Maou No Utsuwa

The Westmid raid by King Diethardt Prince of the Kingdom of Oppenheim had a major impact on both enemy allies.

The Ruthua Empire used the West Mid as bait to attract the rebel forces, which was arguably somewhat successful, but the fact that they suddenly allowed enemy incursions into the castle was a complete miscalculation. The protection of the West Mid, once the capital of the Schutz Alten Empire, was stiff and did not fall easily, which was also the premise of the measure.

If the Kingdom of Oppenheim had done the same thing while attacking the castle in the great army, Westmid might have fallen short of poking behind it. Then it's not a measure or anything. It will simply provide an important hub in the western central part of the continent.

Once the Ruthua Empire shrunk its northern western front, it decided to consolidate West Mid protection, as well as return the Royal Dia Army to West Mid for a thorough examination of the city and the castle. It is only later that we will find a secret passage into the castle from the former Western House Mansion.

The reaction of those in the Kingdom of Oppenheim was dichotomous. Those who regret the death of Prince Diethardt, and those who despise his death for nothing.

As the Ruthua Empire feared, if we raided the West Mid with 40,000 Northern invaders, why didn't we do it when we could have dropped it? But this voice of criticism will eventually lose momentum.

The Northern invading army of 40,000, led by Prince Diethardt, went south toward the West Mid as ordered, but as we approached our destination, the troops left like a missing tooth, which at the end of the day was reduced to half 20,000.

It's just that this is as expected for Prince Diethardt, and that a small country that had pledged all its form of loyalty to the Kingdom of Oppenheim just fell out. It just disappeared for me before the troops that could betray me when it became a battle against the Ruthua Empire.

His men, who had inherited command from Prince Diethardt at the time it happened, resolved to withdraw to the Kingdom of Oppenheim. Changing course to the west, it advanced rapidly. To shake off the Ruthua Imperial Army, which would be following us. And that ends in success.

The passing on of this military movement makes the voice of criticism of King Diethardt Prince dwindle within the Kingdom of Oppenheim. Above all, the Federal Republic of Artenkreutz has shown no movement at all. Without the instructions of Prince Diethardt, it would be easy to think about what would have happened to 20,000 invading troops.

Still, the voice of criticism has not completely disappeared. Many did not know what the Westmid raid meant.

"... why doesn't the Republic move?

Looking at the Ruthua Imperial Army in sight, it was the Federal Republic of Artenkreutz that came out of Deefleet's mouth.

A castle fort built along a river that flows north-south through the territory of the Union of Kingdoms of Sidvest. The Allied Coalition Forces of the Kingdom of Sidvest have put up a line of defense in this place where they have already fought the Ruthuan Imperial Army before. It's 10,000 Ruthuan Imperial Army against. The Ruthua Imperial Army, which was originally 30,000, is second-hand divided.

Just north of this place, the King's Capital of the former Kingdom of Graz, is now pointing 20,000 troops at the Gran Tuden offensive under the occupation of the Union of Kingdoms of Sidvest.

"They think he was betrayed."

The voice answering Deefleet's whine belongs to the messenger of the Kingdom of Oppenheim. I've come to tell you about the death of Prince Diethardt and the circumstances that followed. The most general thing is that Deefreet knows a lot about the information he brings in his own country.

"What's the point of betraying me? It just seems to me to benefit the Empire."

"He's just so strong, he's an invisible fool."

"... I don't think so, though"

I don't think Deefleet thinks Kamui's field of view is like that. It's the Kamuis who look at things that people don't see. Now, then, Deefleet is concerned about what he doesn't see.

"Anyway, I don't trust the Republic. In the future, we must work out a strategy based on the assumption that our country will fight alone."

"Alone?"

Deefreet was hooked on the word messenger alone. The rebels are allies of the Union of the Kingdom of Sidvest and the Kingdom of Oppenheim. The way you say alone is strange.

"Now that Deathhardt is dead, Deafried is the new King Prince and will be the next King of Oppenheim"

"... just give me a minute. I am already king of the kingdom of Ericsson."

