Berserk: The Prophet

【Sword Wind - Duchy of Grant, Dragon's Nest】

Early in the morning, Green got up on time according to the army's schedule and went to the castle tower of the Fire Dragon's Nest, gently knocking on the door of General Kirsten's room.

The door opened, and General Kirsten stood in the doorway, his sharp eyes revealing a hint of benevolence.

"You've arrived, Hanks."

Green gave a Grant salute and said, "Yes, General, I am ready."

“Haha, I’m an old man now, no need to be so formal.” Kirsten nodded slightly, gesturing for Green to come in and talk.

“I’ve heard about your performance over the past month from Grunberdo and Edward. You’re a true prodigy.” Kirsten’s gaze towards him now held more admiration than before.

"Thank you for the compliment, General." Green bowed his head humbly.

“Yes, it’s good for young people to be humble, but in the ‘Dragon’s Nest,’ excessive humility just comes across as hypocritical.” Kirsten smiled and patted Green on the shoulder. “You not only performed exceptionally well in military training, but you also successfully passed Gurenberudo’s test, which is no small feat. I believe you will become the pride of our Duchy of Grant in the future.”

Hearing the encouraging words, Green felt a mix of emotions, but to deal with the current situation, he raised his head and looked firmly at Kirsten: "General, I will not let you down! I will fight for the honor of the Duchy of Grant!"

Kirsten nodded in satisfaction: "Very good! However, determination alone is not enough. What you are about to learn is no simpler than mere training; you must know how to apply it flexibly."

“I understand, General, but I will do my best!” Green said confidently. In any case, everything he was learning now might be part of his ability to survive in the future.

For several days in a row, Greene studied General Kirsten’s unique strategic thinking and combat ideas. In the afternoons, he participated in training in a way that balanced work and rest, and soon became an important part of the “Dragon’s Nest”.

.........

By mid-April, the ice and snow had completely melted, and the cold winds only existed at night. The cattle and sheep of the Duchy of Grant were released by the herders to graze on the tender shoots of grass.

According to information brought back by Grant's spies, Juda's army, with a deployment of 20,000 men and heavy siege equipment, is preparing to launch a strong attack on "Dragon's Nest".

Meanwhile, a military conference was also held inside the "Dragon's Nest".

Despite their numerous victories over Juda, the generals at the conference table still wore solemn expressions.

"Twenty thousand troops, plus heavy engineering equipment, this is not easy to deal with. Moreover, 'The Fire Dragon's Nest' doesn't have any extra funds to repair the city walls," a general said worriedly. This man was Arnok, a centurion under General Kirsten.

“Perhaps we should request reinforcements from the capital, Nowrudkahuati, and send our old guard to help us,” suggested an older centurion.

“Yes, but the ‘Dragon’s Nest’ is easy to defend and difficult to attack. Under Gurenbeldo’s leadership, even with only three thousand men, it’s not without a fighting chance.” Another commander of a thousand men clenched his fist, his tone firm.

General Kirsten stood aside, pondered for a moment, and then said, "We cannot rely solely on the terrain advantage; we also need to devise flexible tactics."

Everyone nodded and began to discuss the specific battle plan.

"We can send out an advance team to set up ambushes and traps along the enemy's likely route."

"At the same time, strengthen the city's defenses and prepare sufficient arrows and rolling stones."

"We also need to organize logistical support to ensure that the soldiers have sufficient supplies during the battle."

Discussions rose and fell, everyone was well aware of the difficulty of this battle, but they were all full of fighting spirit.

As for the final tactical plan, it was only set at the level of being ready to defend the city at any time. Seeing that the crowd was always hesitant and indecisive, Gurenbeldo, who had been silent all along, stepped forward generously. As the current city lord of the "Nest of the Fire Dragon", it was natural for him to take on the task of being the vanguard.

"No need for all that trouble, I will crush them myself!!" Gurunberdo's eyes revealed unparalleled confidence, and his voice echoed in the conference room like a dragon's roar.

