Vol 2 Chapter 3 (2/2)
”Are you still sleeping! Careful that I wring your neck, you trash!+”
”Ah, yes, sorry”
Regis totally lost consciousness, he didn't even dream
Froht it was, it should be time for breakfast
He shi+fted his eyes onto the item Jerome shoved in his face
It's an invoice
It listed the items that were purchased from vendors
It was a sizeable amount of money
” Fort Volks isn't that far away, but there are s needed to attack it”
”Are the 30 large cannons really necessary!?”
”Didn't I mention that we need to buy them?”
”I know you are buying the to build another fort before Fort Volks!?”
”Ah, that would be interesting But the ones I purchased are mobile medium sized cannons Because there were only 8 cannons in Century Fort”
”That is h!”
”After esti possibility of breakdowns, this amount is necessary”
”Where is thefrom!?”
”Eh? Frorave's clan”
”So it is my money!”
”That was the eh the accounting books If we don't use it now, there ht?”
”Tch”
Jerome understood but he still looked furious
Regis got up fro himself more presentable
”Since the invoice is here, it oods have arrived?”
”Ah”
”My apologies I'eneral with the duties of a servant”
”Really If you woke up in the , I wouldn't have needed to rush here”
”Why not just send someone”
Jerolared at him
Regis shrugged
” Well, it's not so you can say before the troops”
”That's it Anyway, this is your fault for getting up late Not even nobles sleep as late as you”
”You are right My body feels heavy so”
”Because you lack training”
”Ugh”
He couldn’t deny that
Jeroently fro
Was his staht as he took a step
He failed
”Huh?”
He wanted tocloser
He was on the verge of colliding with it!
As he was thinking that, a strong force grabbed his body
”What are you doing!?”
Regis noticed that Jero him from behind with one hand Just before he fell
” Ah Thank you Cough”
”Hey? What's the matter with you!?”
”Ah it's nothing, I just slipped”
”Moron You are burning up!”
”?”
Jerois' back and put a hand on his forehead
What tough and thick hands
”It's a fever”
”Ah”
He was feeling lightheaded, his round This wasn't because he just woke up
Jeroht he wouldn't care about his subordinate's well being Maybe this was the reason behind his popularity
”Tch What a weakling! At this busiest period!”
” I am sorry”
”Just sleep”
”Right”
As they spoke, soirls showed up fro held by Jerome
”What happened?”
Clarisse asked quietly
”Are you kissing?”
”Stop kidding! Why would I kiss this trash!+?”
Jero It wasn't a blush froer
Regis was tossed onto the bed
Altina rushed over
”What happened!? You look unwell”
”Ah you caught a cold”
”!?”
Her white hand was caressing his forehead The cool sensation was soothing
And it's so soft
Regis re her hand and his heart raced
”You are so hot, your face too Are you okay!?”
” I ht not make it”
”Don't give up! Do you need anything?”
”Sorry a glass of water”
”Yes, iry?”
”Thank you bread or anything would be fine”
”That's enough?”
”How about”
”I won't buy books for you alright?”
Regis shut his open ust
Jerome instructed Clarisse:
”Prepare soet the doctor”
”!?”
Clarisse looked surprised
”Huh? What's wrong?”
” I didn't expect you to be so gentle”
”What!? Don't say nonsense, this is the sais is trash, but sees even if it is trash, that's all to it”
” Is that so”
Clarisse bowed expressionlessly and headed for the dining hall Although she was always joking with Regis and Altina, she was unbelievably cold towards others This was the first ti with Jerome
Jerois, his face filled with the phrase 'it can't be helped'
”Recover in one day, or die”
” I will try my best”
Altina brought a blanket to cover Regis
”Does it feel cold? Need more blankets?”
”Thank you, I am fine”
”You are in no condition to work, so rest here quietly”
”That's correct Ah right, Altina”
”What is it?”
She leaned closer
”Please help me with the payment to the vendors The money is already prepared in the vault Let Sir Evrard count the stores”
”Ah Yes”
”Also”
”Yes! What is it!”
” I can't infect you with my illness, so don't come into this room anymore”
”Ugu~~~”
Altina pouted as she nodded
The lady doctor took his pulse rate and temperature
It was a little e equipment, but her bare hands
”H overworked”
” Is that so”
”Rest well today, and tomorrow too if possible”
”No, the goods are here, if I don't tell theet accustomed to”
He was glared at
”Mr Strategist, exhaustion starts fro that your stomach can’t bear it It won't recover even if you eat properly Next will be heart probles are fine one day, but the next s do happen alright?”
”Ugh”
”Well, people ill rest obediently after listening to this won't contact such a disease I have already prepared the medicine”
”If it could be cured with reat”
The lady doctor esture, and Evrard entered the room The burly bald man made the room feel smaller with his presence
”Wahaha! How pitiful to be tired out! You lack spirit! Spirit!”
