Chapter 221.5 (Self Edited) The Battle of Sibyaku
The Battle of Sibyaku was a clash between the Crusaders and the army of the Shaalta Kingdom that occurred to the north of Sibyaku on July 15, 2020 [Note 1]. It is the most famous battle fought near Sibyaku.
Background
The rise of Yuri Hou, who showed his presence during the 15th Crusade in 2018, raised concerns explicitly for Epitaph Palazzo. Epitaph Palazzo aimed at the internal collapse of the Shaalta Kingdom and triggered the Black Rain Incident [link]. This coup event led to the establishment of the Carya regime led by witches within the Shaalta Kingdom [Shan version], but thanks to the swift action of Yuri Hou, who escaped assassination, the Carya regime was quickly overthrown.
Afterwards, Yuri Hou defeated the weak generals within the country and pacified the nation with the fall of Oregano on May 11, and began to reorganize his forces to confront the Crusaders. However, the majority of the absorbed forces lacked morale and were poorly trained soldiers, and Yuri Hou had little time.
Initially, the Crusaders intended to directly land in the capital Sibyaku after the successful coup, but due to the failure of the assassination and Yuri Hou’s capture of Sibyaku, it became impossible. On June 10, 2020, the Battle of Hot Bridge was triggered [Shan version]. Yuri Hou chose not to fight at the border but implemented a scorched earth strategy, drawing the Crusaders deep into the country while destroying their supplies with Royal Eagle bombers, and challenged them to a decisive battle in the capital, Sibyaku.
Both Armies
Shaalta Kingdom Army: 63,201 personnel [Source 1]
Infantry: 52,349 (with 1,392 rifles)
Cavalry: 10,852