I am in Room surrounded by Colonels we are discussing About our future campaign from pat few days . From last few days We have received constant report as to how.
About how battered remnants of Golden Grove army made there Way back to the capital.there once proud banners were now tattered .
Meanwhile Many Nobles questioned about the well being of Theo IV and guess What Theo Was Dead Apparently he started to not appear in front of the army after they started retreating but for how long can they even hide about it.
But Ministers and generals Under Theo IV tried to hide the news until they reached the capital. And after reaching the capital.
They proclaimed Aloysius Armstrong the eldest son of Theo IV as the king Golden Grove. But will the Nobles of the empire accept him as there after king in there. The answer is No many nobles Stood against him.
Meanwhile Jacob Knowing that his brother would try to kill him so he with the help some of the minister who favoured escaped from the capital making his Towrds the domain of Duke Hemud of Batrano Domain .
Meanwhile Duke Balthazar of Zevaru dukedom supported Aloysius The reason these dukes are not marching towards Capital directly is because they are watching each other's move.
No matter what How Weak Armstrong Royal Family influence has become they have rulled these kingdom for atleast last 400 years and even though Royal army had casualties the army still they have Well disciplined army.
And even they took the damage of last battle they also had Casualties so mindlessly marching towards the capital would turn situation bad for them.they are waiting who will make the first so that they advantage of it.
But For Duke Elmsworth things are different he is in lot of trouble not only the campaign in Wildwood Crippled his army but in last battle between Mariner kingdom and Golden Grove He suffered a lot as well.
And his territory is in unrest as well. He had taxed his people a lot because of these recent campaigns .
"That bastard theo died but created more problems for me" Duke Elmsworth was fuming with anger.
Meanwhile Gabriel nervously said "My Lord our spies reporting that other Two dukes Are eyeing your dukedom. I fear that -"
"Yeah I know the two dukes might shake hand with each other Build an alliance against me and after defeating me they will divide these territory."
There was silence in the room.
"But do you really that those two bastards will peacefully divide these territory no after defeating me they will fight amongst each other ". Duke continued with grim expression.
At these time Evander Spoke "We shouldn't have invaded Wildwood that was your biggest Mistake father."
Everyone turned there heads towards Evander . There was pin drop silence in the room.
"What did you just Say." Duke Questioned
"You heard me right father Whole invasion was a mess because of your incompetence."
Soon Duke shouted "You Bastard just because you participated in one campaign does not qualify as A General you fool."
But Evander just stood up and left the room.
"Come back here you"- but Evander had already left the room not caring about his fathers foolish rambling.
Meanwhile in Wildwood At Military council Victor was discussing with his Colonels about the enemies thry will be facing.
Colonel Lewis Was Speaking at the moment "My Lord from the information we Have received from what your Special unit Saboteurs has Informed "
"It is said that Marquis Verquis Is forming alliance with Marquis lefonti and Marquis Drafuni to invade Wildwood .Right now the army of Marquis Verquis has already been spotted near our territory border near the Town of Deno "
"Hmmm from what I know the town is small how is he accommodating his soldiers. "Victor asked
"He has Stationed them near the town in open "Colonel Swim Replied.
"And what about others Are they arriving with there army on that same spot."
"Yes My Lord" Colonel Lewis Answered
"If the other two army arrive and joing these army they will be numbered around 50,000 to 55,000 Thousand" . Colonel degmon Said Seriously
"That's Correct but we won't let them join "everyone turned there heads Towards Victor
Victor Stood arrived near the map took the stick and pointed towrds the camp of Marquis Verquis Army and said We will rapidly march towrds these camp take them by surprise.
And destroy them completely. Then we will take care of other two Army's" everyone were stunned but they quickly relaxed.
Victor smiled and said "You all look quite Calm won't you question me how we will march so fast and defeat them."
Colonel Swin Just Smiled he looked at the Young Supreme Commander and Said" It would have been difficult before but now with your new reforms and Method to march the army that will live of the land we can definitely march rapidly Without Supply wagons slowing us down."
Victor was Calm but he Knew from inside that these Strategy might work for now but as his enemies in future study his battle tactics they will Come up with counter measure so he need to be prepared to change the method
But for now He will use these Strategy to win these war." Now I want you all to go back a start preparing our army by day after tomorrow morning I want our army ready to march."
Every Colonel Stood up in room and Saluted and Shouted in unison "Yes Supreme Commander "
I was looking at my father's Armour and his sword at these time and At these time another thought came into my mind We did not have Banner Or flag representing our territory
How humiliating other Noble houses At least had banner to represent them on battlefield but the kings of Golden Grove did not allow us to ever have our own flag
It's alright that will change tomorrow I will carry the banner and march with my army.
It was morning and army of 12 thousand soldiers can be seen marching through forest not far from these Two more armies are marching from different routes there destination is same .
Victor is leading one these army they are marching rapidly towrds the Marquis Verquis army His Saboteurs are deployed and our constantly sending him reports by using horseman
The reason Victor had decided to take initiative is because he knew enemies would think that Victor will use the same tactics he used on the Duke And no way Will Victor will leave his favorable position and march into enemy territory.
It would have atleast taken 2 days For Victor army to arrive here but because of no supply wagons affecting there speed they covered the distance rapidly
Soon Victor Ordered Colonel Swin and Colonel Colton to stop tere march only he would march they were Ordered to hife themselves with the cover of forest soon Victor marched with his army
His total strength was 14,500 8,500 heavy infantry and 1,500 light infantry another 4000 cavalry according to his reforms he should have had only had 2000 cavalry but he decided to take one battalion of cavalry extra with him.
Meanwhile Marquis Verquis got the report of enemy army he was shocked but soon he started to laugh when he got the report of how little the army of Victor was "Only 14,500 I have 28,000 soldiers. "
But he also heard that Victor had defeated Duke Elmsworth army but he also knew because of how Tired they became of Constant hit and run tactics used by Wildwood army.
But now that fool Victor has left his Position and is out on open Verquis can easily deal with that idiot.
Verquis knew after the army of there Marquis arrive and if they conquer Wildwood those two Marquis will most certainly form alliance against him. Because he was more powerful than those two.
Now after dealing with these fool I will then deal with he quickly stood up and ordered Start forming up we will Defeat that Brat.
When left his tent and looked at enemy army he saw a flag Is Was black but the print On that was done with golden thread Two swords with a shield in a middle and on that shielt the print of a lion was visible.
The banner looked good look's like even these brat has started ignoring the Royal Family even he himself do not give a damn about the Royal Family .
Right now Royal Family is nothing but puppets the king Aloysius is just a brat who is being fooled by his ministes they are controlling him from behind the scenes Maybe Jacob is little smart but what can he even do.
He does not have army othere than some ministers Supporting him.
Meanwhile Victor was happy that Verquis took the bait. He also started to deploye his soldiers his Heavy infantry would be in center cavalry on on his left and right flank meanwhile light infantry troops will be behind the heavy infantry including saboteurs.