Tale of the Fake Hero - Chapter 224



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Season 3: Episode 32

Coming summer, abbreviated officer training (2)

Warrant officer candidate training pushes people to the brink of death. Just to the brink of death.

The candidates also had in-depth discussions about the background of the instructors and teaching assistants’ personalities becoming so evil.

But I wonder if they are completely heartless bastards, so whenever they are about to become lethargic, I switch to theory classes to give them a chance to catch their breath.

“From now on, you must clearly understand the enemies you will have to fight, the six great demon tribes.”

The instructor for the theory class was a wizard from the Unified Forces named Birang.

“So that you realize that everything you have seen in fairy tales, history, and legends is no longer a fantasy beyond reality.”

The first demon was created with a welcoming magic on the Birang platform.

“Uruk, a demon tribe whose name means giant bones. They have an abnormally large physique and barbaric weapons that can crush the heads of ten of you at once.”

Camilla couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow at the familiar appearance.

“It’s the guy I caught. It wasn’t as bad as I thought.”

“quietly.”

John raised his index finger to his lips to give a warning. On the podium, Birang continued his explanation.

“Even during the Golden Age, when the human and demon worlds were separated by the , piracy by Uruk and Nagas continued to exist until the Bronze Age. However, except for a few disasters, the scale and frequency of invasions were extremely localized.”

But in the early 17th century, things changed drastically.

“This cannot be explained by the great advancement of navigation. The Vatican believes that the seal of the Lord of the Deep has been broken, and the seas are increasingly coming under his influence.”

“… … !”

“So, it became commonplace for the maritime tribes to bypass the sea routes and invade various parts of the continent. This era is also called the ‘Era of Watchtowers.’ This is because coastal residents had to take turns guarding the watchtowers and run away as soon as a ship appeared on the coastline in order to survive.”

The real nightmare began 10 years ago.

Bagkar Logkus.

As the first chieftain of High Kun Tark and the chieftain of Rocktrigue (the chieftain of High Kun Tark is called the chieftain), Bagkar, who had a legendary reputation among the Uruks, developed a new navigation method that involved swaying monsoon rains and volcanic ash.

“This navigation puts an emphasis on completely neutralizing the human surveillance network, the coastal defense system established by the Three Young Dragons.”

This makes ‘stopping’ impossible.

This is an era in which we must ‘subdue’ those who come.

“The great invasion, which targeted not coastal villages but city-level looting, was carried out three times in three years. When the situation became unmanageable, the Vatican entrusted military power to the Blue Star Mirngardia. He was appointed as the Commander-in-Chief of the Unified Human Forces.”

Cheongseong Mirngardia has increased the payquery system from a maximum of 8 people (average of 4-5 people) due to military issues to a maximum of 12 people.

The unified army is being completely reorganized.

Military regulations, military discipline, command structure, etc.

It includes the three tribes of In, Yo, and Ah.

In this way, he summoned the entire army of the contemporary Payquerier and the Three Clans to the front lines and annihilated Bagkar’s million-strong army in the famous Battle of Siraf.

“The battle was fierce. Bagkar was favored by two of the , the Old Sea Lord and the Lizard Lord. On this day, many heroes, including Mijari Alter Aradhamanthel, engraved their names on the monument and disappeared. Thanks to their tearful sacrifices, you are able to sit here now.”

Miss… Camilla swallowed her breath. Ah, so this was the Master’s Master.

You died in battle… … .

I didn’t know why I felt so pained whenever I mentioned the names Master or Tars…

“Vagkar Logkus was a monster who was driven out in a succession dispute during his childhood, then killed all nine of his brothers and took the position of warchief. The problem here is that he left behind many children.”

“… … !”

“His Majesty the King has predicted a major offensive for revenge. It will be your responsibility to handle it.”

All the cadets were silent in the tension. Only the sound of each other’s breathing could be heard quietly and clearly. Sharon raised her hand.

“Instructor, the Uruks in the fairy tales were swept away by the hundreds by the Ristar party.”

“If the Ristar Party existed in the present day, you wouldn’t have to sit here. There was a record of 73 Uruk pirates annihilating a garrison of nearly 1,000 men. This happened recently.”

“But isn’t that because the opponent is the Republic Army?”

Sharon’s question caused the classroom to erupt in laughter.

The term “Republican Army” was a kind of metaphor. It meant an army without discipline, without skill, without system… … .

As a girl, Sharon was quite open about her contempt for the Republic.

“No, the Coast Guard is staffed by regular troops. The Republic Militia is mostly used for homeland defense.”

“… … !”

