A mid-level (middle-aged) office worker's laid-back industrial revolution in another world - Chapter 181

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“It’s just… overwhelming.”

King Azupal muttered as he looked at the battlefield.

“I think Alice and Takeo-san are both prioritizing eliminating the ogres. There are only a few left, though.”

“‘That’s right. They are taking the initiative to destroy the ones with high attack power. And you can see that the magicians are running around outside the camp to recover. Even if they’re only slightly injured, they’ll drop back from the battle line to recover… well thought out.”

William and Leila nodded as they spoke.

“Hmm… Count Elvis, do you and your men always use this strategy of letting people recover?

“This is the first time I’ve seen it in action. I know that Takeo instructed you to do this during the first major exercise.”

“Oh… Hmm? The first?”

“Yes, we’ve done two major training exercises. The first one was Alice versus 180 people, and the second one was Takeo and Alice versus 180 people…”

“What?”

“The first time, Alice misunderstood that Takeo was being bullied and she lost her temper.”　

“Mm-hmm. And?”

“He said he let them do it because Harold wouldn’t stop no matter what he said and because Takeo gave up trying to persuade her when he saw the evil eye for the first time. And in both of the two major trainings, they defeated 180 people four or five times each.”

“… Four or five times with this much power?”

William asks.

“Yes. As I recall, Takeo said that even with the best defense, the army was defeated, quickly recovered, but then defeated again… It was a desperate training that pushed them so hard mentally that they wanted to be put at ease… said Takeo at the time.”

“””…”””

King Azupal, William, and the First Kings guard squad leader pulled faces.

“And that means… all those soldiers over there?”

“Half of them were in that training.”

“If it’s…. not the first time, I guess they can move somewhat smoothly.”

“Well… is there a platoon of recruits?

“Yes, at both ends of the center of the formation in front of the castle gate.”

“Their… First battle?

William said, looking at the soldiers.

“Yes, sir. The new platoon has been to both training sessions.”

“…That’s a pity… But then again, they’re pretty calm for new recruits, aren’t they?

I wonder if they were really scared of Alice?”

Leila said sympathetically.

“…First Kings guard squad leader, do you want me to call Alice and have her come over?”

“Well… please don’t do that.

I don’t know how many people will quit in shock…”

The 1st Kings guard squad leader’s face scrunched up and refused.

“How many people have quit Count Elvis’ place?”

“So far, no one has quit, sir.”

“If the new recruit won’t quit, how can you quit?”

“Even if that’s the case, I’ll still refuse.”

“What? You’re not confident?”

“Yes, I’m not.”

“Wha… You know how a subordinate’s supposed to say they’re confident even if they’re lying right?”

“I can’t train my subordinates with a high possibility of them quitting just for fun, Your Majesty.

I can’t have them quitting after all the effort I put into training them.”

“…Then how about Takeo?”

“Well… Kitamizato would be interesting, but…

Will he?”

“Hmph, maybe if we get Alice, he will.”

King Azupal grinned.

“…Father-in-law. I don’t think we should do that?”

“Why not?”

“It’s Takeo-san.

If it’s for Alice, he might bring out that rifle without hesitation, even if it’s the Royal City Guard. It won’t be training.

“…If we’re not careful, the Royal City Guard will be destroyed…”

King Azupal agonized, “Hmm.”

“Both are too risky… Huh… I thought it would be interesting…”

King Azupal was disappointed.

William, Leila, and the 1st Kings guard squadron commander all looked at him with a look of “Of course.”

(Elvis:500, Goblin:177, Ogre:1)

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With the Ogre eradicated and their numerical superiority assured, Takeo and Alice were not in the front lines but were watching from the outside… Since they were both bored, they were now walking around the outside of the left flank looking for Harold.

“‘Well, it looks like there are no deaths for now.”

Alice said, looking at the battle line.

“…It’s over. Take it easy,” Takeo said.

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A soldier walked back to the front line.

As Takeo found the walking soldier who was tired, he gave him “care” to recover.

Even now, he was stopping to give “care”.

“Hmm? No one’s dead?… yea I certainly don’t see any.”

Takeo stood beside Alice and looked around, but could not find any soldier that was dead.

“Takeo-sama’s tactics and the soldiers’ recovery strategy are working.”

“Well, it’s best if there are no casualties…

But just when you think you’ve won, there are times where you get hit… so you have to be on your toes.”

“Yes. Takeo-sama told the captain many times, didn’t you?”

“Yes.

But… those who think that without the assault you can’t raise your military prowess will be frustrated because they will have to endure the battle.”

Takeo chuckles.

“Takeo-sama, is our presence no longer necessary?”

“If there isn’t any drastic change in the battle scene, yes. It’s a war of encirclement and annihilation now, so I think organizational skills are more important than individual prowess.”

And then Takeo found Harold.

“Hey, Harold.”

“Hmm?

What’s wrong with you two?”

Harold approached them and began to talk to them.

“We’re not busy, so we’re here to visit.”

“…not busy… indeed.”

“Any damage?”

“So far, so good.

By the way, I like the recovery strategy the captain devised. It takes time, but the soldiers won’t overdo it, so no one gets killed.”

Harold nodded and said, but with a bit of a difficult look on his face.

“Are you Harold complaining about the lack of assault?”

Alice asks.

“To be honest, yes I feel it’s not enough.

The assault is the flower of war.

It is considered an honor to be the first to cut into the enemy.

That’s what I’ve been taught… but that’s only as an individual.

I know that the new tactics proposed in this battle are revolutionary and will reduce casualties.

With the lives of my men at stake, I can’t be selfish.”

“I see, it’s complicated, isn’t it?”

Alice nodded.

“…If Harold thinks so, I guess half of them are not happy about it.”

Takeo said with a sigh.

“Harold, Miss Alice.”

“Oh.”

“Yes.”

“If you think what I’m about to say is wrong, please don’t listen to it.

However, if you think it will alleviate any complaints, please notify them.”

Takeo closed his eyes for a moment, then opened them and spoke with a straight face.

“In this battle, there will be no assault until the end.

I am well aware that risking one’s life in a charge is the flower of warfare, but this battlefield is not worthy of your lives, not on a battlefield of this magnitude.

The Elvis family will not allow you to die on a battlefield of this magnitude.

Now, you must stay alive.”

Harold and Alice listened in silence.

“Well?”

“Well… it’s not bad.”

“What about the last part, ‘stay alive’?

Doesn’t that sound like wimping out?”

“No, Miss Alice. I believe we should include it.”

“Is that so, Harold?”

“Takeo’s inclusion of the word ‘now’ has aroused expectations for the next round…the soldiers might restrain themselves.

I’ll let everyone know.”

“Now then.

I and Miss Alice will jointly inform the commanders and platoon leaders. Soldiers are to use their own judgment.

Also, please inform Count Elvis on the castle gate.”

“All right.

“Then, Miss Alice, shall we go to the Vice Commander next?”

“Yes, ma’am. Harold, no assault, okay?”

“I know.”

The two of them continued their campaign.

(Elvis:500, Goblin:120, Ogre:0)[Read this novel and other amazing translated novels from the original source at the “Novel Multiverse dot com” website @ novelmultiverse.com]