Another Life

Noah, who had dropped off his men and remained with only 500 soldiers, entered Teridge again with a small escort to advise him to surrender.

Noah enters the castle on Teridge because of his apparent armor, which completely ignores his defenses.However, the aristocratic politics that had ruled until now were so terrible that the eyes of hatred were turned and the face was flat, but the hands that held the reins were trembling slightly.

Calm down... calm down, me. I wasn't just a gladdle, I was practicing for an actress.

There's no script, it's all adrib, but it's okay, I can do it.Compared to the fear of being killed by your ancestors at that time, there was nothing wrong.

With that in mind, Noah continued, looking at the faces of the mashes guarding the surroundings, Mash lined up the horses next to him and said.

"Your Highness, rest assured, we will defend you at the risk of our lives."

Did you see any anxiety....

Tightened up, Noah answers with a smile, putting her strength into the hands holding the reins.

"Of course, I'm counting on you."

And Noah was led by the soldiers of the kingdom of Aston of the Confederation of Subordinates, and headed toward the house of the lord in the centre.

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In the former ruling noble mansion in the middle of the castle city of Teridge, Viscount Dean Egan, a nobleman of the kingdom of Aston, was in the office looking at a map of the walled Teridge.

The Count Egan was sometimes called the Aston, the land of the Lizardman, and the tribe was a Lizardman, but unlike the nobles of the other Aston kingdoms, he never despised the Vertrans and was generous in protecting them.

That is why the inhabitants of Teridge welcomed Viscount Egan more than the previous aristocracy, who only imposed terrible taxes, and hated Noah and sided with Viscount Egan.

I hear a knock on the door in the office.

"Come in."

After hearing the words of Vicomte Egan, soldiers report in.

"The messenger came."

"Well, where did the moving army go...?"

Behind Viscount Egan's gaze is a disturbed soldier, who answers when the discerning Viscount asks questions.

"Yes, that's the name the incoming messenger named Noah Melbert...."

"Oh, my God! Who is he?!"

The soldier nods to the Vicomte who asks the soldier again, thinking that he can't believe it.

"Among the people, there was a merchant who was dealing with the royal family, and I got confirmation... they said it was him."

"Princess Noah, what are you thinking... well, good. Let's meet."

"I have a lot of guards... but there are 30 of them."

"I see. Well, if she's a real princess, she's still a few.

All right, one escort from each side, here.If you don't like it, tell him there's no negotiation. "

I was afraid.

And as the soldier departed, the countess lifted his head, and said, What an embarrassment! and looked up at the ceiling.

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Eventually, a knock was heard in the office alone with the guard soldier, and it was Noah in the dress and the guard mash that came in.

Next to the armored mash, Noah, dressed in a luxurious dress that she had forgotten to call a battlefield, inadvertently doubted the eyes of the Count and said nothing, but stood up. Noah bowed glamorously.

"Noah Mer Belt. This is Prince Mash Wood, the Duke of Wood in the Kingdom of Cesel, who left with my escort... what's the matter?"

When Noah asks a strange question to the stunned and just standing countess, the countess returns to me and bows politely to answer.

"Excuse me.Sit down with Count Dean Eagan of the Kingdom of Aston.This is Bennett Reed, my escort.

Well, have a seat. Let me get you some tea. "

When Noah sat on the couch in the office, the Count told her, Mash didn't care, and stood behind Noah to protect her.When the Countess is moved by the flow, the herbal tea is served in front of Noah, and the mash stops Noah with his hand in the cup.

"Your Royal Highness, the boulder is...."

"That's good. I saw that Count Egan was not a dwarf who thought about poisoning him here.

If it was poisoned, it would have been impossible for me to see... such a person to regain his country. "

That said, without hesitation, Noah, who put his mouth on the cup, drank a sip of herbal tea and turned his smile to the Vicomte, who said with a mixed expression of surprise and emotion.

"Why, Her Royal Highness Princess Noah is a magnificent man.A normal royal family wouldn't be able to join the enemy or drink tea from the enemy... because of the luxury that moved the Eastern Union. "

In response to the words of the Count, Noah sipped another sip of herbal tea and answered with a sharp eye.

"That's right... I guess you've just had your luck."

"Oh, luck... if you don't mind telling me?"

