Maou No Utsuwa

The Kingdom of Ruthua was steadily preparing for war. It is also over, and the march towards the southern part of the Empire has finally begun. The total number of troops orchestrated is 120,000. Almost as planned.

The invading army is divided into three main armies. Thirty thousand is the direct army of Prince Nicolai. This will be placed as a backup in the fortified city of Kanyates within the Kingdom of Ruthua. The remaining ninety thousand are divided in half and led by General Bondarev and General Romanov, respectively. These two armies are the actual invaders.

The two armies have already left Wang Capital for the border. And today is the day of King Nicolai's appearance. For the Kingdom of Ruthua, it is the day that should be noted in the first line of the record of the Battle of Continental Unity.

But before that monumental appearance, there was just a little rubbing going on.

"I haven't heard that today is the day to go out!

Slightly, it is the Pope of the Church of Truth who is stuffed with the Prince Nicolai in a sudden manner.

"Why do I need to tell you?

Prince Nikolai has a fed up face and responds to it. It is finally the Pope's visit where we are out of our minds. As much as I would have liked not to see you personally.

"I should have offered to accompany the Knights of the Church"

"If we're going to fight together, why are you still willing to allow us to accompany you when you're told it doesn't matter if you're on the enemy's side to treat the injured?

What the Church of the True God is trying to do is imitate the Golden Cross Guardian Society. The fact that doctrine has spread to the public that it is a lie only makes us recognize the value of existence in a different way than before. That's where I chose to imitate the Golden Cross Conservation Society. It's a success story, so it's not wrong.

It's just a mistake to ask the Kingdom of Ruthua to support your activities.

"War only creates tragedy. Our goal is to reduce that tragedy a little bit."

"Don't worry. There will be no more war soon. I will unite the continent and create a world without war."

Even if the Pope describes his ideals, Prince Nicolai returns them with an ideal for himself. I am not willing to ask Prince Nicolai about the wishes of the Church of the True God from the beginning. Whatever you say is useless.

"How can you not forgive me?

"You can go on your own if you want to go to the battlefield. I'm not going to interrupt that. If they get in the way of the fight. I'll crush you relentlessly."

"What!? Isn't that too disrespectful a word!?

Though it was considered worthy of use, King Alexandre II had shown considerable respect for the Church of Truth. But Prince Nicolai doesn't see it at all.

"What disrespect. I call it the Church of the True God or something, but isn't the contents fake?

"Hey, come on."

Through disrespect, Prince Nicolai throws words of insult at the Pope.

"There is no such thing as the existential value of the Church of Truth. I am the only one the people worship who will reign over the continent."

…………

Prince Nikolai says to worship himself, not God. This has even passed the insult. From the Pope's point of view, it is an unacceptable great sin: the denial of God.

However, in the position of Prince Nicolai, it is difficult for more people to follow God than monarchs. Elimination of influence on the people once held by the Church of God. This is one of the reasons why the Kingdom of Ruthua supported the Church of the True God. I don't want you to take my place.

"Back off. When I come back to King's Capital, I don't need the Church of the True God or anything. Back off, pack your bags and leave King's Landing."

"... excuse me"

The Pope leaves with disappointed drops of shoulders. It was only a fact that was warned by Kamui, but it was not a fact that could be accepted by the Pope, who nevertheless was himself the founder of the Church of Truth.

"... wasn't it a little too harsh?

Where the Pope's figure disappeared, Vasily, who had refrained beside him, spoke.

"Isn't it you who told me to be careful, because the Church of Truth is in contact with the Republic?

The Kingdom of Ruthua had grasped the connection between the Church of the True God and the Republic. The Church of True God is not an organization that can be searched by a nation's intelligence organizations to hide secrets.

"Exactly, but I was wondering if it was enough to refuse to accompany you"

I don't know what the Republic is up to. It was Vasily who preached the danger of accompanying the connected Church of Truth to the battlefield. But Vasily thinks there's no need to make things rough when it comes to going to war.

"I just threatened not to think weird. Well, we're pretty late for the battle. Let's hurry."

On this day, 30,000 troops led by Prince Nicolai left the king's capital. The Kingdom of Ruthua marked the first step towards the ambition of continental unity.

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The Kingdom of Ruthua moved the army. This information instantly spread throughout the continent. Thinking that the Kingdom of Ruthua would eventually move, everything in the surrounding countries was watching the trend. The information spread quickly.

