Lost Sword story · Main story, Part 1
Chapter 12: Cornwall Team Battle II
4 scenes, 61 lines
1. Outskirts of Tintagel Castle
22 linesWe retreated to the outskirts of Tintagel Castle. Everyone caught their breath, then prepared to fight once more.
Outskirts of Tintagel Castle
Ethan, why are we staying here and not going into the castle?
It's not time for siege warfare just yet.
I say we won the first battle. We're not backed into a corner here. We can still fight.
Hmm...
I suppose the enemy would think it strange to shut ourselves in a castle now. It would look as if we fought well just to come here and fight with our back to the wall.
Yeah, plus one other reason.
They have enough men that they'll only send a few this way while the rest head to the castle.
They'll think the castle is empty.
But this is bad, is it not? The castle...
No, Elizabeth. The best fighter hasn't even taken part yet.
Elizabeth cocked her head in confusion, then back in realization.
You mean Dame Lua!
Your Highness! Ethan! The scouts have returned!
Perfect timing. How'd it go?
Just as you thought. The Imperial Army is marching towards Tintagel Castle!
I knew it! They're just trying to end this as fast as they can.
We should move too. We have to act surprised by them.
Let's go, Elizabeth!
Yes, Ethan!
To bring the war to a swift close, the Imperial Army was marching to Tintagel Castle. To hit them from behind, we feigned surprise and gave chase ourselves.
2. Tintagel Streets
8 lines
Tsk, those pesky pests...
It is over now. You stand out front like fools, leaving your castle empty!
Ethan! It's Gaheris!
Oh, up for another sword duel, are ya?
Hah, do not think I will fall for that again.
We have breached the castle gate. It is but a matter of time before we find King Mark.
That so? Gonna be hard with us still here.
Attack!!!
3. Tintagel Streets
10 linesCurses... I admit it. You cannot be beaten by raw force.
Took you long enough.
Silence! King Mark will have been caught by now. Victory is ours...
You sure? I guess you haven't realized you fell into a trap yet.
G-General! It's a surprise attack! Soldiers are in the castle...!
You were stupid enough to forget about Lua. And that the Catfolk have a number of strong warriors in their ranks.
Curse you!!!
The Imperial Army failed to realize Lua and the Catfolk were waiting in ambush within Tintagel Castle. Their negligence brought us one step closer to victory.
4. Tintagel Castle Rampart
21 linesWhile the Castle Knights and Catfolk Forces under Lua's command were attacking the Imperial Army coming in,
Tristan and Isolde's men were striking them from behind outside.
It caught them off-guard, but with the sun down, they weren't able to respond forthwith.
They resisted with all their might, but the bodies only piled up.
Curses... Curses!!!
Admit it. You lost.
The Imperial Army couldn't take any more and withdrew at last.
We... We won! Cornwall is victorious, Father!
Astonishing... Ethan, how many steps ahead were you thinking?
Victory over an army several times our size...!
I told you, strategy's important.
I'll refrain from adding that luck helped.
No matter how careless their actions, this victory will go down in history!
See that the injured are tended to and the broken structures repaired!
Furthermore, I do declare that as of this moment, the Kingdom of Cornwall will join the alliance!
Yaaaaah!!!
Their cries of elation shook the heavens.
The siege of Cornwall was over.
The Imperial Army, ambushed at the forest entrance, got stuck in a siege at Tintagel Castle, which they believed to be empty, and lost another battle. It was a war that no one could predict we could win, and I led Cornwall to victory.