Vol 2 Chapter 36 (1/2)
Chapter 36
Chapter 2 Episode 36
Editor: Tan
Day 180 after being summoned to another world: (Decisive Battle 8)
”Fuuh, thank goodness, I made it in time!”
With a subtle smile on her face, Elena dismounted from her horse and stood before Ryouma
However, Ryouma could feel the malice hidden behind that smile
”Elena-san Shouldn’t you be leading the attack on Irachion?”
”Oh? It looks like you aren’t part of the force yourself either, right? Well”
Hearing her words, Ryou a bitter smile
(As expected, even though she is known as the hero who saved the country back in the days Despite being old, once she's angry she could still show this kind of expression, huh She wouldn’t stop at anything until she could kill ‘that person’ by her own hands)
Ryou here as soon as he saw the expression on her face
Just like Ryouma, she also predicted that Hodram will attempt to flee
Her grudge with Holdram has to be settled sooner than later
”How ?”
”300 of my most trusted men”
(No rooain, I suppose, it can't be helped)
Within Elena's heart, revenge has beco
The total number of soldiers under her direct control is around 300
Judging by how she brought almost everyone of her close associates, it was clear as day that she has no intention of stopping until Holdraone
Even if Hodram chooses to surrender, she would ardless
”So, how's the situation? Has Holdram made his escape?”
Ryouma shook his head
”Is that so? Regardless, there is no way he chose honorable death in Irachion, right?”
The color of anxiety crossed Elena's face
This possibility was outside of her expectation
However, she's not so naive to think that her expectation is always right
However, she can't afford any mistake this time
Because her grudge will never be settled if Holdram died that way
”I doubt he would do so a large amount of escape funds”
” As expected What else should I have expected of that despicable man”
Elena said those words as if she was spitting on Hodram
”Do you knohere he's heading?”
Ryouma received a map from Sara and spread it in front of Elena
”We have narrowed it down to two possibilities The first is, assu that Hodraerous terrain, I think he will flee toward the south”
Ryouer around the map
”I see Indeed it would be difficult for hiht by the nobles ant to butter up the princess”
Ryouma nodded his head
Since Princess Lupis is about to win,
The nobles ere hostile at the beginning will attempt to curry favor with the princess to save themselves
It would be a suicidal act if Hodram chose
east
Everyone would want to take Holdram’s head to please the princess
”West would also be impossible The terrains toward Zalda's empire are full of mountains Which left South as the only other option,huh?”
Elena's analysis was similar to what Ryouma has in his mind
In fact, her expression shows that she is quite sure about it
Ryouma couldn’t help but wonder if there's a reason behind that
”Ryou huh?”
Ryouma nodded his head silently
”Do not worry Hodram’s escape route is down south I'm sure he won't choose the other one”
Elena said those words with confidence
”What makes you think that way?”
”Because his wife is a noble of the Thalluja Kingdom”
The Thalluja Kingdom
A country located roughly 100 Km south of Irachion
Certainly, if his wife is from that country, then it would be a safer choice as an escape destination
Since his faood chance that they would be happy to shelter him
”I see Indeed, it would dom when he has such connection, but wouldn’t he know that we are aware of this fact?”
Ryou to find faults with the plan itself
Elena’s theory is already quite convincing
However, based on his experience fro from the Ortomea Empire, the most ideal solution may not alork out best
This is because the most ideal option is the easiest to predict
Hence, a good strategist would usually go with the second best option instead
”Not choosing the best option on purpose, huh? Worry not I don’t think that will be the case After all, if he were to go southeast, he would reach the Britannia Kingdom”
Elena's finger pointed to the territory next to the Thalluja Kingdom
”It looks like the distance between here and the two places are about the sadom of Britannia?”
Elena shook her head in response to Ryouma's question
”That is not the case Truth is,Thalluja and Britannia Kingdo nemesis If Hodram intends to escape, he won’t be able to flee to Britannia with his ho is frodom Furthermore, Hodram can't just leave his wife either After all, if he does that, he would lose all of the backings that he has”
”Does Elena-san think that Hodra the power of Thalluja Kingdo to reinforce his power?”
”Absolutely He’s not the kind of ht”
If what Elena has said is correct, then Hodradom
For Hodraree of influence is much preferable to one that he has no connection hatsoever
However, Ryouma has a new concern after he heard Elena's explanation
He previously did not have any concern towards Holdram’s wife, since she was not an important factor
However, Elena's revenge is not just Hodram’s life alone
She wants to get rid his entire family
Naturally, that also includes Hodram's wife