Kochugunshikan Boukensha ni Naru

"Well, let me know if you have anything."

"Ha"

Lord Corinth's footsteps are moving away. ……Was saved. Those eyes were serious. At that time, if it was too late to stop, everyone was dead. No, I would have been killed even if I made a mistake. I've never been closer to death in my life. It was really dangerous. Fortunately, we managed to find it useful.

Chief: "Do you really betray the country?"

"... of course, do you want to die, shut up?"

He drew a dagger to show that he was serious. There is a degree to a vicious remark. Do you think that Sir Corinth has left with Sir? They looked around as if they were aware of their intentions. You can't feel the appearance, the sound, or even the sign, but you must be there. There must be no.

He seems to be very intelligent. I don't think this is a problem, but everyone's life is at stake. No extra danger should be committed. But you need to open your chest collar and talk to everyone. In any case, you have to decide on your future policy.

Check before you dispose of the corpse. Soon the main one also gathered around the corpse. I check again, but it looks terrible, and I have never seen such a corpse.

"What is this ...?"

At a glance, you can see that it is not a cut with a blade. That shrill, unheard sound. Did you release anything? It's no wonder that Sir Corinth had plenty of time to spare. I could have killed us all with just one artifact that the servant had. What a terrible weapon!

"Look at the cross section of this bone, it looks like it's burned out."

"Sure, it smelled like burning."

"... I can't believe there is anything in this world that burns down humans with their bones."

"It was an artifact I hadn't even heard of in rumors. Perhaps that was something called a sacred treasure."

"The sacred treasure ... really existed"

"They made it easy to carry. Let's divide it and dispose of it in the example place. After that, we all gathered at the hideout.

Everyone nodded silently. To be honest, it would take more time and effort to get me this far, but I can't help complaining here.

One hour later, all were gathered in a room of the hideout. This is the first time that everyone has gathered in this room. The room, which is not so large, is packed with people. In this state, it is unlikely that any people under Sir Corinth are intruding. I'm not going to talk about things I wouldn't want to hear from you.

"I'll decide what's to come. Franz, let's hear your opinion about what happened today."

Franz is a young man who has a firm idea and secretly thinks about the next. He has good memory and sharp observation eyes. It is useful when confirming your thoughts because it says that you have hit the target.

"What is your opinion?"

"It's fine that you care"

"If you are worried, can you show me the big copper coin?"

He took out the seven coins he had brought back and showed them to the table. Everyone immediately surrounds the table.

"This is ..." "This cut. How do you make such a hole clear?"

"Look at the locations where the holes are. All at the same location."

"Don't believe this hole in the midst of floating in the air? I can't believe ... what an artifact. As expected, it was the right decision to decide to be Lord Corinth."

"Everyone would look at this. What else did you notice?"

"There are a couple of things I've been concerned about. First, Lord Corinth didn't have the poison of the black snake ... Is there any possible non-poisonous body?"

Now, "... Sir Corinth says, 'Most poisons don't work for me.' 'Now' means that it used to work. Perhaps an artifact killed the poison. right"

"Are there such artifacts ...? Next, Lord Corinth said he had asked the dragon to make a fuss because the rescue team was in trouble and had been poisoned twice. How and when did Sir Corinth at the celebration ask? "

"Certainly, it doesn't mean that you've been asking the dragon to make a fuss in advance ... Is there a way to get in touch with a remote location?"

Guilds have artifacts to communicate with remote locations, but I haven't heard of them that are portable enough. It is possible that an unidentified subordinate ran to contact you, but the dragon was too far away.

"Are there such artifacts that can be carried around?"

"I should think so. There are artifacts that disappear anyway. By comparison, it seems still possible."

"Certainly ... how many artifacts does Lord Corinth have?"

"I see. Artifacts are the first thing that comes to mind is the Xilinx Empire, but the artifacts that Lord Corinth has are so foreign. It's probably unrelated to Xilinx. From the wording, it seems to be the birth of a neighboring country ... … Maybe His Excellency has captured the archeological site. ”

"The archetype capturer ... There are no rumors that a new archeological site has been found in the last two hundred years.

"It would be natural to think so."

"Do you mean that you are using the artifacts from the archeological site to open the sea of trees? Depending on the size of the archeological site, if you could capture the entire archeological site solely with the help of Lord Corinth, you would have many artifacts It's likely to be one of the nobles who competes for one or two? "

"No, if you take into account the fact that you are following a dragon, you can say that you are a nobleman with a strength comparable to a nation.

"... Sure. If Lord Corinth's purpose was founding, why not?"

