The Devil Tears: Lord of the Night
Arc 1 Chapter 32: Battle of the Kuffstein River
1 Day ago …
Count Rudger von Kansten was the leader of the Kansten family that controlled Elea City. He is currently meeting on the progress of the war with military advisers sent by the kingdom to advise Count Rudger.
Count Rudger despite his relatively young age of 25 years was able to well lead the war in his territory well.
“ Sir, they block our route – to get logistic supply, if we let them take control of the river then our connection with the city of Baden will be cut off and at this time both land routes to get here are so difficult because of the appearance of goblins and the increased activity of bandits in the valley. “ Say His Assistant.
“ If the connected bridge is taken over then we will not last a week without logistics “ A military advisor argues.
“ How many fighters are heading to Alema connecting bridge? “ Ask Count Rudger.
“ About 1000 people. “ Answer his assistant.
“ How many knights do we have now? “
“ 429 Tuan. “
Count Rudger then thought for a while after questioning his assistant, then a military adviser from the center spoke back.
“ This could be Count Rudger's trap. “
“ Then what should we do Baron Lindulf? Letting them master one of our important routes? “
“ We must report it to Marquis Emich and coordinate with him in countering the tactics of the Nordlands “ Reply the Baron.
“ Communication artifacts we have often used, and the last mage who was able to make his run was dead when the battle a week ago “ Count Rudger was reluctant to waste Emergency communication left only for 1000 Nordland fighters.
Communication artifacts when activated can only be used 3 – 5 times before it must be reset.
“ I think the magic tower will also be reluctant to send us one of its Magicians again if we use them to fight on the front line “ Said one of the advisers quipping Count Rudger regarding his decision back then.
“ What about the Nordlands? Did their reinforcements arrive? “ Count Rudger wanted to make sure of something first before making a decision.
“ Camp – camp created by Nordland is not increased and scouts who have combed up to 20 KM from here do not find any new troops arriving “ replied His Assistant.
“ Their route to get here is only one, which is through north “ Baron Lindulf said.
“ What about the end of the Kuffstein river? “ Count Rudger was worried that Nordlanders would go the unexpected route.
“ Too narrow and a lot of sharp rocks to pass a boat “
The end of the Kuffstein River is the border between the Kingdom of Bavaria and the Nordland Federation, but there is a mountain that separates them.
“ Alright, we will bring 2000 troops and 100 knights when attacking them later “ Count Rudger has made his decision.
“ What about the royal witches? “
“ The witches will be very difficult when fighting in the open. “
The witches had the advantage when it had defenses such as fortresses and cities, but it would be very easy to be defeated by a reliable martial artist in the open.
“ Alright.“ Advisors have no more questions to ask.
“ Alright, Tomorrow morning we will depart and I alone will lead it “ Count Rudger confidently spoke.
“ Too risky Count "Baron Lindulf against Count Rudger's decision.
“ Why? I was in two big battles yesterday also leading the troops on the battlefield. Why are you against it now? “
“ Count is the one in charge of the war of this region and if anything happens to you, who will take his place? The previous two battles were very important and required your presence to post the morale of the troops “
“ This time was the same “ Decree Count Rudger had round.
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Somewhere west of Elea.
“ It is very tiring hohoho “ A man with a bushy beard and a large stature speaks.
“ Jarl Irya, I hope you have honed your axe for the upcoming fight later bwahahahahahah “ A warrior approaches him.
“ Yes, I hope Prince Sigurd's plan succeeds. Otherwise, our exhausting efforts through the mountains will be wasted – sia wororororo “
The man walked to the back and shouted.
“ THE FIGHTERS OF NORDLANDD!!!! “ He then shouted to the fighters who were in front of him. There are 1000 people
“ WE WILL MOVE TONIGHT AND KILL THOSE ARYANS!!!! “
“ YAAA!!!
“ AUUUUU!!!
“ WE WILL SPOIL TREASURE – THEIR TREASURE BURN HOME THEY DESTROY THEIR CITY “
“ YEAHHHHHH!!! “
The man turned around and started walking back he was already impatient with the fight he was going through tomorrow.
