Chapter 146-148 (1/2)

Kuzemu, who left the room to perform his official duties, entered his private room located in the castle just like that

It’s a roo a nap in cases such as when he has no time to return to his principal residence It’s a roo staff members ork in the castle Because it's a temporary accole bed, storage and equip able to prepare tea

Kuze clothes by putting on a coat, visited the office of the general who co to his own office

“It’sin” (Kuzemu)

A maid ran out of the room next to Kuze just a short notice, while fixing her dishevelled dress in a hurry

“Oh, how surprising, Your Excellency, the Prime Minister”

Even though hishis shi+rt, which had more than half its buttons undone, in order

“Tannin, you bastard becae of this country’s army Think about your reputation a bit” (Kuzemu)

“No, no, being wooed by the other side, there’s no reason to refuse it either So, what’s wrong for you to have such appearance?” (Tannin)

Without even a fraction of ti down the beard at the tip of his chin with a hand

The appearance of Tannin, who is said to be in the first half of his thirties, is that of a soldier promoted after Kuzemu adjusted the current system As noble of Horant, he was born into an Earl family as second son For Kuzemu he is a man that is related to him as nephew

Although he has the ability, his philandering is bad He had to serve at reions many times thanks to his character which wasn’t liked by his superiors, but alongside Kuze the power, he was summoned and raised to the top of the army after the ministers were disposed of

It was a personnel affair with the reasoning that it would be easier to control the arers were far worse than expected, Kuzeretted it a bit

“A large force of 1000 soldiers fro towards this place Get ready to intercept them immediately I will come with you as well” (Kuzemu)

“Oh dear, if seen frohtly solidify the entrances of the capital for a defence What we should do following that is to counter-attack after waiting for the enemy to tire out That ill certainly hile our side will have little losses as well” (Tannin)

“Moreover it’s fine to take it easy as there’s no necessity to go to a distant place”, Tannin smiles

Kuze whether to tell him or not with a bitter expression, but it won’t do if I can’t move at least the man in front of me as ally, he made his resolve

“… In the worst case there’s the possibility that Nelgal is accouards who are acconise him even if they were able to see his face, but for him to come to the capital is bad” (Kuzemu)

On top of the aranization, the people, who know about the castle’s internal affairs, are hbourhood, soes and there are also people who haven’t entered the castle even once in their life

“In other words, before Nelgal arrives at the capital, ant hi, is what you mean?” (Tannin)

“Right That’s why it’s necessary to leave here and strike them at once Currently there are at least 2000 soldiers who can be moved” (Kuzemu)

“What about the capital’s defence?” (Tannin)

“It’s fine to forget about it We will take the reinforced soldiers with us as well There are around five bodies that can be used, but they will likely serve their role” (Kuzemu)

“It can’t be helped After all it’s no one other but His Excellency the Pri so” (Tannin)

Once he put on a jacket, that had gorgeous decorations, and straightened the neck of his shi+rt, a strange dignity could be seen which was usually hidden by his non-serious nature

“By the hat about the aforementioned visitor?” (Tannin)

“If it’s thatto him I have entrusted the protection of the castle to Gaap, but it probably won’t be a problem” (Kuzemu)

“Well, that guy’s research field lies especially inforces we take along, it will be alright Rather than that, there’s so I’m bothered with…” (Tannin)

Kuze his voice’s tone with a serious expression

“What is it?” (Kuzemu)

“So the maids feel inclined towards our visitor Is this the appearance of a rival, they ask” (Tannin)

Once Tannin, who s, clapped his hands, thedoard in embarrassment

Tannin stands up as well and when they face each other in the s Levy’s waist

“Ah, my precious Levy I must head to the battlefield froive this cri you behind, my beloved” (Tannin)

“Tannin-sama…” (Levy)

Stealing the lips of the led his tongue with hers up to the point that Kuzeging her waist and pressed Levy’s thin body against his waist

“I will definitely come back to you Won’t you please keep this room tidy until then? I intend to receive my reward for victory here” (Tannin)

