Kuro no Senki (LN)

Morning--

"... Mr. Leonhalt"

"Thank you."

When Leonhart thanked him, Grandpa Julius fell back.

Watch and narrow your eyes.

There you can see yourself in silver armor.

I feel uncomfortable with my appearance.

That's not all.

It feels heavier and less breathtaking than before.

I think that depression is something like this again.

I can't be a gambler.

He advised his father that he should remain neutral until the battle trend became clear.

Whichever wins, it's the least risky.

No, should we be able to do it with minimal loss?

The time has come to reap the greatest profit.

If I wanted to make a profit, I should have moved faster.

For example, when Princess Tilia was confined.

Even when the lords come under Alfort.

But my father chose to give it to Alfort at a time when the Empire was somewhat disadvantaged.

This is ridiculous.

That's why it's even more ridiculous.

Why give Alfort the reason that he cannot stand under the wind of a new nobleman?

Why do you not realize that even if you destroy the new aristocracy, another force will emerge?

Risks are high even though a large return is not desired.

If Alfort doesn't win, the Palatium will be gone.

I'll still give it to Princess Tilia.

Destroy Alfort and offer to appease the territory.

Think about it and mock yourself.

This deal won't work.

You are not allowed to climb the castle to discuss Alfort.

And my father was hostile to Princess Tilia.

The punishment of faith is common.

Now that we're hostile, we need a proper punishment.

Otherwise, hostility would be tolerated.

There will be obstacles to the administration after the war.

In the end, the Palatium can only survive if Alfort wins.

On top of that, you take power.

Otherwise, we do not know when it would be considered treason.

Absolutely nothing 'can stand in the wind of a new nobleman'.

Isn't it just getting worse and worse?

* giggle *.

Then Julius slipped open his mouth.

"... Mr. Leonhalt"

"It's okay, I'll do my job properly."

Leon Hart shrugged his shoulders.

Really depressed and helpless.

I wish I had more time.

That way, we can come up with a better answer.

Look at the door.

Then Julius opened the door.

"I'm coming."

"... thank you for coming."

Leonhalt called out to Julius and left the room.

Leela stood just outside the room.

As she continued on, she was slightly behind.

"Is it work?

Oh, I don't feel like it.

Even the aristocrats?

"This has nothing to do with who you are."

Funn, is that so?

That's what I'm talking about.

Leela hammered and Leon Hart smiled bitterly.

"No, what's in the letter from the inn?

"It didn't say much."

"Master Leonhalt is a bad liar."

"Really?

I'm worse than my youngest brother.

I see.

Leon Hart nodded bitterly.

"Even so. Mr Leonhalt and Mr Gokan are not very close. Because I'm a parent and child, I wish I were a little more friendly...."

"I think we're close, but...."

"After all, you're a parent and child. Mikane-sama just said the same thing."

Hmm, Leonhart nodded.

I thought it wasn't bad for me to have a parent-child relationship, but it didn't seem that way to others.

Whether there was enough bond to call it parent-child before that.

"Oh, I see...."

"What's the matter?

"No, it's nothing."

Leon Hart exhaled lightly.

There was no such thing as a bond of affection between us as parents and children.

Relationship building failed.

I didn't even know that.

I see, you don't understand.

Now, I should have talked to Leela more.

That would have avoided things like this.

With that in mind, you reach the front door.

A servant stood by the door and opened it.

A cold, frozen wind is blowing in.

Reela stopped her legs.

"... Master Leonhalt, be careful."

"Yeah, I know."

When I went out with a sigh of breath, my men waited with Leonhart's horse.

Step aside and cross the horse.

"Commander Ralph Libra told me to suppress the rebels....."

"I understand. What about the others?

I'll be waiting at the west gate.

"... I see."

Leon Hart exhaled small.

After all, he doesn't intend to face each other.

I suppose you're watching out for betrayal.

I didn't think about it at all, but I've been working really hard on it.

If you reveal your mistrust, it makes you feel nasty.

Well, considering the rest, it's a little easier.

"... let's get to work."

