The Sended's

Chapter 41: We Shall Never Surrender!

They still doubt my leadership, how not? The first day I told them to clean up this camp, certainly not without reason....

Most of the victims of war at this time were not killed by the enemy, but because of diseases both from the weather and the environment, like Napoleon who conducted military campaigns in Russia

He brought about 700,000 soldiers from all parts of Europe that he had conquered, and when he returned he was with only 27,000. The massive loss of personnel left Napoleon's reputation in ruins and his colony began to rebel

100,000 were captured by Russian forces of which half died, 100,000 died in battle, 50,000 deserted, 50,000 were wounded. But this figure totals only about 300,000, where are the other 300,000?

By the time Napoleon withdrew from Russia, their food supply was completely depleted, not to mention the severe Russian winters left the French forces unable to hold him back, he said, they died not on the battlefield but where they sat, slept, or marched

It's so bad, if I'm in Napoleon's position, I don't think there's anything I can do. Well even if I were in his position, I would never have attacked Russia without very thorough preparation

Let's start from the logistical route, Napoleon has a way that his troops can move very quickly by plundering the resources they encounter along the journey of the invasion, this was realized by the Russians and they decided to burn every village and farmland that Napoleon passed

This would have made him dependent on the previous logistic chains that were hindering the speed of the troops, but I think there is a way to reform that, a way that the logistics chain can move fast.

My first mission here was to minimize the growth of environmental diseases and to choose the best logistics route, so as the Ruby soldiers cleared this camp I discussed the logistics path with Alfred and the other merchants

"We can send it to a certain point, from which you can pick it up by sending some soldiers" Alfred said

"Why not go straight to the destination?"

"It's impossible, ladies, that traders are afraid of getting into military conflicts" Alfred replied

Eh... Why should I be afraid?

"Aren't you guys guarded by some soldiers? If it's less then I'll add it,"

Hearing this, instead of being happy they were confused

"Anu... lady, what do you mean by guarded?" Eh?

Wait, they are not guarded by some soldiers?! That means they are so brave that they want to send logistics to the front lines, it is worth appreciating and I am happy that they are dedicated yet....

Which stupid country leaves its blood vessels unguarded?

Oh.. I think I'm in one of them.... Kyouka never knew the correct standards in this field...? Well, then I'll reform it

"From tomorrow all the soldiers in the rear line will be assigned to escort the logistic caravans, so you can send them directly to the camp,"

Rather than them doing nothing, it was better to do an escort

"But miss...."

"The number of troops on the back line is the same as the one here,"

"Yes....?"

Huh huh?

I returned to the capital along with some soldiers and some knights one of whom was Sir Percival, all of whom had their duties and I was not one to impose my ego, either, although he was against me, Percival was still the strongest knight in Ruby

Well by the way about ego also I do not hold a grudge against him, after all I won against him....

The journey without using teleportation took half a day as we were only a small group so everyone could ride horses, otherwise it might be more than double the length

We arrived without any hindrance because the road from the camp to the capital was nothing. The villages that were built were mostly in the North because Kyouka was afraid that if the front lines failed to hold the enemy, they would die

But this is also our shortcoming, because the enemy has a small town near their front line that can be used to store logistics, we do not have anything

"Do your duty, I'll meet the Queen with a Sir Percival,"

"Good!" Answer them simultaneously

The city is very crowded, although not as organized as I said before but still better than living in a remote tribal village

As expected here many soldiers are unemployed, but I think only a few apparently there are 500. With that number together with the number of troops in the camp, I can certainly defeat Ladenvield more easily.

I can indeed just send a letter to Kyouka, but it feels like I've always depended on her so it's not good. Though it should be with me back Kyouka's work lightened up

Doesn't mean I'm lazy.... I also have many things to change in this kingdom

"Hahh.." I sighed.

"Did you usually sigh a lot, Ryuu?"

Hmm... It has been a few days not called so, then this voice....

"Maou?"

"I heard you've taken over the military, it means the next job will be easier right?" Ask him

What about you Maou? Already got trust in your own department?"

