The Strongest Dull Prince’s Secret Battle for the Throne

Chapter 325: Won’t be Defeated lying down

Around the time when the fierce aerial battle was fought above the castle.

There was movement on the ground as well.

All men advance! We are going to topple that castle! As long as we can take it down, there is no point to their supplies!

General Bartel, the acting commander of the rebel army issued his order to attack.

It was, of course, tactically correct.

If they can apply pressure to their enemy on the ground, the enemy will have no choice but to relocate their personnel to protect the castle. Moreover, this is to prevent the enemy from having a proper meal and rest.

This attack will serve to prevent their enemy from recovering.

However, apart from that, General Bartel was also impatient.

Damn you..! William!

General Bartel has requested that William takes his men out to the supply base.

In other words, General Bartel will be the one who bears the most responsibility for falling into the enemys trap.

William was only pretending to be hesitant and tricked General Bartel into the position where he has to bear the responsibility in the unlikely event.

If the enemy can safely deliver the supply, General Bartel will surely be removed from the frontline. Perhaps, even his position as a general might be in jeopardy.

He has to prevent the enemy from delivering supply to the castle at all cost.

With a frown on his face, General Bartel keeps giving orders to his men.

As a man who became a general through only his military achievements, General Bartel is quite flexible.

He shrinks down the encirclement and puts pressure on the enemy by attacking the castle with siege weapons.

The catapult attack is unlikely to hit the flying dragons but there is still a slight chance that it might hit the enemy transport unit in the back. If he can make the enemy think like that then the plan is successful enough.

The rest will depend on the battle in the sky.

If William can get past the enemy then their transport will be interrupted.

The fact that he has to rely on William, who shifted the responsibility to him, disgusted General Bartel but he held it in.

Have the whole army shout Prince Williams name. If we can raise the morale then our winning chance will increase.

It is a small thing. Still, it is better than nothing.

However, a doubt raised into his mind when the messenger who should be beside him did not respond.

General Bartel is now at the temporary command post. There are many commanders there communicating General Bartels commands to their units.

Messengers always remain on standby and it is impossible for any of his commands to go unheard.

Dont tell me!?

General Bartel puts his hand on the sword at his waist and tries to look behind him.

The eyes of the people at the command post were focused on the castle in front.

It is difficult for them to notice whats going on behind them.

They got him.

When he thought so, a blade was already pierced through his stomach.

Ugh

Good guess, General. I am here for your life.

Behind him was a petite soldier.

However, that soldier is not a soldier under his command.

That soldier is, of course, not one of Williams either.

You.coward..

A rebel doesnt have any right to call others a coward. Besides, deception is also a tactic you know.

With that said, the soldier pulls the sword out.

General collapsed with a loud noise.

Finally, those at the command post noticed that General Bartel was attacked.

The command post fell into complete chaos.

However.

Calm down! Treat the general! We will pursue the attacker!

A cavalry unit that was nearby calmed the chaotic command post and chased after the attacker who ran away.

Those inside the command post leave pursuing the attacker to them and rush to General Bartel.

Sir! Please hang on!

Keep pressure on the wound! He is bleeding out!

You, idiots

General Bartel stops his aides who tried to treat him.

It is not a wound that he can survive.

He intuitively knew that such a wound was inflicted on purpose. He was not killed instantly because they wanted him to bleed out slowly.

Why?

To make his aides occupied with treating him of course.

During that time, the ground forces that lost their commander will be in chaos. The longer his aides are away, the worse the confusion.

And there is also another reason.

We have no..cavalry near this place..

General spoke while spitting out blood.

He knows the placement of all nearby units.

There is no cavalry here. All of them should already be on the frontline.

In other words.

That unit.was also an enemy

Yes!? General!? Please say it again! We cant hear you!

General Bartel heard that and gave up speaking.

He probably cant speak properly anymore.

Giving up everything, General Bartel let go of the strength in his body.

But he has only one regret.

Please forgive this weak subordinateYour Highness Gordon

He couldnt live to witness the supremacy of the lord he served.

However, that is not so bad either.

If the result turns out ugly, he will not have to look at it.

Dying while seeing a good dream might be his one true desire.

While picturing the image of Gordon sitting on the throne, General Bartel slowly closed his eyes.

Excellently done. Vinfried-sama.

Excellent huh. The enemy was just caught off guard.

Lynfia smiles as she looks at the moody Vin who is saying that he should be able to do it better.

This strategist of Leo has incredibly low self-esteem.

However, I still managed to assassinate the enemy general and slip away successfully.

