Became a Strategist With an Intelligence of 100 and an Accuracy Rate of 100%

14 – Episode 14. Zeeland Defense (1)

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“23,000 People…”

The generals gathered in the castle were Kane, Tifa, and me.

In addition to the usual members, including the monarch Luna, this time Gustav and Aaron, leaders of two mercenary groups, were also gathered here.

“We will join in too.”

“Although we are behind in terms of the total number of soldiers, I think we have a good chance of winning as it is a water-based battle.”

Of course, I agree with what they say, but……

In fact, in this game, such minor elements often depended on who the enemy was.

As it is a world based on character games where SSS-level generals play a major role rather than factors such as number of soldiers, strategy, and strategy, I felt that this part should not be overlooked.

“Can you tell who the enemy commander is?”

“Ah! Yes, that…!”

The messenger standing next to me hesitated for a moment, probably surprised by my use of an honorific word, but then answered in a cheerful voice.

“I heard that there is a woman who appears to be Irene Juliette at the vanguard of the enemy.”

‘Huh? ‘You’re using Irene?’

Irene Juliet.

As someone who played this game for 10,000 hours, it was a longevity that I could not help but know.

An S-class weapon and a siege warfare specialist with the ‘siege’ specialty.

Due to her extremely upright personality, she was a loyal loyalist who served her lord Lyn Brans, ignoring all of her scouting offers and not losing her loyalty no matter what he did.

However, she was not a good match for Lin Brans, so she was not written lightly against her, and in the end, she was a miserable character who was destined to be executed and killed by Lin on unfair charges.

Here, ‘the compatibility is not right’ was not just a phrase written in a settings book.

In this game, there was something called ‘compatibility value’. To put it simply, there are those that match the texture and those that do not.

If the compatibility is good, hiring becomes easy, and working together creates a synergy effect.

If it didn’t fit well, it was the opposite. In some cases, it was better not to have them work together.

Unusually, the compatibility between Irene Juliet and her master, Lyn Brans, was -100.

This was the worst compatibility value in the game.

It meant that no other character was as misaligned as these two.

So, unless the player catches Lin Brans himself and uses Airen in some way-

CPU Lynn Brans killed Irene Juliet unconditionally. If she plays the game a hundred times, she will behead her own talent with her own hands every hundred times.

That’s why I can’t help but be shocked.

The fact that she is using Irene Juliet here.

‘Enough to break through the worst compatibility…… Was the last defeat humiliating?’

Well, from Brans’s point of view, it seemed like there would be no such disappointment.

They took 8,000 soldiers and were defeated by a weak country ruled by 3,000 people.

He must have been thinking only about taking over the central continent as quickly as possible and confronting Serpina in the north and various warlords in the south, but how angry would he be because he was caught in the middle of conquering the central continent?

Anyway-

This decision by Lynn Brans could be said to be the worst for us.

Kane, Tifa, Gustaf, and Aaron also seemed to have heard of Irene’s reputation, and they could see that her face was beginning to look sad.

‘…… “I think it will definitely break through.”

Our troops number about 3,000.

Excluding the wounded soldiers who have not yet recovered, the number will be a little over 2,000.

This was also the case with mercenary groups.

The Raven mercenary group had a total of 7,000 troops, and the Chilean mercenary group had a total of 6,000 troops, but excluding the wounded soldiers from the last battle, it would be correct to assume that the total number was around 10,000.

So, this meant that 12,000 troops had to block 23,000 people.

It was a sufficiently threatening figure given the nature of Irene, who has a ‘siege’ specialty that allows him to attack soldiers stationed in the castle much better than other generals, causing more damage to the troops in the castle.

‘As expected, they are pushing without mercy.’

In the midst of a stormy advance, our military suddenly sprinkled red pepper powder on us.

“Swen, what should I do with this?”

Luna looked at me and said with a very worried expression.

“How should we deal with this… So that we can win this war?”

Should I say Luna?

I really liked how she asked me just the right questions at the right time.

I typed Luna’s question into her head.

And the result is-

“…….”

…… Hmm?

Is this right? … ?

I paused for a moment and then slowly shook my head.

‘No. Is this right.’

My intelligence is 100. There is no doubt about this now.

So, my prediction is absolutely correct.

No matter how unbelievable the advice is, you must first have confidence that it is correct.

With that mindset – with both eyes open, I delivered my mantra to everyone.

“First of all, it’s Mercury. Take as much time as possible to defend.”

“But you can’t do anything with defense alone!”

I looked at Tifa and said to her.

“That’s right. If you keep defending like this, it will eventually be broken through. Even more so if the enemy is Irene. But, it’s okay. If you can somehow take the time, I will personally have an audience with Lin Brans of Brans County. I’ll do it.”

“What do you mean by audience?”

“Yes.”

I nodded at Luna’s words.

“I, Swen, will have an audience with Lin Brans and conclude an Armistice agreement.”

“… Armistice, agreement…?”

Everyone who heard me could not hide their surprise.

