Legend

Teolame, who was pointed at Merclio's gaze, opens his tease thinking for a few seconds.

"As things stand, we rebels have several avenues to take. First of all, we focus on either offense or defense..."

He gazes at Chirali and Merclio, then at Gurgasto, and finally at Ray before shaking his neck sideways.

"Honestly, it's not advisable to focus on defense. Even as it stands, our rebels are very low in strength compared to the Crusaders, and, as I said earlier, they are significantly inferior in terms of overall health. And if we focus on defense, we'll give the enemy the lead."

So once the word stops, Theorem, but what is the meaning of the gaze directed toward Gurgaste to everyone on this occasion... that's what even Gurgaste with the gaze was able to understand.

Suitable for attack… more precisely considering Gurgasto's troops specializing in attack, defense is close to treasure spoilage.

And most importantly, there's a good chance that Gurgast will protrude.

(Even with the presence of Ray, if you turn to the recipient, you will only be able to do so to the extent of extending the time to defeat)

What was behind Theorem's brain at this time was that we would consolidate our defenses and leave the attack to Ray, who was following a flying ceto.

That giant tornado of flames I showed you in the spring war. That would also allow you to unilaterally harm the Crusaders, and how many of them have the ability to cross Ray into the Crusaders in the first place.

Still, in the end, we're just extending our time to defeat more than the lead is on our opponents.

Theorem also considered using Ray, which is just one means of attack, to stop supplying the enemy, but the battle is taking place in the country of the Bestian Empire in the first place.

It was decided that some supplies could be replenished where they had been burned, and the proposal was immediately rejected in Theorem.

Attacks on places such as imperial capitals, cities and villages may also prevent replenishment of supplies, but such imitation will bring Merclio's reputation to the ground even if he wins the civil war.

In the first place, who can favor the person who instructed them to burn their city or village?

If this were a war between the country and the country, there would have been no problem in taking such a means, but we cannot choose such a means over what is only a civil unrest taking place within the Bestian Empire, as is the case this time.

Thus, the option of war prevention has already disappeared completely within Theorem.

"And if you go on offense... here are a few options too"

Merclio nods at the words, urging ahead.

"First and foremost, as Lord Gurgasto said earlier, is the way to push straight to the Empire with all your might. Honestly, it's an unspeakable operation that would surely fail if it had the power of Ray, but the damage is too great when it fails. The betting element is too strong and I was wondering if it might be an option to take in the present situation"

"Nooo...... but if this behavior works, the civil unrest itself will soon be over. I mean, even though it doesn't mean wasting time on the influence of the Vestian Empire?

Gurgasto grunts, but it is still not about the national power of the Bestian Empire that lies at its root, but probably because he wants a fight.

Just so you know, Theorem speaks of his next option.

"Next, how to develop your power in the form of manipulating and attaching people to aristocratic territory around Count Obrisin's territory"

Some of the nobles present here nod unexpectedly at the words that came out of Theorem's mouth.

If we try to be someone who doesn't want to do as much damage to our own forces as possible, even if we're cooperating with the rebels, it would seem like a pretty useful choice to expand our forces in discussions.

But... Theoreme shakes his neck to the side and opens his mouth.

"It does seem like the best course of action for us at first glance, but that would take too long. Further expansion means that there will also be a need to protect it."

"I want you to wait. It becomes more of a battle between the countrymen than a civil unrest.... No, that would be the basis"

Did one of the nobles say it again because he realized that Ray was an adventurer belonging to the Kingdom of Mireana?

The nobleman, who turned his gaze towards Ray only for a moment, opens his mouth again.

"Isn't that enough for those in the same country to retain a minimum of fighting power, even if they protect each other?

"No, unfortunately the other way around. Behavior is prone to radicalisation because it is between fellow countrymen. It's not like the Crusaders are going wild and looting and assault doesn't happen in villages and cities."

"It's... whatever it is..."

He was a nobleman who tried to speak so, but the words become smaller in the eyes that see himself from around him.

It's a little different from the term inbred hatred, but sometimes people in the same country act brutally against each other because they're in different forces than they are.

Explained that way, a man can only end up silent.

Theorem takes a light glance at a man who believes in the goodness of such a person and opens his mouth again.

"Next, the way we move towards the Empire. However, unlike Lord Gurgasto's earlier proposal, we can only go some way. Anyway, if we put a lot of places under this force, we won't be able to protect them, as I just explained."

"I see. In that case, does the aim mean letting them attack from the other side and intercept it to reduce their power?

To Merclio's words, Theorem nods back.

"That's right. Either way, it's not realistic to defeat His Highness Kabbazide, His Highness Schulus, or His Highness Frizione's forces all by ourselves..."

Theorem then stops the words once and turns his gaze toward Ray.

But I immediately stray from my gaze and continue my words.

"It's not realistic. Given the presence of Lady Vihela and Ray, it may be possible militarily... but if that happens, you will undoubtedly have a spark of resentment after the civil unrest is over"

"I'm sure that's true. There's no way I'm gonna kill all my hostile opponents..."

Several people look surprised at the noisy words coming out of Merclio's mouth.