The e hand stroking her fro that

“Uncle, no Your Excellency, the Prime Minister, I’d like to request a house for the sake of welco her at the dawn of victory, please” (Tannin)

Kuze over his shoulder For the maid called Levy it’s probably her own home, but for Tannin will be a house where he keeps a mistress

“… Got it However, I rely on you to definitely make sure about the matter just noill ascertain it myself as well” (Kuzemu)

“Leave it to me Well then, I entrust the rest to you, Levy” (Tannin)

Seeing off Tannin, who leaves the rooins to prepare for taking out the reinforced soldiers while re his anxieties

“They caht, let’s use those as well It’s not a situation any those” (Kuzemu)

The scenario for after the repelling of Orsongrande In short, I have to ponder about Hifuh the castle at a fast pace while releasing groans

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“They have gone out to strike at thes they don’t want to show to the people of the castle Ah~… Nelgal, huh? Even without that, their foundation will get unsteady if it comes to an attack on the capital”

“It seems we are to watch home For caution’s sake, it also serves as experiment of the methods we learned frothened, but it doesn’t seem like there will be any chance to test it”

Looking at the sight of a large nu up in the square, which was established in the castle, while standing next to Hifumi, Gaap showed a bitter smile

“It looks like they will take 2500 soldiers 2000 infantryic soldiers… if it was a defensive battle, there would be a chance for us to have a turn as well, but this time that’s unlikely” (Gaap)

“Mmh…” (Hifumi)

While he gives a half-hearted answer, the intermediate soldiers, who received Tannin’s orders, for, the infantry is placed in front and behind the ic soldiers When push coht so that the o to the front

The reinforced soldiers arrived while being tied with chains that appear to be ic tools

All of the five reinforced soldiers will apparently walk in the front row

“It looks like the big ones aren’t used as anything but a wall anymore” (Hifumi)

That’s a wise ed

Weapons, which have the measures to oppose the on their pointless sturdiness, they will likely serve as bulwark against the spear throhich Orsongrande will probably use

Meanwhile the departure started beginning with the front roeird carriage follows behind the ranks and files Five horses slowly pull the large carriage which is similar to a prefab hut heels attached to it

“What’s that about?” (Hifumi)

“Oh, those are…” (Gaap)

Starting to explain, Gaap cast down his eyes after raising his voice with an 「Ah」

“I-I’m sorry To tell you the details about those…” (Gaap)

“Are those strong?” (Hifumi)

“… Stronger than the reinforced soldiers It’s soive me, but any more than that ((is impossible))” (Gaap)

Hifu by his look, got excited by the existence of a secret weapon even he doesn’t know about and due to the general of Horant appearing to not be an idiot

“Yea, that’s just right” (Hifumi)

“Huh?” (Gaap)

“If you don’t have so as study case for Alyssa and Imeraria Isn’t that fine?” (Hifumi)

Gaap doesn’t comprehend the role of the man in front of his eyes

“H-However, although you say that, I was told that it ht be harsh even with more than twice the military force if one takes on those weapons…” (Gaap)

Doesn’t he notice that he is praising hi the details of those weapons auous, Gaap talks about their threat

However, all of that was ignored by Hifumi with a smile

“It’s fine If they die with just this much, that’s all there is to them Will they try to hit so? That will only increase the numbers to be hit” (Hifumi)

Due to Hifu “The beastmen and such are easy prey as well”, Gaap realized

Hifumi doesn’t take enemies or allies into consideration His level of perception of theainst each other

He turns his sight at the box-shaped carriage with the weapons on it

(If this swaying Horant wins, it will result in us fighting the beast by this Hifuainst them as well, next…) (Gaap)

Barrenness has a limit, too, Gaap felt a headache If we lose, it will be the end, but even if on, the next battle would coulfed in endless battles

“Hifumi-sama, the preparations for your meal are finished”

“Lunch has been made by us We will be happy if it suits your taste”

Three maids approached as they held down their skirts which fluttered in the wind on the rooftop while facing Hifulances of upturned eyes

“Ah, really? Thanks” (Hifumi)