With the exception of the Republic of Artenkreutz, the eastern border countries, which are closest to the Kingdom of Ruthua, were the first to obtain information. To give a clear indication of our independence from the Empire, we now call ourselves the Union of Central States. From an imperial point of view, even on the eastern border, it is a statement that it is central if viewed across the continent.

"The invasion road seems to be south, but don't loosen your guard for once."

Now Raoul, the king prince of the Preciard kingdom and one of the compilers of the Union of Central Nations, has spoken to Tristan in a light manner that does not seem like such a heavy town.

"It's tough to keep an eye on the whole thing."

The Kingdom of Ruthua and the central countries border on a fairly wide area. Each one is prepared, but if the Kingdom of Ruthua comes seriously at us, we cannot prevent it unless we respond in the Union.

"The kingdom is a hundred and twenty thousand army. The country gets pretty thin."

"... you want me to thin my eastern defense?

To Raoul's opinion, Tristan is frowning.

The army of 120,000 is also a great army for the kingdom. Troops remaining in the country will be the minimum required. It's Raoul's idea that we can't afford to attack him, so it's okay to dilute his protection.

Rationally, I can tell. But loosening the eastern readiness, the most vigilant ever, is a matter of great mental anxiety.

"You're gonna have to, aren't you? Twenty thousand to the north. I can't change my defense against this."

To the north is an army of former eastern border lords who followed the Kingdom of Ruthua. Regardless of this troop outpost, it remains in a critical position all the time, due to its vigilance against rebel forces in the central countries and the Oriental House of Uncle. We cannot neglect our preparation for this.

"That's not the number that can prevent 120,000."

It's about 30,000 even if we mobilize troops from across the central countries. There's only 20,000 left if you let 10,000 tensions stick up north. Now we must fight 120,000 enemies.

"If it sticks, the guys from the south will poke me in the back"

The Union of Central Nations is wary that the Kingdom of Ruthua will strike from the south and head north. But if we do this, the countries of the South will be able to strike the back of the Kingdom of Ruthua.

"Twenty thousand, where the south sends out all the troops and thirty thousand?"

"You can't do that. You should see it for 20,000."

The south must be prepared for the southern uncle. It is impossible to move the whole army.

"The Southern Uncle should cooperate."

"... I see. But who?

Tristan's idea is that Raoul is a good idea too. If 30,000 Southern Bojia Army and 30,000 Southern Rebels join, they will punch the back of the Kingdom of Russia with 60,000. But I can't think of a formula for Raoul to draw the Southern Uncle into the battle against the Kingdom of Ruthua.

"The south thing should be solved south."

"Scattered, hostile..., can't it be otherwise"

It was Raoul who thought sudden reconciliation was impossible with someone he had fought all along, but he reconsidered along the way.

We need assurances that the southern rebels will not attack us, even if the southern ambassadors tentatively move. It should be the southern rebels who promise this. There's no way Uncle South would believe otherwise.

"Then let's go south and do what we can."

The Union of Central Nations, which was supposed to be the most tense, went into war preparation unexpectedly and calmly because the two summarizers were at such a rate.

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Unable to calm down is the southern part chosen for the invasion road. We have received information that the Kingdom of Ruthua is supposed to head to the Empire on the way, but we have also received a story that it may be a measure.

The army of 120,000 is overloaded for the southern rebels to fight alone.

"We just have to trust the information from Kamui."

Carlos can't find a hitter either.

"That information also indicates the possibility that the Kingdom of Ruthua will move to southern repression, right?

Deefleet hasn't come up with the measure of this either, but he's just arching his hands and I'm not going to end it.

"Even if it does, there are only a few things we can do."

Of course, Carlos is not going to do anything either. I'm just unhappy that I can't find a way to be okay with this.

"What can you do about it?

"Selection and enhancement of defensive battles. We must decide where to stop the Kingdom of Ruthua"

"As far in front as I can...,"

"It won't take long to repair."

The South has been in contention for a long time. There is now a place where the rebel side has deliberately postponed the settlement, but until we could afford this, it was quite a fierce battle.

Suitable places to protect can be severely damaged in intense combat. If we have time to repair such a place, it is our idea that we should try to enhance it elsewhere.

The robustness required is completely different from preventing an attack by one or twenty thousand troops and an attack by more than one hundred thousand troops.