Hemotion in the room
The lady doctor blinked
”I leave the rest to you, Sir Knight commander”
”Yes! Leave Sir Regis to me!”
”Fufufu”
Regis stared blankly, not knoas happening
”Eh? What is going on?
”Sir Regis's body is tied to the fate of the Goddess!”
The Goddess Evrard was referring to was Altina It seemed to stem from a local belief
”That is sleep well to cure hi fealty! It's my duty!!”
”Eh eh!?”
”Come, sleep at ease! Do you need a lullaby?”
”No, no thanks!”
The lady doctor exited the room
”With the series of training going on, injury rate ah I'ht co”
”I will take care of it!”
”Huh~~”
Evrard stood at the entrance and stared at him
Regis sighed
”Erm I understand I will sleep Sir Edward is busy with training too right?”
”Don't worry, Eric is covering forthe final blow to the enemy, so I will be fine Or rather, I will bethanks to being careful”
” So that's how it is”
Just like a warrior riding on the forerandson The way he spoke was as interesting as telling a tale
It would be great if Regis could listen to hi lullabies if he continued-- that's how Evrard looked
Regis gave up and closed his eyes
”Hah The things I h”
There wasn't much time left before the February 12th deadline
Only the feeling of frustration was spreading
The stories he had read spun in his head
His body finally sunk into deep slumber after his exhaustion reached the limit
”Hmmm?”
”Ara”
After opening his eyes, he saw Clarisse standing in the dull red light
” Is this A dream?”
”If you drea about you”
” Ah, I read a poem like that once”
”Which hts have been successfully transmitted; I am so happy”
” This is not a dream, I think I am awake”
”You lack dreais”
Clarisse shrugged She wasn't sest that her reat
”Did you bring me water?”
”Doing this reminds me of my time in the capital”
”Hmm? You needed to take care of your fa a very personal matter”
”Fufufu No It was the flower I planted”
”Am I a flower vase?”
”Please bloom a flower to make me happy someday”
”As if I can do that”
”If it's Sir Regis, it definitely can be done”
As usual, she was trusting without basis
Regis surveyed the room
”Sir Evrard isn't here?”
”He dropped by every now and then 'He is ht be dead', that's what he said”
”Hahaha”
”This is no laughing matter The princess is worried”
”Is that so?”
”But she didn't visit because of Sir Regis' instructions, so she sent me”
He did tell Altina that while he was dizzy with the fever
”She is unexpectedly obedient”
”What are you saying, Sir Regis The princess follows your every word”
”Well, that's true”
Be it setting the e the duel, all of this was because of Regis' words It ht just be a whim in her heart
Messing up the body she relied on so etic towards her
”How is your body’s condition?”
” I am almost well”
”Ara, what a shame”
”Eh?”
“I wasface just now”
“What What!? What are you saying!?”
”Fufufu But it is better talking to Sir Regis who is awake I will bring so to eat later, please rest a while more”
”That's rightSince I a my body”
”Yes”
Regis took some water from Clarisse to wet his throat
It seeis realize howearlier, his throat was sore
Clarisse took away the candle stand, which was the only light source in the room
”Please rest well until ”
”Really Am I that untrustworthy?”
”Fufufu I believe, I trust that Sir Regis will read books when he has the energy”
”Ugh-- Erm”
Guilty as charged
If there was ht
In the diis with a face of worry
” Sir Regis Please don't die”
”Ah Yeah”
The fated day was finally here
3000 soldiers formed up in the parade square of Sierck Fort
2000 of then, the other 1000 will stay behind to hold the fort
They for the barbarians, Bargainheiet was no other than the Germania Federation
In other words, there should be no reason for them to leave so many troops in defense
Regis hadn't figured out the true intentions of the 2nd prince Latreille If the goal was to just weaken the regiment, Sierck Fort should be safe
But if he was plotting the fall of Altina, or going after her life, the tiht have been leaked to the enemy
The eneht even make a run for Sierck Fort after they proceeded with their caets taken
Thereattacked from behind too
The thousand men left behind would also act as the reserves forces if the main force was pressed into a desperate situation
According to the records, 2000 men was the sons30 cannons, but that's only on the same level as the 4th expedition
The parade square was filled with the scent of the horses that were pulling the wagons of supplies
Evrard and Eric ca the formation of the soldiers from a corner
Both of the a halberd and sword respectively Standing side by side, they looked totally different
”The day has finally come!”
”Thank you for your hard work, Sir Regis”
” Hard work Yes, it's finally time”
”Are you feeling better?”
”Yes, I have made a full recovery”
”But you still looked tired”
”Hahaha”
Evrard beat his chest
”Leave the defense to ood news!”
