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

Episode One Thousand Five Hundred Sixty One: The Thoughts of a Squid (II)

"Have you settled on Gibbel yet?"

Leongand snapped, flipping a wooden sword.

Between the Lion Royal Palace and Nanbu.

Barrett-Weismoon, who should also be his master of swordsmanship, wears training gear and stands in front of him. Leongand wore the same protective gear, and his vision was poor because of the shaped protective gear that wrapped his entire head around it. It also makes my ears hard to hear. Because of this, this protective gear was repugnant and rarely used in training. Still, Leongand and Barrett are wearing it just in case. Barrett was a master of swords, and Leongand is quite usable. Although we won't forget to be careful not to hurt each other, this can happen in case. It doesn't even make for a laugh, such as being injured in training and remaining with sequelae.

"About the military teacher Ayn. It seems to be something that has been settled."

"So, when we headed to the Dragon House, we met."

"Probably."

And it is Allegria-Scene who answers Leongando's question the most. Currently, she is also keen on swordsmanship, taking on one wing of two military masters. Being Legion Leader, she is a powerful man who can do swords, spears, bows, horses and a street of martial arts beyond the crowd. But when it came to a real battle like bleeding, he said it was sexually appropriate to take command in the rear as a corps leader, hopefully unable to show strength as soon as possible. Nahles-Ragnahorn pulled her out to the General Staff because he also spotted that it would be better for her to work out tactics in the rear than to put her on the front line as Legion Chief. And Allegria accepted Nares' suggestion because the General Staff would not have to look at the blood.

"I wonder if Setsuna and the others"

"Ein, the warrior, will most likely have used Setuna to negotiate with Jibel. Master Ayn is the late Setuna."

"Setsuna, you too."

Leongand made an intermission with Barrett along with a bitter laugh. Barrett also, naturally, has a wooden sword in his hand. The swordsmanship that Barrett unleashed was tremendous, and the tension made my whole body sweaty when I said I was just confronted. Barrett has been training to the point of greatness since his defeat to Setsuna last year, and is even stronger than he was in the previous game.

"I will not deny it, but if you mean it, Your Majesty himself, let it be."

"That's what I'm talking about."

I just had to laugh.

And, as a matter of fact, admit it.

But that won't do.

Leongando knew nothing else contributed to Gandhia's victory more than Setuna. Setsuna has had a great deal of success in every battle. It is clear to everyone that Gandhia can thus reign as a mighty nation, all thanks to the black spear Setuna, without which there would have been no current Gandhia. This was not the case with the talent of Nares-Ragnahorn alone. No, in the first place, if it wasn't for Setuna, you could have rescued Nares, or not.

"If the warrior Ayn was used to negotiate Jibel, it is likely that he went with Setsuna to the Dragon House."

"Hmm..."

I can put my strength into my hand holding the wooden sword.

"That means. You mean to clean up the squid problem early?"

"Yes."

Allegria's response to not letting her hair in is nothing more than that she trusts her gift of Ayn-Rajar with all her heart. Gandia's two military masters seemed as if they were one heart and trusted each other's talents, strengths and personalities. I guess it's a big deal that they both got Kaoru under Nares, and maybe there was something about talent that attracted them to each other.

And because of those two, I can leave this country to you.

"If the squid cleans up, then it's Benoagard"

Leongand told him, assuming that the squid problem would be cleared up promptly.

"Yes."

Neither does Allegria have any doubts.

That would be so.

It turns out that Ichika has a strong case against Gandhia, and it turns out to be a vanity. Squid will have to give in to Gandia.

"Speaking of which, is Her Royal Highness well?

"Yes, I was told earlier that I would stroll through the royal forest with His Royal Highness Naj and His Highness Isla."

"Right. That's a good thing."

Leongand was satisfied with the promptness of Allegria's response. Against the fact that Allegria knows a lot.

Her Royal Highness means Yuno Lewe-Maldia. She was once again visiting Gandion, the king's capital, as part of Maldia's mission. Maldia has expressed her full apology to Gandhia, which means that Mizumi the Princess has taken her feet as a messenger to enter into friendly relations with Gandhia. Even as Gandhia, I had no problem forming friendly relations with Maldia. Because I also know that Maldia's internal affairs have changed dramatically. It is not long before Gandia is betrayed again than the fall of the Jugus regime and Prince Julius took power.

On top of that, Maldia went so far as to offer Yuno as a hostage to Gandhia. It's not like we have a subordination. Leongand was also struck by Julius's idea that he could not regain the credibility he had once lost if he did not do so.

