Faria admitted a wrinkle leaned between her eyebrows, but it only took a little effort to contain it.

Normally, it would not be an issue, such as a degree of effort, but it is not the case now. I wonder why. Not that my heart is tired. Physical fatigue is not a big deal either. Not even since we took control of Nagrasia in particular has there been a major task.

It was the soldiers' role to monitor the city of Nagrasia, and so was the patrol. Not to mention not serving as an assistant captain of The Lion's Tail, such as climbing the walls and monitoring the outside of town.

I had a lot of free time.

Just routine training spared me some time.

Dorka-Form is coming to invite me to find a gap, but I'm not going to ride that. Setsuna gave me a help boat most of the time. I'm just a little happier when I think you're paying attention to him, and that's not a bad little bit of Dorka either. Most of all, Dorka doesn't hate herself. If I had a few more items, I could try to get you on the story, but it's very, very good in the current condition.

Sigh.

Faria knew what was causing it. That's why it's painful. It's really ridiculous.

"What are you doing here?"

It was Ruufa who called me from behind. Looking back.

"Bad?"

"No...... I'm scared in the face"

Faria caught a chilling glance at him, who reacted by leaning back on the great. There are things like he thinks it's his job to soothe the air in the squad, and there are many things that have been helped by his care, but there is no immediate reaction.

"Not too bad?

"No, but you don't have that face."

"So much?"

"Are you mad at me?

Ruufa has been asking nasty, perhaps because he worried that it might interfere with his behavior in the squad. It's just a team of three. There is also the possibility of variance depending on one's mood. And that must not happen.

"Not at all"

When Faria told him, he seemed to have looked behind Faria. And it goes like I'm convinced.

"Uh, that's what happened"

"What?"

"Captain, you've been taken."

"... so"

To Ruufa's word, Faria flashed. I'm not chasing Ruufa's gaze, but I turn back. It's a square in front of the South Gate of Nagrasia. Thundercloud is no longer a thing of the distant past. Under the blue sky, soldiers ready to accept the successor troops are moving busily. By appointment, the second legion of the army on the Logner side was about to arrive, and the Phalia and the others were waiting for it.

General Astar-Lanadies is coming. It would also be polite to welcome the Royal SS "Lion's Tail" in a general outing. Besides, there are stories that General Right Eye will be the commander of the Westbound Army, and it's not a bad thing to make a better impression. I also know that it can make the worst impression as it is.

The cause was in the centre of the square.

Falia's captain, Setuna Zenon-Kamiya, was being pulled around by Ayn-Rajar, the third regiment leader of the army on the Logner side. When I first met him, Ayn, who was hugging Setuna and crying with emotion, seems to be a raw Setuna follower and has been sticking to Setuna since yesterday. It seemed like it was only when I went to bed that I was open, but most of the other time I was attached to the head of the Juvenile Corps, and Setuna seemed to be in trouble. Though.

"But, Captain, I think it sounds like fun."

It was also true that I could not deny Ruufa's dialogue. Setsuna seems pleased with the presence of a commander of the Juvenile Corps, who is only one different age. So far there are only older adults around. My men, Faria and Ruufa, were also apart of age. No matter how inspiring a companion and subordinate he is, a wall of age is an outrageous thing. Besides, anyone must be happy if someone shows up that doesn't envelop their favor so much.

I exhale recognizing the reality that if Setuna came after Faria like that, she would be overflowing with laughter just imagining that, but that's not possible.

"That's right..."

"It's like a real brother, isn't it?"

Maybe Ruufa went a little nostalgic because she remembered her brother and brother. His brother Laxus was the knight of Gandia and had been appointed captain of the Royal SS Lion's Claw. You'll naturally be out in this war, too, and you're probably on your way to Myram or about the time you're arriving. His brother, Ronan, was often spoken to as Setuna lived in the Barghazar family. Ronan was a boy with a more similar atmosphere to Ruufa than Laxus, and he was also close to Setuna.

If you say so, Ayn's appearance jumping around Setuna didn't even look like a brother I miss to my favorite brother.

"Brother..."

If you think about it, the wrinkles between the eyebrows disappear. Brothers make me smile.

That's not why I solved anything. The problem isn't with Ein and Setuna, it's with you. Faria had begun to realize thinly what her emotions were like, but she was deliberately trying not to look directly at them. If you recognize that, you could break your current relationship.

That's just a little scary.

Eventually, a number of carriages arrived that could not get into Nagrasia, making a fuss. General Astar's second legion has arrived. Legion chief Reno-Gilberth talked about being the brother of former Logner general Gio-Gilberth, but it was also irrelevant to Faria.

The arrival of the Second Regiment seemed faster than planned due to high-speed transport only by carriage and horseback riding.