Once Hifu hall by pulling Hifu happy

The soldiers, who are on guard duty on the rooftop, looking at that enviously made Gaap uneasy as he watched

“Dangerous guys ht appear to be attractive I can’t understand” (Gaap)

Those are egoistic thoughts, but above being taught skills, I’d like to have Hifuo back home as soon as possible, Gaap assessed

Due to Hifu unknown on that night, a part of the rieved while Gaap felt relieved

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“Noo, I give up, I surrender” (Tannin)

“Tannin! Is this a situation where you can laugh around care-freely!?” (Kuzemu)

Tanning and Kuzee at around theinto contact with the eneined, but they suffered fierce attacks frouard

It’s the second day after departing from the capital It’s the period when the sun is at the zenith

If it was like war until now, both ar the enemy, would have representatives hold a conference and ainst each other was forrande, which confir to the news fro observed them for several seconds

“I also know about the power of those spears But, if it’s the reinforced soldiers who don’t feel any pain, it’s irrelevant, isn’t it?” (Tannin)

“That is…” (Kuzemu)

According to what the soldier, who carande’s spears, which were shot precisely, destroyed the feet and knees of the reinforced soldiers in a flash and on top of restricting their movement, the spears were focussed at their heads

“Before I head over here, two heads were destroyed and they beca”

“H-Have the icians in Orsongrande!”

Due to the shouting Kuzeicians step forward and ordered them to attack from a distance

“During that tis)) in the rear along Let’s have this finished by using those” (Tannin)

“I-Is that alright?”

The soldier and Kuze to use their treasured weapons even though the battle started just now

“It’s fine We will look like idiots if we lose due to being unwilling to deploy the the its strength Hey, hurry up!” (Tannin)

Seeing off the runner who dashes away, Tannin grumbled

“Well, if weprobably won’t be shaken as we outweigh them by numbers” (Tannin)

Due to that remark, Kuzemu released the tension which entered his shoulders

“If we don’t finish it quickly, the castle’s beauties uest” (Tannin)

While talking about so ridiculous, Tannin stood up and took his beloved shich was sheathed in a flashy scabbard that had jewels embedded within

“Where are you going?” (Kuzemu)

“I’ called “morale” is important” (Tannin)

Accepting the reins of his favourite horse, which was e, from a soldier, he easily jumps on top of the saddle

“Well then, Your Excellency, the Prime Minister See you later” (Tannin)

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The ones being surprised by the sudden enemy contact wasn’t just Kuzemu’s army

“Aren’t we uncivilized to shoot spears all of a sudden!?” (Imeraria)

“What stupid stuff are you talking about? It’s obvious that it’s the enemy if those reinforced soldiers are there You should praise Fokalore’s soldiers, who splendidly knocked thedo thea)

“Uugununu…” (Imeraria)

Nelgal revealed a wry s thanks to the fact that there won’t be any help after watching his surroundings

Alyssa has quickly gone to the front where the soldiers of Fokalore are and hands out coets Sabnak was driven away to confirin with

For not only Fokalore but Orsongrande’s royal arnment is probably Vaiya’s decision

A knight, who ca from the front line, shouts towards Sabnak

“It looks like ere successful inthe reinforced soldiers mostly powerless! I don’t know the total number of enemies, but ere able to confir equal to our numbers or above them!”

“How about the enemy’s movements?” (Sabnak)

Sabnak hands over a cup filled ater while asking

“Thank you veryfrom the temporary confusion, the infantry ht”

“I see…” (Sabnak)

“Sabnak-san, isn’t there any chance to tell them our side of the story?” (Imeraria)

Sabnak answered Irettable, but no」

“At least until the long distance battle ends, it will probably be difficult Seeing that it’s very probable forover there, I won’t allow it as Your Majesty will be defenceless” (Sabnak)

“And if it turns into a rally with our side’s ic soldiers?” (Imeraria)

“That ht be hard” (Sabnak)

The nuic soldiers is, to say it frankly, re

Their skill levels are loell If soa’s joined the aric soldiers in the twinkling of an eye

“Since their nu until the opponent’s side runs out of on as shi+eld for a while, if it turns into a rally of ic In that case, itfrom here…” (Sabnak)

Going by past e shi+elds was considered to be an established tactic, but they weren’t able to disregard human losses either This tie the solid platfor them over, Sabnak decided before their departure

“Umm…” (Puuse)

Once everyone turns their sight towards the fragile voice, there was the elf Puuse who raised her small hand

“Can’t you use a ic barrier?” (Puuse)

“What’s that?”

