- Flare point of view

It was a coincidence that I was visiting the Kingdom of Strom. As a brave man, of course, I have a different role to play - my duty as a cleric, so my job as a brave man was to interrupt the Kingdom of Strom. Strom, a country without any particularly prominent industries in a few countries and without brave men. Various gods are believed in that country, but because there are fewer temples of the Rhumiel God than in other countries, I have come to ask for more temples from the King of Strom.

Relations between Llumiere and the Kingdom of Strom are peaceful in themselves. I'm not even being as cordial as doing a close business deal, but I'm not having a worse relationship, and it was a normal relationship. Are you going to say that we're not very conscious of each other? I don't know what the Kingdom of Strom thinks, but Llumiere deals with a country that way. But when it comes to preaching, it's not a story. You have to spread the glory of the Llumiel God to the people of the Kingdom of Strom, smiling unusually.

"Lord Flair. Did the food in our country suit your mouth?

"Yes, Your Majesty. A number of stunning dishes that do not overseason and make use of ingredients are very tasty."

"Right or right. That's more than anything."

His Majesty the King of the Kingdom of Strom, who welcomed us, seemed to be a very good man. The king, who turns seventy this year, is a solid man for his age, and he smiles all the time - he was the perfect person to describe himself as a true favorite. Instead of building some temples within the Kingdom of Strom, Llumiere will increase the number of several types of imports currently trading. Mutually beneficial agreements were exchanged with each other without any problems, and all we had to do was go back to our home country to report them, but things changed dramatically when we were on our way home. A few knights on horseback, severely wounded all over their bodies, appeared before us as we rolled, as we were about to return by greeting the king who came to see us off to the castle gate.

"I say! A great army of demons is coming from the demonic realm!

"Nah!?

"What the hell!?

Demon Army!? I was going to attack you from here, but I can't believe you're invading me the other way around... Are you saying that our perception of the human side was sweet?

"Uncle Neighbourhood's army is currently responding, but it's best to buy time with a lot of passivity, asking for immediate reinforcements!

"Mmmm... Lord Flair. I'm sorry, but that's what happened. I beg your pardon here."

"Please wait!

I spoke in haste to the king who tried to turn back inside the castle. Are you in quite a hurry, the king's face has no fine dust, such as an earlier smile, and a deep wrinkle carved between his brows.

"I don't know how much help I can do, but we can help. I still call myself a brave man. The demon army is attacking us, but we can't pretend not to see it."

"Lord Flair...... I'm sorry. Then don't hesitate to lend me that power. - Get the whole army ready to go! We'll beat the demons out of our country without one left!

"Ha ha!

The knights rushing out. I'm guessing many of them intend to arm themselves by decrees to gather troops scattered throughout the country and by soldiers staying in the castle. At the same time it should consolidate the protection of the King's capital and evacuate the inhabitants of the surrounding towns and villages. If it's true, I'd love to jump out without waiting for them to be ready, but we don't have members at our party who can use massive attack magic. Regardless of the few opponents, the big army opponents really lack a decision-maker. All we can do now is march out with the armies of the Kingdom of Strom and serve as enemy generals.

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"Out!"

By decree of the King, the gathered army began marching. It was that night that the troops staying in the castle were ready to launch. It seemed reckless for the Great Army to go out in about half a day's preparation, but the King seemed to prioritize speed over numbering. They say Heavy Squads will be in the shape of chasing after them with food, water, supplies that said arrows and potions, first letting the troops who fight directly go first and then proceeding as they join the armies everywhere. Naturally I accompany the advance party with the king. I know it's a quick move as a suddenly convoked army, but it still seemed to move slower than individuals and take days to get there.

"We would like to report you! It looks like Uncle Borderline's army is devastated and the demons are beginning to attack the surrounding towns and villages!

"Marquis Gents' army has begun to stall!

"The Kingdom of Bordeaux has sent reinforcements!

"We've been contacted that the Llumiere Sacred Knights have marched out for rescue!

Information that pops in one after the other as you progress. Reinforcements were dispatched from the great kingdom of Bordeaux and my native country greatly enlivened the soldiers, but after all, with all the bad reports of the majority of them, the boulder king also remained a stern face. The Demon Army - I call it this because it is an army of demons led by the Demons - appears to be attacking neighboring towns and villages gradually with allowances as soon as they avalanche into the Strom Kingdom. Kill, take, offend. Soldiers and nobles who stood up to stop them have fallen to their best and are left in the wild until this army arrives. I just want to get in contact with the Demon Army as soon as possible, but the march speed was behind schedule because it's progressing while engaging the armies everywhere.

"Do we have one more day before we make contact with them..."

In the tent of a camping land, the king roars with his arms in his arms. The current strength of the Royal Strom Army is about twice as high as it was when it left the castle - it has swelled to about 10,000, but analyzing the information gathered, it is expected that the number of enemies will be about the same. Most of the enemies are lowly demons such as goblins, so the quality of the army seems to be greatly above that of this side.

