A mid-level (middle-aged) office worker's laid-back industrial revolution in another world - Chapter 174

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“Now, let me explain the situation.” The chief soldier began to explain.

“Currently, 400 goblins and other demons are moving toward this city, about 8 kilometers from here.

We estimate that they will reach the city gate around the 3 o’clock bell.

The current strength of the city is 360 soldiers and 200 knights, for a total of 560.

Currently, according to the emergency response manual, the back gates are closed with 60 men from 3 platoons.

Therefore, we expect to start the war with 500 men.”

“Hmm, what’s the breakdown of the enemy?” Elvis said.

“Yes, sir. 350 goblins and 50 ogres,” the chief soldier said.

“…troublesome.”

“Yes.

We’ll be tackling them in front. We’ll be lined up in five columns, with the knights in the center. As soon as the war starts, we’ll overrun the mages and then charge.” the chief soldier said.

“Hmm… Takeo, what do you think?

Elvis asked Takeo, who was listening silently.

“…I don’t understand the premise…can I ask you a question?” Takeo said.

“Mm.”

“First of all, please tell me the conditions of victory and defeat for our side in this battle,” Takeo said.

“Victory is the annihilation of the opponent, defeat is the destruction of us…” Elvis said with a difficult face.

“I understand, the annihilation of the opponent. Please give us the details of the goblins and ogres.”

“Yes.

Goblins are about one meter in size…about the size of a human child.

Their bodies are not muscular… if anything, they are thin.

Its weapon is mostly a club. They move around a bit and attack to some extent.

Their intelligence is rather low. They will only charge at you, and have no tactics.

One soldier per goblin is enough to deal with them.

The size of an ogre is about 3 to 4 meters.

Their bodies are muscular and monstrously strong.

They are also mostly armed with clubs.

They don’t move that fast, but a blow from a running ogre is quite powerful.

Their intelligence is also rather low, and they just charge at you. They have no tactics.

They are also much stronger than goblins and take longer to kill.

The basic rule is to deal with three or four soldiers against one Ogre.”

The chief soldier explained.

“All right. By the way, do either of them use magic?” Takeo asked.

“I’ve never heard of any of them using it, so I’m assuming they don’t.” The chief soldier answered.

“I see. A simple comparison shows that we have 500 men and they have 550… So we are at a slight disadvantage even before the war begins?” Takeo said.

“Yes. However, as I said before, we can reduce the number by mages attacking the goblins before the charge.”

“Forty mage platoons was it? Chief soldier, assuming the lowest possible outcome, what is the expected number of the enemy at the charge?” Takeo asked.

“…250 goblins and 50 ogres.” The chief soldier answered.

“…I see…I understand.

Next, let me take a look at the map of the area around this city,” Takeo said.

Frederick places a map of the city in front of everyone.

“Well… Chief soldier, the gates are here… Is the enemy coming at us head on?”

“Yes, sir. According to the report, they’re coming from the front, spreading out about 100 meters across.”

“About six hundred meters before the gate, there was a forest coming up from both sides. How wide is this open area?” Takeo asked.

“200 to 250 meters.”

“…I see… Hmm…” Takeo said thinking of the situation.

“Was this too much for you?” Elvis asked.

“Hmm? Yes. I don’t have any experience in actual warfare… I’ve had a few hypothetical battles for fun, but I’m not sure if they’re good or bad.”

I’ve played strategy simulations in both the age of provincial wars and modern times, Takeo thought.

“Never mind that, just say what you think.”[Read this novel and other amazing translated novels from the original source at the “Novel Multiverse dot com” website @ novelmultiverse.com]

“Is that so?

Then, we should wait in front of the castle gate in a semi-oval shape like this plate.

On the left flank, 100 knights with Harold as their commander, and 100 men from the 6th to 10th platoons, including a platoon of mages.

On the right wing, 100 knights and 100 soldiers from the 11th to 15th platoons, including a platoon of mages, with the deputy knight commander as commander.

In the center will be the 1st, 5th, 16th, and 17th Platoons with the Captain as their commander.” Takeo said.

“What are your intentions?” Elvis asked.

“Left wing, right wing will be aligned with veterans.

When the magic is in effective range, fire from both sides to reduce their numbers.

The ones who reach the center are the wounded who have escaped the attack, so let the recruits deal with them.

As soon as the mages finish shooting, narrow the area on foot from both sides.

…Aim for a pincer attack.

Don’t panic, don’t charge, just deal with them.

Like this.”

Takeo brought his right hand and the base of his left hand together, opened them to a 90-degree angle, and then joined his hands together.

“Hmm, I see.

… But it’s going to take a long time… won’t the center be too thin and fall apart?” Elvis asked.

“I’ll go in there.” Takeo said.

“…”

Everyone was silent. 

“I think I can keep it from collapsing.

Though, I’d need both wings to compensate a bit for my burden,” Takeo added.

“…I’m sorry, Takeo.” Elvis said.

“No, sir.

Elvis-san said that he would not send me to war, but this is a battle to defend the city.

I’m sure there are things I can do.

I can’t participate in a war between thousands of soldiers, though, because I’m useless and can’t do anything.”

“Hmm, Grandfather, I’ll be joining too.”

Alice announced that she would join the war.

“Alice, you too?”

“Yes. I’m of not much use in a war between thousands of soldiers.

But I am useful in the defense of the city.

It’s the same as two years ago.

Besides, I have to protect Takeo-sama,” Alice said.

“Are you sure, Lady Alice?” Take asked.

“What? My place is next to yours.

I won’t let you go into battle alone, Takeo-sama?” Alice said.

“… I never thought I’d hear the answer to my marriage proposal here again.”

Takeo and Alice laughed at each other.

“Mmm, don’t overdo it, both of you, okay?” Elvis said.

“Yes, I have no intention of becoming a human sacrifice.

We will come back alive,” Takeo said.

“Hmm. What do you think, Harold?” Elvis asked.

“I think we’ll have fewer casualties than in the original assault.

I support Takeo’s plan.” Harold said.

“David.”

“The Knight Commander is right.

Also, if it is Kitamizato-sama and Lady Alice, it will be equivalent to 100 soldiers.

The center will also be the same thickness as both wings.”

“… Then we’ll use Takeo’s plan as a baseline.

Harold, David, work out the details,” Elvis said.

“Yes Sir!”

Harold, the deputy commander, and the chief commander left the hall.[Read this novel and other amazing translated novels from the original source at the “Novel Multiverse dot com” website @ novelmultiverse.com]