Legend

This battle is the most intense of the civil unrest taking place in the Bestian Empire.

Watching that battle from the main line, Merclio turns his gaze to Theorem, who is holding back on his side.

"Overall look at each other...... is that okay?

"Yes, inferior in strength, but I was wondering if we could say that the current state of war is mutual. … If it was meant to be, there would have been more flashy confusion at the rear of the Crusaders"

"Right. If the neighborhood had progressed well, I guess this one would have been in my favor by now..."

"Given Ray's character, it seems like he's going to use some fancy magic all the time here."

Frizione whines worryingly, listening to Merclio and Theorem.

"Right, sister Frizione. I do think given Ray's personality... or ability, there's no such thing as not fighting flashy here. Did this hit the hand Brother Kabbazide hit?

"That's all you can think about. I just don't know what kind of hand you hit. Honestly, when you're the right person to keep Ray down, you can only come up with about immovable noise"

That was the Theorem I would tell you, but one of the nobles in the main regiment shook his head to the side.

"You'd already have a conclusion on that, wouldn't you? If it is indeed noise, we may be able to counter Ray. But in order to use noise in this civil unrest, you will need the permission of His Majesty the Emperor, and most importantly, noise has already made its way to the Mountain of Demons after the fighting tournament. I have to say it's hard to pull that noise out."

The others nod similarly.

Yes, normally, it's impossible to pull noise to this battlefield exactly as the nobles say.

That's for sure.

But what lies behind Theorem's brain is that the crusading army side, which has fought so many times since this civil unrest began, was a losing streak, and regardless of how many soldiers they defeated as individuals, knights they defeated, there was still no handle that they won the battle.

(I mean, that's all the crusader side is hunted down. And that confidence of Frederick. I'm talking about His Highness Kabazid. I'm pretty sure you have some kind of back hand.)

Behind Theorem's brain, we can also call him Merclio's biggest rival... No, on the contrary, considering the experience he has had in politics, Kabazid's face is not strange to call it superior compatibility.

He said he must be hitting some kind of hand.

Then the decree reveals itself as if it had read the inside of such a theolame.

I guess I've run this far with all my might. I don't hide the horse I'm riding or the rough breath.

"It's a decree, a decree! The guerrillas are fighting each other!

"... what?

At first, Theorem leaks the word without knowing what the decree is saying or what it means.

Naturally. The guerrillas are the best of the Merclio army.

That is the unit that boasts the same strength as the Warcraft soldiers and the White Rose Knights, even if you pull out the rays, and if you let them in, they will be the strongest of the Merclio army in the literal sense.

Those who naturally belong there were assigned to find out if there was any fear of betrayal other than strength within the entire Merclio army.

Of course, there can be no more than a full investigation in the midst of civil unrest.

Theorem also thought it wouldn't be strange if someone was up to something about one or two.

That's why I was sending in my own people, Palenix.

... although Ray is actually supposed to lead the troops because of the aspect that Ray basically prefers to act alone, even though Ray leads the troops.

Either way, if one or two people betray each other, it's impossible to say first that the number of people reporting to each other betrays each other.

"What's happening?

I can hear the nobles who were near Theorem whining.

Theorem, who hears it, immediately returns to me with instructions.

"When the guerrillas are arguing with each other, there is a danger of significant damage to the surrounding area as well. Suppress them with a nearby spare unit. Try not to kill me and capture me. And when the noise settles, Pale Nix...... no, not now. Bring someone who can explain the situation in detail. So, what's the impact on the fight against the Crusaders?

Once again, the decree that brought the report opens its mouth when it sees that the decree, which was waiting for the main unit at the first instruction, quickly ran towards the horse.

"Those who are rampaging seem to be rampaging regardless of their enemy allies. So if the Crusaders get closer, they're attacking the Crusaders, and if the guerrillas and these men get closer, they're attacking you."

"... it doesn't mean you betrayed this one and went on a crusade, does it?

If you were on the Crusaders' side, it would be odd to launch an attack there as well.

When such a question is spoken, the decree that brought the report back nods.

"Yes, from what I saw, I got the impression that I was running wild rather than betraying you"

"Runaway?"

I tilt my neck, but I can't even assume I have a magic item, especially one that runs wild.

In the first place, the magic items in that hand are very scarce and I don't think they have the same number as I heard in the story, even if they are guerrillas, the elite units of the Merclio army.

(Because... what? No, now should we act anyway rather than think)

Just worrying about you as you are just causing anxiety around you.

"What other troops are fighting each other?

"So far no such reports have come in. I thought maybe it was just the guerrillas."

To that explanation, Theorem speaks with remorse.

So far, there has been no particular problem with the other troops, but the reason why the guerrillas are arguing with each other is unclear, because they cannot be completely relieved.

How should I hit my next hand?

Thinking about it, the person you've been waiting for finally shows up.

No, considering the training ground where the person in front of you has been diving through, it would be more right to describe it as coming soon.

The blood on the area around the face is probably back blood, given that there is no way the man was injured.

It was also the blood of one's own comrades, given who the man was fighting against.

The color of confusion is also strong in my eyes.

To one of those guerrillas, Theorem speaks up.