"If it doesn't seem as difficult as your job, many scientists are enthusiastic just by hearing some ideas that I'm telling them, they want to follow me well" he replied

Haha...if only the military like that, scientists are usually open-minded and choose to process the words that the interlocutor issued, they contain progressive individuals. The military on the other hand contains ignorant people who are not ready for development

"Oh! Right too, can you improve the quality of Ruby's crossbow?"

"Eh... You want to use it as the main weapon of the army?"

"Well, that's not it. The first battle is about to begin, we'll attack this time. If I could I'd like all the weapons upgraded, but I think you need some time,"

"That's right, well I'll try next week to be 200 units,"

Truly a person who studies science from the future.... He alone might be able to establish his science empire? Speaking of it-of

"Hey! What are you guys talking about?"

"Kyouka?"

"K-Kyouka?" Why was she nervous just when talking to Kyouka?

Kyouka comes with her two servants, she still wears a crown, a dark red dress, as well as a bright red robe. I'm sure the big crown is heavy on the head....

"Ah what a coincidence, I'd like to ask you both for something,"

"Hmm?"

Now that the preparations have been completed, as far as I know I have done everything I could for the battle this time. Maybe.... I can do more than Maximilian asks? No, I'll do it anyway

"Hey, is it true that we're going to be in a massive invasion?"

Such questions have become popular among Ruby folk of all classes in the past week, ever since I met Kyouka and Maou at Ruby's palace, apparently even there the air has ears

All feelings mixed into social life during this week, afraid but also patriot, many who enlisted into the military but certainly I will not use during the battle later

The one who enlisted was nothing more than a peasant and a worker, even if there was a knight noble who signed up I would not accept either. They could be inhibited because they have not been trained

But I also do not want to waste this wave of patriotism, I ask that the hunters practice longbow as their main weapon, Maou assures and Kyouka signs his warrant. While the rest were trained regularly with the weapons we got from Edelfield

Longbows are actually better weapons than Crossbows that anyone with good strength can use, that was because the Longbow had a greater range and indeed how could the more inferior British forces in both number and quality of armor win against the French?

Longbows are cheaper, easier to make, and faster to use, but require the ability to use them. With a certain distance, the arrows from the Longbow can pierce through the knight's armor though.

"Soldier! Ready motion!" call the leader of the line

I gathered 1000 soldiers near the camp to begin my plan, they did not dare to argue because first my post was a general assistant, second because all this time they felt benefited

Improved camp conditions, food that is never late, all support the second factor

Ah right, it's time for a little talk to motivate my troops, it's one of the generals' duties

"For the question of invasion, I have observed that there has never been a period during the two years our nation stands, an everlasting guarantee against the coming of invasion that can be given to our people

But I dare say with absolute confidence, if everyone does their duty, if everything moves according to the Queen's plan and my plan, then the invasion can be thwarted, this time, tomorrow, or later

Everyone is bound by this one noble task, be it the Queen, myself, you, or the people of Ruby back there. We must protect our homeland to the grave!

Yes, we must prove that we are militarily once again able to protect Ruby's territory, to drive out the storms of war, to subdue the horrors of tyranny

If necessary, years, if necessary.

However, that is what we must do, that is what the Queen must do with all the people under her, that is the desire of the government and the kingdom.

Even if part of our land and nation has fallen or will fall into the hands of the power of Ladenvield, Edelfield, or other countries that will threaten us, we're not gonna give up or let everyone down,

We will continue to advance until the end!

We will fight in foreign lands, we will fight in seas and oceans, we will fight with vigor and strength in each of our souls!

We will protect our kingdom no matter what!

We will fight on the beach, we will fight on the river, we will fight on the battlefield and on the streets, we will fight on the hills and mountains, he said, we will fight in the forest and the empty land

We will never give up!

And if. and if, though not once believed, that a part of our kingdom was conquered, then the Ruby both the escaped and the left behind, will continue the fight

Until the time comes, when we have the power back, then we will go forward and save the homeland Ruby!"