Yuno is currently spending time in this royal palace as a hostage from Maldia.

Being close to Isla, the same hostage, and also to Nage, was a pleasure as a leongand.

Because I'm a hostage, I want you to live in peace.

"Will Benoagard... respond to the negotiations"

"If we believe in the testimony of Setuna, let us see the possibility."

"... oh"

Gandia's guidelines for action against Benoagard are all based on Setuna's testimony.

If Benoagard is marking salvation and working for it, he should not be reluctant to enter into friendship with Gandia.

Because entering into friendship with Gandia is also synonymous with taking sides with the black spear they were obsessed with.

"This letter came to me from Wang Du."

Ein flickered the letter in his hand. In one word, questions arise within Setuna.

"Why are you in the Dragon House again?

Ein's swinging letter was delivered to Heavenly Wheel Palace. It was as if Ein had anticipated the date and time of his arrival in the Dragon House, and all I can say is that the prediction met perfectly.

"Well, it's decided because Mr. Allegria expected me to come to the Dragon House."

"I see."

"In the first place, we're talking about getting rid of the squid when Gibbel's cleared up."

"They're handling me."

'Cause that's what military teachers do.'

"Looks like you're busier than you were when you were manager."

"Many times."

He makes me laugh without giving in. I didn't see tiredness in that look. Instead, it may be that they only want to be treated more than they have been appointed and accepted as military mentors. My predecessor, Nurless-Ragnahorn, was also about to serve as a military teacher until his life burned out. If you're not that kind of person, I guess you can't be a military teacher.

In time, he and she don't show fatigue.

That's where respect for Ein and Allegria arises within Setuna.

So, this letter was an instruction from His Majesty.

"From Your Majesty?

He said, "I'll take care of the squid."

Ein has told me with a confident look. Following Gibelle, even being left to deal with Ichika means that's all he is trusted by Leongando. If Ain't got to believe I can't deal with it wrong, I can't delegate full powers, etc.

"I mean, whatever relationship Gandia and Ichika have, it doesn't matter. Of course, if Gandhia doesn't turn out to be harmless, it'll be my responsibility issue. Well, anyway, it's not going to work with squid, so it's not what I found out."

"Can I just blow that far?"

"Yeah, I don't mind. The bottom of the sea lion is known."

The power of every word he says is amazing.

Setsuna, a little surprised, rebelled.

"Bottom of the squid......?

"You know Ichika has a strong attitude towards Gandia, right?

"I know. You're so strong, you're creepy, aren't you?

As Miliu held Setsuna's left arm in his arms, he said. In an attitude of restraint to Ein, Ein narrowed her eyes, but quickly returned to her serious face.

"Yeah, I was. The national power of the squid is no big deal and does not make it an enemy of Gandia. Yet Ishika continues to have a strong attitude towards Gandhia. Your Majesty's attempted assassination was done by Mr. Saran on his own, or he never gave it to Gisele Court, or give it back to the Star Bow Corps."

"Imprisoned a family of star bowmen, something like that"

Ain nodded quietly, adding what Setuna had just heard.

The fact that the national power of the squid is no big deal is something even Setuna knows. If you look at the power chart of a small group of nations, it's obvious. The territory of the squid is only about the same as or less than the mainland of Gandia. Including Ridziul, no matter what. In terms of national power, which can be calculated from that degree of territory, there is currently no way that Gandia can counteract the forces that can be mobilized. If Gandhia moves the army that Ichika's attitude is unforgivable, he will, by the way, perish. That's about the absolute difference in power.

Yet Ishika says she won't break her strong stance on Gandhia.

Of all the countries that endorsed Giselcoat's conspiracy, there was no other with an attitude like that of a squid. Azark is trying to behave as he has so far, but still incomparable with the squid. Both Laksha and Zibel were desperate to be hostile to Gandhia, and so was Maldia. There's no way I don't know what will happen if I turn Gandhia over to the enemy.

There is nothing more than doom.

Even so, Ishika is an unfamiliar face instead of apologizing to Gandhia, and the end of the pronouncement until she tells Saran to give them back. The Gandhian government wondered where Ishika's strength would come from.

"... Anyway, it was creepy as a gandia because it was just like provoking a gandia. There must be some reason why a country as strong as Ichika can be against Gandhia, and you can't get your hands on the detour until it turns out why. So I was extremely cautious when dealing with squid."

"Is that why you just cleaned up Gibbel?"

Convinced of the reasons why the Ein and Gandia governments have prioritised the beginning and end of Zibel.

