This is the 32nd episode.
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Debord, the second son of the Marquis M_ntzer, takes the same number of chamberlains as ten escorts to the royal capital. Go out. The appearance was clearly conscious of the time when Hifumi returned to the royal capital with Aly a, and it looked like a parade while winding the villa that he had prepared.
The scattered villas say, "At the wish of Prince Imeralia, Debord M_ntzer became a me enger for the peace and well-being of the people." ..
However, the literacy rate is still low even though it is a royal capital. Some people picked it up, but few read it. Only some drunks and sick people cheered, and much more were chilling at the flashy aristocrats.
Similarly, the line of sight of Imeralia seen off from the balcony of the royal castle is that of the frigid.
"Imeralia-sama. Did you come here?"
The third knight's pajo called out.
"Isit Pajo ..."
Imeralia turned around and looked at Pajo's face and relaxed her shoulders a little.
"Now I have sacrificed people for the sake of politics ..."
No, first Imeralia ridicules whether the victim is that brave man.
"The aim of the balcony is Imeralia. I wonder if this may be called self-defense. Besides, I am the one who made the dedication. . I will be guilty of sacrificing that man. "
" ... I'm really happy with your loyalty. , I have to move on. "
Pajo was regretted as he followed Imeralia leaving the balcony and heading to the office. I didn't think of a way to sacrifice someone, but told it to the main Imeralia.
Pajo, who broke up with Hifumi and returned to the royal capital in a hurry with Kasha and Sabnak, went up to the castle to report to Imeralia in a hurry to remove the dust of the trip. did.
Pajo, Sabnak, and Kasha, who were allowed to climb the castle, were worked hard, and Imeralia gave Kasha some money as a consolation. Kasha was reluctant at first because he had been given a certain amount of reward from Hifumi, but he was said to be the source of rebuilding his life, and he was forced to do so.
From Pajo's previous reports, this also meant that doing so would attract Kasha to the royal side to some extent. Imeralia thought it would be cheap if a little money could pull in those who were close to one hundred and twenty-three.
Even after Sabnak and Kasha went down, only Pajo had a long meeting with Imeralia. Imeralia is worried that one hundred and twenty-three will strengthen their strength by continuing the war, and one day they will face Othon Grande in earnest, and have seen one hundred and twenty-three fights up close. I wanted to ask Pajo for his opinion.
"At first, I didn't expect Hifumi to be succe ful so far. This is probably due to my poor outlook. Individual Even though his martial arts were strong, he lacked awarene of hisinsanene in the battle between many and many. "
" Imeralia-sama, that's it. It's true for me, and it's true for the Chancellor. It would be unexpected for anyone to have such a vivid control of the enemy territory. " >
Just because you are strong as an individual does not mean that you will survive the war. For the two who have been educated as royalty and knights, it is said that one hundred and twenty-three who are honest in sticking to the individual are familiar with strategy and tactics, and in an unprecedented way, at a minimum. It was unexpected to do it at the expense of.
The succe of Hifumi is a hot topic by merchants from the Vichy area, and most of the "knights of the sword" are already on the side of the royal capital. Overwhelming Vichy without sacrificing, the story spreads like a hero.
Although it is exaggerated a little, the fact that most of it is true and that it is good news for the Othon Grande side is bad. Even though I didn't want the popularity of the castle to rise so much, I couldn't handle it.
At this rate, the awe of the royal castle, which seems to be the popularity of Imeralia alone, may be brought to Hifumi.
"He's a hero, but he's more of a madman. He's raising the city and people to create a killing environment for battle."
Pajo dared to tell Imeralia in strong words. I thought I wouldn't say it, but this was a nece ary stepping stone to a plan that could only be done under the leadership of the prince .
"If you forgive me, I would like to offer a plan to Imeralia ..."
"Forgive me.
Pajo's idea was to simply take it in the form of "Imeraria was the one who finally ended the war." .. Pajo thought that the occupied territories such as Allosere, which Othon Grande currently holds, are e entially unnece ary territories and that it will be difficult to rule in the future.
First of all, using Debord as a me enger to provoke Vichy, Vichy moved the army to regain the former Vichy territory, and the allosere and just received after the occupation by the soldiers While Hifumi fought in Focalor, Imeraria secretly concluded an end-of-war agreement with Vichy with certain conce ions such as the unconditional abandonment of the former Vichy territory.
"Probably Debord will be killed. Many soldiers sent to Allosere will die. However, with this, the result of the battle of Mr. Hifumi has reached a plateau. Now, I can advertise that it was Imeralia who regained peace. "
" Can Vichy's soldiers hold down Hifumi ?
The first concern was there. When Vichy raised his troops, he might have been eaten up by Hifumi and ended.
"So, Vichy has to fight back with a lot of soldiers. If you don't hit it with all your might, Vichy will be destroyed. Provocation is nece ary. For this reason, the peace me enger should have a document of provocation. "
" ... Let me think a little. "
When Pajo sees Debord triumphantly heading for Imeralia when it's finally his turn, he feels sorry and can't help it for Imeralia and this country. I saw off my feelings with a country ( na ) mixed face.
Naturally, the document given by Hifumi has arrived first at Vichy's Central Committee.
"Put out the Bay Revla?"
The elders' committee read the document given by the operatives and read it . I sighed.
Now, the members other than him are all about instructing and responding to his city, and he was the only one in the conference hall. The city represented by this man, named Minoson, is farthest from the Auson Grande side of all the members' representative cities, and for now it only gives instructions to attract some troops. I was able to do it.
Other members will be gathering soon, but I thought it would be delayed. The scraped land clearly shows that it is difficult to defend the city. Cities, especially near the border, will be desperately thinking about ways to defend themselves.
