Volume 5 Chapter 24 (2/2)

”Certainly, this seems to taste good.”

”Fully calmed down, now ?”

”Sorry, that was my bad…”

In response to Signiz question, Roberto diverted his gaze.

He himself realized that his act before was something he should not do.

”Right, this is the Earl's mansion. Even if we ordered people to not get near this room, we still can't be careless. But well, if you didn't scream in anger just now, I might have to shove a sword into those guys mouth.”

”You ?”

In response to Signiz unexpected words, Roberto was at loss for words.

”Of course I would. If even you feel angry, it would be obvious I'm angrier. However, I think it would be the same as admitting defeat if we get angry here. Even for the Earl, it was difficult for him to control those guys.”

Even if Signiz was being recognized as someone with a calmer mind, in the end, his nature was also that of a mad warrior.

Basically, he was also the type of man that thinks it was faster to kill his companions that persuade them with words.

There was only one reason why Signiz didn't do that.

That was because, by killing the next head of a n.o.ble family, he would be sentenced to death without even given an opportunity for defense.

And for Signiz, he didn't want to give up his life for something so stupid.

”Also, even though it is a bit irritating, we still need those guys' soldiers in this war. Roberto, you should realize about that too, no ?”

”Well of course… it can be seen from the battle of the last few days, that the quality of Mikos.h.i.+ba Ryouma's soldiers and weaponry are far superior compared to us. Even now, I still can't believe what I saw though.”

”Agreed. I wonder what kind of means did he use to create such soldiers… I'm really curious”

Signiz responded with a sigh.

Unusual fighting spirit and high quality weaponry.

Being good at group warfare aside, Ryouma individual soldier's martial arts was something that should not be underestimated.

Even when they received Signiz and Roberto charge, they managed to counterattack without letting the front line collapse.

And not to mention the enemy's high morale.

”The one deciding the winner in a war is number, they said…”

Signiz floated a sarcastic smile on his face.

”Looking that way, I think we're at a disadvantage, 6: 4. However, the enemy number is not even reaching 1,000. While conversely, we have about 2,000 soldiers with us. If we did a siege battle, we should not lose. It would be a good idea for us to hole up and be patient. And in the worse case…”

”We might ask for reinforcements, is it ?”

Dozen of knights were being left to guard the ten northern house n.o.bles territory.

In a worse case scenario, they could use them as reinforcement.

”Of course, I can't guarantee the territory's safety with the current situation where the commoners are rebelling…”

Thus even if they won the war, it would come for naught if a rebellion happened inside their territory.

”Well, in any case, there's no way we would lose, we have Epiroz here. Because the Earl understood that, he kept silent during the meeting. While teasing us with his side-glances !”

Roberto played with his gla.s.s while feeling frustrated.

Up until now, everyone believed in Epiroz city fortifications, which was protected by high walls and deep moats.

That was until the moment when the door of the room Roberto and Signiz had stayed in, was being knocked hurriedly.

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