337 Episode 330 Team Keel 5: Banquet Meeting (2)

Kiel wants to check on the situation that is happening here and now, including the Kingdom of Karbarna and the Republic of Karronea.

What is the situation you want to check?

Captain Muhan asked the truth of the matter.

Yes, sir. We're actually part of S-rank adventurer Allen's party.

That's how Kiel explained how they came to be in this fortress.

We are part of the party led by Allen, and the three of us came here together.

We came to this continent on the basis of a distress signal sent out by the Church of Elmar.

Now that we had dealt with the Elmar cult to a certain extent, we were investigating the cause of these evildoers, and we could predict that a similar situation was occurring in several places on the continent.

And I'll tell you the story of how we came here to reach the Pillar of Light.

To solve the problem, I politely tell him that I would like to know what happened in the Kingdom of Karbarna and the Republic of Karronea.

He said, "I didn't know that. You mean it wasn't just here?

Captain Muhan, as the one in charge of the soldiers, was drawn by Kiel's words that the problems of the Elmar Kingdom were almost solved.

He also wondered how many people would be able to lead two such people.

I think I overheard the Adventurer's Guild announcing the birth of an S-rank adventurer, something like that.

So, how long has this pillar of light been around?

"That's right. ─ Well, it was only about ten days ago that it extended into the sky.

I'll try to explain what happened here.

Ten days ago, a pillar of light stretched from the Republic of Carronea in the south to traverse the royal capital of the Kingdom of Carvarna.

The kingdom was in an uproar, and they even contacted Mitpoi, the capital of the Republic of Karlinea.

I asked what that pillar of light was and such, but there was no reply.

One or two days passed, and there was no reply.

The royal family of the Kingdom of Karbarna decided not to wait any longer and sent a diplomat to the Republic of Karbarnea.

About two days' travel from this fortress is the fortress city of Krumei, which is home to over 100,000 people.

This is just a fortress with a garrison of several thousand soldiers, but the actual base of operations and defense is said to be the fortress city of Krumei in the north.

The fortress city of Krumei is where the officials of trade and diplomacy are stationed.

It was five days ago that a diplomat from the fortress city had passed through the fortress on the orders of the royal family.

Since it would take more than five days to reach the capital city of Mitpoi by carriage, they decided to wait while sending a message from the fortress city to Mitpoi, the capital of the Republic of Carronea.

As Kiel listened to the story, he wished he could break it down a bit more and just explain the main points.

As he watched Crenna eat like a demon, he reflected on his words when he asked her to explain in detail.

I think it's difficult to ask for only the most important information.

So what happened?

"Two days ago, the diplomat came back in a panic, saying that the city was overrun with monsters.

Apparently, he couldn't even get to the capital, Mitpoi, because it was overrun with monsters.

I heard that he and his diplomats have crossed this fortress and are now asking the general who was waiting for them in the fortress city of Kulmay to organize an army.

"General?　Isn't Captain Muhan in charge here?

''I'm just a regimental commander.

It seems that they have stationed their supreme commander, a general, in the fortress city of Kulmay, about two days away from here.

So, you said earlier that the main army was not assembled.

If the main army is not present, then the general, who is the commander of the entire army, is also not present.

That's right. I didn't expect this to happen. ......

And without a supreme commander, the captains alone faced today's battle against the infidels.

There are going to be more than 10,000 soldiers here.

But what is the point of having that many soldiers stationed here?

By the way, I heard that you don't get along well with the Republic of Carronea, does that mean there was never a war?

There used to be, but nowadays it's just skirmishes. If there was a war, there would have been a lot more soldiers here.

At this point, Captain Meehan remembered something.

"Hmm?　What's going on?

No, no way. ......

I'm sorry, sir. I don't know what triggered it or if it's information, but if there's something you're interested in, let me know.

─ Actually, a few years ago, the Republic of Karrhonea appealed to us to reduce the number of troops and asked us to make a bilateral agreement to reduce the number of troops from the fortress.

About ten years ago, the southern half of the nation gained independence from the Kingdom of Karbarna in an attempt to make it a republic.

They had built fortresses on each side's borders and fortified their defenses, but a few years ago, the Republic of Karlinea asked for a reduction in the number of soldiers in each side's fortresses, not to mention a truce.

At that time, they had more than 10,000 troops, but the royal family had to spend a lot of money just to keep them in this fortress where there was no economic activity.

Therefore, the agreement was to limit the number of talented men that each side could place in this fortress, and to place general-level commanders in the rear.

It is said that the royal family, who judged that lowering their troops to the fortress city of Kulmay would help them financially, agreed to the agreement.

I heard from Kiel about the devastation in Elmar, and how this fortress would not have lasted a day if Kiel and his men had not come.

After the fall of the fortress, the soldiers of the fortress city of Kulmay were left behind, and they were not sure if they could handle this many magical beasts.

If Kiel and the others hadn't come today, the kingdom of Karvarna would have been destroyed in less than ten days.

Captain Muhan understood once again the seriousness of the situation.

"Oh no!　What kind of power is this?

Mmm!

You're the best, Miss Crenna!

Oh!　She's lifting it with one hand!

Crenna lifts the back of a soldier two sizes too big with the palm of her hand.

The big man is helplessly flailing his arms and legs.

"Oh, hey Crenna .......

Kiel exclaims.

What the hell? You're no match for me at all.

"No, don't push it!　No, no, no, no!

As they were talking strangely, the soldiers in the center of the hall seemed to have lost their patience and asked for kumite.

There was alcohol in the air, food was being thrown away, and an event was taking place in the center of the banquet.

Crenna, hungry and ready for the challenge, lifted a large man with one hand and fussed over him.