"In case the squid was connected to the Knights of Benoagard, you wouldn't even be able to see it, would you?

"Oh...... right"

If the Knights are the reason Ishika is so strong, then there's nothing worse. Both were using Gisele Court's conspiracy. Even if it was connected in the back, it wasn't weird. But from Ain's mouth, I can hear that apparently it's not. If the Knights were behind it, he would not speak lightly. Instead, he must have told me to give up about the Star Archers.

That much ruthlessness goes hand in hand, says Army Master Ayn.

"But it wasn't. Ishika was so strong because Ishika had a cooperative relationship with the great Ethosea."

"Ethosea......?

"That's Etosair,“ Kensei's husband gave himself away for a time. "

"Oh... you've heard of it"

"It's a small, northwestern country. You know, inflated all at once in the last few years."

Falia's explanation brought up a force map of a small group of nations behind Setuna's brain. A country located in the northwesternmost part of the group of small continental States. I remember that it is a country shaped to be sandwiched between the North and the South by two major forces: the Vashtarian Community, the Kingdom of Holy Deal. I don't even know how much current power there is, but according to the story, it's pretty inflated.

"It's not as big as Gandhia, but it's a huge country next to Gandhia"

"I see. It was strong because there was a shield behind that great power," he said.

"Besides, they say Ethosea's army is staying in Ishika"

"So, even if the Gandhian army attacked us, we could handle it."

I don't know how much Ethosea's army is, but enough to make Ishika feel confident. I suppose you can see that a considerable amount of combat power is inside Ichika territory. And that's where the question comes to mind.

"That would be weird."

"Yes?"

Instead of a proper Ayn, he turns his gaze to Saran, who is staring at the situation.

"Isn't it strange that Saran doesn't know about that?

"I thought so, Master Setuna. We are the losers. Such information, it can't even come down to us."

"Didn't they hear such an important story..."

Setsuna was stunned. Wasn't Saran, called Bow Saint, revered like one arm of a king? Sure, he said earlier that Mizuchi was a defeated politician, but is that why he gets so treated?

"That's a terrible story."

"But it's only natural not to give extra information than to throw us away and pawn us. In case you haven't considered the possibility of falling back on Gandia"

"Well, yes, but hey..."

Sheila said she wasn't convinced. She must have guessed Saran's mood.

Saran didn't change one expression while accepting Sheila's thoughts like that.

"Whatever country Ethosea may be, it is certainly easier to give than the Knights of Benoagard. Now, isn't turning Ethosea against the enemy going to be a problem in Gandia's future strategy?

"Yeah, well, you're right. Ethosea is a country that is still expanding its national territory and increasing its power of war. If we continue to inflate like this, any day will be comparable to Gandia's. It is undesirable to become hostile to such a country"

"Well, I guess not."

"Yes, you can't."

When Miliu said to imitate Setuna's words, Ein looked somewhat strangely happy.

"Uh-huh, actually, you don't"

"Which one is it?"

"Yes, which one?"

Even then, when Miliu imitated it, Faria saw this one. I was about to say something, but Ain opens his mouth.

"Ethosea seems to be thinking about cutting the squid."

"Cut the squid?

"Ethosea took Gandia more than Ishika," he said.

"Why again?"

"Ethosea originally intended to use squid as a bridge to negotiate with Gandia," he said.

"Ho."

"Heh."

"You can step on and kick a squid."

"It feels like a lot of trouble."

"Indeed."

Setuna grinned internally at all her subordinates and subordinates she could say, but I'm sure she had the same sentiment.

But the Ethoshea messenger arrived at Ishika in the meantime - April's head, he said.

So you were in the middle of a conspiracy.

"We couldn't negotiate with Gandia under those circumstances, and there was nothing more to it than watching the course."

"Well, I see."

"As for the squid, Gisele Court won as it were, and Ethosea and Gisele Court were planning to broker a bargain."

"You will be."

Ein nods to Faria's remarks and goes on to talk further.

"But it didn't. Giselcoat fell, and a discord arose between Ishika and Gandia. It became impossible to have Ethosea and Gandhia."

"So, why is the squid so strong again?

"That's right. Ethosea wanted to negotiate with us, didn't she?

"Ishika believed that Ethosea would take her side."

"Ha."

Setsuna looked at Miliu and admitted that they had a subtle look at each other.

