Just when the Capes followed the devastated town of Ingratus.

In the meeting room at Caputo Castle, two men were across the street.

On the other hand, Rex Rey Vassileus, now King of Legnatrics.

And on the other hand, Enops Vigota, Minister of Defence.

Needless to say, the content of the conversation.

About the war that is currently undermining us.

But while King Rex has a difficult face, somehow there was room for Enops' expression.

It is Ivy, the Knights Commander, who watches those two exchanges without changing his expression a little further from the King.

But inside she also remembered anxiety.

"No problem, because we have Orihalcon"

Because Enops' report was too flabby.

The war situation sucks clearly.

The fires in the Silva Forest, the destruction of Dinde and Thame have delayed the replenishment of supplies and made it difficult to maintain the front.

They also devote their efforts to firefighting and rebuilding towns, but there is no room for that in today's Legnatrics.

On the other side of the empire, one young animator after the other appears, rather the power of the war seems to be enhanced.

In this situation, why can Enopes, the Minister of Defence, afford it?

Ivy had no idea.

"If only that control mechanism had been completed, the kingdom of Orines and the Inheria Empire would no longer be enough to fear"

Aside from whether Enops' confidence was in line with his strength, the invention of the back booster with Orihalcon was certainly revolutionary.

If we can fly, we will also solve the problem of supplies.

On the contrary, it will even be possible to ignore the defensive line and attack the imperial capital as it is.

Yes, Ivy understands its usefulness.

"That being said, doesn't the first test operation seem to have failed"

Absolutely, King Rex is right.

No matter how revolutionary, you can't send six people out and put in a substitute like five people dying in action.

It didn't seem to Ivy that Enops didn't understand what I found out.

Then where the hell is that margin coming from?

"due to unforeseen circumstances."

"The war will be accompanied by unforeseen circumstances, without being able to deal with them."

"As long as it's done, you'll always get a definite result"

"Isn't that all from earlier? Huh! What we seek in this cornered situation is not an uncertain future victory, a breakdown of the status quo. I thought that was something you understood, Enops!

King Rex absurds his voice.

Too powerful, Ivy's back wet with cold sweat.

Still - Enops doesn't break his spare look.

And then or never, I repeated a similar word against King Rex again.

"As long as we have the power of Orihalcon, we can also break the status quo. So much so that Orihalcon is a wonderful substance."

"... Huh!

Don't!

King Rex held his fist and slapped his desk hard.

"We're not talking, you need to leave!

Enops, so ordered, does not appear to move at all, but rises with a calm expression.

And when he bowed his head to King Rex, he left the conference room flat.

"I missed it, Enops..."

Earlier replies were surprising for Ivy as well.

Ivy, who was the head of the Knights under the direct command of the King and was allowed to move somewhat to his liking.

Enops didn't seem to think much of her like that - at least Ivy did, because he respected him.

Enops is not an animator.

But he is said to be the strongest Animus rider, and only one old generation Plumbum aircraft is such a monster that he can drop the anima.

Animus isn't the only one who's good at it.

Flexible flesh, excellent physical skills, cold war deposited personality so much that they say ”no heart," extraordinary judgment that always derives the right answer.

They bought those high abilities and even went up to the rank of Minister of Defense, even though they were from a Heping soldier.

In fact, it is also said that the war against the Empire would have already been lost if he had not been here.

Why would such a man abandon all manoeuvres and say ”as long as there's an orihalcon, it's enough” out of the question?

Ivy was feeling, looking at the door he had disappeared, as if it had not been possessed.

It's Ivy.

"Ha."

"How do you see the transformation of Enops?

King Rex said he missed out on Enops, but not a man narrow enough to trump there.

Explore the cause first, if that's something that can be corrected, give it another chance.

To King Rex's inquiry, Ivy had one idea.

"I'm wondering if our connection to Gilido is affecting it."

"I still read that or I agree"

Gilido Mistrut.

He is a high priest of Gratianism rooted in the Kingdom of Legnatrics.

A high priest was a position that was sometimes so charismatic that it could be worshipped by Gratians that it could not be ignored from the kingdom.

In fact, in the days of the former king - that is, King Rex's father - the Church of Gratia has become so powerful that it even intervenes in politics.

As a result of all those policies that induce too much profit, they have led to a drastic decline in State power and force, and they are paying off that scratch exactly now.

