We escaped the city and entered the territory of Baron Grandi, on the western side of the Duchy of Albatro.

Baron Grandi is one of the few Imperialists.

However, its territory is small and has no influence.

According to the Baron, even if we gather together, the strength will reach 200.

The Duke's army in the capital is over two thousand... ten times that.

I sigh when I hear a report from Julio, who has finished his meeting with the Baron.

I didn't expect it to be turned backwards.

"The Duke of Pastoré, who has entered the capital, claims that it is only for the sake of the country.For the Empire, there is no tomorrow for the Duke of Albatro, and the Kingdom is the only way to keep the country alive.So I came to correct the king's mistake as a loyal minister. That's the claim. "

"If you take control of the capital with your army, you will realize that loyalty... is a lie."

"It's quite difficult. The duke has sent letters to nobles everywhere.I've seen the content, but it's a really good sentence. "

Whatever you think, it wasn't created by the duke.

Here's what it says.

The Duke of Albatro has forged an alliance with the Kingdom for a long time.

There is now a factional battle between the Empire and the Kingdom.

But if we allies ourselves with the Empire, the Duke of Albatro will be stuck.

The Empire needs naval power to destroy the Kingdom's fortresses.With the help of the Duke of Albatro, we will be able to drop the fortress that we were unable to drop.

I want you to think about it.

Imperialists say they should give it to the Empire because it borders on the Empire.You shouldn't make me angry.

So what is the guarantee that a victorious empire will not attack the Duke of Albatross?

The Empire has historically been an invading nation.Especially after the end of the imperial battle and the stability of Japan, it moves to the outpost.

As long as we drop the fortress, we don't need the power of the Duke of Albatross.

Meanwhile, the Kingdom needs the Duke of Albatross to prevent the Empire.

Defensive battles only from the Kingdom.We will not destroy the Empire because we have won.

If the kingdom is alive, the Empire will not be able to travel south by vigilance to the east and west.Just like before.

That's why.

We should form alliances with the Kingdom, and those who say we should form alliances with the Empire are destroying the country.

Marcel must have been the one who thought about it.

Bringing out a historic empire, not the nearest one, is a good idea.

Um, I'm just telling it to be convenient!

"But I'm not lying.The Empire has historically been an invading nation and needs the Albatross naval forces to take on the fortress.Apart from that, if you can win the kingdom and weaken it, you will also have room to go south. "

"If you have territorial ambitions for the South, why don't you send troops in the Sea Dragon case!?"It was the Imperial heroes who directly defeated the sea dragon, and my country could not refuse! "

“That's why I'm good at it. I haven't talked about it lately.If those who read it don't realize that the Empire is different these days, it's a very convincing sentence. ”

And most of you won't notice.

For the Duke of Albatro, the Empire was until recently close to the enemy.

After all, I fought with my closest kingdom many times.

A big nation that doesn't know when it's coming south.

It was also connected to Rondine.

There is still fear and suspicion of the Empire underlying the Duke of Albatro.

I was dispatched to wipe it out, but I was brilliantly taken to the brink of death, and I was beaten to death as I wanted.

"So, Your Highness... what should I do...?"

Giulio gave an anxious expression.

But there was a mixed expectation on his face.

Do you have any good ideas? That's the expectation.

“I can't do anything about it.All we have to do is call on our supporters to gather.so that even if they invade, they can endure it. "

"Is that all?"

"What do you think I am?A genius soldier? A mage who can do anything?Unfortunately, there is very little we can do at the moment. "

"Well then... are you going to overlook their loyalty...?"

"If we overlook them, they won't overlook us."They will come crushed by force.That's our only chance. ”

"What about the pinch? Is it a chance...?"

"Small workmanship does not cover the board surface.However, if the opponent in the use of force loses on the battlefield, the board will be turned upside down.If you stand on the battlefield, you can reverse it. "

The question is whether the other side will give us time to reverse the situation.

As it stands, the other side has an overwhelming advantage.

You don't want to dare fight a battle with one shot reversed.Just wait for us to surrender.

It would be helpful if you could do so.

Because there are some cloth stones here.

However, if you don't come to the battle, the cloth stone won't work.

Well then, let's gather the soldiers immediately!

"No, you don't have to hurry. Just take it easy."

"What if the enemy comes?!"

"Hurry up and collect it, it gives you a sense of crisis."All I want is time. "

"You're the kind of opponent who takes the lead from His Highness!?"I can't give you time! ”

"Marcel might be the general."However, the opposing general was Duke Pastore.When your father succeeded to the throne, the Duke of Pastore did not use force until the end.I couldn't get an exact answer.I had the strength, but I couldn't make up my mind.It was my chance to be king. "

"I've heard of that..."

“People are no different in their essence.I'm sure the Duke of Pastoré is prudent or cowardly.I don't think Marcel will stand on the battlefield when he's overwhelmingly dominant after all he's said. "

"What if I've learned a lesson from the past...?"

People learn in the past.

So was Julio.

That's how people change.

But I can't be a different person at all.

"I took the past as a lesson, so I captured the capital."Courage won't be lost again and again. "

I'm sure the duke won't move.

I'm sure you'll be on my side for the time.

The rest will depend on the work of those who become cloth and stone.