Berthier carefully arranged the route and action plan, and decided to break camp before dawn.
All the cavalry were gathered together. Each group of three cavalrymen does not carry heavy armor or spears, and is lightly equipped for reconnaissance. One part followed the original direction of advance to the west to detect the movement of the main rebel force, and the other part went north to investigate the terrain there.
Groups of scout cavalry hurriedly left the group.
Because the ferry had been occupied by rebel vehicle formations earlier and blocked the reconnaissance route, Berthier was unable to accurately know the true strength of the enemy's forces. The known intelligence is that the number of rebels threatening him is several times that of his own troops, and they are likely to have mythical creatures such as earth-burrowing insects.
In order to maximize the concentration of reconnaissance power, all knights, retinues, armored cavalry and light cavalry must perform reconnaissance missions in rotation under the leadership of perceptive Beyonders. Each such group can search a nearby sector with a radius of several miles along the way.
However, such reconnaissance is not foolproof. Even Sequence 7 Beyonders would find it difficult to detect enemy troops hiding in forests and valleys. Even an enemy army operating in broad daylight would be ignored for various strange reasons. The only solution to this is to send out as many cavalry as possible and perform a high-intensity search.
At 7 a.m., bad news came. The rebels to the west were driving away Beyelan's reconnaissance force and trying to screen the battlefield; the artillery batteries in the rear were lost.
From top to bottom, Berthier's column felt that danger was imminent. Once the main force of the rebels is allowed to move forward, everyone delayed by the ferry battle will suffer disaster.
Dozens of cavalrymen repeatedly searched the fan-shaped area from southwest to northwest. Due to the limited number of people and heavy tasks, the Extraordinaries and the cavalry became more exhausted, and false alarms and false alarms continued to disturb the command headquarters.
Everyone was highly nervous, fearing that they would be entangled by the vanguard sent by the rebels, who would then move large forces to encircle them. There are many descendants of famous families in this team who are here to participate in the spring camping. If they are annihilated by the rebels, Beyelan's prestige will be severely damaged.
By 4:00 p.m., the situation finally improved - the reconnaissance force confirmed that no rebels were following.
Everyone gradually began to relax. Since reconnaissance found no trace of the rebels, the army moved closer and closer to the safe zone as time passed. As long as they retreat to the town of Bovo in the north, the city walls and city defenses there can allow the army to rest and shelter.
"It seems that our reaction is fast enough," Berthier said happily. "As long as we join the general's main force, we may catch Xia Boyang's main force."
Professor Hasso Eckard nodded. Viscount Varian agreed happily. Others in the headquarters also smiled a little.
They crossed the hills between the Avenue Rose and the Avenue Verona and marched northward over the roaring torrent.
The sun was almost setting. A blushing glow yellows the nearby verdant valleys, lush vineyards, fields and wildflower meadows. The tired steps of the entire army also became brisk. Everyone knows that dinner, hot water and a bed can be found at sunset.
"We were scared away by a rebel army," Nona said with some self-deprecation, "This was something that was unimaginable before."
Berthier nodded in agreement: "Unconsciously, the rebels have the power to threaten us. If this continues, it won't be long before Beyeland's army can only operate in legion units, otherwise they will all be absolutely destroyed. The danger of being surrounded by superior enemies.”
"Are you intimidated by the numbers?" Kurala grumbled in disgrace after a whole day of futile reconnaissance, "We have Extraordinary and regular troops, and we can definitely hold a position and fight the rebels. Their numbers are large, But I don’t know how good it is. Let them attack Nona and I’s defenses! Unless hundreds of people shed their blood, there’s no way they can break through the defenses of the Extraordinaries.”
"Surrounding us will cause us to lose supplies..." Berthier shook his head, "It is better to maintain a continuous straight front."
"Don't keep such things as a straight front in your mind~ It doesn't matter if supplies are interrupted for a day or two," Kurala patted her bow and arrow in dissatisfaction, "Highly mobile assault-type Extraordinaries like us are born with It’s going to be surrounded!”
They walked side by side with Ophelia and argued for a while before realizing that their companion was silent and looking into the distance. As the proposer of this march route, Ophelia's suggestion was supported by everyone, but she still looked uneasy.
"Wolf Cavalry, what are you worried about?" Berthier asked.
"I'm thinking, we always see our enemies from our own perspective~ From our perspective, move north, closer to General Macdonald's main force," Ophelia murmured to herself, "But, we What will your enemies think?"
"You're worrying too much," Berthier smiled, "We can't exhaust all possibilities. There are limits to manpower."