Something like that was just a blind imitation of Als strategy. If that is excellent then it just means that Als plan is excellent, thats all.

Vin was a strategist that has almost no connections with unconventional ideas.

He is not the type to create new things by himself.

Thats why Vin sees himself as a third-rate strategist.

However, according to Lynfias evaluation of him, that is not the case.

As proof of that, Vin has led 3,000 elite troops and repelled the enemy attack at the branch castle time after time.

Certainly, there was nothing new in the tactics he used. However, he has the ability to quickly decide on a strategist appropriate to the situation.

Even if he cant come up with a plan to invade the enemy command post like this time, he has the power to arrange it immediately.

Dont you think that you are being too strict with yourself?

I am not strict with myself at all. I am the future emperors strategist. Its a matter of course that I can do this much.

He set his view high and those who are above that view were set as his standard.

That was the distorted point of Vin.

However, the strong aspiration inside him was similar to Leos.

A vassal that resembles his lord.

While gazing at the castle, Lynfia thinks that it might actually be a good combination.

Will Sieg be in time I wonder.

I dont know. Well, no one would care if a bear walked on the battlefield. He can probably get inside the castle without any trouble.

When the enemy Dragon Knights began to move, Vin formed a surprise attack unit and was mobilizing them to defeat the enemy general.

During that time, Vin sent Sieg to the castle.

He thought that it would be better to have someone at Leos side.

The main battlefield is the sky. No matter how hard he tries, he can not fly.

He doesnt know if Sieg will be useful but its better than nothing.

Thinking so, Vin was frustrated at his own incompetence.

If Sieg ended up not being of help, it means that he just discarded a precious piece on the board.

Seeing his mood turning bad at the possibility that his plan was too naive, Lynfia sighs at him.

Now! Defeat Prince Leonard!!

When Finn and Nova fell to the ground and the enemy formation was disturbed.

The Black Dragon Knights didnt miss that chance to close in on Leo.

As though to not allow them to do as they please, the 6th Corp took position around Leo.

However.

No! Their aim is not me!

If they really aim for Leos head then either William or Roger will move first.

However, the two are currently absent from Leos view.

Their real aim is not him.

Leo then realized their true aim.

Everyone, take cover! Their aim is the magic wands!

The purpose of making the injured knights fall back to the rear was to avoid the magic wands falling into the enemys hands.

Even if the escort of the convoy was getting thinner because of it, the magic wands have the worth to be protected.

After all, it is a weapon that provides a big advantage in the sky.

William and Roger must be aiming for it.

The 6th Corp already moved in to protect Leo.

Their formation that covers a lot of areas was shrunk to center around Leo. They can not get to the Imperial Knights who were fighting far away in time.

Momentary isolation.

Without missing that, William and Roger were aiming for the Imperial Knights.

Kuh!

Right! Roger!

Got it!

An Imperial Knight was caught in a pincer attack by William and Roger.

When he realized that he can not win, he jumped off his falcon with his magic wand.

He couldnt hand it over.

The others might be able to recover it if it falls to the ground but if he got caught here, the wand will definitely get taken away.

It was his loyalty as an Imperial Knight.

However, the moment he jumped off.

Rogers sword pierced the Imperial Knight and William grabbed his arm that was holding the magic wand. He then cut it off along with the wand.

All men withdraw! We can no longer stop their convoy! Dont let them cause any more damage!

Damn it! Chase him! Dont let the Dragon Prince escape!

Lambert issued his command and the 6th Corp was ready to pursue him.

Finn also joined up with them.

However.

You dont have to chase him. It will just increase the damage on our side.

But!

Its unnecessary.

Leo said and advanced a little by himself.

Seeing that, William who was trying to withdraw turns to face Leo.

I will let you have the supply. But I am taking this.

As expected of the Dragon Prince. It seems that you will not accept defeat lying down huh.

.thats quite carefree of you though?

Do I look like that?

There is no change in Leos tone or expressions.

Still, William felt absolute confidence behind his actions.

I have to be careful.

With that renewed determination, William left the place.

Finn Brost! Dragon Knight of Adler! I will let you have this duel! Your head will be mine next time!

With that said, Roger followed after William.

While keeping an eye on their withdrawal, he gives an order to hurry the supply transportation and distribution.

Its over

No, its only the beginning.

Your Highness?

As long as I am here, Prince William can not move freely. I will have to keep his eyes on me as much as possible. Thats the purpose of our fight from now on. Will you help me?

Yes, sir! I will definitely be useful!

Said Finn as he lowered his head.

Thus, the supply delivery operation was successful.