Chapter 5 (2/2)
「Heavy infantry! Open the frontline! Light infantry, let’s do this!」
「Yeah!」
The wall of shi+elds opened to each side, and the one leading the vanguard was Liz
Tris and the light infantry followed behind
Around this ti to re
Around 10 minutes thereafter, the battle was decided
As Hiro tried to regroup with Liz and the others, the ogre’s head rolled by his feet
After seeing so he didn’t want to, Hiro looked up at the sky to try not to think about it
The sun is high in the sky Maybe it’s still around noon
Liz said they would reach the su time
Another 3~5 hours They must climb this mountain
During that same time–
If you head 100 sels (300 km) southeast of the Imperial Capital Gladius, there is Cleven, the 2nd capital
East of there, you can find Zegen village
Because it is near the 2nd capital, there are hardly any bandits or monsters, and there is public order But at this moment, an air of bloodlust envelops the area
The village is surrounded by pitched tents, and the villagers are locked up in their houses out of fear
There were 10 heavy infantrye chief’s house
In front of the door, there stood a flag with a crest of purple land and a sword and shi+eld, flapping in the wind
When you enter, you’re welco left leads you to the guest room
There sat a beautiful young girl, and aman
「Lady Aura, is it all right for us to be loitering about here?」
The young man’s name Lawrence Alfred von Spitz
His gaze was aimed towards his superior, who he worshi+pped as a Goddess
Trea Luzandi Aura von Bunadara
Chief of Staff of the 3rd Imperial Army, and also known as 「Mars, the God of War」
She is currently spellbound in a chair, left elbow resting on a desk, holding an open book in her right hand
「…」
In the silent roo out
Unsure of whether she hadn’t heard hiive up and called out to her again
「Lady Aura, rather than just reading that book, I wish you would lend an ear to me as well」
Bunadara had the habit of reading a book whenever she had free time
What’s more, it was always the same book she would read
It was a book which chronicled the life of the 2nd Emperor, who shared her name of 「Mars」
It’s likely that if you searched the entire eh a knowledge of the 2nd Emperor as she
「Lady Aura… please listen to me」
Maybe his voice finally reached her Buranada closes her book and looks towards Spitz
Ahh… says Spitz, as he gets on his knees and prostrates hi so moved
「Viscount Spitz… I a to insult the 1st Emperor」
「… Yes, m’lady…」
Spitz thought in his ain
She always speaks of this after reading the legend
「You cannot describe the reign of 1st Enificent However, the one who laid the foundation for that reign… Was Second Emperor Schwarz, who attained victory for this country i countries」
(TL note: German for “black”)
「That is true indeed」
「His e of 70 when his elder brother passed away I wonder how he e… He didn’t have much time left, and in reality, he left this world after just one year of his reign If he had been the first emperor, he would surely have been able to unite this world I’retted that」
Spitz hung his head low as his superior spoke passionately
What she spoke of, was a matter 1,000 years in the past
As of now, those tere deified and worshi+pped as the two great Gods of Grantz
Because the Grantz Grand Empire exists, those two surely must have existed in real life, but there is no doubt that that certain aspects have been dramatized
For example, it is said that the 2nd Emperor Schwarz had defeated an army of 10,000 troops by himself in his final battle
They say he had multiple muscle tears, broken ribs, that he sewed his oounds closed, all while continuing and ulti his battle
Even with one of the 5 Spirit Swords, that would be impossible
At best, Spitz thought it was probably 1,000
Although that would have also been impressive in it of itself… he wanted her try concentrate on as before them now, rather than the past
「Lady Aura… How long will you remain here?」
「… I still have so s I want to say」
「A letter has arrived from Lord Brutar」
「… What does it say?」
「I have not read it」
「Why not?」
「Why not…? Someone as lowly as I couldn’t possible break the seal of a letter from the Imperial family」
