Chapter 35
Translated by: ShinigamiTori
Bullying the Commoner
After finishing the exercises, a lecture on how to make a formation began.
“First, I will teach you the most basic formation, the hawk formation, in which you form a line of battle with the wings outstretched against the enemy. If the enemy forces advance, you can surround them by moving the left and right wings. Therefore, it is common practice to place highly mobile soldiers at both ends and defensive soldiers in the center who can hold their own against an attack.”
Red pieces were lined up on a large board floating in the air. The pieces, perhaps a kind of magical tool, moved on their own at the same time as Claushezade explained, drawing a downward arrow-like shape.
After he finished explaining, those skilled in defensive magic were elected to the center according to his instructions. Sheila was recognized for her mobility and became a member of the left wing. On either side of her were upperclassmen, who she didn’t recognize, who were looking down at her coldly.
“In the event of an emergency, there is a possibility that this team will be involved. Don’t relax just because it is a class, but make sure that you have the arrangement firmly in mind. In order for the lineup to function properly, the awareness of each and every one of you will be crucial. Always remember your role and how to cooperate with those around you.”
‘Cooperation with those around you, huh…. That’ll be difficult.’
If they didn’t start by deepening their friendship, cooperation was just a pipe dream. Was Sheila the only one who felt that way?
“Next, I will teach you the sword formation. The center of the formation protrudes forward. The battlefield will be narrowed, but it is an aggressive attack formation that will break down the opponent in one fell swoop with a kamikaze-style attack. The advantage of this formation is that it is strong in a war of attrition due to the high concentration of soldiers. On the other hand, it is vulnerable to attacks from the flanks and rear.”
The same board as before appeared and the pieces began to move. The pieces transformed into a long, thin formation, like a sword.