I guess I didn't think I'd say that harsh a word, just usually.

But this ferocity is another side of Merclio.

I don't usually put it on the table, but that's only because I don't need it.

More than I have lived as a royal family...... there is also a side to it that naturally makes Merclio or fierce than it is naturally born into a lineage where it is natural for those who have the right to inherit the throne to contend with each other...... even to be ruthless.

Theorem, who knows that, nods without looking particularly concerned.

"I just want to minimize killing if I can. And even if you use the measures that Ray suggested before, it's more convenient to intercept them."

The words "measures proposed by Ray" direct the gaze of those in the magic tent toward Ray.

But when it comes to the person with that gaze, he answers only by clapping his shoulders small.

In fact, it is also true that there are aspects close to betting on whether or not the measure works.

Most of all, I've decided that if Ray and Seto were here, they would be able to handle the bet, too, such as Theorem, Merclio, and Vihera.

"More than that, what's going on with the nobility we caught in the last fight? I think we were talking about withdrawing the ransom."

"Oh, things are going well over there. Even His Highness Schulz won't be able to show any movement until you've settled it."

Theorame answers Ray's question, which I asked curiously.

Many already know about negotiating the ransom. Fewer people are surprised.

"Then the next person to attack me isn't a guy named Schuls, it's Kabazid... what did I say? of Vihera's sister......"

"Frizione, you're my sister."

"Yes, is it one of those guys named Frizione? other...... is that the possibility of an Imperial Army or something attacking you?

Though a surprise gaze can be directed from around you for a moment at Ray, who calls out the royal family without honor, you are immediately distracted from your gaze, as you gave up.

Give up because you already know what attitude Ray has towards Vihera and Merclio.

I don't have any particular respect for Merclio at the top of the army that I'm on my side with, so I guess it's only natural not to respect the opponent who became my enemy.

Ningro, if you don't respect Merclio or Vihera in this situation, but if you behave respectfully towards your enemies, that makes it problematic.

"The imperial army moves. That's basically not supposed to happen. This case is about fighting as someone involved in the right to inherit the throne. So basically, I don't think the Imperial Army will come into this fight. Besides, there is not necessarily anyone who makes strange moves in the surrounding countries by multiplying this civil unrest, or in the empire. You'll have to deal with it."

With that being said, Theorem's face doesn't look convinced of his own words.

To be precise, is there something to worry about?

(His Highness Schuls has many supporters of the Imperial Army. Given that, it's not strange to see anyone coming out through the Imperial Army but to help His Highness Schulss. In that case, His Highness Kabbazide, His Highness Frizione, whose main force will be the armies of the nobles who basically make up his faction, will be tough)

Theorem whining inside, but can't we put our own names in there because there's still an absolute trump card called Ray?

There are other people with high fighting power such as Vihela and Gurgasto, and Theorem himself is powerful enough to have flashing aliases.

He also has a back hand, Warcraft Soldier, active in the Spring War.

Given them, we realize once again that exchanges in determined forces are advantageous to our rebels.

He also understood that just because Ray was in his own army did not necessarily make him feel safe.

(Indeed, Ray showed off his power by semi-winning the fighting tournament. There's also the spring war thing, and no one will underestimate Ray anymore.... but that equals Ray's palm being exposed. Even on the other side, you would naturally think of a countermeasure if you knew there was a Ray over here, and if it was His Highness the Kabazid, it would be easy to imagine that Ray was in the rebels)

I guess I was thinking the same thing inside out. Theorem and Merclio communicate their will by gazing at each other.

"All in all, the next person to attack is either His Highness Cabazide or His Highness Frizione. As for this information that the other side got in the last battle, whether you share it or not... No, if you choose to defeat the common enemy, His Highness Merclio, you can first try to share it"

Chirali and Theorem turned their gaze to three people: Vihella, Gurgasto and Tiyur.

These are the three men who played a part in the last battle.

And beyond the fact that information is definitely also known about ourselves, who unleashed the deadly blow at the end, the next thing we know, we hit...

"The next battle will probably be an overwhelming one, like no more damage here than the last one. Given that, I hope your next opponent is His Highness Kabazid."

To the words of Theorem, not only Vihera and Merclio... but all but Ray, who are here, nod.

I can assure you that Kabazid, of the remaining opponents, is clearly our own enemy.

But on the other hand... Frizione, the sister of Vihera, is also a popular figure in the Bestian Empire because of his kindness, and if he fought badly for the detours, he could be seen with all sorts of harsh eyes by the people.

Of course, if you have to fight, there is no denying it. But still, the position of the rebels is very different from that of not having popular support.

"Anyway, I'd like to move the position forward in a few days. Prepare yourself."

Everyone nods at the words of Theorem.

This position has already swelled up to the size of a small village. Given that, there is no doubt that the movement of positions takes a lot of work and time.

It was clear that everyone would be busy preparing to move their positions.

(You don't feel very rebel. There are pedestrians from the surrounding villages and cities.... Count Obrisin territory, so I guess there is)

Hearing all sorts of caveats coming out of Theorem's mouth, Ray is somewhere subtly strange... and laughs when it's funny, making me think about the next battle that will be my turn.