"I don't know. Do you think you can't afford to steal the country even if you can drop the castle ... or maybe the purpose is Jukai?"

Fifty-five years ago, S-rank adventurer Tusker said he saw a shiny golden riverbed in the interior of the sea of trees. I don't think it's a story. "

"Maybe, but Lord Corinth already has enough money. I feel like I have some purpose because I throw that money and go to the sea. I think there is some reason to establish a country in the sea. It is natural. ''

"Is there more ruins behind the sea of trees?"

"I don't know .... I can't help repeating this assumption. What else did you notice?"

"The rest ... there's a lot of Sir Corinth's horizons. It's probably not a small number of people because we're exploring the inner lands of the sea and sending people to the mountains like Uchi-sato."

"Yes. Sir Corinth said, 'If you want to live in the city, prepare everyone's house.' It's hard to believe, but it seems that there is a town in the interior of the sea. It means that there is a surplus, and given the availability of fields, it is not surprising that His Excellency has at least a thousand or more than 10,000. "

"... That's really true. Why hasn't it ever been rumored?"

Really so. His Excellency is likely to be a former Starweg man, but why was the movement of at least thousands to millions unnoticed? If that number disappears into the Jukai, it will be rumored immediately. The horror of Lord Corinth is this secrecy. Most people in the royal capital will think of His Excellency as an A-rank adventurer who has fortunately defeated a dragon. However, its true form is to have an artifact more than this country and to pursue a usurpation that can use the dragon. No more dangerous powers are nearby. Although I didn't know, I reached out to a really scary person.

I can't help regretting. The story so far is good. I was able to tell everyone the power of His Excellency. Now is the time. We must convince everyone to betray the country. I don't want to kill anyone if possible.

"We have stepped on the dragon's tail. We couldn't keep our hands alone, but this was a good opportunity. We managed to end our connection to the country Everybody knows that it was difficult to find a solution, partly because of the village .... Sir Corinth believes that he is one of the best in the service, and he is merciful and generous. Those who have it are quite rare. ''

"Why do you know that?"

"I heard that most of them were alive in the defeat of thieves, and their loot has been lavishly split with garrisons, even subsidizing craftsmen and orphans along the territory. Unprecedented, given the exceptional employment conditions of craftsmen, our employment conditions should be reasonable, certainly the cost of life is great.Apart from the Marquis's private soldiers, Guinny Archemin I think it's going to be a daunting task, but I think Lord Corinth will eventually get the kingdom of Bertha and the kingdom of Alois. There is no better opportunity for the village. ''

"But is it easy for the country to start?"

Two cousins, "The Highness of Princess Clelia Starvine is the King of the Kings, the one who belongs to both the Royal Houses of Bertie and the Royal House of Starvine. For nobles, noble blood has more significance than we might have imagined. Lord Corinth will fight in the name of Her Royal Highness Princess Clelia. Some nobles will descend to Lord Corinth. "

It is difficult for aristocrats to get down to a baron that rises from the commoners, but the story changes a lot if the opponent is a royal family. This guess should be correct.

"... Sir Corinth doesn't always keep our promise?"

"Certainly, but I think the Highness is trustworthy. Anyway, if we break our promise, we will all be killed. Does anyone believe that Sir Corinth cannot do that?"

No one speaks. It's obvious from crackdowns on thieves, and it's no wonder Lord Corinth only needs to keep a few invisible.

"It is true that they were killed and used their lives, and borrowed their lives. We will betray the country to help Sir Corinth in return for this borrowing .... Who opposes?"

No one speaks to this question. ... Oh, it was saved. Nobody seems to need to be killed.

"If so, let's have a meeting in the future. First, it's about the Marquis 'private soldier, Erich. Make sure your team doesn't get in touch with the Marquis' territory."

"I understand. Guilds, Hayama, and post towns."

"Peter, your squad goes to the Marquis territory. Do you know what to do?"

"... I'll block the transmission of orders as much as possible, and if they do, I'll kill the main army of the army and earn time."

"Okay, that's okay. Sir Corinthian issued a notice to the people concerned yesterday that he was ready to depart, according to which he would leave within five days. Based on the location of the Marquis' territory, it took two weeks. It's enough to make money. Next is the case of Guinea-Alkemin ... Who can get information about Franz, Guinea-Alkemin, who can reach us? "

"... Is it Urs Balten?"

"Yes, probably the best candidate. Abduct the Captain for the time being. Franz, gather your Captain Bartin information by tomorrow."

"I understand"

"The Marquis's keepers are in the way. Assault their hideouts and kill them all. Horrors, contact them and ask them to lend a hand. Collect them tonight. If possible, I'll do it tonight.

