Pseudo-Villaines

Battle, Begin! (1)

Like a tornado, Duke Cetner's troops swept into the surrounding areas and occupied the place. It was not difficult for Duke Cetner considering the surrounding areas were not well-fortified territories. In addition, Duke Cetner also had Qualitative and quantitative advantages given how great the resources he had.

After confirming that the landlord who initially sided with duke Ankwicz and the royal family turned his back on him, Duke Cetner quickly turned his troops eastward, the capital of the Warsaw kingdom, Krakov.

During the journey, not a single opposing army was sent to intercept the forces of duke Cetner. It was thanks to the count Krzys people who sabotaged and ambushed the elite knights and soldiers of the Warsaw kingdom in the capital.

It doesn't matter even if the ambush fails. What Duke Cetner really needs is time. From Cetner dukedom to Krakov takes about three days. The most important thing was how to make the kingdom and duke Ankwicz not have the time and resources to mobilize his troops.

Duke Cetner and his faction managed to gather 300,000 troops, not including 20,000 mercenaries from the western part of the Akkadian continent and recruited militias. This is the largest number that a Cetner duke can mobilize.

"Count Krzys, we'll fill up the supply in the next town. Lead a detachment of cavalry to get the landlord there to his knees and hand over his supplies to you. If you fight, finish off the whole family and the people who are in it until there is no one left."

"good your highness!"

count Krzys brought a detachment of cavalry to secure the town not far from their journey. It is one of the most important cities in the kingdom of Warsaw. Duke Cetner had to be able to make sure more than 300,000 soldiers' bellies had to be filled. Otherwise, his discipline would be shattered and his ranks would be engulfed in chaos.

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Count Krzys and his cavalry marched towards a nearby town. The city is one of the worst affected by the blood rain that occurred some time ago. No wonder the city was so quiet when count Krzys and his cavalry detachment arrived.

Together with his knights, the nobleman who ruled this city went to count Krzys and gave him a salute.

"I'm count Krzys. Based on the orders of the noble duke Cetner, you are required to give up 95 percent of the food supply you have. Also the horse and his feed and the carts along with the beast."

Under the glint of Count Krzys' sword, the noble with such a thin body and a tyrannical face could not do much. His knights were also already surrounded by cavalry. If he showed a little resistance, it was certain that his head would float in an instant.

With a face of panic and cold sweat, the noble nodded.

Count Krzys nodded in satisfaction. He drew back his drawn sword. To be honest, this was not what he had expected. Nobility is a sly and deceitful figure. But once pressed, they would peg their opponent like a snake. Usually for reasons of glory and honor.

He imagined at least this person would put up a little resistance. But it didn't. The situation is more desperate than it seems. Well, that's better. At least he's not troubled.

"This afternoon they should have arrived. Send my message to duke Cetner. They can enter this city safely."

Count Krzys gave an order to one of his soldiers, which he immediately executed. For more security, count Krzys also sent 20 men to patrol the villages around the city.

I don't know why Count Krzys felt something so awkward. Quickly, he put away that thought. Everything went according to plan. All he had to do was make sure that this plan went well, until it was finished.

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Meanwhile, not far from the position of count Krzys, in a two-story house, a young man was observing the activities of count Krzys and his troops. His face looks very calm. His movements did not show that he was spying. If a soldier looked towards the house, he should be able to see the young man. Surprisingly, no one was aware of his presence.

While enjoying a delicious red berry jam filling drink and bread, he continued to observe count Krzys. The maid next to him also did the same.

"Do you want to finish them off now, sir?"

Hearing the question coming out of his servant's mouth, the young man smiled as he shook his head slowly.

"no need. And don't be in a hurry. If Count Krzys and his army disappeared now, it would cause unnecessary panic on Duke Cetner's side. Besides....."

The young man stopped for a moment. He sipped his drink and put a piece of bread in his mouth.

"That's not gonna be exciting. Besides, I've prepared something for them. Let's watch the show tonight."