The tribal wars: An Epic Fantasy Adventure (The chosen sword Book 1) by Robert King

Author:Robert King [King, Robert]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-08-06T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 22: War Begins

When Heisen was spreading out a map in his room, Captain Lorenzo entered. There was no sense of gloom in his expression. Heisen thought this superior had brought him what he wanted.

"Second Ensign Heisen, I am granting you the authority of a captain. Save this fortress."

"...Understood."

"I will be under your command, but what should I do?"

"Could you continue to convey my intended tactics to the higher-ups? I want you to act as a liaison with the upper echelons."

Taking orders from me would be intolerable for their pride. However, they would be satisfied if it were Captain Lorenzo. Heisen acknowledged that Lorenzo had superior negotiating skills.

"That's unexpected. I thought you'd tell me to use honorific language."

Captain Lorenzo chuckled as he expressed his thoughts. Reports indicated that Lieutenant Mospizza repeatedly visited the captain's room, shedding tears and pleading over his horrendous treatment. Heisen couldn't help but smile wryly.

"Indeed, I did force Lieutenant Mospizza to use honorifics. Respect, however, comes from within. Please allow me to continue treating you with respect as before."

"Respect? Hearing that from you is even more unexpected. I thought the only way I was better than you was my ability to navigate social situations."

"Please, don't tease me."

"Haha! Hearing that from you is even more unexpected."

"Do you understand the conditions under which I regard someone as a superior officer?"

"Hmm? Is it overall military ability?"

"No."

"Excellent decision-making skills?"

Heisen shook his head.

"The ability to forgive subordinates... no, that's not it."

"Of course, not."

"Fairly evaluating ability and achievements."

"Well, that's part of it, but not the whole thing. That's something to do after an emergency."

"Hmm. I don't get it. Tell me the answer."

"Sincerely accepting and adopting subordinates' opinions if they are superior."

"..."

"The more people you command, the more diverse opinions you'll get. Among them, there are bound to be ideas better than your own. I don't regard someone as a superior officer if they don't adopt such ideas due to vanity, pride, or ambition."

"..."

"Therefore, I do not regard Colonel Zilba, Lieutenant Colonel Kenneck, or any other inconsequential faction members as superiors. Well, as a mere hired soldier, I pay superficial respect, but that's all."

"You don't pay any respect at all."

Captain Lorenzo sighed and shrugged.

"That's my shortcoming. Captain Lorenzo, please give me your strength. Of course, you don't have to use honorifics like before. And I intend to switch command authority as needed. Consider it a formal captain's role."

"Whether you're being sincere or not is questionable."

"I-I'm sincere. What do you take me for?"

"Haha. You're skilled at lying, and I'm not even sure if you have such capacity. But it doesn't feel awful to hear that from someone like you."

"You're a peculiar person, Captain."

"Is that true? When you say it, I feel like I'm some kind of eccentric."

"..."

"Haha... But you're adept at motivating subordinates. Alright, I'll count on you."

"Thank you."

Captain Lorenzo extended his hand, and Heisen smiled as he shook it.

After deciding on their respective roles, they next discussed tactics by placing pieces on the map. Heisen placed four pieces around the fortress.

"First is the deployment of troops.

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