Kuro no Senki (LN)

"... Tilia"

"What is it?"

Chrono called out and Tilia responded in a recalcitrant tone.

It doesn't seem interesting to be disturbed by an emotional reunion.

"Why don't you sit down?"

"... I will."

After all, Tilia said in a stubborn tone and sat on the chair where Myra was sitting.

Silence falls.

Awkward silence.

Of course. We have to talk about how many people are going to die.

"... I'm glad Tilia's safe."

I'm glad you're okay.

Tears spilled and Tilia rubbed her eyes on the back of her hand.

* Giggle * and moan little.

"Recently, you shouldn't cry brittly."

"I'm tired, I'm sure.Why don't you take the day off? "

"I'd like to sweeten my words, but it's my job. I don't think so."

Tilia corrects her residence and Chrono does the same.

"Now, what should we talk about?"

"I'd appreciate it if you could tell me what happened after we broke up under Emperor Khai."

"I see. Since I broke up with you..."

Tilia slowly began to explain what had happened.

The fact that he traveled to the southern border by boat.

Although I joined my adoptive father, I fell ill.

The fact that the adoptive fathers made a promise to grant a solemn noble territory to form an alliance with the South Frontier Army.

The fact that he went to the Imperial Capital with a separate task force, using the southern border army as a base.

Hiding in a forest near the Imperial Capital and preparing to take down Alfirk Castle.

He joined Kane and attacked an Imperial supply force.

Brad used his manoeuvres to move Leonhart's father, Romus Palatium.

Meet Cecilie.

Leonhart has moved and started the operation.

When in trouble he approached the castle gate of Alfilk Castle.

"The Imperial Army was building defensive positions in front of the castle gate.The Twelfth Knights... "

And Kurono shouted unexpectedly.

"What is it?"

"Why is the Twelfth Knights coming out?"

"The Count of Pisce has cut through the Empire, no, Alfort. Let's continue."

Chrono asked back and Tilia explained briefly.

"We broke through defensive positions and gates with the help of the Knights of the Twelfth Guard.But together the cavalry led by Cecilie and the infantry led by Gaul died eighty men.Among them..... "

Tilia leaned down and chewed her lips.

Chrono shut up and waited for her to open her mouth.

Open your mouth like you decided after a while.

Gaul was there.

"Yes, it is."

"─!"

As Chrono murmured, Tilia raised her face as if she were happy.

You don't feel like mourning Gaul's death?

That kind of feeling comes through.

But it's not a word.

Kurono and the others started this fight.

And...

"I had a hunch.He said, "Tell me if you need anything."

I see.

Tilia laughed weakly.

"By the way, where's Cecilie?"

"Do you care?"

"Well, there's been a lot going on, but it's been a long time."

"I got an arrow on my thigh, but I don't have a life.Meet him later. "

I don't think you like it.

"I don't know that much. Let's get back to it.Afterwards, we entered the castle of Alfilk and captured the aristocrats of Alfort. And.... "

Tilia closed her mouth again.

Again, Chrono waits for her to open her mouth.

I killed Alfort.

……

Now it was Chrono's turn to shut up.

Alfort had to kill to turn down the grief of recklessness.

But a mother must be a brother, even if she isn't.

That's why I didn't want Tilia to kill me.

No, this is an excuse.

Anything can happen if it's possible.

I tried not to think of an inconvenient future for ourselves.

I'm totally sick and tired of being unprepared.

Tell him about the damage done to the Imperial Army.

"... okay."

Speaking in a voice like Tilia pushed him to death, Chrono once again corrected his residence.

Seven hundred and twenty-five dead, twice as many wounded.

"Eight hundred and five of Gaul's men died in battle. After all, the damage..."

Focusing on the left flank.

"... right?"

Chrono exhaled deeply.

Seven hundred and twenty-five casualties - 30% of the troops deployed on the left flank died.

The damage was devastating, but we had an affair with the Knights of the First Guard.

Behind it was the Knights of the Fourth Guard.

Even though there were defensive positions, that's not all.

"... over 3,000 Imperial Army casualties."

"Well done, everybody."

"Oh, you did really well."

Chrono murmured and Tilia nodded quietly.

Silence falls.

Silence that feels like breathlessness.

But I can't keep quiet forever.

What is the status of the Imperial Capital?

"I know. The guards obeyed discreet orders, and the Imperial Army was well rounded up by Count Akbens.To be honest, I thought he was more of a dick.... "

"The roots are serious."

I guess so.

Tilia said to the sigh.

"I have ordered the Imperial troops dispatched to the southern border to retreat, but this is pending communication."

"I hope you obey."

"Don't be afraid!"

Tilia groaned slightly.

I don't think it's going to cause a rebellion on the boulders, but it's holding the streets.

We will not be able to cooperate with the southern border unless they follow us.

If Chrono is in their place, I'll just make sure my men are safe.

"I feel like I'm sitting in the Imperial City somehow."

"Yes, but not like this."

"What do you mean?"

"The Alforts are causing a major chamber of commerce to run away.There were some chambers that didn't escape, but the chairman of the chambers of commerce suspected us of giving them..... "

"Killed?"

That's what I'm talking about.

As a precaution, Tilia said in dismay.

"All that remains is bad merchants.The flow of people, goods, and money is stagnant, and prices are soaring.The price of food alone has to be restored..... "

"Commercial Consortium-Nam, do you have a meeting with him?"

"I was first, but I was told I needed time to discuss it."

Tilia said in a stubborn tone.

The Commercial Consortium is carrying large quantities of food into a warehouse in Sylvania.

We should sell it as soon as possible.

"I'm sure you have feelings."

"If you have any doubts at all, just say it with your mouth...."

Tilia told me to throw up.

"Is that all?"

"I don't think so. There is a lot to be done to control the army, obey the lords, solemnize the Alfortists, reward the southern border, rebuild the administrative system, and..."

"Don't you know where to start?"

"Yes, I don't know what to do.I would like to call back the former head of each station, but I don't know where he is.In normal times, we can try and make mistakes, but we cannot afford the Empire today.If we succeed, there will be a rebellion. "

Chrono said in silence, and Tilia frowned.

Honestly, I didn't think the situation was so bad.

It's not exhausted.

No, even worse.

Do you have an idea?

Well, just in case.

Really!?

Tilia stepped forward and said.

I guess I was so hungry for hope.

It's an exciting look.

I feel sorry for the expectations.

"So, what's the idea?"

Aren't you angry?

"I'm not angry."

When Chrono asked, Tilia smiled as if she was trying to solve her alarm.

"Really?"

"It's true."

"Really books and..."

"Persevere! Say it now!"

"... I'm already angry."

Tilia roughed up her voice and Chrono turned away.

"It's not your persistence. Tell me now."

"Okay."

Chrono exhaled and spoke of his ideas.

Tilia's expression clouded in an instant.

It conveys the feeling that I definitely don't like it.

"If you have any other ideas, why don't you ask?"

"... uugh, no"

Tilia told her to moan after a long time.