Chapter 62 (1/2)

Chapter 62

62 Visitors from the Sea 2

As a result of consultation with the King, I was delegated with full authority .

No, why, why would he delegate the full authority of the country to a [New Sprout Viscount]?

Well, if the King says that, [There is no one who can grasp the situation, the power relationship and their characteristics, more than Mitsuha], that would be right .

But, since it’s not possible to do so much unreasonable and selfish action, I consulted about the general policy, with the correspondence of each situation variously as a flowchart .

… But it turned out to become quite a radical policy .

Well~, if you find that the target of your opponent is invasion, you don’t have to forgive them .

Let’s hope that it’s about peaceful purposes .

But that possibility is thin though .

It seems that the Marquis Icebringer, will leave the capital tomorrow to lead the troops, but it’s better if everyone arrive in 4 days without a heavy cavalry on horseback… .

Now then, the next is preparing our troops, the Lord’s army .

Isn’t it about time that everyone have gathered?

Mitsuha: 「Gentlemen, this is WAR . 」 (TN: Tanya Von Degurechaff  LOL)

No, it’s just preparation for combat .

The Lord’s army gathered, 5 officers and 36 soldiers, a total of 41 people .

Those who cannot be summoned are not gathered . It’s just the ones that currently on-duty .

It’s not a situation that requires the full power of the Lord’s Army .

Mitsuha: 「As you can see, there are ships from other countries, that are anch.o.r.ed offsh.o.r.e . It will probably land tomorrow morning, if it’s a friendly envoy then it’s good, but if the purpose is to force an invasion or demand something outrageous, then the use of lethal force is permitted . The King has also given us permission to do so . However, even in that case, you should never dabble with it . Be sure to let the enemies to do the first move . We will make them the bad guys so that we can play the self defense part . Are we clear!」

Everyone silently nodded .

The importance of war is not only in military power, but also in public opinion, justice, and appeal to other countries and is being taught during the drill .

Mitsuha: 「Do not attack until I give out the order . In the case that I got into a situation where I cannot give orders, follow the instructions of the Commander Major William-san . Until the orders are issued, it will only exists as a threat effect that there is also a military force in this place, and this should somehow make things calm . Never be surprised, do not panic, do not expose any strange appearance . Are we clear!」

Lord’s Army: 「「「「Oh!」」」」

This time, I got an answer .

Yeah . (Umu . )

Mitsuha: 「Well, I will dismiss you for today . Gather here again tomorrow morning, before sunrise . Dismissed!」

All the soldiers that were scattered, have faces that looked a little anxious, but somewhat excited at the same time .

I wonder if they are scared……

Well~, I’m not really planning on killing everyone .

Then, afterwards, let’s finish the meeting with the remaining officers, William-san and 4 former mercenaries, head back .

The next morning .

The next morning .

I woke up 2 hours before sunrise .

Because the lord must not be seen with a sleepy eye, when soldiers gathered .

1 hour later, most of the soldiers had gathered, everyone is motivated enough .

No, because the sunrise, I saw a lot of spare time and said . ( いや、日の出前、というのも、かなりの余裕を見て言ったんだけどなぁ。)

The enemies will not leave so early .

… I also have decided to call them [enemy] .

What else shall I call those guys?

I wonder whether they are even [guys] or not .

It seems that the majority of the soldiers came here without eating, so let’s make something and eat for the time being .

The chef and the apprentice Nelly-chan, are already up and starting to make breakfast, so let’s ask them to make more .

Nelly-chan, was stunned by the sudden increase of the amount of meals, which has more than doubled .

No, no need for a proper meal! Just ask the maids for help!

Even if there is no side dish, it is enough if there is something to put inside the stomach, and also a warm drink . Of course, I will eat the same thing .   (TN: boodle fight!)

On the battlefield, the officers also eat the same things as the soldiers . This is very a important thing .

Along with sunrise, I ordered the people in the fishing village to evacuate to the town .