Volume 12 Chapter 1 (1/2)

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Translator: Skythewood

Editor: Darkdhaos, Ainz

Four hours ago——

Regis felt really blissful now

On theof the 12th, the newspaper with the testimony of Royal Chamberlain Beclard was published

The capital turned rohen this serious allegation appeared suddenly before the coronation

A lot of citizens pressed the palace for answers but no one from the administration stood up to clarify the situation

Everything was going just as planned

Regis was ie section of Carol’s bookshop

His letter should reach Fort Volks in another few days On it was news that Regis was still alive and the plans from now on, written in code

So he could spend his days peacefully for now — at least that was his plan

Fanrine ca in a panic

【Sir Regis!】

【Sigh… Please don’t do that, you’re too loud!?】

【Wahh, sorry! Ms Regina, so!】

In order to hide his identity within the capital, Regis was still crossdressing Even though he could leave the capital now, he still went to the bookshop and i infor

【… What’s thethan being lectured loudly by the bookshop owner?】

【Princess Argentina’s cavalry has formed up on the hill to the east of the capital!】

【Wh—— What!?】

His blissful time lasted less than half a day

They then rushed back towards the basecamp of 《Renard Pendu》

By the way, the third prince Bastian, his friend Elize, the activist Bourgine, news reporter Claude, the injured Franziska and her younger sister Martina stayed behind in the capital

Basecamp——

Jessica as leading the is

Her face was beautiful, but there was a shroud of intimidation in her expression

【Lord Auric, you’re late The sun is al】

【W-Well, I already informed you of the situation on my side via mail… Didn’t you receive them yet?】

【You probably just want to read books anyway】

【Ugh…】

They only h hiician’ wasn’t just for show Her observation skills was even better than Regis

She laid out the map

【The fourth army has 500 cavalry, and the 4000 infantry behind them have formed up at the hill to the east… The First Arht》 is positioned at the bottom of the hill】

【When I left the city, I saw the the infantry The First Army will probably send out 10,000 soldiers Maybe they had already moved out? After all, we left from the other side of the capital andtime】

【Is Princess Argentina trying to start a civil war?】

【No way…】

【It’s your probleh?】

【Well, I already mailed out a letter… From the situation here, they probably missed it】

【What should we do? Watch from the sidelines?】

【We can’t do that! Let’s link up with the princess】

Jessica was probably expecting Regis to say that and nodded

【As promised, ill aid you】

The mercenaries were already prepared to set off, and could do so immediately

Regis was adaladly accepted their help

After leaving the basecamp, they headed for the eastern hills

They were about 700 strong

Regis, Fanrine and Jessica sat together inside a shaky carriage It goes without saying that Regis couldn’t ride a horse

The driver said:

【Deputy coht!】

【What should we do, Lord Regis?】

【Please raise the white flag! We will be attacked if we continue to advance like this】

【Roger!】

Fortunately, the First Arroup reached the Fourth Army safely

No, it wasn’t certain that things would end safely yet…

The soldiers of the Fourth Arainst the mercenaries they had never seen before

One false move and they would probably be attacked

Regis alighted froe

He recognized some of the soldiers

If they noticed Regis, they would probably report to Altina

Regis waved

Those soldiers blushed

Their reaction was different from what he expected

Even though they were the Fourth Army’s soldier he knew

He thought theseems off

As if he went into the wrong house

Fanrine as standing behind him whispered:

【… Sir Regis, your attire!】

【Ahh?!】

He coht now Even sharp eyed reporters couldn’t see through his disguise

But ould the soldiers think if he took off his wig here…

The column of imperial soldiers parted

Someone walked forth from the depths of the unit

Her fiery ver on her shoulder Criis’ way

【…Regis?】

【Sigh… A-Altina!】

【Regis! Regis! Regis! Regis! Regis! Regis!】

The young girl sprinted over and caught him in an embrace

With all her ht——

【Croak】,Regissquashed

Headquarters of the Imperial Fourth Army——

There were 6 people in the tent

They were Regis, Altina, Eddie, Abidal Evra, Jessica and Fanrine Eric stood guard at the entrance

Altina who had finally calis

He was getting glared by ladies all day

【Well? What happened? Regis who is supposed to have died in battle according to Latreille’s report turned into a woether with the et this at all!】

【… Yes, you have a point】

It was natural for her to be confused

Regis’ expression relaxed when he saw Altina like this

【What, why do you look all giggly!?】

【Eh? Do I really look like that? How troubling…】

【Does seeing me troubled amuse you so much?】

【… I’ain】

【What?!】

Altina’s face turned beet red

Wahaha, Eddie laughed

【That’s a great line! I will say this to that person after I return to Fort Volks】