"Do we need a field investigation again?

"I'm already on my way"

"You're early, aren't you?

Though he was a Deefleet who was impressed with Carlos' quickness in hitting.

The republican.

"... have you lost"

It was the Republic that was hitting my hands early. The fact that the Kamuis took the lead on the southern defense is quite regrettable as a deefried, to be honest.

"But it helps. In the Battle of Amphang, the Republic apparently built quite a position. They gave little clearance to the Empire."

"Wisdom of the devil clan, huh?

The Knights of the Empire also have the knowledge accumulated in the history of the battle. Must be special knowledge if that didn't work.

"I guess. They just can't guarantee that it'll be enough to prevent 120,000 attacks."

"Can't you just do that?"

"I was told that I needed to increase my size considerably, but even if I could do that, I didn't have enough people to protect me"

If you build a massive defensive position but don't place soldiers to defend you, you'll be just an obstacle. This doesn't make sense.

"… this is the problem"

"You don't need to be depressed. If you want me to make it, let me make it."

"... right"

I just feel sweet for Kamui, and deep down Deefleet. However, this must be a personal affair, apart from the idea of being the leader of the rebels.

"Next, the signing of a truce agreement with the southern ambassadors"

"Well, do you think you can?

Opponents who have been fighting all along. Just because the Kingdom of Ruthua has emerged, it is subtle to respond to the ceasefire. Besides, the only worry is whether an agreement can be reached.

"We need work before we negotiate."

"The Kingdom of Ruthua does not approve of surrender. Is that where you've invaded to destroy all nations?

"That's a little rough. But it's like that."

My biggest concern about the southern ambassadors is that they will bow down to the Kingdom of Ruthua. The southern uncle is quite pushed. As much as it seemed only a matter of time before we went down to the Empire for a while, and it would be difficult for us to do so, the rebels are postponing the settlement.

With the defeat of the Republic and the independence of Western ambassadors, I thought the likelihood of Southern ambassadors descending into the Empire was considerably reduced, but there appeared a huge force called the Kingdom of Ruthua.

It feels like being wrapped up in something long, and it's not strange for the Southern Uncle to think about it, trying to survive following the Kingdom of Ruthua. This must be prevented at all costs.

"Well, then, spread the information on this line."

The southern rebel forces are also becoming to have their own intelligence organization. Because the Kamuis have informed me of its importance.

"We'll see how the work goes later, and we'll start the negotiations.... Actually, what do you think will happen?

Nor has Carlos been able to read through how nations and forces move against this invasion of the Kingdom of Ruthua.

"... I really think we should join hands with all countries and slap the Kingdom of Ruthua"

If the Royal Ruthuan Army enters the centre of the Empire, that's the same as jumping into the middle of a siege net. But it won't. At least the republic will never connect with the empire.

"I don't need to imitate anything to the Republic. We should choose the best way to the south."

Carlos has also been in tune with Deefleet's opinion.

"Right. West May Want Alliance"

In fact, the Kingdom of Oppenheim wants. The Deefleets don't know yet, but they're moving to make it happen.

"Two directions. How's the east?

"... you don't know the east. I think we should move aggressively to beat the Kingdom of Ruthua to the east."

It is a central country bordering the Kingdom of Ruthua. Deefleet thinks the Kingdom of Ruthua should crush it before it is completely skinless so that it will never think about invasion or anything else.

Even if the central countries don't have Oriental uncles.

"Oh. Uncle Oriental is still under the empire. Is this the tripartite? You've got a siege."

The Republic should also fight if the Kingdom of Ruthua turns its army north. Deefleet thought the siege was the same as it was done.

"Why doesn't the Republic do this?

A great opportunity to beat the Kingdom of Ruthua. Carlos doesn't understand why the Kamuis are trying to miss this.

"On the contrary, I think the Kingdom of Ruthua has set up an operation to get into the middle a lot."

"... is there certainty in the Kingdom of Ruthua"

There is no union between the Republic and the Empire. Without extra certainty about this, we cannot advance the army to the Imperial Capital, which will be in the middle of the siege.

"The proclamation of former Prince Therese may have helped the battle of Amphang, but you've made your relationship with the Empire decisive."

"Will the Empire not accept even if the Republic asks? But there's no point in being doomed."

"Yes, I think that's exactly where we're going to compromise each other."

