Fredrinn Firecrown: The Weakest Villain

Fredrinn, Bernard, and the rest of the corps commanders sat around the table with the map of the entire Grand Beast Gorge laid out before them. Meanwhile, the division commanders stood behind them, quietly looking over at the map while waiting for Fredrinn to speak.

After everyone had gathered, Fredrinn stood up, took out a bunch of white go pieces from his storage space, and placed them on the map.

"Our enemies are hidden in this area. They concealed their presence and used the terrain to camouflage themselves."

He then placed the black go pieces on the hilltop part of the map. "They set up traps on top of the hills and the moment our soldiers stepped on them, they will trigger the mechanism and cause an explosion even stronger than their artillery's firepower."

Gasps of surprise echoed as soon as he uttered those words. No one doubted Fredrinn.

"Since we can't climb to the top of the hills, we only have two options." Fredrinn paused and gave everyone time to comprehend what he had said.

"The first option is to march on the shallow river in between the hills, but it would be dangerous since they could have laid out a trap within the river as well. As for the second option, it is for us to go around the hill. It will take more time, but it is the safest choice."

Everyone nodded in agreement. The best choice for them here was to go around the hills and attack the enemy from behind.

"However, I have a much better plan." Fredrinn let out a smile.

Everyone was taken aback. Was there still another option for them? Your journey continues with m v|l e'm,p y r

Looking at their curious gazes, Fredrinn continued.

"We will divide our troops into three groups. One will go around the left hills, while the other group will go to the right. The last group will use this path."

He pointed at the river on the map.

"The river? Wouldn't it be too dangerous for us to march on the river, sir?" Ullyses was confused by his plan.

It wasn't just him, the others were similarly perplexed. However, they didn't say anything. Fredrinn had all sorts of strategies and all of them worked out well so they believed that there was more to his plan.

Fredrinn nodded. "That's right. It will be dangerous, but the enemies will be too busy dealing with the two groups to care about the river."

"I see. Are you planning to use the two groups as a decoy to confuse the enemies? And the third group will be the main offensive force, did I get it right, sir?" Ulric muttered with his arms crossed.

Fredrinn was the first person from a supreme household that he acknowledged. He was different from those sheltered young talents.

Fredrinn smiled. "That's right. This is my plan…"

"Listen closely, everyone. I won't repeat it a second time."

***

Two hours later on the opposite side of the gorge, beneath the hills.

A soldier wearing camouflaged armor came to Amil's side to give his report.

"Sir, our scouts spotted the enemies! They are moving in two groups! One is moving towards here from the right side of the hills, while the other group is on the left side! They are closing in on us as we speak!"

Hearing this, Amil's face changed. For the enemies to come close to them without being informed… It could only mean one thing.

Nate was discovered!

Thinking about this, Amil took a deep breath. 'They want to divide us? Just what are they planning? And did they discover the bombs we set up on top of the hills?'

He had so many questions, but there was no time to waste.

"Josephus, you go and take fifty thousand soldiers with you to meet the enemies on the right! I will bring the other half to engage with the enemies on the left!" He instructed his deputy.

"Yes, sir!" His deputy, the Vice Commander of the Sky Slaying Army, replied.

Amil's expression was dark. They had meticulously set up the traps and they even concealed themselves deeply, but the enemies seemed to be aware of where they were hiding. This didn't make him feel good.

A moment later, he gathered half of their troops towards the left side of the hill. The abrupt change in the plan caught everyone off guard and it made them feel uneasy. This little bit of emotional distress affected their morale.

Amil frowned when he noticed this.

However, he didn't have the time to think since he had already caught sight of the enemy troops up ahead of them.

"Don't falter! We are more familiar with the surroundings! Follow behind me!" Amil shouted as he took out his lance and shield.

"Yes, sir!"

While he was leading the charge, he suddenly noticed that the enemy's number didn't seem to be a lot. 'Something doesn't seem right…'

He had a foreboding feeling. He wanted to command his troops to retreat, but it was already too late. If he were to order them to stop now, the enemies would be able to catch up to them with the momentum of their charge.

'Shit!'

The two sides soon collided. The sound of multiple weapons clashing against each other and the furious bellows of the men echoed beneath the left hill.

'They are much weaker than I thought.' Amil thought after the initial clash. He noticed that his men had the upper hand despite the enemy having a better momentum.

The Sky Slaying Army quickly managed to stabilize the situation.

Just as he was about to sigh in relief, Amil suddenly heard a commotion on their rear side.

He turned around and saw another army attacking them, laying carnage on their rear troops.

Seeing this, Amil's eyes widened in shock and anxiety. 'So this was their goal from the start! Dammit!'

He wanted to help the rear side, but a man blocked his path and prevented him from leaving.

"Where do you think you're going?"