Chapter 464

Translator: Nat

Aegir POV

I follow Celia into the city of Tortoent.

The main battle has ended, but remnants of the enemy who failed to escape had apparently caused trouble. The citizens we have left alone until now were everywhere and friendly fire was possible if we entered the alley, so I chose not to act against my better judgment.

Youre right. Its better if we leave it to Erich.

As I move my hand to pat Celias head for a job well done, I stop mid-way and hold back a groan.

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Maestuss attack accurately struck me in the side of my body through a gap in my armor.

Because I had blocked it partially, his attack didnt reach my organs, although it wasnt exactly a minor one either.

There it is! My troops already have it surrounded!

What Celia excitedly pointed out was a lookout tower in the city.

It is a 12 m tall 5-storey building in the shape of a simple cylinder with about a 6 m radius and has one opened window in each cardinal direction for every storey above the first. Considering the beautiful exterior established by the neatly laid red bricks, the building is probably not for military purposes.

There seems to be a dozen or so still inside. Ill round them up in a flash!

Celia huffs eagerly.

Alright, lets see what shes got.

Its no good, were completely surrounded. We cant run.

Dammit, protect the flank of the thousand-man squad, my ass! Theyre the ones who fled first!

In the end, they used us recruits like sacrificial pawns!

I can hear the unrest and resentment from the enemy.

Celias battalion numbers 400 even when excluding the injured. Their overwhelming advantage is unwavering.

Loose!

Arrows shoot up and rain down on the tower at Celias order.

Of course, they dont have enough power to penetrate brick, but they prevent enemy soldiers from peeking out of the windows and shooting crossbows or throwing rocks.

Eclair company, commence the attack!

Her deliciously-named unit rushes forward.

Soldiers threaten the enemies from the windows of the second and third floor with spears while their colleagues bang on the door with hammers, struggling with those pressing against the entryway on the inside.

Souffle, carry your ladders and look to climb up!

Another tasty-sounding group brings out the long ladders used in sieges and props them against the side of the tower, quickly reaching the window on the fifth storey.

A well-executed two-pronged attack.

It is something which a bunch of remnantsand recruits at that, should not be able to deal with. Or so I thought.

Stay calm, its over for us if we get flustered! A little morenow!!

I hear a dignified females voice from inside the tower.

The door of the tower is thrown open and swordsmen burst out.

Celias troops flinch from the sudden emergence.

In that brief moment, the enemy takes advantage by pushing down the soldiers wielding hammers and kicking down the base of the propped up ladders.

Gyaaaah!!

Having the support kicked from under them, the soldiers on the ladders could do nothing else except fall.

What are you doing!? Attack them back!

Celia yells, snapping the stunned soldiers back into action. But as they try to suppress the enemy with numbers

Crossbows stick out from the windows of the tower.

Several of them bunch tightly together in each of the laughably small windows and steady their aim.

Fire!

The collective volley disrupts the movements of Celias battalion.

The allied archers providing suppressing fire would interfere with those trying to climb up ladders, so they stopped shooting.

Withdraw!

Like skittering rats, the enemy soldiers scurry back into the tower and shut the door.

It was right after that when the allied soldiers arrows poured down, meaning the enemy suffered zero casualties.

Once all the arrows hit the ground, a spear sticks out of the window and waves around in a mocking manner.

Heeey. Over here~

They are taunting us.

Grrr!!

Celia stamps her feet on the ground repeatedly in frustration.

You dont have to get angry. There may not be many of them, but it wont be easy to take them down as long as theyre holed up in the tower.

Even though we have great numbers, not everyone can attack simultaneously with how tiny the tower is, so that essentially forces us to split up into smaller groups and attack through the windows and doors. It is a time-consuming task to say the least.

The enemys skill and morale are also greater than expected.

It wouldnt be strange for them to surrender after the first attack or scatter in a panic.

Although they are wearing gear for conscripts, its impressive how they can still keep up their morale despite the city falling.

Theyre pretty good.

I dont exactly hate the type of people who are bold enough to provoke us in a situation where they are rats in a bag either.

In that case, Ill launch an all-out attack! Bring out the cannons and plenty of oil!!

Thinking that she was just humiliated in front of me, Celia turns red.

Gyaa! The enemy is going to attack for real!

Its because you taunted them!

Also, how long is this guy going to stay unconscious? Splash some water on him!

I place my hand on top of the enraged Celias head.

Dont get so worked up