A Battle of Pursuit

For the battle between the Ogress army and the Cordovan army, it started advantageous for the Ogress army.

So with the Ogress army facing them in the eyes, and without even the previous encampment to retreat to as well, they had to take formation and fight.

Meanwhile, the Ogress army had completed all of its preparations.

They occupied the strategic positions and attacked the Cordovan army from the high ground.

I was commanded by the Casalian knight orders vice-captain, Reyas. He was a militaristic man renowned even in other countries.

They were facing Cordovas infantry, which numbered the same. And although their skill was about equal with each other, Cordova had more experience.

So far their equipment had been overwhelmingly better, so for Cordova that had completed enhanced training, this was the first time they had faced forces that fought evenly with them.

Until then, they oppressed their enemies, encircled them, and trampled their very existences.

And so if there was no difference in their soldiers qualities, the main problems became strategy and numbers.

However, most importantly, their numbers were different.

Their cavalry was being encircled and prevented from doing their job, and their infantry was half surrounded by double their number. In that kind of a situation, the fact that Cordovas control hadnt collapsed was abnormal.

So Reyas, seeing how it was playing out, instinctively wanted to let out a sigh.

As long as this perfect situation continued, they probably wouldnt be able to lose. However, the enemys forces held up their defense and they didnt have the strength for a final push.

Fighting for half of a day, Cordova still hadnt given way. Usually, it wouldnt be off for order to have already collapsed.

As for the military strength they had on reserve, there were one hundred ogre troops. If they could leverage their ballistic strength, they might be able to win.

On the other hand, even if they gradually wore down their opponent through a war of attrition, it couldnt be called that good of a method.

Not to mention Maneshs soldiers, they were elites. It would take time to restore them if they lost even one.

They could win if forced into a battle of attrition. However, it would mean their defeat in the war as a whole.

However, a war couldnt come to an end with just respect.

Their strongest war potential pierced into Cordovan lines head on.

Reyas couldnt help but wonder just what kind of training their troops went through to endure this colossal disadvantage.

Then, Rias army arrived.

Having just experienced a victorious battle under Rias command, there were seven thousand dauntless soldiers.

Although Cordova didnt relax its guard, Rias army was simply too fast.

Ria shouted at the lead, entering the sea of the Cordovan army.

If they defeated a general, they could be promoted. With that thought, the rest recklessly thrust in as well.

Cordovas forces collapsed.

Although they obviously didnt kill everyone, they terminated their entire chain of command.

From this moment, the Cordovan army was no longer an army. It became a group of free soldiers.

Carla and Fio lead the cavalry to look over the battle from a slightly elevated hill.

Carla-sama arent you worried?

I cant say that Im not worried. However, just how strong is that person? I know, as Ive fought her directly.

She was surprised and didnt know that Ria had defeated Carla, who had even killed a dragon. The reason is because Guinevere didnt wish for the information to spread.

She had thought that Rias strength was about the same as Reyas from back in Casalia. However, even a person who had killed a dragon was no match for Ria.

Soon it will be the infantrys turn.

Carla muttered. The collapsing Cordovan infantry was quickly being killed off. The cavalrymen that saw this happening attempted to escape towards their home, Cordova.

Serge, Fio, please do not stray from me.

However, Serge used natural law magic and didnt sense any hostile reactions.[]

It might not be an enemy. Even so, we are being watched.

It might not be an enemy. For now, at least.

However, Carla wasnt able to ignore the feeling of a gaze attempting to steal her away.[]

Cordovas injuries continued to spread.

The final blow was dealt by Carlas three thousand cavalry sweeping down.

Those cavalrymen that had attempted to escape were caught by the Ogress armys cavalry and killed this time.

The casualties they suffered amounted to less than one tenth of that.

The Ogress cavalrymen obstinately chased the Cordovan soldiers that ran away.

Ria nearly spearheaded into it, but stopped just before the fortress.

Naturally, all of the cavalry stopped as well. Reyas, who was leading them, naturally stopped as well.

Your highness! If we continue to charge, we can take the fortress.

However, Ria was calm.

But if we use this chance, we can capture the fortress!

But as Ria said, that was not the purpose for this battle.

Speaking to there, Reyas also saw what Ria was speaking of.

They had successfully repulsed Cordovas army. This would very likely be hugely impactive for propaganda.

And yet still, Reyas still seemed to lose to the temptation of capturing the fortress before them.

Ria spoke with an attitude that exuded composure.

If its just a fortress at that level, we could defeat it immediately.

Since her words were spoken too naturally, Reyas blinked.

When he looked back towards the towering, majestic fortress, he felt that it couldnt just be rushed down with brute strength.

Holding a curious understanding, Reyas nodded.

As a matter of fact, the contriving of capturing the fortress had nothing to do with Ria.

(But it will definitely fall.)

Bearing a strong determination in her chest, for now, Ria turned her back on the fortress.

Did she notice at this distance?

After accomplishing his duty, he overlooked the battlefield. In that army that followed pursuit, the black and silver pair stood out.

However, the silver-haired one was different. Dragonslayer. He was perhaps even unable to be a match for her, the strongest war potential on the humans side.

He certainly wouldnt be able to win through normal means. Then, how could he?

They were allied with Ogress for now. That was the demon kings command. It was in his very nature to be unable to oppose the demon kings orders.

Ordo didnt think himself capable of opposing the demon king.

His feeling towards the thrill of battle being even like ecstasy, Ordo grinned as he bared his fangs.