214 Chapter 8 Before the War ②

Side: edmont (general)

The city at the easternmost end of the kingdom, where all the soldiers of the kingdom were gathered.

This number is well collected. Well, that's the worst quality.

We still have to keep an eye on whether we're doing something bad right now, and not many soldiers are actually doing something bad in the city...

Ha, now the King hates the people again.

"General! It looks like a declaration of war has been made!

I see. As planned. Four days from now?

Three days have already passed since the first day of the tripartite meeting. If the King had been on schedule, the war would have begun a week after the declaration.

The men who came to report nodded immediately to my question.

"Yes, Your Majesty will be at war with you as you cross the border."

I see. What's the status of the soldiers?

"I think it's good. It's just...."

My men were at last saying. Well, even if it were a soldier prepared by His Majesty.

Well, I don't mind that much.

"Just don't you know what happens if we don't get started because there's a lot of rubbish?

"Yes... honestly, I can't rely on them..."

"I don't know what to do. We don't have the money to hire proper mercenaries. And if we can get them out of the kingdom, that's all we can make."

At least that's what the nobles think.

Well, it didn't come from us fighting for our lives.

"Maybe... the general is going to let them commit banditry in the Empire?

I don't know. But I'm not going to ask them to behave as soldiers. I'll let you do whatever you want. "

Instead of listening to your dicks, you'd better let them go wild.

"Are you sure you're okay? I think I'll be betrayed as soon as the war goes bad."

"I think so too. That's why I'm going to ask them to do things differently."

I can't believe we're taking them to the dead end.

"Is it positive?

"That's right. They will riot in several major cities in the western part of the Empire. And while the Empire is fighting, we're going straight to Muldeen."

Send the punks to three major cities in the former Philippine realm, while we head straight to Muldeen.

The road was checked all the way back. We'll be on our way in the shortest possible time.

"Does it work that well? If the bandits ignore us and wait in Muldeen... we can't win, can we?

"I won't ignore it. No matter how depressed a city is, ignoring it buys disgust from the people."

And there's nothing more troubling than a bandit who got his money.

He would know that, too.

"If so, will it be a diversion....."

Don't look so anxious.

"Well, you knew it was an impossible war. No matter how brave they are, war is an organizational battle. I can't help it."

Our odds of winning are good at five percent. Unless you're lucky enough to win...

Side: leon's

I turned off the monitor.

"I see... it's a kingdom-like tactic."

What a dirty tactic. But it's dreadful when you get hit.

I knew that general was tough.

"What do you want to do? Do you ignore the bandits?

Elsie looked at me with anxiety.

Don't worry about it. Because I can win properly.

By the way, Shelley and Belle went to the dungeon early in the morning.

He wants to raise the level a little for the war.

"If you only want to win a war, that's fine. That's not how it works, is it?

"Sure, we'll have to deal with it later."

"And you don't trust the people who abandoned you, do you?

Bandits don't matter, but people's trust can't be easily restored.

Therefore, it would not be a good idea to leave the city that I have to rule later.

"That's right... But if you divide your troops into three major cities, isn't that what they think?

"That's right... Worst case scenario, if we had a magic unit, we'd be able to defend ourselves. I suppose we could hire some city adventurers to use magic guns. Magic guns, you had quite a few in stock, didn't you?

Originally, I was going to let knights who couldn't use magic use magic guns... but I don't care if they're adventurers.

We'll have to send the Knights to each city and buy some time with the rest of the team.

Ah, we'll have to give up the stalling operation.

"I have enough magic guns for the adventurers. It's just magic stones...."

"Then let the Magic Squad pour magic on the Stone before the battle begins here. Arrange a large number of empty magic stones."

Even if you say you can't stop me, it will take at least two weeks for me to get here.

That should allow us to stock enough Magic Stones.

Got it. Adventurers will also arrange for several chambers of commerce. "

"Chamber of Commerce?"

If you're an adventurer, aren't you a guild?

"Yes, I'm your adventurer. Most of the adventurers in the city are employed by leading chambers of commerce."

"I see. Well, I asked Elsie to do that."

Elsie knows how to deal with merchants, so I don't have to help.

"Yes, I'll take care of it. And... what about shields and armor? They said they didn't need the Knights."

"Well, they each have their own equipment. Then wear it to the adventurers you hired. Perfect for shooting while defending against attack from opponents."

My master invented it for me. We need to make good use of it.

Speaking of which, does the Master realize that the war is about to begin...?

"That's right. Well, I'll arrange that."

Yeah, thanks.

"No, because this is the only way I can help."

"Enough. It's very helpful."

Without Elsie, I wouldn't have been able to prepare for the war so smoothly.

