Reincarnated Aristocrat Chapter 153: Fight with Fire

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“The enemy may be trying to do something similar to what teacher did in a mock battle before.” (Russell)

　Russell muttered and Mireille looks a little relieved.

“I see, that is certainly possible. When I was younger, he had done a similar trick, and maybe he remembered doing it.”

　I also noticed the strategy that the enemy might be taking.

　In short, they are deliberately trying to trap us by leaking information to us.

　I remember that Mireille had come up with a similar tactic in a mock battle and had carried it out.

　As siblings, they must have come up with similar strategies.

　Russell gave a concrete description of the enemy’s strategy.

　The enemy planned to use false information to control our actions, then launch a surprise attack, then inflict heavy damage, and somehow bring the situation from an absolute disadvantage, if not a fifty-fifty situation, to a sixty-forty situation.

　Even at sixty-forty, the enemy is still at a disadvantage, but the situation is no longer hopeless. Depending on how they plan their tactics, they will have a chance to win. Clan-sama will have no choice but to go into battle, for he will not be able to leave it to his vassals when the odds are nearly even.

　Anyway, once this strategy is decided, Beltud Castle cannot easily be captured. I cannot say with certainty that they will not take us by surprise if we move with caution. It will not be so easy to strategize again, but I am glad we realized the plan now.

　I took Russell and Mireille to meet with Clan-sama and let Russell explain the enemy’s strategy.

“… I see… I thought it was a little strange… I have heard that the spies I prepared are some of the best, but I wondered if I could give away such important information…

　It is not yet certain whether the enemy will use that strategy, but it is very possible they would. I am glad you told us.” (Clan)

　Russell is quite embarrassed by Clan-sama thanking him.

　After that, I asked Russell where exactly the enemy would make their surprise attack.

　Russell explained while looking at the map.

　He said that there was a rather large forest near-by where they would most likely hide their troops.

“They are hiding their troops in the forest…? I see… Then a fire attack would be effective.” (Clan)

“Yes, we can prevent the enemy from escaping and burn down the forest with fire magic.” (Russell)

“I would like to take Thomas, the enemy general, alive if possible… It would be a shame to kill such a talented man. But it would be most painful to let him escape and return to Beltud Castle.” (Clan)

　Clan-sama was slightly troubled by this but made a decision nonetheless.

“Let us attack the fire. Burn the forest where the enemy is lurking.” (Clan)

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