Deeper and Deeper is the 875th chapter of the Kingdom manga, written and illustrated by Yasuhisa Hara.
Synopsis
As the Hi Shin Unit pushes further in, So Sui and his unit break off to head south and strike Kyou Kai's enemies from behind to help them break through. Shin worries if just So Sui's unit would be enough, but Ten reminds him that the Kyou Kai Army is great at precision strikes and would force an opening to him, and that it was more important to advance through the open area while no enemies were chasing them and aim for Zhao's heart in one fell swoop.
At Hakubi Mountain Range, a group of Zhao watchmen enjoy a meal but look up to see a signal flare from Mount Kouro, signaling that the Qin had broken through the center of the second defensive line. They scramble to set off their flare and let others know. The watchmen in the small Zhao city of Otsuyou see two flares, including the signal flare from Mount Hakubi, and scramble to notify their leaders, but see enemy cavalry riding in the distance, and ring the bell instead.
The city residents scramble to the emergency, but in the distance, the Hi Shin Unit continues riding on, aware that the capital city has enough manpower to defend itself and has already sent most of its soldiers to the frontlines. Ten receives a message from Setsu Kou informing her that the terrain ahead appeared empty, confirming her expectations that Ri Boku had bet everything on the two defensive lines. As they pass Bu'an, Ga Ro tells Ten that continuing their momentum would get them separated from their main force behind. Ten agrees and begins to slow down, but Shin insists on pushing on, allured by the sensation of being the first ones that deep into Zhao's inner territory. Ten decides to abandon their forces and follow after him.
That night, along the main battlefront, Roku O Mi is informed by his men that Shin and the Hi Shin Unit had broken through so deeply that they had lost track of them. A surprised Roku O Mi takes a moment to appreciate Shin and his current achievement. The next morning, the Hi Shin Unit's infantry steadily makes its way deeper into Zhao. Eventually, they see their cavalry waiting ahead for them. Bi Hei is confused as to why they had stopped and rushes forward, expecting an attack. He rushes up to the cliff, next to Shin, and notices a city in the distance. Shin tells him that they are now staring at the city of Kantan.
Characters
Qin
- Gaku Ga (Mentioned)
Zhao
- Ri Boku (Mentioned)