Due to Sabnak plainly asking by reflex, Puuse is surprised and explains it briefly

To put it siic, but there aresealing Puuse can use it as well

However, because onlyhu lost

“If you like, I can help you with the barrier, I think” (Puuse)

“Err…” (Sabnak)

It was a welcome offer but, Sabnak feels reluctant to have her, who is just a guest to the bitter end, participate in the battle

Even for I to observe it as person who researches ic, but she restrained herself with This place is ((a battlefield))

The only one not restraining herself is Origa

“That’s wonderful Please show us by all a)

“Ah, yes” (Puuse)

Even a platforot taken

“Please wait” (Imeraria)

“Good grief”, Iives the instruction 「We will advance to the front line together with this platforon」

“It’s probably better if you take coal-sama and me don’t want to miss an opportunity to make a speech If they are able to deploy a barrier, there will likely be little danger, too” (Imeraria)

“A-As you have ordered” (Sabnak)

Once Sabnak gives a signal to the soldier steering the platforin to advance to the front by pushi+ng their way through

When Puuse starts to chant, Origa’s and Iazes focus on her

(That’s not easy to do…)

While being stared at with serious eyes, Puuse, who chose the ti on her own discretion, deploys her ly boiling up froround

Iic attacks started from Horant’s side, but fireballs, rocks, wind and water, all of it scatters at the moment it comes in contact with the barrier

“This is a”

“I see, it’s the materialization of mana that holds no attribute…”

Within thevoices, Puuse blushed while concentrating her consciousness on the preservation of the barrier

(It’s because I’h) (Puuse)

Puuse decided to stay silent about her being utterly useless in regards to offensive ic

“Aah!” (Origa)

Suddenly Origa stood up and raised her voice

“Hifua)

“Eh? From where?”

Although it’s unkno she sensed hi frohway

Even the rabbit beastwoman Viine, who heard Hifumi’s name, shi+fted her ears and head in hurry, but she wasn’t able to find him

“I can’t stay like this If we are observed by Hifuht as well… ouch!”

What hit the head of Origa, who stood up while grasping her wand in a hurry, with a clunk was a small stone wrapped in a parchment

Only 「Stay silent and watch」 in Hifu is written on it

“Now that he a)

Behind Origa, who sat down once again while being downhearted, the tigerboy Malfas, as nervous due to the atmosphere of a battlefield, whiffed, looked in the direction fro, opened his mouth and became stiff

The figure of Hifumi, which Malfas discovered, was that of the e

“Oh, what did the tiger cub see?”

Malfas ran off towards Hifumi in silence

On the other side of Malfas, who fully demonstrated the physical prowess of beastu, who chased after him in a hurry, appeared in the field of vision of Hifu in wait

“You are aaaahh!” (Malfas)

Despite there still being distance left between the the sharp claws on both his paws

There’s also the difference in physique, butlike an attack that was sent in a straight line to the degree of being stupid can be dodged by Hifumi with closed eyes

Hifuhtly, delivered a frontal kick into Malfas’ soft belly

“Gyan!” (Malfas)

While watching Malfas who is rolling around while holding his belly, Gengu stood out-of-breath in front of Hifumi and bowed

“Sorry for not contacting you ~ssu I brought this tigerboy along as he said that he wants to receive training frou)

“Oh, is that so?” (Hifumi)

Hifu attacked

Hifumi, who stood in front of Malfas who has fainted and is smeared with dirt, looked down on him with the hands in his sleeves (T/N: says pockets here but I don’t re any outer pockets like western jackets or such)

“Hey, tiger child” (Hifumi)