“You have no experience in actual combat. That’s why you don’t know fear. You don’t know the fear of the moment when these beings rush in twos and threes. The soldiers know, but the commander doesn’t, creating a contradictory situation. That’s why, before His Excellency the Great, Cheongseong took office, there were many cases where desk-bound strategies resulted in crushing defeats.”

“… … !”

“In the case of fixed positions, that is, defensive battles, the human race’s winning rate is not bad. In fact, it is high. However, the problem is the winning rate of battles that occur unexpectedly on flat ground, not in fixed positions.”

Then someone raised his hand and asked, “How on earth should we deal with Uruk?”

“His Majesty the King defined the battle between the Demons and humanity as a ‘confrontation of martial prowess and military discipline.’ Scholars are also impressed by this brilliant idea that summarizes in one line the nature of the Demons’ war and the direction of victory that humanity should aim for.”

“Dance vs. military discipline… … ?”

“The way the Demons and Humans conduct war is completely different. For example, Uruk values ??the values ??of warrior clans, and their army is nothing more than a collection of clans that have gathered for profit. Their armament is not unified, and the weapons and tactics they use are all crude and outdated. Despite this, they are strong. This is because their bodies are incomparably stronger than Humans. So how does Humanity fight back?”

Instructor Birang’s telekinetic magic moved the chalk, drawing a V on the blackboard.

“This is how it is. This is the basic tactical doctrine that was born when His Majesty the King appointed Krauzan, a military officer of the Kingdom of Dunos, as the head of the southwestern coastal defense. It is called the Iron Bird Formation.”

“Migratory bird?”

“The Iron Bird formation is a squad unit that organizes seven people into a community of destiny. The sergeant stands in the center of the formation, and two pikemen block the enemy’s approach on either side. The four musketeers pair up in pairs to fire at the enemy on the left and right.”

“What does a community of destiny mean?”

Camilla looked at the difficult word and asked Sharon, sitting next to her.

As Sharon was the princess of the Dunos Dynasty, it was natural that she would know Krauzan.

Maybe that’s why I answered in a slightly boastful tone.

“If even one of the sergeants is still alive and deserts the squad, the entire surviving squad will be punished.”

“Are you crazy? What’s wrong with other people?”

“I heard it’s quite useful in actual combat. There were many cases where the formation collapsed before even fighting due to fear, so this deal was put in to prevent that. They somehow control each other.”

Cheongseong Mirngardia establishes the iron bird formation as the basic doctrine of the Daema tribe’s tactics, while reorganizing the infantry troop formation system into a modern system.

10 squads are platoons (70 people).

Five platoons make up a company (350 men).

3 companies = 1,050 men per battalion.

3 battalions per regiment (3,150 men).

3 regiments, 1 brigade (9,450 men).

As the squads gathered together, the formation became wider and thicker, and the commander decided on the method based on the number of squads and the terrain.

“Thanks to His Majesty the King’s military modernization and Krauzan’s invention of the Iron Bird Formation, the history of the Daema Tribe’s warfare has changed drastically. You should think about why I explained the background of the Iron Bird Formation in detail when I could have just introduced the tactic.”

Birang tapped the side of his head with his index finger.

“It is to show the importance of thinking. Open thinking, not closed thinking, changes the landscape of war. You must not be caught up in old-fashioned thinking.”

“!”

“You too must devise such tactics and strategies. That will be the way to save at least one more soldier under your command, and on a grand scale, it will be the way to lead the war to victory.”

* * *

“Formation of battle formation, three migratory birds formation!”

The theory classes did not end with just the desk lectures.

To foster a sense of realism, candidates are sent into a mock battlefield using illusion magic.

The so-called ‘Mock Battle of the Demon Tribe’.

In a short period of time, the candidate must be able to identify the enemy, familiarize himself with the terrain, and form an optimal formation with the soldiers given to him.

“Number 36, are you planning to kill all the soldiers? If this was real combat, they would all be dead!”

“sorry!”

“If you’re sorry, will the dead soldiers come back to life? Even in the field, because of incompetent officers like you, tens and hundreds of soldiers are being turned into pieces of flesh!”

Thanks to this systematic and practical training process, the qualification of a Vatican officer seemed to be highly regarded.

Not only is the course difficult, but it also prepares you to become an officer with solid practical skills.

“Form line, disengage the iron formation. Five rows of musketeers, three rows of spearmen. Corporals, line up in a 3-2-3 formation.”

By the way, there’s something I need to point out.

The only area where Johann Frost was inferior to the other candidates was in his use of physical abilities.

Johan memorized military theory in two days, something Camilla had not mastered until just before graduation. His ability to apply tactics was also by far the best among all the candidates.

