Kuro no Senki (LN)

The white light characteristic of the magic item illuminates the pit and the men working there.

The five men are silently waving the tsuruhashi.

Of course, it's not just waving a tsuruhashi.

Remove the remaining soil outside and reinforce the pit with lumber.

That's how we're digging the tunnel.

That's hot, Robert blurred in his heart and wiped his sweat with the back of his hand.

Inside the pit is hot and humid, stinky, and breathless.

I am sending air with a fudge so that it does not run out of acid, but I am not sure how it will work.

It would be easier if Kamikaze could be used...

The sound of a parallax sounds and my men stop moving.

It's the sound of dirt falling.

It sounds even more...

"Mother God, who turns the earth into loess and commands abundance"

Robert touched the walls of the pit and prayed to God.

Kamikaze increased the strength of the tunnel.

The effect immediately appeared.

The noise stops and my men exhale ho.

"I thought you'd be buried alive."

"Don't worry about that."

Robert is a divine magician of the Mother God, who makes it loess and conducts abundance.

Not only can we prevent the crash of the pit, but we can get our men out of here even if it's buried alive.

Well, if you stay conscious...

"But it's bad that the pit collapses. Let's reinforce it a little bit shorter."

"Well, I'll tell the people outside, not you."

One of my men raises his name.

He's a miserable looking young man.

In fact, the youngest of the five.

"Right. No, wait."

Robert nodded and stopped the young man who tried to leave with the remnants of the earth.

Reach for the pouch.

It's easy to get in touch with the outside if you use a communication magic item.

"No, go"

"- Huh! Okay."

With Robert's permission, his men headed outside with no heart or a light foothold.

Two or three minutes have passed...

"By being nice"

"Don't say that. He's the youngest. If you don't take care of him, he'll fall."

"Mind our own business."

"Okay. It's a little pause until he gets back."

"hehe, thank you"

My men rested their hands.

Start talking as you sit on the spot or hang on to the tsuruhashi.

"And I wonder if pit tactics are really used"

"Sometimes you say you're not in charge, but you're too much."

"I thought it would be a little easier to dig ~"

"Can't you dig in the art of divinity?"

Robert laughed bitterly as one of his men had seen it with the kind of eyes he expected.

"I don't want to be perceived by the imperial magicians."

"Can you even do that with a magician?

"Of course."

Robert nodded.

But no one should turn their attention to themselves.

About a week ago, the Imperial Army used massive divine authority.

If you are a divine magician, turn your attention to you.

Nevertheless, things definitely don't.

You should be as careful as you can.

"Keep digging this far. What, is this the right way to do it?

"... I don't know"

Robert answered his subordinates' queries only a few moments apart.

I don't know, Captain Robert.

"I wouldn't have a choice"

My men say it in a pitiful voice, and Robert returns it just a little mucky.

He studied agriculture at the "Loess Temple" in Teito and has military experience.

He has also been involved in territorial management as a family order for the Baron Ekron family.

But...

"I've never dug a tunnel."

"" "" - Huh! ""

When Robert groaned pompously, his men breathed.

Just look around.

"Well, that's okay, isn't it?

"There's a direction, and we'll figure it out"

"That's weird - I thought so."

My men said to groan.

I can't help but think so.

Work is interrupted every time something goes wrong, and two pits are collapsing.

This is the only place I'm safe.

If I had any experience, I would have been able to dig ahead smoothly...

"It's a big place for you."

"Don't say that."

"I know."

My men laughed bitterly.

I don't have any experience digging pits on the southern border because the Lou were in the Areos Mountains.

Not very much, but I can't investigate resources on enemy land.

Most of all, it's still the same that we can't do a resource survey.

It is no longer the enemy land, but the Aleos Mountains are treated as an autonomous region of the Lou tribe.

It won't kill you without question, but it's not an easy place to stop.

Furthermore, the lords of the southern border, including Canaan, are acting too cautiously.

We're going to increase our interactions a little bit, and eventually we're going to jointly conduct a resource survey.

I have no objection to Robert.

No, sometimes I find the way to do it too far-fetched.

But we had a hostile relationship.

There is no such thing as being too cautious considering that.

"And it's barbaric -"

"The Lou."