So, are you saying that you will immediately bring 23,000 soldiers and sign an armistice agreement in order to give something to the army that is only thinking of avenging the previous humiliation and taking over our castle?

Agreements were only made when there was something that could be gained from the other side.

Yes. Since you are fighting the military, I will defeat you. So, in the question, “What can you give?”, It meant that it was a way to think about something that could be clearly presented.

“Master. How much gold is currently available for our military to operate?”

“…All together, it will be about 1,300.”

“That’s enough. I’ll come back after making an agreement with 1,300 gold.”

Kane spoke in a pleading tone, as if persuading me.

“Look, Mr. Swen. I recognize you. I know that you are an extraordinary man. But… Isn’t this too unrealistic? Rather than that, it would be better to use that money to borrow troops from other countries around you. “Isn’t this a realistic answer? Since it is a water-based battle, wouldn’t this side have a significant advantage if we add even a little more troops?”

His words were correct.

If we lose here anyway, our country will be destroyed.

If you’re going to save up all the money you have left, wouldn’t it be a wise choice to create a situation where you can survive a little longer?

But I spoke in a firm tone.

“No. If we do that, we will only be destroyed in the end. We cannot overcome by holding out for one or two more days. I will risk my life to achieve this armistice, so please protect this castle at all costs in the meantime. “

I could have risked my life as many times as I wanted.

I wasn’t afraid at all.

I was confident in my words.

That’s right, my 100-strong brain advised ‘Sign an armistice agreement’ .

“Master. Make a decision.”

“…….”

Lunarien didn’t seem to worry too much this time.

Her complete trust in me came to me without difficulty.

I am also somewhat confident.

She will trust me unconditionally.

“Swen wants 1,300 gold to sign an armistice with the Brans army.”

“Old!”

“And the rest of the generals will work with me to defend this castle. I will not form a special interception team. I think Tifa and I can guard the east gate where the enemy will enter from the front, and the mercenaries can defend the remaining gates. Perhaps. “If anyone has an opinion, please speak up without any hesitation.”

“No opinion.”

“I will follow!”

“You can just block it! Then why do you need any further opinions?”

The generals who heard Luna’s command dispersed and began preparing for defense.

This is it.

I’m not too worried because what I say is absolutely correct – but we still have to move as quickly as possible.

The fact that advice changes depending on the situation is the same in this game.

If you ask the same question tomorrow for advice, you could get completely different advice.

“Then, I’ll leave soon. I’ll solve it as quickly as possible, so please hang in there. Then.”

“…Swen.”

That moment.

Lunarien grabbed my shoulder.

And then…… She said, looking at me with pitiful eyes that made her feel like she would collapse if I touched her, but the strong appearance she had shown just now was gone.

“…You have to come back alive. Did you know?”

As expected, are you overly nervous?

I’m grateful that you follow my advice to ‘appear appropriately dignified in front of everyone,’ but…… It seemed like there were various difficulties due to her personality.

I spoke in a playful tone to ease her tension.

“Is this an order?”

But.

Instead of laughing at my joke in the slightest, she responded in a very serious voice.

“Yes, it’s an order. If you don’t come back alive… Even if you die and lose your body… I will follow you, even as a spirit. If you die on your own… I will never forgive you. “

?

It felt a bit fierce, but…… In any case, this person had no intention of dying either.

I want to return to the original world safely. For now. I also wanted to see my family.

“Okay, I’ll have a nice trip. Please give me your last name.”

After hearing what I said, she smiled slightly and nodded.

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“Everyone, march as fast as possible! If you fall behind, we will leave you behind! If you want to avoid being miserable, you had better not lose weight in your steps!”

Iren was on a forced march with a large army of about 23,000 men in tow.

Of course, many soldiers failed in this process.

Even though the distance from Zeeland Castle was not that far, it was obvious that at this rate, as many as two or three thousand troops would be eliminated.

‘It’s been a week. ‘The castle must be brought down within a week.’

Although she herself was not conscious of it, she was called a siege specialist by those around her.

She sensed that even if there was a small number of soldiers leaving, as long as supplies were low, it would be advantageous to stick to the castle and attack as quickly as possible.

A week was a really, really short time. She instinctively understood that this was the only way to show something of herself to Lin Brans, who had put her back in the spotlight.

Was her urging effective?

Before the sun set, the eastern gate of Zeeland Castle appeared before her eyes.

The castle walls were packed with archers.

And in front of the door, a fairly large force was stationed.

The leader at the front is…… A female general holding an axe.

According to the information I had, it was clearly a person named Tifa.

“…….”

Irene slowly stretched out her hand.

At the same time, catapults slowly appeared on both sides.

Isn’t it natural to prepare siege weapons before a siege?

And perhaps he expected this –

“Let’s go, guys!!”

They started charging this way from that side first.

In order for the catapult to come within attack range, it had to go further.

If we went any further, the enemy army, who was inevitably raining arrows from the castle walls, would have a much greater advantage in the fight.

But there are still 20,000 people here.

Once. If only I could break through the castle gate once…… It’s a victory for this side!

Iren let out a roar like her lightning.

“All units, charge!!!!”