His beloved Fifth Princess stayed behind in the fortress

Regis said in a panic:

【Wahh… N-No, that’ not what I mean…!!】

【You have a ords after becois】

【Please don’t tease me, Lord Eddie】

After the conversation became like this, a cold voice interjected:

【… Is it fine to be this relaxed? The sun is setting Do you want to continue this stand off?】

Jessica asked in a cold tone as usual

Regis smiled wryly

【… It’s true that there isn’t any reason for this stand off We should let the soldiers sleep in a warht Anyone has pen and paper?】

A maid entered the tent

As if she knehat Regis needed, a full set of stationery was placed on the tray

Regis gasped

【Ah…】

【……】

Clarisse was the one who placed the tray on the table

When others were present, she would be expressionless Despite that, Regis still noticed that the corners of her eyes were a little red, and there were tear stains

A sis’ face

【Thank you Ms Clarisse Erm… I’m back】

【…… Yes Welcome back】

She then added ‘Sir Regis’ in a barely audible voice After bowing deeply, she left the tent as if nothing had happened

Altina shrugged

【Even though it’s been a long time since you two met, shouldn’t you speak a little more?】

【… It’s fine】

The joy of being safe could convey much more than just words

Regis picked up the pen

—— This is the one I have always been using

The grip felt familiar This was the pen usually used which was left behind in Fort Volks

Even though the death notification was received and the aris was still alive, and the tiain

Or rave…

Regis thought about this as he started writing

He finished in no time, scrolled the letter up and used stamp Altina’s seal on the wax

Jessica reain:

【You have no hesitation in using the Princess’ seal】

【Haha… Because Altina will fail once in every three times she seal a letter】

【You even used a nickname】

【I hope you don’t misunderstand】

Regis actually said “Altina” in the presence of so many people

It would be bad if this start a weird rust the troops, so he would address her formally in public However, the staff officers in the Fourth Army already knew about their relationshi+p

【I’ too formal with each other】

【I’h】

His words were unexpectedly refuted

【But since it’s Regis, I allowed it】

【… T-Thank you】

【I did ask you to be ist, but I also hope you can be oal in mind】

【Yes… I feel the same way To share the same dream】

Jessica nodded

【… I understand the special relationshi+p between the two of you】

【It’s a bit hard to explain】

【It’s fine At least, I can tell you two are not lovers】

【I-Is that so?】

【Just who do you think I am?】

As expected of the renown strategist of the mercenary band 《Renard Pendu》

Abidal Evra frowned

【Well… There is no question that Sir Auric is an exceptional talent But neglecting the proper protocol is a bit…】

Eddie patted his shoulder

【It’s fine! They just need to keep their act together during ceremonies and duties】

【War conference is also part of their duties though】

【It’s fine since Argentina wants it to be so Regis will feel ht? Instead of protocol, unity is more important】

【I-Indeed…】

If they change their way of doing things and Regis’ capability is restricted, then the future of the Fourth Army would be doomed

Regis lowered his head

【My apologies, it’s all my fault】

Abidal Evra frowned again

【Ugh… Sir Auric, I understand the rationale why you don’t use honorifics when addressing the princess In that case, can you do so when you speak withfor offending you earlier】

【Ahahaha… I will do ive it my best shot yo】

Altina got back on topic

【Have you finished the letter?】

Speaking of which, Regis only said ‘We should let the soldiers sleep in a warht’

【Yes, this is for Prince Latreille】

【So we need to send an envoy? We already thought about that But who should we send?】

【Eh?? Anyone will do】

【Really!?】

【It’s just this bit of distance, so a new recruit will do】

【How should we question Latreille? Like ‘did youof which, he didn’t】

After all, Regis was still alive and kicking before her

Regis said with an aard smile:

【No… I think he already tried If not, news ofin battle wouldn’t have spread】

【Ah, is that so!?】

【Well, let’s talk about this later… First is the matter of the envoy At this distance, we can just pass the letter to them directly They can reply via mail too】

【Is that so?】

【Sorry, it’s ned someone familiar with this as your deputy For the Fourth Army, that would be Lord Edvard】

【Ahh, I see】

Although he had assumed the post of fort defence commander for now, he was actually an experienced veteran He was also a trusted lieutenant of Jerootiations too

They couldn’t spend all day talking

Regis suer soldier, and instructed him to deliver the letter to the Imperial First Army

