Maou No Utsuwa

With the eyes of the Imperial Central poised for battle in the East, the southern border territories were showing more chaos than the East.

There are two reasons for this. One was the treachery of the southern uncle. The Southern Uncle's intentions were dissipated at once by the sudden death of the former Southern Uncle, and by the greater strength than expected of the Southern Uncle's rebellion against the Southern Neighbourhood Territory.

The inviting hand reaches out there. Behind the rebellion on the border is Prince Thales, who wishes to restore his rights. The battle of Her Royal Highness Lady Hildegand of the East was also for that reason, and the information that the Eastern Front was overwhelmingly dominated by the Prince Thales was sufficient to shake the feelings of the Southern Uncle.

The southern ambassador fell brilliantly when the Southern Frontier Lords Union, which further revolted, invited us to become their flag for peace in the South.

After all, at the dawn when Prince Therese became emperor, the temptation was great that he could be king of the whole South, including the southern frontier territory.

Naturally, such a thing is a lie, a measure by Carlos Castagna, one of the central figures of the Southern Border Territory Army to compensate for the insurgency's lack of force.

But that Carlos measure was to create an unexpected miscalculation on the rebel side. Serene, on the imperial side, moved to repress the rebellion. Serene believes that Deefleet's murder was a ploy by Prince Therese. When Deefleet's hatred and courage put the western half of the Southern Border Territory together, he hit head-on to the rebel side.

Thus, the southern border became a schematic place of contention between the Terrays and Claudians without any knowledge of the parties.

It was Alto who was more bitter about this than anyone else.

"What the fuck are you thinking, that stupid bitch!

"Is it possible that Sele is not a member of the secret alliance?

"... can you invite me"

In response to Deefleet's question, he answered in a few moments.

"Why?"

"Don't you say that. With Serene deciding not to see you again, there's no way I can tell you to stick with Mr. Kamui and Mr. Hildegand, is there?

"That's..., sorry"

Alto's right, Deefreet doesn't deserve to say anything about this.

"But even if we skip the secret alliance, this isn't it, is it? He forgot his position. What are you going to do with the Ericssons?

The Ericssons also wanted their own independence, regardless of Serene himself, and Serene should have lived up to that expectation.

"Come on?"

"I didn't ask you. Nothing worse than crazy women in love."

"Don't be so mad at me."

Deefreet's attitude seems to be other HR. Don't be tied to anything, live free. Deefleet doesn't know what it means to call a fly height because of it.

"Can this stay angry? All right? It's time for Mr. Hildegand's place. We don't have much time."

"... are you going to lose?

"The Empire has become cautious. I don't think I can win a decent fight, I rely on the number of stupid aristocrats, I'm just surrounding the castle fortress. He's a soldier."

"What about the Eastern Border Territories Coalition?

"I started showing solid battles like people have changed up to Oscar. Even if they provoke the east, they can't go deep. Mr. Hildegand is just holding back not too far from the fortress."

I can't help being told to keep losing, Oscar, but losing is also an experience. During the defeat, Oscar was also growing a little.

"That's a mess. Why don't you ask Hildegand for the terms of the settlement?

"I will, but Kamui won't shake his head vertically."

"Why!?

"If you do that now, you'll abandon the border. Well, you're absolutely right. Because we don't know how we're going to move, we can't move the Northern Bergamot Army from our own territory, and the Western Bergamot Army is carefully moving the Army."

"And the West?

"We're making it look like we have a little army. Haribote, actually."

The Kamuis are not willing to do anything in the West right now. The West is far away and we cannot support it in the long run. He thinks if things happen halfway, he'll just help Western uncles dominate the West.

"You're busy."

"Don't tell anyone else!

In fact Alto is so busy that he turns his eyes. The way Deefleet said it from earlier, Alto has no choice but to be handicapped.

But such alto feelings don't reach the weirdly enlightened windy Deefleet.

"I'm a bystander now. Then we'll have to move the Arten Kreutz army."

"That's why Serene's interrupting."

"What, how does that happen?

"The south comes first. If we don't cure the chaos in the south early, the southern border territories will fall apart. I can't deny that either. There's no way we're gonna get along after we kill each other all the time."

