Chapter 134 - Over

I know it! I should get away when I still have a chance but no…. I need to heal up all the people here, and now I get taken away by Viktor, Riou, and Nanami to the meeting room where I see many people, including Kiba Windamier, the former general to the highland.

I already tell my unit to quickly get to the South Window city after the battle is over. I don't want the city to be undefended far too long.

Kiba decides to side with the New State Army after knowing his king, Agares Blight, has been killed by Luca Blight, the king's son.

After that news, Kiba and his son Klaus joined up the New State Army, followed by their personal unit of 500 infantry, 200 archers, and 300 cavalries.

The one inside the room is the general of the New State Army.

Flik, the Blue Lightning, the General of the Horse Archer unit.

Viktor, the War Bear, the General of the Infantry unit.

Teresa, the Former Greenhill mayor and the General of Archer unit.

The only one that did not in the room is Luc, the Cyclone, the general of the mage unit. Other than general, there are also many important people here. Ridley, the commander of the Kobold unit. Fitcher, the acting mayor of South Window city. Freed Yamamoto, the captain of the hit and run unit. Apple, the ȧssistance strategist, and lastly, Shu, the Chief strategist of the New State Army.

"Good, now we are here. Apple, please tell us how many casualties we have?"

Apple, a young woman wearing light yellow clothes, has brown hair, brown eyes, and glasses, and walks forward and says.

"We lose about three thousand and seven hundred of our men, and most of them are coming from the infantry unit. If not for Sir Isaac, who immediately uses his magic and rune, there will be more people dying in battle."

"The second highest unit that gets hit from the battle is the Mage unit. They need to retreat to the castle after they fight against the General Kiba unit."

Kiba did not look apologetic and even looked proud that his unit can punch through the formation to reach the mage unit placed in the back.

"If not for the South Window's Army reinforcement, we will be defeated."

"Thank you, Apple. This victory is a pyrrhic one. If not for the reinforcement, we will be defeated, as Apple said. Let us see what the problem is with our army. The first problem is equipment. The Highland army has superior equipment. They have superior armor, swords, and even their horses are more superior."

That is true. Most of Kiba's army is wearing full plate armor, and their horse is faster and more sturdy. It did not die when it got pierced by the pike and spear. We are rather lucky to face the 4th Highland Royal Army company rather than Kiba and his army.

The 4th company does not specialize in defensive battles and focuses more on hit and run tactics. Because of this, their armor is not too sturdy, so they can get the mobility they need to do the Hit and Run tactic.

"That is easy to say, Shu."

I look at Viktor, who looks at Shu right in the eyes.

"We did not have the resources. Remember that the highlands close all of our trade routes. Tinto is our main supplier, and right now, they have isolated themselves for an unknown reason. They close up their trade and border. Hell, they did not even answer our letter."

"Sadly, that is true… Haaaa… It looks like we did not have a way to get ourselves a massive amount of iron. The only iron mine is the one in the southern side of South Window city."

Shu rubs his head for a few seconds before saying.

"Forget it. We will think about something else. Is there anything we should improve in our army?"

"Medic and healer."

The other looks at me after I say that.

"There is not a single healer and medic in each unit. Put at least one healing rune user in each unit. A small number of armies can win against a massive army if they can keep fighting. The healer will do that for you."

I know about that because I do that when I fight against the Marquis Blackbriar. With my continuous use of Rain of Kindness, my army can stand against the charge coming at it.

"That is good advice. I will talk to a few people who have an adept experience using a healing rune and place them in the unit of an army."

The others nod their head at my suggestion, and even Apple decided to write it down. Are they never thought to get a healer inside their army? Or is a healer a rare individual in this world? Then that is just plain stupid.

~One hour later~

Just like my mother said, I did not need to get involved with the war here. While I was willing to help Riou and co from time to time, I did not want to commit to it indefinitely. War takes time and focus.

I will maybe join in the last battle against the Highland but for now? No, I rather not be tied into an army.

When I stepped inside the South Window, I was greeted by Ginerva, who headbutted me right in the stomach.

"You are back!"

"Of course, I promise, right?"

"En!"

"Where is the other? They are inside the inn! Mother doing her tea party!"

"Really? And why are you here? You did not join your mother's tea party?"

"I'm bored and… And… I want to test my new rune!"

"Really? What is it called?"

"It is called Mother Earth Rune!"

"Oh! That is a good rune."

I give her a head pat.

"Hehehehe"

I look to my left and see Lucina and Eli walk toward me. I hug both of them and say.

"I'm back, dear."

"Welcome back"