Maou No Utsuwa

Schutz, the division of the Alten Empire. Perhaps the kingdom of Ruthua would be most pleased with this development. The hostile forces weakened on their own, even though they did nothing.

But even in this situation, the Kingdom of Ruthua did not immediately attempt to move.

There are two reasons. One is that the capacity of King Alexandre II has finally deteriorated in earnest. Since the government of the country has been succeeded by Prince Nicolai, it has little effect, but if it comes to a situation of collapse, it is customary to serve a year in mourning. There was an opinion as to whether it would be a good first time to wage war in this situation. However, there is a large number of opinions about this that missing the perfect opportunity for continental domination would render King Alexandre II unwilling, and it is not such a great barrier.

The problem is the other one. I'm rubbing it with a key strategy.

The strategy is broadly divided into two parts. The aggressive theory of attacking with confusion and obtaining all the territory of the former Schutzalten Empire at once and the cautious theory that for the time being we should start the invasion with a view to a place that is static and exhausted by crushing each other.

"The enemy's greatest force is the Empire's 40,000! Our army can prepare this triple army! Now what do we need to be afraid of!?

General Isaac Bondarev, the head of aggressive theory, is complaining aloud in the context of the conference.

"How many times do I have to explain? That's the power ratio if you fight individually. It would be good and five minutes if our enemies helped us to invade."

It is General Yuri Romanov who disputes General Bondarev's opinion. Head of the cautious side.

"That's why we should attack without giving the enemy a gap to cooperate!

"So if our troops attack, there is a chance that our enemies will be wrapped up. It's more efficient to make enemies fight each other and attack them after weakening them."

The claim follows a parallel line all the way. It is a situation where we cannot gather opinions in the military because time is running out in vain, but Prince Nikolai is also present at this meeting. To make a final decision.

I know that, so both generals are more eager than ever to complain about their claims.

"May I ask you one question?

And only this time is Prince Nicolai not the only one present. There were also several participants from the civil servants because of the place where the final judgment would be made.

Vasily, one of them, raised her voice.

"... go ahead"

Now Vasily is thought to be within the Kingdom of Ruthua with the best intellectuals of the West, including the Republic. That question from Vasily brings a slightly tense color to the faces of both generals.

"How far are you going to take as an enemy in this invasion operation?

"It's..."

General Bondarev was unable to give an immediate answer. The truth will be everything, but I know that this answer will point to errors.

"As a result of the rivalry between the enemies, they left the most power behind."

General Romanov's answer is this. Everyone could have expected this kind of answer.

"Then I'll change the question. Are you going to fight the Artenkreutz Republic?

Vasily, who didn't get the answer she was looking for, decided to ask straight. I didn't want to hear it this way because it seemed like I was afraid of the Republic. Although I am actually afraid.

"Naturally fight"

General Bondarev ran out of clarity this time.

"If it is the Republic that has left its power..."

General Romanov, on the other hand, gets a bad tooth cut. This is the kind of answer that has to be given, more than targeting the interests of fishermen, but the possibility has come to mind that the republic, instead of depleting it, will, on the contrary, absorb the power of other countries.

"Thank you. That's my question."

Vasily pulled back just asking the answer. Vasily knows that putting more civilians in the mouth than they need to be in the military council will create an extra quarrel.

Besides, I thought what I wanted to say from the reactions of both generals was well understood.

"… If we are to fight the Republic, we should settle for it in an instant battle"

The first to break it was the prudential General Romanov. We know that the weakness of the Republic is the shortage of human resources. If things become like absorbing imperial talent, that weakness could disappear.

"There is also the hand of defeating the Empire first and overwhelming it with the force of numbers"

General Bondarev also pulled in his initial momentum. I thought I was too optimistic about getting everything in one invasion.

"The important thing is not to amass enemy forces. The Republic only grasps fifteen thousand. 40,000 for the Empire and 40,000 for the eastern Empire as well. If the Kingdom of Oppenheim is added to this, it will be surpassed if it is equal to or worse than our army"

Originally, the total number of soldiers was higher in the Empire. If the divided forces come together, the kingdom will lose the power of numbers.

This is General Romanov's claim from the beginning, but now General Bondarev also has ears to listen to.

