Chapter 142 (1/2)

Imeraria’s aim was hidden, even from Sabnak let alone Alyssa

Even in the decree given to Vaiya through shi+byura, there wasn’t anything written but anize the troops and dispatch them as reinforcements as quickly as possible

That was unexpected Although they weren’t infor, there was no reason for the army’s upper military stratu the military forces of Horant

When Imeraria revealed to the opened war council after Alyssa came back, that she had ordered for reinforcements to be dispatched, Sabnak and Biron looked at each other’s faces, but because neither considered it to be a badin particular to refute

“That’s all froht I’ this at a time when you are tired, but may I ask for your report?” (Imeraria)

Though I already Alyssa and the soldier froht attack had slept properly

“Yea Um…” (Alyssa)

Lowering her eyes to the docuathered in her hands, Alyssa explains the details which she had read in the material recovered by her comrades

It was recorded that the giant soldiers are referred to as “reinforced soldiers” in the documents which were collected, and that there are apparently still several bodies re in a military installation in the capital city

She regarded the contain net, implemented as countermeasure as satisfactory

Generally there isn’t anything special that ht become a threat except the reinforced soldiers The spear throwers, the reinforced soldiers and the thick layer of inal forte Those three elements have to be dealt with

And with the nuht be considered as very likely that soic potions and adjusting the reinforced soldiers in the capital city

Everyone listened to Alyssa as talking even while stuttering, silently and attentively

“For the ti, this is the extent we learned” (Alyssa)

“How is the situation on the other side of the national border currently?” (Sabnak)

Alyssa starts off with 「It’s at the ti」 towards Sabnak’s question

“Most of the buildings have been burnt down, one building is still okay and that’s where the soldiers and athered as well I think there aren't more than 30 of them either” (Alyssa)

“Thatthem on the other side of the border for now” (Biron)

Imeraria listens to Biron’s words with her eyes closed

“If they lose their base, they won’t be able to e number of troops in a hurry Since it’s probably necessary to prepare even if they are based in a nearby town, it will naturally become difficult for them to invade our side” (Biron)

“I see If the other side has around 30 people, it’s likely not that hard to occupy an enclosed position even with their current military forces” (Sabnak)

Sabnak agrees to Biron’s opinion

“Alyssa-san” (Imeraria)

“What is it?” (Alyssa)

Having opened her eyes, Imeraria faces Alyssa

“It seeo?” (Imeraria)

“I don’t know?” (Alyssa)

An extremely simple answer is returned

“… Then, how about Origa-san?” (Imeraria)

“Saying so a cold and delicious ” (Alyssa)

“… Is that so?” (Imeraria)

Setting Origa aside, I, but as it is no useit too much, she decided to push it into a corner of her mind

However, she suddenly realized

“Sabnak-san, if I remember correctly, ere told that Hifumi-sama will observe Alyssa-san’s battle, weren’t we?” (Imeraria)

“Y-Yes, I heard so those lines” (Sabnak)

“Alyssa-san, did you encounter Hifu Horant?” (Imeraria)

Alyssa tilted her head to the side

“I haven’t seen him? I didn't meet him at the tih I think that he probably watched from somewhere, I didn’t know about it” (Alyssa)

“That means…” (Imeraria)

Imeraria was at her wits’ end

“There is the possibility that Hifumi-sama went into the heart of Horant by himself” (Biron)

“Eh, hat for…?” (Sabnak)

Sabnak is surprised Even though Biron opened his eyes widely, he pondered while stroking her chin His beard has grown during the hectic co in his territory and encampment

“A preliminary inspection… I think?” (Biron)

Everyone’s gazes focussed on Biron who mutter this brief comment

“In theit to Alyssa-san, right? Since that’s the case, didn’t he head to observe the deeper parts of the enemy’s movements as the battle with Horant will take a new step next?” (Biron)

“Do you really believe that?” (Imeraria)

Imeraria’s eyes are filled with doubts

“No, not at all, ha ha ha… honestly said, I don’t understand it well either There probably isn't anyone a the people here apart fro the thoughts and nature of that man?” (Biron)

Those words pierced I needle That’s because she was apparently told that she probably still doesn’t understand Hifumi

“Even if he ca the heads of Horant’s leaders, I wouldn’t consider that to be odd though” (Biron)

“I don’t think that will happen” (Alyssa)

While writing so at the botto sound, Alyssa denied Biron’s prediction

“Seeing that Hifumi-san “himself said” that he will leave it to” (Alyssa)

“H-However, if it’s Hifuicians and reinforced soldiers by raiding the royal castle in Horant like he did previously?” (Sabnak)

Alyssa, who lifted her face, shakes her head side to side while facing Sabnak

“That shouldn’t be so” (Alyssa)

Alyssa ht hand, which ended up beco black due to the charcoal, with the sleeve of her left hand

“That’s because what Hifumi-san wants to achieve is for the “war to continue endlessly” I don’t expect hi it” (Alyssa)

Due to Alyssa frowning as her hand won’t beco pitch black, a ave her a wet dish cloth

As Alyssa thoughtlessly wipes her hand, all present are dumbfounded

“Then, where do you think Hifuone?” (Imeraria)

“Mone to the castle in Horant or such Doesn’t he intend to do the same as he did to the beastmen of the wastelands there?” (Alyssa)

While saying that, Alyssa returned the dish cloth to the maid

“He is certainly telling them “work harder” or such”