The Strongest Dull Prince’s Secret Battle for the Throne

Chapter 347: Town Ambush

Chapter 347: Town Ambush

Henricks group continued to flee and entered a small town called Lage.

When they arrived in Lage, Henricks force was less than 500 soldiers. Moreover, they were all exhausted and are in no condition to fight.

Their position was accurately grasped by Leo.

As far as we can see from the sky, the enemys number is less than 500. They are all exhausted, Your Highness.

I see.

Near Lage, Leo has 5,000 men on standby.

They can attack the town at any time at Leos order.

However, Leo didnt give his order to attack.

Your Highness..I think that this is our opportunity to strike..

Although their ways were blocked by a forest fire, Leo read that Henrick was escaping to Lage and used the shortest route to travel here. Thats why they managed to close the distance in such a small amount of time.

The enemy is disorderly withdrawing. There is no sign that the rest of their army will join up with Henricks group here.

After all, the main target here is Henrick and their high command.

No general would come to help a commander that abandoned them.

No matter how they think about it, this is an opportunity to attack.

However.

It is too quiet.

Quiet, is it? The enemy is exhausted, is it not because of that?

But that doesnt apply to the civilians in the town. It should be clear that their town might become a battlefield but let alone escaping, none of them is making any noise at all. Did you see any civilian from the sky?

Certainly..I will take a look again.

Please do.

After asking Finn to scout the place out again, Leo split his unit in two and placed them at the east and west side of the town.

The sound of cavalry moving is loud.

Ordinary people would scream in fear if they hear that.

However, there is no change in the town.

Nothing huh..

On top of his horse, Leo started to think.

At that time, Finn returned.

How was it?

I couldnt spot any civilian at all, Your Highness. There was no reaction to the armys movement either.

I see. Relay this to everyone. We are withdrawing.

Withdraw.?

Henrick isnt worth the risk. Rather than civilians, there are probably soldiers hiding in those houses. Its probably a unit that Prince William prepared.

Leo sighs and shrugs.

He expected that it wont be so easy but he is better than Leo thought.

When he withdrew, he must have ordered his troops to be on standby for the worst-case scenario.

Even if he wasnt on the battlefield himself, he still affected it.

Its clear that if he forcefully aims for Henrick now, he can expect a severe counterattack.

Our victory is already decided. We shouldnt taint our victory. Lets cleanly finish this up.

As you wish.

After thinking for a moment, Leo summoned a mage from his unit.

Then he ordered the mage to use a voice amplifying spell and turn toward the town.

To the commander of the troops lurking in the town. This is Leonard. Thats a brilliant ambush plan. Tell Prince William that it was a good move. And Henrick. If you value your life then start relying on Prince William. He understands the situation better than you.

And thus Leos unit started withdrawing.

Next to him.

Finn asked him a question while flying at low altitudes.

Why did you give him advice, Your Highness? Is it because he is your younger brother?

You think I was being too naive?

If the only reason is that he is your brother then it was certainly too naive. He is a rebel after all.

Right. Well, it was partly because he is my brother though. But thats not all.

Do you mind telling me your other reason?

Its simple. Gordon will try to kill Henrick for this. To put on an example you see. But Prince William will stop him. In this situation, it would be bad for Gordon to kill his own brother. Although Henrick had made a mistake, the generals who couldnt stop him were also to blame. If he kills his own younger brother for this, their lives might be forfeit as well. Those generals will surely think like that. Prince William will not overlook that seed of conflict. Especially if he was asked for help.

I see. But I can only think that your advice will only benefit the enemy though?

If Henrick survives, he will surely cause some kind of blunder again. By helping Henrick, Prince William will have to go against Gordon. Dont you think that its a good move?

Leo knows how dangerous William is.

If he has Gordons complete trust and gets entrusted with the entire army, Leo can not imagine how difficult their situation will become.

So it is clear that Gordon is wary of William.

The United Kingdom wants a puppet leader. Gordon is too strong for that.

Its safe to assume that they will try to keep Henrick alive as a puppet.

Whether or not that is Williams intention, It is clear that is the United Kingdoms intention.

Thats why Gordon can not fully trust William.

Not only martial arts, Your Highness is also good at plotting too.

Im not that good at it you know. Im just imitating it from someoneI have nothing on a real tactician after all.

You are being too humble, Your Highness.

Im not being humble. Its the truth.

Leo says with a smile.