"Very well. It was legendary to say that some famous houses in the Rutai Empire contained the blood of the Vertran kingdom's royal family.Well, even if it's bloody, it's been centuries since it was in the super empire.

The name of the famous house is the island… a clan that ruled the area called Yamato for generations in the Rutai Empire.And His Majesty King Sakura of the Kingdom of Cesel was originally a member of the family of the island.

If you say so, you'll see.Blood is more important to the Lutherans than blood. "

"I see, the kingdom of Cesel and the emperor of Rutai have moved, and the Eastern Union is behind Her Royal Highness."

"What are you talking about?Not only that, but you know the Vicomte, don't you?

The kingdom of Aston joined forces with other nations to form a subnational federation and invaded the Principality of Nablich and the Kingdom of Cesel in the Eastern Union.This is also a clear declaration of war.

For the Eastern Union, I believe that if I take the flag, the kingdom of Veltran will be easily obtained... and then, of course, it will destroy the kingdom of the Asian Union. "

In response to Noah's words, the Count bites his teeth tightly.

"It's not going to be easy.Our country has strong warriors and, above all, the Eastern Union has already won and destroyed the Kingdom of Enburg and the Southern Union of the Principality of Antonam. "

In Noah's words the countess knocked on the table, and shouted roughly.

"Stupid! It's impossible to calm down the southern continent in less than a year!"

The guard's soldiers nodded for granted, agreeing with the barren countess, and Noah said with a cold gaze.

Apparently, you don't know anything.

"... what are you doing?"

Noah replies quietly to the Countess who said, "You think I've been fooled?"

"On the continent, there must have been about 30 brave men... the Eastern Union has nearly 10,000."

Noah speaks even more to the face of the Count, who says he is very unbelievable in his words.

"Why did the superempire lose... the Rutai Empire has discovered the conditions of the brave and is mass-producing that number.

The presence of heroes, such as marching between continents using space transfer, has been used by coalitions for a wide variety of purposes.If you look at the Alliance's rapid march speed, you can easily imagine that there are quite a few brave men. "

As Noah told him and watched the silent countess, Noah said with a glorious smile, convinced that no information had come to this terrridge.

"You don't know how it is, so I'll tell you, the Asian Alliance that invaded the Eastern Union has been wiped out.Evidence is that I brought the Eastern Allies in to recapture them.

It's impossible to march the recapture army even though they're attacking us.Furthermore, the Eastern Union has formed a military alliance between the Kingdom of Bohemia and the Anti-Asian Union, and has agreed to attack the Anti-Asian Union together, and has already agreed and decided on territorial issues with each other… Well, this is because the Kingdom of Visur declared war on the Kingdom of Bohemia.

Now the Alliance can be attacked from all directions.Well, if this is a lie or a truth, I can tell by being attacked... but when I do, my country will be destroyed. "

In response to Noah's sharp gaze, the Count's body trembled with a pull, and replied with a trembling voice facing down.

"Well... if that's true, we can stop the Princess from taking her hostage."

"Vicomte... don't let me down too much."

In the unexpected words of Noah, the Count looked at Noah, and a sharp noah, like the one on the left and near, smiled as he traced the edge of the cup with his fingertips.

"Hostages in this situation, etc., are part of the plan.Don't disappoint me because I highly value the Count. "

"What's the plan?If you take Her Royal Highness the Queen, the last of the Vertran kingdoms hostage, the Eastern Union alone will listen to your demands. "

"What a cheap idea... well, that's how we collect information from the Eastern Union, but the Asian Union is not ready.Tell me what happens when you take me hostage, Master Mash. "

"Ha! We are surrounded by militant regional samurai known as Sakadong samurai among the Rutai Empire.In addition, His Majesty the King of my kingdom of Cesel, known as the god of martial arts, is here.

Even if I took the princess hostage, I would destroy all the hostages... Hostages against the Lutais and my King are totally meaningless.Fearing your enemies will make it easier to fight and negotiate afterwards. "

"Even if it is the last survival of the royal family?"

"Of course. If it would be dishonorable with a hostage, you would kill me to protect that honor.

Besides, if I kill everyone, the country will belong to the Kingdom of Cesel.Push me forward to say you killed me as a hostage.

Now, Vicomte... what are we going to do now?

