Became a Strategist With an Intelligence of 100 and an Accuracy Rate of 100%

12 – Episode 12. First victory

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A small castle in Zeeland.

In the central conference room, which was usually only used by a total of four generals including myself, today, as many as four new faces I had never seen before came to visit.

And that too, while kneeling and paying homage to Lord Runarien.

“This is Gustav, leader of the Raven mercenaries.”

“This is vice-captain Calle.”

“This is Aaron, the leader of the Chilean mercenaries.”

“This is vice-captain Yona.”

Three men and the last woman who spoke were greeting Luna.

An interceptor team of about 1,300 people was able to block 8,000 soldiers.

That was when two archers attacked the flanks of the Brans army, throwing the ranks into confusion and dividing the large army of 8,000 into three chunks.

Then, they entered the rear of the Brans army, surrounded it in a formation that seemed to embrace the Brans army, and annihilated them.

I already knew where the archers came from. Because the vice-leader of the Raven mercenaries introduced themselves.

However, the origin of the rear troops could only be noticed at this moment.

Chilean mercenaries!

‘I never thought those bastards would be on our side.’

The Chilean mercenary group was a mercenary group that could only be used by the monarchs of the central continent by completing certain quests.

The unique class, ‘heavy infantry’, was a very good morale mercenary unit that was superior in every way to the existing spearmen, but the problem was that it required the territory of a specific castle in the central continent.

So, due to the nature of the central continent where there is almost no empty land, when you start with a random monarch, you have to give up recruiting, and even if you start with the central monarchs, they are often suppressed by Brans’ army before you can clear the quest, so the probability is low. Unless the Robrans army respawns in a region other than the central region, it was practically impossible to recruit them.

For me, Brans, who doesn’t play because it’s not fun, this is a very annoying mercenary group!

With a high probability, it was a mercenary group exclusively for the Brans army, and the mercenary group that gave wings to the Brans army, which was already a recommended monarch for beginners, was the Chilean mercenary group.

And their leader was now kneeling and showing respect in front of our monarch.

‘Can I be recruited even if I don’t do quests?’

Even after this world became reality, it strangely followed the rules of the game.

With an intelligence of 100, it was not difficult to see that my prediction came true despite all kinds of pressure.

But.

This is the same with the mercenary groups that are helping us now, and there were parts that were strangely different from the game, including going to war even though less than a year had passed since we first started.

‘I shouldn’t blindly trust the knowledge in the game.’

“…It’s okay for you to raise your heads.”

Four people simultaneously raised their heads at Luna’s words.

“First of all, I would like to say thank you very much for helping our army. Thank you so much. If it weren’t for you, our army could have failed to defend Zeeland Castle. And… I must thank you. “I want to ask you something.”

“Please ask me anything.”

“Why on earth did you help our military?”

In response to Luna’s question, Gustav, leader of the Raven mercenaries, opened his mouth.

“Aaron and I over here confirmed that a war broke out while we were heading to Zeeland Castle. That’s why we decided to help the Lunarien army.”

“I’m sorry, but I don’t quite understand. Could you explain why you decided to help our military?”

“That is…”

This time, Aaron, the leader of the Chilean mercenary group, continued the story.

“This is because our two mercenary groups were heading to Zeeland Castle to defect to the Lunarien Army.”

“…!”

Returning to refuge meant that you would help our military.

Actually, I had no reason to help other than that, so I ignored it without thinking much, but the rest of Luna’s members couldn’t hide their surprised expressions, as if they had heard something unexpected.

“…Can I ask the reason?”

“Not long ago, I heard that you gave out a huge amount of food and spent a lot of money to repair the houses of commoners that were destroyed by a typhoon.”

After hearing Gustav’s words, Aaron added one more word.

“I encountered many leaders while running a mercenary group, but I have never seen a leader who devoted so much to helping the people of the territory since the beginning of the turbulent times. Even if they were a powerful warlord with a large territory, it would be amazing. “It may be acceptable, but it would be unthinkable for a small-scale warlord power that only runs a small city.”

“Such…”

Luna said as if she hadn’t even thought about it, but Aaron wasn’t wrong.

6,000 Gold was really a lot of money.

We were able to conscript over 5,000 soldiers, and still had enough money left over to reinvest in internal affairs.

Still, if you have some money left over, you can buy even mid-range items that are not that expensive.

A whopping 6,000 gold was spent on Young Ji-min, so it was likely that rumors would spread.

Even more so considering that even if you only invest about 500 gold a year, you will be praised as a saint.

“However, since I didn’t know exactly what the Lunarien army’s mark was, I almost couldn’t help them properly during the war… Fortunately, I saw someone with a similar outlook as the old man who was actively involved in relief work was standing at the forefront. I found it. I’m glad I was able to help you in time.

‘Ah.’

As soon as I heard those words, I was able to realize what kind of chain reaction all of this was taking place.

[Advice] Let Tifa do business -＞ Find a box containing money in a way that only Tifa can do.

[Advice] Use all of this money to help the people of the territory -＞ In this process, you gain public support and the two leaders of the mercenary group are impressed.