"It was nothing else that called you.... No, do you want to hear this before then? Has the guerrilla mess subsided yet?

"No, it's fitting in, but there's a guy who's still rampaging. Shit, what the hell... those guys were totally insane. Why, you know..."

"... It may be a lot of hard to ask now, but not now. By what means did he use this unit... to make the guerrilla squad, which is also an elite unit, come to this kind of attention? I want you to let me hear that. Do you have any idea?

"Even if they say so..."

To Theorem's words, the guerrilla man thinks troubled.

Dozens of seconds pass as it is and eventually he opens his mouth looking unsure.

"Maybe... I think Wyburn's leather armor is the reason"

"Leather armor in Wyburn?

Whimpering, I remember right away.

that Ray had laid down the Dragon Knight and brought back Wyburn's body.

And that the skin stripped from Wyburn's corpse was forcefully shortened in time using magic items to make leather armor.

"... I mean, is this Ray's fault?

Out of Theorem's mouth is the worst prediction.

If Ray, also the strongest force in this Merclio army, had betrayed the Crusaders' side, this battle would be utterly unwinnable.

But the guerrilla soldier shook his head sideways.

"I don't think that Captain Ray would imitate that. That's what the deputy captain said."

"The pale nix..."

I don't think that decision is wrong just for my own people I trust.

Then why? Though I think so, I can't think of a cause...... and I guess the guerrilla soldier in front of me has it as a spare weapon. My eyes stop on the sheath with the dagger in it.

(Dagger? With that said, besides leather armor from Ray...... Huh!?

Reminds me of what I talked to Ray about, small and breathtaking.

And then he hurries and opens his mouth to the man in front of him.

"Surely, from that Wyburn material, besides leather armor, you made weapons like daggers and arrows from fangs and nails, right? The Devil's Sword is long overdue."

"Huh!?

I guess I hadn't thought about it that far. Soldiers breathe.

If soldiers were normal, of course, they would have had an idea around there.

But all of a sudden, an ally... and a comrade who had been talking about it until a few minutes ago broke out.

Ning Ro, you should praise only those wearing Wyburn leather armor who saw it as rampant.

"Theorem, I mean, what does that mean? Can you explain that to me so I can understand?

Theorem nods and opens his mouth to the words of Frizione, who was silently watching the story go on.

"When it comes to having equipment made of the same Wyburn material, only those who are equipped with leather armor are rampaged around... No, those who are rampaged and have equipment with fangs and nails are not rampaged. It's made from the same material stripped from the same Wyburn."

So far, I guess you understood what Theorem was trying to say to Merclio, Frizione, and others around you.

Small and breathtaking.

In the meantime, Theorem's words continue.

"And the raid of a dragon knight who was to get that Wyburn. Ray told me you showed up in a totally pointless situation, and that's what you came after as if you were assuming you'd lose.... Yes. It's like giving Ray Wyburn's body."

"But... let's just say Brother Kabazid did some trick on Wyburn. But why were there no abnormalities, especially when people with fangs and nails?

To Merclio's words, Theorem immediately opens his mouth.

I was just half anticipating the trick on this one.

"Usually it takes some number of days to smooth the skin and turn it into leather. If that is also to be a monster...... it also needs more days than normal if it is to be a monster like Wyburn. That's more than leather can do in a matter of days."

"But you made it, didn't you?

"Yes, a magic item used by our military blacksmiths is a drop of drim. Drop it on the skin and perform less than you would normally do to turn it into leather, but it reduces the time to turn it into leather to an alarming extent. However, if His Highness Kabazid knew that he would use this magic item..."

"Does that mean it's not hard to do some trick against Wyburn to confuse those who are equipped in response to a magic item called a drop of that drim?

Teolame snorts with a harsh look on Merclio's words.

That would be so. This means that from the beginning, Kabazid read all the way out here and let the Dragon Knight raid against Ray.

Not very much, but I don't think I'd normally think I could plant a trap this far.

(This is just the result of a coincidence. If Ray had decided to give Wyburn's leather armor after the war, it could not have happened like this. I didn't aim as a must-win measure, but only to the extent that I was lucky if I succeeded?

I don't understand Kabazid's thoughts, and the questions fill up in Theorem.

If you're lucky, losing five Dragon Knights is too much damage.

If Ray hadn't given Wyburn's leather armor to the guerrillas, he would have just let the Dragon Knight die in vain.

(This time it went well. But... the wagering element is too strong. No, as for His Highness Ningro Kabazid, did you really read through this far?

It's impossible to imagine the back of Theorem's brain.

Until now, several coincidences have accumulated.

Even so, reading through all of that and setting a trap...

(No, could His Highness Kabazid possibly?

It reminds me of the incompetence of the first prince.

Capably speaking, it would be the highest of those who have the right to inherit the throne.

But given the incomprehensibility of the subject, I really didn't want to ask you as an emperor.

That's why Theorem chose to serve Merclio.

… although it is also an unmistakable fact that Merclio was attracted to his own vessel.

"The mess of the guerrilla troops, it looks like they finally fit in! However, the damage is numerous!

While I heard and relieved the soldiers of the decree, I couldn't help but wonder what they were going to do next.