Reincarnated into a Game As the Hero’s Friend

“Will we be fine not dealing with the enemies east of Foan which will be south of that Fort?” (Welner)

(T/N: Referring to Colteriz House.)

“There will be a force from the main army to hold them back. I think it is unlikely that they will launch an attack.” (Harfolk)

“Is it difficult to maneuver due to the distance?” (Welner)

“Yes. The fort to the north of that place was supposed to serve as the supply line of Farlitz.” (Harfolk)

Rather than fearing Farlitz, Welner was more afraid of Crown Prince Hubert, who did not hesitate to use a part of the main force as a decoy disguised as transport carriers loaded with provisions following behind the other part of the main force, while creating the illusion that they could be cut off easily.

Welner groaned in his mind, thinking about how scary the Prince was as he shoved some torn bread into his mouth.

However, Welner, who had to think of a trap that “seems like a good opportunity to cut supply line off at first glance,” when he was making this plan, suffered from stomach ache and was even worried up to now, what his plan would end up being.

Hoping to take it easy a little longer, he swallowed his bread, took a breath then asked.

“By the way, what is the situation in the west?” (Welner)

“It seems that the Coltrezis House is waiting to see how things unfold. It’s remarkable how we managed to fool that House by only using less than 300 soldiers and a few adventurers.” (Harfolk)

“Yeah.” (Welner)

It was true that people moving under the Count Vogler family’s flag in the west Coltrezis territory were more than 5,000. However, in reality, his army only consisted of a few hundred troops led by Count Vogler’s eldest son and Viscount Kauffeld, who were escorting refugees under the order of Welner as their lieutenant general. This so-called “army” were mostly just refugees.

Despite this, because of the large number of people moving and people at the corners being dressed as proper soldiers, it created an illusion they were all real soldiers. Moreover, the amount of smoke they produced during their camps, and the adventurers accompanying Vogler’s troops actively hunting monsters in the area to be used as food to cook on the road, gave it more credibility that they were trying to satisfy the appetites of many soldiers.

“There should be no problem with the countermeasures in case they are discovered.” (Harfolk)

“Indeed, and when that happens, Count Vogler’s subordinates plan to make a spectacular escape and draw the enemy away from the enemy’s base.” (Welner)

“I would rather have them lure the enemy out here instead.” (Harfolk)

Count Harfolk’s ferocious laugh made Welner smile bitterly.

When chasing fugitives, the pursuer tended to chase them too far. If the enemy came close to this fort, they would be tired. In that case, there was no doubt that they would be an easy opponent to fight.

However, both Welner and Count Harfolk understood that waiting for such a thing to happen was just a waste of time.

“Well then, Viscount, I’ll leave it in your hands.” (Harfolk)

“Understood. Let’s do it as planned.” (Welner)

After finishing his meal, Welner quickly left the place. It was true that there were many things to arrange, but more than that, he was worried about his own sense of smell.

After gathering Max and the others and making sure that knights were ready to move out, Welner then left half of his people to Max and ordered the rest to follow him as he departed to somewhere that they would be using as a relay point.

---