Alarda Army is walking on a dirt road in the wilderness. The weather is clear and sunny today. Northwest Bay Although the weather in March and April is slightly chilly, Soldiers are still sweating profusely after walking for a long time.
Although it was already past noon, the troops had not eaten yet, because they were very close to Biduo Fort. Troop commander Bryce decided to arrive at the destination first, and then let the whole army have a meal after setting up camp.
"Squad Leader, when will we have dinner!"
Josse touched his belly, and there were constant "gurgling" sounds of protest coming from inside.
"We are almost at Biduo Fort! You can enjoy a delicious lunch there! Really, you can't stand being so hungry?"
Makarov took out a paper package from his backpack and threw it to Josse, "Give it to each person. Let's use this to cushion our stomachs first."
"Squad Leader, what is this?"
"The biscuits sold by the Flying Dragon Pavilion are so cheap that you are helping the bastards."
"Flying Dragon Pavilion? Is that the newly opened restaurant at the entrance of the town?"
"I've been there. The cuisine there is said to be from somewhere in the south. It's delicious."
"This biscuit is also a Southern biscuit..."
After chewing some biscuits, a song came from the front, and they didn't know who was leading it. Josse They listened carefully and recognized that it was "Ode to Our Lord Earl Greiman" which was popular in the military camp recently.
"Paul·Grammy~My lord, Lord Count!"
"Soldiers mobilized the entire territory~"
"Twelve elite companies, sixty rounds of bullets per man~"
"He said~ Tough guys, I look forward to fighting side by side with you~"
"The enemy covets our farmland and minerals~ and our treasury worth tens of thousands~"
"Don't pretend to be a bear for me~ Let the enemy know that we are not easy to mess with~"
Although it sounds a little silly, the slightly witty lyrics and this tune are really suitable for marching.
Josse's class also joined in the chorus, and their feet began to light up unconsciously.
"God's protection is like wind, thunder and lightning~Who doesn't know Lord Greiman and his Soldiers~"
"Goodbye~Dear Louise~Don't cry~"
"Not every arrow can hit. If every arrow can hit, then who can the lord find as a soldier~"
"We have cannons and muskets. We can shoot down a hole with one shot~"
"We receive our military pay on time every month~ Who can receive money on time like us~"
"Lord Greiman~My Lord~Hero with the shining laurel crown~Your Soldiers is always the most loyal~"
"As long as you continue to let us sweep away the enemy~ we will overturn the whole world for you~"
After singing one side, just as he was waiting for the second round, there was a scream, "It seems like someone is running over!"
Josse and the others looked up and saw billowing smoke and dust rising on the road ahead, as if a large group of people were running towards it.
A man riding a horse and wearing Second Lieutenant Military Rank ran to Bryce Lieutenant Colonel and stopped next to him. He looked like a scout who was in front of the army and responsible for exploring the road. Bryce was riding a horse not far from the Makarov class.
The two of them whispered for a while, not knowing what they were talking about.
Makarov turned back to his squad and said, "Everyone, be prepared, there may be enemies ahead."
"Hmm~"
Josse took off Flintlock Gun from behind the strap and held it nervously, sweat suddenly oozing out of his palms. Is the first battle in life finally coming?
Then Bryce Lieutenant Colonel became nervous and serious. The two Orderlys beside him ran to both ends of the marching team one after another, shouting as they ran, "Enemy cavalry is found, form a phalanx! Form a phalanx!"
The whole army was immediately enveloped in a tense and solemn atmosphere.
Fortunately, the usual strict training worked. The company at the front first stood in three horizontal rows, and the companies behind them connected in turn.
In just ten minutes, First Battalion and Second Battalion took charge of each side and built a Hollow Square with a side length of about 30 meters.
In the open space inside the phalanx, Transport Company's baggage was placed, and Soldiers from Transport Company were also added to the phalanx.
In addition to the baggage, Artillery Company was also placed in the open space in the middle. The artillery crew members unloaded the cannon and ammunition to build a firing position. Due to an unexpected situation, another high-speed assault cavalry arrived. They had no time to set up Artillery outside Hollow Square, so they had to retreat inside the square formation to prepare for launch, waiting for the right opportunity.
After a period of intense busyness, Alarda Army waited for the enemy's arrival.
Standing on a high platform temporarily built with Ammunition Box, Bryce, Joyce and two deputy Battalion Commander were holding Telescope to observe the situation ahead.
"Judging from the flag, the cavalry running in front are Heller Family's cavalry. Needless to say, the two groups chasing after them are Kent Family's people - our enemies!"
"Are our allies already dead, and there are only a few remnants left?"
"I'm being fooled by this. Deal with the cavalry in front of me first, and then we'll get down to the Heller family!"
Derrick Heller led his knights to run all the way north. Since the terrain ahead was very flat, he saw Alarda Army from a distance.
At first, he thought he was coming to intercept his enemy, but the enemy changed from a marching formation into a strange square formation in a very short period of time. This speed of formation change showed that it was an extremely elite army. At least the Militia under his command could never do this.
Just when he was ready to give it a go, he gradually saw clearly the flag of the army in front - a bright red flag with a golden flying dragon tattooed on it.
It was the army of the ally Arda. Derrick suddenly felt like he had survived a desperate situation, even though he had been complaining about the Alarda Army's troubles in the morning.
He raised his rifle high, letting the Heller Family flag tied to the gun head flutter in the wind.
Fortunately, the other party recognized him. A man who looked like a general standing high inside the phalanx kept waving his arms to the right.
Derrick understood the opponent's intention, which was to let him pass from the right side of the phalanx - for him, it was the left side, and in short, do not get close to them.
He understands this very well. At a dangerous moment when facing the enemy, once one's own military formation is loosened, it may have dangerous consequences. So he waved and led the knights to turn left. Heller Family's team quickly ran past Hollow Square. They were exhausted and could only run to the back to find a place to rest.
When passing by the square formation, Derrick roughly estimated the number of people in the Alarda Army, there were probably more than 1,000 people.
Worry arose in his heart again. Can such a small number of people stop the impact of the Kent Family's hundreds of cavalry? Moreover, the defensive formation they set up was not solid, with only three thin layers of Soldiers on the outside.
What's even more exaggerated is that the "guns" held by Soldierss are too short. Besides, are they guns? The shape is so weird.
Father in Heaven ah! Bless them!