Legend

"What!?

Upon hearing the report, Schuls accidentally asks the woman in front of him.

As expected and unexpected. Just because both of those conflicting reports were mixed, there is some grumpy color to the words that came out of Schulss's mouth.

However, the woman who made the report in front of Schuls... familiarize herself with Schuls childhood. Deputy Amare opens her mouth just saying that her opponent's attitude has nothing to do with it.

Most of all, I know Amare is short on the man in front of him. Ning Ro, I was even relieved in the sense that my current attitude was not yet completely bloody on my head.

Against such a self-serving master, Amare once again speaks of what he reported a few seconds ago.

"The Crusaders have become almost devastated. There has been no noticeable damage to the rebels led by His Highness Merclio. Not entirely intact, of course, but I was wondering if I could still say it was intact compared to the damage this one suffered."

"No! That's not what I want to hear! I never thought that incompetence could win this battle from the beginning. That would have been nice if we had exposed Merclio and Vihera at all. But what do you mean, my cavalry was wiped out?

Shruth leaving it to anger and punching the executive desk.

Heavy sounds echo in the room, but it's also not particularly surprising if you try to understand Schulss's short temper and make it Amare, which we've been walking with for years.

"It's not total annihilation. I'm alone, but I'm back."

"Oh, I'm sure you did return. But he came back with his right arm and right leg amputated. You can't use him as a cavalry anymore."

When I tell him that, he exhales deeply to exhale the frustration in his chest.

"... potion, is a bit of a use for a guy that works that well. Let the alchemist make a prosthetic arm and a prosthetic leg and give it to the man. Also, I came back alive in all those defeats. Don't forget your reward. Tell them you've come back alive a lot. And... give the families of the cavalry who died in battle in this battle adequate compensation."

"Yes."

Hearing the last word, Amare nods with a slight grin.

Schuls, who is also his own master, was the one who takes care of his men, and I guess he was happy to show his pity.

In the first place, there is strong support from the military. Naturally, when it comes to war wounds and death, it was natural to reward them generously.

That's why those in the military support it higher than the first prince, Kabazid.

"Phew..."

Reach for the cup that was on your desk to calm you down once.

Fortunately, there was nothing like falling and cracking when I hit him earlier, probably because he was securely fixed on the table.

When you pass magic through that cup with nothing in it, the next moment the water appears in the cup.

This is also one of the magic items, made with alchemy widely promoted in the Bestian Empire.

It only has the effect of putting out cold water, but the magic power it consumes is insignificant in itself. Now, a magic item that has the effect of creating a certain amount of water, not just the quality or quantity of magic.

Similar to Ray's running water dagger given its effect alone, the original running water dagger is a magic item that manipulates water to use as a weapon, never drinking water...... it is also not a useful magic item that creates water that will vary in taste depending on the quality and quantity of magic.

"... so. Any word from that guy back there? Oh, no. Why don't you listen to me first? What happened to the nobles?

"Most of them have been taken prisoner or killed. The few survivors each flee back to their territory or pull in a mansion in the Imperial capital. Are there a few people who came to report it? But you're right about all the excuses you make."

To Amare's words, Schuls frowns uncomfortably.

"Shit, I thought that would happen anyway.... but a prisoner? Then you're going to withdraw the ransom from us. It's a nasty imitation."

"Right. So, what do you do?

"It is decided. I'm not going out of my way to pay for that incompetence. Contact the captured nobleman's house. Instead, we'll wait for a certain period of time."

"Heh, do you wait for a certain period of time? You do need a certain period of time in the sense of getting ready for battle. Even if we were to organize the next crusade, we would also need to coordinate with His Highness the Cabazide, His Highness the Frizione."

Say what you want. Make them recognize the time they really need to form their next crusade as the time for ransom negotiations for the captive nobles. To such Amare's words, Schuls exhales and opens his mouth.

"They're the ones who can't even pull out enemy bills. I wish I'd just abandoned you.... I can't even cut it off so easily once it's my faction. I'd like to throw him in the Crusaders again."

"Exactly. If we experience an overwhelming defeat like this one, don't we realize our stupidity? I think I'd be reluctant if they told me to join the Crusades."

"Damn, they're useless to make.... so let's keep the story of incompetence around here. I need information from the returning cavalry."

Amare probably agreed with the Schuls word for incompetent nobility. Open your mouth without making any particular difference to the words.

"First of all, the maximum fighting force found in this battle will still be His Highness Vihella"

"I guess..."

What comes to mind in the look of Shruth whining so much is the bitter colour.

I'm only influential in the military, and naturally Schuls is confident in his prowess. But still, I couldn't help but think I could win by challenging my sister Vihera from the front.

Even before Vihela left the Bestian Empire, there was so much difference in strength. I'm aware that I've grown myself since then, but I still don't think I can beat Vihera, who has the overwhelming talent for combat.

Schuls himself would never want to admit it, but it was definitely Schuls who was the most relieved of those who had the right to inherit the throne when Vihela ran away.

"Huh, well, given the power of battle as an individual, I'm pretty sure he's the closest of the rebels. But you can't beat a group of individuals."

Shruth whining trying to tell herself half the time.

To such a master of his own, Amare turns his worrying gaze to such an extent that he would not have noticed if he had not been close.