"Don't worry, everyone. I will personally lead the vanguard out of the city to meet the enemy. With my strength, I will definitely be able to disrupt their formation!"

As Gurunberdo finished speaking, the generals exchanged glances, a surge of excitement rising in their hearts, their eyes flashing with admiration and praise. They had all witnessed Gurunberdo's martial prowess and his glorious record of defeating Juda multiple times.

"Well, in that case, I'll leave it to you, Gurunberdo."

"Please don't force yourself, otherwise this old man will be heartbroken."

General Kirsten looked at Gurenbeludo with the pride and satisfaction of an elder for a child, but he couldn't hide the worry in his eyes, after all, Juda's troops this time were of unprecedented size.

"Hmm, don't worry." Gurenberu said confidently, then turned and led Edward and Hickel out of the conference room.

"...Ugh! You've taken on this mess again, Glenn Belludeau." Edward's complaining voice in the corridor reached Green's keen ears.

"Hahaha, because I believe you will definitely have a way..." Gurunberdo laughed easily and strode off to gather the army.

With Gurunberdo taking on the role of vanguard, the generals also began preparing for the upcoming battle.

The entire war room was soon left with only General Kirsten and Green, who was examining the layout on the sand table.

General Kirsten walked to the window, looked at the distant scenery, and after a moment of silence, said, "What are your thoughts?"

Looking at the layout on the sand table, Green frowned slightly, took a deep breath, and said, "We can take advantage of the terrain of the Fire Dragon's Nest, set up a defensive line along the city, and use cannons and crossbowmen on the high walls to unleash a hail of arrows to stop the enemy's attack."

"At the same time, we can also send out an elite and flexible cavalry force to launch a surprise attack before the enemy has set up their formation and is caught off guard. We can look for an opportunity to behead the general and captains of the Juda army, cut off the enemy general's banner, and the enemy's morale will surely be thrown into chaos!"

"While we're at it, we'll also wipe out the artillery and engineering units. Without any means of siege warfare, the Judas will surely collapse without a fight!!"

General Kirsten turned around, looked at Green, and gave him an approving smile.

“Very good, Hanks, your idea is excellent, but there are risks involved.” General Kirsten frowned slightly and continued, “If the cavalry’s surprise attack fails, they could easily be surrounded by the enemy. Moreover, ensuring that the enemy general is accurately located and beheaded in the chaos is also a challenge.”

Green nodded, his expression serious: "The general is absolutely right. Therefore, our cavalry units need to have extremely high quality and teamwork, and their actions must be swift and decisive. At the same time, we must also do thorough intelligence work to find out the location and movement patterns of the enemy generals in advance."

General Kirsten walked to the sand table and stared at it: "Hmm, but this is indeed a strategy worth considering."

After Kirsten gazed at the sand table for a long time, his wrinkled face and sharp, small eyes narrowed into a smile.

"Hahahahaha..."

Meanwhile, Green was staring at the sand table, pondering whether his strategy still had any flaws. Unfortunately, he couldn't think of anything useful, so he could only ask in confusion, "Why is the general laughing?"

“I roughly know how my godson and his advisors are going to operate. You're quite talented, kid.” Kirsten patted Green on the shoulder, seemingly in a good mood.

"Then tell me, if everything goes as you say on the battlefield, what are the chances of success?"

"General, I believe that if Gurenberudo and others were to lead the cavalry into battle, the success rate would be about 70% if the enemy were caught off guard."

"Around 70%?" General Kirsten pondered for a moment. "While it's not high, it's worth a try. You immediately begin to formulate a detailed battle plan, ensuring that every step is flawless."

"Yes, sir!" Green accepted the order and began to draft the battle plan. He knew the importance of this mission, which not only concerned the outcome of the battle but could also determine the lives of many soldiers, although Green was not sure whether Kirsten and Gurenbelludo would actually adopt his battle plan.