Book 9: Chapter 13: Unfavorable Situation

Book 9: Chapter 13: Unfavorable Situation

Time goes back a bit.

There was a large fleet moving through space.

It was Rosetta's SS.

Rather than having a fleet of state-of-the-art equipment like Liam's, the fleet is now equipped with a stable of current mainstream weapons.

It was spectacular to see 20,000 space battleships with the Claudia familys crest on them.

Rosetta sits uncomfortably in her special seat on the bridge, watching the scene unfold.

Being Liam's wife, the exclusive seats are as luxurious as if the queen were sitting in them.

The seats are decorated with an emphasis on functionality.

I wonder if it was a good idea to have so many of them?"

It was Ciel, dressed in a maid's outfit, who distracted Rosetta from her worries by placing her hand on her cheek.

No problem! This is also proof that many of us adore you, Rosetta-sama!"

We've come in under budget, but that's still too much."

Hearing Elysia's story, Rosetta also felt sorry for the quandary.

I know," she said. It's a little too much.

It's not just a little bit. They have more military power than a lowly countess.

Elysia corrects her, making Rosetta shrink back.

I don't know if I can go out and train like this."

This time it's a big move, with the whole army in tow.

In a sense, the purpose is to show Rosetta's military power.

It was Ciel who planned the whole thing.

No problem. How amazing is the SS of Rosetta-sama--oh?"

It was then. Ciel stopped talking and scurried around.

Elysia crosses her arms.

What's wrong with you all of a sudden?"

No, no. I just thought that I heard a dog barking."

Elysia let out a small sigh of dismay.

Chino is at home in the mansion, remember?"

Chino, of the dog tribe, is a maid in the mansion.

When told she was not present, Ciel shakes her head.

No, it isn't about Chino! Like a real dog howling--"

Suddenly, the operators began to make a fuss.

"Rosetta-sama," he said. "We have received a request for assistance from our fleet."

Rosetta's expression changed.

Assistance? Which fleet?"

It appears to be present in the database, but no detailed information is disclosed."

Make the full disclosure under my authority."

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According to the information disclosed, it was a fleet formed by Liam.

This is--Master Liam's fleet!

Darling!?

The operator confirms that the situation is correct.

"They have entered into a state of combat with the Calvinist faction. The difference in strength is more than sixty times!"

The bridge begins to make a commotion.

Elysia rushes to make contact.

"If you actually believed it, you would never have taken the challenge in the first place, would you? We thought it was just a myth. Thinking it was just a slightly stronger story with a twist to it. But it was still sixty times stronger. We were reasonably alert and well armed, but we were overrun.

They ask the pilot to describe Liam on the battlefield.

"Liam? He would definitely be a great leader for the feudal lords of the Banfield family. I'm so envious, it brings tears to my eyes. Our lord was a terrible man."

Because he was a terrible man - past tense.

What happened to him?

"He died. By the time we returned to the estate, the count and all the prospective heirs were dead. Rumor has it that they were trying to silence him, but we don't know what happened. We don't know what happened, but we heard that the way they were killed was pretty bad."

In an attempt to still continue the questioning, the pilot gets up from his seat.

"I've had enough of this. I don't want to remember anything about this. I've decided I'm never getting involved with the Banfield family or Liam ever again. I've seen a lot of things on the battlefield--those are the real monsters."

After the battle was over, I left the cleanup to my men and made myself at home on the ship -NOT.

When the battle is over, Marie is tending to me, crying.

"The wounds on Master Liam's body--the wounds--this Marie, I'm so sorry for my inadequacy. I will apologize in death."

"Are you an idiot?" Just keep on tending to it."

Even if I say this, Marie, who is full of loyalty, says in her brain, "Liam-sama is wonderful for forgiving me!" I think.

The spirit of the great corporate employee is repulsive.

I hate the idea of being a corporate employee because in my previous life I was a corporate slave for a certain period of time.

Simplicity is the best in this world.

No expectations, pay only what you work for.

This is good. It is better like this.

After finishing my treatment, I straighten my clothes and sit on the tatami mats I have prepared.

Rinho and Fuuka were already sitting on the tatami mats, and Ellen followed me in sitting on the tatami mats.

The people facing us are the master and his family.

"Master, I am so glad you are safe."

As I bowed my head, Rinho and Fuuka also bowed their heads.

For some reason, I felt that only Ellen was reluctant to do so - I would have to scold her later.

Master Yasushi was laughing.

"Ha ha ha--thank you for your assistance, Liam-dono."

Such a generous master.

But we had something on our minds.

It was Fuuka who opened her mouth first.

"Master! Why were you captured by the School of the original One-Flash bastards?! If I was the master, I'd have taken a swing at those bastards!"

--Yes. Why was the master caught?

And Rinho is worried about Master Yasushi's situation.

And what does he mean he can't fight? He was such a strong and powerful master.

In addition to their questions, I ask another.

"Master, I am sorry to inform you that we have failed to catch the master of the original One-Flash. I thought he was with the deputy, but I was unable to locate him even after I had Kukuri and the others check."

Master who was listening to our questions, crossed his arms and closed his eyes.

And what's even more disturbing is that giant octopus.

"Then there's that monster. He was making an enemy of the One-Flash Style. Is there something about it?"

We had never met before.

And yet, they knew me. No, they knew about the One-Flash.

He was a giant octopus that should not exist and was hostile to me.

Master Yasushi opens his eyes and gives us the answers to our questions.

"It's time to tell you everything, isn't it?"

Master then begins to tell us about the hidden secrets of One-Flash.