After all, he is still wondering what that real tactician is doing behind the scenes right now.

Realizing that Leo has noticed the ambush, General Fidessa who was hiding in the town clicked his tongue.

As expected of the Hero Prince huh.

The commander has escaped.

Since they finally cornered the commander, you would normally want to take this chance to settle the battle.

In order to exploit that opening, he had relocated the civilians and moved the troops in to prepare an ambush. It was Williams suggestion.

However, the ambush was detected by only a slight sense of incongruity.

If it was him, he would definitely charge in.

I cant match him at all.

While muttering so, Fidessa left the house.

In the end, they still managed to protect Henrick.

If Leo is a hero in this situation, William is one as well.

After all, he managed to stop Leos advance even when he wasnt on the battlefield.

As a general, he has to recognize that these two are vastly above him.

I hope His Highness can accept that too though.

Saying so, Fidessa headed to Henrick who is still trembling at the center of the town.

Henrick was hiding his figure inside a sheet of cloth.

Your Highness. Leonards army has retreated. Let us return to our home base.

N, NoGordon-aniue.he will kill me.

It was a big defeat after all. I dont know if this will end with just the commanders head.

It, It, It was not my fault! Its because William withdrew from the frontline!

Have you forgotten? It was Your Highness who made him do that.

Everyone agreed with me right!

Even so, Your Highness is the commander. Leonard left a piece of parting advice. If you dont want to die please rely on Prince William. I will leave it to Your Highness to decide.

Saying so, Fidessa left.

Meanwhile, cavalries arrived in Lage.

The one leading them was Gied.

Your Highness! Your Highness! Its Gied!

Gied tried to approach Henrick in a hurry.

However, Fidessa grabbed his shoulder.

What!? How insolent!? Who do you think I am!?

His Highnesss aide, the eldest son of Duke Horsvath right?

If you already know that then let me go!

I have a question for you. Where have you been?

Do I have to report everything to you!?

Watch your tongue. I just lost my chance to fight Leonards army so I am quite frustrated right now. Where have you been?

Looking at Fidessas sharp eyes, Gied raised a small scream.

The soldiers around Gied were also glared at by Fidessas subordinates and couldnt move.

Gied has no choice but to reply.

I, I got separated from His Highness so I came here while fighting off the enemy!

Hou? You fought and slipped through them? With your armor that clean?

There was not even a single scratch on Gieds armor.

Even Henricks armor has innumerable small scratches on it.

Fidessa glares at Gied with anger in his eyes.

I have no intention to defend His Highness Henrick who escaped first but I am not going to forgive those who used him as a decoy to ensure his own safety like you! How many soldiers do you think have lost their lives in this!? Stop trying to save your face!

Wh, What did you say!? I am the eldest son of Duke Horsvath you know! Do you think I will allow such an insult!?

What are you going to do about it then!? And that is what I should say to you in the first place! Even though you should have given your life for His Highness, why did you escape by yourself!? What on earth did you come to the battlefield for!? You damn incompetent!!

In, Incompetent!? It, It was the fault of the generals that we lost! It was not my fault!

When the people at the headquarters escaped first without giving out any order what can the generals do!? Where and what were you doing back then!? According to His Highnesss escorts, it was the eldest son of Duke Horsvath that advised His Highness to withdraw first, did you know that!?

I, Uwaaaaa!!?? What are you doing!?

Fidessa pushed Gied to the ground in anger.

He then proceeded to kick Gied in the gut.

With your armor that clean and uninjured body, you will only be mistaken by His Highness as a coward who escaped by himself. That will surely tarnish the name of Duke Horsvath, no? We will help you look like someone who just fought a fierce battle. Do it.

UWaaaaaaa!!?? Stop! It hurts! It hurts!!

Fidessa ordered his men to beat up Gied.

Gieds subordinates were subjected to the same thing.

Soon after, Gied and his men were covered in dirt and suffered countless small scratches.

Uuu..stop..forgive me..

This should make it more believable. After you got separated, you broke through the enemy and came here, tell that to His Highness.

Uuu

Seeing Gied hugging himself, Fidessas urge to kill Gied subsided a little.

They need someone to take responsibility for this big defeat.

This man is not a general but he still holds a high rank.

Gieds responsibility is Duke Horsvaths responsibility.

Keep watch on him. Never let him out of sight. Prince William should be able to use him well.

Yes, sir!

After giving that order, Fidessa began preparing a retreat.