"Right..."

"That's why Flyheit is over with bystanders. Be prepared."

"What?"

If you can't get over it yourself, just force them to get over it. It just so happens that this is what happened, but it is the creed of the Kamuis to use whatever is available.

"The Arten Kreutz army heads south. You can't stay long. Mr. Hildegand will surrender while you do that."

"No way, to me?

"That's all you got, isn't it? Somebody's got to put it together. You're in charge of that."

"I can't do that. Doesn't mean you don't want to take responsibility, but suddenly, even if I do, the people of the Southern Border Lords won't follow you, right?

"Do something there"

"You can report it to Celle. So Celle stops the fight."

"That's not enough then. The Southern Frontier Lords have strong objections. Sele wasn't originally recognized by her classmates as a sidekick because of her proximity to you. That's where we're going. Even if Serene puts his fist down, the southern ones won't be easy to convince."

"So me?

Even now Alto explains that Deefleet doesn't understand his need.

"Well, make up your mind after you go. Anyway, Kamui heads south to show that he still trusts Serene. For Serene."

"Right."

"You, the culprit, have a responsibility to follow. I'm not gonna say no."

"... I get it. So when?

I'm not ready. I just gave up on defying Alto.

"You've got to decide right now! Get ready!

Still, Alto has a reason why he has to pull out Deefleet. Believe me that will inspire Deefleet to be prepared as a result.

◇ ◇ ◇

Southern border Ericsson territory.

The battle, which divides the southern border into two parts, is being carried forward in the rebel side's favour. Whatever you say, the local power is different. Attached to the imperial side, mainly the Erickson family, were only marginal lords who were less involved with Kamui. The quality of the army is different.

What has been a good fight so far has been the struggle of the Erickson family led by Serene, but it has also come to its limits. Where the victory was seen, the southern Bergamot army, which had previously refrained from self-rule, entered the war.

If we are made a difference in both the quality of the army and the strength of the army, there is no way to resist the imperial side. Gradually, he was hunted down and finally surrounded by Ericssone, the central city of Ericsson territory of Serene.

"… why are we all taking sides in the Therays?"

On the walls, staring at the siege army, Serene muttered small.

"Princess."

"Sorry, not if you're saying stupid, huh?

"No, I want to say something stupid, too."

"Anything wrong?

"... reinforcements will not come. The messenger came earlier to tell us about it."

Over the course of this period, the border area on the imperial side also began to butt in. Actually, they're hunting us down that far.

"Yes. So what?

"The messenger is nothing. I mean, I was wondering if you were thinking of surrendering."

"You can still fight!?

"... that's impossible. If you keep losing this much, you won't feel that way."

…………

If we were to lose after a thorough fight, it would mean doom. If it is a priority to leave one's own, it is wise to choose to surrender. I also know Serene.

"What will you do at home?

"I'll fight. I can't follow Therese."

"Okay."

"... let those who want to escape get away. Because this is my fight."

Even if my heart is imprisoned by Prince Therese's hatred, I can still say this calmness. But that calm is useless now, too.

"I'm not saying anything stupid. The princess is the head of the Ericsson family. The Lord is the one who martyrs."

"... sorry. For my sake."

"No, let me dream for the last time. That's enough."

"Yes. It's a dream. Dreams end with dreams."

As it is, the Ericsson family's grief is not so much independence, but the demise will put an end to things. As a subordinate, that is not acceptable.

"But won't you let Master Dee get away with it?

At the very least, I want to connect the Erickson family's blood to the future. Here's a suggestion from a thought.

"Where are you telling me to let you get away with this?

Serene doesn't have any differences either, but I can't think of a place to fall.

"The west is empty. Through the border, stay in the West."

"... you don't know the western uncle, do you?

"Not necessarily."

"I'll bet on that...... Yeah, let's do that."

If there is no other escape, this is the only way. Serene indicated consent.

"The princess is with you"

Furthermore, I have advised Serene to flee.

"I can't do that. I'm not the only one who can get away with it."

"... Really? Okay, take Dear Dee."