September 12th.

Four days have passed since the Phalia and the others took control of Nagrasia. Zalwarn's movements were still opaque and there were no signs that Nagrasia would be attacked. Slow movement. Border towns have been taken. Normally, it's supposed to move to recapture, but there wasn't even any sign of that. Most likely, the Mixed Army is preparing for recapture without much knowledge. And that's more convincing.

To pick him up, Grad-Clyde and Dorka-Form were also here. He's their old boss, and he's still in the same position. It's only natural to welcome him.

The people of the city were surprised by the arrival of successive Gandhian troops and seemed to have learned what Gandhian meant. A formation that does not just plunder the territory is being built in a city near the border called Nagrasia.

In doing so, Right-Eye General Astal-Lanadies and Second Legion Commander Leno-Gilbers stepped out of the carriage and exchanged greetings with the Grads. Setuna also exchanged words with the generals in a shameless manner in the name of Captain Lion's Tail.

Faria was relieved to see that the position of captain was following the board step by step. Setuna's growth is also a pleasure for Faria. I've been watching him since not long since he came here, but little by little, he's growing steadily. That would be a pleasure for Gandia and for himself.

I need to grow up, too.

Faria walked out toward the center of the square in order to make herself a past until just now. As an assistant captain, I must say hello to the general.

"Are you, Mr. Lux-Vain?

That's what Lux was asked when he was sitting back and resting on a bench in the corner of the park. In the days leading up to his departure, he had nothing to do with it. Assault captains and the like can be called names only. It's a mercenary, and if it's not an official position, it's the same as or less than the average person. You can still eat, and you can live. I have no complaints.

The city that once flourished as the king capital of Logner is now a regional city of Gandia. That said, it does not replace being a major city in the Logner region, but rather has a reputation for having one more than during the Rogner reign.

Now the soldiers of the Gandhian army were dyeing the capital called Myram into a Gandhian colour. The crimson red of military uniforms seems to be the color arranged by the restructuring of the entire army during this time. It's more of a flaming red than blood, and I don't feel like Gandhia. I hope that's the color of the Gandhian army, and the Logner army is a bunch of blue?

I was paranoid that when the red and blue armies lined up, it would hurt my eyes.

"Yes, but"

Turning in the direction of his voice, a group of clothes he had seen stood to overwhelm Lux. No, as far as they're concerned, I guess I'm not even going to intimidate them, but one of them in the group had muscles to the point of being vicious, and I couldn't help but feel the pressure.

Grey coat on black clothes. It was the team uniform of the mercenary group White Shield and, in a sense, it was also a symbol. On the back of the clothes, there should be a pattern of wings, but I don't know from the top of the coat. I admire the fact that it is a day full of enthusiasm, but I also think it may be an excellent material for guidance and breathability.

I instantly figured out that it was someone standing in the middle of a bunch who called out to Lux. Because I don't have a say in anything but him.

Beautiful boy with blue eyes in dark hair. There are flavors like I just plugged it in in the middle to late teens. I let the woman on the left and right samurai, and there are feelings like flowers in both hands, but there is nothing like remembering my anger because it is like that. He was the leader of the White Shield and for Lux, arguably a commercial enemy, but now he was on top of and so to speak companion to each other Gandia.

"What can I do for you, Mr. Kuon-Kamiya?

Lux didn't want to get involved. Depending on Gandhia's operation, "The Pale Wind" and "The White Shield" will sometimes set up a joint front, but we just have to leave it to the Sigurds, for example, to interact with the Commander. It's not about the assault captain's self putting out, and I don't want to do anything to upset the relationship because of Lux. More importantly, it was troublesome to think about relationships.

In that regard, the relationship with Setuna was simple and good. It's just a relationship I need to teach you how to fight. We also had a conversation, but it was something that had no other love, and Setsuna herself, she didn't seem to be comfortable with something called AC. I find myself in that sort of place in Setuna, which is why I rarely relieved myself with training. Sometimes out of hand, he pissed me off. Setsuna really wants to be strong. So Lux revamped his perception of him and looked forward to another day of going back to everyday training.

It seems that Setsuna and he know each other.

"I don't have any particular business, but Setsuna said she's looking after me, so even if I say hello,"

"Are you Setuna's guardian?

Lux smiled bitterly. Speaking of his guardians, she would be more of a beauty with glasses.

Kuon didn't seem to care about Lux's reaction, but he tried to stay calm.

"I'm just a friend. It's a long time ago."

"... right. I'll remember that."

That said, you'll forget about it tomorrow. Lux was not interested in other people. If you're interested, it's Sigurd, it's Gin, it's about Setuna. I can't even be interested in Setuna's old friends.

