Maou No Utsuwa

One of the most vast prints in the western part of the continent is the Kingdom of Oppenheim, which the Ruthuan Empire seems to underestimate. In addition to the traditional former Imperial Western Prefecture, it dominates the former Imperial Western Frontier Territory and the Union of Urban States, as well as a significant portion of the northern West.

The current total strength is roughly 55,000. Forty thousand of them are deployed in the northern West, and as a cohesive force, they will be the largest in the western part of the continent over thirty thousand imperial troops attacking the Kingdom of Sidvest.

It is Prince Diethardt of the Kingdom of Oppenheim who is leading that greatest battle force. He's Deefreet's brother.

"Westmid retrieval? Are you serious?

Ferzammern, the northern city where the Royal Oppenheim Army is currently stationed. Diethardt shows a frightened face at the words of an apostle from his own country.

"I mean nothing, Your Majesty's orders."

"Then let's say it again. Is His Majesty serious?

"His Royal Highness the King!?

Though Prince Wang, even though he is a son, the King's criticism is not condescending. The messenger is showing surprise at Diethardt's words.

"Or are you not correctly aware of the status quo? Under the circumstances, how do you know we can move to take back the West Mid?

"The West Mid is paid for by most armies and the protection is considerably thinner. I thought it was time to take it back."

"That kind of thing is set in a trap. You know this."

West Mid vacated. The story that this should be attacked had gone up before. But the conclusion is that it is likely a trap from the situation, and that should be the end of the story.

"Even if it's a trap, if you can calculate to break it, it's fine."

"Are you saying it came with that calculator?

"Yes, we have decided that the Empire's strategy is to keep our troops in Oppenheim and back them up with our own forces deployed around them."

"Oh, yeah"

The eyebrows of Prince Diethardt are slightly hissed. Prince Diethardt knows what to do without being explained. What I want to know is the calculation for breaking the measure.

But the army can't move to ask behind it.

"So why is that?

Gradually, Prince Diethardt began to learn frustration with the messenger who spoke as if he had thought about what he was just communicating.

There are many things to do for Prince Diethardt. We don't have time to waste.

"Because the Kingdom of Schutz Alten and the former Oriental Ber-Eisenberg family move"

"... what makes you think it moves?

Prince Diethardt doesn't think the two will move. Neither has King Diethardt Prince done anything. We've sent messengers and asked them many times if they could put up a joint front. None of the replies were good.

If that's going to work, I can only think of one reason.

"This is information from an example merchant"

"... right"

The face of Prince Diethardt is cloudy, as opposed to that of an apostle speaking with a confident expression.

"What have you done? The merchant in the example is one who leads to Kamui Kreutz. I suppose it's reliable information?

Seeing as the reaction of Prince Diethardt was not what he thought, the messenger has asked why.

"His Majesty still didn't get it? The merchant is moving for the benefit of Kamui."

"Yes. So can you trust the information?

"Can you trust me? I'm saying that if it's in Kamui's interest, we can fool our country."

"No... But that Chamber of Commerce has always been of interest to my country. Of course they themselves would have gained huge amounts of wealth. Is that why you would do an imitation that would throw that interest away?

The Kingdom of Oppenheim does not understand. That Otto's aim is the same heterogeneous coexistence as Kamui, and that wealth is just a tool to make it happen.

"I don't think Kamui Kreutz one-party connections are like that. Wouldn't you not imitate that you would forsake the interests of your fellow citizens in your personal interest?

If there is anyone in the kingdom of Oppenheim who understands the Kamuis, it is this Prince Diethardt. Although Prince Diethardt has no contact with Kamui, he has considered it various based on the information obtained.

Because I even believe that there is no future in the Kingdom of Oppenheim unless I can read the movements of the Kamuis.

"The Kamui side also has a profit. It's a great opportunity to defeat the Imperial Army."

"... and then what?

King Diethardt Prince also admits that this is an opportunity to discuss the Ruthua Imperial Garrison and the Royal Diamond Army. If the Ethenbergs in the north, and also in the northeast, join forces, the Imperial Diamond kingdom coalition is outnumbered.

However, there are also concerns about whether Kamui moves with such a simple idea.

"Later?

"How does our country read about the developments that followed as our country dropped the West Mid?

"It's … our country, which even now boasts the biggest print, will hold the center even further, because our empire will replace the empire and become the champion of the western part of the continent, and eventually will decide between the empire and the female male"

The messenger's answer is exactly what Prince Diethardt thought. Prince Diethardt knows that asking King Oppenheim will return the same answer.

So we rebelled for this purpose.

"You think the neighboring countries will recognize that?

"Is there a reason you can't obey the Empire and obey our country?

This messenger does not seem to have ears to hear against Prince Diethardt. He may have been chosen as a messenger because he is such a person. King Oppenheim knows that Prince Diethardt was negative about the rebellion.

"My country did not obey. How can you say that other countries will not? Above all, what makes you think Kamui Kreutz will obey?

"That's what follows the Empire, why can't you follow our country? Our country aims to rebuild the Empire of Schutz Alten. Isn't Kamui Kreutz also formerly under the Empire's command?