The best Malfas can do is glaring at Hifumi who starts to ask a question

“You are far too weak Let alone you having not changed at all froot even weaker? I told you that I would kill you the next time we met, but this won’t do I don’t have even any motivation to kill you” (Hifumi)

“Hifua)

Origa, who approached frole sound, addressed him in a low voice The iron-ribbed fan is in her hand and she is gripping it tightly to a degree that blood is spilling

“Did you finish your talk? If you don’t et rid of this rude felloith a)

Her cold gaze seizes Malfas

He was also surprised about her having approached hi noticed, but rather than that, it was a shock for the beauty, that looked at hio, to request permission to kill him

“W-Why…?” (Malfas)

Tears due to a mix of pain and sadness overflow

Trying to cut in there, Gengu kneels in a way of protecting Malfas

“M-Madam! Can’t you please show so as well, I think…?” (Gengu)

“How bothersome” (Hifumi)

Muttering a brief complaint, Hifumi decided to explain it briefly at this place

It’s about Malfas being one of the two children he overlooked at the tier beastmen in the wastelands

And about having told hi the next time they met each other

He didn’t tell his nah

“… Then, without abiding to what he was told by you, Hifumi-sama, he is still as weak as he was After all he is a brat who is stubbornly difficult to save Well, even if I didn’t know, it was uy like this in front of you, Hifu as well, for being responsible It’s the sau)

Hifuht hand which was raised overhead

“Won’t you wait…? Hey, why do I have to stop you? Even though I’ for the sake of Alyssa and that stupid queen, you…” (Hifumi)

While feeling the pain of her wrist being tightened to the liulped with a 「Ha」

Shouldn’t I be the one knowing better than anyone that Hifu to kill others a, who noticed that he got angry at the tier brother of Imeraria, as well, felt as if it was Hifu the pain of her wrist being constricted with a force similar to a vise

“E-Excuse a)

“Idiot” (Hifumi)

“Ah” (Origa)

Flinging Origa away by releasing her wrist with a “phooey”, Hifu down

“So, ill you do? I will kill you now if you give up However, right… Gengu” (Hifumi)

“Aye!” (Gengu)

“How is Reni’s group doing?” (Hifumi)

Gengu, as beffuddled for just an instant due to the abrupt question, sed his spit and began to talk

“Having reached the point that rown rapidly ~ssu There are also quarrels with the hu the city by doing their best now… ~ssu” (Gengu)

“There’s plenty of beastether with theards to the huu explained earnestly

“Moreover, it’s been discovered that beastic, too Look there, the rabbitwoic with her whole heart in her wish for being helpful to you, Hifumi-san Because of that she was able to cou)

“Hmm… then let’s do it like this” (Hifumi)

Grabbing Malfas head, Hifuht with Malfas’

“You, go back to the wastelands And then show ood use of what you possess and destroy a huain your opponent” (Hifumi)

“A human city…” (Malfas)

Hifumi asks the shocked Malfas 「You can’t?」

“Ah, how regrettable Though you probably thought that even I won’t be able to win if you were able to unify the beastroup combat” (Hifumi)

While e tone, Hifu lost any interest in him

By the way, it’s Hifuinally hunt individually and not in groups

“At any rate, don’t disturb ” (Hifumi)

While Hifumi sees the helped by Gengu Tears were glittering in his eyes, but his look has become completely that of a beast

“You are called Malfas, right?” (Origa)

When called out by Origa, Gengu’s and Malfas’ shoulders quivered with a jolt

“Work hard this tia)

Gengu receives the paper, Origa quietly held out, in place of Malfas

“It’s probably good for you to return to the wastelands by going back to Fokalore now since they can give you several soldiers to guard and guide you Train for a while in Fokalore before you head into the wastelands Show this paper to a staff a)

“It’s a welcou)

“Don’t you understand?” (Origa)

Although she’s s, she’s scary

“Realizing Hifuoal of life now If it’s for that cause, I will do anything I will kill anyone” (Origa)

While caressing her right wrist preciously, Origa looks up to the sky

“Fight Fight by involving all those who can fight And kill Hifua)