Monday, June 2, 2025

[WN] Jitsuwa 3-Domedatta : Chapter 19


Chapter 19

(Kyle Calendar Year 502: Age 9)

Bloodstained Earth : Triumphant Return


Translator : PolterGlast


"What in the world is happening! Why has it come to this?!"

 

Goth Margrave roared, utterly agitated.

 

The small detachment on the enemy's far right, which was about to be left behind on the front lines, should have been trampled without resistance by his proud 2,000-strong Iron Cavalry.

 

However, the Iron Cavalry, the ones meant to do the trampling, had been instantly routed, and only a few riders were fleeing towards him. The unimaginable situation unfolding before his eyes froze his thoughts, and he panicked.

 

"Don't miss this chance! Push them back at once!"

 

"Now's the time! Push back those fools standing there dumbfounded!"

 

"The enemy's threat is already gone! Next, we will switch to the offensive! Semi-encircle the enemy!"

 

In the Hastburg Margrave's camp, at the same time, battle cries rang out from the three commanders leading their respective armies.

 

The Gorman Viscountcy army, which had been on the defensive, faced the danger of being half-encircled due to the rout of their allies, the Hiyorimi Viscountcy army.

The soldiers directly under the Hastburg Margrave, who had been glaring at the enemy army and unable to move to reinforce the right wing.

The Kilius Viscountcy army on the left wing, which had been eyeing the enemy and wary of the Iron Cavalry's movements, unable to move.

 

Each of them saw their chance and suddenly switched to the offensive.

 

Deployment Diagram

 

Hon Hon Hon ↖

↗↗↗↗ Hon Hon   Iron

Ki Ki Right Right Right ↖So So Ko

Ki Ki  Right Right

Ki Ki Center Center Center Left Left Left Left↖↖

Man Man Man Center Center Left Left Left↖Go Go Go

Bo Bo ↑↑↑ Bo Bo Left Left Hi Hi Go

Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Left ↘ ↘

Bo Bo Bo

 

Defensive Side

BoHastburg Margrave Army3,000

KiKilius Viscountcy Army (1,100

GoGorman Viscountcy Army (Slightly under 800)

HiHiyorimi Viscountcy Army (Slightly under 400

SoSolis Barony Army 400

KoCornell Barony Army (200

ManKreutz, Bold, Herald Barony Armies600

 

Invading Army

HonGoth Margrave Main Camp (1,000

CenterGoth Margrave Central Army1,000

LeftGoth Margrave Left Wing Army2,000

RightGoth Margrave Right Wing Army1,000

IronGoth Iron Cavalry 200 riders

 

"R-r-retreat! Retreat to the border while protecting the main camp and into our territory!"

 

Goth Margrave, flustered by the changes on the battlefield, began to retreat hastily.

 

The Iron Cavalry had been routed, and the protruding left wing of the invading army was now isolated due to the counterattack and was gradually becoming purely defensive.

At the same time, the Kilius Viscountcy army on the enemy's left flank had begun to move, making a move to semi-encircle Goth Margrave's army.

 

The left wing army of Goth Margrave's forces, which had protruded and been left behind by the changes on the battlefield, was being cut down one after another.

The Kilius Viscountcy army charged into the long, extended battle line of Goth Margrave's hastily retreating army, accurately striking down the confused enemy troops.

 

As their allies' battle lines collapsed, Goth Margrave's forces began to rout towards the border.

The trend of the battle had already been decided, and the fighting was shifting to a pursuit.

 

"The Solis and Cornell Barony armies are not to pursue. Secure the rear and ensure the gains!"

 

A messenger from the Hastburg Margrave, who had shifted to pursuit, conveyed the instructions.

 

"Commander Weiss, what do you think this means?"

 

"We have already achieved more than enough military merit. It probably means that the task of mopping up the remaining enemies is sufficient."

 

"Understood. I pray for the continued good fortune of each unit."

 

Having replied thus, the Solis Baron regrouped the allies who had begun to move into pursuit.

 

Then, together with the Cornell Barony army, they left their hill position, redeployed along the road leading to the border, secured the battlefield, and seized the supplies and warhorses abandoned by Goth Margrave's army.

 

 

The pursuing army led by the Hastburg Margrave chased the routed Goth Margrave's army to the border and raised a song of victory.

 

Goth Margrave's forces suffered a crushing defeat, losing over half of the more than 7,000 men who had participated in the battle, and the elite Iron Cavalry was annihilated, suffering 90% casualties.

