Good day, this is Jilbagias, who was ambushed just when he thought that this picnic-like training wouldn't end uneventfully.
Countless arrows twinkling in the night sky rained down upon us.――
「【Forbid Pierce】」
I muttered in a low voice.
The rain of arrows suddenly lost momentum and fell lightly to the ground. Kvirtal and company raised a cheer at the sight. Since this was training, the ambush was likely orchestrated by my relatives.
I grabbed one of the falling arrows, confirming my suspicion. It was a training arrow with a dulled arrowhead. Without a prayer or miracle imbued, the arrow's power was greatly reduced by 【Constraint】. A combination of defensive wards, armor, and helmets was more than sufficient to block such arrows.
――And.
A few white shadows leapt out from behind the thickets.
They were armed warriors of the White Tiger Tribe, clad in leather armor and equipped with either knuckles or claws.
「Death to the darkling.」
「Your life is mine, Mas— I mean, Demon Prince~.」
Their monotone speech and poor acting contrasted with their sharp and precise movements. Garounya was among them, participating in the ambush. It was refreshing to see her in battle attire instead of her usual maid uniform. However, the large 『Alliance Army』 badge she wore was… questionable, to say the least.
The beastfolk light warriors advanced under the cover of the slowed arrow rain, their speed hindered by my spell.
The reason for their sluggishness became apparent.――
「Resting on high ground was the right choice, huh.」
Our resting spot was on slightly elevated terrain, akin to a small hill. The difference in altitude provided us a territorial advantage, diminishing the effectiveness of their ambush.
「Does that mean you considered this factor when choosing our break spot?」
「It’s in the books on the art of war.」
I replied curtly to Kvirtal. I couldn’t exactly tell him I learned this from my past life experiences.
While we chatted, the three idiots faced off against the beastfolk.
「【STEP BACK!】」
Alvar Auril’s curse caused the beastfolk vanguard to flinch. He followed with a sharp spear thrust but seemed to forget about 【Forbid Pierce】. His sluggish movements left him visibly confused.
「Don’t hurt them too much. This is marching training, not combat training.」
I stepped forward to intercept Garounya, issuing instructions.
「Omeao~w!」
Garounya launched a powerful strike that pierced the air, her adorable voice betraying the force of her attack. Since it was 『Strike』 rather than 『Pierce』, I had to handle it myself.
Unfortunately, hand-to-hand combat lacks reach. Garounya’s blow lacked the speed of a fist saint’s strike and came from lower ground, making it slower.
「Yes.」
I swung my spear-sword, striking Garounya’s abdomen with its flat side.
「Umeo~w!」
She let out a wail before collapsing theatrically.
「Yikes, there’s no way I can defeat him!」
「RU~N!」
The remaining beastfolk retreated, realizing we had turned the tide.
「…What shall we do?」
The overly serious Kvirtal posed the question, reminiscent of our training days at the institution.
「We might fall into a trap if we pursue.」
I pointed toward the thickets where the beastfolk had fled, revealing the stakes hidden there.
This tactic was common for the alliance. Real strategies were rarely so straightforward, often involving detours for ambushes or outmaneuvering plans to turn the tables. Many counter-strategies exist, but the safest response here was to hold our ground.
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I asked one of Kvirtal’s subordinates, a specialist in detection. He smiled, seemingly pleased I noticed the small details.
「Five powerful magical signatures are hiding behind the thickets. One might be the referee, while the rest are likely heroes or priests.」
I see. Now was my chance to confront those nauseating demons masquerading as the alliance army. The referee could even be Platy herself.
「Honestly, a straightforward attack is just plain stupid.」
Lacking clarity, I sought Kvirtal’s opinion.
「Should the Demon Prince crush the alliance army’s tricks head-on?」
「That’s an option in large-scale battles. But here, in the mountains, political considerations are irrelevant.」
「I see.」
The three idiots voiced admiration at our discussion.
「So…an attack from the front.」
Their surprise at my decision was palpable.
「Beastfolk guerrilla tactics mean no obstacles in front. Standard strategies involve flank attacks, but traps are likely in those detours. Considering our position on high ground, charging head-on is safest.」
I analyzed potential traps, weighing our options.
「Any objections?」
「None.」
Kvirtal nodded, amused by the unfolding scenario.
「But on a real battlefield, I’d regroup with night elf scouts. Their prowess in such scenarios is undeniable.」
I grimaced, hating to admit the effectiveness of those loathsome elves.
「That’s…」
Kvirtal hesitated but eventually smiled.
「Sound judgment for a leader. I doubt Madam would fault you for it.」
However, his gaze lingered on the thickets.
「We don’t know what plans the heroes have.」
A referee’s evaluation was inevitable, complicating matters.
「Noble status is inconvenient in these situations.」
I adjusted my forehead protector and gave the order:
「――Everyone charge. Let’s crush those heroes.」
Of course, I referred to the fake heroes.
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