I’m a NEET but When I Went to Hello Work I Got Taken to Another World (LN)
163. On the road to Biels.
Commonly known as the Eastern Group of Nations. It is a loose coalition of nations with the Juneau Republic as its ally, created to counter the uninterrupted demonic threat and empire of the Juneau Republic and the Union of Oriental Nations.
But it was also years of peace, but it was loose, and this skirmish between the Duchy of Hiragis and the Kingdom of Grand Court, and the destruction of Hiragis by demonic invasion, could not be prevented.
"The beginning is that the flow of the Giginalis River changed dramatically during the rainy season."
Ellie explained it in detail on the road. The border lines between the two countries were divided between north and south across the river. However, the great increase in water during the rainy season changed the flow of the river and led to a large infiltration into the Grand Court side.
If the river flow were to be used as a border, the territory of Hilagis would have grown considerably. It's almost worthless in places like submerged during the rainy season, but the Hiragis side started curing water and trying to fix the river flow.
If we can keep water damage from happening successfully, maybe fertile agricultural land will be available.
It was Grandcourt who got angry. Well, naturally.
The claim of the Hiragis side is that the border line was formulated by the river flow, and if it has changed, it is our territory too. The river flow had changed many times in the first place and the boundaries were quite vague. I just happen to confirm that this time.
Grancourt also had no use of the land at all, and it is very meaningful to cure water and make use of the land.
Grandcourt, regardless, claimed the original border line.
Both sides turned their troops on the ground and crossed the river. Because they were separated by rivers, there were only accidental direct clashes of the army, but over time the army was mobilized on a massive scale and swelled up.
It is a demonic assault there. The demonic army invades the Hilagis capital in a matter of days when it destroys the northern Hilagis fort into a single armored sleeve.
The return of the Hiragic army, which was staring at Grancourt at the southernmost tip of Hiragis, did not happen in time, and the capital fell. The Hiragic army main force, which clashed with demons on its way to the capital, was also devastated.
The battle against a large army of demons is based on base defense. Demons are overwhelming in numbers, and there are more individuals than humans with trolls, orgasms, oak kings and individual abilities in large and flying species. When they come straight into battle without fear of death, no matter how much gear or magic gives them an advantage, the winning eye on the plains is thin.
If the Hiragic army abandoned northern Hiragis and put up a defensive battle in the south, there could have been another different development. But I could not abandon the capital and the northern half of the country.
Grancourt's move, a neighbor who was supposed to help Hiragis safely, was delayed. The army was already aligned and able to move in a state that was staring at each other until just before. Candle, perhaps Hiragis' request for rescue, was delayed.
Another reinforcement, the Empire, was moving about half of the troops deployed in the East to the kingdom because of the crisis in Fort Gorbas in the Kingdom of Rishra, in which I also participated.
"But if I hadn't protected some stronghold and bought some time, every rescue would have been difficult."
Lost the main force of the army, no rescue from the surrounding countries in time, and all of Hiragis was ravaged without the art of exchange as it was.
"Actually, there's a little bit of territory left in the vicinity of the Grand Court, and they say there's an extraordinary government there."
It seems that only a ten-year-old princess who survived to rule there, can't be held accountable for the Hilagis devastation just like that on such a child, has no other suitable person, and has been entrusted with the reign of Hilagis as a young man.
"I met him once three or four years ago. She seemed quite resourceful."
Poor thing. I guess it's more of a sawdust needle.
"Princess, what will happen?"
I'm worried about Satie.
If we succeed in recapture, will the surviving princess be allowed to rebuild? It may only be necessary to bear the cost of war for mobilizing empires and peripheral states in moderation. Worst of all, it would be around annexed or divided rule by empires and neighbouring countries, Ellie and Will say.
"If the Empire were to rule after the war, the morale of the Hiragic army would fall, and it wouldn't be a story that could be put on the table."
"Direct governance is a lot of hassle, and you probably won't."
"But it was the princess who survived, wasn't it? There will be people who want a chance to be king."
"I'm sure he had a younger brother..."
If that brother survived, would he wait for an adult to succeed him to the throne? Or will someone join the princess as son-in-law and become king, or will the princess remain in power?
"This is not about a single adventurer."
"What are you talking about, an adventurer who introduces himself..."
Fran tells me like he's stunned. I know what you're trying to say, but you're not just a high-ranking adventurer and you're in some sort of position.
"As of A-rank, it's hard to say, and with great credit, the throne would just be impossible, but you could want as much as a lord."
I see. Even if the reward is small, is that what highly-ranked adventurers sometimes participate in?
"And"
And, Fran made the words cut off. Will is here.
If we do a great deal of credit and there's an Imperial Prince out there, is Will the king's candidate?
"Will. Aren't you going to be king? If you want to be, can I help you?
