Time flies again for a while after the covenant is concluded, and it is time for winter to end. Olympia is returning to the Demon Empire to teach me how the army is moving over there. Already the Demon Imperial Army is ready and will resume war with the kingdom soon.

The information is being circulated to the King through Sofi. This one was also ready for the battle to come, and we were done preparing supplies and securing troop numbers, so all we had to do later was wait for the battle to begin.

And in that, finally, information came in that the Demonic Imperial Army had moved. They're putting out a large army of 10,000 men over the last fortress battle to recapture Fort Istria first. There are currently about 500 soldiers in the fort, but the difference in power is hopeless.

There's just Elle over there. She will be fine by herself even if it comes down to it, as her surgical arm has risen recently and her tactical ceremony has grown to the point where she can normally shoot.

Well, before the fort is attacked, it looks like we're planning to open a front there so they don't break through the plain in front of us. If they do put in dragons over there, this terrain, which is easy to fight in group, is more advantageous.

Four of the brave men are, of course, to be put on the front line. Among other things, Fairis is in charge of backup support, but this time I'm going to be fought with one of the Magic Master Squads. Honestly I don't think I can command this world's demon mentors to their level, but one person can manage, so it'll be fine.

With that said, I think Elle heard some poignant stories about coming back before winter was over, but he's still in the fort. I was a little concerned, so I decided to keep in touch.

(El, can you hear me?

(... Are you the master? What is it?

Elle came into the reading, but was in a different place from the fort because of Elle's magical reaction to the magic props he had. It was a position that came a little from the fort toward the king's capital, so maybe he's on his way back here. If you look at the place that doesn't come back from the transfer, maybe you're sightseeing on the road.

(Are you in the process of returning to the King's Capital now?

(Yeah, well. I'd like to see the master soon)

(Well, that's fine. You made me take the trouble)

When I cut off my correspondence with Elle, I just received news from the King. The Demon Imperial Army is already marching this way, so they want us to go out immediately. We've already got our troops standing by near the border, so even if we say we're leaving, it's just the four braves. It's troublesome to be seen by Sagami and Fairis, but is it faster to fly with a metastasis?

Sophie and Natalia came as they hurried to get ready to leave with Tia. Looks like he came to say hello before he left.

"Dear Yard, is this battle okay...?

"It's okay, the odds of winning are pretty good. It's about the power of the braves, and you won't lose."

"Really... you can run away when you're in danger, so be sure to come back"

"You can't do that, Sophie. Fine, yard, come back with a good win. Because if you lose, you won't forgive me, will you?

"Oh, don't worry. When I come back, I swear I'll bring you the news of victory."

They show the usual attitude as much as possible, but I guess they still worry. I honestly think you two would be thankful to be worried. I just don't feel so bad about it, so I feel sorry for making you both worry.

I hugged them both, and then Tia, who helped me get ready, hugged them too. Too bad they're all worried and their faces are cloudy. Let's hope you're smiling when you come back.

Leaving the mansion for the castle, the other three had already gathered. These guys always act fast, so I always feel like the last when the brave guys get together.

"You're late, Lord Yard."

"I'm sorry. Everybody ready?

"Oh, I was waiting for Lord Yard to come later. Then let's get out of here."

"Don't you have to say hello or something to the king?

"Everything seems to be on some other business, so you can leave without worrying."

I wonder if errands are about secrecy. They're already moving the Olympias, and maybe there's something wrong with that. Olympia just hasn't said anything, so I don't think it's in the way of the plan.

"Right."

"It seems that even now we will arrive some time before the two armies collide. Let's hurry up."

"As for that, there is a way to jump all the way to the fort. If you don't have time, we'll go with it."

"... If you had such a thing, wouldn't you have used it before?

"There are troublesome constraints. Keep your eyes open until I say yes."

Make sure everyone closes their eyes and hurry to draw up and activate the magic formation. Advanced population metastases (Greater Mastery Report) were activated and at the next moment they were transferring right near the fort.

"Enough is enough."

The three people who opened their eyes to my words had a look of surprise at being in a place they had never seen. Fairis had experienced metastases before, so he immediately assumed that this was near his destination, but Alec and Sagami looked around with a dazzling look for some time.

"This is near Fort Istria. It won't take a day from here to the front."

"... No, Lord Yard surprises me. I had no idea you could have used such wonderful magic..."

"Metastasis... will this be available to me too?

"That's hard. Abuse if you can, so I'm not willing to teach anyone but my disciples"

"Well, I can't help it."

Sagami has still shown interest in this surgical formula, but I refused. I didn't know what was going to happen later, such as teaching this technique to someone in intelligence.

After two or three hours of walking, we were able to reach the location where the front line stronghold was located. The Demon Imperial Army hasn't gotten this far yet, so apparently this one could have gotten there first.

