The amount of soldiers gathered in front of us are the same numbers of my past life's entire military.
100,000.
In this primitive era where its far harder to recruit around 10,000. Exceeding even a hundred thousand is too much. They must've done something, they might have also sacrifice their border with the Principality!
"Your majesty, can we defeat them?"
That's the question I can't answer. With our barely 20,000 soldiers with some of them conscripted back at Jsei, I don't even know what should I answer.
We can definitely win this battle, however, just imagining the slaughter that will happen.
Damn...
And it will also affect the country's stability if these number of soldiers where to die. Being defenseless while the other country's fang is currently pointed at us. I can't act recklessly.
But... That will just cost our war.
If we don't fight, we won't win.
It's the only choice I know, talking and negotiating with the King is out of the question.
Did they do the same thing from before? Why didn't I know this?
"Klanz, did they also do such thing from the last war?"
"No, your majesty. They actually did a decisive battle with the help of the past queen."
"Past queen? Not Pearl?"
"Yes, during the Civil War, The Queen once contributed an enormous amount of help to her husband, the king."
Now that I thought about it, it is really confusing on why did my father's side lost the war.
"The Queen's power is Tool of Guidance."
So she's also a rare magic elementalist.
Tool of Guidance is pretty much similar to that of Future's Sight the current queen have. However, it is far superior than the latter since it can give accurate information and also guide its user to the most favorable path.
However, it also has its limit. Being a Tool of Guidance, a person can only see words instead of event. And so does the path he/she will choose.
"I see why they win last war. And I see why they never lost a war since the King's reign. It's because of that person."
Really, and here I am getting a bit wary of the King. He's just a fool who hides at the back of his ally. I just need to test him just like the nobles. Yes, that's right. We just need to do it.
But... Of course we need to take care of this massive amount of soldier!
"How did the Queen die."
"She used too much of her mana."
"Is that so."
Now I know why mana is called the embodiment of life. If you used too much or run out, you will die. Instantly.
"That just mean that we don't have to be afraid now, right?"
"I... I don't know your majesty, however, if you order us to attack, we will do so. We believe in you."
What the fuck are they saying! Don't suddenly blurt such cheesy words like that! Damn these people!
"Alright, alright. Goddammit."
With Beatrice at the back currently resting at the sole tent that was set up by my subjects, I can rest easy thinking she's safe.
I just need to use it. And everything will be over.
Alright!
"Klanz, I want you and half of our soldier to lure the enemy out near the capital. I don't want this power to go out of hand and give more devastating effect than it should be so unless you think it's far enough, don't stop. After finding a suitable place, I want you to defend it at all cost. Don't worry, it won't take much time until I cast the spell. Is that possible?"
Klanz tilt his head at the side as a confusing order made him question my sanity. However, even I find it insane at first, but the aftermath is almost as good as it is.
After a few moments of thinking, Klanz seem to have comprehend the situation and saluted to me.
"Yes your majesty, I have fully receive the order. When will it be carried out?"
"As soon as possible. We can't exhaust our soldier from the heat any longer. I trust you on this, Klanz. Bring me a glorious fight."
"Yes, your majesty. I will do so as you order!"
"Good, now go!"
With that, the first step of my sudden plan can proceed.
Half of my soldiers, around 10,000, starts to prepare and move towards my right slowly. The huge amount of soldiers currently defending the capital seem to have a confuse expression of theirs as I cast a magnifying spell unto them.
Their commander, a young, with a noble attire, look at the moving army with a dumbfounded face.
Please, get lured. Please.
I don't wanna waste more lives than necessary.
And as if answering my prayers, three-fourth of the enemy's soldier move towards the direction which Klanz's army should be going.
With that, only 25,000 soldiers were left defending the capital. Even if it's almost thrice the number of ours, it's enough to be assured.
However, I won't do anything about the 25,000. I, too, will move towards Klanz after he found a suitable area to defend. I just need to talk with Beatrice.
"Defend this area with your lives. I will take a short rest."
Until Klanz send a messenger, I need to first make my experimental spell perfect. A little fail attempt and it will become hell to us.
Hence, I walk myself towards the sole tent defended by numerous guard. Upon entering, I look at Beatrice, whose currently lying at the bed, breathing softly while sleeping.
I move towards Beatrice and gently sit beside her. I move my hands and comb her hair only for her to wake up.
"M-milord, is there a problem?"
The smiling face of mine seem to have made Beatrice a little worried, and so, I assure and by giving her a peck of kiss on her cheeks which made her more suspicious instead of worried.
"Nothing's wrong. I just want to tell you something, but first, I want to ask a question."
"What is it?"
"You said you travel throughout my memories, right?"
"Yes?"
"Then you should know the history I have studied back in my previous life."
As soon as I finish my sentence, a magic pressure seems to have activated around us which made me guess that she have activated her magic.
"Do you know in our world, there's three world war?"
"Uh-huh."
"The first one I quite devastating, however, the second is much more dreadful. But, of course, worst of all, the third one."
"I thought you want to ask me a question?"
This lady...
"Yes, I want to ask if you know about the term, atomic bomb?"
"Y-yes... I heard the term... Wait... What are you planning?"
"I recreate it and use it to make our enemy surrender, if you saw my memories, you should know how the British defeat the Prussia, right?"
"Y-yes... But I think there's still something else you could do."
"What else can I do?"
"I... I don't know..."
"See. Then it's settled. We will use an atomic bomb."