Wouldn't it be quite a volatile life of Will preference if it were to be the reconstruction of a doomed country?
"Probably rooting about the post-war has already begun, and no matter how much credit you have, like Fran said, the king just can't do it. You don't even want to do it. What's your brother gonna do? If you want to be king, I'll do everything I can to back you up."
Does this mean Will can't even eat it from the rooting stage? No. Probably the apostle needs to be torn apart, too. I can't.
"Me too. It looks so hard."
"Well, you look poor."
Negative start confirmed. But still, there are people who want to be kings, and that's what they have to do.
"I have my territory in front of me, and I'll try not to get involved with that, as discreet as I can,"
Even if it weren't for me, it could get involved if I was bad because Will is here. Even though it was something I had no choice in helping refugees, it was a little too much in my place of residence. If that's possible, no more.
"So what are we going to Hiragis for? Unlike us, adventurers wouldn't be forced to participate, would they?
I often say that I hate fighting and want to go home and relax, and I'm not interested in money, status, or fame. The primary reason is because the shrine came. What, but from Fran's point of view, it must be strange.
"For training and... when I came to the Empire? And then the sergeant asked you to do it."
I mean, training, I can be sure of my experience. A massive battle is a time to make money. Besides, I don't know why, but the Sergeant seemed to want you to go. Does this mean I'm going to be training, too?
"What is that..."
It looks like Fran got spooked, but if I skip the trust, that's really why I'm here.
But I wonder what would have happened if there had been no temple and no request from His Sergeant. From Imperial Capital to Ellie's home, you'd hear about the Hilagis Repossession Army somewhere, and I might have joined in saying that I was going to earn some experience after all. Ellie is looking to get an S-rank promotion.
"Masaru won't talk," Tirica told him.
"It was Masal who decided to throw out all his personal belongings to help his residence"
That was a bet I made. I was wondering if it would be good if it was a million gold, and then it was reasonably momentum.
"When you help a village on the road, it's almost unpaid."
I have enough money, but I take it from a poor village.
"Even when you help the concubines, you don't get paid anything at first."
When I hear that, it's like I'm the saint prince.
As far as I'm concerned, just getting everyone to praise you for doing well is enough in return, and that's better than money or something.
Mostly all of them would have agreed, so why is it like I did it alone?
"I seemed to misunderstand. Masaru is a noble man."
It's noble... I tried to convert the money I put out this time into a slave purchase, and I was thinking that I might be able to take the original, and the divine trust has been assured of the reward by God.
"There are good things to be done. To be specific, it's hot. I'm so sorry I couldn't afford the time to introduce you to a girl this time."
At the end of the day, would this be the case with the exception of the shrine? Impossible little kindness. So hot. There may be more protection. I also want to enjoy the hot achievements. I want time to get along better.
"I'm getting a little bit of it. Masaru is so affectionate."
What a horny one there! Isn't that what it is? You were blatantly reluctant to see me squirm.
"You're a little different. I'm only nice to girls. If I have to, Will, I'll just cut it off."
"Wouldn't that be a little bad?!?
"Men just have to do something on their own."
I did the aid, and I got the protection. Don't be luxurious.
"Well, I'll introduce you to my sister or sister next time. They all look beautiful!
"Oh?"
"We have a lot of siblings. Including my cousins would multiply it, and I'm going to introduce you to the choices and likes of my brother!
I'm a little intrigued, but what can I say?
"No, no, you can't. You know, introducing bee princesses to just civilian adventurers."
"Of course I can't do more than introduce you, but if you're as powerful as my brother, I'm sure you'll be fine."
Speaking of which, you said you'd do enough to give this guy away in exchange for the gate.
"Then my brother and I are brother-in-law!
Is that what this guy is for... but a princess. Ah. I'd like to see it, but I have a really bad feeling about getting involved with empires.
"I knew it would work."
Quite a dream story, but I already have an appointment with Harlem the Beast and Elf Harlem, and the princess is enough for Lilia.
I guess I'm just going to introduce you to it. There's no way this guy has the right to do this to his sisters' marriage.
"Oh, no."
"It's okay, Will. Masaru is noble and affectionate, so we won't cut him off easily," Ellie said.
"That's what you do!
I don't know what I think I'm doing, but I'm actually getting a little emotional, and I'm getting some protection to help.
But whatever your feelings, stop being noble. Seriously, it's not like that...
I'm sick and I can't move, I only have as much free time as I can talk about. I quickly get bored with all the scenery I see is the woods and mountains.
Since the Swordsmen are training during the break, I shall consult with Harlem the Beast.
"I'm worried Masaru will be fooled one of these days."
Are you worried about Honey Trap? I don't think they've said that before.
"But Ellie, I've put up with you properly this time"
I just didn't have time, rather than put up with it.