In the sunset, they walked forward. The exhausted scout cavalry also stopped searching the southwest and joined the rush to the camp.
Finally, on the ridge of rolling hills, they saw a gray line heading this way. The noisy crowd suddenly fell silent.
Berthier murmured: "Look, over there. Is that the nearby city defense force?"
The officers looked at each other, and the soldiers subconsciously stopped. The size of this gray army is astonishing.
Several scout cavalrymen rushed towards the headquarters as hard as they could. Their faces were pale, as if they had seen a ghost:
“Rebels appear ahead!
"There are at least 10 brigades of infantry and 300 cavalry. They are heavily guarded. All our attempts to get closer have been unsuccessful!"
…
This enemy force appeared unexpectedly in front of Berthier's column and was approaching rapidly. There was no time for them to establish camp or retreat.
Berthier almost fell off his horse, and everyone who was just rejoicing lost the ability to speak.
"Expand your formation," Ophelia suddenly cheered up, "occupy the hills on both sides and deploy all the captured light artillery!"
The column was immediately halted and spread out from marching formation to the wings. Not only the 1,200 infantry troops needed to be deployed, but also hundreds of support personnel and vehicles needed to leave the road and take shelter in nearby highlands.
Ophelia was very ashamed and said: "I understand. The rebels' goal is to turn north and leave the avenue, trying to let us pass along Rose Avenue and then detour back to our rear to cut off the connection with the main force. As for our side They are also moving north to avoid encountering them. In this way, both sides want to avoid an immediate conflict, so they both leave Rose Avenue, but they encounter them here."
"Is this possible!?" Several officers exclaimed.
"This is the only reasonable explanation for the current situation," Ophelia replied. "It also shows that the rebels' mobility is far beyond our expectations."
"We need to establish a defense line, hold it, hold the terrain," Professor Hasso Ekaard looked at the influx of rebels. "We may not have enough time, but we..."
"Stand out the squadrons, mount all the cavalry, and concentrate on the left wing," Ophelia finished for the nagging professor, "Contact the general and Old Town, and then send out the raven. The main force of the rebels is heading towards Our detachment is approaching and will engage the enemy before sunset."
The terrain here does not provide the conditions for persistence. Berthier immediately ordered his soldiers to occupy nearby highlands, lengthen the battle line, and try to prevent his army from being surrounded as much as possible.
Although the enemy's sudden attack came very suddenly and the whole army fell into panic and confusion, the deployment order was quickly and reliably executed.
The infantry squadron quickly deployed. About a thousand infantrymen lined up in three horizontal lines. All archers and shooters were placed in front of the entire battle line and fired at the approaching rebels.
To their north was the road to General Macdonald's main force, but it was blocked by the enemy, hills and valleys. Ophelia set the fulcrum of the defense line on a nearby hillside. All cavalry were deployed on the left flank of the battlefield.
In less than half an hour, the rebels came rolling in like a tidal wave.
Their numbers were several times larger than Bijran's army, and they were divided into two parts. One group rushed straight to the front, and the other group rushed to the right, towards the left rear of Beyelan's army.
The forwards of both sides met at the first opportunity.
The light infantry immediately spread out to meet each other, shooting hail of arrows. The rebel light infantry was numerous and used not only bows and arrows, but also slings to hurl rocks that blocked the sky. The Veronese auxiliaries, who served as Bayerland's light infantry, immediately fell back.
While the light infantry held off the first attack, the entire Bijerland infantry took up battle positions.
The rebels sounded the bugle call to advance quickly, rushing in like a flash flood that burst the embankment. They marched forward bravely, shouting "Long live".
"We can't withstand so many enemies!" Viscount Varian was sweating like rain. He and the nobles of Verona watched from the high ground as the rebels swept in. The thin Bayeran infantry line was about to be submerged. " This is simply a huge sea of people!
"As soon as they complete the outflanking, we are all finished."
"If you have a better idea, you are welcome to tell us now, Viscount," Ophelia suddenly became the commander of the battle. "If not, then stay with us until nightfall. The rebels are numerous, But the soldiers are not as determined and orderly as ours. As long as we persist until night, we can shrink to the mountains to the north and build a camp."
"But how can we hold on!"
"Our defenses are on fire on all sides!"
"Buy me time, time," Professor Hasso Eckard's voice was trembling, "I'm going to activate a large-scale attack spell to eliminate these bugs."
"clear!"
Upon hearing this, Ophelia drew her sword and said to the astonished wizards and nobles:
“Extraordinary, give me a team of Extraordinary.
"Let me show you the strength of the 501st Cavalry Regiment!"
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