Interested in the One-Eyed Female General So I Joined the White Wolf Knight Order, but It Turned into a Harem?! - Chapter 60

Chapter 60

[So it’s two corps…… Runatitas, you do things boldly… . . ]

A woman whose long brown hair fluttered by the wind looked towards the direction of Ardesil Army . The woman had a well shaped body and beautiful, but with a sharp-looking face . The word ‘dignified’ suited her more than cute . One could easily mistake the beautiful woman as a goddess overseeing her enemy from atop of her horse . Next to her was a black haired boy whose age seemingly younger than the woman .

They are Ortashia and Shingen .

At the same time Ardesil army sent out reconnaissance squad, Ortashia’s side was also reconnoitering the enemy forces . They also confirmed that the enemy sent multiple scouting teams . And although it was something unexpected, they let them be .

It’s because she believed that their strategy would not deviate even if the enemy managed to gather some information . It’s because all of those were merely a trap . Ortashia was full of confidence even as she looked at the much bigger size of enemy forces . Rather, she was smiling . It’s something unusual indeed .

As for reconnaissance, Ortashia said that she needs to see it with her own eye . Of course, the captains were against it, but Ortashia insisted on going alone . Thus the captains could only agree to her words in resignment . Worried, Shingen chased after Ortashia without permission, intending to accompany her .

Since Shingen caught up to her, Ortashia let him to accompany her because his face told her that he’ll follow silently when she gave him a glance .

They arrived on top of a hill which was covered by a dense amount of trees, where they observed the enemy’s movement for a while . From where they are, they could see everything in all directions, while keeping anyone from being aware of their presence .

There was one thing they noticed after observing the enemy camp .

[… . it seems they have reinforcements coming just as I thought . ]

[How can you tell?]

[Look at that . They made the rear less defended . It means that they aren’t worry about their rear . ]

Ortashia could tell that the alertness on the enemy forces’ rear was quite thin . On the battlefield, it’ll be tough if you don’t know from where the enemy will attack . Anyone naturally won’t do such thing if they want to win . So judging from how they focused most of their troops at the front, Ortashia concluded that they are expecting reinforcement coming from their rear .

After Ortashia said so, Shingen raised his eyebrow and gave the enemy camp another look . He tilted his head . No matter how he looked, theirs are a perfect defense . No matter which direction he attacks, they will counter attack immediately . Shingen, in admiration, then decided to believe in Ortashia even though he didn’t really understand since he had no reason to doubt her .

(――――――So this is what a general is like . Amazing… . She’s in a different dimension than me . Even what she sees is different even though we are looking at the same scenery . )

[……then, what will we do?]

[Right… . . ]

Ortashia began to think . It’ll be harder to attack the rear with enemy reinforcements coming . Without that reinforcements, it’ll be easier to send the bigger forces into confusion even with a much smaller amount of troops .

However, if the enemy reinforcements arrived just when her troops are about to retreat, no doubt that it’ll be hard to escape . She’ll lose a lot of precious soldiers that way . There is also a possibility that Ortashia’s strategy won’t work at all .

[Let’s go . ]

Ortashia abruptly said something strange . Shingen, who was next to her, asked .

[W-where to?]

[Nn, provoking them . ]

[… . ha?]

Her gaze is directed toward the Ardesil army . No way . Going near the enemy encampment, without an escort no less, isn’t that suicidal? Even so Ortashia said it in such a light tone as if it was something trivial, making Shingen thought that it was a joke .

[Seriously?]

Ortashia simply smiled to reply to that question . She seemed serious . Shingen smiled wryly . It’s impossible to stop her . A Banrondo soldier appeared at that impeccable timing, bringing what seemed like a flag with him .

Shingen couldn’t believe his eyes when he saw what the soldier was doing . He brought with him a very standing out military banner . The emblem on the banner clearly distinguished which forces it belonged to . The military banner sported the image of blowing wind and crown made of golden and green thread embroidered on red fabric . It was Ortashia’s flag bearer . Shingen saw it for the first time .

The banner was attached to a two metres tall pole . Apparently, it’s to make it easy for the enemy to see it .

[What are you doing!?]

[I, I’m sorry . Bu, but… . ]

Shingen unintentionally got angry . But the soldier could only give Ortashia a confused look . Apparently he was here for a reason and thus, he decided to wait there . .

[Erm, princess Ortashia, I’ve brought the battle standard… . ]

[Umu . You came at the right time . Thank you . ]

The soldier bowed a little before handing the banner over to Ortashia .

[I was waiting for this . ]

[… . . could it be?]

[Yes, I commanded him to bring me the flag several minutes ago . ]

[Then could it be that you came here planning to provoke them from the beginning?]

If she merely wanted to go to for reconnaissance, then she wouldn’t ask the soldier to bring her the flag . And now it seemed like she’ve been waiting for this moment . When asked, Ortashia denied it . She then said .

[We have prepared two courses of actions . Depending on the situation, we’ll either retreat and stopped the flag bearing soldier along the way or we proceed with the attempt to provoke them . Got it? Never invest yourself with only one possibility . It’s also important to be able to predict the enemy’s intention――――――]

「―――――also by having multiple ideas in your mind, you’ll still be able to react accordingly even if the enemy’s action defy your expectation . Having more than one plan isn’t a sign of a dulled judgment . There is no absolute judgment on the battlefield, you know that right? Remember this well」

[Thinking that far ahead… . amazing]

Shingen’s eyes were gleaming, impressed at what Ortashia had told him . He’s just a boy after all . Ortashia felt like her heart that was dirtied by numerous battles was slightly cleansed . Up to this point, she never saw any other man with such clear eyes . Not even Maruto could show such eyes .

[Well… . that was what Maruto told me but…]

Ortashia diverted her sight away from Shingen, she then murmured something barely audible while scratching her cheek .

[Well, let’s go . ]

She raised her palm and went down the hill on her own . Shingen was tempted to follow her, but knowing Ortashia’s personality, he decided to stay back . Even so, he couldn’t just leave her alone and go home, so he beckoned the soldier who was still standing there .

[……let’s wait here for a moment . ]

[Understood . ]