Pull back lightly to Serene's words. Serene is predominant even if she is a woman. I understand our Lord's responsibility.

"Hurry up! The enemy's on the move!

It was in Serene's eyes that a corner of the siege army was looming. Momentum is different than before. It's obvious you're going to drop it all at once.

"... misses well in the confusion. Okay, I'm ready."

"Yes. wish......"

If we don't allow it while we have that conversation, the magic bursts into the walls. One blow, two blows. Magical power enough to rock the walls. Now we know that the army that precedes us is the army of the beholder.

"... Kamui, I'm sorry, but I resent you"

And where the siege army is finally approaching the walls.

The advance army flipped at once.

"... Huh?

"Princess! Is that!?

Several new military flags standing on the north hill. A silver cross flag in black looks good from above the walls.

"... Kamui?

The Arten Kreutz army appeared on the battlefield.

Carlos was scolding his own army at the head of a leading army that realized this and flipped.

"Hurry up! Kick the Southern Uncle Army!

"Dear Carlos! Are you sure?!?

"It's a good decision!

"But to betray!

"Better than betraying Kamui! Hurry! Attack Kamui's troops before they attack!

A similar cry has been heard from the armies of other southern border lords. They are all the screams of those who know well the power of Kamui.

In no time, all southern border lords on the rebel side were to point their spears back at the southern Berber army.

◇ ◇ ◇

Suddenly surprised by the treachery, the southern Berjian army fled in pieces without even being able to fight Loc.

Under the Artenkreutz army, which formed a formation in the middle of the battlefield, the Border Lords' Army, which ended its battle with the Southern Bergamot Army, gathers one after the other.

"Hey, Kamui! Long time no see! You look better than anything!

Carlos, you.

Kamui welcomed Carlos, who approached him with a grinning smile, on the opposite front of the Buddha.

"What's up? The battle is a complete victory, more joy."

"Can you please!? Fucking complicate the situation!

"You have no choice! Originally, the south was less in tune. We need measures to move the battle in our favor."

"I know that. Explain it to Sele properly before you do."

"That woman, because she doesn't have ears to listen to. Deefreet, I hope you're doing well all the way."

I'm sorry.

If Carlos looked back at the voice he heard, that Serene stood in a grumpy face.

"... oh, this is Mr. Serene. Looking good, above all."

"Yeah, she said she's fine. Until now, I thought my life would be over today."

"Good for you. Life stays after tomorrow."

"You, make it a good addition!

"You're the one who makes it a good addition!

"Shut up!

Kamui's yelling fell on the two of them who started a fight to face each other.

"Can't you guys get along better? That's why it's gonna be like this one, right?

"Because."

"I'm not the only one to blame."

"The excuses are good. Anyway, Sere......, what about that kid?

Kamui's gaze turned to the boy clinging to Serene's leg.

"Have you noticed by now? My son."

"Right...... Sorry, you put up a hard time. I don't know anything."

Suddenly he tended to lay low and Kamui began to say this as he laid his hand on Serene's shoulder.

"What are you talking about?

It was Serene who had a bad feeling about the suddenly unusual atmosphere of Kamui.

"You're my kid, aren't you?

"You can't do that! When did that happen to me with Kamui?

"What kind of thing is that? Be more specific."

"This man..., as always"

Kamui's interest shifts to children when he completes his promise. Kneeling in front of him, he spoke gently, stroking his head.

"Me, what's my name?

"... Dee"

"Right, Dee?"

"What about your brother?

"It's me... It's my dad. Dee! I'm sorry. I can't keep you on your father's side!

"Daddy?"

"That's right. It's my dad! Come on, jump into Daddy's chest. Come on!

"Daddy......, Daddy!

"Make it a good addition!" "Can you make it a good addition or subtraction?"

Another voice overlapped Serene's voice putting a scratch on Kamui. For Serene, it has been since college that I heard this voice. Still, soon enough, I know who he is. Serene is stunned by the incredible events.

He said, "Why are you hiding? Why are you doing this?"

"... Dee"

"Mother?"

Dee replies, thinking he was called by his own name.

