Akuyaku Reijo Ni Koi Wo Shite

The kingdoms of Iria and Thalia were originally one country. At one point, however, a civil war over the succession of the throne arose and ended unresolved, leaving the country divided. Originally a country far from being rich, the split into two made it poorer.

In particular, the Kingdom of Thalia, which has no resources and no industries, has managed to maintain its nation and is doing its utmost to maintain its independence without stimulating the ambitions of other countries representing the Kingdom of Merica. It's ironic because it's one of them.

However, the kingdom of the United States began its invasion in search of eastern stability for the kingdom rather than the occupation. The kingdom of Thalia had no power to resist it, and the city fell without fear and the king was slain.

The former King of Thalia seemed prepared from the beginning, and when the invasion of the Kingdom of Merica became apparent, he had fled the then-prince Albert II and his close associates from the city. That is why King Albert II was saved.

There was no rebel force just because his life was saved, he just saw other countries fighting without doing anything.

The humiliation is about to end soon. The Thalia Kingdom recapture operation has finally begun.

Siena, chosen as a foothold for rebellion, is the third city in the Kingdom of Thalia. However, its scale is inferior to Bandou's Kamark. The size is not surprising because the city has a military perimeter, but it is far from the vibrancy of the city. Even though the red light district of Kamark illuminates the streets with the lights of taverns and prostitutes at night, the night city of Siena is completely dark.

There is a group that moves in the darkness. Even in the darkness that is not immediately visible, the group that is running at full power without fear at all is covering their entire body with black costumes and blending into the darkness of the night. After a short distance you will not notice its existence.

The group is heading to a castle in the center of Siena. Rion is at the forefront.

Eventually, the moat surrounding the castle was revealed. Even closer to that, there is no sign of weakening the rush to Leon. Conversely, he gained momentum and jumped straight into the moat.

Local gusts lift Rion's body into the air. Riding in the wind, Rion jumped over the moat and landed on the ramparts ahead.

Look around and find a solid tree, then untie the rope from the waist and tie it to the tree. After confirming that it does not come off by pulling hard several times, we now pull the other side. A rope was drawn to respond.

After that, climb up the tree and turn off the signs. That's a little time. Immediately along the rope, a group of black costumes crossed the moat one after another.

When everyone has gathered, one person will take the lead and proceed to the back while watching the surroundings. The state of the castle has been checked in advance. Just go to your destination so you can't find it on the guard. Its guard is not so strict. The guards are soldiers of the Merika Kingdom, but their guard is rather inward looking. Its main purpose is to keep watch on revolts.

As a result, Lions reached their destination without being found by guard. The windows on the wall are all dark. Only a few places are dimly lit.

Looking up and confirming his goal, Rion muttered small.

"... Nome, it's the third floor window."

The ground rises as soon as Rion's muttering ends. It grew high, with the Lions on it. At the same time, the bell rings from somewhere. The magic tools set in the castle are sensing the use of magic and sounding.

The guard's screams began to be heard from here and there, but then Lions had already broken through the window and jumped into the target room.

They don't even know who they are. Rion beats him with a sword, keeping the head of a man who stands up on the bed in a sheath. The woman next to her is detained by another. It's the quickness you don't give while screaming.

"Immediately place it"

Subordinates respond to Rion's instructions with only a hand signal. It was divided into several groups and spread. Only Rion and his two men remain in the room.

"I'm attracted to the enemy. The two hide and watch out for the surroundings, because the enemy doesn't always have to use similar hands."

Again, when he responded silently with his hand alone, he dived into the shadows of the bed and the ceiling, respectively. While doing so, the surrounding noise is gradually increasing.

Footsteps running down the hallway. The door opens and light comes in. A fire struck toward the shadow illuminated by it. Soldier screams echo in the hallway.

"It's an enemy! It's the room of the Lord!"

In response to this voice, the hustle and bustle of the corridor grows. Soldiers are gathering knowing the presence of intruders.

There is no sign of the hallway, but no one in the room. Watch out for magic. But unfortunately for soldiers, it's a waste of action for Lion.