"Hah!

Leonhart says his men straddled their horses.

Exit the site and head to the west gate.

Take the first block and go to the fourth block.

Continue along the street between the tenth and eleventh blocks.

The street was not popular, and the expression of the occasional rubbers was dark and sinking.

The Imperial Capital was more noisy in my memory.

"Hmm, this is the battle of the glorious Daiichi Knights....."

"What, the reality is different from heroism?"

His men moaned, and Leonhart slightly shrugged his shoulders.

If you try to boost it, you need to prepare it.

You couldn't afford to prepare it?

Didn't you intend to do that from the beginning?

I'm sure it's both.

As he dived through the western castle gate, his men gathered.

That number is roughly a thousand - the full strength of the Knights of the First Guard.

Everyone has a sad expression of determination.

You know that this battle will determine the fate of the Empire.

I'm not sure if I should speak up, and I think it's too soon.

Leonhalt stretched his chest and advanced his horse.

After a few hours - low, you can hear the sigh of pushing to death from around you.

Tilia sat on the wagon and gazed.

There are about twenty cars in a row, and there are about ten soldiers on the cargo platform.

Not all troops, of course.

Similar to the base, we are dispersing our forces and waiting.

The total number of separate teams is one thousand and fifty-four - the breakdown is one thousand infantry, one hundred and thirty cavalry, and twenty-four bow cavalry.

Robert leads 300 infantry men in charge of diversion.

Kane and Cecilie lead the cavalry 130 and the bow cavalry 24 to secure the invasion route.

Tilia and Gaul's role is to lead 700 infantry into Alfilk Castle.

Tilia watched the soldiers carefully to avoid being noticed.

The soldiers had expressions of excitement and tension.

Our future is at war.

Don't let your enemies intrigue you.

Excitement, restraint, or extreme tension may be creating this look.

What about myself?

I'm not excited. I think there is restraint and tension, but I also feel trapped in another emotion.

What kind of emotions are you trapped in?

Fear of the death of yourself or one of your men, or the failure of an operation.

Are you anxious to have to wait while Kurono and the others are fighting for their lives?

I feel that all of them are right and wrong.

But I can briefly explain how it feels.

I just can't calm down.

I'm sure the soldiers are the same.

Do you know how Tilia and the others feel?

The forest is wrapped in silence.

I can't even hear the birds.

And Johnny stopped looking.

He was squeezing his crotch.

I feel like I've seen something I shouldn't see, and I look up to heaven.

Beyond the branches of the trees you can see the sky.

The sky is covered in thick, lead clouds.

"... if it's going to come down, I'll just have to come down soon."

Throw up small.

The rain is literally a rain of grace for Tyria and the Imperial Army and the Southern Frontier Army.

The purpose of the Imperial Army and the Southern Frontier Army is to destroy the pseudo-emperor Alfort.

To do this, Leonhart must remain on the battlefield.

We can't just come back.

The rain should cover everything like a veil and reduce its probability.

That's why I had to worry about the weather since yesterday.

I was disappointed when the sky was clear in the morning and excited when the weather began to deteriorate.

When the wind moisturized me, I shouted joy.

However, that expectation continues to be betrayed.

"... ma'am"

Looking back, Myra stood by the wagon.

I have a communication magic item.

"Reconnaissance contacted us. The Knights of the First Guard have crossed the point of non-return."

"... I see."

Tilia nodded somewhat in between.

The non-returnable point is the point where you set that you can't easily turn back from here.

The knowledge and experience of the Knights of the Fifth Guard were instrumental in this.

The Knights of the Fifth Guard are the best cavalry in the Empire.

If they say they can't turn back easily, it's close to the facts.

Tilia looked up at the sky.

The sky is covered in thick, lead-coloured clouds.

It is likely to rain now.

Will it rain if I wait a little longer?

Such expectations delay the decision.

Turn your eyes on Myra again.

She is keeping her mouth shut.

Of course. She's giving her share.

I hate it enough.

Tilia turned to the front and took a deep breath.

We have a plan.