"Oh, I'm sorry. Isn't that Dee? Dee is..., uh"

'Cause I'm gonna give it a tough name.'

I have spoken to the troubled Serene in a tone that Kamui ridicules.

"I mean, why aren't you telling me!?

"That's not my fault. Because Flyheight doesn't decide to be ready."

"Flyheight?"

"Name. That's what it became."

"That."

"I'm just a fly height right now. You don't have any clues."

Deefleet answers Serene's question.

"Yes..."

"It wasn't until yesterday that I didn't have a clue. From today onwards, you've made a mess, haven't you?

Seeing Serene depressed by Deefleet's words, Kamui even follows.

These places are the same as they were in college. Even if you don't have romantic feelings, there is something more special between Kamui and Serene than friendship.

"Right. I didn't even throw away my feelings for Sele when I said I didn't have any clues. Sorry. Sounds like you've had a rough time with Sele, huh?

"No, that's not true. This kid was my backup. It's good to have this kid."

"Right."

"Dee, this man is your real father."

"Father?"

"That's right. I'm sorry. I couldn't let you see me all the time."

"... Father. Father!"

After a little hesitation, Dee stuck to Deefleet's foot. Lift that body up. Deefleet speaks to Dee.

"I'm sorry. Leave me alone. From now on, I'm on your side, will you forgive me?

"Always with you?

"Right. Yeah, but sometimes I go out at work. But I will definitely come back to Dee."

"Yeah."

"Good for you, Dee"

Carlos approaches Kamui as he turns a cold eye to the look of the family regiment that suddenly began.

"I don't like tears. So, what's next?

"Do as you please, I just want to say, do me a favor"

"What?"

"I need you to wrap around Deefleet."

He's the son of a western uncle.

"I threw that away. That's what the name Flyheit means. Well, is it Deefreet Erickson from now on?

"... can you trust me?

Just because I changed my name, I don't like Carlos as much as I trust him.

"At least your relationship with Western uncle will never be connected. You don't care about him, and you know that if you do, you'll be separated from your family."

"Hmm...... But there is a question of whether it has the power."

"Quality is guaranteed. That's a man who can be king."

"It's not just qualities."

Though Carlos is also a small country, he is in a position to move one country. Experience and track record do not extend far in Deefleet.

"I think the sweetness has pretty much disappeared. Besides, he knows he can't escape anymore. Don't even think desperation will come out. After that, it's practice in the field. I need your support around here."

"What if I find out there's no chance?

"Cut it off."

It is the strength and horror of Kamui that I can say this out of my heart.

"Fear, fear. But that's the kind of toughness I want on myself."

The Lord that Carlos seeks is Kamui. On the contrary, if it's not Kamui, I'm not going to stick it down there. This is the same for other peripheral areas. The former classmates, neither he nor he, are the lords of a nation, or those who plan to become it.

"Even kindness comes with people. You do the tough part."

"Are you gonna push the villain on me?

"Deefreet needs someone like that, just like I have Alto. Besides, I think the south is simple. You can use the Southern Uncle well as a shield to put together the border area."

"You're not gonna kill me?

"Move your southern uncle, and the Empire will come out. The Empire is still good, but it's troublesome when Western uncles come out."

"... Indeed. Don't let him live."

"That's the thing. In the meantime, I'll do everything I can for my Western uncle. But that's it. I want the south to do as much as they can, locally. The East is still to come. I pulled in this time, but I can't ignore the kingdom."

"Fair enough."

Kamui told me not to go underneath. Besides, Kamui told me to cut it off if I couldn't. If that's acceptable, Carlos doesn't have to do it either.

"Well, I asked for it"

"What's next over there?

"In the meantime, we need to rule the battle of the East. I just need some time off. That's why I move."

"Right. Okay."

"Well, I'll be back with this"

"Already?"

"I'm busy. I'll take care of it later."

"Oh."

When he finished his conversation with Carlos, Kamui went to greet the other borderline lords as well. That's just a little time, too. When we put the troops together, they left without going anywhere.

Deefreet stays here without following Kamui.

"Sorry to show up suddenly, but it's nice to meet you"

"Oh."