Fireballs and wind blades jumping out into the corridor bend at right angles and attack soldiers hidden behind. Beyond the wall, the fire-scorched soldiers shout and roar.

"Let's go down! Take the distance!"

You hear the voice of the instructions. A bitter smile appears on Rion's face when she hears it. You can tell if you're actually hiding behind a wall, but if you don't, you're just letting the enemy know to move.

Judging that it was not a trap, Rion went into the hallway. I'm not going to be afraid even if it's a trap.

"... No, no way."

Rion illuminated by the lights in the hallway. Gray hair, crimson eyes. Even though most of the face is covered with black cloth, these two features let the soldier know who the opponent is.

"It's a demon oh!

Rion that uses more magic than just the four attributes is called the Demon King. Demons do not exist in this world. Demon King means King of the Demon. A demon who was an enemy to Rion. It's weird to call him the king, but since the Kingdom of Merica is used as a disdain, it doesn't matter what the details are.

Those who are terrified when their opponent is Rion, those who give a chance and give up. The soldiers' reactions vary, but there is no doubt that they are out of control.

"Give you choices. Die according to the Kingdom of Merica or live with allegiance to King Albert II. Choose between them."

In addition, Rion's words confuse soldiers. Former soldiers of the Kingdom of Thalia are clearly upset by the name of King Albert II. The kingdoms of the United States have felt it, and this is also upsetting. If you are rebelled here, as Rion says, you are more likely to die here.

"If you follow King Albert II, cooperate with me! I will wipe out the people of the United Kingdom from the city!"

Rion prompts the decision. The kingdom of the United States cannot do what Lyon wants.

"Defeat the Demon King! If you defeat, the reward will be as desired!"

"One enemy! Don't be afraid!"

He raises his voice to get Rion off. Don't think you'll be targeted because of that.

Those who shout at the command are being attacked by soldiers nearby one after another. Not a former Thalia soldier. It is Rion's subordinate dressed as it.

This action sets the stage for a complete fight between Thalia and Merika soldiers. In this case, Lions will only support Thalia. Focus on the commander class and debate it. The soldiers of the Kingdom of the Merika, who have lost their command line, lose their will to fight, and the castle will be gradually suppressed by the Kingdom of Thalia.

Suppression is complete before dawn. The flag of the Kingdom of Merica, which was raised in the castle, was lowered, and the flag of the Kingdom of Thalia flew. The Siena suppression operation thus began and ended unnoticed by the inhabitants.

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At dawn and when people began to notice the anomaly, King Albert II entered Siena. I was waiting nearby to match this time. It reminds people that the recapture was done by King Albert II and to excite the momentum of rebellion.

In fact, it was best to accompany Lions, but such a dangerous imitation was not allowed by others. Rion is not willing to fight with anyone he knows will be in limb.

"... No way, it really falls."

Stephen Alibato, one of King Albert II's aides and now calling the General of the Thalia Army, is stunned to forget about the fall of Siena.

He didn't expect the city to fall in a dark manner.

"Stephan. Isn't that rude?"

"Oh, sorry."

"I should apologize to Frey, not me."

"... I'm sorry."

In response to King Albert II's words, Stephane speaks apologically. But Rion doesn't care about an apology. More worrisome than that.

"Who is Frey?"

"Oh, what did you do ... Is he fooling you?"

"No, it doesn't matter ... oh, from His Majesty King Eltest."

I guessed it, but I thought he was right.

"Yes. I was honestly surprised to learn my identity, but I was convinced. Is the hero of the demon campaign strong against people?"

King Albert II taught me the truth.

"Until that story. Well, it's good. Someday it will be known."

"This strategy was also wonderful. There was no sacrifice for dropping one city."

"Ah, no, some of your soldiers are losing their lives in recapture operations. Talk to me later, first to work on your own soldiers and mourn their death."

Despite this, Rion was involved in the thalia soldiers. From the middle he left most of the fight to the soldiers of the Thalia kingdom, leaving only his men to fight safely.

"Yes, thank you for your advice.

King Albert II, who does not know such a thing, thanked him and went to the soldiers.

