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C443: Unexpected / Cruz
“Commander Cruz, it appears that the remnants of the enemy have joined up with reinforcements and taken up position at the Dynamos Pass.”
I received such a report when I checked the enemy’s movements.
“Dynamos Pass, what is that?”
“It is a pass south of here. It is located at the end of a steep canyon, which is easy to defend, so it would be a little troublesome if they were to take up positions there.”
“Well, then, march the whole army toward that pass.”
“Is that all right?”
“The enemy is there, isn’t it? If we don’t go there, we won’t be able to destroy them.”
“But the geographical advantage is theirs

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“No problem. A little bit of cowering in a hard shell won’t turn them into a pack of ravenous beasts.”
“I understand, sir. I will order all troops to advance.”
Since they were outnumbered and outgunned in quality, we decided to ignore the slight geographical disadvantage. Furthermore, we also had a trump card that would shake off the geographical disadvantage. There was not the slightest possibility that we would lose.
“Master Cruz, Marquis Deer Grafful has asked for freedom of action.”
“Oh, does he think this battle has nothing to do with him? What is the strength of Deer Grafful private army?”
“Three ride carriers and 57 magicrafts.”
“Yes, he has enough strength to fight. Please formally request him to join the battle. Well, I’d really appreciate it if he could be in the front line to help us dodge bullets, but since he seems to think he’ll get in the way, I’ll put him on the right flank and ask them to act as decoy.”
“Yes, I’ll let him know right away!”
He is no longer of any use to us, but it is no fun to let him go free like this. It would be funny if he died in a spectacular manner, but I doubt I can expect him to do so since the enemy does not have that kind of ability.
When we arrived at the Dynamos Pass, I had all the troops take up battle positions. They were in formation, and all I had to do was to give the order to attack.
“Commander Cruz! Two flying magicrafts are approaching us!”
Flying magicrafts? I haven’t heard that that coalition of incompetent nations has flying magicrafts that can be used on a practical level.”
“It seems that they are not regular military magicrafts. What should we do?”
“Have the 3rd Battalion take up anti-air magicraft combat positions. Also, tell the Flying Dragon Division to prepare to launch a sortie just in case.”
The Flying Dragon Division is a trump division, an elite unit made up of only Exlanders. Well, I don’t think they would have sent out just two flying magicrafts, but since I had experienced being hurt by just two magicrafts before, I decided to at least be prepared.
“Commander Cruz! There’s a high concentration of magic fire coming from the enemy above us!”
“What the hell!”
I hurriedly moved to a position where I could see the enemy and confirmed it with my own eyes through a large window on the bridge.
It was the moment when a large winged magicrafts released an arrow. The Arrow split up and in no time and became a rain of countless lights that was about to attack us.
“All troops deploy shields! Take up anti-magic strike defensive positions!”
I ordered, taking the equipment from the communications officer. A bluish-white light spread through the entire army at once, as the order was immediately transmitted to all the riders in the army.
I never expected to use the shield armament that I had prepared for the battle against Lubel, Valkyria and the Kingdom of Rhesia against a coalition of weak nations

That made me remember my previous experience of being defeated by an unexpected force.
Damn it

I hope I never have to suffer that kind of defeat again. But there is no need to worry. The other party is neither Linnecarlo nor the rider who operated that legendary magicraft.