"As for Etosair, we just need to be able to set up a negotiating place with Gandhia, so we stayed in Ishika and waited for our relationship with Gandhia to improve. Ichika mistakenly thought it was something that was supporting her country - I guess that's the place. Ethosea's messenger boiled his business down to the fact that no matter how much he waited, he was unlikely to improve, sneaking out of the squid territory, and was met by His Majesty"

As far as hearing Ain's imagination alone is concerned, what a dumb, pathetic thing a squid can be, but only as good as it deserves. I guess you relied on your connection to Ethosea to limit Leongando, and it just means that Ichika, who didn't spot Ethosea's sincerity, is stupid.

"As for Etosair, I want to have a cooperative relationship with Gandia, and I want you to do something about the squid for it."

"What do you mean, somehow...?

"It's depressing to be interrupted by the alliance between Ethosea and Gandhia."

"... that means we can process the squid in Gandia and finally form an alliance with Ethosea on top of that?

"That's what I mean"

Ein chuckled at Saran as he affirmed Setuna's question.

"You were just fine. Now you can openly save everyone in the Star Bow Regiment, and you can help your family."

"Help everyone..."

Saran, slightly grumpy, snapped. It doesn't boil down.

"Yeah. We'll rescue you from Hierna Grand Prison and protect you with Gandia. I don't care what the squid says, it's that way that it's been provoking. You will be rewarded. And there's nothing more to fear than knowing the bottom."

Ein's assertion was very comforting. I wonder if there are countless squid reactions floating around Ein's head, and measures against it springing up indefinitely. Whatever reaction they show, if they can deal with it perfectly, they certainly don't need to be afraid.

"If that's the case, we have to leave immediately. The Irdas left three days ago."

Setuna stood up as she unwrapped Miliu's arm and glanced at Ein. Ein snorted with a grin and supported Setuna's actions. Then Miliu stood up, too.

"Now we're coming, too. Isn't that good, Master Army?"

"Er... The Lion's Tail, right..."

When Ain said, the accompaniment of "The Lion's Tail" was a reaction that he wanted to shy away from. The Lion's Tail is a Royal SS, a different organization from the Setuna Army. It is not an organization that can move in the presence of a military teacher. I can only accompany you to the Dragon House and Said Rock in Setsuna because The Lion's Tail is also on extended vacation and is allowed to move freely. That freedom, too, if it were military action, would be a different story. It would be natural.

"If the Lion's Tail doesn't work, I'm in the Setuna Army today!

Ain was more of an imaginary look, even though Miliu said it out of rage. What surprised me was Faria. She couldn't imagine what Miliu said. Bluffing, he was looking up at Miliu, who stood up.

"Miliu, you......"

"Is Faria okay? If you stick to Lion's Tail, you won't be able to help Setuna. I don't want to do that."

"I..."

"Then I, too, will be under Master Setuna's command."

And it was Asla-Bunel who held her hand from behind Miliu's back. Asura was attracted to Miliu and went down to Gandhia. I can expect to follow Miliu's behavior. I guess the only reason I don't have any attachments is because I only see Miliu.

"Okay, such a discretionary thing"

"It's no problem, what's one thing? Why don't you join the Setuna army, too, Mr. Faria?

"Don't you mind if the military master says that?

Faria was surprised because Ein was extremely light and as if there was nothing wrong with it. But it was Ain who seemed surprised by Faria's reaction.

"What's the problem? Just because Mr. Faria and the others are under Setuna's command doesn't mean you have to quit The Lion's Tail, and there's nothing wrong with that. As far as I'm concerned, I'm just thankful for the more power I can use."

"Well... well"

Setuna was convinced by Ein's explanation. Surely he is right.

"Yes, Master Setuna's minister and Lion's Tail go hand in hand."

Anyone indoors would have shown an understanding of Ein's words. Just because I became a Setuna minister doesn't mean I have to quit the Royal SS. The question is whether Leongand will admit it, but there was no way a man as nostalgic as Leongand would not admit to that extent.

"Then... shall I join the Setuna army? That's better, right?

"Yeah. And Master Setuna, you think so, don't you?

"Oh."

In an instant response, Faria saw this one properly. Then for some reason he blushed, so Setuna wondered.

"It's settled!

Miliu's expression of joy was a truly her-like reaction.

Thus, the three members, Faria Zenon Belfaria-Aslalia, Miliu Zenon-Levaia and Asla-Bunel, became ministers of Setuna Zenon Lars-Enjour Divgard Seidlock on July 3.

Though this has strengthened the fighting power of the Setuna army more and more, Ein said it is rather a pleasure. The power of the Setuna army is the power of Gandia. Just because the Phalia and the others have joined the Setuna army does not mean that Gandia's power of war will be diminished.

It's only a pleasure to him that Ain has more power to use freely.