The end of the year is finally approaching

Even though I didnt call him that old man, General Marcus, came over to Carlos, my room.

He sat down without waiting for my permission as always and suddenly said something like that.

Youre right, is there anything else?

No, well, its about the thing we talked about. I thought its time soon

The thing we talked about?

What does he mean by the thing we talked aboutAh!?

The exercise, is it?

Right, right, that

Marcus said joyfully.

But that being said, this old man who bent forward seemed to absolutely look forward to that.

A, about that matter, lets leave it to Nals. Pikaru, please call Nals!

The bald Pikaru immediately went and got Nals.

What can I do for you?

Nals, hows the matter with the exercise going?

Yeah, everything is in place. We can execute it anytime.

What a relief, Im saved!

If Nals also forgot about that this would have been a serious problem.

So, how do we do this?

Theres the Alamos hill north of Braham. Well use the fort on the hilltop.

Ho hoh, and then?

The General and Sir Lunos as well as Carlo-sama and Sir Fitzgerald respectively lead their army and set up their camp on the east and west side of the hill. The team which is able to conquer the fort wins.

The Alamos hill is a big hill in the vicinity of Brahams northern part and the fort (even though its called that it seems to be rather small) will be the key element in a battle against the northern Barbarian riders in a defensive battle.

The army led by General Marcus and Lunos starts in the hills west and the new regiment led by me (Carlo) and F starts in the hills east.

As for the numbers, the cavalry consists out of 50 Imperial Guard Orders knights, the infantry was made out of 150 farmer-soldiers and the archer unit had 100 members in them totalling in 300 soldiers.

However, if ones camp got taken by the other team one loses.

This totally feels like a survival game.1

In other words there are three important things one has to consider. Protecting the base, attacking the opponent and conquering the fort.

How very interesting. So, Nals, will you be on Carlo-samas side?

Yes, as this is my chance to show my skills as a tactician.

Fine, lets have a good look at your skills. Then, when shall we start?

That old man is really motivated.

But this side wont lose either, Im depending on you, Nals.

There are still preparations to be done so how about in a week?

I have no objections. Is that fine, Carlo-sama?

Yeah, thats fine. Then its decided, until next week.

Like this, we decided on a date for the military exercise.

Well, then, Ill excuse myself and discuss some things with Lunos. Im looking forward to the day

Yeah, we wont lose.

Please dont hold a grudge in case Carlo-sama does lose, hohoho. Well then, Ill take my leave.

Nals, do you have a plan?

Lets see, well, please look forward to it

Nals grinned and winked.

The day of the exercise.

In front of us were 50 people mounting horses and 250 foot soldiers and archers, in total 300 soldiers.

Though for an army this isnt a big amount of soldiers but when one thinks that one has to lead them its a different matter.

If this were an actual war the number would be greater.

Its quite the sight looking at it like this, isnt it? Is everything ready?

Yes, according to prior instructions I selected 20% of the cavalry, 10 soldiers to form the reconnaissance corps.

F answered calmly.

They were all rather small but fearless and seemed to be agile.

The Fort in question could subtly be seen on the top.

Its quite the long distance and the inclination is unexpectedly steep.

So this is a long spear, huh? Its certainly long.

It is five meters long after all, but in training it was really effective.

The length of the spears the foot soldiers carried were five meters, which is very long.

F seemed to be surprised when he was told this but it seems its effects were visible in actual training.

Is it strong?

Yeah, this will be our key to achieve victory. This infantry unit will be led by Carlo-sama.

Nals said proudly.

Thats all good but how do we win?

How to win, huh?

After having thought a little, Nals started to grin and answered my question.

Completely, lets overwhelmingly win