"Diplomacy."

General Bondarev's gaze turned to Vasily. The division of enemy forces belongs to the category of diplomacy or conspiracy. It's not military work.

"I don't think it's unlikely that the Republic and the Empire will join hands, but we should keep our hands on it. Just which do you work against? This changes depending on which enemy you make."

Negotiations will be conducted against the attacking party.

"Easy to attack, easy to negotiate, it's going to be an empire."

For Vasily's inquiry, General Bondarev becomes troubled.

What makes the Republic difficult to attack is not only that it is a strong soldier, but also that it is a strong guardian of Nort Ende. The battle is prolonged when the Northende triumphs over it. This is going to create a gap in third countries, something that we want to avoid as the Kingdom of Ruthua.

I don't need any explanation for the negotiations. Until now, the Empire has failed to negotiate.

"If you invade Matomo, you'll bump into the Republic. I don't know about the North, but would it be better to assume that the rebel forces in the Oriental House are connected to the Republic?

General Romanov has asked Vasily for his opinion.

"Definitely first. The Oriental House chose to split into two parts: the Republic and the Empire."

"Then neither can the North. the center, and the south are also likely connected to the Republic"

If the Kingdom of Ruthua tries to invade the West, in the north it will hit forces centered on Samuel, the former Oriental Uncle, and the center will break through the territory of the former Eastern Border Territory. General Romanov believes it is unlikely that the Republic will try to keep it quiet.

"... you're an empire"

Another general, Sergei Baskin, the lead general, who had been just listening in silence for so long, groaned potpourringly.

"What's that?

"The opponent who fights becomes the Empire. I've been thinking about it, but this is the only option."

"Has it always been..."

General Baskin has always been a part of the military debate. And you don't have to say a word. General Romanov finally figured out why.

"Depending on the trends in the Republic, however, they may make the Republic an enemy."

"Yes, no, with all due respect, isn't that halfway?

Or it just seems to me like General Romanov as he goes.

"I won't be halfway there. If you decide with this one, concentrate on fighting there."

"... Yes. I think we should do that."

"but it will probably be a battle against the Empire."

Also, the battle against the Empire and General Baskin said. With this alone, I have no idea what my surroundings are thinking.

"... if you can, give me a reason"

"Can we afford a war in the south on the republic?

"... do you mean to calm the south first?"

The republic should be on the hunt for peace in the north. I don't think we can get troops out to the far south in that situation. If I let it out, the Empire would gladly try to close the gap. Negotiate to do so.

"No."

"Huh?"

But General Baskin denied General Romanov's idea.

"The southern invasion is to avoid direct clashes with the Republic. Go north somewhere."

The southern uncle doesn't seem to be in General Baskin's eyes.

"... make it look like you're going to attack the south, and attack the center of the Empire?

"That's right. Poke the empire's surprise. Don't let the diplomat die."

Negotiate with the Empire until the end of the battle against the Republic. That's the operation of not letting you grasp the kingdom's intentions until the end.

"... wouldn't that be considered cowardly?

If it is a small country, it is still not in good physical shape to say that the Kingdom of Ruthua, the great power, will carry out an ambush.

"If I were Your Majesty, I might not forgive you. But the battle must be won. History proves that justice always belongs to the winner."

Behavior as a champion. If you are King Alexandre II, you may be aware of this. But the Kingdom of Ruthua is physically trying to dominate the continent without enough substantial hegemony. Continental unity, this is now the ambition of the Kingdom of Rusua, Prince Nicolai.

Prince Nicolai believes that this much merit is needed to transcend his late brother, his father, the present king.

"Swallow the empire, kick the republic, and the Kingdom of Ruthua unites the whole continent. Continental reunification is our goal!

Prince Nicolai, who stands up and proclaims the unity of the continent. This is the first day I've ever spoken of this. The feelings of Prince Nicolai are already geared towards new governance by himself.

"I look forward to a good fight from you guys to achieve your goals! That's it!"

"" "Ha!!

In response to the voice of Prince Nicolai, his servants salute him in unison.

From this day forward, the Kingdom of Ruthua set itself a new and grand goal of continental unity.