“It’s perfect. There’s nothing to find fault with.”

Compared to Camilla, who was always scolded by the instructor until she cried, Johan was full of praise.

Sharon was better than Camilla (she always managed to pass with ease), but she didn’t seem to have much of an edge in tactics.

However, he showed great interest in cavalry breakthrough tactics and was the best in terms of aptitude among the cadets. This seemed to be due to his long experience observing and learning from the Black Rose Corps, a light cavalry formation.

“What are you thinking so about?”

After finishing the theory class (and breaking the pastry chef’s heart to tears), on the way back to the dorm, Sharon asked.

“I wonder if tactics are necessary. No, it doesn’t really suit my personality or intelligence to begin with.”

“Hehehe, are you saying you want to get punched one more time by the party instructor? Should I tell you?”

“No, you said that on the first day of theory class. If the Lista Party existed in the present day, there would be no need for officer candidates.”

“so?”

“If we become like the Restar Party, we won’t really need any tactics, right?”

Sharon looked at Camilla silently for a moment, then started laughing wildly.

“Are you kidding? The Rista Party was not only great because Rista himself was great, but his colleagues were also great, which is why their name remains to this day.”

“Is that so?”

“Great Priestess Frieda and Palace Keyesna both left incredible marks on history. Great Mage Rin also left behind considerable magical theories at a young age. Even Touraina, who was not even a party member but merely Frieda’s disciple, has achieved incredible feats.”

John also joined the conversation, putting on his glasses.

“They say that if Archmage Lin had returned alive, the development of magic might have been 100 years faster. It’s only natural, considering that he had reached Aquizard (5 stars) at such a young age.”

“Is that great?”

“That’s incredible! In terms of pay queriers, it’s like you were commissioned at your age! In any case, it means that all four of you were heroes.”

John had a habit of getting excited whenever Lin’s story came up.

“Hmm, so that means it wasn’t just your power?”

“yes.”

“Then I guess we just need to find one more.”

“One person?”

“There are two of them here.”

“where?”

Camilla pointed at Sharon with her index finger, then at John. John shook his head, while Sharon, understanding the meaning, clapped her hands and laughed.

“Oh, Camilla. I love it when I’m with you, I’m never bored.”

“Don’t laugh, I’m serious!”

“Yeah, I guess so! Yohan, it’s pointless to hold back laughter while pretending to wear glasses, so just laugh.”

“Hey, hey! Aren’t you guys coming for work? Hey!”

On that day, the boys and girls who chased after their friends, laughing in absurdity, in amazement, and in outrage, were recorded in the history books with the same nickname as the Lista Party.

Hero.

The heroes of humanity who led the era until the appearance of the great hero Charillion, leading the prologue of ‘Red Summer’…

* * *

“Now we will begin the final stage of the non-commissioned officer training. This training covers three areas: shooting, physical strength, and tactics. You can choose the type of service and branch of service freely, but you must know that the available points are limited. For example, if you have the points for one heavy cavalryman, you can choose three light cavalrymen, ten musketeers, and eighteen spearmen.”

“… … !”

“The condition for passing is to break through the enemy’s barrage of attacks and capture the high ground. If you can just capture it, you will pass, so don’t be picky about the means and methods. It’s a rehearsal for five days, and the test is on the last day.”

Just like operating logistics, you are given a limited number of points and must organize units and complete missions with them.

That training was really… … .

I can’t explain it well… … .

I can tell you for sure that it was so difficult that my mind went blank. When I came to my senses and looked at the situation, the battle lines were broken and my troops were being slaughtered.

‘Ah, this exam format isn’t something I can pass just by taking good care of my body… … .’

It’s completely different from the swordsmanship or tests I’ve done so far, where I defeat the enemy and advance alone.

Mock combat test… … .

Is this really a comprehensive test that goes beyond tactical understanding to see whether or not one has the leadership skills to become an officer?

‘Shoot, shoot, and shoot until the enemy falls.’

Allies are wiped out at a faster rate than that.

This is a big deal… … .

No matter how well I try, if I don’t have the intelligence to instantly organize my troops to match the enemy’s strength, will I be useless?

“Number 59, 32 points. 30 points for 4 days in a row? If this is ability, then it is ability. If this continues, you will be disqualified. Do you understand?”

Split-second tactical thinking didn’t work out well.

The moment you face the enemy, the first thing that comes to mind is how to defeat the enemy with your own strength, and the formation of your allies does not come to mind.

Maybe being a paycheck isn’t the right fit for you.

“You’re disqualified from being a warrant officer, you idiot. The final exam is tomorrow. If you act like this tomorrow, I won’t be able to give you a certificate of passing.”