The Allied forces temporarily retreated and disappeared.The deadline is one day, but whether I withdraw or surrender, I will accept it, I will not let the Allies out, and if I say I surrender, I will accept it as my minister. "

In Noah's words, the Count tied his teeth, thought for a while, and answered with strength in his fist.

"Thank you, but surrender is unacceptable.I will fight to the last soldier. "

And Noah sighed and said to the answer of the countess.

"Hah... apparently, I didn't have eyes to see it.I was deeply disappointed. "

"Ha!?... even if you say that, my heart won't move."

"I know. It was a little unexpected that the Vicomte had been such a fool....."

Noah answers his words with a cold gaze to the obviously angry countess.

"I valued the Vicomte as a truly wonderful person to think of the people.Therefore, I wanted to be a great force in the new country that I would create, and as a minister, but I didn't think I was a fool to bring my people along and kill myself. "

In the words of Noah, was the countess clean, or knocked down the table with his fist, and shouted.

"What a fool! Your strength is only 8,000!These men will be close to 20,000 with their people!

You think you can drop this terrage for only 8,000!It's probably my fault I made a fool of you!I can't thank you enough not to be killed! "

In the words of the Count, Mash tried to come out in front of Noah, but Noah said in a stupid tone when he reached out and stopped.

"Only 8,000?If I may say so, I don't think I need 8,000. "

"What!?"

"Among them are the Knights and Raven, who report directly to His Majesty Sakura.Raven is the only one who can destroy tens of thousands of soldiers and destroy cities.

In fact, in the Serenity Empire, 80,000 soldiers disappeared in an instant by just two Raven.The rebellious nobles of the former Kingdom of Saltz also disappeared from the city in one day with the help of Raven... bringing him with them.

The legendary Rutai Empire, the elite Knights and Raven… I can only imagine from my point of view that there is only a desire for destruction, even though it surrounds this terrage and calls for total resistance.

Moreover, if a nobleman truly thinks of the people, he will plead for their help and offer his neck or accept a recommendation to surrender in exchange for saving his life.Or do we just retreat, avoiding bringing the people together?

What do you say to those who do not realize it and think only of themselves, and do not call them fools! "

Noah was severely reprimanded and said with a cold gaze that the Count had nothing to contest.

"The kingdom that I will build, I don't think about my people, I don't need nobles who think only of themselves... even if it's my father or brother.

And if you have the ability, whether you are an enemy, you will be hired, regardless of race or gender.Therefore, I thought of you as my minister... at least, life.

This is my last offer.As a fool, choose whether to leave his name behind, return to his country as a loyalist, or die as my minister and use his power for the people... "

Noah looked back at Noah's offer and said nothing about whether the Countess was conflicting in her heart.

"I can't decide. Well, you don't have the decisiveness to act like a dwarf.

But I don't want my life, I just want to evaluate that attitude.Shall we go, Master Mash? "

And the Count stopped Noah when he was about to leave.

Ma, wait!

In the words of the Count, Noah stops his feet sharply, and the Count kneels down to Noah and asks questions.

"If I surrender, will you help my men and the people here... and the people of my kingdom of Aston?"

It was a convenient offer from the Vicomte, but Mash whispered to Noah.

"Your Highness, the population of the Kingdom of Vertran has been reduced by the invasion of the Sub-Asian Union.Certainly there have been clashes with the Vertrans, but considering the tax revenues, I think it would be better to accept them. "

As Mash preached, Noah put his hand on his chin and answered the Vicomte.

"Very well, I accept."

"Thank you very much..."

"But! However, it is easy to imagine a clash with an Aston.

So let yourself be at the centre so that my Vertran and Aston can live together. That's the condition. "

In response to Noah's suggestion, Noah asks with cold eyes that the Count has been worried for a while about the hardships that he will probably experience.

"Can't you?

That's what we're trying to do, not just to you, but to the people of the enemy we've invaded.The Vicomte said, "What are you going to do without that kind of temper?"All I want is someone who can say the least. "

Whether the Noah's words are cut off, the Count answers with his fist clasped.

"Okay, I'll do as the Princess says."

"Well, then, please, Count Egan.