Rain is just a factor in the success rate of an operation.

"... start the operation."

Never open your mouth.

Your heart beats faster when you grow furious with words you vomit.

I even remembered nausea.

I feel like I've done it.

I can't go back.

Take this stream - all you have to do is do your best.

"Ma'am, give me an order with a communication magic item...."

Grab Myra's communication magic item.

"Start the operation! Robert destroys the walls and attracts enemy soldiers! Kane, Cecilie, clear the way to the castle first! Gaul....."

Tilia punctuated her words there.

Prepare yourself.

Got it!

Four voices echo from the communication magic item.

The soldiers moved in a hurry and Tilia exhaled.

Digging a grave - even if it creates its own cause of destruction.

What bothers me is that there's really someone buried in the grave I dug myself.

Robert gazed at the bottom of the tunnel.

No sign of my men.

I'm waiting at the entrance to the tunnel for safety.

Robert looked up at the ceiling of the tunnel, saying it would be funny if he died.

The ceiling is supported by beams and reinforced by magic.

Behind it is a castle wall.

Break down the tunnel and destroy the walls.

It shouldn't be impossible, but it's my first experience.

I wonder if I can really destroy the Wall.

"... don't be afraid to come here."

Robert shook his head and touched the wall of the tunnel.

"Mother God, who makes the earth loess and enriches itself."

I offer prayers.

It's not to strengthen the tunnel, but to weaken it.

There is no reaction.

When I thought I had failed, I heard a clacking sound.

Looking back, he ran.

The next moment, the wind came from behind.

The tunnel collapsed.

That must have cut it.

A collapse occurred in a chain.

Robert moved his feet desperately.

The success of the operation was blown out of my head.

No, I've succeeded without thinking.

The tunnel is collapsing with a momentum that just swallowed Robert.

Death is flickering.

It's a chase with Reaper.

After desperately running Robert, Reaper is half-delayed.

Large amounts of dirt and sand fall and dust soar up.

Robert runs on a little light.

Run.

Run.

Run.

I kept running - my eyes suddenly turned completely white.

I didn't think you'd be saved.

Honestly, I thought he was dead.

I fell under a shock from the side.

So my vision came back to normal.

You alternate between looking at the dust rising from the entrance and exit of the tunnel and the men clinging to you.

Apparently, my men hit Robert to protect him from the shock waves.

"... alive"

Looking up at the sky, she murmured, haggling.

I'm not alive.

We must see if the walls have collapsed and, if successful, move on to the next stage.

Get away from me.

"I'm sorry."

My men left, and Robert got up.

He coughs lightly and spits.

A black spit spreads to the ground.

I still feel uncomfortable in my throat.

Holding his throat, he looked under his feet.

Then, the place where the tunnel was located was greatly depressed.

It's like a crack.

Travel along the crack to the junction of the forest.

Raise your face and open your eyes.

The castle wall collapsed, and the building that was hiding behind it - the seventh block - was visible.

Shook his body and grabbed a communication magic item.

"This is Robert! The Wall was destroyed successfully!

"... well done."

Her voice and cheer echo from the communications magic item.

"Now we move on to the next action."

I'm begging you.

"Hah! Leave it to me!

Robert puts the communication magic item on the pouch and looks back.

Then his men gave him their shields.

You're in too much of a hurry.

"Sorry."

Receive a shield from a smiling subordinate.

Hold a shield and look around.

Three hundred men watched the walls collapse in silence.

Her expression looked like she was stunned.

Robert pulled out his sword and raised it high.

"You see! The walls that have protected the Empire for centuries have collapsed! Not by natural disaster! By the power of our people! Speak up! Like my father and grandfather! Know we're here!

He raised his voice as if he were responding to Robert's scream.

The voice spreads like a ripple, mixing and turning into a big wave.

"Let's go!

Robert turns back to the walls and takes the first step.

Take two, three, and four steps to get pushed by your subordinates.

The rest came forward naturally.

"That was a good speech."

"... I see."

Soon my spine became hot with the words of my men who were next door.

I wonder if I got a little overzealous.

