74 [65] Spirit Village Defense Battle ① ~ Strategy Meeting ~.txt (1/2)

I'm back now.

”I'm home.

Virum and Fumil appeared in the square where all those in the village were gathered, with a voice announcing their return.

At about the same time, Jenny, who was waiting at Satya's side, stepped forward and called out.

''Virum-dono, Fumil, thank you for your reconnaissance mission. I'm sorry to be so quick, but please report back.''

After listening to Hartia's story, Vilm, who had calculated the current position of the Rastabelle army backwards from the time it took for her to return from her debilitated state, and decided that there wasn't much room to spare, had gone out to reconnoitre with Fumil.

''From the results... it's a pretty bad situation.

The air in the place became tense at Wyrm's report.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a lot more information on this in the article. Their numbers are something like thirty thousand in the north, five thousand in the east, and seven thousand in the west.

Three...

Is that so...?

Oh, no.

Meldina and Cunaria are speechless, unable to hide their surprise at the unexpected number of troops.

The normally energetic Miselio is also anxiously standing by Meldina.

The first thing that comes to mind is the fact that there are 42,000 troops in total. It seems that they are planning to attack our village in earnest.

I've been told by Ha-chan that it's a magical tool that weakens us spirits. That's certainly not good for us.

Radia and Hinori wrinkled their brows and are searching for a solution to the problem.

The expressions of the spirits around them are also stern, and even Satya, the queen, has closed her mouth, unable to come up with a good plan.

''That alone is troublesome, though... Fu?''

Hmm. There's a strange smell coming from the south. Slowly, but in a straight line.

Even when the place is about to be attacked from three directions, this unknown existence was reported as a chase.

It's not possible to ignore it when there's even the slightest possibility that it's an enemy.

The air in the plaza becomes even heavier.

The only thing I have to say is that I have a proposal, Satya-sama.

In the midst of all this, it was still, or rather, Virum who broke the silence.

The gazes of all those present were focused on Virum.

''At the earliest, it's obvious that the story of us (spirits) dwelling in the Forest of Demon Fog has been conveyed to Rastabel. If that's the case, I thought we should strike out against them before they know the exact location of the village.

”Viru-boy...

That's not...

Hinori and Radia, as expected, do not seem to agree with the proposal to strike out...in other words, to make their existence public.

The fact is, it's a good idea to stay in the village and have the forest demons reduce their strength. But even if we are able to successfully repel them, if our presence is known to other countries from their mouths, won't there be more enemies advancing than this time?

There are many who desire the power of the spirits.

As Virum feared, if the existence of the village was known to the outside world, it could be predicted from a single adventurer to an invasion with the full force of the country.

That's exactly what happened, a number of enemies that can't be compared to this time will come in droves every day.

''If that's the case, if we defeat them head on and proclaim our power, they won't think to mess with us so easily.

The spirits listened to Virum's proposal, which was too bold but also on target, while being stunned.

''...That's right. As Virum said, if we continue like this, it's inevitable that our existence will be known to the outside world.''

The moment Satya, who had been listening in silence, opened her mouth, the heavy air that had been tense changed.

A warm and gentle air enveloped the entire village, filling it as if to wash away the negative emotions that lodged in the spirits' hearts.

''I grant Virum's proposal. But since we are going to implement it, we will not allow any half-heartedness. Do it thoroughly, so that no one from the outside world will think of messing with our village.''

As you wish!