Next morning Degmon with Some of his Cavalry Soldiers took Verquis with him arrived in front of Town of Demo. He did not even need to ask for Surrender because the Gate if town was opened by citizens themselves.
Yesterday after the Battle People of Town Demo were terrified there army was Defeated so easily and even there Marquis Was Captured what more can they even do so during night they decided to open the city gates for Wildwood soldiers.
But there was a problem the Generals who followed Verquis in battle had retreated and our currently in the town. And when they that the people of town demo were about to surrender.
These officials came up with a plan they will burn all of the Military ration and supplies that has been stored in Warehouse of These town. These supplies where prepared to feed his Soldiers during the invasion of Wildwood.
But the citizen of demo found out about these plan they Quickly Caught the generals Of Verquis and opened the gates.
When Swin with half of his regiment that 6000 soldiers entered the town he peacefully took the surrender he also returned the soldiers from town demo , who were alive.
Swin has been ordered by his Lord to start building fortifying the Town, and wait for him after defeating lefonti He would arrive with his army until then hold the Marquis Drafuni army.
As for Tylvoni territory which was ruled by Marquis Verquis it will be subdued after Victor defeats the other two Marquis . He does not want to overstretch his soldiers for the time being.
Meanwhile an army of upto 22,000 soldiers can be seen marching rapidly towards the location where Lefonti is Present with his army.
There march was rapid they had only taken food for one day by tomorrow morning Victor and his army will get to eat the food prepared by Lefonti for them.
It was already evening and Victor has got the information about enemy army position they are near them so Victor has ordered his soldiers to halt the march .
"I think by night or early morning lefonti will receive the news of the Verquis defeat and he would get Cautious and definitely send his scouting parties to keep him informaed " Victor addressed his Colonels in the command tent.
"But it would be too late for him I want Our Cavalry to decisively attack his camp in the early morning taking the enemy completely by surprise and also. If Lefonti starts to rarrange his line I want our Cavalry to Get in a proper formation to fight them". Victor ordered Degmon.
"Yes mylord. "
"As for Infantry they will Form there lines hold the enemy tightly but as the battle rages on I want them to start retreating little by little and Degmon no matter what you need to hold enemy cavalry is that clear to everyone here."
"Yes Mylord" both the Colonel Colton and Degmon replied in Unison. Victor looked at Colton. Initially Victor was afraid because he had ordered Lewis to stay in Wildwood territory and guard instead Victor took Colton with him on these campaign.
He was worried due to Colton young age and inexperience but now he can completely trust him to carry out his orders. As for Degmon he does not need to worry much about him.
As For lefonti he was sleeping peacefully but soon the news of Verquis defeat in early morning reached him . Due to the constant Wildwood cavalry The horseman Faced many problems and at night he had stopped to give rest to his Horse .
And also travelling at night was dangerous. When lefonti read the report early morning his soldiers where Preparing food . And when he read the report he was shocked the only thought in his mind was To retreat .
He also ordered some his cavalry to keep an eye on surrounding. But His fears came true Wildwood cavalry attacked the lefonti cavalry killing many if them meanwhile soon the cavalry started to march and attack the camp were soldiers were Preparing the food but.
But Victor has Made a Miscalculation to camps where build by Lefonti one was were the food was being prepared meanwhile. The other one was just little bit away were soldiers resided when Lefonti got the news of enemy attack he ordered and organized his soldiers.
The cavalry was soon pushed back by Heavy infantry sent by Lefonti. Soon the army of Wildwood started to appear at first they were not visible because of morning mist but now they can bee seen where There banners .
Both the armies started to form usually Wildwood army would have been in formation in just little time but due to there constant marching and Nit enough rest they were not at there best . But Victor intial plan has worked he attacked enemy by surprise.
Lefonti is facing problem to even deploy his army in these battle Victor outnumbers lefonti he has Five thousand extra soldier and he is going to use that advantage in favor
He ordered cavalry to quickly engage with enemy. Lefonti Ordered his cavalry which is somewhat in better condition than his Infantry ordered the attack as well soon both the cavalry smashed with each other's fighting was brutal.
Meanwhile Victor has Finally ordered his infantry to attack. Lefonti still organizing his soldiers. Did Not care anymore after the formation was already complete he also ordered Charge
Both the armies clashed with each other. And soon Victor started spread his trap his Cavalry outnumbered enemy cavalry so he has ordered Degmon to push back enemy cavalry away from there Center.
As for the infantry of Wildwood was already retreating they were pushed back Victor knew the reason was his Soldiers were tired but then he ordered his light infantry to Flank enemy left flank after all now they space to maneuver the enemy cavalry was already pushed back .
He ordered his saboteurs to flank the infantry from right meanwhile he also ordered the 300 extra cavalry he kept for special task to attack Lefonti directly either kill him or Capture him
With the light infantry and Saboteurs joining the battle the lefonti Infantry started panicking. And they started to break. But unlike Verquis Lefonti did not run away.
He Unsheathed his sword and marched directly towrds enemy cavalry.
After Fighting for som time he was killed. Soon Wildwood soldiers started shouting Marquis lefonti was dead. creating panic soon 300 also joined the battle attacking infantry battle was soon decided.
In these battle lefonti deployed 17 thousand soldiers 7 thousand died and 7,000 Surrendered remaining soldiers were scattered but Victor does not care about them much .
As for Wildwood soldiers infantry suffered most with 1,000 dead and 500 wounded.
When Victor got knew about lefonti bravery he knew that reason behind Lefonti Action.
After all Lefonti's army was destroyed he could not muster up more soldiers he was weakest Marquis after all. But still died a warrior death . Victor announced that the burial should be arranged for lefonti with respect.
Victor along with his colonels helped the Soldiers. And food Obtained by enemy army camp helped them even though some of the food was damaged because cavalry attack. But they knew thay had to manage for now
Labourers started building camp By evening the Whole camp was built and soldiers got the much needed Rest. Meanwhile In the Command tent Victor Colton and Degmon were discussing future plan.
Victor and Othere colonels were viewing the Map "I have not received any News of Drafuni attacking town of demo but I am sure he would attack it . But also I am sure his is Completely unaware of lefonti defeat.that might change his approachafter all He would have definitely got the news of Verquis defeat.
Colton spoke " Maybe my lord we can take advantage of these situation we can quickly march and defeat Drafuni before he knows about lefonti defeat."
Degmon Objected "I think our army Needs rest at these point because of constant rapid march our soldiers are tired same goes for horses We should only Start our march Tomorrow afternoon."
Victor Was listening to Colonels lost in his thought after all the with these two Marquis dead these territory will be conquered by him in matter of days That's why he has also ordered Lewis To train new soldiers to defend these territories in future ...
After all he would be building forts in these territory and Garrison them as for money to pay these soldiers Victor can pay them using the treasury of the defeated Marquis.
I am sure they are hoarding a lot of wealth these greedy bastards compared to Wildwood have taxed there people a lot. I don't need to worry about money for the time being but Drafuni what should I do about him
And the Information he received I forms him that Drafuni has 19,000 to 20,000 thousand soldiers .
"I have a plan" Both the Colonel stopped speaking and looked at Victor" We will march into Drafuni territory directly threatening the whole territory of Marquis Drafuni which will force him to retreat. And when he is retreating that's when we will strike. Victor Said Smile"