220 Chapter 14 Preparation

"All right, all right. It worked. It's a huge thing we lost a third of our enemies without fighting."

I held my fist as I watched the mercenaries leave the Knights of the Kingdom.

After all, those mercenaries were as hairy as the bandits. Thank you for getting us out of here so easily.

The rest would be perfect if the knights who finished banishing the bandits disposed of the mercenaries.

As a matter of timing, it looks like the bandits will arrive tomorrow with your brother and Bernold, so let's attack the mercenaries' bedtime three nights later.

"That's amazing. Mr. Barth."

I see. Really, what was he doing until he came to me?

This time, Balas got caught up with mercenaries and manipulated 2,000 mercenaries by himself.

I'm just being ruthless about what he was doing until he came to me.

"Was he employed as a spy in some country?

"I don't think there was such a good man in the kingdom, and maybe he was hired in the Holy Nation. There, we don't choose the means to fight for power."

It's like assassinating a family in a safe place to listen to Lena.

The level of assassins and spies seems to be higher than the Empire.

Concon

"Excuse me. Ah, did you have something important to tell me?

Thinking about Barth's origins, Elsie was peeking through the door.

"You don't have to worry about it because it's just a public story. Besides, how many adventurers have you got?

"Yes, I got permission from all the chambers of commerce."

"Oh, that's good. What about the Magic Gun and the Magic Stone?

"Yes, now, magic guns are produced overnight by Imperial Capital craftsmen. The Magic Stones were able to mobilize all the wizards in the city, so they were able to prepare more Magic Stones than I expected."

That's more than I thought... I didn't expect you to take this far while we were dealing with the bandits.

"It's really amazing how much you've achieved in such a short time. Elsie can't get her head up."

"Really? Then go on a date when you're calm."

"Of course, I'd love to."

"Fufufu, when I heard that word, I was motivated again."

"That's good. Don't push me."

"Don't worry about it. I'm resting moderately."

"That's fine. Hmm. In addition to the mercenary's achievements, Elsie… we are fully prepared to scrape the opponent's strength. This will hardly make us lose. If I lose....."

"What if I lose?

I wonder if Kate's gonna kill me.

This is the only chance we have left of losing this war.

"Huh? That's...."

"Don't say anything unfortunate. Don't worry, I won't let Leo touch one finger."

In my casual words, Elsie lost her words. Bell held my hand strong.

A little... no, my hands hurt a lot, but this is the punishment that worried me.

I see. Well, I'm counting on you. "

"Yes, leave it to me!

That said, I can't let Bell fight at that time...

"Hey, Leo's here!

"Please wait"

"Hmm? Are you rubbing something? I mean, this voice...."

I left the room in a hurry.

Master!

Leo, you're here.

"Master, why are you here?

I thought I'd come here one day sniffing about the war... but I knew it.

"Well, to repay my stupid son's debt. I heard from the Imperial craftsmen and flew in a hurry."

"Er... There's only so much I can do... Can I ask my master to produce a lot of magic guns?

"Of course I don't mind...."

My master looked dissatisfied with my proposal.

Well, I'm here to punch Gert.

"I'm sorry, Gert doesn't seem to be in the war this time. Maybe he's up to something, but he's still in the kingdom. So why don't we settle with Gert after the war?

"Oh, I see. This time, I will use magic tools to contribute to the war. So, where's the workshop?

Hmm. I managed to convince you.

But honestly, I'm glad Master came. The more magic guns there are, the better.

"I'm sorry, Elsie, can you show me the master?

"Of course. Follow me, Mr. Holland."

"Oh, Elsie, you've gotten so pretty before I even saw you."

Speaking of which, Master, it's been a long time since you met Elsie.

I don't have a chance to see him if I stay in my store all the time. That's right.

"Really? Thank you very much."

I knew you were here.

"But now you don't have to worry about magic guns anymore."

I see. All I can do... is wait. "

"Yes, Leo worked hard enough. Then rest slowly."

You don't have to worry about that. Well, let's be honest.

"Okay... Now, let's slowly pour magic on the Magic Stone. How about Belle?

"You're not going to rest as usual... Well, that's fine."

Then, we were flirting and pouring magic on the Magic Stone.

Side: kite

"If you go this way, how long till you arrive?

The mercenaries are now gone, and we are heading towards Muldeen at full speed with a much smaller number of companions than when we left.

As generals, they want to arrive before the knights of Leo, who are fighting the bandits, return.

"I'd like to arrive in three days... but I thought I said four or five days."

Finally.

Will the final duel finally begin after four days?

"Oh, finally. I'm counting on you. Hero."

"I'll do my best."

"No, not as much as I can. I need you to be active even if you die."

Yes?

Even if I die....?

"I didn't really want to use this hand... but I can't help it. There's only one thing left for us now."

"Well, what do you mean?

Maybe... you're going to use me as a scam, just like this guy, the bandits and the mercenaries?

"Your beloved princess is now being held hostage."

"No... it's a lie."

Aaron has arrived to escort Elaine.

He won't lose even against Kensei now.

"I'm not lying. By now, the princess will be locked up in Gert's bomb room."

Mr. Gert... Dammit. Did the General leave Gert in King's Landing for this?

"Did I have to do that?

"You're mistaken. I am not a righteous ally who can work hard for the country or for the world. If you want to survive, you can kick and use others."

"But... even if I lose this time..."

"You may survive. But I am responsible for this war. If you lose, you'll be killed as the head of the kingdom that started this stupid war."

Is that so...? Damn it! What am I supposed to say about this?

"... but I can't believe I took Elaine hostage."

"Ah, if we don't get this far, you won't get serious, will you? Leon and I got along behind the scenes."

What... did they find out what we were doing back there?

"Yes, I knew it. That's what I thought."

"Yes, I'm serious if I don't do that!

I can't afford my words anymore with a sickle. [M]

Shit. Can't you help it anymore?

You can't trust a word like that.

……

I can't think of any words.

"I was actually going to use the power of the collar to force him to fight. I couldn't do that, so I took you seriously in a different way."

……

The general pointed me out, and I took my hand to my neck.

The collar of a slave I've been wearing since I came to this world. After Gert broke it, it was just a decorative collar.

If I hadn't destroyed this... wouldn't Elaine have been in danger?

I may be dead, but Elaine may have been saved.

"There is no other way to win this war than to take Leon's head off your enemies."

"That's why...."

"You can hate as much as you want. If you lose, I die too."

"Damn it....."

"So I'm counting on the strength of the brave."

I managed to see the sword fly to the back of the general leaving me, and I turned my attention to the next battle.

I have to... beat Leo somehow...