121 Episode 121 "Hegemony, Military Master, And Plan" (1/2)

”From Shoma's perspective...

”The mission is a success, my king. All the enemy soldiers who invaded the Kitor Territory have surrendered. The information we obtained from them has been shared between us and Princess Renesmee.

”Good work. Prim.

This is the residence of the chief of Hazama Village.

I've been receiving reports from Prim about the ”Kittle Territory Defense” operation.

Prim's plan worked.

The purpose of the operation is to capture the enemy soldiers who have invaded the Kittle Territory.

If even one of them escaped, there was a possibility that other villages would be attacked, so the plan was to draw them all into the village and then surround them with 'soldiers of will' and 'soldiers on standby'.

”That's great, Prim. You were right on the money.

I said, ...... what?

I'm not sure why Prim's face is sulking.

”...... I'm sorry. It sounds like sarcasm to me right now.

What?　I'm sure you're not the only one.

Wasn't it the King who made the Standby Soldiers invisible and dispersed them?

”And it was Prim who set the trap in the village after she found out the enemy's path.

It was Prim who set the trap in the village after she found out the enemy's path, and it was my king who thought up the trap, right?

Is that right?

Yes, he did!

Prim clenched her fists.

”It was my king who suggested that the 'soldiers in waiting' reflect the enemy soldiers!　It was my king who suggested that we show the enemy soldiers in the ”waiting army”! That was to make them think that the Kittle Guard also has cavalry, and if they run away, they will be caught in the back!　Isn't that why they jumped into the village?　It was my king's plan that hit the jackpot!

No, no, that was just a 'waiting soldier' who wanted to surprise the enemy. ......

The ”soldiers on standby” can reflect light like a mirror, or they can project pre-recorded images.

We don't have anything like that in our world.

I thought that if I suddenly put it in front of the enemy soldiers, they would be too surprised to fight.

Were the enemy soldiers surprised?

No, I was surprised!

I'm sorry about that.

...... As a military strategist, I would like to propose a plan to pacify your men. How about a ”knee-slapping scheme”?

Be specific.

”Placing a military commander on your lap and nudging him will increase his loyalty and spirit 100-fold.

You know, Prim.

”Why don't you just be honest for a change, my king?

”...... Yes.

Prim nodded and sat down on my lap.

I patted her head and she ...... narrowed her eyes and smiled like a kitten.

The king and the warlord are one and the same. If the king and the military strategist are not one and the same, it will affect the command of the troops. Let's maintain this position at all times while in battle.

”No, I've heard that a general in battle can refuse even if ordered by the king.

I've only read that in books about the original world.

I read in a book in the original world that a general can refuse to obey the king's orders once he is in charge of his troops.

”That is the case with a king and a general who are not on the same page. The king and I are on the same page, so there is no problem. It's the rules of this world.

”Purim.

What is it? My king.

You're not using any funny tricks on me, are you?

Pssst. Prrrrrrr.

Don't whistle at me.

I've got harpy blood in my veins. I can't wait to sing. ”La la la la. ”Those great wings are the fish.

”'The High King's Song' (full chorus version) is also prohibited!

Aside from that, it is thanks to my king that the mission went well. I thank you once again.

Prim bowed her head as she sat on my lap.

Princess Llanes was pleased with the success of the mission.

”Well, we took the enemy prisoners without sacrifice.

No, she said that beating up the general was a way to relieve the stress of being surrounded by walls.

I'm not sure that's the best way to relieve stress.

After the battle, he had a nice tea party with Master Sylvia.

...... I hope Princess Renesmee is happy with it.

It's a great way to get information out of the enemy soldiers, so you can kill two birds with one stone.

I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.

Yes. It is said that the enemy has already begun to train their troops around the Distant Country Gate. There are more than 1,000 troops, and they have prepared enough food for them to be able to set up camp in Kittle's territory for several months.

Prim nodded in response to my question.

It's as I expected, but it's scary to hear the number of soldiers.

More than a thousand soldiers are going to invade the territory of the Grand Patriarch of Kittle.

The purpose of the attack is to retake the Dragon Emperor and take the Kittle Territory.

The Ten Wise Men think that Christia ran away because she had a place to run to.

Sylvia's family, the Kittle Patriarchs, have been in the service of the Emperor for generations.

They are more loyal to the emperor than other guardian families.

That's why Sylvia's father tried to suppress the Ten Wise Men, and the Ten Wise Men, who didn't like it, had her imprisoned in the Gurutra Patriarchate.

Because the House of Kittle is such a loyal house, Christia chose it as her place of refuge.

In response, the Ten Wise Men have this idea.

If it weren't for the Kittle Keep, the Dragon Emperor would never have thought of running away.

He would've stayed in the palace as our tool.

If that's the case, then let's take back the Dragon Emperor and destroy the Kittle family as well.

If that territory is placed under the direct control of the Ten Sages, the emperor will have nowhere to run.

That was the testimony of the captured soldier and his captain.

It is no longer possible to talk to the Ten Wise Men, is it?

”Because they have no intention of doing so. If they wanted to talk to us, they wouldn't have sent such a crude survey team.

I heard that they were planning to kidnap the villagers and get information about His Majesty.

When cornered, he would challenge Princess Llanes to single combat. ...... I wonder what he's thinking.

I'm glad Princess Llanes is strong.

I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea.

Anyway, we're going to help Sylvia's family, right?

Let's take this opportunity to beat up the Ten Wise Men's soldiers.

We have 500 Soldiers of Will and 200 Soldiers of Standby in the Kittle Territory. I'm going to send an additional 200 Waiting Troops. It's a little hard on the magic, but if we make soldiers while drinking Magic Potions, we should be fine.

I don't think that will be a problem. And what about the Surprise Moving Castle?

I've already talked to Milva, the synthetic creature. It's already on its way to the Kittle Keep. I've asked Sylvia to prepare an army to guide us. We don't want to startle the people.

”No problem.

Lastly, about giving Sylvia the 'King's name': ......

She is the princess of the House of the Patriarch. I think it would be better to write on her body in the hot springs after the wedding ceremony.

It's ......, right?

I've talked to Sylvia about this as well.

I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to do this, but I'm sure I'll be able to do it. ...... She was quite surprised, but she agreed.