Armed Summoners - Black Spears and the Brave Men of the Other World

"Your Majesty. I apologize for calling you so busy. And thank you very much for listening to my wishes."

"No, Your Highness, if there is only hope, it is only natural to listen."

Leongand felt comfortable greeting him until he was respectful. Because when you and Linonclair were together, it was always a shattered way of talking. Even after she married to Halberg and became the princess of Lucion, the relationship remained unchanged. And when I was talking to you two alone, I didn't have as much time to rest my mind, and for a time, that was the only base of my heart.

Nowadays, Nage is taking the role for me.

"But... no, you're behaving differently"

"Of course."

Linonclair has been lurking his breath.

"As things stand, Your Majesty should distance himself from me, given my position"

Her position is, needless to say, that of queen of treacherous nations. Lucion betrayed and trampled on the trust not only of Leongando, but also of the Gandian subjects. While an ally, there are numerous casualties on the Zalwarn side of the army who were in tune with Giselcoat's conspiracy to invade the Logner side while Giselcoat's will went, dropping Marsul, Myram and hitting the defense, although it was not harmed by the citizens. It has become a complete enemy. It was hostile. It was only natural that the wind against her, the queen of that country, would be stronger. Regardless, ostensibly not. The White Saint Knights, led by Linonclair, participate in the Maldia Rescue Army and are active as a One Battle Force. Everyone who joins the rescue forces knows that Linonclair and his men fought for Gandhia. And it was also a well-known fact that Lucion's betrayal was shocking and unknown to Linonclair. Many voices consider and sympathize with the mood of Linonclair, originally Princess of Gandhia and sister of Leongand. But some of them wonder if Linonclair has betrayed them as well. And denying it can't even be Leongand. Linonclair's surprise and denial may also have been an act. I can't tell you how unlikely it is.

But Leongand believed in Linonclair, and that's why he responded to a call from her. There was no reason to doubt her. She was my beloved sister and one of the comrades I dreamed of along with. If she's betraying and planning to assassinate Leongand, she can't help but give up. I guess it's just that I didn't have the eyes to see it.

Leongands are in the stronghold of the Third Regiment of the Logner Army in Marsur. Although the stronghold had remnants of what had been occupied by the Lucion army, there was nothing wrong with its use as a forum for discussion. There are only two indoors: Leongand and Linonclair. There is no Linonclair offering, no Leongando escort. And Arya. If Linonclair wants to kill Leongando here, it means he can. Of course, neither of us carry weapons, nor do we have such things indoors.

"Well... as far as I'm concerned, I want to hear what you really mean."

"Am I…"

"... Hmm"

I laugh bitterly.

"Me... right"

At some point, they were behaving differently themselves.

"That's my usual brother."

Linonclair smiled somewhere.

That was as if a bitter taste lingered in Leongando's chest with the expression of regret that he had glimpsed a past that he could no longer regain.

"By controlling Marsur, you mean the fortress of Balsar, right?

That's what I've been asking, Miliu.

Ein is being pursued for ex-post processing of Marsur's recapture, but somehow his workplace had ended up as a stash of acquaintances. Apart from Miliu, Faria, Ruufa, Emil-Rizil, Maria-Skor, Urk, Midgard-Waharam and others are coming together and discussing them with each other.

"You will be."

While Ayn was aware that the response would be appropriate, she recognized that was the only thing she could do. I was in the middle of work, albeit just checking the information.

"Fortress Balsar means you're going to fight the king of Lucion, right?

"You will be."

"You're going to fight His Majesty Halberg, aren't you?

"You will be."

Miliu stopped talking to me perfectly because I responded with the same words three times. I hear a sigh. A deep, big sigh. I could understand in her words that it wasn't because of Ein's reaction.

"... I don't like it."

"... right"

Fighting Hulberg, I guess.

Miliu of "The Lion's Tail" has previously been sent to Lucion as a reinforcement, at which time he may have exchanged words with Halberg.

"I can't believe Master Halberg is turning to His Majesty's enemies..."

"I can't imagine."

I had taken into account the possibility that Gisele Court would betray Leongand. At a time when Gisele Court moved with his own mind and found himself connected to Benoagard, the possibility arose for him to turn to Leongand's enemies. Although I have been hiding its true nature since, by the way, it incited the Aynes to be on guard when it appeared. Eventually, there was an increased likelihood that there would be non-Gisellcourt hostiles in the country, and a plan was worked out to blast them all out and annihilate them.

That was the massive expedition and it was by chance that Maldia was chosen for the land for it.

No, they thought it was a coincidence.

In fact, it was induction by Gisellcourt, and it was all Gisellcourt's plan that Maldia's rebellion, that the rebels used the Knights, and that Maldia had asked Gandia for rescue. It means I got on with his plan really well.

That's good.

That's not even a problem. Where Gisele Court's measures worked, it's hard to tell the difference in power. It's not even at the feet of the Gandhian army, such as Giselcoat's private army - it should have been. But actually, no. Gisele Court was not a fool to ask only for the power of the private army.

Lucion's army, which had placed it to crush the rebellion in Gisele Court, had given it to Gisele Court.

The shock, Ein, was so astonishing.

No way, it's unthinkable that Lucion, led by Hulberg, will turn to Leongand's enemies.

"Dear Mr. Linon... I don't know."

Faria snapped worried. Ein also knows the story of Faria getting along with Linonclair personally. As worrying as it gets from her like that, it seems that Linonclair's mental state is at stake.