"I'm scared. Your Lord cheats on boys."

Unusually, Alice is talking to Mercury. I don't want to talk to Mercury, but I'm doing Rion in this way.

"It's because he's a man who loves him. In the case of King Thalia, it seems like a longing."

Mercury takes Alice's words seriously. For Rion, this is more embarrassing.

"Don't say stupid things, hurry to the next preparation."

"I've sent the messenger, but ... I'm sure she's going to drop it. It's no wonder King Talia longs for it."

The exact same dialogue as General Stephan of the Kingdom of Thalia comes out of Mercury's mouth. Mercury was also skeptical of the operation. There was a complaint that I could not play an active part.

"It's not my credit. Chandra and the Black Party have taken advantage of the enemy lord's personality, their reputation, and their inner feelings.

The enemy lord was dissatisfied with the fact that many subordinates served as well as the desires. When the Kingdom of the United States drops the city, he is the first to swore allegiance. He is not originally a good person.

The Black Party did not end up examining it, but tried a number of tricks to amplify the mistrust of his men. Even those who have little loyalty to the Kingdom of Thalia, such as those who betrayed from the beginning and guided the invasion of the Kingdom of Merica, gained a high position in the homeland of the United Kingdom alone for their achievements, also dissatisfied Rumors flowed one after another.

In addition, this secretly contacts those who believe, suggesting betrayal to the lord. Those with strong loyalty to King Thalia took advantage of that loyalty, and those who were not loyal to them, such as rolling over with gold, increasing the number of insiders.

After making all these preparations, he entered the castle.

Although not a universal solution, Leon determined that it would be successful in Siena and did so.

But this is only the first step in a counterattack. This is where the real fight begins.

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Upon discovering that Siena had been recaptured, the Royal Army of the Merika quickly formed an army for recapture, but it took two weeks to advance. He knew he had dropped the Siena by a Wonderland Mercenary Corps, so he stopped his quick march.

He anticipated that the Eastern Coalition would retake the Thalia kingdom, but he had no idea what he would do at Siena. Above all, only five days from Venothia, where the main army of the Merika Kingdom is located. It is a distance where you can fight back immediately, and the defense of the city is not so high.

Why did Rion aim for such a place? Is there a trap? The kingdom of the United States was stuck in doubt and could not move.

Riding around to gather information to find out what was happening was the fact that the Allies of the Eastern Nations were trying to gather in Siena. It is a situation that the United Kingdom has been waiting for.

In this case, I can't just be vigilant. An army was decided to settle with the Eastern Union.

We arrived in Siena in eight days even with a cautious advance while watching the surroundings. The Allies of the Eastern Nations, which had arrived earlier, had built a position and were waiting. The Kingdom of Merica has given the time to allow it.

Although the Kingdom of the United States regretted that this was a plan, the fact that the Union of Eastern Countries was brought to the battlefield was that the plan of the Kingdom of the United Kingdom was also successful.

After that, they decided to make a strict decision on the gender, and attacked the Allied Forces of the Eastern Nations, but the stones of the Meridian Army, which had advanced, were falling from the Eastern Union Alliance, and from Siena just as it was raining. If it thought that it had stopped, the next day was raining in the shadows of an arrow.

Eventually, without reaching the Eastern Union Confederation's position, the Royal Army would be pulled.

King Talia and General Stephen's faces, looking over the outer walls of Siena as they look at the Merika Royal Army, are worried that the enemy has pulled.

"Is it good? If you release stones and arrows with this momentum, you will run out immediately."

A large number of catapults and projectiles are being carried into Siena and the bases. But when there are no more stones or arrows to fly, it becomes just junk.

Rion used stones and arrows in a single attack, worried by General Stephen.

"It's going to run out one day. It doesn't make much sense if it lasts three or four days. Now it's important to delay the start of the fight as much as possible."

"Why should we delay?"

Construction of the base is almost over. The exterior walls of Siena should have been repaired and reinforced. If you have the time, you can make it even stronger, but that doesn't make much sense in what you can do in a day or two.

"I don't fight if possible, I want to end it."