There is almost no nation that challenges war against an absolutely losing opponent.

In other words, if the Kingdom of Legnatrics had been able to maintain even its previous force, it would not have even been at war with the Empire from the outset.

But even now, it's a later festival.

The only thing modern humans can do is to continue the reflection of history in order not to repeat the same mistakes.

But Enops, who should have experienced that reflection in real time, is now connected to Gilido, the archpriest in a progressive fashion.

"Have you drowned in your lust for power and lost sight of the right things? Or do you dare repeat those words and actions"

If it's a daring action, what the hell is it for?

Ivy thought the former made more sense, but what would Enops drown in desire with ease?

Um, a strong man.

Ivy looking at his disappearing door again.

Silence flows through the conference room.

Occasionally, King Rex swallows tea lightly and exhales "ha".

Just that quiet space.

That time lasted for a while, and a little while later, King Rex opened his mouth to the lid.

"I also understand that Orihalcon is a wonderful substance."

"... Huh?

Ivy accidentally gave a distracted voice.

Just to amplify the magic, King Rex should have received little or no specific explanation from Enops for Orihalcon.

What did you think was great with?

Ivy doesn't understand it at all.

In the first place, King Rex was disappointed with Enops, who just said, "Orihalcon is wonderful."

"Sure, we may have enough power to just change the war situation, but that's not enough. No matter how good Orihalcon is."

Ivy uncomfortable with King Rex's words and actions.

But that was only part of the scope that fits in by flattering myself that I was "overthinking”.

◇ ◇ ◇

Ivy returns to his quarters and heads straight to his room.

The dormitories, which were busy when they had just summoned the otherworlds, have now become much quieter.

There were 39 people at first, and now only 13.

There's no other way to be quiet.

"Now if the cause of death is caused by war, I can still convince you..."

Ivy shrugged unintentionally when she saw the long hallway through which no one would pass and felt lonely.

Accidents, executions, sudden attacks by imperial generals, failed test operations, and revenge on the Cape.

No definitive information has yet been received, but two towns, Dinde and Thame, are said to have already been devastated.

I had an idea why she hated the students in the same studio that far, and the kingdom - Ivy.

I thought it was the beginning that was just a pleasure killer, but I changed my mind by certain words that Pranas told me.

'Ivy, what would you say if someone killed me and impersonated me with that sin?

Planus, important to Ivy - should be protected above all else, was childhood friendly.

At a young age, the nasty Ivy was just pulling around her dear Planus, but one day they started trying to protect her with a clear consciousness.

The relationship remains unchanged.

Awakened as an animator, Ivy joined the Knights thinking that "protecting the kingdom would also protect Planus”.

And in the form of pursuing Ivy, Planus, who had an excellent magical talent from the beginning, became a kingdom magician after his fierce studies.

Anima is also a kind of magic, so those with superior magical talents are often used as animators.

But it's a strange story that Planus couldn't use Anima and Ivy had no magical talent at all.

"Hello, Captain."

Speaking from behind, Ivy looked back.

"Oh, Rayna. Hello."

With a nostalgic grin brown hair, she was Raina, the woman in charge of the Knights deskwork.

The knights, other than Ivy, have been sent to the front line, but several of the clerical men remain in their quarters.

She was one of them.

"If I was captain, I'd look good lately. I don't have a floating face, and I'm pale. Sure, it was a meeting earlier, wasn't it?

"Oh, sort of."

"Again, the war doesn't seem to be perfect, I hope everyone is safe"

By everyone, I mean the face of the Knights.

The death of the Anima user is a great loss, under no circumstances could Ivy have told him to retreat before the barrier was gone, but there are no human beings in the Knights who can escape only themselves at the expense of the lives of others.

Already from the front line, reports of the deaths of several people had been received.

Rayna still doesn't know that.

"You can't let the humans who are left in the king's capital look like this, because they're all fighting hard!

"... you're right"

"Oh, no, you never said that to the captain!?

"Never mind, Raina is right. I, too, need to laugh so that I can welcome their triumph with a smile at any time."

"Captain......"

Just because you're a knight captain doesn't necessarily mean you're right.

Dark emotions attract nature and misfortune.

Ivy told herself that even if that was just a wishful behavior, at least she wouldn't laugh about herself being in the King's Capital to make the war a little better.

