Fitz-Morris Fitzgerald, a knight also known as F rode up the hill on his horse.

40 other Imperial Guard knights rode after the Imperial Guard Orders leader.

Dont loosen the reins! We have to take the fort before our opponent no matter what!

They intended to occupy the fort on top of the Alamos hill.

As the biggest advantage of letting the cavalry act independently was their higher mobility F could understand that fact.

Leader, were close to the fort!

A knight riding diagonally behind F raised a loud voice.

He was the only Imperial Guard Captain appointed to the red army, which was led by Carlo, becoming Fs adjutant.

Alright, occupy the fort. Shoot up the signal as soon as youre done!

The horsemen surged inside and confirmed that the other party had yet to come occupy the fort.

On Fs order one of the knights shot up a red signal.

Phew, looks like the first mission was successful.

Honestly, Im tired. However, thank goodness that the other team hasnt come yet. Well, its natural as we spurted here on horses.

Together with his adjutant F looked down from the fort but couldnt see the other team.

Even though they should be slower because there were foot soldiers and archers mixed in their unit but it was rather weird that one couldnt see them at all from this hill.

Still, for the tacticians words to turn out to be true. Even the fact that we wont be able to see the other army

In the case of such a development F received rather strange instructions from Nals.

Isnt it fine? If you cant see the other army around after you occupied the fort and shot up the signal then theres no need to protect it afterwards.

Why? Well lose if the fort gets taken.

Its fine. The knight leader should always be ready to let the cavalry charge as soon as you receive a signal.

While recalling this exchange with Nals before their departure F ordered his adjutant.

Tell everyone to take a short break and to prepare to be able to leave here and charge at any time when ordered.

Is that really fine? No one will be here then.

Well, its fine, probably

Ill obey the leaders orders, though I dont quite understand it.

(Honestly, I also want to know whether this will be fine)

That is what F unintentionally whispered in his heart.

(PoV Carlo)

A red signal went up. It seems like we succeeded.

Nals answered my, Carlos words.

Its natural for us to be successful till here. The problems start from this point on

Does Marcus really not aim for the fort?

Im not 100% sure but Im probably not mistaken.

The reason?

The General knows that well use the cavalry independently. Given that, its only natural for us to arrive at the fort first. I think its rather hard to conquer a fort with 50 knights occupying it.

Well, thats right

What can we do to break this deadlock? Thats that Generals character. The possibility of him simply using force is rather low. Im pretty sure hell want to attack us from behind.

Why would he attack our back?

The General and Sir Lunos have great confidence in the Knights might making them greatly underestimate the infantrys and archers power. Well, Ill explain the rest later. Lets patiently wait for the reports to arrive here.

After a few minutes, one horseman of the reconnaissance unit returned.

Reporting! I discovered an enemy military unit in the forest on the south side, their numbers are approximately 200!

Is that so, can you tell us their exact location?

Nals listened to the knight as he showed the enemys location on a map lying on the desk.

As I watched from the side I could tell that their position was rather far from here.

As expected

Well then, shall I take the soldiers and meet them?

Nals shook his head left and right as he heard my words.

The report from the north side has yet to arrive. Before we have that report we cant make a move.

Nals answered leisurely.

The ones scouting the north should return soon. Shall we get ready?

Hearing Nals words I also stood up.

Is it really fine to take everyone with us? If we leave this place unguarded and fall its our immediate defeat, isnt it?

Its alright. If enemies are approaching from the north side the reconnaissance unit would have return sooner. The fact they havent returned after this long means that the rest stayed back in the camp to protect it.

Just as we had this exchange the two knights scouting the north side returned.

Reporting, No enemy soldiers were sighted on the north side till the enemys camp!

I see, as I thought. Did you see the enemys camp?

Though it looks like some soldiers were protecting the enemys camp their numbers are unknown as we couldnt get closer. My apologies.

Thank you. I know youre tired but could you deliver this letter to the knight leader inside the fort next?

Yes!

The knight took off with the letter Nals prepared.

So, shall we begin?