I really have to thank you. With that in mind, I hugged Elsie.

"Thank you."

Well then, I'll ask the Magic Unit about the Magic Stone.

"I see. I'm asking the City Chamber of Commerce to lend me an adventurer."

"Well, Stan must still be in the castle...."

After breaking up with Elsie, I headed to Stan's room.

"So please give me a little more time."

On my way to Stan's room, I heard Flair's voice.

Seeing a slightly troublesome voice and the conversation partner, I went into hiding aggressively.

No, I don't think I need to hide, but I can't help it because my body moved on its own.

"I've been waiting for another month... Besides, the war has already begun. I don't know what's coming....."

"I know. Until the war begins....."

When Mr Flair lowered his head, Stan stopped and left.

Oh, dear.

"I know what it's like to be in a hurry for war, but I think it's better for a man to sit back and wait."

I know what it's like to be in a hurry, but sometimes patience is important.

I don't know how many years Mr. Burt endured.

"Leo!?

Oops, I forgot to hide.

"I'm sorry to surprise you. Let's talk for a minute."

"I started socializing with Flair... about last year. He confessed the day I was appointed captain of the Magic Corps."

When he entered Stan's room, Stan began to explain the situation in a pompous manner.

"Oh, when did you like it?

"It's time for the Knights entrance exam. I fell in love at first sight with the flair I was interviewing."

"I see... Does Mr. Flair really like Stan? Oh, no, if you're dating. I'm sorry."

But that's what happens when a good old Flair hesitates to get married...?

"No... Honestly, I don't know. Maybe... I think Flair has someone else he likes. However, it was an unrivalled love... and I think she decided to socialize with me to forget her partner."

Well, this is another complicated development.

"Someone else I like... Mr. Flair, I'm sure he was in the same class as Alex's brother at the magic school. Maybe... you were in love with a nobleman who was your fiancée?

So they're already married, right?

Still can't give up...

"Maybe so."

"Yeah... Ah, speaking of which, Ivan's brother stayed in the castle."

Niisan, you must have gotten along well with Mr. Flair.

Maybe he knows something.

As soon as I remembered, I acted, so I came to my brother.

"Who liked flare?

"Yeah, don't you know him?

"Of course I do. It's a cliff."

"Yes!?

Stan and I were surprised when a ridiculous name came up as a matter of course.

No, Mr. Cliff...

"Well, I still don't know if you like it. Because once Flair was in magic school."

"Why?"

"Well, Cliff was alive asking about his mother's complexion. I couldn't marry a commoner."

Indeed, Mr. Cliff's mother resented Shelley's mother, a commoner.

I wonder if Mr. Cliff would be able to choose Mr. Flair to marry in such a situation.

"I see... thank you"

"Oh, is that Stan? I look forward to working with your troops."

"... yes"

Punch Stan on the shoulder, and his brother's gone somewhere.

Stan, you look like you're about to die.

Well, that's what happens when you know your enemies are the next emperor.

"Mr. Cliff... The enemy was stronger than I thought."

"... yes. But I was also convinced that Flair was worried."

Before the war, it's not good that you're not doing so well.

Not to mention the fact that the captain of the magical unit, the most important person this time, is in such a ruthless state.

"If the opponent is the Crown Prince, I'd better give up...."

What should I do? When I tried to help you, I felt like I had done something extra.

Think about it... You have five wives, don't you?

"Um... no, I don't think that's necessary. Don't worry, I'll take it from you."

Huh?

"Cliff isn't the one who gets angry about that. I mean, maybe I'm not even interested..."

He declared to me that he would not marry.

So I don't think Stan needs to give up. Well, as far as I'm concerned, I want Cliff to be happy, and it's a very complicated feeling.

"What do you mean?

"Well, we'll see. In the meantime... I wonder how Flair's feelings could be directed to Stan."

"What should I do?

"Did you go on a date or something?

"No, we're both busy... only three times."

Three times a year... not much.

No, it's my fault I'm busy.

"Sure, we didn't rest together. I'm sorry."

"Yes, no. Never mind."

"Really... Then why don't you go away somewhere after the war? I think you can ask the answer afterwards."

We won't be in the territory on our way home anyway.

In the meantime, I want you to rest your wings as much as you can. Mr Flair will be able to think better about his relationship with Stan when he calms down than when he is busy.

"I see... I see."

"Okay, if that's the case....."

Then I had Stan tell Flair I didn't have to answer yet and that I was going somewhere after the war, and I went back to my room with satisfaction.

And I forgot that I had to tell Stan about the Magic Stone.

Ah, I told Stan the next morning. Yes, sir.