"The blood muscles of the royal family did not cease. I used the word" rebirth, "but the reality isn't usurpation?

"His Royal Highness the King! Be careful what you say!

The messenger has spoken aloud of Prince Diethardt.

"Answer my question. What is Your Majesty going to do with the royal bloodline?

Prince Diethardt trying to yell at the messenger is not what he found out. I don't think I mind buying King Oppenheim's disharmony with this.

"It's..."

"Are you even thinking about something more backwards than you can answer?

"... if you really need royal blood, also considering putting it back in its original relationship"

"... stupid"

Prince Diethardt pondered the meaning of the apostle's far-flung words.

It was this word that leaked out of the mouth of Prince Diethardt when he knew what it meant. Prince Diethardt's face whining about this is full of bitterness.

"Again. You better be careful what you say. There is also a voice calling you emperor. My brother was your fiancée."

"You think Dee would accept that?

"We understand that you too, brother, should seek hegemony. It works… let's not say this."

This messenger wants Deefleet to succeed the next generation of the Kingdom of Oppenheim, so graciously, to take the throne of the Emperor. This was a well-understood statement.

"What I'm asking is how Dee feels in person. Are you sure about that?

"We've already told the story. We haven't heard about the rejection."

A messenger who says this with a really disgusting face. I don't remember being able to turn this sentiment on this messenger to Prince Diethardt, but I don't see all the power strife among my subjects. I just imagined something would have happened.

More than that, the problem is the fact that Deefleet did not clearly reject it. If that is the true story.

"... you're done"

"Huh?"

"... I did give His Majesty's orders. I lead the army and storm the West Mid."

"Really! That's superimposed. Then I will certainly tell His Majesty. Best of luck."

The messenger seems satisfied with his duties.

"I don't need your prayers or anything. I'm going to start a military debate. Just leave."

"... so now"

A messenger who is watered where he is pleased and gives a disgruntled look. I no longer see the sight of Prince Diethardt as his messenger or anything else. I am thinking in a position with my right hand on my chin.

The messenger who saw it snorted hard and left the conference room.

"... His Royal Highness Prince Wang?

One of my men I was listening to with called out worryingly.

"... form a unit for me. I don't hate dying, no, are there any soldiers like that? Try to organize with only the unaccompanied bachelors."

"Your Highness!?

Understanding the intentions of Prince Diethardt, his men spoke up.

"Kamui Kreutz doesn't move. I think so. So attacking the West Mid is just a trap for the Misumi Empire."

"Why aren't you moving? Kamui is out of the capital. Doesn't that mean you've finally decided to fight the Empire?

"I think that would be true. And it wasn't the right way to say it wouldn't work. He is, they are moving. The Chamber of Commerce has moved as a sign of that."

It is clear that Otto's Chamber of Commerce is deeply connected to Kamui. That the Chamber of Commerce has moved means that Kamui has moved. This is for sure. But Prince Diethardt thinks of things King Oppenheim did not think about. Though I might actually think about it.

"But it moved to use us. Kamui doesn't see our country as an ally in the real sense."

"That may be the case, but there is still no reason to trap our country in the Republic. If our empire loses to the Empire, the anti-imperial forces lose their power to resist."

Fifty-five thousand Royal Oppenheim Army. And 40,000 in the Kingdom of Sidvest is the main force of the anti-imperial forces on top of the numbers. Losing it does hurt, I normally think.

"The Republic may not think so. Think about it. Why did the Schutz Alten Empire become like this? Because I lost to the Ruthua Empire. Sure you're right, but it was definitely the Kamui Kreutz one party that was pulling the thread behind it"

"... Indeed"

I'm not saying it's all Kamui's fault. Even so, it was the Kamuis who created a situation in which the Empire would lose to the Empire. It's also almost without us fighting from the front.

"It would be good if our empire could replace the Empire with that. But I'm sure it won't."

"Why?

"Why do we need to switch empires and our country? They are both the same in terms of obedience. And my country, even if it were replaced by an empire, would still be hostile to the Republic. There is no trust between our country and the Republic."

"... Dear Deefleet, I have I mean, Your Majesty is thinking about it."

There is only one Kamui and one close associate in the Kingdom of Oppenheim. That's Deefleet. Better relations with the Republic by making that Deefleet emperor.

I hope we don't have to fight the Republic. I will strengthen my country's dominance without fighting, and I don't mind even after I replace it with the next generation, so I will bone it all out.

"The other person knows what they're thinking behind it. That's what the Empire was thinking."

The Ruthua Empire was thinking the same thing. Again, there is no difference.

"... is it useless to have a relationship with Dear Deefleet"

"It might have helped once. But Dee is not the Dee he once was. That's what I think. I can imagine what Kamui thinks. And worst of all..."

"Are you King Dia?"

"His Majesty does not know who Kamui was fighting all along, but those around him. I really don't think Kamui was hostile to King Dia. But as it turns out, it's King Dia Claudia who's always been on the enemy's side."

I feel only ominous for Prince Diethardt, such as drawing that Claudia into his own formation. And this feeling is right.