In front of the threat of the Kingdom of Ruthua, the Republic and the Empire just have to hold hands, too. This is what Deefleet thinks.

But this is a sweet look at a person named Claudia. Though it is subtle if the expression sweetly is correct.

Even in the royal capital, where Claudia is located, there was a meeting about the Kingdom of Ruthua. It's just that that's a little different from the rest of the Empire. The Empire has heard from the messengers of the Kingdom of Ruthua.

"What? 'Cause the kingdom isn't going to fight the rebels?

We should form an alliance because it is temporarily good with neighbouring countries, starting with the Republic. This is Claudia's answer to Prime Minister Calc's advance.

"The land that its rebels are suppressing is our national territory."

"Yeah, but now you said defeating the Republic was your top priority, didn't you?

This is the word of an apostle from the Kingdom of Ruthua. The Kingdom of Ruthua hangs on to the Empire to fight together to conquer the Republic. The Republic, the culprit of the world's turmoil, should be destroyed, but it is the word of the Kingdom of Ruthua. Naturally, it is a lie.

But Claudia believes in this lie. Or trying to believe it. Because it's a convenient story for Claudia.

"That's a pretext."

Exactly, Chancellor Kalk was not fooled by the lies of the Kingdom of Ruthua.

"How do you know it's a lie?

"First, the messenger told us we were going to drive out the forces of the South."

You said it was the way to attack from a weak spot.

"Why send more than 100,000 troops to that weak spot?

"... to win."

To Chancellor Calc's inquiry, Claudia also guessed that she was apparently wrong.

"Even so, there are too many."

"... for when the Republic came in to help the rebels."

The strange thing about Claudia is that she doesn't try to admit it right away, even if she finds it wrong.

"If you are prepared to fight the Republic, you should attack it from the centre"

The messenger said he would attack from a weak spot. But the Republic is not its weak spot. There is a contradiction in the apostle's description. Even Prime Minister Kark, who is not a soldier, understands the position that if he intends to fight the Republic without this, he should attack it from the centre.

"... why?

Claudia doesn't know.

"For the Kingdom of Ruthua is easy to attack and protect."

"Huh. I see."

I pretend to be convinced, but Claudia doesn't know why it's easy to attack and protect.

"The Kingdom is about to attack our country. Or all of our country and the surrounding countries."

"That's amazing. Is the kingdom that strong?

"If you cooperate with the surrounding countries, you can defeat them. So please allow me to negotiate an alliance."

Fight alone and you will definitely lose. Besides, he lost when he took the Imperial Capital. The Empire will perish. I believe that this period is not exactly the case when Chancellor Kalk is also talking about the Demons, and I am trying to best respond.

"If we allied, can we ever win?

"It's a fight, so I don't think we'll ever, but we'll definitely lose as we are now"

"Never?

"Yes, absolutely."

…………

To the words of Chancellor Calc, Claudia looked dissatisfied and shut up.

"Make your decision."

Prime Minister Kalk asks Claudia for permission to negotiate an alliance like that. I thought the situation was understood.

"What happens to me if I lose?

Unfortunately for Chancellor Calc, Claudia still had something to ask.

"… in the position of His Majesty the Emperor, so I was wondering if there could be an execution"

"What!? Am I going to get killed?

"His Majesty, the Emperor, is a symbol of the Empire. Your Majesty needs to be executed in order to be informed of the demise of the Empire."

You don't have to explain this to me. Normally I know. Surprised by Claudia when she heard it was an execution, Chancellor Kark explained why.

There is also the thought that if I knew I would be executed, I would not be able to refuse to negotiate an alliance.

"... ok. You can negotiate. But I'd also like to talk to someone from the Kingdom's messenger. I'm sure there's something we can understand when we talk about it."

"It's..., yes. Then I'll tell him."

We can't possibly understand each other. But Chancellor Kalk was troubled and stopped denying it.

"Yeah. Nice to meet you."

The operation of the Kingdom of Ruthua has even been spotted by the empire of the deceiving opponent. The messengers of the Kingdom of Ruthua spoke too much. I even gave him information he didn't have to give, which made the Empire realize the contradiction. It's the failure of the Kingdom of Ruthua, which chose the incompetent person as its messenger who doesn't mind being killed.

Fortunately for the Kingdom of Ruthua, Claudia is even more incompetent. No, I meant that I had no qualities as an emperor because of pre-competency issues.