"Confirmed"

"Julian, you have joined Sir Corinth's party, liaison."

"Eh !? ...... I'm alone?"

"Yes, let me write a letter and hold it. Your Excellency will surely approve. Let us know what is happening with Lord Corinth. Are you sure? Check with Lord Corinth before you send it. Don't be careless, don't touch your weapons, answer whatever you're asked to be honest.

"……I understand"

Poor but Julian is a hostage. If you present your nephew, you will see that we are not rebellious.

"I don't think there will be much time until the Marquis notices our betrayal and goes to the village. The next two months will be a game. Let's do our best to get ready."

"" Hatsu ""

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"... Alan, that's the agenda I've planned."

"Is there any last question?"

Looking over the venue, no one seems to speak. Six hours have passed since the meeting started. As expected, they all look tired.

"... OK, if not, this will end the plenary session."

A meeting of over 250 people, including Shining Stars, suppliers such as firms and workshops, hired adventurers, craftsmen taking to the territory, orphans, church officials, etc. . This is the first and last plenary session that rents a commercial guild conference hall. Reporting on readiness and material availability was the bulk of the meeting, but it makes sense to do it as a whole.

Most seem to be the first to hear about the overall readiness, and those who leave the conference hall seem to be generally satisfied. It seemed worth holding the meeting.

Preparations are, of course, proceeding largely as planned by Iris. Naturally, at the meeting, questions were asked about the state of the territory and whether or not it would be safe to move with this number of people. The aristocracy is a very useful status, because you simply follow such groundless things. Also, when the church priest was found to accompany, the anxiety seemed to be completely hidden. After all the influence of the church seems to be odd.

"Thanks for your good work, Alan-sama.

"It's true. Well, thanks to the guys for their hard work."

"No, because Alan's plan was wonderful. The merchants were really impressed with Alan's plan."

Certainly, the plans Iris built were well thought out. The details of the day's journey, who rides which carriage, which equipment to load, and the order of the carriages are also determined in detail. However, it is well known that the Quatre merchants have been negotiating with merchants and merchants almost without break since morning to evening since coming to the capital city.

"It doesn't make any sense if you can't do it no matter how much you plan, Quattle did it really well."

Clan people around me are praising Quatre. In the words of praise, the Quatre merchants show a full smile.

"It was hard work, but I really learned about this. And thanks to this preparation, I was able to rank A."

"Hey, it's amazing! That was good."

It seems that the guild has raised the ranks of commercial guilds by procuring supplies. It's a little hard work paid off.

At that time, Walter rushed into the conference hall.

"Lear, Alan! Roberto has just arrived at the inn with a carriage!"

Clelia and Dalsim are surprised at the sudden news. It was thought that it would take another two days for the arrival of the Roberts and their 1000 pilots, but it seems that Roberto had arrived ahead of schedule. Well, of course it may be natural.

Clelia wants to hear Roberto as soon as possible, so she decides to leave the commercial guild and return to her inn.

When they arrived, Roberto was in the dining room and was surrounded by a large crowd. Everyone seems to be asking about the country. As we approached, several Robertos hurriedly sat down and kneel down. Unfamiliar people are like Roberto's followers in their behavior.

"Princess, we're out. We have just arrived."

"Roberto! The distance was hard work. Sit down and listen."

"Princess. There is no excuse for this transfer of personnel, and there is no excuse.

"I apologize. I'm glad I didn't do any damage this time, but I'm glad you did.

"I understand. Thank you. Alan-sama, I'm sorry."

"It's been a long time. Well, let's talk while drinking tea."

When we got to our seats, everyone surrounded the table, and the canteen quickly filled with people. After all everyone seems hungry for national information.

Listen to Roberto's report. This time, a total of 1,152 people are heading to the capital city. Nearly half of them are former Frontiers, and the latter are mostly craftsmen holding the Frontiers.

Clelia looks through the personnel breakdown document that Roberto has compiled.

"Is this? Someone related to Count David and Baron Arseny?"

"Yes. It seems that information was leaking from my fault or from somewhere. The rebels have been defeated and those whose houses have been crushed are gathering from various places in the old marginal area. The princess is alive I think it's better to think that the rebels are already well known. ''

"……Really"

"I met some house members, who said they would go to the princess anytime after the princess raised her soldiers, of course they did not give details. However, I sincerely hope to get the princess's will as soon as possible .... The rituals of Count David and Baron Arseny, who have to be brought to the frontiers without being loyal to the Margins of the Frontiers have become"

"Well, definitely not. But there are still such people ... Alan, what do you think?"