Alec and Sagami went to the local commanders, so I decided to look for the Magic Commander unit in charge. I haven't had any problems communicating with the people I met at the castle, but I can't talk to them until I've practiced the instructions.

When I asked where the Enchantress Squad was, I went over there and discovered a group of people wearing robes for the Enchantress. I thought maybe that would fit, and as I approached them, I realized I had a face I saw.

"Oh, Master Yard. Long time no see."

There was Elaine, a high elf who boasted more overwhelming beauty than the humans around him. I'm wearing a wild robe for the Magic Master, but seeing her perfect beauty is enough not to bother me.

I had heard that Leciana's elves would participate in this operation, but I just thought other high elves would be dispatched.

"Long time no see. But why is Lord Elaine here? Isn't it nice to be the others?

"Heh heh, it's my baby. Because I'm bored to be in Reciana all the time. Besides, I'm just the oldest, not the representative of the high elves, right?

The dull, laughing look is also full of elegance, but what you're saying is disastrous. Assuming it's a serious behavior at the top, I guess it's a recoil that's been pulling on Reciana for years. What an actionable personality.

"This time I said I couldn't and you put me in Master Yard's squad. Even your disciple, Hermia, used great magic, so I look forward to seeing what magic you, the master, can show me."

"The commander is not in the role of cutting the front and fighting..."

Well, thank God she came. If I behave in a somewhat flashy way, I won't be too conspicuous.

After a short conversation with her, I called in a member of the Mage Corps to briefly explain the instructions. I don't think these guys can shoot magic properly, so I divided it between defensive and offensive tactics, leaving the leader of the offense to the former captain's man, and the leader of the defense to Elaine, who had a translation (translator) on him.

There's no way I can give detailed instructions in battle, so I basically listened to the leader's orders during battle, and I decided to just skip the general instructions to the leader. They'll both be able to direct better than me.

Until the arrival of the Demonic Imperial Army, he trained and campaigned only for troop command. It is also true that there was nothing else to do, because it was impossible because it was not equipped to experiment either. Three days after I kept wondering if I would come early, the demonic Imperial Army was confirmed.

It is carrying many giant humanoid organisms that can be seen from a distance, and there are quite a few dragons flying in the sky. It was a force as reported, but it was terrorizing to the kingdom soldiers as if there were far more demons in the herd than I had seen before.

Since the soldiers can't fight properly as they are, my Magic Master Squad decides to crush that giant and the dragon first. Elaine alone seems to be able to do something about it, but it's not a good idea to leave it to her, so I'll have the Wizards work pretty hard on it.

I thought if this was all the difference in power, they would attack me right away, but the Demon Empire side seemed more cautious than they thought, and time went by with about two days of each other.

Reconnaissance forces and others appeared sometimes, but they were to such an extent that they would be caught up in the detection of the Mages, so much information would not have been leaked.

And during the day the enemy began to move. Apparently, it's an operation that only forces demons to storm first. It's quite intimidating to see giants and dragon armies attacking, but with the distance open, it's like giving this one time to strike.

"Lord Elaine, give me a spiritual boost and a general defense maneuver. Defense forces, tie the line against physical defense."

"Got it!

"Is it okay for all Kingdom soldiers to be the target of the effect?

"Oh, yeah"

I'm not in a riot yet, so I'm going to have you follow my instructions here. After hearing my words, Elaine immediately activated the operation. The effect on one person is small because it is aimed at all soldiers in the kingdom, but the upset of the soldiers seems to have healed.

"Attack troops aim for the dragon first. Like using a procedure that can penetrate scales like cold air and electricity."

"Got it!

At my behest, he begins to chant simultaneously, releasing the rituals one after the other towards a herd of dragons. Just a few attacks go by, and at the speed of the dragon, it reaches this army in an instant.

I drew the magic team and activated it. Class 4 tactical formula, retardation (slough) activated, and the dragons headed this way at a tremendous speed fell to such an extent that they seemed to be barely moving, as if snails were crawling.

Then the Giants slowed down, and the Demon Imperial Army seems upset that the demons suddenly stopped moving. The target's arrows and attack ceremonies fly through the demons for once, but they are foggy without breaking through this junction.

"Drop the dragon now. This is where the giant keeps his feet."

"Got it!

The dragons, which had no effect at all in the procedure of about one or two shots, but could not move and could not even avoid, devoured a large number of the technique released by the demon conductors, decreasing their number.

Seeing one demon after another that can be crusaded by gathering dozens of those demon mentors, the morale of the Kingdom soldiers is also rising. On the contrary, there is widespread agitation among the Demonic Imperial Army, and the archers and demon mentors who unleash the ritual do not seem to be working well together.

"The Demon Commander Squad is holding me back. Now is a good time!

A commander gives instructions to the Archer Squad, releasing arrows one after the other toward immobile dragons and giants. The dragon doesn't seem to have a bow working thanks to the stiff scales, but the giants aren't as hard on the skin as the dragon, so the arrows are starting to sting a little bit.

