I Become a Staff Officer in the Demon Army, but I Can Only Do Office Work!

August 17th.

Four days after the earthquake, I finally saw the whole thing.

The damage, to put it bluntly, is enormous.

Even if it is limited to the Pierdora position alone, it is 809 dead, 1058 wounded and 268 unknown.

Still, they say the victims are small relative to the magnitude of the earthquake.

Reasons include the fact that there were few civilians here at the military base, the fact that many people could use rescue equipment and magic to help rescue them, and the fact that evacuation was quick.

In other areas where evacuation was delayed, the damage was apparently greater despite the fact that shaking and wave heights were smaller than at the Pierdora position.

"So those of you who live now should thank you and not resent you."

"I really wish I had."

Her Majesty Hell Arche compliments me, but this one is still exposed to irrational complaints.

Although the logistics stabilized somewhat better, many are still missing.

I am struggling in my affairs to do something about it, saving paper and ink that has now become precious.

In the meantime, His Majesty came to see how things were, not to interrupt.

"It's heaven compared to a few days ago. Because it was Setouchi who lived or died."

"But we're not back to pre-earthquake standards yet"

"Isn't that too desirable?

With that said, His Majesty flaunts his shoulder.

I don't have to agree with myself, but the goal is still to "get back to normal".

It's okay because this is still a military base, but in normal towns and such, we crave "everyday".

"There's not much I can do. You seem to have a habit of saying that."

"I'll do it right."

That said, there's no way I'm gonna get any easier here.

When it comes to the affected areas, the provisional command is a heavenly environment.

Particularly terrible would be the port town of Cerrijos, occupied by the human army, on the front line, with no military facilities and seemingly impassable streets.

According to the reconnaissance report, the damage is immense.

No matter how many enemies this is - no, let's not think about it. Didn't His Majesty just tell you not to think deeply either?

Don't think, don't think...

"Akira, what's wrong?

"No, it's nothing. Just a little tired."

"... you're a lousy liar, so I suggest you speak honestly."

Yes, His Majesty was the one who couldn't get through the fallacy of this hand.

I can't help but lie when they read it in my heart.

"Let's leave the human army to the human army. I know how Akira feels, but even the human army is a powerful enemy in manipulating numerous mechanical weapons. You'll soon recover from the mess."

"... I hope so"

As for myself knowing that disaster, I really do.

Fighting with the hatred of the human army, it's all the more so because most of them are civilians in the harbour town of Celihos.

While I look forward to their actions, I gather the paperwork and prepare for the meeting.

It is still a meeting today. Conferences are not places to create, but places to coordinate. Should be.

This time he will be familiar with Commander Oliveira, while discussing the situation report and the future.

"Your Majesty, it's time"

"Whoa, well. Is it this time already? Let's get this over with. How could a meeting be so unmotivated?"

I fully agree with His Majesty.

Really, it doesn't stop being a wasted meeting.

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"- So the current state of chaos in the coastal region is heading towards an end. The barracks are recovering well, and I was wondering if there would be less trouble for the moment."

"Thank you, Akira"

Well, it's a meeting.

That said, it's not a big deal because it's a meeting for exchanging information and reporting.

Commander Oliveira was not particularly angry either. On the contrary, he is pleased. Have you learned the gratitude of the barracks now?

"Now, gentlemen, the status quo is as reported by each department. Many casualties have been made, but the crisis is taking off. On top of that, I want to decide what to do in the future. I ask for your free opinion."

The meeting moves on to the next agenda.

I mean, it's future policy.

But not that many choices.

Because we can't just leave our troops on the ground like this. Retreat here with only minimal troop strength.

This would be appropriate.

Meetings like this, where greats participate, are something that everyone is cautious about speaking to.

Self-preservation and such work makes it easier to follow the opinions of those who spoke first.

Don't you guys have any experience?

"What do you think, Mr. O.? There are quite a few times when you get asked," I agree with Mr. XX, "right?

