Vol 2 Chapter 27 (1/2)

Finding out the Purpose

Preparation for war

After I heard those words, I took another look around Everyone wasto happen now? Why are they suddenly preparing for war? I heard, as

“Preparation for hoainst the Ee-scale demon invasion, isn’t war supposed to be a taboo?”

“That very Empire is the opponent”

“The Empire? Why?”

“Please ask the Empire for the answer to that particular question It seee-scale war Because of the large-scale preparation they have been ainst small countries, or so it seeet is…”

“A large country, dom…”

The E to declare war Why? For what reason?

No, I know the reason why If Bluesphere Edom, their forces will increase tremendously With thatthe world However, why now? I cannot understand the ti

“Well, it’s not like it has already started When the war breaks out, there’s a chance the studentsabout it now, especially since shi+n will et drafted”

“Why is… ah, you’re talking about the pro used for military purposes”

“The possibility of demon invasion is a different matter However, the military’s decision not to involve shi+n in the war is correct That kind of thing should never be done”

I was looking at Sicily and everyone else Everyone had anxious expressions on their faces

“Indeed, the military most likely won’t draft me However, if a crisis does approach, I will step onto the battlefield, because I think of everyone I’ve met here as irreplaceable friends”

“shi+n-kun…”

“shi+n…”

I felt downcast, and despite the fact the war has yet to start, I can’t help but be depressed

“Alright! Everyone, let’s head to Mark’s house I was told the prototype weapon would be be completed by today”

“…You’re right, if I’ht, let’s go everyone”

“Incidentally, everyone should buy accessories, and I will enhance theic That way, even if the war does break out, you’ll have so to protect yourselves with”

And so, I opened Gate in the small corner of a back alley with few pedestrians When we passed through the Gate, Bean’s Workshop was before us

“It is as convenient as I thought I want to learn it quickly”

“…First things first, Rin, you should learn how to control yourwild”

“…I’ll work hard”

When we entered the workshop, uncle aiting for us

“Oh! You’ve finally arrived, shi+n! The prototype has been completed!”

“Oh, as expected of a professional, you sure work fast!”

“That is a hness has also come to observe?”

“Of course Please let me look at it”

What uncle brought out was nothing but an ordinary looking sword, however, the hilt was slightly different The shape of the grip looked like a handgun, so to speak A slide was attached to the sword guard at the trigger With this, it became easier to safely remove the blade, and it also reduced the frequency hout the process

“A, uncle! Can’t this already be considered a finish product?”

“No, it’s no good if we don’t ’s tension needs to be tested, as well as the firmness of the slide… and there’s still the firs used in various places”

“I see, but for you to be able to get to this point…”

“Yeah! I some adjustments, it’ll become a finished product”

Uncle laughed confidently He looks cool when he’s overfloith confidence He truly is a craftsman

“It really looks a This is the first time I’ve witnessed Bean’s Workshop display a product still in development…”

“What are you talking about, Tony Isn’t this also your original idea?”

“Oh! So you’re Tony-kun! Because of you, I was able to work on so! Thank you!”

“No… That is…”

Tony was

“Now then, let’s get started with the adjustments I would also like to look at the swords reserved for the military”

“Those are also completed”

It seemed like the swords for the military were ready for delivery In comparison to Vibration Sword, they look thicker, and don’t look like they’ll break easily However, it see the durability down to the very last minute

“These things… can probably withstand reat job, I’rateful for this”

“N-noay! Please stop that, Your Highness! It’s because this is my job!”

Then, after , the neeapon will finally be complete

It’s enjoyable to uy team went full force with all the adjustments Since the female team had free time, they went to look at the accessories

Last but not least, with strength obviously in mind, it was customized for personal preference, and it was finally complete

I named mine ‘Vibration Sword, ‘ but what about the ones used for the military? Because those are swords with replaceable blades…

“Exchange Sword…”

“…That naht! Froe Swords! Harold, I’m sorry but, can this order be completed immediately?”

“Of course, Your Highness”

“Well then, I’ll ask some people from the military to drop by here later Please discuss the quantity with the person in charge These will beon you”

“Yes! I will definitely do my best!”

And so, I used enchantot a few replacement blades

“I’iven them all to me”

“No, no This is sohness have asked of dom shi+n doesn’t need to worry about it”

“Gus, sorry about this”

“What are you saying These are reassuring weapons to have during the time of war Or rather, I’m happy that the development fee is only this much”

I’m worried that they won’t function properly when the ti the war, but as far as I can see, they seeht

And so, as I expected, the accessories were still given as a present

Everyone was very grateful, but this tie Uncle just told us not to worry about it while laughing

As of now, every single member of the Research Society has acquired accessories enhanced with defensive ic

When it comes to defense, the anxiety had lessened considerably

The iven neeapons They were in a form no one had ever seen before

The Soldiers who received the weapons were exchanging their impressions

“Hey, have you tried the neord?”