”Alright, we are counting on you”
The defense of Sierck Fort was left in Jeroht hand man
If there wasn't anyone with the ability to coht surrender on their own in the event of enemy attacks Compared to the numbers in the fort, ill take command was more important
Regis planned to let Eric stay too, but Eric insisted on protecting Regis, so Regis had to let hiroup
Altina's left hand was still injured, so it was great for the ht
The 2 of them returned back to formation
Jerome came over next
”Hey Regis”
”What's the matter?”
”I want to ask you so”
Jeroht
This place was some distance from the troops and no one was near them
”I will do my best to answer”
”How do you address the princess?”
”Eh? Just 'your highness'”
”So what is it with Altina?”
”Huh!?”
Regis petrified
When did he hear that?
Jerome squinted
”So I didn't rand noble? I always thought you were too knowledgeable for a commoner”
”Please don't tease randfather was a commoner I even owe the military academy my scholarshi+p fees”
”You didn't clear that?”
”I would had cleared it if I stayed in Marquis Thénezay's regiment for 3 years”
”Huy like you address the princess by her nickname?”
”I want to know too”
”You are close with the maid too”
”Erm Not really, Ms Clarisse just likes to toy with me”
Jerome's expression worsened
”I mean Elin”
”Eh!?”
”You thought I was referring to the princess’ maid? Does the book tell you how to flirt too?”
”Hahaha I for Sir Jerome I have no luck omen”
Jerois as if he was an idiot
” Forget about the maids Is your relationshi+p with the princess the same?”
”Just a coist Because of her personality, she allowed me to address her by her nickname on a whim”
”That's fine then”
It was Regis' turn to feel uneasy
”Could it be Sir Jerome you towards Altina?
”Even if it is the strategist, having a scandal with a commoner would affect morals Don't cause trouble because of nonsense like that, you trash”
”That's, that's correct”
A scandal like this would be an obstacle in her path
He needs to be careful of his interactions with her
And Altina herself showed up in front of the formation
Her cloak still covered her left side Since this was a can, she wore armor over her dress
She stood at the podium
The soldiers stood at attention waiting for her speech
”Everybody~ How are you feeling~!?
”Warrgghhh~~!!”
In response to Altina's clear voice, the troops shouted in response It was so loud it seemed like an earthquake
Jerome's face was bitter
”What is this 'everybody, how are you feeling', is this a field trip!?”
But he said it softly so the soldiers wouldn't hear
Regis shrugged
”That's Altina's style What do you usually say, Sir Jerome?”
”Souys ready? Let's kill the ene!'”
” A rather crude speech”
Altina shouted out loudly once again
”Now! We are going to attack Fort Volks! You must have heard the reason for this too!”
”If we don't take the fort, ill be branded traitors But I feel that that is too strange a reason to fight!”
Jerome squinted his eyes and said
”Hey What is she saying? Was it your idea?”
”My original proposal was 'In order to bring lasting peace to the borders, we are attacking Fort Volks The plans are sound, please lendwith that feel”
”What a dull speech”
”But it's adequate right?”
Altina continued her speech
”I don't want to fight just for myself, but for everyone! Those with family should think about them! Your lovers! Friends! And look at everyone around you! Your coht besides you!”
The troops looked to their sides
Their comrades
For the soldiers, the one besides them were their battle brothers
”We are fighting for our comrades! Our victory is for the people iet that!”
Altina pulled a cloth out from the cloak that hid her the left side of her body
It was a green cloth
Regis taught her that green was the color of the commoners
”I want to protect the citizens! I won't ever forget that no matter what battles I face! I hope everyone will do the same!”
The soldiers started to get rowdy
Jerome said with contempt:
”Is she a ht!?”
” I agree with her But I didn't expect her to say this here”
”She didn't even discuss this with you?”
”Altina will only consult ht, she will do it no matter who objects That's the kind of child she is”
”Tch You look so damn pleased!”
”Huh? That's how I looked? This is bad”
Regis watched Altina speaking on the podium and squinted
Her voice was boo
”The shi+eld of the citizens-- That's h! I hope everyone will lend th!!”
Altina shouted with all her ht
The troops were silent
The parade square was devoid of sound
Their tension was high
The longer one was in the ar this words In the e that soldiers fought in for rewards
The result was that their wages supported their family But few realized this point
The lords weren't interested in why soldiers fought This was common
The coht for the citizens was soine That's why the soldiers were lost
A young soldier raised his fist to the sky
”Long live Marie Quatre!!”
Some distance away, another soldier raised his sword
”The citizen's shi+eld!”
”For our family!”
They all expressed support for the speech
Noise erupted from all corners
They were all in agreement
The troops whose eyes were filled with aht It was the will to fight for someone
Their families back home, their lovers, friends And their comrades beside them The faces of people important to them
Some even hen they remembered their kin far away
Evrard and Eric both grunted in approval
Jerome silently watched the soldiers' cheer
Regis was once again in awe of Altina's strong resolve and ambition
Year of the empire 851 February 12th--
300 cavalry, 600 artillery troops, 1100 infantry, a total of 2000 iment set out from Sierck Fort