Same as that.

That's why I was the first to speak. It's a win.

As a barracks station station station, I don't like leaving less than 30,000 troops in the Pierdora position any longer to continue my barracks operations.

Can you stay here! I'm going home to Gross Stadt! is.

So look at the fold and make an opinion - before I did, there was a guy who raised his hand nibbling. It is Oliveira, commander of the combat unit.

I only have a bad feeling.

"Sire, may I?

"Oliveira? Don't worry, you're free to say it."

"Ha, now if you'll excuse me - Tournaisen. Will you hand out the example materials to everyone?"

Huh? Materials? Now?

I wonder if you could distribute that beforehand.

No, is that what this is all about? You don't give me time to consider it, you don't let me argue, you try to force me to make a decision here to pass an opinion?

What the hell do you do until you do that? Once we get here, it's settled.

The material given to me by Commander Oliveira's deputy named Tournaizen bore this title.

"Preparation of Proposed Operation Celiphos Recapture: Oricis Oliveira, Commander of the Army on the Third Side of the Demon King's Army"

... this shit, your majesty told you that much and you haven't given up yet.

He says he's down to his life, but he's persistent.

Commander Oliveira, who confirmed that the dossier had gone to everyone, coughed up twice and then began his speech.

"Now, as you can see from the subject, I hereby propose 'Operation Celiphos Recapture' and seek Your Majesty's leave.

The other day, His Majesty decided to postpone the offensive operation indefinitely, but about that, the officer also deplores its correctness. "

That's a lie, isn't it?

You said we were gonna eat up a lot then and go on offense, didn't you?

"But our Demon King's Army's desperate efforts have secured our supply route, and although we have not yet reached our pre-disaster standards, we have created room"

It's like saying it was done because of you.

It's the Corps of Engineers and the Statue of Demons that worked hard on the street restoration, though you guys shouldn't be fighting units.

But still he kept talking and told us the biggest reason to do offensive operations now.

That is the additional report from the reconnaissance unit.

Apparently, the damage to the port town of Celihos is not a big story.

Coastal areas are devastated.

Neither the city nor even the removal of debris proceeded, with the fire still smoking everywhere.

And more importantly, the only street that connects the town of Celihos to the human army garrison is rendered impassable by the collapse of the mountain.

The human army seems to be worried about dealing with it, and the work is not progressing.

No matter how hard I try, an estimate has been made that it will take more than two weeks to open.

Though the town of Cerrihos is spreading toward the mountains, there shouldn't be much reserves.

In addition, the road connecting Pierdora and Celiphos is alive and well.

"I mean, they're already dead. Considering that it's been four days, no matter how powerful the army is, we're on the verge of starvation."

Someone snorted at Commander Oliveira's words, I see.

Looking at the faces of the participants, there is a great deal of "endorsement". This is not good.

"Therefore, we thought this was a good opportunity. If we go out now, Celihos can be recaptured with very little damage.

Regardless, there will be problems such as the removal of debris after the occupation, which can also be described as end-of-life problems. If this succeeds, it will be the first time in a long time that we have succeeded in our offensive.

The human army will give in to His Majesty's glory!

When Oliveira finished saying everything, a little applause arose.

Oh, no, no.

This really adopts offensive operations. Before we do that, we have to argue as a barracks station.

"Commander Oliveira, may I?

"... what? Say it quickly because I want to take a vote."

I'm not familiar with tactics, but I disagree with this offensive operation.

When I told him clearly, he said, "Ho ho? I said," I turned my eyes as if to provoke you obviously.

"First and foremost, we are not getting enough supplies to withstand the offense. The barracks are still fragile, and it is premature to attack at a time when there are still significant claw marks of disaster elsewhere."

"So when do you think it's appropriate?

"... as soon as possible, I thought it would take three months"

I don't even have to think about it.