First, let's see how smoothly this terrridge can surrender.Those who are not convinced of surrender may be sent back to the kingdom of Aston... including this people of Teridge. "

"I'm terrified. I'll finish everything and welcome the Princess before sundown."

"Hmm, I'm counting on you.I will return to the formation and await the report of the Count. "

It was Noah who said that and left the room, but when he left the room and closed the door, he exhaled deeply.

I want to help! Adrib will be able to persuade you to maintain your royal dignity!

But, Vicomte Egan... when I meet him at night, I'm confident he's screaming.Lizardman's face is a light horror.

Anyway, let's start here.Even your ancestors told you to gather your ministers.

With that in mind, Noah took a surprise mash and returned to the army waiting outside, tapping her cheek and rekindling her mood.

Later, Viscount Egan expressed his intention to surrender, and Teridge accepted the unconditional surrender and was to open the castle at night.

And the Count secretly sent his soldiers to the kingdom of Aston, and encouraged them to emigrate to the kingdom of Veltran, focusing on the people of his own territory.

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At noon the following day, 8,000 troops, led by Left Kinkin, had already arrived at their scheduled location, completed their formations, and had lunch before the Royal Aston Army arrived.

Speaking of lunch, because he was an ambush, he could not use the fire for fear of discovery, and filled his belly with hard bread and cheese supplied by the Allies.

Even if Kruger says not to chew so much, what's improved is cheese.

Still, this bread is hard enough to die... and now you can nail it, right?

With that in mind, Zaza reports as she looks at the map as she eats the hard bread as she lines up in the mountains to the south.

"Your Majesty, intelligence reports that a skilled sniper has arrived at the Knights of Lavana in the north."

"Roger that. So a good sniper has surrounded the area.To the north is an intelligence sniper, to the west is Rudy, and to the east is Madden.And to the south, Chloe and I are perfect. "

Looking up at the tree, Chloe, who had a new type of rifle, was sitting on a thick branch and eating bread while looking at the abandoned village at the point of shooting.

But why would an elf sitting on a branch of a tree become a picture like this?

Chloe looked up at the sky and said, thinking so.

"Your Majesty, it may rain... it smells like rain."

In Chloe's words, she immediately opened her eyes and saw a black rain cloud approaching.

Will it rain in the evening?But it looks like rain, and there's nothing wrong with the night raid... so if there's a problem, what happens to the terrain?

I thought so, and I heard Dr. Ping's voice in the ear near the left.

Hey, come here.

I wonder what it was, even Chloe above turned his eyes and was taken by Dr. Ping, and five Vertrans showed up.

Looking at the near left, looking at the five men and women who are afraid, the near left asks questions.

"Dr. Ping, where are they?"

"Ha, that's where I caught him lurking in the mountains.

The villagers were hiding in the mountains because the Sub Union attacked them... I don't know if it's true. "

Well, some of us use Shinobi as a scorn, so we can't swallow their words.

With that in mind, Left Near stands up, closest to the oldest man, asking questions with sharp eyes.

"Were you looking for our movements?"

"No, no, no. As you explained earlier, we hid in the mountains because the Sub Union attacked us."

... apparently, I'm not lying, but my gaze is suspicious.Are you a villager hired for money?

Well, that's fine. If you kill me with a mouth seal, I'll be in trouble when I get into trouble.

"Well, that's fine, let's believe it.

If I kill the Vertrans on my own, I'm not accustomed to what Noah will tell me later. "

And he said unto the man that stroked down his chest in the words of the near left, and the near left.

"After this, we'll do something together for a while and get you somewhere safe later.And if you help me a little, I'll give you a reward. "

On the keyword reward, the man brightens his face, and the left-hand side asks.

"Hey, mister, where did the other villagers go?"

"Some of those who fled late were captured by the Asian Union, while others were killed.But most of them must have fled into the mountains. "

Well, no matter where the peasants are... I wonder if they can handle their suspicious behavior.I know why Dr. Hei is in trouble.

While talking to Left Jin, Left Jin changes the subject while looking at the man whose eyes are swimming around.

"Hey, old man, what happens when it rains around here?

Suppose, for example, it rained hard in the evening.I want information about the ground. "

The man thinks for a while and answers that everyone understands that it will rain in the evening because of what Left and Near said.