Altina tilted her head

【What did you write?】

【Eh?! Didn’t I show it to you before I seal it ax?!】

【Ahaha… I was only looking at Regis】

【I-I see】

Regis started to blush

【I ondering if you were actually translucent】

【I’host】

Ahaha, Altina and Eddie laughed

Abidal Evra probably wasn’t used to their interactions and appeared a little tense Jessica probably guessed what Regis wrote, and just sipped on her tea without appearing bothered

Eric continued his guard duty without

Fanrine as seated at the end of the table raised a hand

【I’is?】

【Well… The first part is aboutize for any inconvenience caused to the Field Marshal and commander of the First Army” I also wrote that I have made it back to the Fourth Army safely】

【You didn’tyou as killed in action?】

【Even if we don’t coize and correct the records After all, people being listed as killed in action when they are actually alive happens occasionally】

【But Prince Latreille attempted to assassinate you】

【I don’t have any evidence】

Or rather, if they delve deeper into the matter, the fact that mercenaries from 《Renard Pendu》 had killed the sentries would be uncovered

There was no point in pursuing this matter

Altina smiled:

【But this will definitely shock Latreille — receiving a letter froht he had killed! It’s a pity I won’t be able to see his reaction!】

【I don’t think he will leave the palace During his duel against High Britannia’s colonel Coulthard he sustained injuries so bad that he couldn’t even ride a horse It would take about two months before he can make a full recovery】

【What?!】

【Seemed like this news didn’t spread in the army He probably didn’t want to delay the coronation Prince Latreille seemed really anxious about this】

【Tomorrow is the coronation…】

【The Iratulate him—— That’s what I wrote】

Altina frowned

【Why ratulate him!?】

【… I have to find a reason forthe unit without orders】

【It’s the fault of Latreille who gave me fake news in the first place!】

【You want to report that to the Ministry of Military Affairs?】

【Ugghh…】

She looked enraged, but suppressed her eis thought

Although he wished she was co the army…

【Well, this situation isn’t coless】

【What do you mean?】

【The people in the capital… especially the nobles We can draw their attention through the existence of the Fourth Army, which will be beneficial for us in the future】

【Regis, you are showing a guile face again】

【Really? I can’t act like a nice guy either They almost killed me after all】

【Yes! Ah, by the way, so very much】

【What?】

Altina reached her hand out

And touched his hair

【Why are you dressed like a girl? Clarisse laughed so hard that she cried】

So those weren’t tears of joy froain!?

He finally knehy the corner of Clarisse’s eyes were red

【No… This is…】

Jessica said softly:

【… Lord Auric asked me to help him crossdress】

【T-That isn’t wrong, but putting it that ill lead to s?!】

Kekeke… Fanrine tried her best not to laugh

With no other choice, Regis had to recount his ordeal fro

Imperial First Army, Field Tent——

When the sun was about to set behind the western hills, a rider hoisting a

Germain spoke As he served as Latreille’s eyes, he had the habit of reporting what he sees

【Prince Latreille, it seeer】

【Hmm】

His right eye’s vision had recovered, but his left eye reht eye will lose its light one day

Germain asked:

【Could this be the Fourth Army’s declaration of war? Or will they question us about the death of their strategist?】

【No, that won’t be】

Latreille sat in his chair

There were narrow but deep stab wounds in his left shoulder and right thigh He shouldn’t be allowed to leave the bed—— according to doctor orders

He couldn’t even ride a horse, and had to travel by carriage

Germain tilted his head

【What would the letter be about?】

【That s up with them earlier… You mentioned that they look like mercenaries? In that case, it can be explained why that strategist can travel through the mountains with a woman in tow】

【Ah!】

【The content will probably say that their strategist Regis is still alive】

【But if Sir Regis is still alive… it will still be a war declaration then?】

【They want to defeat the Imperial First Army with just that much people? We have another 50,000 men in the capital】

【T-That… That is true…】

【Don’t be afraid No ist he is, he won’t be able to turn things around with such a small force If this turns into a civil war, the only ones ill benefit are the neighbouring nations It won’t come to war That’s impossible】

He dismissed that notion firmly, but Latreille himself wasn’t entirely convinced

As if he was saying this for his own sake too

This was probably because he witnessed Regis’ extraordinary strategy and co the battle of Greveur

Regis could coination—— Latreille couldn’t dismiss this doubt

Shortly after, the envelope arrived

Germain took the letter and opened it The content could be read easily in the day, but it would take quite a bit of effort to see it clearly at dusk

【I-It’s as you say! It says that Regis d’Auric is still alive!】

【As expected huh…】

Ger it

【He then apologized for inconveniencing you, Prince Latreille He then said that the Fourth Arratulate your coronation】

【Hmmp… Excuses】