"How's the enemy?

"Stopping by information from the scouts, we now seem to be stopping our legs. Down the city of Berge, stationed there."

"In the meantime, what are the residents looking at..."

"They moved too fast, they didn't have time to evacuate."

Gentlemen whining in remorse. Probably from the front - if it's a battle between the army and the army, there's a big chance this side will win. But we don't know what happens if the enemy takes hostages. If they put the irresistible inhabitants in front of them and make them into meat walls, they can't even get their hands on this one. That possibility should be considered by all the kings and generals, but I have not dared to speak out.

"... if the enemy shields the inhabitants, attack them."

"Your Majesty!?

All the surprised generals paid attention to the king. The king who spoke kept his grim face as if he had forgotten somewhere the gentle look he usually gave, repeating the same words.

"Attack. Even if we don't get our hands on it, the hostages can't be released safely. Then the inhabitants must abandon them in order to protect the lives of their soldiers."

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The King's words are true. Enemies are a bunch of outward roads that don't seem to think anything about people's lives. Even if we evade the battle here, they will only kill us indiscriminately after we have been tampered with or fed by demons. But - and I think.

I want to jump out and rescue them as soon as I tell them the truth. Because as long as you slap a general who leads the army, you can't possibly do things like lead the demonic army, where demons make up the majority. I think we can provoke the enemy generals to a certain extent. But that lacks a decision-maker. At least another hand, unless you can accompany us... But even if I am a brave man. You should jump in here aware of the danger. If we succeed, we may be able to multiply the confusion and let the residents escape. That's when I tried to advance, and suddenly there was noise outside.

"What the fuck!

"Enemy attack!?

"Protect Your Majesty!

A Kingsguard knight cemented the king's perimeter and a general who was in the tent popped out. And when I rushed out, amazingly, there was a familiar figure standing there.

"La, mr. Lapis!?

"Mr. Flair!? Why are you here..."

As surprised as I was to see her, she was also surprised by me. Naturally, this is not Llumiere or the Kingdom of Bordeaux, because it is a far away Kingdom of Strom. Why is she here when we met at the Levre Empire dinner party!? No way, Ladies and Gentlemen Rubias, did the Brave Party of the Kingdom of Bordeaux rush to rescue you? All the soldiers who surrounded her and armed her, either because they found it to be my acquaintance, lowered their weapons in bewilderment.

"Lord Flair. Sounds like you know her, but who is she?

To the king who came out of the tent, I answer with confusion.

"She is… a brave party proud of the Kingdom of Bordeaux, one of its members. His name is Lapis. He is also an excellent instructor, single-handedly destroying Rich and producing a large number of outstanding students"

Though Zawari and I made a scene for a moment, you all became quiet when you remembered that it was right in front of the king. Her valiant name does not remain solely within Bordeaux, but is now becoming known in every country. Of course, in my home country, Llumiere, or in this strom kingdom.

"Lord Lapis, more famous for his rumors."

"Yes. I'll see you first, Your Grace. My name is Lapis."

Dressed in short cleric clothing with sleeves, she drowned her head in front of Her Majesty saying so. Her blonde hair flowing sarally on its beautiful side is like a piece of art. Even me of the same sex is so fascinating that I breathe for a moment that all the kings and generals will have been about to be unwittingly distracted.

"Gohon...... May I interpret the fact that Lord Lapis has appeared here to mean that a brave party in the Kingdom of Bordeaux has rushed to reinforcements?

"Unfortunately, Your Majesty, I'm the only one who showed up here. Since the brave Rubias and the other members are currently on their way to the King's Capital. Waiting for them is unlikely to make it, so I'm the only one who's done it ahead of time."

When I found out there was only one person who showed up, your faces clouded for just a moment. Except for our Llumiere brave party. Unlike you, we see her fight in person. How comforting it is that she just came. As a reinforcement, you won't want any more.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. Her fighting power greatly outweighs not only me, but the brave men of all nations. That's the force worth 10,000 troops on its own. If she can help us, we can definitely win this fight. And if it works, it might be possible to rescue the hostages."

"Holy shit!? Is that true!?

Surprisingly, you all paid attention to Mr. Lapis. I can't help but believe I just listened to the story, such as the fact that a beautiful looking girl who isn't with you has that much fighting power. But Mr. Lapis smiles to reassure the people around him.

"I don't know how powerful I can be, but with your help, I'm sure I can help a lot of people. I'm sorry for being quick, but I want to work out an operation to rescue the hostages and crusade the enemy generals, to move this forward at the same time. What do you think?

"Absolutely. If there is one less people to sacrifice, we will work together in any way. So, what exactly do we do?

The best reinforcements that showed up in unexpected ways. Mr. Lapis and our operational meeting lasted until late at night. And the next day, an operation was launched to rescue the hostages.