"Times have changed that I have to worry about the Lou tribe."

When Robert corrected, his men reworded.

"When we were kids, the Lou caught us."

"" "Ahhh" "

When one of his men said, other faces raised their voices.

It would be a unique reaction from the southern border.

I also remember Robert.

"And I didn't think there'd be a day to fall in love."

"Love?"

"I work for Lord Gaul."

When Robert groaned at the parrot, his men said in a fed up tone.

"I'm usually twisted, but when we're alone, it's sweet, and we've had kids, well, it's all sorts of things. Damn, why should I listen to love stories?"

The last one had a blurry tone.

There seems to be dissatisfaction, but my men seemed to be doing well.

"I want to get married soon, too."

"I thought if I became a soldier, they'd tell me."

"Fool, you're being spotted."

"Whatever you like about me."

Everyone seems to have a surprisingly strong desire to marry.

Speaking of surprises...

"Fine, there's some interaction."

"Don't you have Captain Robert?

"There is a lot of interaction with Lord Gaul..."

Robert clouded his words.

I don't think I'm simply envious of him for knowing his misery.

Honestly, I wouldn't even recommend a Lou marriage to my men.

Because I want to be as powerful as I can be, but I see a struggle.

"It would have been nice to have had a little more peaceful times."

"... right"

My men groaned pompously, and Robert agreed.

Gaul is trying to use this battle to unlock the children's future.

Is that the right thing to do?

I don't know.

But I hope his readiness pays off.

"... I have to work hard"

"Yeah, I'm sick and tired of hearing you talk about love again."

When Robert shrugged, his men laughed small.

'Reporting. We're moving into the Imperial Army supply unit. "

A creaking voice echoes in the pit.

It's the voice of my men monitoring trends in the Imperial Army.

Robert removes the communication magic item from the pouch and approaches the mouth.

"It's Robert. What kind of movement are you making?

"The vast majority are cleaning up bodies."

"Corpse?"

"Yes, it's a wounded soldier brought in yesterday."

It sounds like throwing up and throwing up.

Robert feels the same way.

He was an Imperial soldier, even though he was discharged years ago.

I can't talk about it, but I have a lot to think about.

"And the five horsemen headed west."

"Okay."

Robert responded briefly and coughed lightly.

"Reported by Robert. The cavalry headed west, five horsemen. Kane, I hope both Captain Gaul respond."

'This is Kane. You mean a cavalry?

"I can't say for sure, but that's very likely. I want to be a prisoner if possible."

"I'd like to say I understand, but if we're going to take prisoners, we're going to let the outbound route go bare. I want a distance so that I can't get away easily, and the scouts aren't just five horsemen. '

"I see, indeed"

Robert nodded small.

"I mean, when Lord Gaul intercepts,"

'Well, don't be like that. So, how's Gaul's husband?

"I don't mind intercepting here, but I can't let my men force me."

"Whenever possible..."

"Prioritize Reducing Wear"

Empress Tilia blocks Robert's words.

I was unwittingly upset.

I didn't expect you to break into conversations.

But if you think about it, Empress Tilia can hear the conversation.

It's weirder to think you're not coming in with a crack.

"Surrender recommended, and if you still resist, I will kill you."

"That's okay."

"Thank you"

Gaul utters a word of thanks.

"... Robert"

"Ha!

Tilia called me by name, and Robert stretched his spine reflexively.

"Break it in, I'm sorry"

"No, thank you"

I felt honest.

The order system of the Southern Frontier Army is ambiguous.

Up and down relationships are still difficult to relate to horizontally.

'That would help if you could say so. Okay, I'm going back to being a listener. I'm sorry I pushed all kinds of roles, thank you.'

"Ha! Leave it to me!

Robert raised his voice.

"Well, good to see you both"

"Leave it to me."

"Oh, I've been entrusted"

Kane answers lightly and Gaul answers with a low voice.

Robert put a comm magic item on his porch.

Gaul hides in the shadows of the grass and has an imperial cavalry.

No, wait to come back, to be exact.

The Imperial Army cavalry has already passed in front of the Gauls.

I didn't feel alive then.

I just remembered and a nasty sweat erupts.