Deefreet and Carlos have nothing to say about face-to-face. The awkwardness drifts between us.

"But you're a busy man. I can't believe you came all the way down to the south and left in no time."

Seeing that, Serene came into the conversation.

"Why do you think that busy man came all the way to the South?

Serene is unfamiliar, even with face-to-face knowledge.

Now, Carlos' hatred echoes Serene's heart.

"I know. Because of me... Oh, not at all, as always, that guy..."

With that said, Serene turned her back and stopped moving with her eyes on heaven.

Waving to avoid the sun's light, from the gap between his hands raised in front of him, he sees a flowing tear.

"... can you do it?

Carlos talks to Deefleet in a slightly shattered tone.

"A little. But they're cummy."

"Tough guy..."

"Kinder than anyone. That's the king. I want to get a little closer to it."

Deefleet is ready to carry a little something.

"You said you could be king. That's what Kamui said."

"Yes, well, do your best to be king and go see King Kamui"

"If you say so, when will that be king?

"It's over."

"Ha!?

Carlos didn't know about this fact.

"Northende declared the founding of the country. The name of the country is the Republic of Artenkreutz. Kamui is the king of the land."

"Don't say a word, you son of a bitch. Go home."

Sources in the south are Kamui. If Kamui doesn't try to tell you, it will take a long time for the information to reach the far south.

"Aren't you ashamed? Because I resisted becoming king until the end."

"What now?"

He said, "Let's talk to the whole people and make a decision."

"So?"

"I said it was a waste of time, and I forcefully made him king"

"Wise."

"The Republic of Artenkreutz. It seems to mean a country where all races live in harmony, where species meet."

"That's perfect for Nort Ende."

"Now it's just the northern corner. But the Kamuis are not going to let that end."

"Magnificent."

No one has accomplished it in the past. Although only in the history of men and women.

"Yes, southern peace is smaller than that. I'll get it over with."

"... would be good"

The hegemony I used to taste for fly heights is returning. Carlos could feel it.

◇ ◇ ◇

The movement of the Kamuis is not just in the south. Nor has the hand of plotting to the West stopped.

"This is it. I didn't expect to see your Western uncle himself. Are you sure you want to expect a little of this?

"Expectations? What are you talking about?

Western uncle said coldly to the man greeting him with respect.

We're here about your permission to do business on your territory.

"Tell me what you fell in love with. Are you from the Det Chamber of Commerce?

"Yes."

"How dare you, it's something I could show my face to. Or haven't you noticed?

The Deto Chamber of Commerce goes to Kamui. Western uncle knows this fact. I've set myself up.

"I don't know what you're talking about, but I want to do business on your territory."

"Can you give permission to a suspicious chamber of commerce like yours?"

"Suspicious? Again, why?

A man with big eyes and surprises. It seems that he doesn't know the bottom of his heart, but Western uncles are not as simple as honestly believing in it.

"You know Kamui Kreutz?

"Of course. We're very kind."

"Out of the way."

A western uncle who remembers frustration at a man who is flat even in the name of Kamui.

"I have no idea what you're pissed off about. Mr. Kreutz was acquainted with a member of the Chamber of Commerce, and on that edge, we deal with the products of Northende."

"Isn't that all?

"What else?

"Would you have blown unwanted information into your son at the will of Kamui Kreutz?

"Unwanted information?

"It's about my second son!

"Was it unwanted information? We thought it was useful information?

Nor does Western uncle's anger seem frightened at all. This is suspicious.

"Whatever the content, would it be Kamui's instructions?

"No, to get permission to do business"

That's unforgivable.

"Why is that?

"I told you! Can you make them operate in the territory, such as a chamber of commerce that moves at the will of someone else!

Western uncle hasn't fully understood Kamui yet. If Kamui is behind the Det Chamber of Commerce, there is no way that the Chamber of Commerce will show up without any help.

I know that you will pursue your relationship with Kamui, and I am here.

"... that's strange"

"What?

"The western ambassador is dating a much more suspicious chamber of commerce than we are."

I'm not dating anybody like that.