"Don't aim for your body, they'll play you! Eyes, eyes!

When I checked with the Demon Empire while watching the commander give instructions out loud, the opponent unleashed massive amounts of black wolves and demons about the same size. It's hard to stop all that. Let Alec and the others do their best here.

The demons and avant-garde troops who have reached this point are engaged in intense battle. Thanks to Elaine's defensive technique, he seemed to be able to fight more than just one another, taking out the demons one by one while getting the wounded out.

By this time the dragons and giants had been reduced to about three-quarters, and the commander of the demonic empire, finally aware of his disadvantage, began to withdraw temporarily. This one ended up with quite a few wounded, but it turned out to be quite a blow to Demon Squad, the enemy tiger's son.

Considering the Olympians' reinforcements, the victory would be assured at this rate.

The next day, even though it was dominant, the Royal Army was being pushed one by one by the Demonic Imperial Army. I guess they also decided it was better to say that they pushed with a number of forces at once. Sure enough, the demons alone are full of people, so attacking them in numbers is effective.

The commander was desperately inspiring the soldiers, but the soldiers who were exhausted in yesterday's battle were at their best because they outnumbered the attacks of the Demon Empire soldiers coming more than yesterday.

I think the front line will collapse in a little while as it is, but the Demon Commander unit was only letting it focus on defense. Some are surprised by my judgment, but it is assumed that the Royal Army cannot win alone in the first place.

The soldiers of the Demon Empire gained even more momentum, and when everyone began to think that they might be broken through the front lines as they were, there was a voice coming from behind the Demon Empire. Without the surgical support, the morale of the kingdoms would have been zero with this voice.

The soldiers of the Demon Empire who came to reinforce us were flying the Gran family flag, so we knew immediately who had come to reinforce us. The Second Enchantress of the Demonic Empire, led by Olympia, is composed of most of its troops. That number amounts to a thousand, and is one of the finest troops in the Demon Empire with more than five times as many Demon Instructors as the kingdom.

"Grand Marquis is here for reinforcements! Now is the time to defeat the Royal Army!

The Demon Imperial Army was trying to ravage the Royal Army by enlivening the arrival of further reinforcements, but the troops it thought were starting to attack the same Demon Imperial Army. The Demon Imperial Army, attacked by troops supposed to be allies, was confused and the attack on the Royal Army stopped.

I did not miss this opportunity to instruct the demon leaders in charge of the attack to attack with all their might, and I went forward. To tell Alec, who is fighting on the front line, about this, to restore the morale of the kingdom soldiers.

"Lord Alec, now is the time. The Demon Empire is confused by betrayal. This was a secret operation that His Majesty the King acknowledged."

"Really! All right, everybody! Earlier troops are this reinforcement! We're gonna blackmail the Demon Imperial Army!

The kingdom soldiers, vibrant in Russia by Alec's words, stormed the demonic Imperial Army, still at the extreme of chaos. The Demon Commander unit had been instructed to focus on demons, so only demonic imperial soldiers with reduced morale could not stop the kingdom soldiers who had gained momentum, and had lost their number of advantages.

After the battle was over, the Demon Imperial Army was in a state of devastation, and the victory of the kingdom was something anyone could see in their eyes.

The Demon Imperial Army and the Royal Army who came to reinforce us were in a state of confusion, so hurry forward and tell them they are not enemies. The commander, who was stubborn, also gave a convincing look when he told him that it was an instruction from the King and showed a piece of paper with the Kingdom's seal on it.

Olympia has come forward, so I'm moving closer from here with Alec, Sagami and the commanders. I noticed this one. She was waving gently.

"You're the collaborator on the side of the Demon Empire, aren't you? My name is Alec Ray Gilfrea."

"Here we go, my name is Olympia Lea Gran Darro. We were able to arrive earlier than planned because there were fewer people in the defense of the Imperial City than we thought, but it seemed like a dangerous place."

"Thank you. What will we do after this?

"Didn't you hear what happened after this? The imperial capital is currently held down by Stark nobles and about 2,000 soldiers. You seem alarmed to think you're on your side about the kingdom, but I'll slap you there."

"Really... Lord Yard hear anything?

"Oh, I hear that's what you were planning. They told me to keep it a secret until it was critical."

What the King and Olympia tied that day was a covenant to help only the Gran family. The nobles of the Demon Empire seemed to think they had approved the replacement of the top of the Empire, but they knew that it would do no good for the Kingdom to admit such a thing. It is worse to be deceived.

"Lord Olympia, let's head to the Imperial City."

"Yes."

The two armies began marching toward the Imperial Capital, spearheaded by the Magic Legion. Fortunately, there was still a large quantity of supplies available to the Demon Imperial Army, so the march has no effect. The march is slow, but you will reach the Imperial City in a week's time, even late.