This is not a fight for me.

I told myself it was a fight to open up the future, and I managed to endure it.

But when the Imperial Army cavalry approached - perhaps, I couldn't stand it.

He must have outburst his emotions and had a spear on his hand.

I deplore my immaturity - and hence my father's greatness.

My father has two names: "Iron Wall".

That's what I've come to be called because I've left the Holy Argo Royal Army more than once.

To be honest, I didn't like my father's two names.

Knight - nobility is what defeats the enemy.

And yet I feel sorry for myself for being long enough to outdo the enemy.

Ever since I was fighting under my father, no, I've felt that way since before.

Oh, my God, that was stupid.

Gaul carries fifty lives and is terribly drained after just a few hours of waiting.

My father would multiply his life twenty times, no, hundreds or thousands of times if he included the surrounding territories.

It carries countless lives and has been fighting for decades.

Now I can understand the feat, and I know exactly how it was hard on me.

Really, I don't like it.

Always understand what's important later.

"... Captain Gaul"

"What?"

Gaul turned his gaze to the men next door.

My face is painted on mud, only my eyes are glowing.

"You're not coming back"

"I lost my food in the last raid. They must be looking around far away."

"Oh, be -"

"Get down."

Gaul blocked his men's words and gently touched their heads.

Stay down on the ground.

The Imperial Army cavalry has returned.

Slowly slow down.

Because stones are scattered across the streets.

Bring communication magic items closer to your mouth.

"First, I'll set it up. If I set it up, block the exit route and surround it. If you are going to surrender, take prisoner, and kill me if I show you a bare gesture to resist. Repeat, if you surrender, treat me as a prisoner. Kill me if I show you a bare gesture to resist."

"" "... Roger." "

He returns a voice like he pushed him to death low.

Just like last time, Gaul divided the squad into four squads.

Eventually, the cavalry stops moving completely.

"... Captain Gaul"

"Not yet. It's still early."

The cavalry should go down from the horse to get the stone out of the way.

I would do so myself, but there is no zero chance of going on like this either.

I get anxiety that the density of the stone would have been okay.

You should be fine.

I checked many times.

But anxiety is on the rise.

Should we attack or wait?

It's hard when you have to choose even though you only have two choices.

I even hope you run away about it.

That's when.

The cavalry descended from the horse.

Except it's just one ride.

The other four horsemen are on guard around them.

"Gaul -"

My men couldn't say it out to the end.

Because Gaul had already stood up and had the attitude to throw the spear.

I guess it was a smoother move than I noticed.

To be honest, Gaul was also surprised.

I never thought I'd be able to move so smoothly.

This should allow you to fight more than one another with Archena or Roy - the Kingsguard Knights Commander.

My body moves.

The spear proceeded in a straight line and pierced the cavalry's neck.

One, two, three, four - ten seconds pass and a cavalry with its neck pierced is slammed.

No, should I say I'm about to get stuck?

Because the spear supported him and he stopped moving like a mid waist.

Five more seconds pass, and the four horsemen circle the horse's head.

"Squad two, three. - Huh!

Gaul couldn't give instructions until the end.

Squad 2 and Squad 3 turned behind the cavalry amazingly quickly, causing them to form a cavalry.

It was an early job no less than the Second Kingsguard Knights, to which I once belonged.

I guess you realized you didn't have a chance to win.

The cavalry of the four horsemen has completely stopped moving.

Gaul walked over to the four horsemen.

Of course, I won't be alarmed.

If you show the gap, they must attack you.

Get out on the street and expose yourself.

Would it have been too close?

No, I can lick it on my weak hips.

We have to make him understand that this one has an overwhelming advantage.

Keep your chest up and look out for the cavalry.

"My name is Gaul! Son of Count Taur Hernato, Commander of the Second Kingsguard! I am in this battle for the future of the Empire to discuss the false Emperor Alfort!

As Gaul raised his voice, the four horsemen glanced at each other.

"I recommend you all surrender! Down from the horse, disarm! If you're surrendering, I'll treat you as a prisoner! If you're going to resist... slash it!

Gaul pulled out his sword and stuck his cuttoe to the ground.

"Reply or..."

Even then Gaul couldn't say enough until the end.

