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Saxon (4): High Five
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This was before the battle began.
“I’m the one doing the ambush!?” (Saxon)
When Saxon first heard of Lite’s plan, he furrowed his eyebrows.
“I’m a Knight (Ritter), you know that, right?” (Saxon)
“I know. But there’s no rule that says a Knight (Ritter) can’t do an ambush, is there? Or… does your country have one?” (Lite)
Lite, a foreign exchange student from a neighboring country, looked at Saxon with a surprised expression.
“No… there’s no such rule. But isn’t ambushing the job of Scouts or Raiders (Commander)?” (Saxon)
“You’ve got a real rigid way of thinking.” (Lite)
“What!?” (Saxon)
Even when speaking to Saxon, Lite was always Lite. It was clear to everyone that he wasn’t mocking him, so Saxon managed to hold back his urge to shout.
“But… I’m not that fast, and…” (Saxon)
“Speed doesn’t matter in this case.” (Lite)
“What do you mean?” (Saxon)
“The key is making Bind think everyone is far away.” (Lite)
Lite’s plan was as follows.
First, instead of the Knight (Ritter) Saxon, the Sniper would stay with the Heavy Trooper (Armor) on the hill, making it seem like Saxon was there.
Meanwhile, only Lev would stay hidden in the grasslands, while Lite and Will, the Spearmen (Lancer), run through the wasteland. Bind would naturally think Saxon and the defensive Heavy Trooper (Armor) are on the hill, while the other four are the offensive group.
Lite and Lev would keep the enemy’s Shooter, Ragan busy, and Will would keep firing shells. The goal is to raise as much dust as possible. When the visibility on the other side is lost, the Sniper would take action and aim at the enemy’s Heavy Trooper (Armor). As long as it hits, it doesn’t matter where it is.
When the enemy is attacked from the front with no visibility, they would assume it is an ambush by someone other than the three fighting Ragan and the two on the hill, meaning there is one more attacker unaccounted for. However, in reality, that attacker is the Sniper on the hill.
See? It’ll make it seem like there’s a seventh soldier who doesn’t exist in their calculations.
“But how am I supposed to get close to Bind?” (Saxon)
Saxon still seemed unsure.
“Come on, think outside the box. Look at this, we’ve got a perfectly natural-looking moving curtain right here.” (Lite)
He said while gesturing toward our classmates.
“…It might actually work.” (Saxon)
Saxon muttered, and the plan was set. I was chosen as part of the team, and we began our preparations. Our class purposely created a bit of chaos, hiding Saxon from the enemy’s view, and he slipped into the marathon group, blending in as he started running.
“Alright, Lux, I’m counting on you. With your rifle, you probably won’t miss, but don’t hit Bind!” (Lite)
Lite called out to me as I hid in the shadows of the Heavy Trooper (Armor), climbing the hill. He had a reason for telling me not to hit Bind. If someone other than Saxon were to act as the ambush attacker, it would cause unnecessary trouble if Bind argued that there were originally seven of us all along.
Plus, they wanted to let Saxon finish things with his own hands.
The battle against Brigadier General Bind unfolded, and Lite’s strategy worked perfectly. We secured victory even before the marathon group completed their first lap.
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We gathered near the center of the practice area. The contrast between Brigadier General Bind, frowning in frustration, and Lulu-san, who was grinning widely, was striking.
“Wow, ‘The remaining students will keep running across this grassy and barren area. No breaks will be allowed until the battle is decided. All serious!’ wasn’t it? That was a pretty short run, huh?” (Lulu)
Lulu-san teased and teased, making me wonder what had happened before we arrived. Even so, Brigadier General Bind remained silent in frustration, as his entourage, Ragan, was already lying flat on the ground. The moment the match ended and we gathered, Lulu-san started mocking them. Unable to hold back, Ragan tried to attack her. The result? As you can see, it was a one-sided defeat, with Ragan kissing the ground after just one blow.
“That damn Raging Bull Lulu!” (Lulu)
Brigadier General Bind spat after witnessing what had just happened.
So, Lulu-san is called the Raging Bull? Ah, that’s why she said to Rita before, “I am not a bull!” Makes sense now. But still, it feels a bit odd for a Raider (Commander) who also handles reconnaissance to be called “Raging Bull”.
“What? Did you say something, Brigadier General?” (Lulu)
Bind, intimidated by her, turned his eyes away without saying a word.
Honestly, I have no idea what kind of position Lulu-san holds…
At that moment, the other person in Bind’s entourage, who had remained relatively calm, a male Heavy Trooper (Armor) spoke up.
“Please, let’s leave it at that, Colonel Lulu. We acknowledge we’ve been disrespectful as well, but it would be best to stop here.” (??)
Colonel Lulu… Colonel Lulu, huh. No wonder she’s so confident. In the Principality of Rozan, only Knights (Ritters) can hold the rank of General or Brigadier General. On the other hand, soldiers from other classes who excel in their roles can be given ranks such as Colonel, Lieutenant Colonel, or Major.
While there’s an unspoken effort to avoid drawing a clear line due to the Knight’s (Ritters) noble status, a Colonel on the battlefield holds almost the same authority as a General. In other words, a Colonel is ranked higher than a Brigadier General. In peacetime, technically, Brigadier Generals and Colonels are considered equals, but that’s just on paper.
In this situation, Fol-sensei came in looking wearily.
“What, it hasn’t started yet?” (Fol)
Seeing this, Lulu-san excitedly explained the situation to him.
“I see.” (Fol)
Fol-sensei muttered after grasping what was going on. Then, he turned to us and, using his typical teaching tone, began to speak.
“As you all have seen, underestimating your opponent on the battlefield can easily lead to defeat, and the Brigadier General has ‘taken the trouble’ to come all the way out here and “taken the trouble” to demonstrate this. I would like to thank the Brigadier General for “taking the trouble” to lose, and we will continue with the remaining lecture that was interrupted. Now, Brigadier General, “thank you” for your valuable time.” (Fol)
Whoa, Fol-sensei said the words ‘taken the trouble’ three times… Uh-oh, Brigadier General Bind’s face is turning from red to purple…
“You there, Fol, was it? You think you can insult me and get away with it?” (Bind)
Brigadier General Bind snapped angrily, but Fol simply replied.
“Shall I send the results of today’s lesson to your father?” (Fol)
At that, Brigadier General Bind ground his teeth in frustration.
“No need! I’ll tell him myself! Hey! Ragan! How long are you going to lie there? We’re leaving!” (Bind)
Kicking the still-prone Ragan, Bind turned on his heel and stormed off somewhere.
As soon as Bind disappeared and Ragan scrambled after him, someone spontaneously started giving high fives to Heinz, and soon a ripple of high fives spread across the group. I joined in, exchanging high fives with Saxon and Lite, congratulating each other on a job well done. And so, the surprise visit from Saxon’s brother, Brigadier General Bind, came to an end.
However, this left me with one lingering doubt.
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