"Having said that, it's hard to force myself to laugh, so can I try and tell you a fun story?

I don't need any haste.

I was going to take my time in my room anyway, Ivy agreed comfortably.

"Example back booster, they can move on to the next test right away. If this succeeds, we can carry supplies, we can send reinforcements, everyone in the Knights should cheer us up!

"... yeah, right"

When it came to fun stories, Ivy thought she'd show off even in the delightful episode that happened in her quarters.

It's a rare topic for Rayna, who is the clerk of the Knights but doesn't show much interest in new weapons, etc.

Besides, where the hell have you been purchasing information that you can move on to the next test?

"Do you care that your last test failed?

"Five people are dead, of course."

Moreover, Gui is currently closed to the clinic in a progressive form.

We can't even meet Ivy, it was only natural for her to have mistrust.

Rayna should know about that, too, but she said with the same nostalgic smile as usual.

"Don't worry, Orihalcon is a great substance"

To a familiar phrase, Ivy's heart beats dokun.

But I tell myself that I just happened to have a similar word, and I respond with calm.

"No matter how good you are, I don't think one or two exams will solve all your problems."

"It's okay, because Orihalcon is a great substance"

"That's hard to convince, Rayna."

"I'm fine, because Orihalcon is a great substance"

… is it really my fault?

Ivy doubted herself first.

Maybe my values are just strange after a while, he said.

But I will deny it immediately.

Even if Orihalcon had the superior nature to give you Anima's output, it's not without flaws.

The principle is unknown, because the Orihalcon itself has difficulty in its durability, and control is still not perfect.

When it is - say Enops and say Raina, why believe it blindly?

"Captain, as long as we have Orihalcon, all problems will be solved."

It was unnecessarily creepy that my expression remained the same as usual.

Ivy feels chilly in her spine and tries to break the story and leave the scene, even though she thinks it's half forceful.

"I'm sorry, I don't have time, so it's time for me to go back to my room."

"Oh, I'm sorry I stopped you."

"No, never mind"

Ivy walks away from the spot early.

Rayna pulled her off like that.

"Captain!

I really wanted to ignore it and walk away, but I can't do that to Ivy.

Stopped, looking back - Rayna told him with a gentle smile.

"Please cheer up"

Same as always, it's Rayna.

That is why the abnormality of what I said and did earlier stands out.

"Oh, thank you"

Ivy left the scene when she made the most natural smile she could and replied.

Continue down the hallway hoping to not see anyone and reach the front of your own room.

"Phew," he exhaled loudly. Once he calmed his mind, he unlocked and opened the door.

Of course there's nobody in there.

Ivy walked into the room with that in mind and accidentally raised her voice when she saw her (...) sitting in the chair.

"Wow!

"Hih!? Hey, what's up, Ivy!?

It was Planus there.

She has the key to Ivy's room, and she visits the room quite often, I should have gotten used to it.

Looking at Ivy, who was clearly not normal, Planus approached her as she stood worried at the entrance to the room.

And touch the blue cheeks.

"Terrible complexion. You should get some rest."

Touching the tenderness of childhood tampering, the power falls all the way out of Ivy's body.

Bohu.

Planus' movement rests completely on Ivy, who suddenly jumps into his chest.

"Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa! 'I was so happy that I wanted to scream in my heart, but I felt better and turned my arms around my back.

Healing Ivy's broken heart is a priority.

But - Planus had a priority that should be given more than that.

"Ivy."

Called his name in his ear, Ivy opened his eyes thinly in Pranas' chest.

Though accidental, I didn't expect you to be embraced and comforted by the object you should protect.

One dying otherworlder after another, a kingdom to be hunted down, and a strange discomfort about this Orihalcon.

It was probably only a matter of time before fatigue reached its limit.

In that sense, should we think that Ivy's opponent who was able to expose his weakness was good in Planus?

The weak Ivy now is unlikely to withstand the warmth and softness of Planus and the relief it is wrapped in.

Just a little more, just a little more - that's how sweet Ivy's ears are, and Pranas whispered again.

"Orihalcon is a great substance"

In one day today, I heard so many phrases that I didn't like them.

Dokun, dokun, dokun.

The more my heart aches, the louder it sounds.

Ivy was in her chest, forgetting to even breathe and opening her dry eyes.