◇ ◇ ◇

The Kamuis are pushing for control of the Northern Territory. Much remains to be done, each flying around at work.

In that context, today is the day of the plenary session. It's been a long time since those who are in Northern domination have met together.

"Important information came from the national capital"

This is the first thing Alto said when he declared the beginning of the meeting.

"Important information?

Kamui is leaning his neck towards Alto's words. The more important the information, the more it should go first into Kamui's ear. But I didn't know what Alto was talking about.

"Matthias and Lucia are approaching"

"... Yes?

It doesn't get into Kamui's ears with this content.

"Well, it seems to be a public conversation, but it's still a change."

"… Important information"

Someone once said that people's romance stories were important and confidential.

Someone, naturally, is kamui.

"When are we talking about? But is that what we're gonna talk about here?

There are mountains of matters to discuss. We have to push ahead with far more cases than we did when we founded our country in Northende.

"No, I haven't had enough playfulness lately. It's the first delicious story I've had in a long time."

"... I don't hate it. But Matthias and Lucia."

It's hard for you two to comment from Kamui.

"We need to be clear when considering this case."

"What?"

"You, what do you think of Lucia?

Direct ball question by brilliant. It's something you can't do without alto.

"Do you hear that on this occasion?

"Where else do you ask besides this place? You can't ask me that before your wife's here, can you?

There is no Hildegand here. Others in Alto lead armies like Lutz, Ignaz, Maria, and Vedoel. And Otto was there as if he knew this topic would come up.

"Kamui, are you going to increase the side chambers again?

Otto has supported Hildegand since college. Kamui is opposed to more side chambers.

"No, because I won't increase it. Lucia is cute, but I can only see her as my sister"

"Then I wish I could make it clear to you soon. It's pathetic to make you feel weird."

"... Otto is tough on these things?

To Otto's best opinion, this is all Kamui could say.

"I'm your wife."

Otto's relationship with his wife Dewright seems to be going well.

"Was it two boys and a girl?

"Three. In the meantime another girl was born"

"... that, congratulations. Take care of Det."

Kamui remembered hearing the same words last year. It seems to be going too well.

"I'm already born to take care of it. Are the Kamuis still here?

After the birth, Kamui's advice to give him a break did not reach Otto.

"I'm busy..."

"That's an excuse, right? I don't think you should take care of it."

My wife and kids loved Otto.

"Yes, that's it! Let's get back to it. Lucia says she can only be seen as her sister. Then, Maria, how did you give up?

"Huh? Ask Maria that?

Maria complained when suddenly Alto shook up a hell of a question.

"For your information. You treated me like a sister, didn't you? And you gave up Kamui and compromised with a man close by."

"Hey. Who do you mean, a man close by?

Ignaerts complains about Alto too. Ignaerts has some alto provocations, and it's a pretty sinister vibe.

"Who else is there but Temeer? Or something? Has he been shaken yet?

"What!?

"Yes! No promises! What do we do when we have a fun story to fight about?

Before it got too intense, Kamui went into arbitration. As I have said many times, we have a lot to discuss.

"Lucia knows what needs to be done, but the problem is Matthias. I can't tell Matthias anything."

Clearly communicate your feelings to Lucia. This is Kamui's responsibility. But I can't tell Matthias to give up on Kamui. They are their wives.

"... Indeed. Is intervention impossible or premature even if it is not? So, this story is on hold."

"Then why did you bring it up?

Kamui looks shy at Alto, who pulls him back from the deliberation. Alto's feelings are also known to Kamui. I'm glad I haven't had a face I miss in a long time, and I'm shaky.

"It's a light exercise before we get down to business. It's a little hard to argue ahead."

"... I see"

Kamui knows what Alto is trying to talk about. It's difficult to draw conclusions at once.

"The Kingdom of Ruthua is finally moving"

"Whoa!?

Considering that the war against the Kingdom of Ruthua would begin, Rutz spoke out as if he were surprised and pleased.

"The planned invasion is in the south. It seems almost identical to the route that the bastards of the King Prince invaded in the last war"

"... south"

Lutz's expression turns into something serious. The south is far away. Only a very small number can be sent in without more consolidation of the North to intervene as well.

