Vol 12 Chapter 237 (1/2)

Chapter 237

Chapter 237: Strategy Meeting?

Translator: Tseirp

Even though it would be a joint front, actually I thought that there wasn’t much need for strategy.

That’s because no matter what they did, the things we had to do would not change.

Nevertheless, I asked to hear about their plans thinking that if we can grasp their movements, we at least wouldn’t have to face any irregular situations.

Firstly, I asked regarding the subjects of His Highness.

“Your Highness Albert, what do you intend to do with the Imperial citizens in the Imperial Capital?”

“Hmm? If you are asking if I plan to bring the Imperial Capital’s citizens into the battle, the answer is no.”

“I see. That answer stands even if … your life is in danger?”

“I understood that there would be danger from the start. If I do not do this, the Empire will crumble eventually.”

It seemed like it was true that he treasures the Empire and the citizens in the Imperial Capital. Well, he fled the city for that very reason so I would be troubled if he didn’t have that level of resolve ―.

“I see. Then, I want to have an understanding of your battle strength, for the group that gathered under Your Highness Albert … the Resistance meaning to oppose the Empire, could you ill.u.s.trate to me the battle strength of the Resistance?”

“In terms of battle strength, the majority of the people in this town of Ebiza are our collaborators. There are also collaborators in the Empire who relay information to us.”

Collaborators … I was wondering why there were so few people here who were subjected to the demonizations.

Perhaps the collaborators and Resistance troops are a different group?

I immediately asked. And I received a shocking answer.

” … How many troops do you have who can fight against the Imperial Soldiers?”

” … Only about fifty but even when they were Imperial Soldiers, they were my guards so they are the elite.”

Maybe n.o.body pointed out the possibility that there might be traitors among his Imperial Guard or perhaps he trust them because they have spent joys and sorrows together since they were chased by the Empire.

If it’s the latter then I won’t be able to do anything about it. However, just how much strength does that elite group possess? If he can proclaim them to be the elite so confidently, their skills should be quite considerable right?

” … Then, are there any outstanding person with strong military prowess like Lionel?”

“Unfortunately, there aren’t any who can compare to Sensei.”

His Highness averted his eyes when I asked him.

At that instant, I had an extremely bad premonition.

In order to dispel that, I asked to see their plan to recapture the Empire.

” … Excuse me for asking bluntly but how do you plan to recapture the Empire?”

“We have many collaborators in the Empire and of course, they have even infiltrated the castle of the Empire. Currently, due to the war with the Kingdom of Rubruk, not only the citizens but the soldiers are also exhausted so all that remains is to capture father.”

It’s not as if attacking from the front is the only valid strategy and setting up a plan to spring a surprise attack with a small number of people might not be wrong.

If that plan can lead them to invade the castle then I felt that it was a good enough strategy.

However, then why did they fail?

“How many times have you invaded the Empire?”

“About ten times. Until now, we have

performed surprise attacks from various routes but for some reason, we always failed to succeed.”

That’s because there are spies but when I turned to Mr. Bazak, he met my gaze and shook his head.

I didn’t know what he meant with the action but I was also impressed that they could come back alive even after using the same strategy all the time.

“Did you use that same strategy during the most recent attack as well?”

“Yes. However, in the underground pa.s.sage that leads from the castle town into the castle, we quickly had our tables turned by the imposter Sensei and we had no choice but to flee for our lives but if only that person wasn’t there, we would have been able to enter the castle ― ”

For some reason, I felt like this person had the Bad Luck skill.

But there was something that I didn’t understand. Mr. Bazak did not undergo demonization.

Perhaps there’s a possibility that he was a spy too so I tried investigating to be safe.

“Mr. Bazak, did you not follow them during their plan to recapture the Imperial Capital?”

“Yes. They did not allow me to enter the castle with them and I was given the role to cause a commotion in the castle town.”

Mr. Bazak told me without his usual smile and with a slightly remorseful expression.

His Highness Albert seemed uneasy when he heard that and averted his face.

A resentful sigh came from Lionel.