Wasnt the angel much more graceful? one of Suleimans Janissary captains whispered. He was standing next to Suleiman and a few other leaders of the various armies. She defeated enemies and fortifications alike with one punch. How co shes using a person like a whip?
Suleiman shook his head. It just ans her opponents are quite strong, he said. Didnt you see? The white wall withstood her punch, and she was forced to use so tricks to isolate one of her enemies. However, while I may be Sultan, Im not an expert at combat. One of you should decide; how can we help her?
We should quickly wipe out the Hungarian army, the leader of the sipahis said. Theyre a motley crew. It seems like their infantry was hastily gathered. The only orderly ones are the knights, but they should be no match for our Janissaries. Once the Hungarians are defeated, we can concentrate our firepower onto those twelve nif our angel hasnt won yet, that is. While those n can defend against a punch capable of destroying fortress walls, arent our bombards capable of destroying walls as well?
Well said. The captain of the Janissaries was the next to speak. We seem to be lucky. Their army is rushed, and their leadership is quite poor. It seems to be a group thrown together to stop our advance as the real army gathers within their capitals walls. Perhaps, we can capture them and threaten those n with the prisoners lives.
Suleiman looked around, and his advisors nodded in agreent. Then its settled. He raised his hand. Bombards, fire straight into their army!
***
The keepers of the church are losing, a noble from Hungary said. Didnt the king assure us of their victory?
No, the king assured us theyd be able to distract the witch long enough for us to wipe out the Ottomans, another noble said. The two were sitting in the middle of the cavalry formation, waiting on top of their restless horses. I dont know what the kings plan is. Why are we letting soone younger than my own son command us? What is the war council doing?
The king surely has a plan, the other noble said. Hes out here with us. Im certain he doesnt want to die or lose the fight either. He wouldnt lead us to our deaths. The noble craned his neck, trying to get a better look at the king. In the next mont, the king raised his arm.
While the witch is distracted, well wipe out the Ottomans, Louis II shouted. Cavalry, charge! Well break the enemy formation! Infantry, follow through!
Were charging? Just like that? the second noble asked. His mouth was questioning his kings decision, but his body was following orders. Being in the middle, he wasnt allowed to hold back during a charge or hed be trampled from behind. All he could do was raise his arm along with his fellow cavalry and shout, For the glory of Hungary!
Screams accompanied their shouts. Stone balls tore through the army that had barely begun to move. Ammunition that shouldve been saved for castle walls were being used on the people instead, but Suleiman didnt feel the pinch. He didnt need ammunition as long as he had Alice. If he saved the ammunition just in case Alice lost her fight, wouldnt that be planning for defeat? Only those who constantly strove for victory deserved to win! Regular armies, advance! Dont let the cavalry get past you. Once theyre stuck, Janissaries, fill them with bullets! Sipahis, loop around and eat away at the flank of their army!
***
Just surrender, witch! one of the keepers shouted. He had to shout to be heard over the din of the battle that had just started. You might be damned, but youll be even more damned if you kill one of us!
Its useless, another keeper said. She doesnt speak Latin!
Does any of us even know how to speak Turkish?
No, but I can speak German!
We can all speak German, Matthew.
But have we tried it? Matthew asked. He shouted at Alice, Hey, stop resisting!
Alice froze mid-swing, and the person she was holding suddenly lost montum. His head dropped to the ground and scraped away at the dirt before coming to a halt. How do you know my native language!? she shouted. And those powers too! Were you guys thrown into this world by that insane red dragon as well?
Native language? one of the keepers asked. Youre German? But why are you fighting for the Ottomans?
German? Alice frowned. The man in her arm twitched, so she raised him up and slamd him down to stop him from moving. I dont think so? You guys, are you natives of this world?
The keepers exchanged glances with each other. If were not from this world, where else would we be from?
Seems like theres a misunderstanding then, Alice said. A vein bulged on her forehead. This whole ti, there were people who could understand her native language, but she was thrown into an empire that couldnt? Give a second. She turned around and shouted at Suleiman who was in the distance, Hey! Do you speak German!?
I know so! Suleiman shouted back in confusion. Why?
Alices eyes widened, and her grip unconsciously increased on her hostages ankle. This whole ti, I didnt have to learn Turkish at all! What the heck! She glared at the keepers. Why didnt you tell this three months ago!? Its all your faults!
Wait! I thought we were talking!? The keepers retreated as Alice advanced, swinging their companion around by his leg.
Talk is cheap!
The keepers retreated again. Should we summon Madam Marys friend? one of them asked.
Absolutely not! Shes a devil.
But shes Madam Marys friend, the keeper who brought up the idea said. Given what we know about Madam Mary, isnt it highly likely she captured and reford a devil through beatings like she did to us? Since Madam Mary allowed the devil to live, she must be a good entity now. How about this? Well ask Paul.
Alright, another keeper said. He shouted, Paul! Should we call Madam Marys friend to save you?
The keeper in Alices hand shouted back, Yes! A million tis, yes!
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