When I calm down, I feel like I've slapped my big mouth too much.

We need to reflect.

"I thought we could change what we said."

"Can you change it?"

"I think my father's generation was good. Well, it must have been hard for my dads to be my dads, but I was born when I was exploring the southern border, so it seemed like my life was decided."

"You left the house and became a soldier."

No, that's right.

When Robert broke in, his men scratched his head in a bad way.

"I thought I could do it because I could do it with my father. I don't think you can be a lieutenant if you can't be a big captain."

"You're like a lieutenant...."

I couldn't.

My men laughed without strength.

"It's time you shut up."

It's still okay.

It cuts 300 meters to the castle wall.

It's no wonder I'm about to shoot an arrow.

Despite this, my men said lightly.

It's a unique blessing for veterans.

Robert also had combat experience, but he fought against a badly equipped bandit.

Plus, blanks are long.

The amulet of Canaan - Baron Ekron's life as butler was fun.

Gaul would look bad, but his activities as a vigilante were quite enjoyable.

I got engaged. Except now is the time of war, we are living full days.

However, there was a fear that the fulfilling life might be blunting me.

Can you kill your enemies like you did when you were in the army?

I can't suppress the anxiety that I will hesitate at that time.

The anxiety is relieved by the presence of veterans.

I'm worried that it's okay.

When I heard about Baron Crawford's son...

Are you excited?

"No way, the other way around. I was told that the hero's son was different."

"... I see."

Robert nodded somewhat in between.

Chrono is not a natural child, but I don't think he noticed it.

Well, Robert's going to forget about it.

I think that bullshit is Claude's son.

"Ah, I didn't get depressed. I thought I was going to live my life, but when I saw that wall break down, it didn't matter."

"I don't care....."

"No, it really doesn't matter now. It was awesome. I thought we were gonna get a blow."

My men told me to roll it up.

"Oh, shit, this is fun."

"Don't be so excited and foolish."

"Yes, I understand....."

The men silenced and stared at the sky - no, at the walls.

Slightly late, an arrow pierces the ground.

Even so, it is more than ten meters away.

The subordinates behind me are in trouble.

"There's still a distance! That's how it works if it's this far away!

As Robert raised his voice, he felt relieved.

It's about 200 meters to the castle wall.

We can't run until we're a little more distant.

An arrow pierces my feet.

Attacks from the walls.

Raise your shields! But don't stop your feet!

Robert raised his voice.

But I don't lift my shield.

Raising your shield blocks your vision and makes it harder to grasp the situation.

Besides, it's not good to show the Commander as if he's scared.

This is the only time we need to be a Commander without orders.

Fill more distance.

Then the arrows came down.

The sound of gunfire and screams echo from behind.

He must have hit his men's shields.

Should I give instructions to run?

No, it's still early.

There's still a distance.

If I run here, I won't be able to fight even if I reach the walls safely.

My men are ordinary soldiers.

Ordinary soldiers can't fight after all 200 meters.

Besides, Robert and the others have a positive role to play.

Even with some sacrifice, we must attract our enemies.

Suffer the impulses you want to run out of, and make more distance.

Only 20 or 30 seconds felt abnormally long.

One hundred meters.

"Assault!"

Robert raised his voice and ran.

Uhhhhh! and his men followed with a shout.

The next moment, an arrow fell.

A short scream rises intermittently.

"Hey, hey, hey!

"Leave the wounded alone! Run, run! Keep running!

Robert screamed and moved his legs.

The attacker loosens his hand when he cuts 50 meters.

Not because the arrows have run out.

Because it's harder to aim.

But that's not going to happen.

Robert looked up at the broken wall - the pile of debris.

Scaffolding is unstable and speed drops dramatically.

"Run up with your shields up!

Robert raised his shield and ran up the pile of debris.

I intend to, but it is too late to be happy.

A short scream echoes from behind.

I finally saw the summit.

"Be careful! The enemy is ambushing us!

Robert climbed the rubble mountain and opened his eyes lightly.

I thought the enemy was waiting, but no one was beyond the rubble pile.

