After knocking down more enemies, the men standing back to back with Heinz began to laugh triumphantly.
"Well done, you really surprised me."
“Interesting. Mr. Heinz, can we leave this place to you?”
"What's wrong? Is there anything else?"
The ominous premonition has come true. Then it is best to assume that the other premonition is also correct.
“Yes, a little bit more… but, it’s still crucial here.”
"I see. It's about time our people woke up."
The new knights led by Heinz were a little panicked at first, but now they have begun to handle the situation calmly.
"Leave a few people behind and ask them about their purpose."
"please."
The black-haired boy ran towards the stairs on the city wall after saying that, which aroused curiosity, but there was no time to think deeply.
"Calmly solve them one by one! You should be able to do it!" Heinz put pressure on the newcomers.