One of the four dropped his sword on the ground.

I open my eyes to surprises too much.

"Okay. Surrender."

The sword-dropping cavalry descended from the horse and raised his hands.

The three remaining follow suit.

He threw away his sword and went down from his horse.

I thought it was a trap, but I don't think so.

"Let them restrain you until they can confirm that you have no weapons in your possession. Don't feel bad."

"I have no choice. Naturally."

When Gaul glanced at him, soldiers from the fourth squad walked over and tied up the cavalry.

The resulting motion.

It would have taken longer if they weren't cooperative.

"Surprise?

"... well, yeah"

The cavalry told him to tear it up, and Gaul answered only a little muffled.

Without sacrificing, we were able to take the four prisoners.

I got the best results.

I'm really uncomfortable with it.

"The captain tells me to surrender if I'm about to be killed"

"Can we talk as much as we can?

"Enough to tell you to surrender. You're as woven as I am to talk."

The cavalry glanced lightly over his shoulder.

How about this attitude when your people have been killed?

I feel like I should just slash it and throw it away.

But I've just declared that if I don't resist, I'll treat you as a prisoner.

If I slash and throw away this, I will be involved in the ticket.

He's talking to me around the corner.

Useful information.

"This load is shovels and tools."

"You, still noble?"

"That's the three boys. Honestly, I don't want to be tortured and smashed to pieces."

I see, and Gaul almost nodded.

If there is such a situation, it will be obvious.

"We cooperated, so let me eat two meals a day. You can have sunbathing and hot bathing with surveillance."

"Okay. Make as much hope come true as you can."

"Please."

Gaul sighed and glanced at his men.

Squads three and four, take the prisoners.

"" Ha!

When the squad leaders of the third and fourth squads extended their spines and replied, they took the four cavalrymen - the prisoners.

Gaul drops off the prisoner in disdain.

I killed one, but I don't think I needed that.

"Captain Gaul, you should report..."

"- Huh!"

My men call me back.

I'm stunned by so much, but I'm still in the middle of an operation.

Besides, it's the Supply Squad.

Remove the communication magic item and bring it closer to the mouth.

"This is Gaul. Killed one of the scouts, took four prisoners."

"It's Tiria. Gaul, what's the damage?

"No harm done"

"Well, well done."

I guess I should be impressed, but I can't impress one right now.

'What's wrong with you?

"There was no damage here, but apparently he's been instructed to surrender"

'... what do you mean?

Empress Tilia answered with a few moments aside.

Confusion comes through.

"It's Kane. Aren't you intentionally going to take prisoner and load the barracks?

"Oh, I see"

I said it in a tone that Tilia was convinced.

"What are you going to do, princess?

'It's not funny to ride enemy thoughts. Do you have any other information?

"The supply team said it was shovels and tools that carried them."

……

The Empress Tilia silenced.

"Whatever reinforces the enemy, it hurts to be used to attack the Imperial Army position."

"Conclusion please"

Kane rushes Empress Tilia.

"Attack moderately and retreat."

"Is it my decision to add or subtract a teaspoon?

"Whatever."

"Roger. Attack not to ride enemy thoughts"

"I asked you to."

"Leave it to me."

Kane undertook in a mild tone.

I wanted to tell you to be a little more serious, but Kane is a Crono man.

I have no authority to complain.

Besides, Chrono allowed this kind of attitude.

I guess Gaul has an incomprehensible idea.

Gaul's husband can go back to base.

"Don't be stupid. I'll fight, too."

"If we take the prisoners, we'll have three or forty soldiers, right? It's a tough number of soldiers, and if they try too hard, they're going to surrender to me."

"... ok"

Gaul decided to accept Kane's suggestion after a while of thought.

It is true that the number of soldiers has decreased because of taking prisoners, and we cannot let Kane and the others get in the way.

What's more, we still have our purpose ahead of us.

"Helpful."

"It's not enough to thank you"

Gaul put a comm magic item on his porch.

Sleep the dead cavalry to the side and pull out the spear.

"What do you do with the body?

"Leave it. If you had a body here, you'd be in a hurry. Squad 1, Squad 2, back to base!

As Gaul walked out, his men followed him slightly late.