Chapter 32 – Raising of troops on the frontier, eve of departure for battle

In the afternoon, a meeting was held gathering representatives from each tribe.

While spreading out the map held by the Muga tribe, they will clarify their policy from now on.

“The imperial army that invaded the grasslands has been annihilated. There is still some time until this report reaches the imperial capital. Furthermore, after hearing that report, it will take more time for the empire to actually take action on how to move. And in this time that has arisen, we will start advancing into imperial territory.”

Based on the information obtained from Roban, he talks about the order of conquering the neighbouring imperial territory… the Dockward territory.

“The Dockward territory is the easternmost of the imperial territories managed by nobles. This land borders the Lord’s Alliance to the north but does not face the plains, so there is no direct conflict.”

Therefore, there were no foreign enemies in the adjacent lands. This environment helped and the Alliance did not have a large army.

According to information from the Muga tribe, who travel as merchants to various places, the number of troops they have is less than 10,000. Moreover, their main task is to maintain public order within the territory, so their training level is not that high.

However, this place becomes an important strategic location. The imperial territory and the Lord’s Alliance face each other over a wide area from east to west, but it serves as a storehouse for supplies for the imperial army’s eastern front.

Over the past 10 years, roads have been developed that the army can pass through and they have long supported the eastern front in terms of supplies. We will take all of the stockpiled supplies.

“There are three important towns as supply stockpile locations..Aran, Karlogue and York from the north. We will divide our forces into three and simultaneously attack each location. Then we will advance westward, converge in front of the territorial capital, and immediately proceed to attack the territorial capital.”

The York  team will have to take the southern route, so it will take some time for them to join up. However, considering the difference in troop strength, there is no doubt that we can win this battle. We should be able to bring the Dockward territory under our control in a matter of days.

“It is likely that the first real ordeal for us will come after that.”

Once we secure Dockward, the Imperial Knights will certainly not remain silent.

Moreover, since the territory next to Dockward borders the Lords Alliance in addition to the Knights, there will likely be high-quality territorial armies stationed there as well.

From the Empire’s perspective, they must immediately nip this newly emerged bud of rebellion in the bud. Since the leader is a prince, if the rebellion drags on, there is a risk of defection among the common people and nobles.

Therefore, they will undoubtedly deploy a force capable of decisively defeating us.

That is why this will also be an opportunity for us. The first battle… If it becomes large in scale, the outcome will greatly impact our respective futures. Even if we have the national strength advantage, our initial defeat could have lingering consequences.

And in my assessment, depending on the outcome of that battle, some from the Lords Alliance may join us.

“The Imperial Knights have greatly improved their training in recent years. There are more professional soldiers than before and those with Marks are being actively recruited as well.”

“They are certain to be the opponent we face after taking Dockward. Of course, we must begin preparing for them now.”

“Now… you say…?”

Still, even though we haven’t yet captured the Dockward territory… It’s strange.

However, considering Dockward has already secured, we must prepare for what lies ahead or we won’t be able to defeat that formidable knight order.

“The advantage here is that our forces haven’t been fully assessed yet. This time, I suggested dividing into three armies. I intend to have each unit consist of 5,000 troops, totaling 15,000 troops to conquer Dockward.”

We have the elite and the enemy is inferior in both numbers and training. As long as we don’t choose the wrong battlefield, conquest will be possible without much effort.

Normally, dividing forces to invade territories carries the risk of being defeated individually. However, this time, the enemy doesn’t possess such strength and there’s confidence in seizing the capital before reinforcements arrive by leveraging our mobility.

Furthermore, if a significant force were to come against one unit, we would immediately coordinate with other units to launch a pincer attack.

Ordinary armies wouldn’t be capable of such coordination. However, that’s what the people of the plains and the Dorga tribe excel at.

The Dorga tribe facilitates exchanges between tribes scattered across this vast grassland. If they choose to, they can transmit information from one end of the grassland to the other within a day.

While they specialise in methods like using arrows and birds for communication, what stands out is the messenger horse arrows. 

With trained birds, information can be transmitted to multiple locations simultaneously and with horse arrows, information can swiftly reach specific locations.

When the invasion begins, the Dorga tribe will scatter within their allocated territories. They will constantly move around freely, providing information on the battlefield situation from all corners.

Moreover, there are merits to dividing forces for invasion. From the perspective of the defending enemy, it can create confusion about【Where is the attack coming from now!?】and induce uncertainty about how to respond.

