Otherworld Advance Team
Chapter 291 - 284: Doctrine of Superior Firepower

Chapter 291: Chapter 284: Doctrine of Superior Firepower

Looking at Melia’s somewhat blank expression, Luo’er sighed, picked up his glass, set it on the table, and then said to her, "If you’re going to attack the rebels now, you’ll need to rely on three types of power."

"Infantry," Luo’er said, placing a glass in front of her before continuing, "The infantry is the most basic and most populous combat unit. Equipped with a variety of light and heavy weapons, they serve as the main combat power of the army. Whether attacking or occupying, you can’t do it without infantry."

"As for infantry, just have those recruits learn to use weapons, and they can become infantry, right?" Melia asked.

"Roughly speaking, yes. But because the infantry is so large, the quality of the infantry often determines the quality of the entire army." Luo’er explained.

"Oh!" Melia nodded.

"Then there are the armored forces," Luo’er paused, before continuing the explanation, "Here, the main composition of the armored forces are knights wearing rune heavy armor. Their armor can effectively resist bullets and can be used to attack fortified strongholds and so on. Of course, infantry can also take these places, but with armored forces, infantry casualties are much smaller during combat."

"So, if a place can’t be taken by the infantry, we send in the knights?" Melia asked.

"Yes," Luo’er nodded and then continued to explain, "Considering that these knights are mostly on horseback, they can also be used as a mobile force to harass the enemy’s rear, forcing them to dispatch a large amount of manpower to round up these knights, which can also reduce the pressure on the front line."

"Hmm!" Melia nodded again.

"Lastly, there’s the artillery. They’re a technical corps that require a certain level of education. They may not be numerous, but they’re the soul of the entire team. They bombard the enemy’s positions and formations to deal as much damage as possible. Ever since humans on Earth entered the firearm era, artillery fire has often been the most lethal form of attack." Luo’er continued.

"So, how should these three components be used?" Looking at the three glasses on the table, Melia fell silent.

"There are many ways. As long as it’s effective, it’s a good method. A dwarf military advisor from Earth once summed up a simple but effective method of attack: artillery fire followed by an infantry charge. If the charge is obstructed, continue the artillery fire and then charge again," Luo’er explained.

"So in this case, armored forces are unnecessary?" Melia stared at the glass on the table, her brows furrowed in thought.

"Of course, this military advisor lived in the early days of the firearm era, so his methods were very simple." Luo’er continued to explain, "On Earth, the traditional and effective method of attack relied heavily on armored forces as the main force used to quickly penetrate and divide the battlefield, cutting off the enemy’s connection with their rear and their allies, then encircling and annihilating them. However, the armored forces on Earth often have powerful offensive firepower. Considering that the armored forces in the Otherworld are just knights, encircling and attacking might be somewhat challenging."

"Thank you, I think I’m starting to understand." Melia lifted her head and said gratefully.

"You’re welcome." Luo’er nodded.

"Infantry, as the most basic land force, is mainly used for controlling occupied areas and attacking the enemy?" Melia adjusted the position of the glass, then looked at him and asked.

"Yes." Luo’er nodded in agreement.

"Then the artillery acts as the main force of the army, responsible for bombarding enemy positions before cooperating with infantry to attack and occupy?" Melia continued her questioning.

"Yes, artillery has a long range, so it is usually deployed in the rear as a support force." Luo’er nodded.

"And then, cavalry, as armored forces, have strong mobility and defense. They’re used for rapid deployment behind enemy lines, cutting off the connection between the enemy’s battlefield and rear." Melia asked again.

"That’s right, it seems you’ve got the hang of it already!" Luo’er nodded in approval.

"Usually, when I have spare time, I read these military books from Earth. Even though I usually don’t understand them, I get it now that you’ve pointed it out." Melia said joyfully.

Melia had never commanded an army before, so she was completely unfamiliar with the process of army combat. The tactics Luo’er mentioned were actually common in the Masya Kingdom’s army, but Melia never had a chance to learn about them. That’s why King Valen was confident enough to send her to quell the rebellion, because he believed that with Melia’s level of understanding, she would soon obediently return to Galan.

However, King Valen would be disappointed. After leaving Galan, Melia went to Yazhi City. In addition to negotiating cooperation with headquarters, she had also managed to purchase many translated books about the Earth’s military tactics. When she had free time, she would read through them.

Although she disliked military matters, she had no one reliable who was good at military affairs for her to fall back on, so she had to keep a firm hold on the military herself. She might trust Luo’er, but he was, after all, from headquarters. Melia couldn’t just ask them to send him over.