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The next morning Count Rudger along with 2000 troops and 100 knights began to move to repel the 1000 Nordland fighters who would take control of the bridge.
They will arrive within 2 hours to where they are headed.
“ Report Tuan, Nordland fighters detected were heading towards the bridge with a force of about 1000 people. In view of the speed they will arrive about – approximately less than 2 hours there “
The physical strength possessed by the Nordlands was better than that of regular royal warriors.
“ Keep track of their movements, we must hurry to order the knights to first move. “
“ Ready! “
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“ Oooo Freya.. she is a charming tough female fighter.. “.
“ Guide me…. To always be brave like you…. “
“ Oooo Skagos …. He is an honorable warrior. “.
“ Strengthen my heart .. To never run when fighting enemies – my enemies…. “
On the other hand, the Nordland warriors numbering 1000 were singing a song to encourage them while on the move.
Prince Sigurd who was in the front row was approached by a warrior.
“ Prince, the government monitoring team is seen monitoring our movements, what should we do? “
“ just let them, but if they try to move past us halau them “ Sigurd Command.
“ Alright prince. “
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At noon that day the two teams had faced – ahead. The knights of the Kingdom have already arrived. Seeing this Prince Sigurd ordered the warriors to rest first and not attack them.
A short while later the army led by Count Rudger had arrived. The two armies now looked at each other from a distance.
“ Prepare Formation!!! ‘ Count Rudger began commanding his troops.
“ AUHHHH!!! “
Looks Nordland fighters are hitting – mukul shield and roaring to intimidate his opponent.
Prince Sigurd then shouted
“ THE FIGHTERS OF NORDLAND !!! WHAT IS OUR MOTTO?!!! “
“ CONQUEST!!!! RAMPASS!!!! AND DESTROY!!! “ 1000 Nordland fighters compactly echo their motto of pride.
“ SERANGGG!!! DESTROY THEM!!!! “
“ AUHHHHH!!! “
The Nordland fighters began to advance even though they were outnumbered one to two.
Count Rudger who saw it then drew his sword. He then advanced forward then raised his sword high and issued an order.
“ For Our Land, For Our Families and For Bavarian Honour .. Attack!!! “
“ OOHHHHHH!!! “
The battle between 2000 troops and 100 Royal Knights was led by Count Rudger with 1000 Nordland Fighters led by Prince Sigurd began right near the Kuffstein river.
CLANG!!! CLANG!!!! Various weapons collided and casualties began to fall.
The Nordland warriors were confident in their physical superiority yet the Royal Knights were able to withstand some of them.
“ Troops of – each wing try to maneuver Flanking “ Count Rudger began to order his troops to surround the Nordland fighters.
On the other hand Prince Sigurd who participated in the fight saw the movement of the Royal troops.
“ Hang on We can win this fight!!! “ Prince Sigurd tries to boycott his fighters.
“ OHHHHH!!!! “
‘ If only we had a Skald then this fight would be easy ‘ Thought Sigurd
‘ I hope he will quickly come ‘
On the other hand Count Rudger killed one by one the Nordland warriors
‘ Their regular troops are strong – strong, Lucky they don't bring women singers ‘
The battle had lasted for about 20 minutes as the royal forces began to burn out.
‘ Damn, the barbaric Nordland way of fighting makes the troops unable to properly perform the formation. Militias – really can not be relied on ’ Nordland fighters forced them to fight irregularly which makes them unable to maximize their number of profits.
“ Captain Report, there are 1000 Nordland fighters behind us “ A Scout approaches him.
“ APAA!!!! “ Information he received made him Shockk
“ Set back formation immediately!“ rudger's orders.
“ But Count, if we break it down now then the Nordland fighters in front of us will not let it go,“.
“ Shit!!! 50 Knights and 200 men follow me, We will block the enemy behind us.“
On the other hand, the 1000 Nordland fighters led by Jarl Irya were already preparing to enter the battle.