“And let some of the enemy soldiers escape.”

“…I see. So the soldiers who flee from the battlefield will report that our invading force from the empire consists of 15,000 troops.”

“Exactly. Besides dealing with the Lords Alliance, the empire also has to consider responses from the western front. Considering all these factors, they will deploy a force capable of definitively suppressing us.”

The force they’re likely to bring will probably be around 30,000, including the imperial knights and neighbouring lords’ armies.

However, our force amounts to nearly 50,000. All that remains is to carefully select the battlefield and make the necessary preparations to crush the imperial knights head-on.

With this achievement, Vilgard Zeltreich’s uprising will be renowned. We should be able to absorb some forces from dissatisfied nobles with the current emperor, as well as from the lords’ union.

After all, the Lords Alliance lacks a single royal family member to support. Their fight is merely a rebellion of local lords without any righteous cause.

If a suitable leader appears at this juncture, others will surely rally behind them.

The son of the former emperor, married to Mayo, who has already stood against the current emperor and shattered the imperial knights. From the perspective of the Lords Alliance, I’m the ideal leader.

Therefore, victory in the upcoming battles becomes an absolute necessity.

Preparing for the battles ahead with a clear vision, we proceed with more detailed discussions. At the same time, we assess how much manoeuvrability the people of the plains have and confirm the types of troops we can deploy.

While it would be preferable for the upcoming battlefields to be plains, there are some areas where this is not feasible. The Imperial territory is one such example, with its many mountains and forests.

‘The key to our forces lies with the Muria and Ruto tribes. However, other tribes also possess significant skills as light cavalry archers.’

Some tribes, like the Para and Muga, are not particularly suited for combat.

However, even they can use bows proficiently, if not for close combat. They are likely stronger than newly recruited archer units.

“Let’s proceed with the organisation then. The unit following the southern route will prioritise mobility…”

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Following the discussions, half of the Gagaru tribe were assigned to take care of horses and livestock in this area.

According to the battlefield situation, plans were made to have horses and meat delivered from the grasslands. Additionally, there are suitable areas within the Imperial territory for horse breeding, so it would be wise to increase our cavalry there.

The Muga tribe is heavily engaged, operating as spies disguised as merchants in various locations. Their information will be crucial before the battle begins and once it commences, the information from the Utt tribe and the logistical support from the Kyamura tribe will be essential.

Furthermore, we will use the weapons crafted by the Para tribe to engage in direct combat.

After spending several days preparing for the invasion and training coordination, tomorrow marks our departure from this place. From here on out, my quest for imperial unification begins.

In an attempt to calm my racing thoughts, I lay with my two wives in the yurt’s bed.

“Ah… Aah…!”

I thrust forcefully into Rina from behind as she assumes a doggy-style position. Her ample buttocks cushion my hips with each vigorous thrust into her hot depths.

“Vyril, Vyril… Ahh! Th-There…! H-Harder…!”

Compared to the first time I penetrated her virginity, I now move my hips more smoothly.

Her vaginal walls tighten around me, trembling, conveying her eagerness to release my seed.

As I thrust into Rina, who desires my child, I draw Mayo close to me. Our lips meet, and our tongues intertwine.

“Mm… Mm, Chu… Mmm…”

Mayo presses her delicate body against mine, her small but firm breasts pressing against me.

We change the angle of our lips, exchanging saliva as Mayo grips my cheeks with both hands, pressing her lips even closer.

A pleasurable vagina, a pleasurable kiss. It excites me, urging me to release even more seed.

For a while, I’ve been rubbing the head of my cock against Rina’s posterior vaginal wall, but finally, the moment arrives.

While continuing to kiss Mayo, I penetrate her deeply.

“Aah…!?”

Rina seems to understand the sensation of my flesh, tightening her vaginal walls even more.

My cock, engulfed by her warmth, is embraced tightly. The desire to impregnate this female, to make her pregnant with my child, surges through me and radiates into Rina’s womb.

“Mm…! Ah, nngh…! S-So…!?”

I thrust forcefully and relentlessly, driven by primal desire. Lena grips the sheets with both hands, enduring the onslaught.

“Vyril…! Ah, aah…!? More… M-More…!”

In her tight vagina, my cock relentlessly fulfils all desires, pouring them into her womb. Rina’s anus clenches, her hips trembling continuously.