Dragon Order of Flame Volume 1 Chapter 4 Part6

Luke dismissed it and asked Marvin.

"What if we move some of our troops behind the scenes? I think it would be very effective if we were to send Sir Collin and the archers to confuse them with magic attacks and arrows, and then send the knights to attack them recklessly……"

"It seems simple but pretty effective. You, did you study military tactics too?"

"Can't say I studied. I just gained some experience, while exploring with my teacher."

Luke answered in that way, and decided to give out a proposal.

"From this distance, I'm unable to tell if they have a separate group of soldiers placed over at that location. Even if it takes a little longer, let's advance forward and check to see if they placed any sentries over there. If they've placed sentries over there to cover their blind spots, my previous tactic would become useless."

"I've been thinking this since earlier but….aren't you being too cautious with the Orcs? They aren't that smart."

Luke's face suddenly stiffened. He glared at Marvin with a face filled with anger, and noticing this, Marvin's face quickly changed. With a voice filled with a deep growl, Luke spoke.

"Marvin, you are someone who will become the Count in the future, and will have to take command of many people. Are you aware of that fact?"

"Of course. However, what does that have to do with……."

"The fact that you will be in command of many people, means that depending on your judgment, their lives can change. You are still young and have no experience in the field, so I won't blame you for your ignorant remark about the Orcs. However, if you are conceited and careless while dealing with the enemy, know that many of your people can die or get hurt. This is a reality where everything can change with a single mistake."

When Luke used to work as a mercenary in the past, he's seen many of his allies get hurt or killed, because of conceit or carelessness. Marvin's att.i.tude made Luke recall his past, making his body burn with rage.

"Ah, alright."

Because of Luke's murderous intent, Marvin nodded before he could remonstrate. At those words, Luke settled down a little and spoke.

"At least do not take the att.i.tude of knowing when you deal with people you do not know well. If you do not know, learn until you're certain. Orcs have a stronger organizational power than a trained human army, and each Orc is stronger physically and is braver than a human soldier. I'm sure that father is only confident, because of the Knights that are currently with him right now."

"However, isn't it pretty distinct that they're unintelligent?"

"It's true that Orcs are dumb. However, there are occasions when an Orc is enslaved, and used to fight with humans. If they are released back into the wild, they can teach their tribe how to apply our human military tactics. What's more, these guys aren't from within our domain, and are actually a group that came from the outside. Hence, we should think of all possibilities."

"Mmm……"

Marvin was surprised to hear what Luke was saying.

Looking at Marvin, Luke laughed. In truth, he normally did not act with this much caution when dealing with Orcs. However, remembering the past and the damage that the Count took on through this subjugation, as well as knowing how weak he currently is compared to the past, Luke was trying his best to be prudent. This was also a great way to teach the Count-to-be, Marvin.

"Then let's move forward."

The 2 began to move towards the rear of the Orcs' base.

Chapter 4 Part 6 Completed.