"In any case, delegate the army recruitment and training to those military officers, and you just need to study how to lead them in battle. If need be, you can request headquarters to dispatch some staff officers to help you strategize," suggested Luo’er.

"If I request, would headquarters send you over?" Melia asked with a teasing smile.

"I, um..." Luo’er felt like he was being teased again. After hesitating for a moment, he answered with a bitter smile, "I’m just a half-baked commander. Leave me out of the battles. Moreover, I’m the captain of the advance team. There’s a whole heap of issues at headquarters that we need to solve."

"I was just kidding." Melia said, her head lowered. But Luo’er could clearly feel that her tone was somewhat downcast.

"Then, about the intelligence, are you really..." After hesitating for a while, Luo’er still couldn’t help but ask.

"Don’t worry, I’m not lying to you. They haven’t made any moves yet. In a few days, when the kingdom’s army will pass here, I will find a way to place you in the army, so you can rendezvous with them," Melia said.

"Thank you in advance then." Luo’er sincerely said.

"No problem." Melia shook her head, but did not look up to meet his gaze.

"If there is nothing else, I’ll be off now." Luo’er scratched his head, and then said.

"Mhm." Melia was still looking down, surprisingly did not stop him.

Luo’er stood up, ready to walk out of the door. But as soon as he turned around, Melia’s voice came from behind: "You haven’t finished your drink yet, isn’t that quite impolite?"

Luo’er paused for a moment, turned his head, and found Melia was holding up the glass, looking at him with a slightly reproachful stare.

"Sorry!" Luo’er scratched his head awkwardly, then took the glass, and drained it in one gulp.

"Thank you for the hospitality." Luo’er grimaced a little, clearly not liking the bitterness of the red wine.

Melia accepted Luo’er’s glass and watched him leave. Then, she looked at the untouched cup of wine on the table, a triumphant smile on her face.

Scratching his head, Luo’er walked back to the banquet hall, somewhat annoyed. Cheng Ziang had wanted him to extract information from Melia, in the end, he found himself even persuaded by Melia. Nevertheless, it wasn’t a bad situation, at least he knew that Masya’s army was about to pass through.

Upon entering the still bustling banquet hall, Luo’er suddenly thought of Tangmo. He instinctively sniffed himself, confirming that there was no peculiar smell before he entered without any reservations.

Just as he stepped into the banquet hall, he ran into Baiyue. Judging by her expression, it was clear that this wasn’t an accident, but completely intentional.

Baiyue raised her head to glance at Luo’er, and then immediately wrapped her arms around him, resting her head on his chest and enjoying the comfort of his embrace.

Ever since they arrived, Luo’er had been pulled back and forth between Melia and Tangmo, which made Baiyue anxious. She wanted to do something as a statement, yet regretted being too passive every time. Now that Tangmo didn’t notice Luo’er’s return, she quickly seized the opportunity to claim her share, worrying that it would be taken away.

"Yue’er, you..." Luo’er looked at her with a wry smile. He didn’t expect that even Baiyue, such a calm and indifferent person, would participate in this jealous competition, rendering him momentarily speechless.

After a deep breath, Baiyue contentedly released him. Then, blushing, she lowered her head and silently moved away from him.

"Feeling good?" Cheng Ziang stood behind Baiyue, looking at him with a teasing smile.

"Don’t even mention it, it feels like such bad luck." Luo’er waved his hand, indescribable bitterness washed over him.

"Did you get any information from Melia?" Cheng Ziang asked straightforwardly, getting straight to the point.

Luo’er shook his head, but then nodded, and said: "Melia said, in a few days, when Masya’s army passes by, she will try to get us into the army and follow them to their destination."

"Could it be that she couldn’t bear to let you go, and just said whatever came to mind?" Cheng Ziang questioned.

"That shouldn’t be the case." Luo’er said so, but deep down, he somehow felt a bit uncertain.

"Well, we can rest here for a few days anyway, it doesn’t make a difference to us. But you’re the unlucky one." Cheng Ziang said, looking at Luo’er with a grin.

"Should I disfigure myself?" After a moment of silence, Luo’er suggested shockingly.

"They like your personality, not your face," Cheng Ziang rolled his eyes and said, "If it was an ordinary half-elf, do you think they would be in Melia’s eyes?"

"What should I do then!" Luo’er couldn’t help but cry out in despair at the thought of what might happen in the coming days.

From a young age, Luo’er, as a half-elf, has always been the center of attention. Although his aloof personality later scared off many people, there were still many in the academy who liked him. Not only were there women, but there were also men.