Miliu shakes his head.

"There's no way you're messing with me."

"... right"

"For example, it's impossible, but if Setuna ever turns to our enemies, I can't live."

"... yeah"

Next to Miliu and Faria sink, Ruufa opens his mouth like he was angry.

"There's no way the captain's going to be an enemy."

"That's right. It's Setsuna, Setsuna."

Ayn fully agreed with Ruufa's opinion. Impossible, such as Setuna turning to Leongand's enemies. Setsuna tries to be Leongando's loyal servant, and Leongando cares about Setsuna like that above all else. Unless you two break that relationship, there's no chance of hostility.

Regardless, a situation is something that the surroundings create, regardless of the will of the person. The possibility that the Setuna, for example, will run wild and hostile to the Leongands is not an impossible thing. But even then, I couldn't think of anything like Setsuna choosing a path hostile to Leongand. Setuna alone. Per the Leongands, they will confront the Setunas. So much so that Ein made the bet of forming a Setuna. If this wasn't Setuna, I'm sure it wouldn't be working.

"I know. So you said it's impossible, right?

"Besides, I'm on Setsuna's side, so whatever path Setsuna chooses, I'm just following you."

"Right. I might, too."

"I... am Gandhia, my life."

"Right!

Emil happily takes Ruufa's hand and Ruufa smiles at her like that. Is it my fault that I saw something like remorse in that smile?

"There's no way our captain will turn to His Majesty's enemies."

"Brother, I have one favor to ask you."

After a period of silence, Linonclair opened his mouth and said so.

"Per favor?

Reverse and instantly understand. You'll soon find out what she's thinking.

"No."

When I told him, Linonclair frowned. Her face gets rough, but still her beauty wasn't compromised. Linonclair is beautiful. He had a reputation for resembling Gracia a lot, or Gracia herself when she was younger. If she gets older, maybe she'll be like Gracia. Although, Gracia is still young enough.

"Why?

"Dangerous."

"I know a hundred dangers. But it's not if you're saying that, is it?

"No... but..."

"Your Majesty's... No, the only way to awaken Halberg is for me to go"

Linonclair has told me resolutely.

"Go, I'll convince you"

"What if I don't respond to persuasion?

"You'll respond. My Hulberg is not so foolish"

I'm not stupid.

Sure, I guess so. Hulberg is always rational. Always be able to think things through without losing your cool. Whatever the circumstances. That's why even when Leongand started acting like a liar, he followed me without calmly determining the situation and abandoning Leongand.

And that's why Leongand thinks.

(I wouldn't respond to persuasion because I'm not stupid)

I don't see how I would respond to Linonclair's persuasion, no matter how much my beloved wife, if the conclusion after a sober thought was hostility to Leongand. As long as we respond to Linonclair's persuasion, there's no way we're in tune with Gisele Court's conspiracy or anything.

"... even if my brother won't let me, I'm going to persuade him."

"I guess."

Leongand had to have similar emotions to give up, staring into Linonclair's determined eyes. Her determination, her feelings are painfully clear. As for Linonclair, he wouldn't have wanted to believe in Hulberg's betrayal, and he wouldn't have wanted to accept it. She also had to understand when it turned out that that was the case and she saw in reality that the Lucion army was occupying Marsour. That Halberg betrayed Leongand's trust and even stepped on Linonclair's thoughts. Still, she can't give up believing in Hulberg.

I just lost my mind about Gisele Court, and I want to think that if Linonclair persuades me in good faith, he will soon get a spear and follow me to Leongand. You shouldn't be able to do it unless you think so.

"Okay. Allow it."

"Brother..."

"However, no respite is granted"

Leongand told, looking into Linonclair's eyes.

"If you enter the fortress of Balsar and do not come out within a day, we will launch an attack. You can't stay long."

It wasn't if I was busy with the Balsar Fortress. We need to pull out the fortress of Balsar as soon as possible and plunge into the mainland of Gandia. We do not have time to spend like the Balsar Fortress in order to put an end to Gisele Court's rebellion as soon as possible and bring all of Gandhia back to Leongando.

Even if, over time, we could persuade Halberg, that time was wasted.

The time spent on persuasion may lead to the enrichment of the Giselcoat army's power, and it definitely strengthened the defensive system. As soon as possible, we must kick Lucion's army in the fortress of Balsar and reach the mainland of Gandia.

"Yes. I know"

Linonclair nods quietly.

"Thank you very much for the opportunity to persuade me."

"... with me, if I can convince Halberg, I don't think I've ever crossed it."

"... my brother, the King of Gandia. It is only natural to conclude as king that we move to discuss the traitor and his accomplices. If I were in my brother's shoes, I would have done the same. But I am the wife of Hulberg. I love that one."

"I know, I know."

"I can't believe that one betrayed my brother. Halberg dreamed of walking with his brother."

It's not my fault that Linonclair's eyes seemed moist.

"There must be some mistake."

So if you persuade him, he'll figure it out.

It seemed as if Linonclair's hopeless and painful thoughts would penetrate Leongand's heart, and he prayed that his sister's wishes would come true. But I also knew it wouldn't come true.

There is no way that Halberg - that calm, sedentary young king of Lucion - would make a mistake.

His betrayal should be built on sober calculations. It can't be confusion or anything.

Leongand thought so, looking out for Linonclair's back leaving the room.