Book 12: Chapter 10: Banfield Territory Defense (5)

Book 12: Chapter 10: Banfield Territory Defense (5)

Liam's mansion on the main planet of the Banfield family.

It was Rosetta, the acting head of the family, who received a report from Klaus there.

"The main fleet of the enemy is attacking?"

"Ha. Some of the defense bases have been breached. The projected course of the enemy fleet is definitely the main planet of the Banfield family."

The enemy target predicted by the General Staff was definitely the main planet of the Banfield family.

"Is the number really three million?"

"We are expecting at least three million ships. Reinforcements seem to have arrived, and the number of ships in the main fleet is higher than at first."

Klaus reported the situation in a matter-of-fact manner, but he seemed more nervous than usual.

Rosetta, who expected a tough battle from Klaus' appearance, looked down and then looked up.

"I'm going to ask you straight-forwardly. --Can you win?"

Rosetta's question was not about feelings or enthusiasm.

Klaus also understood this and answered honestly.

"It would be a miracle if we win. I will advise Rosetta-sama to escape."

Rosetta heard this and made up her mind.

"--Is there still no word from my darling?"

" No, I haven't. I have not heard from anywhere that Liam-sama has been defeated. If he had been defeated, the enemy would have advertised it."

It was impossible to contact Liam.

In this case, it was Rosetta's job to make the decision to escape.

However, there were circumstances that prevented Rosetta from escaping.

"Information is coming in from the enemy forces that they have taken out Darling."

From the conquering army, there was information that they had taken out Liam, who was moving around the battlefield.

Klaus denies it.

"It is false. If Liam is defeated, it will be announced widely in the empire. It is a lie if he has not done so."

If they defeated Liam, it would be a great achievement in the current empire.

They will make a big announcement and honor Cleo.

The reason they don't do that is because they didn't really defeat Liam.

If it turns out to be a lie after the announcement, the credibility of the empire will be damaged.

Therefore, unless there is solid evidence, it will not be announced in the empire.

"The problem is that there are bad rumors circulating among the territories. In fact, on our planet, the government is being inundated with inquiries about the safety of our people, demanding the truth."

Klaus looks bitter.

He must have guessed what Rosetta meant.

"--Nevertheless, as a knight of the House of Banfield, I wish to say this. As long as Rosetta-sama and Edward-sama are alive, the House of Banfield can be rebuilt again and again."

Rosetta smiled sadly at the words of Klaus, the first knight.This chapter is updated by nov(e)(l)biin.com

"If I leave the main planet, the people will make a fuss. The army would not want that, would they?"

"I suppose so."

If the people on the main planet, which was to be protected, started a commotion, the effect would reach the army.

From Klaus' standpoint, he could not hope for that.

Rosetta conveyed her decision.

"I will remain on the planet and reassure the people. Edward is the only one who will make preparations to escape. I will ask for your help in case of an emergency."

If Klaus is defeated, Rosetta will share her fate with the planet.

Hearing Rosetta's determination, Klaus also made up his mind.

"Ha!"

After finishing the communication, Klaus calls out to the knights and soldiers surrounding him.

"We will intercept the main fleet of the imperial army."

He mutters without showing his expression to anyone, and the people around him, sensing Klaus' resolve, responds.

"Ha!"

The main planet of the Banfield family is defended by 600,000 ships, although they will be intercepted by a large fleet of at least three million ships.

She raised the corners of her mouth.

"The commander of the enemy forces is the Marquis of Hampson, right?"

The second-in-command was unaware of Tia's intentions, but he answered her question by recalling the information he had gathered beforehand.

"Yes, indeed. He is the head of a marquisate family that is in charge of the borders of the empire. He has a lot of experience in actual warfare and has participated in many large-scale wars. But you know that, don't you, Tia-sama?"

Tia, who began to laugh, sensed Hampson's impatience.

"I've got that guy's fighting style drilled into my head. That's why I found this behavior suspicious."

"Huh?"

Ignoring the oblivious adjutant, Tia gives the order.

With a more dignified and relaxed manner than ever before, she tells them.

"If we can get through this, victory will be in sight. Until then, endure!"

On the main planet of the Banfield family, an urgent announcement was being made from the government office.

A large screen was projected in the air, and the news was delivered as an emergency broadcast to the terminals held by the residents.

Rosetta is there.

"Today, the military has reported that the main fleet of the Imperial Army is marching toward this planet. I urge you all to remain calm and not to be distracted."

It was an announcement that a large army was advancing toward the planet, and at the same time, it was a request not to make any unnecessary noise.

The announcement has caused a flurry of activity in the territory.

Some of them have begun to flee, and some of them have started a movement to win their freedom by cooperating with the empire.

Most of the citizens thought that someone they had seen somewhere was making noise again.

And in the bar, the master, who seemed calm, and a regular customer were talking across from each other at the counter.

"I miss it. Was it over a hundred years ago? Such things this to happen."

The master polishing the glass looked nervous but calm as usual.

So were the customers, but this one was smiling.

"Those were the days of the Gores Space Pirates. That time I finally prepared myself for death and regretted downing my favorite drink without even tasting it."

Looking out of the store, they see a group of panicked citizens.

Most of them are young and don't know anything about those days.

The older adults were chastising them.

The master raised his glass and held it up to the light in the restaurant to see if there was any polish left.

"The Lord is still the front line, apparently. It was the same back then."

"In the empire, the noble lord is the first to flee, but that man is a real oddity."

"Instead, his wife is probably the one who stays behind."

"Master, the usual."

Customers order drinks from the master in the daytime.

It is still before the restaurant opens, but the master also serves them drinks.

"Here you go."

The customer accepts the drink, downs it in one gulp, and places the empty glass on the counter table.

"The young people don't understand anything. The same goes for the immigrants from elsewhere."

"That's true."

The master chimed in, and the customer frowned.

"A hundred years ago it was even worse than it is now. But the Duke-sama still managed to defeat the enemy. But what about now? There are many people we can rely on now, including Klaus-sama. I wish they would make an uproar when they're in more of a pinch."

The master heard this and agreed with a troubled laugh.

"You're right."

"Isn't that right? After all, it's Duke-sama. How can he be defeated like this?"

For the people who have lived on the main planet of the Banfield family for a long time, they are not afraid of Liam's absence or the fact that the imperial army will be their enemy.

If there is a problem, it is that--

"But, you know, the citizens should be calmer."

The guest says this with a pout, and the master agrees with a broad smile.

"Surely they must!"