“Count Boris, the scouts discovered enemies on the left and right sides.”

“Is that so?”

The corners of his mouth rose as he listened to the messenger’s report. Secrecy was absolutely necessary for an ambush. An ambush that was discovered can be used against the people who had set up the ambush.

“Give orders to the entire army, advance slowly with the heavy infantry in the front. Wait for the rear troops!”

“Yes, sir!”

Just as Count Boris commanded, heavy infantry with thick armor and shields took the lead.

“Line up in four columns! Close the gaps in front and behind you as much as possible!”

“Yes, sir!”

An elite was an elite. At their commander’s order, the heavy infantry moved as if they were one body. They even marched in step as they slowly advanced forward.

“They’re coming. They’re really coming.”

“Don’t be nervous, we just have to follow instructions.”

“Right, we can do this.”

The people inside the Republic’s defensive barrier were recruits with zero practical experience. Although they had voluntarily joined the army, that didn’t mean they weren’t afraid of war. Nevertheless, Siegfried had placed them at the front of an important battle. However, he hadn’t placed them there to be cannon fodder. He had given them two orders that even recruits could carry out.

One of such orders was the ambush, but unfortunately, that had already been spotted by Count Boris....