135 – Calamity Wave 3

fortress city belgrade

A city bordering Hungary, the Dragona Empire, and the Turkic Empire. Hungary’s most important line of defense along the river and mountains was located here, where the Hungarian army and the Franz kingdom army were stationed together.

The total number reached 80,000, and most of the Franz kingdom army was building a defensive position encamped outside the castle, and the Hungarian army was reinforcing the inside of the castle.

“Hurry up! We have to finish the work by tonight!”

“In just a little while, the Turkish Empire will come! Check the defense facilities once again, and prepare for any unexpected enemy attacks!”

Generals encouraging soldiers with loud voices.

Among them, General Fabre, the commander-in-chief of the expeditionary force of the Franz Kingdom and a man known as the best knight in Franz, was also included.

“Reinforce that barrier a little more. Even if time is tight, we must thoroughly prepare for the enemy’s offensive.”

“I understand, sir.”

Although he was in the position of the commander-in-chief of the military, General Fabre was still taking care of the defense facilities.

As we have already heard and know the strength of the enemies, we need to prepare even a little more thoroughly.

And above all. For Fabre himself, this war had more meaning than a simple war.

General Fabre, who was a devout church believer before being a general of the Franz Kingdom.

To him, the fact that the Kingdom of Franz tried to join hands with the Turkic Empire in the past has always been regarded as a considerable disgrace.

Although he had no choice but to follow the order of the monarch, for the sake of the nation’s safety. The situation in which he tried to hold hands with the heretics remained a burden on his faith.

This ‘crusade’, which occurred immediately after that, was seen as an opportunity for him and his country to atone for the sins of the past.

‘I will definitely overcome.. Although the enemies are strong. In order to raise the tarnished reputation of the Great Franz Kingdom once again, I must defeat those wicked pagans…’

With that thought in his heart, General Fabre encourages his soldiers while completing the final inspection.

at that time..

“General, I think you need to come quickly.”

“..what happened? In such a busy time.. If it’s not a big deal, let’s talk later. There is a mountain of work to do now.”

“That is… very important. I think the general must go.”

“..what the hell is going on?”

An adjutant who talks quite persistently in this situation.

In response, General Fabre expressed some discomfort and doubts, and the soldier looked at him and spoke in a quiet voice.

“His Majesty… has sent an emissary. You say you have something to say to the General.”

“What?…Your Majesty?”

Feeling a bit surprised by the unexpected story, Favre left the work he was doing to his subordinates, and then headed for the military camp.

*

“… What does that mean?”

General Fabre with a shocked expression.

In response, the courier spoke to him in a determined voice.

“It is the name of His Majesty the King. We, Franz-kun, told us to step out of this war in moderation.”

-bang!-

General Favre slammed the table with anger at the emissary’s words.

Then he spoke to him in a voice like a roaring lion.

“Where are you talking nonsense like that! Couldn’t His Majesty have given such an order at a time when those wicked heretics were advancing!”

“It is true, General. I even brought Her Majesty’s secret letter here.”

“damn!”

General Fabre opens the secret letter with a voice filled with anger.

The emotion on his face soon began to change to disappointment and concern, and the courier continued to speak as he watched him.

“Your Majesty originally started this project because he believed there was a good chance of winning this war. His Majesty’s current intention is that there is no reason to waste precious Franz Kingdom’s power pointlessly in a war where the odds are low.”

“It’s pointless! Doesn’t His Majesty know what will happen if we don’t stop the Turk Empire here and now?”

General Favre swears again with anger at the emissary’s words.

However, the courier kept a cold expression on his face and spoke to him in a clear voice.

“Of course, if we fall in here, Hungary will be destroyed and the Holy Empire will be greatly shaken. However, even so, the damage will not extend to the Franz Kingdom. Suffering from the invasion of the Turk Empire was limited to Schwyz at best. Even if our Franz Kingdom suffers any damage, it will be very minor.”

“Kuh… ”

At the words of the emissary, General Fabre begins to tremble as he tightens his grip on the king’s letter.

As he said, although the power of the Turk Empire is great, the distance from here to the Franz Kingdom was definitely too far.

Certainly, even if the worst happens, it is not easy to reach that place in the aftermath of war.

But..

Apart from that fact, Fabre could not easily follow the king’s decision.

It was the Franz kingdom that had already committed an irreparable sin against the Church and the Lord while trying to join hands with the Turkic Empire.

In addition, now that the image of Franz Kingdom on the continent has deteriorated because of this, if they betrayed it again here, it would really cross an irreversible river.

‘Yes, but… it is His Majesty’s order… as a subject, I cannot refuse…”

In such deep anguish, General Favre began to ponder endlessly what decision to make.

