Chapter 44
The Orc Stampede in the Rimtech Domain was entering its final phase.
The central command, having been reinforced with soldiers sent from the various feudal lords’ armies, had just dispatched Commander Bannel with his knights to support Claude.
Fahrenheit let out a sigh of relief in the command post of the subjugation headquarters.
“We’ve somehow managed, haven’t we?”
“Fahrenheit-dono. Your command was magnificent.”
“The problem is what to do about the root of all evil causing this situation in the dungeon.”
“We have enough troops, so shouldn’t we just eliminate it as things stand?”
“The dungeon interior is narrow, and recklessly sending in a large number of troops will only increase casualties.”
“Then, will the Prominence Knights handle it alone?”
“Indeed, our knights are elite, but they’ve accumulated fatigue up to this point. Besides, reinforcements from the Royal Capital should be arriving soon.”
“Reinforcements, you say?”
From Count Rimtech’s perspective, even considering the distance, the fact that they still hadn’t arrived was a source of dissatisfaction.
Just then, a messenger rushed in.
“Reporting! Knights from the Royal Capital have arrived!”
“Thank you for the report. Please show their commander in immediately.”
Considering the distance from the Royal Capital, it was evident that even for a knight order composed of cavalry, they must have made a considerably forced march.
The messenger left the headquarters and returned with three knights.
Fahrenheit observed the three knights who entered and was inwardly impressed.
The Commander of the First Knight Order, Fornest von Mikens.
The Commander of the Second Knight Order, Muttehide von Sirius.
The Commander of the Third Knight Order, Ilium von Macnegan.
“To deploy the First, Second, and Third Knight Orders… His Majesty the King has made quite a decisive move.”
Fornest spoke on their behalf.
“It means His Majesty Poseidos views this situation with that much gravity. We request an explanation of the current circumstances.”
“We are currently tightening the encirclement and conducting a sweep of the orcs. The dungeon has also been sealed off, so their complete annihilation is only a matter of time.”
“We expected this to take much longer. As expected of Fahrenheit-dono, a genius of strategy and tactics.”
“I also thought it would take longer, but there was someone who performed beyond expectations.”
“Someone who surpassed Fahrenheit-dono’s expectations? I would certainly like to see them.”
“He should be commanding the dungeon blockade right about now, so I believe you’ll be able to see him eventually.”
“Enough with the pleasantries. What can we do?”
“Deploying your knight orders now would likely cause confusion on the field. You must be tired from the forced march, so I’d like you to take a sufficient rest.”
“So, you’re saying there’s nothing for us to do?”
“Not at all. I was thinking of entrusting you with the crucial task of conquering the dungeon.”
If the knight orders from the Royal Capital, who hadn’t made it in time for the siege battle, were to do nothing, they would completely lose face. However, if they were to handle the most difficult task of conquering the dungeon, it would be a different story.
“Understood. In that case, we shall take our rest. Fahrenheit-dono, we appreciate your consideration.”
With the discussion concluded, the three knight commanders left the headquarters to issue their orders.