The Goddess Made A Mistake Again

Chapter 369: Chapter 369 – The First Bandit Base [ Part 1 ]

Calvin and his group, along with me and Lucian started our journey right then.

Because the base was the closest to our camp, it only took us four hours to get there. When we arrived there it was still noon and light was burning bright in the sky.

We quickly took refuge in the heavy forests shade to hide from the bandits.

Calvin, me and Lucian came forward and checked out the base.

The base was on a grassy plain but somehow the ground they were on was low with its surroundings being covered by high land. It was a bit surprising because nobody would choose this place that would become disadvantageous when an attack came.

If we attacked right now without any plan, we could just run down to them screaming and they wouldn’t be able to do anything but attack back, because retreating would be a hassle in their place.

When asked Calvin why they did that he told me, “Because it’s a good hiding spot.”

He pointed to the forest, “The trees density here is big and its deep enough that nobody would come this far into the forest. Along with the fact that the camp is surrounded by tall grounds, it would simply hide away, if someone still came upon.”

“So it wasn’t really a bad choice, just not one that would work out for the long haul… and we’ve come to show them just that.”

“Do you have a plan?” I say, bringing out my spyglass and looking through it.

The base was around 60 meters with its round dome like structure and build using some kind of rocky substance. Probably the work of a sigmat user.

There were two ways to go through.

One was through the front gate and other was the back entrance. Both had two guards placed there, who looked bored.

“I do, but why don’t you tell me what you think we should do, Mr. Tax?” Calvin asked me, taking the spyglass and looking at the base.

“Well,” I think for a moment, “Since we have the high ground and it seems to me that the bandits have no idea that we’re here so I think it would be good if we just surround the base from all around and ask them to surrender.”

“Just like that?” Calvin tilted his head in confusion.

“Of course we would also demonstrate some firepower before asking. Let them know we’re here for business.”

Calvin smiled, “Now that’s what I’m talking about. Unfortunately, we won’t go down that route.”

“Lord Seman told us to finish our jobs as fast as possible with minimal causalities and using long range attacks would indeed bring our causalities to zero, yet we just don’t have the time.”

“It would take time before the bandits actually start to surrender.”

“But we would use long range attacks, surely that would make things faster, right?” I ask. “Or do we don’t have much long range sigmat users?”

“We have enough,” Calvin gestured to the rocky base, “But that place looks hard. It may look weird through its structure and even if we attack them nonstop, the sigmat user of that particular ability could just build back the cracks again.”

“And there could also be an underground entrance. So, bombarding and waiting for them to surrender could give them time to escape.”

“Hmm, I didn’t think of it that way.” I say while playing with my chin, “But do they really have an underground escape path?”

“To my knowledge, no.”

I look briefly at Calvin who was still checking with the spyglass.

‘It seems there is a traitor in that base. But that should only make things easier.’

‘And by the way he spoke, he’s quite good at thinking too. I didn’t think of an underground escape route.’

There were a lot of things I didn’t know about warfare and strategy. Coming here and learning that experience was Seman’s idea of letting me join the fight.

“And how many men are there?”

“According to intel, somewhere around 70 to 85, depending if they haven’t gone out to hunt some poor bastard again.” Calvin said while slowly gritting his teeth.

“So what’s the plan?” I ask again.

“It’s a simple plan, we’ll just go and attack them.”

“From the front?”

“Yes”

“Just like that, without any plan?” I look at the guy that I was just starting to think as a smart guy, only to reveal as a blockhead.

Calvin smiled as we stood up, “Sometimes no plan is a good plan.” He nodded to the soldier on his left who went up to get the men prepared.

“It’s just like you said, we have the advantage and more men, so why waste time dilly dallying for them to surrender.” Calvin smiled a bit darkly, “We should crush those bastards the way they deserve to be crushed.”

Calvin then turned around and went to his men as I murmured, “Not the guy I was expecting him to be.”

“Captain Calvin is like that.” Lucian suddenly spoke as I listen to him, “He is a rowdy and hot headed guy but also has a brain. Yet somehow, he forgets to use it even while knowing he has one.”

“That’s… a very good description, Lucian.”

“Thank Y…” Lucian stopped as he realized who he was talking to and just shut up.

Calvin gathered his men and came back on horse.

“Now, stay here, look at how the fight goes. Don’t do anything I would.” Calvin smiled and then swung his sword upright, “Let’s Kill Some Bandits, Brothers!”

“YEah!”

The soldiers cheerful roar rang out, bringing forth great moral. It also notified the bandits below, the guards who looked up at the small army that suddenly surrounded them.

But before the guards could move, Calvin sped his horse and struck down with his men.

The bandit guards finally got their wits back and went inside the base, closing it off. But that didn’t seem to be a problem for Calvin.

He rode towards the big wooden door and brought out his spear for a strike. Normally, it would be stupid to attack a heavy wooden door with just one’s physical strength. But Calvin’s body glowed red and it was the same for his spear as he struck down the 10 feet tall heavy door with one strike.

“Ahahaha!” Calvin laughed loudly, scaring the bandits inside who were surprised by the quick invasion, “Prepare yourselves bastards! I’m going to show you a new type of entertainment… The Final Kind.”

“Argh! The fuckers already in.” One spoke before grunting and pointing his sword at Calvin, “We have no choice, Attack!”

The bandits already went for Calvin. It would still be difficult for him to defend against so many attacks while riding his horse.

Yet in the nick of time, his soldiers came screaming inside the base, helping out their captain at the best moment.

And as such the battle between the bandits and Whitedon’s officially began.

I smile and start walking down the high ground too.

“Wait! Henry, where are you going?” Lucian stopped me.

“To the fight.”

“But Captain Calvin said to-”

I give him an eye roll, “We both know that’s some croc I wouldn’t listen to. Besides, with such an easy win ahead, why should I be afraid?” and start walking again.

“At least let’s take the horse,” Seeing Henry wouldn’t listen, Lucian didn’t try, “We can back away to safety if something happens.”

I laugh at his suggestion, “If you’re already thinking of retreating before even joining the fight, you’re not built for war, bud.”

“Also… I’m here to taste blood.”