Chapter 168 (1/2)

The news about the new invasion by the demons came not from one of the Fokalore patrols dispatched at the borders with Vichy and the Wastelands, but was brought in by Vichy's refugees who ed to escape

At first it was considered to be outdated news due to refugees having been on the run all the time, especially as any ular reports

“In other words, that means the demon army didn't come from the Wastelands, but suddenly appeared inside Vichy” (Caim)

Caim, who checked the report drawn up by Paryuu, orally reported to Alyssa who is buried under ataken over the office formerly used by Hifumi In short, what he wanted to tell her was to make a move immediately

“How many troops do they have?” (Alyssa)

“Their scale is still unknown, but going by the nu in, it's likely that they are steadily occupying cities opposite of the border touching with Orsongrande and Horant Since it looks like the de, it became easier to deal with that side” (Caiees itnessed the de reinforced soldiers

The neatly su that had no places that required corrections by Caim and amply showed the abilities of Paryu In addition, usually such docuoods and personnel to be sent, had a lot darker e like that couldn't be found at all, allowing for it to be passed around to staff es

And as le adjustment or supplement, and handed it over to Alyssa He considered it to be just the right document to practise how to read reports

“Since there's an increase in the nuoods and in addition personnel for defense duties According to her estimation, there will probably be contact with the demons in less than 10 days I share the saroup of city-states had already ceased to function Loud requests for assistance started to flow in not from the central committee, but from the various cities close to Fokalore But, in accordance with Hifuave the reason “On top of instructing them to calmly watch the country, they should rely on the central committee first” Alyssa adopted that stance as well

“What shall we do?” (Caih Caim inquired expressionlessly and indifferently, one country on the other side of the border is being overrun by de the existence of the territory

Given that Viine understood that as well, she tre at the report

“Increase the number of personnel… or rather, ill send the entire aro as well I will also take Pruflas-san and the other dwarves along Prepare a shuttle service with rail cars since ill use all those who are useful for the construction of a defense base” (Alyssa)

Once she returned the docu down her instructions, Alyssa continued,

“I'm sure he intended for me to look after this territory and noble title Someday the time will come when Hifumi will come back, and then I will be scolded if the territory has shrunk or if I lost to someone” (Alyssa)

And then she asked Viine to come with her as well

“Can you keep er? I'd like you to tell Hifuo to him” (Alyssa)

“Understood” (Viine)

In her heart she was scared, but Viine willingly accepted Alyssa's request It had been decided that Viine would be stationed at an official position that allows her to travel between Hifumi and the territory once she finished the basic education She felt it to be natural for her to acco that role

“Cai until we can depart?” (Alyssa)

“The preparation of goods is already roup to depart to Since the rail cars and railroad tracks are ready, they will be able to arrive there in a day” (Caim)

“As expected of you!” (Alyssa)

The next day Caim and Brokra stayed behind in Fokalore as representatives of the feudal lord, and Alyssa headed towards the border city Rhone while being accompanied by Viine as assistant

On the third day of the the walls at high speed, unexpected visitors showed up

“Ah! Viine-san, it's been a while!” (Reni)

“Reni-san!? The others as well…!” (Viine)

Going towards Viine, who rushed over after being called by the border guards, Reni and Gengu approached her while waving their hands The elves such as Zanga were present behind the?” (Viine)

“Yeah, ant to live here That's okay?” (Reni)

Viine felt dizzy She so her head

“I-I don't have the authority to decide that, so…” (Viine)

“Sure~” (Alyssa)

The one who ca the border at a light pace was the feudal lord Alyssa She was additionally wearing a red estion, who said that she'd like Alyssa to be dignified in front of the refugees, but with her running around causing the mantle to fly in the wind, it only looked as if a child was playing around

“Alysssama…” (Viine)

After Viine explained to the puzzled Reni about Alyssa, Reni bowed her head towards Alyssa

“Everybody wants to lead lives similar to humans Please!” (Reni)

“Then, for starters you will live in this city Viine-san, please ask Paryu whether there are any free buildings or inns and guide theister them in the census, too And, I'd like to listen to everyone's stories, so please treat me well at that tied a firm handshake, smiled at each other faintly and separated

Viine ran to the temporary town hall to look for Paryu Alyssa told her that she has another task and headed to the wall that was still under construction

“… Soh you said that she's Hifuht?” (Gengu)

“Isn't it fine?” (Reni)

Reni iu's concerns

“Maybe that child… ah, wrong, Lord-saht that it would be convenient for us elves and beast the walls and preparing the weapons There are also verythe demons to attack” (Reni)

“So, ould be our existence be convenient to theht by Hifuo haywire in a battle The demons don't know that we are in a hu” (Reni)

“That u)

“I don't think that they plan to use us as shi+elds, but… as one of the traps, maybe? I think the commanders-on-site won't knohat they should do if they run into beastainst humans At any rate, since there's also the matter with Malfas, it's possible that our movements have been leaked to the other side” (Reni)

Reni casually looked around and saw Viine running in her direction

“Either way, let's have the smells nice For starters I will take a break I'm already exhausted” (Reni)

The people, who continued to walk until here, realized their own exhaustion due to Reni's words and fell into a deep slu at the roo You, are you an idiot?”