Stand up stretched and grab the long sword that was standing on your chair.

The Quons were flashy, but I didn't mind.

"Well, here I am."

Lux left the park without waiting for his opponent to react.

I don't care. I don't like hanging out with people.

Myram was in the Gandhian army gathered from all over Gandhia. The Logner side has more troops than it did when the army gathered, and there is a great deal of hustle and bustle.

Sometimes the Logner side of the army set out to take the lead on Zalwarn. Even more so, as soon as it was ready, the backpacked troops continued to leave Myram. As of September 12th, we would have had a rendezvous in Nagrasia, but that was also temporary.

Nagrasia is maintained by the Second Regiment of the Army on the Logner side, and the other three Regiments and the Lion's Tail are set to be restructured as western marches. Tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, we will also begin our march to Bahandar.

The Gandhian army is set to begin marching to Nagrasia tomorrow. In Nagrasia, the troops were to be restructured and parted into the main unit and the north march.

Ravage Zalwarn by dividing all the Gandia armies into three units. This was conceived by Leongand and right-eyed general Astal-Lanadys, masterminding Nares' invasion of Zalwarn. I should have joined both General Left Eye and the Grand General there, but I would lose them late waiting for their Myram arrival.

The whole army took eight days to gather. This is arguably the fastest and shortest. I have a real sense that I've accomplished something that unscrupulous. But it is no exaggeration to say that the opportunity has been lost. Zalwarn should no longer be seen as taking off the period of chaos following his military detention, and he should not expect to benefit from the dispersal of forces by Nares.

Nevertheless, Zalwarn has even taken the trouble to recapture Nagrasia, and many parts of it are obscure in that regard. If Leongand were king of Zalwarn, he would order the armies everywhere to eliminate the enemy forces of Nagrasia.

(No...)

Leongand shook his head.

Leongand had similar experiences. More than six months ago, the fortress of Balsar, the northern guardian of Gandia, was seized by the Logner army. The story is that the fortress of intransigence was dropped largely due to Quon-Kamiya's achievements, but that's good. Anyway, I had to recapture it immediately, and that's what Leongand thought. But sometimes it was not long after the death of Siuscloud, and General Algazard's suggestion that an immediate-moving force would make it impossible to regain the fortress of Balsar, he had to postpone it.

Now I think that choice was not a mistake. If, at that time, I had forcibly recaptured the fortress of Balsar, I might not have met Setuna.

That was a possibility I didn't even want to think about. Without him, his strategy against Zalwarn could have changed dramatically, and in the first place, he might have wanted to take control of Azark and Berrell before confronting them. And even if it takes longer, you're on the right track.

Cut off neighboring countries, boost the power of the nation, increase the strength of the army, do everything possible to contrive, and wage war after the victory is complete. That is what is best, and we must not wage war for any other reason.

Leongand was aware that he was committing a foolishness, but thought he had no choice but to place a bet beyond the fact that Nares had been caught and could no longer work inside Zalwarn. But it's not a bad bet. Worst of all, we just have to be able to cut off even a third of Zalwarn's territory. Eliminating the threat of a great power called Zalwarn was what could have been called an end.

And more importantly, Gandia has a comforting ally.

A thousand reinforcements, led by Prince Hulberg, arrived from our ally Lucion. Reinforcements from Myon will also arrive soon. About five hundred people in Lemanifla have become enough fighting power, and there are about one hundred and fifty in The Pale Wind, but you can expect to be about three times more active than that.

A total of 10,000 troops will be in excess of one.

What's more, Zalwarn has vicious enemies in the country who can't strike the entire army at Gandhia. That's the gap to get into. I didn't have a hand in missing that, and I was right to strike out before Gray-Balzerg changed his mind. Most importantly, if the Grey-Balzerg rebellion was a plot to attract Gandhian troops, it would be a complete defeat, but I could never imagine imitating it to draw enemy troops into my country's territory.

"Zalwarn......"

What Leongand thought was the beautiful township of the dragon palace, which he saw where he was conceited.

That day, he visited the Dragon Palace with his father, Siuscloud, to dine with then-Zalwarn lord Marcias-Vridia. Marcias was seemingly just a favorite, and there was no way a six-year-old who knew anything about it, such as he was falling into the law.

Twenty years ago.

It was after returning home that Ciuscloud gained the disease and collapsed.

Leongand realized, at some point, that he was holding his fist tight. When I opened my hand, there were traces of nails in the palm of my hand.

"Twenty years... it's been a long time"

We've known for years that Zalwarn is our enemy. Everyone who lives in Gandhia recognizes it. The great powers of the north. The land of dragons. Fighting Zalwarn was an inevitable path for Gandhia, the land of lions.