"That's a good thing. That's why Leah is yearning. So Roberto. How many people are likely to come to our territory?"

"We calculate that we will reach at least 10,000, and perhaps 15,000, from the marginal territory. We don't think it's going to go down from other territories, 3,000."

"Oh! So much! That's great! Then contact them as soon as possible to get to their territory."

"But Alain. Is the house only completed for 5,000 to 6,000 people?"

"Hmm? Ah, that's the story before that. By the time you arrive, you should have more than 15,000 ready."

"So much! Can you build so fast?"

"General housing is the last step, and now we're going to do all we can to do it. No problem."

"Um ... Alan, did it sound like you already had a home for 15,000 people?"

"Yes, that's right. Of course, it depends on the family structure, but it's 15,000 for room. If you can ignore the family structure and pack it, I think it will be 35,000 to 40,000."

"That's what the city is going to be like .. It's great! I'll contact you via the guild even tomorrow and order you to leave when you're ready."

"That's right, yeah. I forgot to tell you one important thing. Those under the age of 18 who live in our territory are obliged to go to school. Don't forget to contact me. ''

I would like to extend the period of compulsory education to those under 25 years old, but the general adult age of this star is 15 years old. As expected, it was 18 years old after consulting with Iris that he was 25 years old. Everyone seems to have lost their words. Is this reaction at the age of eighteen? Well, the road up to the age of 25 seems long.

"Um ... Alan-sama, what is 'Gacco' like?"

"Oh, I'm sorry. A school is like a private school. It's a learning school where you can learn a variety of things. Those under the age of 18 go to school without exception, basically studying from morning to evening. I will work hard for you. "

"... I wonder if I and Serena would go there?"

"Oh, Leah and Serena are really exceptional .... No, can I go? Yeah, yeah. Yes, if you have the time."

"I refrain" "I too"

Serena and Sharon do not seem to want to go to school too much. It's surprisingly fun to go to school.

"People's education is certainly important, but by the age of eighteen ... a house with many children and few workers is likely to be a heavy burden."

"Oh, that wasn't enough to explain again. All the costs of going to school are on the territory. For the people of the territories, the clothes, food and shelter of those who go to school are basically all free."

"That's it! The territory's finances will collapse!"

"Well, I'll be able to do something. If it's tough, think again. Rear, is that okay?"

"Of course, I leave everything about the education of the people to Alan, because that is the promise of me and Alan."

"... I understand, so I'll make that arrangement."

"I'm grateful. So, two days later, is it okay to have all the squadrons arrive at the royal capital?"

"... That's right. We are strictly instructed to arrive at the square in front of the main gate of the Imperial City by two evenings."

"Yeah, the square in front of the main gate of the Imperial City is large and a good choice. Let's contact the defenders. So I'm going to leave three days later, but what about your thoughts?"

Look around, but nobody seems to disagree.

"Okay, three days later at dawn, we will gather in the main gate square of the Imperial City, and depart as soon as we are ready.

"Hatsu"

Quatre and several others rushed out of the inn.

It was almost time for dinner, so we decided to have a meal and listen to the story. Well, it's a welcome party for Roberts. Let's open a barrel of treasured wine purchased in the royal capital.

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Princess and Alan welcomed us to the royal city more than expected. I'm glad that I was prepared to be scolded for this precedence party. Late into the night, most raised the room, but several key players, including Deputy Dalsim, were left to listen.

"What's up? Alain-san's reign as a deputy secretary?"

"It's a wonderful word. Everything we do can be attributed to Alan."

"Yes. I didn't think that even the church priests were going to accompany us. I was well able to persuade the Atlas Church, which is strict about dispatching priests."

"Alan is friendly with Archbishop Gertner. Thank you."

"Well, with the Archbishop !? As expected, Alan, but ... I'm worried. In the previous story, in addition to our one hundred thousand people, nine hundred craftsmen and their families, five hundred orphans, Will there be a hundred and fifty-five adventurers, or a total of two and six hundred and fifty people, moving toward the territory?

"No problem. Look here. This is a plan drafted by Alan."

Dalsim extracted a thick statement from a shelf in the canteen. The dozens of pages of the plan detail the necessary supplies and fodder, the journey and rest areas, and the costs involved. Surprisingly, it also described personnel and supplies from Starvek that you would not know. According to this, it seems that supplies such as food and fodder are already available or being transported to towns and villages along the way. I didn't think I was planning so far.

"It's a wonderful plan! It's a very well planned project. Alan-sama would have had a hard time making this."