[Advice] Place Kane (who is most active in the rescue effort and is known for his face) at the vanguard -＞ Recognize Kane at the vanguard and have the mercenaries help our military at the right time.

Now, there really was no doubt, even if it was only 0.01%.

My intelligence is 100. And, my prediction is Absolutely correct.

All the laws of physics in the world follow my advice, even if they have to force it!

“…….”

“Huh….”

I felt Kane and Tifa next to Luna looking at me with shocked expressions.

Their expressions were very easy to read.

It looked at me and contained a message like, ‘Could it be possible that you were expecting all of this?’

Yes, it must feel that way from their perspective. In the end, I did as I was told and cleared the seemingly impossible mission.

At this moment, what I had to do was simple.

He slowly nods his head with an expression that seems very serious.

As if he had expected all of this.

The important thing is that I did not fully anticipate this situation.

It was important for others to LookLike I had anticipated this whole situation.

If the conclusion is right anyway, all you have to do is piece the rest together.

By appearing that way, it will have the effect of giving authenticity to my unconditional advice and making people follow my opinion without opposing it, no matter how incomprehensible it may be.

As I was a strategist and not a monarch, it was very important to form a driving force within my power to push my opinions in this way.

Of course, since the monarch was Lunarian Inian, I thought he would most likely listen to me-

Because I didn’t even know what my fate would be in these difficult times.

I approached Luna and gave her advice as if I were a wise man.

“Please accept it, my lord. It is certain that it will be of great help to our army.”

“Swen…”

Luna looked at me and thought for a moment.

She immediately looked at the leader and vice-leader kneeling in front of her and spoke.

“Thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping our army. I will never forget this. In the name of Lunarien, your actions will become the actions of our army.”

Putting it under the name meant accepting refuge.

The leaders who understood that bowed their heads and answered.

“Yes! I will be loyal.”

“We will become Runarien’s sword and shield.”

Raven mercenaries, a total of 7,000 people.

Chilean mercenaries, total of 6,000 people.

A total of 13,000 mercenaries joined the Lunarien army.

Considering that they were not ordinary soldiers but a well-trained group of mercenaries, the result was too poor for the price of 6,000 gold.

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This is Annell Castle, the headquarters of the Brans Army.

Kalinz was on his knees with his head bowed, speaking to Lord Lin Brans as if speaking to him.

“No shame. It’s all my fault. Please kill me.”

“…….”

The invasion force of 8,000 was destroyed.

Countless adjutants lost their lives.

The only survivors were about 120 soldiers and their general, Kalinz Brands.

It was a crushing defeat that could never have occurred in the history of Brans County.

And she didn’t fight against a famous country like the Aishous army, but against the Lunarien army, a weak nation that she didn’t even enter into her head.

Lin Brans asked, lost in her thoughts.

“Brother. What happened? If you really don’t deserve it, please explain so I can understand.”

“…We were ambushed. I found out later that mercenary-level soldiers had joined in.”

“A mercenary group?”

“Yes. One of the soldiers recognized their mark, and it appears that the Raven mercenary group and the Chilean mercenary group… Helped the Lunarien army in the war.”

“…What?”

At this point, Lin could not help but be greatly surprised.

The Raven mercenary group and the Chilean mercenary group were mercenary groups that she was familiar with.

In particular, the Chilean mercenary group was struggling to somehow obtain cooperation from the Brans military.

‘You’re helping the monarch of such a weak country, not me?’

This situation itself was absurd……

As a monarch, she knew very well that continuing to be dumbfounded by a situation that had already happened would not solve anything.

“If it’s a surprise attack, there’s nothing we can do. What can we do if we lose due to lack of information? Still, we’re a bit broken. I hope you don’t go to the front line for the time being and help with maintenance from the back. It would be a good idea to come down from your position as the vanguard and cool off. “

To a third party, Rin’s words could have been heard as those of a benevolent monarch compensating for her failure-

Kalinz could feel it. This was a demotion for failure.

The reason his life was saved was because this battle was a surprise attack and his last name was Bransgi.

But.

What excuse can there be for the leader?

“…I will obey your command.”

“Okay. Come in.”

After sending out Kalinz, Lin was lost in her thoughts.

‘If there are two mercenary groups attached to the Lunarien side, I would have to show my sincerity to take over this side as well…… However, it is not possible to bring Brother Chell from the south.’

Rin continued to be lost in her thoughts and then sighed.

She then remembered someone’s face.

‘That woman…… ‘Do I have no choice but to use it?’

I really hate it.

I really, really hate it, but is it inevitable for the greater good?

Rin spoke to her soldier who was serving as her escort at her side.

“Hey.”

“Yes, my lord.”

“Is there the 2nd barracks where new recruits are trained? Go there and call Iren.”

“I understand!”

Even though she was the b*tch who sent her down with her own mouth, she couldn’t help it now.

Because she was the only sword she could use right now.

‘Well, if she becomes a monarch, she should know how to do things she doesn’t like.’

Lin rationalized her actions like that.