"Ha... May I apologize for my disrespect?

"... what? Say it."

I ask the thoughtful dialogue what it is about. At this point, the western ambassador is already embedded during surgery.

"The story goes back a long time. Do you remember that some of the great merchants in the Empire have been crushed?

"Oh. Is that it? Something like that happened."

"I thought that would plunge the Imperial Distribution into mayhem, but it was quick and back to normal."

"What's wrong with that?

It is also well known to Western uncles. At the time, it was thought to weaken the Hou family. Western ambassadors were also keeping an eye on the situation.

"That's the problem, sir."

"Don't you want to be clear!

"Those were my predecessors' times. And it was then the Chancellor who was in charge of it"

"It's..."

Bonfired anxiety spreads on the breasts of western uncles. I'm missing something. I felt that in the merchant's words.

"The Chancellor also seemed suspicious for a long time. As a matter of fact, it seems that the merchant who replaces the great merchant that was destroyed was the prime minister's companion?

"... I don't know"

"Was it a small matter for those who were looking at the country? But for us, those involved in business, it was important. I, for example, was a servant of a small chamber of commerce, so we had no relationship, but the second and third chambers of commerce said they expected us to be transformed into it."

"So?"

"What has been replaced is the Chamber of Commerce, which doesn't even know where it came from. Now, where did it come from?

"... Is this Kamui's money too?

After realizing that he was caught up in the merchant's story, the Western ambassador tried to restrain the merchant.

"This is a famous story among merchants. The distribution of the empire, when taken over by the kingdom,"

…………

It was completely out of consciousness, to a serious fact, Western uncle loses his word.

"How was it? What's the information on this one? Were you willing to give the new Chamber of Commerce permission to do business?

"... even if it does, it's not your place."

"Oh, no. Well, keep it."

Before the upset of the Western uncle is completely cured, the next measure is also struck.

"Do you still have it?

"But this is. Isn't it possible that if I talk to you, I can get your permission?

"If you don't ask, I can't promise you anything."

"Really...... Again, let's not. It looks like you might want to bring it elsewhere."

"Good, why don't you talk to me!

He was a western ambassador who jumped into the merchant's discourse.

"... I have no choice. We've got a little more information about Dear Deafried."

"What..."

Here again, the western ambassador was poked at, the Deefleet case has already been used as a measure. Again, I didn't expect you to bring that up.

"Apparently, the odd way to be a bandit was to rub a sin on someone."

"... to whom is that?

"Come on? I don't know that far. It seems that the poor quality people have suddenly had a better economy from one point on. I did a big pile or something."

"How could that have rubbed off sin?

I don't know how a merchant knows. Information brought in by deto merchants comes from Kamui. Not only does that make you suspicious, but it also makes you feel the opposite way of believing.

"It seems quite likely that it was them who killed him. You think he had splendid armor and swords that didn't look like bandits? It seems perfect at times and places."

"So I hear how that could have rubbed off!

Western uncle is frustrated by the explanation of the far-flung. I already know the conclusion in my head.

"Killed. Plus, lately."

"What?

"One survives, to be precise. I don't know where you are. He found out he was after his life, and he disappeared. That's right. Fooled. Leave those words behind."

"So?"

"That's it for the information. Back society situations only flow to this extent on the table."

"Right..."

Unfortunately, it did not come out of the merchant's mouth until the conclusion.

"If you do that mountain and do it and they kill you right away, you'll see. But why by now? What did you want to hide when you said that we merchants already had information about who did it? Well, that's the thing."

"... Is this Kamui Kreutz's money too?

"No way. Even if it is, doesn't it make any difference that it's true?

"Is that a fact..."

"Well, how about that? Who's allowed to do business?

"... I can't forgive you now"

"Really?"

"Come visit me when you get back to your territory. That's good."

Even if you can't trust it, you should use it well on that premise. That's what Western uncle thought. Without knowing that this confidence is being used.

"Yes! Of course you are!

Grasp the information and use it as bait to counteract it. This is always how the Kamuis do it. But even if they knew it was a measure, they would have to ride it.

This was the fear of the Kamui's plot.