"No enemies! Run down! Run down and hide behind the nearby buildings!

Speak up and run down the pile of debris.

My men rolled down directly beside me.

The arrow is not stung.

My leg must have fallen.

Robert and the others ran down a pile of debris and jumped into the shadow of the building.

Keep your back on the wall and hold your breath.

"How many people were hit?

"I'm not getting 10%."

A subordinate answers Robert's question.

Get out of the shadow of the building.

Then several of his men fell down the rubble pile.

"There are many people who are wounded by rolling down a pile of debris....."

My men scratched their heads.

Attacks from the walls have stopped.

Now's your chance. We can talk to Princess Tilia.

Robert retrieved a communication magic item from the pouch.

This is Robert.

What's wrong?

When I called, Princess Tilia replied.

"I managed to infiltrate the Imperial Capital, but I was unable to attract the enemy."

No way, you're abandoning the city?

"I don't know, but I can't relieve the pressure on the main squad."

That's right.

Princess Tilia said moaning.

The idea of diversion has simply resulted in the dispersal of our own forces.

It hurts to misread the enemy's movements.

Okay. Reunite the diversion forces with the main unit. "

"No, there's something I'd like to try before that."

"What are you going to do?

"That's..."

Robert explained his plan.

I see....

"We'll meet as soon as we know it's not working."

I'm begging you.

"Hah, I'll leave it to you"

Robert stretched out his spine and put the communication magic item on the pouch.

"Damn, it's just unexpected behavior."

Cecilies - A mix of cavalry and bow cavalry runs through the woods.

The aim is to clear the southern gates and secure a route to Alfilk Castle.

But I didn't think anyone named after the Emperor would decide to abandon the city.

If I knew that, I wouldn't have had to disperse my troops.

"But is Robert's plan going to work?

"... are you talking to me?

Cecilie looked next door.

Then there was Kane on the horse.

"Besides, I don't mind your brother over there."

Are you my brother?

Turning to the other side, a man in a white uniform smiled bitterly.

It's my brother's lieutenant, Jed.

"Aren't you too relieved to see me for the first time?

It's not the first time we've met.

"Where did you meet her?

"Last night, I talked to the public."

"It's hardly the first time we've met! It's too cheerful!

"Well, I don't care."

Cecilie roughed up her voice, and Jed said to her to forgive.

He said, "We have courtesies for our close friends."

"Oh, I can see it."

Cecilie looked forward to Kane's words.

There was a wagon lined up ahead.

It's the main unit.

Exhale.

Apparently, the situation of being ahead of the main squad was avoided.

"Well, I'm going back."

I got your back.

Leave it to me.

Kane's appearance gradually disappeared.

I slowed down to join my men.

Completely blind, Cecily exhaled.

"What's the matter?

"Nothing."

"I think we can work together without worrying about it."

Cecilie turned to Jed.

Are you aware of our gaze or not?

Are you pretending you didn't notice it again?

She has a cool look on her face.

Shizukuishi, that brother's men are all I have.

"Why do you think so?

"I talked to you last night. It's easy to talk to."

"Isn't that too cheerful?

"Sure, it sounds like a good tone."

Jed smiled bitterly.

An irritating smile.

"But it's much better than you think. Somehow, we came later and took away the delicious place....."

"It's not natural to think of your strength?

"Ha, of course, that's hard to do."

Jed laughed deliberately.

"He gave up on us and our strengths. He's been kind enough to keep his voice down even further."

"Really?

"It's easier to think about it mentally."

Ha, ha, and Jed laughed.

Focus on the forward while being irritated by attitudes such as good youth.

The main unit is close.

I can't see Princess Tilia.

I can only see Gaul's death squad.

Gaul stood on the wagon with his arms folded.

I remember the Twelfth Knights of the Guard and the southern border.

It's a bitter memory.

Now it's time to focus on the hand holding the rope.

Round the horse's neck and head for the castle gate.

The gates were open.

I didn't even try to close it.

I'm seriously going to abandon the city.

Anxiety rises.