“Yeah, the sharpness of the blade receives a passing grade However, this weapon… is completely combat-oriented”

“There is no decoration, it’s a weapon that emphasizes practical use…”

“A shere one can replace the blade while in the middle of a battlefield is indeed effective When one is provided with this kind of weapon…”

“…It gives off a feeling that the war is finally going to begin…”

There was no decoration whatsoever A single shich can slaughter enemy upon ene of enemies The Soldiers felt uplifted to received such a powerful weapon, along with the cos of excitement and fear that accompany war

Thus, with the provision of neeapons, the collection of necessary supplies, theinto one Having left only the bare minimum personnel to respond in case of demon invasion, and other tasks such as the recruitment of volunteers, the troops were now all well-equipped, and ready at any given time

And then scouts who had been lurking in the Eht reports

“Reporting! The Blueshpere Idom!”

Despite the tension a the upper echelon, there was no confusion when the report was given Or rather, they had been expecting this, and the King immediately issued a royal command

“Everyone has heard it? The Eainst such a foolish act, our Kingdom has no other choice but to confront theth of our Earlshi+de Kingdom! All armies, move out!”

The Empire had finally dom responded However, the declaration of war had yet to arrive Because the Ehboring countries one-sidedly, the country’s itimate action

And so, Earlshi+de decreed that they were sending out their troops

“The Kingdom has finally dispatched their troops”

Alice called out when I arrived at the academy that day, as she had arrived earlier

“You’re right That’s all everyone in town is talking about”

The Kingdom had already made the announcement, and it was also on the newspapers And thus, everyone in the Kingdom knew

Since the time of war had arrived, as expected, the people’s commotion over me had died down, and I was able to walk around town on the way to the academy

“In the end, I wonder how many troops have been deployed?”

“Both the Kingdom and the Empire have a total of 80,000, each”

“Huess they are evenly matched”

“However, there’s soe about it”

“Strange?”

“Ah, from e know so far, the Empire’s total troops has 80,000 people”

“An all-out war, the Empire is desperate”

“That’s not the point I’dom to have the same numbers, we recruited mercenaries, and volunteers from the Demon Hunter association”

“Heehh, as expected, the Empire really focuses on their military”

“Not really, even the Kingdom has that many people in the military”

“Huh? Then why recruit volunteers and mercenaries?”

“It’s because the Kingdom didn’t summon all of their troops They left a number of people behind in order to deal with deh people and recruited more”

“Eh? But the E with demons?”

“That’s why I said it’s strange They have left their Edom Why is that?”

“Did the Empire also hire mercenaries?”

“We have confirmed that the Empire has not recruited any mercenaries They have summoned all of their troops from all across the Empire”

“Seriously, they are defenseless against demons”

“What is the E?”

Because Gus wasa complicated expression, everyone remained silent

“This is just a thought… but do you think this is what Schtrom wants?”

“What do you mean?”

“Well, you see, didn’t Schtro whether or not demon control is included in his experiments”

“…I see, Schtroinally, ” so there’s a possibility that he was sent as a spy by the Empire”

“Is that’s so, then the Empire can focus entirely on war and not have to worry about demon invasion”

“There’s a high possibility…”

“But if that were the case, there are also things that doesn’t make sense”

“I thought it made a lot of sense?”

“What about Artificial Devils?”

“Ah… I see, there hasn’t been any report of it made yet…”

“If a devil joins the Imperial Army, there would be an uproar”

“We’re back to… square one”

“Well, no matter how much we speculate, on’t be of ht understand the Empire’s real intentions that way, as well”

“…That’s right, let us just do e are capable of doing…”

“That’s how it is Also, I was thinking we should start with practicing practical uys think?”

“Are you finally going to teach how to use Gate?”

“That’s right, that will also be included”

“Recently, ht, is it because of ic control practice?”

Everyone had finally understood the iic power increased Just the other day, grandpa showed them he could use Gate, and everyone’s e that they could also use ic control With this, it seeic

“Well then, let’s also do our best today in the research society~!”

“Before that, it’s class time, Corner”

“Ah! That’s right”

“You guys… what do you guys think you’re co to school for…”

Alfred-sensei entered the classrooht?

The Kingdom’s army advanced until they were near the Empire’s border It was the sa the last war They expected that the battlefield where they would confront the Empire’s army would the same as the last one

That day, Dominic, the commander-in-chief, received information from the scouts that the Imperial army had laid camp

They would encounter the Imperial army in about two days, and the location of the battlefield was a good plain where surprise attacks will be hard for the Eh possibility that it’ll be a frontal attack This information has also been confirmed by the reports of other scouts And thus, Dominic still had no idea what the Empire’s aim was

“…I don’t understand If the battle was to happen there, there’d be no profit for the Edom to e, so it was not a good thing to hurry and plan a surprise attack It’s as if a large army came out to stroll leisurely Is the E planned behind the scenes?”

“Even if you concentrate with the best of your abilities, you don’t knohat you don’t know Why don’t you think of theht?”

“Froh possibility of that… However, no matter how I think of it, this is too excessive”

“Well… even a general Soldier of the Kingdoive out such orders”

“I a more to this”

“Nevertheless, the army with the total of 80,000 has been deployed There hasn’t been any other confir but a stupid act”

“Haaa… Really, what exactly are they thinking…”

While Doure out the motives of the Empire, a scout’s report reached the Empire’s camp