The walls of the castle, which would have been able to withstand rock drop, weren't able to hold on.
Because of his power, he is called a walking castle wall hammer.
The power of iron meteor is not as much as an actual meteor fall. It did destroy that wall so it can be considered as a siege weapon in this medieval fantasy world.
It's an intense blow of steel.
It was at that moment that the lone gunner on the wall of the City of Spike, held her breath and concentrated on her target.
Giney, a red-hair gunner, glared at the target when he was chanting loudly.
Giney was a former vigilante of Ona Village and one of the veteran gunners who had studied sniping from the very start with Lyle-sensei.
She was the only one left in the turret and she aimed at the advance mage who was using flashy magic.
Using the old-style turret might not really be accurate but she has experience and perhaps luck is on her side too.
Giney took the shot and an iron ball came out.
Boom!
The aim was just right.
It was a direct hit and the impact alone sent the soldiers around Doryuken into a mist of blood.
However, that's all the iron ball did.
Doryuken himself was protected by a magic barrier.
「Fuh, so that's the new weapon of Silesie. That surprised me…」
Of course, Doryuken is an advance mage who had fought in many battles so he was prepared for the enemy's attack.
He survived the bombardment. He probably thought that his large-scale siege magic could easily beat the enemy's new weapon.
Thus, he let his guard down.
His magic crushed the enemy's stronghold and as he cheered and watched his soldiers rush into the city, he was caught off guard.
Doryuken wasn't able to utter a single word when Kaara, who disguised herself as a Germania soldier, attacked his neck from behind.
No one paid attention to Doryuken as he slumped forward amidst the shouts and cheers of the imperial hordes as they stormed the city.
Kaara had gone straight into the city, blending in with the imperial soldiers, and met up with the gunner Giney to get her out of there.
It was the first time in a long time that her disguise and covert skills had come in handy.
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In front of me, Viscount Ortholet, who had been picked up by Oracle-chan, came to me.
He looks resentful.
「Viscount Ortholet, you worked hard.」
「I was able to be of help to hero-sama, I have no regret…」
「Are you dissatisfied with something?」
「No, I was ordered to return alive.」
I put my hand on the resentful-looking Ortholet.
In the end, we gave up the city in vain. I'm sure he's not happy with that battle so I have to soothe him.
「I'm glad you did what you could to come back alive. Viscount, you are now going to have the role of commander in chief of the main army of Silesie Kingdom.」
「Eh? I'll be the commander in chief?」
Ortholet might have never expected that position.
Local nobles are useless and there is a shortage of people I can trust that the imperial army might even laugh at me.
「Yes, originally, it should have been Marquis Danavan, however, his specialty is logistical support. I would like to leave the real command of this army to the vice general, that's you, Viscount Ortholet.」
「….hero-sama, to think you bought me that far…」
「Ortholet, be the man you are. You're the only one who can do it.」
「Hero-sama, I respectfully accept that role, I will do my best!」
「If we win this war, you will be known as the great general of salvation. If that happens, forget about recapturing the City of Spike, you will be the great lord of the north part of the kingdom. That includes the City of Lauren.」
「I-I'm unaware of the great will of hero-sama. I'm ashamed of complaining about something trivial….I'm like a spoiled brat….」
Ortholet is not in tears. He's a simple man after all.
I hope he won't be used by evildoers in the future.
As a matter of fact, we don't know how much leadership ability he has.
However, as long as he can command the army and continue to be trustworthy, he'll reach the level of barely passable.
Though I dislike something about him – he's too clean. Even so, he put the people first and rebuilt the City of Spike. He can be categorized as an excellent lord.
He's a talent that I absolutely won't allow to die here.
「Ortholet, when I saw you before, I knew that you have what it takes to be a great general. Fight with me to the end and survive.」
「He-hero-sama….I will put my life in your hand….」
「Use that life well, do your best and don't die.」
「Yes, gozaru….」
Ortholet is having a manly cry. I don't mind how much you want to cry but can you please spare my waist? You're hugging my waist too tight.
Starting now, his struggle will start.
Now, the preparation of the main army is complete. I hope that the castle army in the Oracle's Great cave is doing well. I can only pray for them.
When it comes to major strategy, it's impossible to do anything by yourself.
I'm sure Prince Freed is someone who wants to do everything himself. He's probably not satisfied with just commanding an army of 70000 and is probably itching to get to business.
You should wash your neck and wait because I'll cut it soon.