Even if Celibas and Pierdola say they are at the end of their eyes and noses, they are where it would normally take a few days if they marched.

It will be our job to support the belly of that army.

Regardless, securing a barracks station in offensive operations is also my job, so if you tell me to do it, I will.

But now they took supplies to the tsunami. I don't have much storage, and I want you to go to the affected area if you have time to attack.

but Oliveira doesn't seem to think so.

"Support for the affected areas should be left to the local forces. Besides, all I have to do is attack down the town of Cerrihos. You wouldn't have to worry about anything, would you?

"No. Assuming we drop Celiphos, we will have to continue to provide support for the troops stationed in Celiphos, and there will be counterattacks from the human army that restored the streets.

In contrast, we must continue to send supplies on vulnerable barracks. "

"Impossible, are you trying to say? Are you still in charge of the barracks?

"I'm not even saying it's impossible. But understand that it's very tough."

It's a disaster, and I don't want to do it, even though I need a lot of supplies that are different from combat, in addition to that, to supply the supplies I need for combat.

Even though Pierdora and Celihos are not the only affected areas.

"There will also be many civilians living in the town of Cerrijos.

Even if enemy soldiers are sent backwards as prisoners, they civilians must remain on the ground. Considering the care... "

It's impossible.

A word I don't really want to use as a barracks officer, but I can't.

But before I finished saying everything, Oliveira said.

"I'm not worried about that. All local residents should be buried with the enemy soldiers."

"Become - are you insane?

"What are you. You still don't like getting your hands on the same person?

You're the one who kept killing humans, indirectly, calling them supplies?

"It's not!

It is true that the use of disaster to carry out war at its advantage is in itself a well-heard story. The problem is then.

I don't see anything wrong with using disasters to launch an offensive, occupy towns, and slaughter local residents who suffered and feared disasters as sane shacks for me.

Or is my feeling weird?

If you look around, the expressions vary. From bitter faces, decent faces. Half agree or disagree. Can you still push this...?

"I disagree. Such barbaric acts only defile the name of His Majesty the Demon King!

"They've done the same thing to us many times. Why shouldn't we do the same!?"

The words were decisive.

I know what the human army does. Because of this, Mr. Sophia became an orphan.

That circumstance will not be the only one Mr. Sophia has. There must be others. There will be some in this room, too. Even if it's not me, there must be some guy I know who did.

That's what changed their faces.

"But that's why..."

I tried to argue further. But he stabbed Todome before that.

"Are you sure you're conspiring with the human army? I can't believe we're sheltering them that far..."

Oh, not good.

The more I argue, the closer my race of "humans" gets.

You won't really be able to hang suspicions because of His Majesty's presence, but the groove with the other troops deepens.

Even though the presence of a barracks station has finally been acknowledged.

It would be negative instead of being attributed to nothing. If that were the case, Mr. Sophia and the others would also be seen as "accomplices".

... I have to bend my beliefs here. Otherwise, they'll be annoyed.

"I am not conspiring with the human army. I am the one who pledges absolute loyalty to His Majesty the Demon King Hel Arche. Don't get me wrong."

That's what I said, I stopped speaking. I have no further objections, let me mean.

"Then it's good"

That's what Oliveira said, then she had a laugh of victory.

Sure, this time it would be his win.

Is this the result of doing everything possible to restore the streets? But if I tell you if you have any other choices - maybe, you don't.

"But I understand the suspicions of the station well. On top of that, I'd like to take a vote. Is that okay? Does anyone else have an opinion?

I had nothing else to give my opinion on.

His Majesty nominated several executives, but all opinions were the same and "agree with Commander Oliveira".

No more hitters, right?

"Then we will take a vote. Your Majesty, may I?

"... ah"

And the execution of the Celiphos recapture operation was decided.

Later, we will simply pack the details.

At the end of the meeting, as we all went home three and five times, I slammed into the desk in the conference room and whined.

"... there's no such thing as war."