I wonder if that's true.

It's impossible to think normally and abandon a subordinate city.

Rather than abandoning the people, it is natural to think that there is some solution.

I don't know what to do.

But he just came in and left the gate open.

It must be wiped out or nearly damaged.

Cold sweat spreads through your spine.

Shouldn't we slow down and make sure it's safe?

Such an idea goes too far.

Of course, I can't do that.

If you do that, you won't be able to secure an invasion route.

I tried to ask Jed for his judgment and managed to endure it.

The commander of this squad is himself.

"Cecilie, isn't this a trap?

"─!"

I know that! Swallow the word.

I'm just scolding you to say something faster if it's not like this.

I wonder if you're being ridiculous.

Speed up a little.

You don't have to.

Block Jed's words.

The previous anxiety disappeared somewhere.

I'm ready.

Speed up.

"Our job is to secure an invasion route! Whether it's a trap or not, it's just a trap! Rest assured, Lord Kane will pick up the bones!

Cecilie took a big breath.

"Follow me!

I raised my voice and kicked the horse's flank.

The horse speeds up.

Then something flashes on the castle gate.

Imperial soldiers fired arrows.

I don't mind running a horse.

I decided to push myself into a trap or not.

What are you going to do about slowing down the speed with an arrow?

Dive through the arrows and darken your vision.

We have reached the castle gate.

It has a long passage like a tunnel.

If there is a trap, is it through the aisle?

"Speed up!

"I'm going in!

Ignoring Jed's cry, Cecilie plunged into the light.

Your vision dyes white and strengthens you.

But there was no shock.

Hoo, exhale.

Shizukuishi, the captain's sister.

"Oh, you're crazy."

I'm normal! I said to stop.

I thought it was better than being underestimated.

I ran my horse and looked around.

It wasn't popular on the street.

"Is martial law in place?

"... maybe not."

Cecilie answered Zide's question slightly in advance.

"Why do you think so?

"I can't say it well, but I don't feel a sign."

Where there are people, there are remnants of signs.

Even without people, you can feel existence.

But it's not here.

Despite the Imperial Avenue.

The Empire will perish as it is.

Orthodox Regression - Place an Orthodox Successor on the throne.

It is too ironic that what I thought would be convenient is the fact.

"Cecilie!

"All hands, draw the sword!

Zide shouted and Cecilie raised her voice.

There were guards about fifty meters away.

He is pulling a logged fence out of the alley.

It's a messy fence.

Still, if we line up on the street, we can block the Imperial Army's movement.

Cecilie is lost.

The opponent is a middle-aged guard.

If I go home, my child may be waiting for me.

I am trying to protect the Imperial Capital in this state.

Great guards.

But we have to make a decision.

Stick out your sword and run straight through the guards.

The sword hits the guard and the impact hits the wrist.

It was like a blow to the tip of my wrist.

Where did it hit?

Shoulders or heads? Either way, it won't be safe.

My nausea is getting up, but I managed to swallow it up.

"Focus on shooting, not slashing! One blow and you'll faint!

"The captain's sister is the first spear!

"We can't lose either."

The voice of my men echoes from behind.

"Stop wasting your breath! Our mission is to secure the route! Abandon your honor and focus on serving your squad!

I raise my voice, but there is no reply.

Raise your voice again.

"I haven't heard back from you!

Woooo! And the voice rose.

Cecilie and the others rushed through the street together.

I ran into the guards several times, but each time I attacked them.

Your resistance is weak.

"... yeah"

Cecilie nodded small in Zide's words.

Less resistance than expected.

Looking around, smoke was seen in the eastern sky.

Several strands of smoke are rising.

I remember Robert.

I'm sure he's setting fire to the guards.

The expectation that this would happen was shattered at the next moment.

The fence was blocking the street.

Just a short walk into the old town.

Beyond the fence there are about fifty guards.

The quality of the equipment is poor, but the problem is the fence.

Breakthrough is not easy.

Look behind your shoulders.

It's still a long way from the main squad.

How did Cecilie bite her lips.