 

Thus, the Solis Barony army, which in Takuhir's known [previous history] should have lost 40% of its forces, ended the battle with an almost perfect victory and without significant losses.

 

"Even so, the magnificent fighting of my esteemed brother-in-law in this battle has truly impressed me."

 

Baron Cornell, who had also been excluded from the pursuit and had finished redeploying along the road, visited the Solis Baron's tent.

 

The Cornell baronial family specialized in earth magic, and due to its characteristics, they often played roles such as constructing fortifications and had not been blessed with glorious military achievements on the battlefield.

They often played a steady, behind-the-scenes role, and they were thrilled by the performance of the Solis Barony army they had witnessed this time.

 

"No, no, this time it was all thanks to Commander Weiss, who devised the plan in advance and advised on the appropriate instructions at the appropriate time."

 

When the Solis Baron praised Commander Weiss,

 

"No, no, the reason this operation was possible was because the excellent earth mages constructed the fortifications, trenches, and traps to prevent the cavalry charge exactly as we intended.

We also received the assistance of the archers. We believe that this victory was only possible thanks to the Cornell Barony army."

 

Commander Weiss respectfully thanked Baron Cornell.

 

"I agree. I intend to strongly report this to the Margrave of Hastburg."

Father also agreed.

 

"Thank you. Those words alone are sufficient. Our soldiers, who have never been blessed with military merit on the battlefield, will also be rewarded."

 

The young Baron Cornell replied happily.

 

"Even so, those bows and their method of use are astonishing."

 

When Baron Cornell's talk turned to the Estol Bow, the Solis Baron's expression became solemn...

 

"Regarding the bows and shooting methods, I would like to request that you keep it strictly confidential. We are keeping it secret even within our own territory.

In fact, if we had been deployed alongside others, we had even considered refraining from using them."

 

"You have my word. However, please allow me to consult with you about weapons in the future."

 

...It seemed that Baron Cornell also desired the Estol Bow.

 

After mopping up the remaining enemies on the border, the Hastburg Margrave returned with the entire army.

Thus, the battle later known as the [Southern Gate Annihilation Battle] concluded with a great victory.

 

The Hastburg Margrave issued a notification to temporarily return the army to the Southern Gate Fortress to treat the wounded, evaluate the military merits of this battle, and celebrate the victory.

 

Furthermore, the Solis and Cornell Barony armies, which had suffered almost no damage, were ordered to repair the battlefield and roads before returning in triumph to the Southern Gate Fortress.

 

The post-battle arrangements might seem like a thankless task, but the order included a supplement stating that abandoned weapons and warhorses would be collected and given priority in distribution.

 

Other supplies would be gathered and entrusted to Hastburg before being redistributed to each army.

 

Also, the bodies of the abandoned enemy soldiers, if not properly buried, would cause epidemics and attract monsters, so the maintenance of the roads was carried out immediately, and the dead were respectfully buried.

 

A mound was erected and flowers were laid along the side of the road passing through the Southern Gate Plains.

 

After all the post-processing was completed and Father and the others returned to the Southern Gate Fortress, the following evaluation of military merit was announced.

 

First Merit: Solis Baron

Annihilated 2,000 Goth Iron Cavalry, leading to this victory.

 

Second Merit: Cornell Baron

Greatly contributed to the annihilation of the Iron Cavalry through skillful fortification construction.

 

Third Merit: Kilius Viscount

Decisively secured this victory through a well-timed offensive.

 

Several days later, information arrived in the town of Est via a fast horse.

 

"Reporting from the battlefield:

 

A great victory for the Hastburg Margrave army! The enemy has been routed! The Goth Margrave Iron Cavalry has been annihilated by the Solis Barony army!

The eldest son, Dalek, although his first battle, was active and greatly contributed to the victory! All the officers and soldiers of the baronial army are safe and sound, except for the wounded!

The Solis Baron has been awarded the honor of first merit, and the baronial army will reportedly return to the royal capital in triumph, and after the distribution of rewards, will return to their territory!

 

This is our great victory!"

 

When this news reached the town of Est, not only the baronial family but also the citizens rejoiced.

In particular, the families, lovers, and relatives of the soldiers who had served in the war were relieved and celebrated everywhere.

 

For this occasion alone, sake and food were distributed throughout the territory, and all the towns and villages in the barony became a scene of festivities.

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