“ THIS IS THE MOMENT WE ARE WAITING FOR – WAIT!!! CONQUER!!! RAMPASS!!! AND DESTROY!!!! “
“ WOHHHHHHH!!!! “
“ ATTACK!!!! “ They started running. But they saw an army that was going to confront them.
Jarl Irya then played his axe and darted towards the opponent in front of him, he swung his big Axe like a God of war. He killed one by one the opponents who were blocking him.
“ WHO ELSE DARES TO FIGHT ME HAHAHAHA!!! “
“ Rageee!!!! “ Arrived – arrived beside him appeared a Knight who would slash him. Jarl Irya then easily held it with her left hand. He then grabbed the sword.
“ Impossible..“
“ Hahaha it is now my turn “ Jarl Irya then slash his axe and behead the knight.
“ IS THERE NO MORE!!??? “ Then he saw a knight who had killed two warriors at once in front of him. The knight approached him.
...Author Note: Illustration by Jarl Irya...
Count Rudger was already preparing to face a Nordland Noble before him.
He then darted fiercely and began to slash his sword against Jarl Irya.
This time Jarl Irya did not hold it with his hand, but dodged.
“ What is your name young man? “
“ Rudger von Kansten “ The knight replied.
“ Hehe A territory war leader, I am very lucky this time, let's have fun – happy “ He then grinned satisfied.
“ You will die here barbarians “ Rudger himself has a Late intermediate level martial will and is confident to defeat the opponent in front of him.
...Author Note: Illustari Count Rudger's...
Jarl Irya then darted and swung his axe with Full Swing, Rudger dodged it by using Quickstep, Crakckkk!!!. But even though he was able to dodge the attack, the armor that was on his chest cracked. ‘ What kind of technique it is, I must be the one who initiated attack ‘
Rudger then prepared a horse of – horses and set his breath.
“ I won't let you rest!!! “ Jarl Irya back bolted and did back Full Swing.
“ Repel “ TANG!!!! Jarl Irya's axe clashed with Rudger's sword but it was Jarl Irya's axe that bounced.
“ Executioner “ Rudger then slashed his sword into Jarl Irya's body
“ Iron Body “ Bughhhh!!!! Rudger's slash was successfully resisted but his hit made Jarl Irya Bounced. Jarl Irya also stood up and opened his clothes showing his – strong muscles.
“ The real fight will start, UAHHGGGGGG!!! “ He then hit – hit his chest like a Gorilla.
“ He did Berserk, it will be hard “ Rudger back prepare his horse – horse.
“ Die you fuck!!! “ Jarl Irya bolted faster towards Rudger.
“ Kasnten River Flow “ Rudger issued his family secret technique.
The two fighters fought each other for a few minutes, but there was only one winner here.
“ Knytnave Hammer!!! “ Jarl Irya did a fist towards Rudger.
“ Sgastich Kansten “ Rudger managed to dodge his attack and pierced Jarl Irya's powerful body with his sword technique. STABB!!! This time his sword managed to stab Jarl Irya's body.
“ I won “ Rudger said.
“ Hhahahaha “ Jarl Irya start laughing and Gebrukkk!!!
Rudger fell to the ground and held onto his stomach, he then coughed – coughing out blood.
“ The technique I use is a Shadow Boxing, You have to dodge as far as 1 meter to be right – completely spared from my attack you know hahahaha “ Gebrukkkkk!!!
Jarl Irya also fell.
“ Looks like Our fighters won the battle “ Jarl Irya smiled.
“ Eghhhh... Siaaall!!! “ Rudger was very upset.
“ I first.. “ Jarl Irya died after receiving Rudger's attack.
“ Counttt!!! Count!!! You okay – what? “ A knight then took Rudger away from the battle.
The battle between the 2000 Royal forces led by Count Rudger von Kansten and the Nordland warriors led by Prince Sigurd, was won by the Nordland Federation. But a Jarl had to fall and Count Rudger fell into a coma after they fought each other.