"No, Alain chewed on the spot what was decided at the meeting and wrote the plan before we saw it."

"What a plan like this on the spot? ... Alan-san, is not only Takeshi but also an administrative talent?"

"Yes. I'm an unmistakable genius. Now things are going according to plan. Leave it to Alan and you will have no worries."

"It seemed we had a hard time overtaking, but what about Jukai? Isn't it that the place of the Majutsukai is not as rumored?"

"No, I wouldn't have half a day if I shared it alone."

"... Is it so harsh? And because of the sea of trees, can't we use a carriage?"

"No, Alan's people will open the way by the deadline. It seems that there is no problem in guarding the Jukai."

"Is that possible? No, I don't worried about that too. It's probably no problem because they built the city in the back of the sea. You can see the people under your control .... What kind of people? "

"I don't know, but I'm Alan, and Serena and Sharon's subordinates. She's not a mediocre person."

"... I hope we don't look bad."

"That's our worries these days. If we join, we'll be limited, or recently we'll have such a nightmare. Of course, Alan is not such a person But……"

"I can't help worrying about it now, but I've been able to meet the terrible ones."

"Yes. I can affirm that those who are better at Bunbun than Alan will not come to this world.

"Oh, not much. We had some imagination that we had defeated the dragon, but ... I heard various rumors on the way to here, but many rumors were ridiculous. I wanted to hear it directly. ''

"What rumors?"

"It's a rumor that you've caught more than a thousand pirates or followed another dragon."

"That's both true."

"Wow! The pirate did follow the dragon anyway !?"

"No doubt, Alain can interact with the dragon."

"... Is that true?"

"Of course it's true. The dragon's name is Gloria. We went hunting with Gloria, and we flew on the back of Gloria."

"Isn't he joking?"

"It's not a joke. Dragons are really smart and noble creatures. According to Alan, dragons seem to be as smart or as smart as people."

"It was true that the dragon was still strong."

"Incomparable strength. Defeating a single corps would not be possible."

"Oh ... God, thank you."

If Take is on our side so much, regaining the country will not take much time. Maybe the day will come while I am alive. No doubt the goddess is on our side. No, this is also the fortune of Ludovik's blood flowing to the princess. To my regret, have you not been able to act together with Alan until now? Dulsim's men seem to have been living like adventure adventures.

"Have you heard about Alain's country?"

"If it's just a little. Alan doesn't want to talk much about the country. It is forbidden to ask Leah-sama about her country. You have been told to wait for your time. ''

"... I see, I have to wait for that time, but what do you know?"

"Yes. Alan's country is called" Jinluigingateikku. "Translated into this term, it is" Starveik Empire. "

"It's Starvake !?"

"Shining Stars" "Yes. It's strangely the same as the Starweig Kingdom. However, the word" ginga "seems to mean" combining all the stars "rather than" "

"Shining stars" "..." "All the stars combined". Surely it can be expressed in one word, but the same name is ... wonderful. It is no exaggeration to say that this is fate anymore "

"Yes. We think so."

"Is it an empire anyway? Is it still a great power?"

"Yes. On a national scale, it seems larger than the whole continent."

"What! What a ... empire? That such a country exists in this world ..."

"Yes, it's amazing."

"... Is Alan-sama a general of that great power? Is she still born noble?"

"I don't know, but there seems to be no aristocrats or emperors in the Starweik empire of humanity. An organization consisting of elected representatives of the people decides the national policy."

"Is this the Senate you hear? If it's such a big country, it might be difficult to rule in one house anymore. So what is Alan's position inside the military?"

"I don't know for sure, but it seems to be in the highest position."

"... What is the highest rank?"

"Literally at the top. A drunk man in the booze asked a similar question to Captain Serena of the country. At that time, Captain Serena replied: No one can order Alan including it. '' '

"... isn't that a king, or an emperor?"

"I don't know, but according to Lord Norian, who has been with me since the beginning, it seems certain that Alan has command of the entire army."

"Allan is commanding the army of the Great Empire.

"Yes, it's not just a person."

"... not so much"

"Some of the clans believe that Alan is an apostle."

"... Deputy Dalsim. As you know, I am a devout believer who is rumored to be a church circumspect. Do you use the word" Apostle "in front of me?"

"I don't know if I'm an apostle, but it's true that some people believe it, and it's also true that when you think about it, it makes sense."

"... Is there no one who can command the Apostle? Anyway, it's more than enough to give our loyalty."

"Yes. I'm ready to throw life for Alan-sama."

"It's a stunning resemblance to you. Let's make a toast to that. Starweek!"

Galaxy "Ni!"