Chapter 333 Episode 331 Gordon's Subordination

east side of the northern Empire.

Apart from the Leos main unit, which cages on the west side of the Gordon faction, there was an army confronting Gordon's army on the south side.

An army that was judged trustworthy among the military forces.

The general's name is Harnish.

A young man in his late twenties, he was originally a deputy to General Estman.

At the time of the rebellion in Imperial Capital, he was involved in reconstruction activities in the south, and came under Leo with the recommendation of General Estman.

Lost one leg, three thousand under General Estman in a half-retired state and ten thousand under his own. He leads a total of 13,000 soldiers.

I learned my anger at the way I treated General Estman, who admired me like my father, and came out to the battlefield to hit Gordon with that anger, but now it was a situation where I had to seal that anger. Trans l a t e d b y jpm tl.ｃ o ｍ

"Any movement on the enemy forces?

"None."

Sighing at the irreplaceable reply, Harnish stares at the opposing army.

I just want to go rescue to the main unit led by Leo, but the opposing army won't allow that.

The enemy forces have an approximate strength of 20,000.

It is Gordon, the general of the enemy army, who leads it.

"It's a licked one" T ra n sl a te d b y jp ｍt l .ｃom

The general came out on purpose to abbreviate the harnish, and because he is complacent that he will not be discussed himself.

I've thought many times about breaking that pride. Each time I've restrained myself.

Gordon is suppressing the harnish, but vice versa, the harnish is suppressing Gordon.

20,000 enemy troops and a general. Not bad if you can attract that.

Of course the situation won't improve, but it won't get any worse now.

"How about a letter?

"I'm here again. Gordon himself."

"If it's an autograph from His Royal Highness Leezelotte, I'll keep it in my room. Burn it, I don't want it."

"Ha."

Although I only read the first one, I never read a letter since.

Gordon wants to get Harnish on his side somehow.

There's a good reason.

There are surprisingly few Imperial Armies joining the Gordon faction. Gordon's breathtaking army is still there.

But the majority of them were still watching the situation. Because Gordon failed to rebel in the Imperial City.

Tr an s l ate d by ｊp ｍtl.ｃ o m Whether it's a good thing about Gordon, who missed his biggest opportunity. Many generals are lost.

The Emperor understands that. So I'm only letting a trusted general head to the front line.

But if Harnish puts it on Gordon, the flow changes.

Originally, a harnish that does not belong to the Gordon faction would be Gordon's favor that much. All the generals near Gordon will head under Gordon.

Gordon was after it.

"Hmm, just kidding."

Daimyo, Harnish had suspected that it would be a suggestion of the nobility beside him.

Gordon's army is blocking the path to rendezvous with the Leos, but it hasn't sealed the retreat path.

Even if it can't be adjusted, if it can be withdrawn, it can change the flow.

Because withdrawing means abandoning Leo.

I can't get out of it.

It is an operation that we cannot do without our political eyes, and one in which we are aware of our advantages.

Leo will suffer over time.

Alliances with the Empire do not come together immediately. Because the Empire has no flavor.

And to sum it up is Erik. I don't even think I'd bother putting it together right away to help Leo.

"You Duke of Holzvat. I don't need it. Wisdom." T r a n sla ted by Jpｍ t l.ｃ om

By now, Harnish had caught sight of the enemy as he called the name of the great nobleman who would be beside Gordon.

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"There is no movement in the enemy army. Your Highness Gordon."

"Hmm! I guess"

Gordon side position.

So reporting to Gordon is a magnificent man with long brown hair. The man's name, characterised by a calm atmosphere and cold eyes, is Duke Rolf von Holzvat.

He is the head of the Duke of Holzvat, the famous family of the Empire.

During the Imperial Rebellion, Rolf was on Gordon.

During the imperial battle, Rolf sent himself to the Gordon faction and his second son to the Erik faction as a security measure. Looks like either one of us can win.

That is how the Duke of Holzvat family has maintained its position.

However, during the rebellion, Rolf decided to follow Gordon and ran under Gordon, including his eldest son, Geed, and his second son, Liner.

Seeing that, few nobles followed Rolf. For that reason, Rolf had established a definite position within the Gordon faction.

Together, the knights of the nobles also retained a definite fighting power, and Gordon respected such a Rolf.

That's why I was following Rolf's plan even though I thought it would be roundabout.

"Duke of Holzvat. I hear William allowed the enemy to replenish us, but can we stay put for a long time? T ra ns la t e d by Ｊpｍ t l .c oｍ

"The situation is no different. Only Cage Castle can do what Prince Leonardo can to get the food coming. No matter how long it takes, as long as the situation remains unchanged, there will be no alliance with the Empire."

"You mean the reinforcements won't come even if you endure it"

"Exactly. And over time, more generals will come to us. His Highness William has successfully seized prototype weapons in exchange for food. That analysis has also begun. Time is on our side."

Gordon nods at Rolf's explanation.

I had a desire to smash the army in front of me right now, but I can't help but lose by doing that.

I will always win even over time.

Now Gordon was hungry for victory.

Because we know that, Rolf was proposing a lasting war. For an empire surrounded by enemies, the most unpleasant thing to do is prolong the war.

"Speaking of which. His Royal Highness Henrik was hoping to make an appearance?

"Henrik... you think I'd betray you?

"What do you think? I'm the younger brother of His Highness Zandra, so I'm likely to betray you by nature. But I already have no place in the Empire. I was wondering if you had the nerve to betray me."

"I agree. Konrat and my mother are in a different situation from us. Not enough pawns. It wouldn't be a bad idea to use it."

"So do you entrust the command of the troops?

"Right. William will need reinforcements, too. Leave it to that commander. Let me take your oldest son, too."

"Yes, I did. What will you do with your second son's liner?

"That one is excellent. You need it for your internal affairs in Vismar, so leave it."

"Ha."

Gordon takes his seat after giving a single instruction.

Because we know that enemy forces can never move.

"I go to sleep. Don't wake me up if there's nothing like it."

"Yes, sir."

That's what Rolf says. He bows his head respectfully.

Gordon ignored it as he felt frigid at the trick.

Because no matter what thoughts, there was no difference in what I could use.

If you want to betray me, fine.

Only smash.

Even if Rolf betrays him, his advantage in the north remains unchanged in Gordon.

"There's also a trump card when you have to."

Gordon went in to get ready for bed whining like that.