Legend

"Okay, we're leaving! The non-combatants are positioned in the center of the formation so that the combatants in charge each consolidate their defenses around it. All right, we are an army led by His Royal Highness Merclio, the third prince of the Bestian Empire. Sure, they call us rebels now, and that's what we call ourselves."

I guess I'm using the magic of the wind to make my voice heard by all who are here. Theorem's voice is also normally echoed in the ears of those at the edge of the formation.

Since becoming a rebel, the day has come to take over the positions previously based and finally head for the imperial capital… outside Count Obrisin's territory.

By this date, some had already left rebel positions for good.

But on the contrary, some of them are coming together to make a bigger profit.

The rebels move forward by placing such people in the center of the formation so that soldiers and adventurers and others can protect their surroundings.

At first, there were some opinions that protecting such non-combatants would hinder rebel forces, but such people are also valuable to the rebels.

They don't have to consume the kind of food we prepare for ourselves to provide food - sell it, to be exact - and buy, sell or repair weapons and protective equipment.

It can also be said that those who are distinguished from non-combatants are beginning to occupy a very important position for the rebels, not knowing how some of them got it but want them to buy military horses.

They call themselves non-combatants, but they join the rebels. It is not uncommon to hear stories about those who naturally possess some fighting power, and some of them beat up soldiers who argued with soldiers and attacked them the other way around.

Together, such people gathered to move the positions… more precisely, they were also to follow in the march to the imperial side.

"But whether you're a rebel or not... if you can't protect those who come with us, it's a great humiliation. Don't forget that. Moving on, the Crusaders will naturally show up too. Other than that, there must be bandits and monsters. Never harm non-combatants who help us! I expect each of you to act consciously that you are part of a unit led by His Royal Highness Merclio. Okay, let's go!

'Whoa, whoa, whoa!

Theorem's speech is over. No, no, there is a loud cry from the rebel soldiers.

When we are the ones who help His Highness Merclio, the rebels start to move forward with a voice to help them do so.

The first to proceed is the Cavalry Squad.

This cavalry unit has a role in scouting forward and eliminating enemies if they are found.

You can think of it as a unit that performs two tasks: an enemy attack and a power reconnaissance.

Such cavalry units go not only in the direction of the rebels' progress, but also behind their backs, left and right.

Next, the cavalry and infantry cover the perimeter, forming wind formations such as those capable of ranged attacks, starting with archers on the inside, and non-combatants in the center.

As a form, it is close to a formation of squares that form a large circle.

Such a formation, therefore, the speed of movement itself is not so fast. However, it is possible to deal with attacks from anywhere for that matter, and if there is an opponent who is likely to be left out of formation, it will be the turn of the rebels such as Vihela, Gurgast, Theorem and Ray, who have specialized forces.

In addition to non-combatants, there was also the figure of a carriage full of supplies in the centre of the formation.

Initially, Ray asked me if I would use mystering to carry supplies, as the Larks Border Bersers did during the Spring War, but no reply came back to that.

It was because Ray had to give it out every time he handed it out to everyone when he handed it over to one person, and he couldn't handle it quickly when he had to.

In fact, Teolame's opinion would never be wrong, given that the transportation of supplies that Ray was carrying out in the spring war was also dominated by those from Gilm to the Seremouth Plains.

Unlike at the time of the war when we moved our own country, this time we are moving within the territory of the Empire with the treatment of rebels… i.e. the enemy's sphere of power, so it is not strange whenever they are raided.

It would also be significant that Theorem did not speak out as one reason not to ask Ray, but that although Ray is cooperating with the rebels, he is not from the Bestian Empire.

Tons of weapons, protective equipment, medicines, food, and more. Sometimes Ray's personal possession of those supplies means he's not in good shape, either as a rebel, and he didn't put it to words among those who are cooperating with the rebels, but does Ray run away with supplies when he has to? Not many people think that way.

If he hears it, he'll want to tell you not to be ridiculous, but as a leader of the rebels with nearly three thousand more troops, who also had the influence of prevailing in the war, he'll naturally decide it's dangerous to rely on the uncertain element of Ray.

This is not a matter of not being able to trust Ray, it was a must in running an organization called the Rebels.

That's why Theorem, who has a strong trust in Ray's abilities, and Vihera, who even holds enthusiasm within it, convinced him without complaining in particular.

Ray himself understands that, and because it has been explained in advance, I am not particularly dissatisfied.

"Well, it's a good thing we're less burdened."

"Gru?"

What happened to Seto walking next to Ray? and just throat.

"No, it's nothing. I just thought it was going to be a little free march."

Ray shrugs as he looks around.

There is Ray and Seto near the center among the formation... where the leaders of non-combatants and rebels are gathered.

Whatever the rebel leadership is supposed to be, it's Ray and Seto, who have the power to pull out the group as an individual force. I wanted to throw them into places like surrounding infantry and cavalry if I could, but basically Ray and Seto are not good at working together because of their high character and ability, regardless of whether they move as individuals.

Then it was concluded that it was better to have non-combatant escorts near the center, as well as a trump card that could be used when the cavalry that was scouting ahead came out with an opponent out of hand.

It is also important that Seto can fly in the sky.

If Ray were a regular cavalry, he might be delayed a lot for the first time because even if he were attacked by a powerful enemy, the surrounding non-combatants would be in the way, as well as units capable of ranged attacks on the outside, and infantry and cavalry units on the outside.