"I'm not sure how many, but it should be over 100,000. This is all going to invade from the south."

"... South, isn't that bad? How long can you keep Mr. Deefleet's place?

"Twenty thousand. Maybe 30,000 if we gather them together, but not 100,000. I think it's better for me to get the quality right than the numbers."

"Right. But 20 grand, tight."

Lutz doesn't say you can't win. It's just that even if you can beat the Kingdom of Ruthua, if the army runs out with it, it's the pot that the southern uncle thinks.

"But the purpose of the Kingdom of Ruthua is to poke a gap from the south and drop the center of the Empire all at once. The more we fight at Deefreet, the less the kingdom of Ruthua will be."

"What. Bye, good."

"I hope this information is true."

"What?"

I've never been caught with false information before. But Alto's words clearly doubt it.

"It's a general named Sergei Baskin who's thinking about the operation. This general thinks alone"

"... I mean, what is it?

"The only real operation is in this guy's head. I can't tell if what you're saying is true or not."

"Don't do it. Did you have these hands?"

Lutz is honestly impressed. No matter how many demons can read in their hearts. I'm just getting information about the meeting, the paperwork, and the snitch.

I don't talk to anyone and I can't look into anything that doesn't have a description in the official documents.

"What is General Baskin's weakness?

The rest is to intimidate the person and let him crack his mouth. Kamui is checking to see if this can be done.

"None. Work more than family. Playing with women doesn't obsess me. I like money, but I'm not in trouble. He must have been chosen because he's like this."

"Suppose the information is a lie?

If it is information of lies, we must explore their purpose.

"Attack from the north or center, not the south. However, this is unlikely"

"Right."

No matter how much false information we're circulating right now, if the big army actually makes a move, we'll know the way in. This doesn't make sense.

"I seriously occupy the south. The goal is to keep this one off guard when you're supposed to leave one day"

"... after?

It can be a possibility. But I don't see why prioritizing southern repression. The countries of the South should show a fierce backlash, and that calm will require a considerable amount of time.

This can only result in pleasing the Empire. If the Republic also decides to abandon the South, it will have time to focus on Northern peace.

"This is the one who sends troops to the south behind the expectations of the Kingdom of Ruthua. A twisted invitation."

Let the Republic back off and attract troops to the south. But this doesn't make any sense.

"If you don't send it, that's it."

"Exactly."

"... as true, what's this response?

Now I didn't believe the information was true, but now I can't find any proof that it's false either. Kamui decided to move forward with the discussion.

"Supporting the Empire?

Alto has returned the question the other way around. This big policy is for Kamui to judge.

"None. As long as the Empire of Schutz Alten is the Empire of Schutz Alten"

"... then we just have to hurry up the workmanship to the Kingdom of Ruthua. After that, we will manage to bring the people of the Empire here."

The Empire loses. Alto thinks on this premise.

"Attracting talent is difficult to timing. We need the Empire to buy us time to be ready."

"That's right. I need you to do your best."

Work on the kingdom is under way, but it is not yet enough. I want the Empire to keep fighting the Kingdom of Ruthua for a long time and buy us some time. Poorly pulling talent could make it impossible.

"Otto. How are things going into the kingdom of Ruthua?

"You have a strong merchant protected by the kingdom. You can't eat inside."

The empire was grass. The ploy of the former prime minister and the continuing chaos of war left a gap in Otto's chamber of commerce, which was emerging. But the Kingdom of Ruthua is not.

"Is it hard to buy..."

Food attacks in the rear. Kamui was thinking about this.

"I've already done that. Even if you're protected, you're not sworn to loyalty. Many merchants will devour you if you hang your interests in front of them"

"... otto kun. You've done fine, haven't you?

Otto was starting to move by hitting the lead. Otto is also now the lord of the great merchants. (i) I have a view of the rulers of a country.

"You just can't do it until you stop the army, can you? The Kingdom of Ruthua is always ready for war. I won't rush to gather them."

"I know that. Well, later."

My favor to Otto is over. It's what we do with the rest of our hands.

"It's how far the sprinkled seeds grow. I know it's still early in harvest time."

Alto knows what to do. The question is, does that work? It doesn't matter how much we talk about this.

Just do what you can for that day.