There was a constant chorus of people wanting to challenge her, and she seemed to respond, "Sure! I'll do it.

"By the way, can I ask you how the Republic of Carronea became independent?

Kiel gently returned his gaze to Captain Muhan.

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I'm sure that the Demon King's army is behind this.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a lot more information on this subject in the future.

With that, he tells the story of how the Republic of Carlonea became independent.

He said that a large city in the south, Mitopai, which is now the capital of the Republic of Karroneia, started making noise.

It is true that there was some favoritism around the royal capital.

However, a priest who claimed to believe in the Gushala holy religion preached equality and said he wanted to become independent.

The movement became so big that it even led to the independence of the southern half of the Kingdom of Karbarna.

It is said that a lot of blood was spilled in the kingdom at that time, and ten years before the completion of the independence, the kingless Republic of Carlonea was born.

So, it seems that paganism was involved.

It seems so.

Captain Muhan also realized as he spoke that this was all a setup.

This time, Kiel and his men came to help, but many of them died.

We have a potion that will not turn us into infidels. We have a potion that will not turn you into an infidel, and we have a fruit of destruction that will repel the infidels from your city and fortress. We will distribute them to you, and we hope you will help us tomorrow.

I want you to send out soldiers to distribute them and plant gold and silver beans at equal intervals.

They can also offer heavenly blessings that will restore your physical and magical powers.

"Oh, really?　I would love to help you with that.

Kiel remembered Allen's words.

There are things that neither the summoned beasts nor our friends can do.

That is the cooperation of the locals, and to get their cooperation, you need their trust.

I think it was Kiel's conversation and Crenna's naivety that won the cooperation so far.

"So, actually, I need a map. There are still people in the Republic of Carronea who are looking for relief. There may be some lives that can be saved now.

"Ah, the ...... map.

At that moment, Captain Muhan looked at me with some difficulty.

"Difficult?

It's a map with major cities on it, a mass of information about the enemy.

In addition to the valuable information on cities and bridges, the map also contains information on the major industries and personnel of the Republic of Carronea.

There is valuable information about the enemy country that I have collected over the past ten years.

Kiel is asking me to give it to him.

He has done so much for me. I promise you that I will be able to give it to you. However, the general should be arriving at the fortress in a few days. Can you wait until then?

He said that he had done so much that the general would decide to give it to him, but that he did not have the authority to do so.

I'm sorry. We are hoping to leave tomorrow morning. Can't you just show me, for example?

It's .......

It would be a violation of military regulations to just show them.

It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're doing.

In the event that you're not sure what you're looking for, you'll be able to find it on the web.

"Yes, you're right. Mm-hmm.

I brought a piece of parchment to use as a memo, and we discussed a number of compromises, such as having him write down only the necessary information.

I'm not sure if that would work for Captain Muhan.

It was at that moment that I realized that I had to do something.

It was at that moment.

The hall was abuzz with excitement.

It's noisy. Kiel, Crenna, you're here. Did you get any information out of them?　I mean, what is Crenna doing here?

"What?" 」」」」

Merus finally finished defending the area around the fortress and came to where Kiel and the others were.

I sigh at Crenna, who is making a lot of noise in the middle of the feast.

She then slowly walks over to Kiel, who is talking to someone who looks like a captain in the back.

The thoughts of the soldiers here dissipate.

I've been told not to drink too much because there might be another battle tomorrow, but the drunkenness of the alcohol I've consumed is quickly wearing off.

A young man with white feathers on his back and a ring on his head, whom I have seen in hundreds of portraits, walks in front of me.

Why are you here, First Angel Merus? What?　Huh?

One of the soldiers squeezed out a few words as he made his way into the hall.

I notice that my tone of voice is strange even to myself.

The common sense in my head and the reality in front of me do not match.

However, the soldier's words seemed to be the switch.

All at once, everyone bowed down on their knees.

He is a messenger of the creator god Elmea, and is far more noble than the king who conveys the word of God to the people.

The soldiers watched closely and listened only to the sound of Merus' footsteps.

'So, did you get the map?　We'll be in the Republic of Carronea tomorrow, I assume.

'We're coordinating our talks now. I told you the map was a little tough.

Now we listen to the conversation between Kiel and Merus.

With their sobered-up minds, the soldiers understood the miraculous reason why the fortress had not fallen this time.

It was all God's will.

"What?

No, I told you that the map was too valuable to give away.

What?　Kiel. You're not giving me a map?

"Huh?

Captain Muhan obviously realized that he was talking about himself.

Since the partner of the kumite that he had been playing earlier had fallen flat on his knees, Crenna joined the conversation.

Yes," she said. He wants us to wait a few days until the general who has the authority to give us whatever we want arrives.

"Which one?

"Hmm?

Kiel replied with a question.

I'll talk to him. I'll talk to them.

Mels is going to negotiate with them.

Kiel looks at Captain Muhan, who is flat on his back, shaking his head, telling him not to mention his name.

He feels sorry for the quarry.

We'll be leaving tomorrow, so I'm sure we'll have maps with information on as many cities as possible.

Captain Meehan did his best to affirm this by moving his head vertically.

I'm sure you're right. If so, that's fine.

I think I somehow understand why Merus doesn't want to go out in public.

It's a great way to make sure you're getting the most out of your time with the team.

"Well, Crenna. You've eaten a lot. Let's get some rest.

We have to leave the next morning.

The next morning they had to leave, and since they would be busy again tomorrow, he suggested that they get some rest.

"Yes!

"Good grief.

This was how Kiel and his team ended their turbulent day of defending the fortress and gathering information.

After that, the sobered-up soldiers became very cooperative and listened to Keel's instructions.