"... what?"

Siena is the land of the decisive battle. General Stefan has been told: This is true for King Talia, as well as for other kings and generals.

"If you fight head on here, even if you win, there will be some damage. If you can regain the kingdom of Thalia, will you say that the kingdom of Payne will be the next one?-Given that, you can not compete here"

"I know that, but how do you fight?"

"If there is no fighting here, the Royal Army will pull."

"What is it?"

Leon's description is vague and General Stefan cannot tell. However, even if asked straight, Rion is in trouble. They are speaking vaguely on purpose.

"... Isn't this a face-to-face explanation after a success, how terrible? し た ら If you talk first and fail, you're pretty embarrassing, right?"

"Maybe it is ... but I'm still worried."

"... Some countries have an ambition in the Kingdom of Merica, just as the Kingdom of the United Kingdom has ambition in the Kingdom of Granfram."

Look at this. Rion talked about this atmosphere.

"What if there is a country attacking the Kingdom of Merica? If so, why would that happen conveniently?"

Listening to General Stephen's words, Leon sighs greatly. It was because General Stefan knew that he was not good at Rion, or that he was troublesome. Rion prefers to talk to people close to him, not to say that he hears one and knows ten. Aeriel, and the commander of the Knights of the Grande Fram, and Alice, of course.

If you don't like the type like General Stephen, it's not. Vincent often asks persistently until he understands, and then Rion explains it until he understands it.

Did you learn because you were a servant, or was it originally? Rion had a surprisingly caring side.

"It's not happening conveniently, it's about to happen."

"……how?"

"What if you think for yourself?"

This is a line that once used to speak to Vincent.

"Suman. I just don't have any tactics."

And that's what Vincent often used. When this happens, Leon turns into a teacher-like attitude to educate poorly-trained students.

"... First, the Alliance of the Eastern Nations is fighting against the Kingdom of the United States, which is a stimulating situation. The Kingdom of the United States is biasing its forces quite east. Of course, the other side is thin."

"Certainly, but is it tempting to invade the Merika Kingdom by itself?"

"I don't want to, so I need the ingredients to make that happen. It's a matter of preparing it and making the other party feel that way."

"What specifically?"

"The fact that the Eastern Coalition does not stop the battle, only to drive out the Merika Kingdom Army. This does not mean that we will fight alone."

"... when was that decided?"

General Stefan heard such a story for the first time. The fact that General Stephen did not hear means that King Thalia did not. It is no longer the consensus of the Eastern Union. That's right.

"I don't think I've decided, because I said it."

"Huh? Is it okay to do that !?"

"It's a problem for anyone from the King of the Eastern Union or the Secretary of State.

"It may be, but ..."

Questioning Leon's actions is that General Stephen is still young and matomo.

"I haven't lied at all. I've just driven out the army of the United States and haven't decided to stop the fight."

"……Oh dear"

In the theory of Rion, there is no lie in this world. There aren't so many things in the world.

"And that's not the only material. We have a good one."

"What is it?"

"I told him I would give up one city in the United Kingdom. If I don't need it, I will give it to another country or return to the United Kingdom."

"... Huh?"

I understand the meaning of the words, but not the content. General Stephen has no idea what it means to give up the city of the United Kingdom.

"Just advance the army and you'll get the city. This should be fascinating. If you can withstand this temptation, it seems you couldn't."

"... I mean?"

"The kingdom of Roland has invaded the south of the Kingdom of Merica. This information should reach the front of the army of the army of the United Kingdom. Hearing it and how it works, this will determine where the recapture operation is going."

"... to surrender the city"

It was General Stephen who was more concerned about this than the whereabouts of the battle.

"It's a secret"

"……Really"

Lion has the power of a country, said King Cornelius IV of the Kingdom of Eltest. Really so, I thought not only General Stephen but also King Thalia. Moreover, the power of one nation cannot be reached by itself, and if it is bad, it may be power that no nation of the Eastern Union can match.

Rion had not stopped moving toward the goal. In the future, the pace will accelerate further. Hesitation to seek power is fading in Rion.