Then, shall we start? All units, charge!

As Lunos uttered these words the blue army started its charge.

(PoV Carlo)

Here they come, use the Echelon formation!1

As Nals told me I ordered them to take a diagonal formation with the hill on the right-hand side in front and the forest on the left-hand side behind them.

The well-trained foot soldiers were immediately able to form a diagonal line while the ones at the front raised their shields to protect the spear wielders behind them.

Archers, nock your arrows! After having attracted enough of them shoot!

The archers nocked their arrows at once and waited for instructions in a posture ready to shoot at any time.

Alright, shoot!

At my command, 100 archers poured their arrows down on the closest enemies.

I hear the frustrated voices of the other party.

On the other hand, thanks to patiently waiting most of the arrows could be blocked and the damage to our infantry was just minor.

(PoV Lunos)

Dont be daunted, attacking their front wont work, attack their flanks!

At Lunos words the soldiers of the blue army turned around to attack the red armys flank, but then they used the Echelon formation with the soldiers holding long spears in the back stabbing them instead.

The 5 meter long spears effect was tremendous, not only did they splash red paint on foot soldiers one after another but also on horsemen.

Ku, if its like this then!

Lunos showed a sour expression as he saw his allies engaging in this hard fight, at that moment the unit which took a detour through the forest charged at them.

Uooooo!

There they are, turn around and defeeend!

The blue armys surprise attack corps vigorously aimed their charge at the last troop of the Echelon formation but the red armys pike men who had not yet engaged in battle changed direction in a splendid movement as if they were awaiting them and were able to deal with them.

Furthermore, the archers who were standing behind them were able to reduce the blue armys assault groups numbers.

The surprise attack also failed, huh? Then, above all

Lunos shouted to his allied units.

Whole army, retreat to the camp! Ask for further instructions from General Marcus in the camp! Retreat!

After he shouted this he looked towards Carlo who was giving out orders and then muttered.

Well then, this is a precious opportunity. Please keep me company a little longer.

(PoV Carlo)

Yeah, it went well.

Though I was a little surprised by their surprise attack operation but the soldiers acted calmly and were able to deal with them thanks to this formation.

If its continuing like this well be able to win without a problemI also had some time to think freely.

Whole army, retreat to the camp! Ask for further instructions from General Marcus in the camp! Retreat!

As I heard Lunos shouted this I thought We won this but why is the person himself coming over here?!

Eh? Eh?

Why wont you retreat?

While I was still puzzled Lunos came over and stopped in front of me.

Carlo-sama, I want to have a fight!

What is he saying?

Wai, wait a minute, this isnt the right place to do this

I dont think its particularly strange for enemy commanders to engage in combat

As he said that he attacked with a wooden sword and shield in his hands.

Is there no room for discussion?

As I saw his match with F in the Sword Fighting Competition I understand Lunos strength all too well.

Originally it was just a farce and I immediately escaped using magic but I was able to experience his strength on my own body.

Besides, hes a handsome guy popular with the girls so I dont want to fight him!

Even if I win I cant be happy about it as his female fans will hold a grudge against me and if I lose Ill get frustrated.

Why does this guy want to fight me that much?!

Whats wrong? Wouldnt it be bad if the commander gets defeated?

Oops, while I was thinking about such things I was nearly killed (Though its just paint).

As I heard Lunos words I pulled myself together.

Why are you trying so hard? This is just an exercise, right?

Because it is an exercise. Wouldnt it be a shame to let this golden opportunity slide? Ever since I saw the Sword Fighting Competitions finals I thought about wanting to fight you once!

I tried to persuade him while parrying the wooden sword which was about to cut me as he said that.

Well then how about doing that on another day? Would you obediently withdraw from this place then?

Lunos fast sword swings became faster and faster but thanks to it being a wooden sword I was barely able to block.

I cant use my Oricalcum sword and if I use magic the thing with Akatsuki will come out, so forgive me.

To talk while still being able to deal with this speed, as I thought Carlo-sama isnt an ordinary person.

As he said that Lunos started to attack more and more with a grin on his face.

As that was everyones first time seeing someone fight toe-on-toe with a knight in a one-on-one they completely forgot to chase the enemy army and just watched.

How disappointing.

Even if we win overall if the commander gets defeated it doesnt feel like a complete victory, I mean, its not cool at all.

Mmm, I unexpectedly got myself in to a desperate situation