But if you can fly the sky, Seto, you can fly the sky as long as you have a few steps to get away.

Being able to move through the sky gives you such a powerful advantage by then.

(Well, you naturally understand that over there. No, you're familiar with the advantages of having a flyable soldier species just for having a dragon knight who can fly in the Ningro sky. Most of all, it's subtle if you want to put me in battle.)

It is a widely known fact that one and one of Ray and Seto buried a large number of dragon knights in the spring war.

It was Ray's anticipation that even if he had put out dragon knights in battle than he knew it would be two dances then.

Most importantly, it is unlikely that Ray will come out with a Dragon Knight at first than he is not known to be a part of the rebels.

(Well, this is the only wide formation. Although it is true that it is somewhat troublesome to be able to corrugate away tactics in various places)

Ray and Seto are only one and one. Beyond that, there is a good chance that if you can mount a corrugated attack, it will be out of your control.

Still, if it was an attack from one place, it would be possible to attack extensively using the magic of fire that Ray specializes in. Originally, Ray fought with his magic power and flaming magic because he specializes in the battle method of exterminating a wide area.

But being able to attack extensively means that if you have an ally within the range of its effects, you can hit it.

It can't have the effect of automatically identifying enemy allies like a game or something.

If it were to have such an effect, it would mean, for example, individually controlling each and every fireball and flame arrow released by Ray….

If it's one or two people, there's still no way they can imitate more than 3,000 people.

It's also true that you can't even get your hands on a one-shot exit tactic from all directions if you're marching in a formation like the Square.

(Well, a dragon knight seems to be a substitute for all kinds of money, so even over there, he'd be a tiger boy. I wouldn't imitate that more than I know if you hit us it would definitely hurt you... I'd love to)

It's just Ray's desire, but I want that to hit me if I can.

Thinking that way, Ray looks at the rebels moving on.

There are non-combatants in the middle of the formation, starting with merchants, who naturally also carry their luggage by carriage.

It is self-evident that if that happens, the speed of travel will be slower. The rebels were progressing at a rate at which the troops were very much not progressing.

However, if this is the only group, there is nothing like the kind of bandits that are influxing during this civil unrest.

As for the monsters, they have been knocked down in advance, so they rarely come out.

Occasionally, when the goblins showed up, they were tailored when they were found by cavalry who were ahead of them or were vigilant around them.

Beyond only showing up to that extent of a monster, the rebels can say that the speed itself is going slowly or smoothly.

That's how...

"Ray, you got a minute?

Such a voice can be hung by Ray, who was progressing with non-combatants in the center of the formation.

Turning his gaze to those who heard voices, what was there was the appearance of Theorem on a military horse.

I guess it's because that's all highly trained military horses don't show how frightened they are that there is a ceto who is joyfully throbbing fed by the whores riding the carriage a little further away.

"Oh, there's no problem over here.... or I'm very free. You can fight goblins now."

"... no, that's exactly what would go wrong with a lot of things. Not really."

"What? Even the rare species of goblins showed up? Then I'll leave. Rare demon stones are precious, even if they are goblins."

Rare species, as their name suggests, are rare and have only ever encountered as many as they count.

That's why I'd like to encounter it if I could. That was the word that came out of my mind, but it was Theorem's face with some frightened look on his face that came back to it.

"So when did I say goblins appeared, etc. Why don't you just be a little more nervous, no matter how much free you are? Even if it looks like this, this is a military operation, right?

"Even if they say so. If the enemy's coming, we're not free. No, I know you have weak monsters and bandits, but you're dealing with them by the cavalry, aren't you?

"Right, I'm getting that report. Whatever, it's soldiers and knights that Ray, with his deep red alias, has worked out immediately. I have no doubt about that ability."

What was the frightened look on your face a few seconds ago? Theorem utters so much admiration for Ray that he wants to say it that way.

To Theorem like that, Ray shrugged his shoulders and urged him to get ahead of the conversation.

It was a ray wearing the hood of the dragon robe I'd been lowering, but I could also see from Theorem that it was just one of the lights hidden.

"... So, what business did you end up here on?

"Oh. I think if we proceed at this rate, we will leave Count Obrisin territory in the evening or so. I'm sorry to bother you, but could you come out for reconnaissance?

"I see. Naturally, so is Seto, right?

Theorem nods naturally to Ray, who asks as a confirmation.

The reason I asked for this reconnaissance in the first place is because Ray, who uses Seto as his obedience, has the overwhelming advantage of being able to fly.

You're not supposed to say you want to get on a horse and scout like the other cavalry here, and in that case, it's Ray, who's stained with the smell of Seto. extra horse...... unless that's also the kind of military horse Theorem is riding on, he wouldn't do anything to get Ray on that back.

"I got the story. As I said earlier, as far as I'm concerned, there's absolutely nothing wrong with that. What, we're still on reconnaissance?

"Stop that. It's big in many ways to be here in case there's a lot of fighting power called Ray, no matter what. There are places where all the rebels put their minds."

Ray listens to Theorem like that and frowns slightly.

This army is only a rebel led by Merclio. Even so, if I say so, can I be the central figure of a hired adventurer? That's why I thought so.

(As is often the case, the rebel leader who got in my way moves to get rid of me... no, don't you)

I know there's something about me, including Merclio, but that's why I wouldn't be stupid enough to imitate it in a detour. Because if you imitate that badly, it's also possible that the rebels themselves will be burned down.

Thinking that way, Ray nodded to Theorem.