"That's it and..."

Words whimpered by Prince Diethardt. This is what makes my men feel ominous.

"I squealed like that unintentionally, but I can't let it end. That's why I fight."

"But even if you do it with a few soldiers,"

"The front line is a crowd. Even His Majesty cannot have complete faith in Kamui. We're going to storm the West Mid, react to it, and figure out how the Republic is going to move."

I don't know if King Oppenheim actually thinks this, Prince Diethardt. I don't want you to think about it if you can, and I think this is as my son.

"... then His Royal Highness Prince Wang will not participate in that, will he?

"No, I'll lead that unit"

"Why!?

If the squad is bad, it could fit the Imperial Army. Prince Diethardt thinks the Republic won't move. That's ridiculous, like joining a dangerous squad.

'Cause we can't end this.'

"... but if anything happens to His Royal Highness Prince Wang"

"Then Dee becomes Prince Wang. You don't have to be. Maybe the same thing. If so, I'll do what I can to avoid the worst."

"... is this the worst situation?

It is the direct men of Prince Diethardt who are here. There is no worse situation than losing Prince Diethardt.

"To connect the blood of the royal family, we must bring King Claudia into our camp. It is my view that it is the same to declare that it will be the enemy of Kamui Kreutz. Besides, it is also an insult to the royal family. The Ethenbergs will never take sides either."

Prince Diethardt believes that the loyalty of the former Oriental Bereasenberg family is still in the Empire. Loyalty to the royal family remains, but I don't like the way Claudia does it. Still, I don't want to imitate my former emperor, Claudia. I wonder if such a mood is manifested in silence.

"... how do I avoid that?

"I fear I will take the life of King Claudia. If you have forsaken your respect for the royal family, you may carry out a grand seizure. I think I'm more right as a way."

"Do you have a death squad for that?

"It's better to be a few to keep the proximity from being known. But will it reach King Claudia, who is in the castle once in a few? I'm not at all sure about this."

Kill Claudia. For this purpose alone, Prince Diethardt is about to attack the West Mid. It's a little mean.

I meant to push myself to death and live for the house. My brother, Diefleet, hated it, and from the point of view of Prince Diethardt, he lived at will.

As a result, that Deefleet is valued as the successor to the next generation, and he is about to be put into a battle that could become a stone's throw away. Even though Deefleet now seems to be moving in a bad direction from the eyes of Prince Deethardt.

King Diethardt Prince feels that the Kingdom of Oppenheim, which wants to take on that Diefleet, is also moving in a bad direction. If that's the case, I'd at least like to be a little of that toothpick. Even if many in the Kingdom of Oppenheim were to criticise the consequences.

"... I understand. Soon, we will form an elite unit, one that will be reserved for those we can trust."

"... sorry"

Troops just for the trusted. That's a declaration that all the neighbors here will join the Death Squad. Some of them have supported Prince Diethardt from a young age.

"What will the rest of the army do?

"Decide on the commander and let him come slowly after us who precedes him. If you are about to be surrounded by an empire, don't force yourself to fight and head to your home country. Only the original Royal Oppenheim Army 20,000 can be trusted even when it comes to all armies 40,000. You can't win."

This was also the reason why King Diethardt Prince opposed Operation West Mid Retrieval. A small country in the western north of the continent that was forced to annexe. There is no way that that small country is wholeheartedly sworn allegiance to the Kingdom of Oppenheim. It's not so strange to have someone inside the Ruthua Empire.

"We're going to lose the North."

"It was His Majesty who wanted it. We tried so hard to make peace in the north, it didn't give us time to do it until the end."

The Royal Oppenheim Army, led by Prince Diethardt, had stopped showing aggressive moves from a certain time. Without fighting the unfolding Ruthua Imperial Army, he was striving to build relations with the small nations he followed, and to comfort the people. Before it is completely fruitful, the Royal Oppenheim Army in the north will collapse. Prince Diethardt thinks it will be.

"… then I will convey your orders. Anything else?

"... right. Communication to the country. Write to the person you want to convey each. Prepare someone to deliver it to them."

"... Ha"

A letter that could be the last word. Listening to the story of Prince Diethardt, many people are already worried about having in mind the person they each want to convey and what they will convey.

Watching how it went, Prince Diethardt took his seat softly.

To think carefully about the words to be communicated by myself.

In the northern Royal Oppenheim Army, insider traffic does not take place solely against the Ruthuan Empire. Some of them went through with the Kamuis.

Prince Diethardt's decision was to enter the ears of the Kamuis without the passage of time. There is nothing to pass on to Prince Diethardt, such as Kamui whining when he heard that, "Should I have spoken properly once?" etc.

The Oppenheim family has never had a direct connection to Kamui since the time of the Western Uncle family. With the presence of Deefleet, the fact that Deefleet was shunning his parents somehow prevented him from getting that chance.

Will that be an unhappiness for the Kingdom of Oppenheim? That depends on the outcome of the battle ahead. The Kingdom of Oppenheim moved out in earnest to grab the seat of the Western Champion of the Continent.