After Han's cavalry charged, fighting began on both the left wing and the center.
It started with an exchange of arrows. The sky was filled with arrows from both sides. When they reached their targets, screams could be heard from various places, but most arrows were blocked by shields, and there seemed to be little damage.
Afterward, the infantry clashed. Overall, the Burk Kingdom's army was pushing forward.
"The enemy's push is weaker than I expected," Schwartz muttered. "Our army is advancing well." "Since our entire army is pushing forward, it doesn't seem like a trap. Continue pressing on."
The infantry of the entire army was pushing in. The cavalry on the left wing was fighting at least evenly. A messenger came in. He knelt before Schwartz and reported.
"Han's unit has crushed the enemy's right-wing cavalry unit. They await your further instructions." "Well done. Tell them to wear down the enemy with the Wyvern formation." "Not to charge directly, sir?" "It's not yet time," Schwartz smiled faintly. "I'll relay your orders." "Good. Go." "Yes, sir."
The messenger returned. Contrary to expectations, it was the Wyvern formation. "So it's not the Dragon formation," said Schwartz. "It seems you're not planning to decide the battle in one go," said Ryu. "..." Yan, of course, remained silent. "Hmm..."
I wonder why—I thought we should just charge from the enemy's rear, but that's not it. I'm glad I sent the messenger; I was about to charge in on my own. Normally, after destroying the enemy cavalry, we would surround them and charge from the rear. But this time isn't normal. I don't fully understand, but I'll follow orders. "We'll wear them down with the Wyvern formation!"
The Wyvern formation involves dividing the unit into several smaller units that charge continuously. It could also be called a rotating charge. We reorganized our slightly reduced force of about 240 riders into six units of 40 each and charged from the enemy's right-wing rear.
We raised the Wyvern flag—a white wyvern on a green background—and my unit charged first. The enemy wasn't expecting a cavalry attack from the rear, so we could attack easily. After reducing the enemy numbers somewhat, we immediately reversed, and then Yan's unit charged in. Next, Stein charged in, followed by the other three units in succession. We repeated this several times. The enemy was gradually worn down, while our losses were almost non-existent.
At Schwartz's headquarters, messengers were busy coming and going.
"The enemy's right-wing infantry is in disarray, likely due to Han's unit's attack." "Good, now's the time. Order Edel's unit to charge."
Part of the right-wing infantry quickly separated. From there, Edel emerged, leading about 30 cavalry, and attacked the enemy's right-wing infantry from the side. (In this story, to avoid confusion, the right wing and left wing are directions as seen from our side. So our right wing fights against the enemy's right wing.)
Edel, leading the charge, was like a silver arrow rushing through the battlefield. While galloping, she skillfully wielded her slender rapier vertically and horizontally, leaving a mountain of corpses. She rushed past the enemy's right wing, slicing through the front of the enemy's flank. The 30 cavalrymen following her deepened the enemy's wounds.
Under pressure from the side and rear, the formation of the enemy's right-wing infantry was torn to shreds, and the rightmost unit collapsed. The now unopposed tip of our right wing circled around to the enemy's right flank and began attacking from the side. The enemy's right-wing infantry, attacked from the front, side, and rear, visibly faltered.
"Don't charge yet. Tell them to keep applying pressure from three directions."
"We're still not charging? The enemy is quite weakened." "I don't understand it well either, but I suppose there's some strategy behind it." "Well, we've been fortunate to suffer almost no casualties so far."
It's true, having no casualties is a relief. When there are fatalities, I have to go deliver the news, which is very difficult. It's a lord's duty, of course, but naturally, people cry, and that's tough. Really.
This time, I also led 40 cavalry in the attack. But we're cavalry attacking confused infantry from behind. It doesn't feel like a battle at all—it's almost a massacre. Naturally, there are no casualties on our side. It feels somewhat unsatisfying, though that's fine.
"The enemy's right wing is being pushed back and retreating into the enemy's central formation. The enemy center is in great confusion," reported the adjutant who was observing the situation at headquarters.
Schwartz stood up and smiled faintly.
"Now is the time. All units form for charge. Send a messenger to Han as well. We will launch a general attack." The red Dragon flags were raised throughout the army. The general attack with red Dragon flags standing tall was feared by enemies for its overwhelming destructive power. It was likened to Burk's red tsunami and had become a nightmare for enemies. And now it began.
"Yahoo! It's time to charge. Let's go!" Stein shouted with joy. "Reorganize the unit. We'll divide into three units of 80 each for the charge. Raise the Dragon flags!" I had the red Dragon flags raised. It was time to charge. The enemy center had fallen into great confusion as troops from their right wing fled into it. So this is what Lord Schwartz was waiting for.
"Help me!" "We're being pursued, let us in!" "Hey, don't come this way!" "The formation is breaking, drive them back!" "What are you saying? We're allies!"
The enemy center began fighting among themselves, trying to drive away their own allies who were pouring in.
When Stein and Yan charged in, the enemy didn't resist but fled. As we pursued them, we ran into Edel's unit, which had crushed the enemy.
"You people need to be careful! We almost had friendly fire!" Edel said, showing no signs of fatigue. Despite her words, she seemed to be in high spirits, invigorated after routing the enemy. "You're the redhead from Han's place, right? I've heard rumors about you. They say you're strong. Follow me!" With that, she charged into the enemy's central formation. "Ugh, I'm not your subordinate!" Despite saying this, Stein followed Edel's unit into the charge.
In the central part and left wing, everyone was charging into the enemy lines in Dragon formation. The enemy's right wing was already destroyed. The center was in complete disarray, with Schwartz's unit charging from the front, Edel's unit from the side, and our unit from the rear. The enemy's left-wing infantry, seeing the other units destroyed, began to retreat. The battle was essentially decided. However, only Viscount Kroitz's left-wing cavalry continued to fight evenly.