
Now Lugwin's army, known as the Arcdux army, began to appear to be growing. They have even established a garrison in the city of Damsa, an eastern city directly adjacent to the southern and central regions.
Although officially their headquarters are still in the village of Dyms, all military activities are moved to the city of Damsa.
The chain of command was formed. Now the Arcdux army has eight generals who are directly under the command of Lugwin himself. Nicko acts as an extension of Arcdux on the battlefield.
The eight generals are :
General Johan of the fighting company, who was also a baron, led the main force of the Cavalary Arcdux.
General Hamnon, who was also a Dux from the Alonzian family, led a fast-moving cavalry.
General Elsya of the noble Dominique family led an army of horse archers.
General Vederik who was also a Dux from the Gustavo family led the main force of the Arcdux Infantry.
Then there was General George of the Edsel family leading the main force of the Arcdux Archery.
Then General Darius, a Jarl of the Morency family, leads the Wizardy Arcdux's main army of witches and healers.
General Barna, Dux of the Kyne family, was in charge of equipment and supplies.
And finally General Hans as the leader of the Arcdux's protective forces.
On average, each general commanded 1,000 soldiers. As for equestrian equestrians an average of 800 soldiers. Exceptions to witches and warriors in charge of equipment and supplies. They only have 25 witches and 8 healers. And 200 soldiers in charge of equipment and supplies.
The total number of all the soldiers that Lugwin had was currently around 5000 soldiers.
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"The young man named Nata was really very terrible. He obviously cannot be made an opponent" Matiu said after finishing reading Nata's last scroll, which the young man gave before then preparing to leave the Estrinx region.
The party of Lucia's daughter did intend to leave the territory of Estrinx, because besides they had to leave Dyms, also because if they were too long in that place, with the increasing number of people around Lugwin, this can cause problems later on.
Lugwin understood that, and respected their decision. He does not try to hold them back, he will only thank them by stopping this war. That is his promise to them.
"Why uncle?" Ask Lugwin then. They have been in Damsa for the past day.
"He is not only astute and expert in strategy, but also cunning, and very good at reading situations. How horrifying. He even wrote down a backup plan and anticipated it when something
it's not smooth"
"Oh, right. The strategy of bringing down Hamdl city was completely out of my expectations. He could understand and make good use of the situation within the city. As if he knew what was going to happen" this time Nicko who was with the two of them said.
"Can he see the future like the Oracle?" Ask Matiu who is more to himself.
"Or is he really the Oracle's messenger to help us?" This time Lugwin said he suspected.
"Luckily he's on our side now"
"Then, what are our plans after this uncle?"
"That means from here on our long war will begin?" Lugwin said later.
"True princess. We're gonna start installing Mr. Nata's thrower train yesterday"
"How long does it take to prepare the catwalk uncle?"
"According to the calculations will take one week princess'
"Alright then, invite all the generals. We will prepare an army" Lugwin said.
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After noon Lugwin held a meeting with his eight generals in the tent Lugwin located in the middle of the city of Damsa garrison. Looks Lugwin who used to wear noble dresses, now looks so dashing with the plate protector of the knights of the nobles he wore. It still looks pretty and feminine. It fascinated the generals who were in that place.
"So as you all know gentlemen, we are here this time to talk about our invasion of the city and the Dux Vincent region" said Lugwin
"But are we enough Arcdux power? While each of the Dux had approximately ten to twenty thousand troops" General George was heard questioning Lugwin's decision.
"If we continue this war for too long, it is the people who will suffer for it"
"But,"
"Have my plans failed you all, gentlemen?"
Soon everyone was silent to Lugwin's words.
"Then are you suggesting we attack Dux Vincent's army first the Arcdux?" Asked a tough-looking man with a scar visible extending across his left cheek.
"True Mr. Barna. We will take down Dux Vincent's men first" Lugwin replied gracefully but there was a firm impression in his speech.
"I'm sorry for my audacity Arcdux, but is it not better that we work together to conquer Kotaraja first, only then do we deal with Dux Vincent?" A man with a pale yellow-haired face along his shoulder was seen trying to give his eyes.
"I understand Mr. Hamnon's view. But if we work together to penetrate the fortress of Kotaraja, then after we can pass through it, we will deal with two forces. It's not very beneficial to us" explained Lugwin. The eight generals in that place were seen assessing Lugwin's explanation.
"We have the strength to compensate even more to defeat Dux Vincent. Because they do not have a fortress wall like a city. It benefits us" he explained later.
"But Dux Vincent has an army of witches guarding Hish" General Johan said this time.
"We only have a few witches and healers" he added.
"We will also not fight to penetrate the defenses of the city of Hish. Remember Dux Vincent is an easy person to be emotional and not want to lose. His pride is very high" Lugwin told the eight generals. "Lure him to where we have planned, make him emotional and ruin his own strategy" he concluded later. All the generals in that place were silent about Lugwin's plan.
"Then how do we fight the power of Dux Laureant behind the walls of the city with our strength that has been reduced due to the attack on Dux Vincent's forces earlier, the Arcdux?" General Hamnon again said with a still seeming disagreement with the explanation of Lugwin's idea.
"Believe Mr. Hamnon, I have a way to overcome the walls of the city. And if Dux Laurant were to attack us from behind, which I think is unlikely because they would waste no time fighting outside the fort, then we will leave five hundred troops here to stand guard" replied Lugwin with a tone and gaze that looked firm and confident which made General Hamnon start to be a little sure.
"Now all we need to do is prepare and focus on defeating the troops of Dux Vincent first" said Lugwin then who was immediately answered with a 'ready' speech simultaneously by the eight generals.
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