I noticed the sight of the deputy, Schuls, but I would never speak any more. Because I knew if I said something, I'd say words I didn't deserve.

Therefore, the conversation is forcefully reverted.

"So, what other forces of war did you have?

"Count Obrisin, Viscount Boogle. Those two were particularly prominent in connection with His Highness Vihella."

"I guess."

As expected around here, Schuls nods.

I'd say it's only natural to have Viscount Boogle who is intoxicated by Vihera. And beyond what I knew would be a fierce battle, I could also naturally say that the Count of Obrisin, who is on edge with Vihella, is joining in there.

"Is that just the two of them? There were other people who used to act with Vihella, right?

"Yeah. The so-called 2nd Royalists, but have barely shown up in this battle. Most likely, the cavalry retreated after seeing it impossible to explore the battle any further from the enemy's momentum, so they may have joined the battle later."

"Though I had cut it to the limit, was it because only one survived in the end?... you worked a little too hard."

With an expression that seemed unfortunate only for a moment, Schuls immediately returns to the prince's face.

"So, what's the power of Merclio?

"It appears that Lord Theorem led the forces of the Third Prince to the battlefield. Surely you can say that the troops led by His Highness Vihella and the others are elite. But it was Lord Theorem who ultimately decided the battlefield."

"Right....... hmm? No, wait. Vihera led the troops?

"Yes. He said he followed the cavalry and crushed the cavalry unit of the Crusaders almost alone. Learn more about the battle."

I turn to the report as I tighten my consciousness to the information that my immediate cavalry has obtained until I have cut my life in the literal sense.

Written there is the flow of battle seen by the cavalry. However, he arrived at this point with serious death injuries. It contains uninterrupted information that I heard before I lost consciousness, and it will be until the cavalry regains consciousness when it comes to detailed stories.

Still, I can understand the general story flow just by looking at it this way.

That meant Schulz's military talent was never low.

"... Hmm, I see. Were you the first to put in Vihera and a flavour of it? It can be seen that the overall flow has been determined at once. But... is incompetence incompetent? Anything would be too brittle."

Shruth groaning like a shrug.

Certainly the likes of Vihela and Count Obrisin would be a powerful force of war. I can understand that.

But even so, the front collapsed too fast.

"I'm the one who got them all together, but it was only unexpected that we could do nothing so far and do it unilaterally. I usually say all that noble pride, so I was hoping you could at least carry it a little bit more."

"Please don't be unscrupulous. Your Highness Vihella leads the force, right? If you have the strength to accept it properly and not to collapse, you have not been included in this crusade since the beginning."

To Amare's words, indeed, a snort shrugs.

Keep sighing and looking at the report...... I realize that the name that was also one of the purposes of this one is not written anywhere.

"... Didn't Deep Red come out? According to the Prime Minister, Deep Red would probably be working with the rebels."

Mouth out the name of the person you wanted to look into as a top priority in this fight.

The final of the martial arts tournament was naturally watched by Schulz as well. Honestly, I was definitely struck by the sight of Ray fighting just because I didn't think I could fight the noise that far against him.

And according to information from the prime minister, there was something about that deep red likely joining the rebels.

So there's one side of it that I wanted to know how much of a threat it would be if we actually fought.

Of course I know the role Ray played in the war in the Seremus Plains in the spring. It was also understood that it would be difficult to deal with it if it were imitated to produce a tornado of fire.

But... other than that, I was sure Ray had some power, and more importantly, I wanted to know the magic of the flames and Griffon's abilities that I couldn't show by the rules at the fight competition...

"No, as you can see from that report, Deep Red hasn't shown up in this fight. Haven't you joined the rebels yet, or was it actually the Prime Minister's assumption to join the rebels in the first place?"

To the grunting Amare, Schuls instantly shook his head to the side.

"There's no such thing as a Prime Minister's assumption. Yeah, even if you can see it. It's the Chancellor of this Bestian Empire. I don't think I'd make that kind of mistake."

The figure of Pache, obese to see and unsuitable to move the body, passes behind Schulz's brain.

I don't like to see that relaxed body, but I have to admit I'm still a competent person.

That's as much as I would like my faction to have a lot of incompetence coming together if I could.

But Pasche, the prime minister, will not enter the prince's faction.... No, should I say I'm not allowed.

By direct order of the Emperor, the Trujist, we must treat everyone fairly.

Except for Merclio, who became a rebel, or Vieira, who ran away from the country, of course.

"So what do you think?

"We haven't rendezvous yet for any reason, and there's a good chance that we're going to rendezvous. I have information that I prefer to hunt bandits."

"... where did you get that information from? There was nothing like that in the information I was getting."

"It's from the Chancellor. Where did the Chancellor get it from... Well, you have some kind of source within the Kingdom of Mireana"

With a small shoulder clasp, Schuls continues and opens his mouth.

"Or we're already rendezvous but I don't want to show that power over here yet. Honestly, as far as I'm concerned, I think this is the most likely thing.... What do you think?

"Right. I do wonder if that's likely. I'm using Griffon as an obedient demon, so it won't travel any slower than a horse."

"I guess. Send the information to my brother and sister. In this case, I promised to give the information to my brother and sister as soon as possible. Then let's teach him how much we owe him."

Amare snorted at the master's words and quickly left the room to share information with the two Cabazides and Frizione.