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The Extra Strategist’s Royal Road Chapter 140 Part 1

The Extra Strategist’s Royal Road Chapter 140 – Part 1 

The military department’s competition at Platon’s Imperial Festival was highly anticipated, as it was a kind of inter-state confrontation.

It is said that during periods when there were few wars, it was as fierce as what could be called a proxy war.

Now that real wars are breaking out everywhere, its significance has faded, but the honor that could be gained by winning was still present.

Beckavia, which needed to maintain its external image, had high motivation for this mock battle.

With the first battle approaching, Sophia was gathering the students of her class and boosting their morale.

“Even though it’s a mock battle, we shouldn’t let our guard down! This is not just a simple simulation. Of course, there’s no need to be too intimidated. Trust me and be assured. Besides, we have Wade on our side! We will surely win!” Sophia was enthusiastically selling my name.

I wonder again why I came to the Beckavia class.

Of course, only the teacher is from Beckavia, it’s not actually a Beckavia class.

Sophia nodded with satisfaction as she looked at the students with solemn expressions, then turned her gaze to me.

“Elaine. I’d like to have a final strategy meeting. Is that okay?”

“Is there anything to strategize? It’s a battle of 500 versus 500 troops on flat ground. There’s nothing but giving tactical instructions at the right time.”

“That’s why we need to decide on the formation. Are you not going to listen to your commander?”

“Yeah, yeah. Then, first, we need to figure out the enemy’s tendencies. Do we have any information about the enemy?”

“We do.”

Sophia handed me documents containing information about the opponent.

Our first battle opponent is a second-year class from the Europe faction.

Their official number is Military Department 13.

“The enemy’s instructor is a man named Cadillac Cornelia. He’s a former 3rd general of Europe and was called the genius of melee combat. Now he’s retired and working as an instructor.”

“That’s quite a big shot. The genius of melee combat…”

“Do you have any good strategies?”

“If the enemy rushes in, there are several ways to deal with them.”

I proposed one tactic to Sophia.

Sophia considered it with various expressions and decided to adopt my proposal.

* * *

The military department competition opened along with the festival.

Ars was scheduled to participate in the first mock battle on the first day, taking the opening slot.

This was an intentional measure. If it’s announced that Wade, Ars, is participating, the success is guaranteed.

The grand parade ground, structured like a colosseum, was filled with tens of thousands of spectators.

Not only commoners and nobles but also VIPs from various kingdoms and even some royalty were present.

“It’s exciting. A battle between Europe’s former 3rd general and the supernova Wade! Even though it’s a mock battle, it won’t end easily.”

“That’s right. There have always been casualties in mock battles.”

The number of those casualties was not just one or two. Throughout the festival period, there were as many as 100 deaths.

The spectators had paid money to enter and see such fierce battles.

“Start already!”

“Fight!”

The spectators were enthusiastic about battles where lives were at stake.

There was a man watching this scene with concern.

“This kingdom really needs to change…”

It was Duke Reginald, the leader of the Balas Independence faction.

He felt disgusted by the sight of other kingdoms taking advantage of Balas’s  festival, and the spectators who were enthusiastically watching without knowing anything.

“…Your Grace.”

At that moment, a man who appeared to be an attendant approached and whispered.

“They say the march from the Alvard direction has begun.”

“That’s fast. What about the western front?”

“They say the western front will also begin marching tonight.”

“Are they planning to march at night to deceive the intelligence network? Very clever.”

“But to attack during the festival period… Is it really okay?”

“On the contrary, now is the only time. It will serve as an example by stopping the festival.”

An example that Balas is no longer a purely neutral kingdom.

“I shouldn’t be here. I need to go see Princess Alicia right away.”

Although he was curious about Wade’s skills, it didn’t matter much anymore.

He would be able to see those skills in the upcoming war.

* * *

10 minutes before the start of the mock battle.

Cadillac Cornelia, commanding Military Department 13, pursed his lips as he saw the formation Ars had deployed.

“Oh ho…”

A formation with the commander’s flag at the front.

Considering that the battle is lost the moment the commander’s flag is broken, it seemed like a foolish decision.

Toran, a second-year student serving as his aide, said, “This battle will be over in 10 minutes. I can’t believe that Wade doesn’t even know the basics of tactics.”

“No, Toran. If you think like that, you’re not fit to be even a strategist, let alone a general.”

“…Pardon?”

“Of course, there’s no need to be intimidated just by the enemy’s reputation, but the fact that the enemy has built such a reputation means they have some kind of strength that made it possible. Look at the enemy’s formation more closely.”

A formation with the general’s flag at the front and strength concentrated on both wings.

“It means that if we charge in aiming for the commander’s flag, they will immediately pull back the unit with the flag while encircling us from both sides.”

“That’s…”

“Yes, their intention is to lure us in. Whatever it is, it’s certainly an appetizing bait.”

In a real war, this commander’s flag would likely be a decoy, so they wouldn’t fall for it, but in this mock battle, that flag is everything.

If they can break it, it’s a victory regardless of the damage situation. It’s like a king, in a sense.

“If that’s the enemy’s intention, we should be cautious.”

“No, let’s play along.”

Cadillac stroked his white beard and raised the corners of his mouth.

“The mercenary Wade and Beckavia’s genius princess, was it? Let’s test them. Can they control the torrent I’m about to unleash?”

At that moment, the signal for the start of the battle rang out.

Cadillac attempted a full-force charge with a V-shaped wedge formation.

Their target was the enemy’s protruding commander’s flag.

Thud! The soldiers collided.

At this point, as Cadillac had predicted, the unit with the commander’s flag retreated, and Ars’ troops began to launch a pincer attack from both sides.

“Heave-ho! Good! Deploy the troops as planned!”

In response, Cadillac countered both flanks and led the battle into chaos.

Cadillac, known as the genius of chaotic battles.

He was one of those commanders who read the battlefield by instinct, and his level was quite high.

That’s why he could feel it at that moment.

The ominous smell emanating from all over the battlefield.

Cornelia’s army that had charged in.

The figures in the stands were watching this with great interest.

“I wonder what the outcome will be.”

“Indeed, I’m curious too.”

The ones conversing were Jean Hysack, the great general of Bülang, and Kasim Cotton, the current 4th general of Europe leading the 4th Military Division.

Former classmates at Fensillon Academy, the two were closely observing this confrontation.

The face-off between the mercenary Wade and Cadillac, known as the hero of Europe.

All eyes were on this match, which could be called a confrontation between the new era and the old era.

“As expected, Lord Cadillac charged in. How reckless. To go in even when the opponent is luring him.”

“That’s Lord Cadillac’s main tactic. Once you get caught up in that chaos, the opponent loses their bearings and their formation crumbles. Hysack, haven’t you experienced it badly once?”

“That was when I was still a novice. If it were now, I’m confident I could counter it beautifully.”

“Everyone has such plausible plans. Until they get hit by General Cadillac, that is.”

That’s how difficult it was to handle Cadillac’s rough chaos.

He personally leads the chaos, stirring up various parts of the battlefield.

While dealing with his movements, before you know it, the tide of battle has turned.

Hysack and Kasim thought this battle would flow similarly.

However.

“…This is.”

“S-Surprising.”

The one gaining the upper hand in the chaotic situation was not Cadillac.

Instead, Sophia’s army was pushing Cadillac back more fiercely.


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The Extra Strategist’s Royal Road

The Extra Strategist’s Royal Road

Score 9.2
Status: Completed Type: Author: Released: 2022 Native Language: Korean
I ended up possessing Ars Elaine, a supporting character in the game. Struggling to prevent my death, I pave my way.

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