The Players And The Protagonist Want To Kill Me – Volume 1, Chapter 51
Chapter 51: Relaxation
“This time’s operation, we need to make some adjustments.”
Sivey sat on the main seat, and his first words left the surrounding knights puzzled, but then his second sentence dumbfounded them.
“This time, we split our forces into two groups. One group will go to plunder the iron mines, diverting the attention of Button Territory’s main army, while the other part, taking advantage of the emptiness in Button City, will go to plunder Homan Castle!”
The knights looked at the man on the main seat with disbelief.
In their minds, although the lord was young, he was mature beyond his years and had always shown a steady demeanor. How could he propose such a ridiculous strategy this time?
“This…”
“Young Master Sivey…”
Clement hesitated and stood up, then pointed to the map and said to Sivey:
“It’s probably very difficult to attack Button City. First of all, we don’t have siege equipment, and it’s too late to make them now.”
“And even if we had siege equipment, it’s impossible to transport them silently into Button Territory. The best way is to make them on-site near Button City.”
“But making siege equipment on-site would take at least three or four days, even with a large number of skilled craftsmen. Most importantly, when the Button Family was at its peak, they installed Magic Cannons in Button City. These things would make an Earth Knight uncomfortable even with just a hit…”
“I can’t think of how to distract Button Family’s main force for three or four days and still not be suspected of making siege equipment near Button City.”
Clement gave a bunch of reasons, but in summary, they all meant the same thing.
There weren’t enough soldiers, there were no tools, it was possible to seize the iron mine, but impossible to attack Button City, and the idea of seizing the iron mine while attacking Button City was even more unrealistic.
“I’ll take care of the siege equipment problem.”
“Young Master Sivey, can you solve it?”
Clement widened his eyes, thinking he had misheard.
“Yes.”
Sivey replied decisively.
“I have a way to secretly arrange two siege engines in. Now I just want to ask, if we distract Button Family’s main forces and have two siege engines, how many troops do we need to quickly capture Button City?”
Clement pondered for a moment upon hearing this, quickly simulating various possibilities in his mind. In the end, he shook his head regretfully and said:
“Even with siege engines and distracting the enemy’s main forces, it’s still very difficult to capture Button City. After all, it’s a big town. Apart from the troops distracting the main forces, we can’t spare additional forces capable of controlling a large town.”
“We don’t need to control Button City, I’m not crazy. We just need to control the city walls and raid Homan Castle.”
After contemplating Clement’s words for a while, he nodded and said:
“In that case, only five hundred Common militia members, along with ten Great Knights, will be needed.”
“At that time, in order to seize the iron mine, the Button Family will definitely send out all its forces. The defensive forces inside the city are extremely limited. Therefore, the main attack will be led by ten Great Knights, while the five hundred Common militia members will rely on siege equipment to occupy the city walls, control the Magic Cannons, cover the Great Knights, and transport goods.”
“But, Master Sivey, can you really get complete siege equipment into Button Territory?”
Clement still had some worries. This matter was simply too unbelievable, which made him repeatedly confirm with Sivey.
“Why, even you don’t believe me?”
Sivey grinned, his eyes full of certainty and confidence. Seeing this, Clement suppressed his doubts and chose to believe Young Master Sivey.
Although the other knights in the meeting hall still looked worried, seeing Clement’s tacit agreement, they didn’t speak up anymore. So, this matter was probably settled.
“Now that everyone has no doubts, let me announce the battle plan.”
Sivey’s expression became serious, and he earnestly instructed:
“Clement, you and Baine Bloodhoof will lead the main army tomorrow at noon. There’s no need to hide; spread the news and let Button Family know we’re coming.”
“Your main army is expected to arrive in the evening. By then, just confront the Button Family, don’t rush to attack. I guess the Button Family will invite two or three Earth Knights as reinforcements to deal with our two Earth Knights. At that time, you just need to delay them and wait for me to return.”
After arranging the main army, Sivey turned his gaze to the Warrior of the Bloodhoof Clan and ordered:
“Bloodhoof Clan, along with me, lead five hundred militia members and start marching towards Button City tomorrow afternoon.”
“We should arrive at Button City around nightfall. Upon arrival, immediately start the siege. We must take down the city walls within ten minutes, empty Homan Castle within an hour, and then immediately return to reinforce the main army.”
“Any other questions?”
Sivey looked around after speaking, ready to finalize the plan if there were no issues.
“Lord, I have a question!”
At this moment, a voice came from the back of the meeting hall.
“What’s your question?”Sivey looked at Gudbay with confusion.
“Well,” Gudbay, seeing everyone looking at him, felt a bit nervous and said hesitantly, ” since… since we’re confident in defeating Button Family’s army head-on, why not defeat them first before attacking Button City?”
Sivey looked at Gudbay speechlessly, and even the surrounding knights seemed to want to laugh but dared not. Clement’s face darkened even more.
“Are you an idiot? Do you have full confidence in leaving behind the Button Family’s people on the battlefield? Master Sivey can produce siege equipment, so this operation is the best opportunity. If we directly attack head-on, and the Button Family can’t resist, they’ll retreat back to Button City. With just over a dozen Magic Cannons, what can we use to fight them? Sacrifice lives?”
Gudbay was scolded mercilessly by Clement, and with an embarrassed smile, he retreated back into the ranks.
Sivey chuckled as he looked at the sweaty Gudbay, then waved his hand and said:
“Now that everyone has no objections, let’s execute the plan according to schedule tomorrow. Now, everyone will go back and prepare. Meeting adjourned!”
After everyone left, Sivey walked alone to the attic of Winterkeep.
He looked into the distance, and the entire Winterfell lay before his eyes.
Neat houses, wide streets, bustling crowds of people, carts, and horses.Further away, endless fields of wheat and pastures stretched out.
The evening breeze tousled his hair. Sivey looked at everything before him, took a deep breath, and couldn’t help feeling a surge of ambition in his heart.
At this moment, the situation on the Cain Continent was stirred up for the first time, causing a ripple.
…
Sivey slowly made his way back to his room, feeling somewhat weary now, almost ready to fall asleep.
Just as he was about to drift off, there came a soft knock at the door from the outside:
“Knock, knock, knock.”
“Master, are you there~”
Sivey relaxed on the bed, emptying his mind, pulling up the covers, and softly said:
“Come in, no need to knock in the future, just come in.”
Upon hearing Sivey’s response, Lori gently pushed open the door, her face wearing a coquettish smile.
She walked to Sivey’s bedside on a pair of snow-white, smooth legs, emphasizing as she walked:
“No, before entering the room, I must knock and get the master’s permission to enter. This is the etiquette for maids~”
Seeing the little maid wearing ice silk lace underwear and a somewhat ill-fitting robe draped half-openly over her, revealing delicate white neck and clear collarbones, her face blushing, her eyes watery with a look of readiness, Sivey couldn’t help but recall the torture of his stomach from last night, showing a wry smile, and softly coaxing:
“Ah, Lori… we have a battle tomorrow… how about …..later?”The little maid didn’t fall for Sivey’s stalling tactics.
She had already asked Mrs. Chris on that side and knew that she must devour the master tonight.
She lifted the corner of the covers, slipped into Sivey’s arms like a water snake, her soft limbs clinging to Sivey like an octopus, already sticking tightly to him.
With her somewhat hot face against Sivey’s chest, she rubbed it against him, her face red, shyly saying:
“Lori knows, Lori will help the master relax… If the master wants to sleep, just sleep~”
With that, she curled up and burrowed into the covers.
Her head didn’t come out for a long time…
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