「I wish to enjoy this elation froend of Emperor Schwarz, I will allow
it」
「… Understood Then I shall read it」
Spitz took out the gaudily decorated envelope
On one piece of paper, it ritten thusly
My Dear「Mars」,
I cannot help but feel astounded that I have yet to hear good news from you, when it has been 10 days since you left the castle
There is no reason to restrain yourself because your opponent is of the Imperial family
Fell the hairl
I am sure this is needless concern, but if you so wish, I will send as many troops as you want Just say the word
May the Twelve Great Gods of Grantz be with you, my dear 「Mars」
Grand Grantz Empire, Third Prince, Brutar
「–That is what it says」
「What an impatient person」
Bunadara said with an annoyed expression, as Spitz smiled wryly towards her
「There is no helping it Even though he is 3rd in line for the throne, if so were to happen to the 1st Prince, there is a possibility of the 6th Princess taking the throne, see as how she has the divine protection of a Spirit Sword」
「None of the past emperors have received the divine protection of the 5 Spirit Swords The 28th and 36th emperors did not even kno to handle a sword What’s important is whether or not you have the qualities to become emperor」
「… It would be nice if Lord Brutar would realize that」
「If he did, he wouldn’t do anything to incite the wrath of the emperor」
「Yes…」
「Burn the letter It is nothing but unpleasant」
「Understood」
Spitz threw the letter into a nearby hearth, and took out a small, red talisman
When he threw that in as well, a pillar of fire rose up, and the letter turned to ash without leaving a single trace behind
As if to question him, Bunadara looked towards Spitz
「A spirit talisman to burn a letter…? Isn’t that wasteful?」
「I burned a letter from the Imperial faer, Lady Aura We do not knohat h」
「… That does ’s Mausoleum later Shall we buy about 20? It should be fine to bill it to Lord Brutar」
「No, one spirit talisman is not much of an expense」
So said Spitz, but one spirit talisolden coins
A commoner makes 3 Dratz silver coins in one day
10 Dratz silvers coins is worth 1 Grantz silver coin, and 10 Grantz silver coins is worth 1 Grantz gold coin
Although it is a price which is difficult for commoners to afford, because spirit talismans are precious items which can even cure illnesses, ’s Mausoleuardless of social status
However, the chances of co them are low
This is because 80~100 talisht up by the Ireat nobles
Although they do appear in the market, they are mostly sold for twice the price
「We also have reserves, so we should have enough for this next battle」
Because of a scarcity of goods froainst spirit weapons There are none ould use them to burn a letter like this
Even if it were the Ie would cause a decline in finances, and ruin is ould await them
Spitz’s is not a poor house, but neither is it rich Spirit charms should be valuable to him
Seeing her zealous subordinate, Bunadara lets out a sigh and puts on a serious face
「It’s not that I’rave Grinda’s territory is immediately before
us」
「… Do you plan to invade?」
「Whether we battle or not depends on their mood… But afterwards, ait for the 6th Princess After convincing her to comply, we send her to Lord Brutar」
「But Lord Burtar wishes for the death of the 6th Princess」
「Do you not knoill happen if the life of the 6th Princess is taken?」
「… The eed, and if we are not careful, Lord Brutar will be beheaded,
yes?」
「She is the possessor of Laevateinn Because it is such a rarity, the eive his son’s barbarism」
「But if I disobey Lord Brutar’s order, I would be in danger」
「The opinions of people change If Lord Brutar’s cal decision」
「Understood Then, e do now?」
「First, shall we send a letter? As for the contents… Tell them, ish for them to hand over the 6th Princess This is an order from the coe this, I a to that effect please」
After saying that, her gaze went down and she returned to her entertaining book
Spitz could not help but open his eyes wide in response to such provocative words
This is as if she were suggesting a war
He hears that Margrave Grinda is a gentle person, and by no erent
He et is the 6th Princess, who is also his niece
Spitz closed the door to the guest rooh