Minoson was convinced that Vichy would have already collapsed by that time if Othon Grande had digged into it enough to attack his city.
Of course, I will spare no effort to prevent this from happening. This is because, as always in war, the defeated powers are usually sacrificed for a new era.
"Even so, I'm in trouble"
The problem is the document in front of me.
Minoson knew that an agent named Bayrevra had stepped down and was active in the direction of Allosere. I think it's okay if I give him out and things are settled.
However, Bayrevra is currently mi ing.
Before this document arrived, Baylevra had been called to the committee to retrieve information about the Allosere area. He was a little boy who was over 30 years old, and he was a person who gave a slightly cunning impre ion.
You may have noticed that a couple of threats are approaching Vichy from the fact that you were called. Baylevra did not appear on the second call, and he was asked by another agent to search for it, but was not found.
It is unlikely that you have entered the Othon Grande or the Beast-Human Area, and it is natural to see that you went to Horland using a me enger who was close to you by exchanging magic tools. There is a formal response to the inquiry to, saying that there is no record of entry. I don't really trust Minoson.
However, I couldn't pursue Holland strongly. If Vichy had a deal with Othon Grande, there was an offer from the Holland side to put pre ure on Othon Grande by gathering and showing them, and in some cases attacking to force a two-front response. ..
You can't be innocent, even though you'll be on your side. It's difficult with Vichy alone, but it's much more advantageous with Holland.
"Then, will the countermeasures be narrowed down naturally ..."
Minoson's ideas gathered over the next two hours. The committee decided to obtain approval without any particular di enting opinion.
As it stands, Vichy is unconditionally left with only the path of nationalization or absorption of Othon Grande. Now, without responding to peace or demands, Vichy hopes to negotiate with Othon Grande after mobilizing forces from each city and winning certain victories such as regaining some city-states.
As soon as the forces are combined, the Vichy army will head for Rhone with all their might.
When the Othon Grande delegation, representing Debord, entered Focalor, Hifumi was just instructing the dwarves and barrier construction at the entrance to the city.
When I saw a group of about 20 people with strangely flashy carriages, the guards and the people were prepared to have come to the aristocrats, but I ignored them. I was talking to a dwarf.
"That's why I have to make such a diamond-shaped hole in the wall."
"I made a hole in the wall." Is it okay? "
" This is gap ( sama ) is for attacking from here with a bow or spear machine. It's meaningle if it's too big, so make it as big as you can aim.
"Huh, I see."
While the young dwarves were impre ed with the knowledge of Hifumi, the rhombuses I entered the city.
However, the response of the soldiers, who are well-instructed by Hifumi, should be carefully checked even for domestic visitors, even if they are aristocrats.
"Rude! I'm afraid I'm a peace me enger appointed by Her Royal Highne Prince Imeralia, and a Debord of the Marquis M_ntzer! Censorship by your vulgar soldiers! There is noso-called reception ! "
Debord, who was hindered by vanity when the carriage was stopped by soldiers, was ugly screaming. I've been through all the cities I pa ed by the time I arrived in Focalor with a free pa , but it seems that I'm di atisfied with having the first regular inspection here.
When the word "me enger of peace" was caught, Hifumi approached the screaming Debord.
"Noisy"
"Mu, you're a rude upstart at that time. Hmm, if you're the Lord, your subordinates The result is about this level. "
With a laugh that sticks to my face, I make a fool of Hifumi, but Hifumi is a little Does not change the expre ion.
"This is my city. I'm the law. I don't know what to bring with someone like you. I have to look it up."
"What are you stupid about? I can't do what I'm a Marquis, the opponent of a vulgar person like you. Go ahead."
"> Before I knew it, the white blade was twinkling in front of Debord, who was trying to command the Marquis to advance the carriage. The sword pulled out by Hifumi, who instantly closed the gap, shows Debord's face terrifying suddenly.
"Hi ... What are you doing ..."
"I told you. Here I am the law. Obey If not, I'll just dispose of him as a criminal. "
Debord trembles with a flushing face, but in the end he couldn't resist the pre ure of Hifumi. Debord, who refused to hide his anger, said in a quivering voice, looking sideways at the soldiers checking the contents of the loading platform at the direction of Hifumi.
"You have done this to me. You must be prepared ... I am a me enger who goes to the center of Vichy by the command of Her Imperial Highne Prince Imeralia.
Hifumi did not answer, but received it from the soldier who found the tightly sealed casket and opened it politely. Inside, pure white paper, which is rare in this world, is folded and sealed with beeswax.
"It's a letter from Her Royal Highne ! It's not something that someone like you can touch!"
Screaming Debord Ignoring, Hifumi tried to see through the paper he picked up in the sunlight.
"... I see"
When I quickly sealed the letter, I told the soldiers to put it back in its original place. ..
"Okay, let's go"
"Remember, shit. After I fulfilled this mi ion, that attitude I'll regret having taken it ... "
" Well, do your best "
I'm completely disinterested Debord glared at Hifumi, returning to the meeting, until the carriage was separated and invisible.
"Is it okay, Mr. Hifumi?"
I think I was going to throw something, with a shuriken in my hand Olga rushed to Hifumi from somewhere.
"It's a pathetic clown. You don't have to deal with it seriously. You probably won't see it anymore. It's about to fight again at the Rhone border.Be prepared for reorganization and movement. "
" Did you have any information that Vichy would attack? "
" It's just that it's going to happen, but I think I'll have plenty of time. Let's prepare for the welcome carefully. Now, I'll be busy again. "
Various dwarves I had to make it, and in the head of Hifumi heading to the dwarf's workshop with a light footstep, ideas for the battle between this and that and Vichy came up.
The premonition of the war that Hifumi felt was a little betrayed by his expectations two weeks after this time.