"Will's story must have moved your mind, too, right?
"Is that a honey trap, too?
"There's a difference between good intentions and bad intentions, but it's something similar. Masaru, you can't say no if your friendly daughter asks you to, can you?
Surely if Will and I become brother-in-law, we won't be relentlessly bassari, and if the princess asks us for anything, we're going to do it.
"Maybe so... but I'll just say no properly if they say something I can't"
"But Masaru can do anything. I can't do that. I'm going down."
Right? Right. There are many things I can't do, but my abilities are quite useful in this world and an essential force.
"I didn't think this would happen because I could afford magic."
This is the same phenomenon as the power that Satie hurt her wrist. My body hasn't caught up with my elevated status. I can't run out of enormous magic. Don't use it.
"But somehow I figured out the limits, and I'm gonna be okay next time."
There are signs like the beginning of a cold, and when you combine that with the amount of MP you used during the battle inside the elf, you see the limits every bit. Probably fine enough to run out of full tanks. It's dangerous to use more while refilling and healing, and it's probably out when you do something like run out for two days in a row.
"Fine then. Anyway, Masaru is too easy to understand his hobby preferences, so there will be more stories like this in the future, and be a little wary."
Did you get a straight thank you girl? I'm glad to hear that, but it's a pain in the ass to have to think about being used.
"It's dangerous to welcome the Beast Man's offer as it is, and we need to sort it out properly."
Tirica snorts at Ellie's words, too.
"Right. To the extent that the Beast Man doesn't offend me, if he does it anyway."
When I choose it for my hobby, it depends too much on my face and style preferences. So Tamara failed, and it's hard to judge even when she tells you to sort it out. Lilia chose the Gokeleys.
Well, if you can count on it, you can make it easier. I decide to think so. In the end, if we're not convinced, it can cause domestic discord, and if we're going to let you in the house instead of playing, we have a lot of secrets, and I can't let you in that we're not ready.
No, but it's a waste. I wanted to play a little before sorting. Even if it's not Harlem, if it feels like playing really light...
It's afternoon and it's getting pretty hard just to move as luggage. Same armor as usual is very heavy.
It's sloppy, and I want to go back to my house and sleep, but when I say it's too hard, they say the trip will be interrupted soon if it doesn't seem possible, and I'm probably worried, so I can't show much spiciness.
What is it? I think my medical condition is getting worse. What if it's not magic sickness, it's wind and earth disease that Anne or Ellie don't know about?
I've had a lot of injuries, and like a punch dranker, I'm going to try to get around the unpleasant imagination about the possibility that I finally got brain damage.
No... I'm not that sick, and if I'm magically drunk, I'm just talking about staying still all day and getting better soon. But if it's unbearably hard, let's just say I can't do it right away.
Time only moves on because there's nothing to do. I feel like I'm just getting tired.
I take a good inn that day and hug Satti all the way to bed. I stayed still the whole time I was on the move so I couldn't even get any sleep.
The whole day's travel just wore off. I had removed my sword, but the armor was tight anyway. But no armor is dangerous if anything happens...
Is it really going to get better if you rest? If you still don't feel better tomorrow, let's giveup.
"Are you all right?
Satti cares for me with a softly small voice. I don't even need medical attention because I just need to stay still, but Satie's been watching me.
I can't even tell him to go to sleep even though he's traveling tomorrow. I tried not to show you the hard shavings, but is Sati finding out?
"Just stay still and you'll be fine."
When I hold Satie, at least I feel good. I can feel at ease.
When I woke up the next day, I was feeling a little better, and I had an appetite. Ask the innkeeper to make a porridge soup that simmers wheat and vegetables.
But I want rice. Rice porridge. Rice balls. Curry rice with a bowl of cutlets.
I still can't find rice. Is it not in this world? There are more or less similar ingredients, and I think it's somewhere.
The realm of the human race is here in the Empire, as well as in the Eastern and Southern groups of nations. Looks like a pretty limited part of the world. Is it in the demonic realm? If it's on a different continent, it's pretty tough.
But which way, it is unlikely that you can expect the flavor to be rice that has not improved the variety, and I wonder if I will ever eat that delicious rice again?
Too sad.
The battle took place once every second day, with only one bear. It seems to be just as well exterminated as it is because it is along the streets connecting the empire with the Eastern group of nations, and the movement of the army and adventurers is active. The bear was in the woods quite a distance from the streets, but unfortunately, during his break, Satti detected him.
But if you don't see my signs, don't delay the hunt. Even if Will doesn't get his prey, he can't earn the experience for it.
Will Will it be enough for now? Or should we increase our detection holdings? It's troubling because it's hard to level up when you're at a high level.
And I left for the second night. As planned, we arrived at Biels without a thing.