I AM THE KING
CHAPTER 21. THE BATTLE OF TA UNEXPECTED [1]

Just because Roan went back in time, doesn't mean he remembers all the locations of monsters.

"But I remember everything that's fierce."

Besides, everything is blurry. So in one word, he fought while combining all those hazy memories.

And of course, even with just that, his accuracy was so high that he even earned the title of Ghost of the Battlefield.

But most importantly, there are other great benefits.

"Team Commander, we finished our training."

The owner of that valiant voice was Austin.

"Their attitude has changed."

Biggest gains.

That was the change in attitude of the soldiers belonging to the 42nd Squad. They were once filled with anger, annoyance and discomfort.

All the squad members recognized Roan's skill in just ten days.

"But of course, it's not all like that."

A bitter smile appeared on his face.

Austin looked towards Roan and took a deep breath.

'His spearmanship was like this, but his comprehension skills of the battlefield and ability to command his soldiers were also outstanding. He only looked like a soldier who had been wandering the battlefield for ten years.'

Therefore, he felt claustrophobic.

'I want to return to my original squad .....'

If he returned to his original army and collected a little more merit, he would be able to reach the seat of the Commander of the Troop.

"But I want to be next to her more than that."

Roan is only 18 years old.

He's still very young.

That means he has more potential and can grow more than now.

'Maybe he can become a commander whose name is known throughout the kingdom, instead, the continent.'

A great commander who ruled the heavens and the earth.

'An ally who rules the earth with a great commander. This is not a bad future.'

Austin smiles.

Then, he heard Roan's voice.

“Today is the tenth day. How many members want to return to their own squads?”

“Already four.”

“Not as much as I thought. What is Sergeant Austin planning?”

A question was asked casually.

Austin looked Roan in the eye.

"I want to serve next to you."

A bright smile appeared on Roan's face.

"Then, I'll be in your care."

"Me too, I'll be in your care."

Austin lowered his head.

On this day, the four people who still regarded Roan as a greenhorn all returned to their respective squads.

"They're all crazy."

"They plan to continue serving under that greenhorn?"

“Do not regret later.”

“This is why you should choose people well.”

Jeers and taunts.

But they couldn't possibly know.

That the people who will regret this decision for the rest of their lives are them.

"Now! Let's do our squad training. ”

Roan started training with the remaining squad members.

Training that they had never missed even once, for the past ten days since he had become the squad commander.

At first, the squad members including Austin all let out uncomfortable voices, but now they were expecting more time to practice.

'Training method 20 years from now.'

Roan trained the 42nd Army with improved training methods from trials and errors over the next 20 years.

'For now, charging by the square shape method is everything.'

Very simple form.

However, the battle aspect changed from now on.

Various formations, tactics and strategies become important.

Even in a squad of twenty people, they needed good strategy, tactics, and quick movements.

'If the training method is 20 years from now, I can make a strong squad.'

Roan bit his lower lip and looked back.

16 Squad members ran across the plain and extended from right to left.

"Remember! Simply holding your spear and attacking forward will not fight! We need to move by considering the current position of our troops, and maneuver to the destination!”

Roan's voice flowed through the wind.

“We must always be vigilant in what situations our allies face, so that we can take advantage of every available opportunity and provide them with assistance.”

A voice full of power.

“You should be able to decide for yourself what action is most appropriate; taking into account this information.”

Then, he stretched out his thumb, index finger and shook his hand.

One of the many marks he taught in these ten days.

The member placed on the right flinched and moved to the left.

It was a rather quick move, but Roan could not be satisfied.

“In training, we not only train physically. We must also learn the signs, movements, formations and tactics even at ordinary times. We must become so accustomed that our body moves by itself without thinking with our mind.”

"Yes! Understood!"

A strong reply.

Roan slowly nodded.

It's only been ten days.

'It is impossible to master everything in just ten days.'

That's why they need to practice and learn over and over again.

Then, Roan hit his right shoulder with his left hand and clenched it.

Whirr.

A vast plain appeared before their eyes.

Roan took a deep breath and observed the members of his army.

A smile that appeared in his mouth.

“Now we have started it, let's really become the Ghost Squad.”

That in itself was his trademark declaration.

The squad members gulped down dry saliva and nodded.

A bright sun set all over the plains.

*****

The 7th Corps won consecutive victories.

Even in the midst of it all, the activity of the Rose Army troops soared to defeat the others.

"That's because of the Battlefield Ghost."

"They said he found the monster's nest very easily."

“Not just that. Right now, the Ghost Force's skills become extraordinary to the point that it can be seen clearly with its own eyes.”

“They say that they even train separately at break time.”

“Well, they are a newly formed team, so they need to train to coordinate with each other.”

“Not just that. According to rumors, they seem to be doing training that has never been done before.”

The newly formed 42nd Squad, an army called the Ghost Army, was also quite famous among the soldiers of the 7th Corps.

That means they get so much attention.

The explosion! The explosion! The explosion! The explosion!

In the middle of the formation of the Rose Troop, there was a loud drumming sound.

“We are heading for battle! Towards the west side of the Pedian Plains, goblins have appeared!”

In an instant, soldiers rushed out of their tents.

And in the midst of them, Roan and his 42nd Army were also among them.

Gale and the officers appeared while riding horses.

“Ramsey Squad, Main Squad, and Greyum Army are fighting with goblin troops!”

A loud voice.

“The number of goblins is estimated to be about two thousand.”

A number that is not too significant and also not too little.

"From now on, we'll be out to save the three Troops!"

Gale drew his sword and pointed it west.

"Rose troops, attack!"

Continuing with that, the shouts of the aides and squad members echoed throughout the area.

"Resigning charges!"

Dududu.

A voice that shakes the earth.

The Special Forces along with the cavalry took the front line, and the Rose Army departed from the camp, quickly marching towards the western side of the plain.

'Is there a battle like this?'

Roan frowned at the sudden unexpected battle.

He doesn't remember anything recently.

'Well, I don't remember all the battles that happened.'

Even so, he could not erase the bad premonition.

Then, metal clashes and shouts sounded from a distance away.

"Dead!"

“These bastards! We're gonna really kill you!"

The situation is such that they do not need extra help.

Ramsey's forces, the Main Army and Greyum's Army had pushed the goblins aside and were on the verge of victory.

“Chu!”

“Chu!”

The goblins threw away their weapons and fled.

"Pursue them!"

“Don't lose them!”

“Pursue them!”

Three troops chase the fleeing goblins.

"We also increased our speed!"

Gale hit the horse.

“Waaaaaa!”

The Rose Army soldiers shouted and sped up.

The infantry squeezed out all their strength just to chase after the cavalry troops; running further and further away.

A forest located at the end of the plain.

The branches swayed due to the west wind.

The Rose army charged into the deepest part of the forest in an instant.

They became covered by the looming shadow of the dense forest.

A chill ran down his spine.

'This is……..?'

Roan frowned.

And that was because he did not have a good memory of this forest.

Then, a shout sounded from the front that chased after the goblins.

“Uaaaaaah!”

"That's an ambush!"

"It's a trap!"

At that moment, Roan's eyes widened in shock.

'Mom, maybe?!'

Bad memories are related to this forest.

It reappeared in his mind.

'But the battle was supposed to happen within a few years?'

Roan's gaze followed the dense forest.