And… the decision he finally made in his mind.

that is..

*

Gerard on top of the castle wall with his lieutenants.

His gaze was now on the huge force that was positioned directly in front of him.

“They are the Turks..”

A huge army forming formation across the river…

Looking at them, who could not see the end even over the horizon, Gerard was able to realize once again how great the power of the enemies they would face.

‘Those that can be seen everywhere are werewolves.. and… those flying in the sky… are they sirens? I’ve seen it a few times in battles with the Dragona Empire, but it’s the first time I’ve seen it on such a grand scale…’

The number of sirens that can be seen at first glance is almost thousands.

Mostly with light brown wings, they slowly flew over the formations of the Turkic Empire, appearing to be watching them intermittently.

‘This is how it controls not only the land, but even the sky. Certainly, this battle… it won’t be easy, at least until the rescuers arrive.’

The forces of the Kingdom of Poland and the Kalmar allies, which are currently rapidly moving south from the north.

They still had to wait two more days before they arrived, and in the meantime, their job was to defend the place until then.

‘Fortunately, Franz’s strength is also formidable. In addition, our Black Legion is also a strong army that will never be pushed back by them, even though they are few in number. If we risk our lives and fight, we should be able to survive in about two days.’

Gerard has a positive mindset and resolves against such a difficult enemy.

at that time..

“Hmm..hm..”

“ah! General Fabre.”

General Fabre and his lieutenant slowly climb up the wall.

And, standing beside him was a man he had never seen before, dressed in dark clothing.

“What are you doing? Suddenly, without any contact.”

“… Umm..”

Gerard speaks with a little pleasure.

Regarding this, General Fabre stopped while trying to talk about something, and right after that. The man in dark clothes who glanced at him once looked at Gerard and said in a determined voice.

“I’m sorry, General, but we, the Franz Kingdom Army, will withdraw from this point.”

“… .Yes? That… what is that…”

“This is the name of His Majesty the King of the Great Franz Kingdom. The Franz Kingdom army should immediately get rid of this situation and return to their home country. We are here to inform you of that fact.”

A very embarrassing story that comes out of nowhere.

Seeing them talking about going back out of the blue while the enemies were right in front of their noses, Gerard asked in a voice full of anger and disappointment.

“Suddenly, how did this happen? Could it be that you… in the meantime, joined hands with the Turkic Empire again? Or perhaps you were frightened by the heathen army?”

“Please refrain from rude words, we just judged that it was meaningless to be involved in this war any further. Let Hungary do its own thing.”

“These… these people dare…”

The Franz Kingdom army strikes the back of the head in an unexpected way.

This did not simply mean the withdrawal of troops.

If the enemy withdraws while the enemy is right in front of them, the morale of the Hungarian army will fall to the ground.

It was clear that the already unfavorable situation had worsened.

“General Fabre! Say something. As it is, the Kingdom of Franz will completely bow before the pagans. Is this? The Kingdom of Franz, which has always volunteered to be the protector of the Church?”

“..I apologize.”

“General!”

General Fabre speaks with deep feelings of apology.

As a result, a dark shadow of despair was cast on Gerard’s face, and a faint smile began to form on the lips of the man in dark clothes.

And..

“I really… I’m sorry… Your Majesty.”

“yes? What is that… keoeoeogb!”

The next moment, a man in dark clothes collapsed on the spot vomiting blood.

At the same time, a surprise of a completely different nature began to dwell on Gerard’s face.

And..

“Yes.. yes.. this guy… Fav..le.. this.. this is moose… ”

A man who couldn’t finish his words like that and stopped breathing.

Then General Favre looked at Gerard and said in a voice filled with determination.

“With this… His Majesty’s courier died while he was coming here. We have not received any orders from our home country, and we will wield our swords with all our might in this war, as the first orders were.”

The moment he recognized what those words meant, Gerard’s face began to show feelings of concern as well as deep gratitude.

“But are you okay? This could become a problem for the general in some way later.”

“hahahaha. It’s a very cheap price for washing away the stigma of the country. After all, I am also a soldier. From the moment I entered the temple this time, I did not think of going back alive.”

“General..”

Favre’s horse with a bright smile.

At this, Gerard’s face showed gratitude and joy. And… the feelings of trust more than ever have begun to take root.

“And. There are so many people who will point their swords at us right in front of us. Shouldn’t we, Franz’s knights, be the main actors on this glorious stage?”

“Whoops… I see, I see, General.”

So, even in this situation, General Fabre shouted with the romance unique to Franz, and Gerard also smiled with his will as a warrior.