Chapter 352: Southern War ③ Melisbark All-Out Attack —Preview

After repelling the first attack, repairs are being done on the broken parts in preparation for the next attack.

Those who didn’t participate in the fighting worked through the night.

「The outside is damaged considerably too…… though not much can be done.」

Myla’s pitfall and sandbag reinforcement have been used up in the first attack.

「A few defense weapons can be fixed…… but we’re going to have less in the next battle.」

A rather large amount of ballistae and our already limited number of cannons have broken down.

「Can the ones mounted in the east and north be taken off and carried?」

The defense weapons are installed in all directions to protect the city.

Work has been done to securely fix them in place on top of the walls so moving them would require dismantling, transporting the pieces down from the wall and then building up the weapon again at the desired location.

Doing that after an attack might be considered foolish.

Realistically speaking, the enemy should be focusing on the west and south gate which they’ve done damage to while avoiding the unharmed north gate and east gate where reinforcements are likely to arrive.

「That would be dangerous.」

Leopolt, when did he get here?

「The enemy has performed a frontal attack to confirm how fortified the city is. If the enemy commander is not a complete idiot, he would determine that forcing their way through would result in heavy casualties and time lost.」

「Well, the enemy’s goal is ultimately Tortoent, so it can’t really be called a success if they wear themselves out in the process of bringing down this city.」

Leopolt tells me I’m correct in thinking so.

Is he my teacher now?

「Therefore it’s possible they use a trick in their next attack. In order to maintain our ability to defend, it’s better to keep the equipment where they are now.」

「Alright. Let’s do that then.」

I’m not going to argue with Leopolt over military tactics.

A woman isn’t involved, besides it’s smarter to listen to him.

That was when Myla spoke up.

「Can we build it in the circular empty space in front of the gates? I want to build a point where we can concentrate fire on when the enemy breaks in.」

「That is necessary. I will advise for preparations to be made right away.」

「Mm.」

Leopolt agrees so I give the approval.

「Then Hyuutia-dono, if you could make the required arrangements, and Lord Hardlett…… since a few residences will be torn down, please take care of the explanation to the mayor.」

「Wait a second.」

How is the mayor going to react if I tell him we need to demolish some houses?

Is he trying to push the troublesome things on me?

「Then shall I convince him? If you give me the title of adjutant, I’ll get it done quick.」

A devilish smile appears on Sekrit’s face as her hand caresses the handle of her sword.

Stop that, I can only see an unnecessarily complicated future ahead of us.

「Adjutant!? So you’re aiming for my position after all!」

Celia swoops in to confront Sekrit.

Her sharp kick was easily blocked by her leg being caught and she ends up suspended in midair.

「You, let go! Aargh let me go!」

Celia somehow spins her body to whip her free leg at Sekrit.

However that leg was also grabbed and she is left hanging upside down with her legs spread apart.

「Hooh, what a springy ass and white thighs you have. I’d like a chance to use my whip on them.」

「S-stop that! Don’t spread my legs! Let me gooooーーー!!」

「It’s fine to play around, but tomorrow…… no, it’s possible an attack might come tonight. Get some proper rest.」

I don’t think they’ll raid us so soon at night, although it’s better to be safe.

「I have no duties. There isn’t a need for me to prepare, is there?」

「Don’t say that, I’ll be relying on you in critical moments.」

Sekrit smirks and then leaves for bed.