"This area is poorly drained and muddy even when it rains.Also, depending on the amount, if it rains too much on a day like this, it will be wrapped in a thick fog. "

The mud is fine, but the fog tastes bad.

Thinking so, near the left, Daria receives something and reports it.

"Your Majesty, it's from Ravana. An enemy scout has arrived and is investigating the village."

Coming... what are you gonna do, give up the night raid and attack before it rains?

Anyway, first of all, these guys.

"Dr. Ping, take these guys backwards and have somebody keep watch."

Roger that.

Zaza asks a question close to the left as she sees the villagers being taken by order of the near left.

"Your Majesty, if the fog is true, it is difficult to kill the opponent's Druid with a sniper.Would you like to change your plan? "

In response to Zaza's question, I thought about Chloe for a while.

Chloe, can you shoot in the fog?

"It's hard. No matter how powerful this scope is, it's impossible in the fog of night on a boulder."

Even Chloe of Stream Stone can't do it... what should I do... ask Genta's thoughts.

"Daria, explain the situation to Genta and tell her that I'm asking for her opinion.Anyway, I'm ready for a bad mouth, so just tell me what Genta said. "

Roger, sir.

Though I wonder if it is really okay, Dalia is contacting Nobunaga and asks with a tight face whether a reply has arrived.

"Hmm, can I really just say that?"

"I don't care. He's got a bad mouth, but he's smart."

"So... if it's a night raid in the fog, there's a good chance you'll escape the opponent's exclusive hero.In the formation, we are superior, so there is no problem if you attack when the opponent enters.

Exactly, that's why you're only contributing to a girl and drinking alcohol at my house...Your Majesty, that happened..... "

In Daria's words, Near Left held her head with her face bright red, and everyone looked at her pitifully, and Near Left was depressed.

"No, at that time, I was tense with sweet words, and I was doing the same thing, but I didn't really have the experience of falling in love with people.The first marriage was also a political marriage... and suddenly on the first night, I was stuck in my throat with a dagger... and I had no experience of being nice to women. "

As she fell to the left, Dalia slapped her back to comfort her, and chased her further to the left, Chloe asked in a daze.

So, what do we do?

Yes, that's right! Genta almost forgot because she scratched the old wound too much.Genta is right. We'll attack here early, though.

There are also rifles and two cannons.If you're surprised, there won't be a problem.

That's what I thought. I gave the order.

"Daria, order the whole army.If it stays like this, it will rain in the evening and fog will come out, so I'll slap them a little earlier.

Once all the sub alliances have entered this siege, the snipers will shoot at the opponent's dolphin and then shoot and cannon them. "

Roger that!

That's what Daria said when Chloe looked in the telescope and said she was in touch.

"Your Majesty, here we are. I'm probably in the lead right now, but I think we'll have a target in the future."

Hearing Chloe's words, he also confirmed with his eyes that the Royal Aston Army had entered the basin.

Now, a completely surrounded bag of rats.I'll shoot you in the ass before you sing.

With that in mind, Daria reports that Left Near is nervous for a while.

"It's from Ravana. I want to know who's wearing a black robe on a horse, centered on a white robe.Probably the goal. "

You finally wore it.

"How many people wore robes?"

"... about fifty. The uniform is mostly infantry and stands out with black robes on horses."

"Can you see my face? Are you wearing armor?"

"... no. Put on your hood deeply and I can't see your face.But given the size of the robe, I don't think it's armored. "

So Druid is our wizard?Then bring him into the melee and he'll win.

That's what Dalia reports when she laughs near her left.

"Lieutenant Madden is waiting for you in the Royal Rutai Army.

I have a bad feeling that you should be vigilant. "

"What now, Madden, have you noticed the fear?"

That's what Zaza said, but he said while thinking about something.

"Zaza, don't say that. Apparently Madden has a good nose on the battlefield.

On the battlefield, these intuitions come true.How's Chloe? "

"I agree with Madden.It's kind of like pressure I don't really understand. "

Chloe and Madden have a bad feeling... this is a little suspicious.

"I want to respect their concern, but if we take down the dolloids here, the sub-confederations of the Vertran kingdom will lose their warfare and surrender.

However, we have both opinions, and after the shooting, let's smash some ammunition into the village. "

So he waited quietly for the time, and closed his eyes quietly.