"Yes. I know. So on this occasion, I was wondering if the Kingdom of Oppenheim and the Union of the Kingdoms of Sidvest should move to the form of integration rather than alliance."

"Integration… but…"

The integration of the Kingdom of Oppenheim was something Deefleet had in mind as well. The strategy is to build a solid force by entering the southern and western parts of the continent and further into the central part from there.

But the way it is integrated is not what the messenger says.

"Now the kingdom of Ericsson is at the seat of the Alliance's Lord, but its power is never removed. Can we fight ahead in such an unstable coalition?

"That's why we can't make it a good idea to come under the umbrella of the Kingdom of Oppenheim"

"It's not under an umbrella. The Kingdom of Oppenheim will be Deafried's land."

What the messenger is saying is only for the Deefleet individual. I am not thinking about what the countries that make up the Union think.

"... but the king is my father"

"Your majesty says you may give me that king's throne immediately."

"What?

The apostle's words were quite surprising to Deefleet. After all, I thought it was an excuse to put the Union of the Kingdom of Sidvest under its umbrella.

"Add in the armies of both countries, 75,000 to 80,000. It's not a number that we can't fight against the Ruthuan Empire."

"... but"

"Dear Dear Deefleet, This day is finally here. The Western House, the Empire is gone, but it is time to change the world with our hands."

"... Johann"

The messenger is one who once studied at Imperial College with Deefleet. He is one of the subordinate aristocrats of the Western Uncle family. of the Empire, one who was supporting Deefleet, who had questioned the way the Western House was, and was serving to accomplish reform.

What thoughts have they been spending after Deefleet left the Western Uncle family? What thoughts are you about to welcome Deefleet to the Kingdom of Oppenheim right now? With this in mind, Deefleet will not be able to do without it.

"Be prepared. If we don't get up here, we can't make the good world we were aiming for."

"... right. You have to be ready."

What world were we aiming for when we were at Imperial College? I can't remember it for Deefleet right now. By the time I didn't know anything yet, I just rebelled against the way my father, who is a Western uncle, thought I didn't want to be the same.

I was thinking of doing it not for personal gain, but for the people and for the people.

But Deefreet found out about Kamui. Knowing Kamui, I found out that Kamui was aiming for the dream story of heterogeneous coexistence. Even though I thought it was an unfulfilled dream, my purpose seemed blurry somewhere.

I thought I'd help make that dream come true even slightly. He thought that if he became the emperor's deputy for the Schutz Alten Empire and had the power to do so, he could do as much to protect Northende.

But Kamui, freed from the chain of empires, without any need whatsoever for the power of Deefleet or anything else, gained so much power that the empire, which was supposed to be an asylum, feared from a situation that was supposed to have been overwhelmingly unfavourable.

It was at this time that jealousy of Kamui was born. I've actually been feeling jealous for a long time, but I didn't admit it.

Get the power to line up in Kamui. The integration of the Kingdom of Oppenheim and the Union of the Kingdoms of Sidvest may be an excellent opportunity to make that happen. Deefreet Erickson will be king of a country with territory that reaches a third of the western continent.

The temptation is shaking Deefleet's mind.

◇ ◇ ◇

When Deefleet is being asked to be prepared by his former subordinate, the messenger of the Kingdom of Oppenheim. In the castle of the kingdom of Ericsson Serene was facing a nostalgic face.

He is Otto himself, the commander-in-chief of the Otto Chamber of Commerce, who has now turned himself into a mysterious figure hardly ever on the table. In front of Serene, Otto remained Otto, a classmate of the Royal College of Nations.

"It's been a really long time."

Serene looks happy to welcome visitors she never thought she would.

"Right. I've never been to the south since I created the Chamber of Commerce."

"I've heard rumors. Sounds awesome, doesn't it?

"Right. I think we can afford Mr. Serene a superb steak now."

It was offered to Deefleet during Imperial College. Otto has brought up a topic he misses.

"... unfortunately, this city doesn't have that steak."

Unfortunately for Otto, Serene didn't come up on the subject. Conversely, the expression is slightly cloudy.

"If it's not in this city, why don't we go eat in one?

Otto continued the conversation, even if Serene reacted badly. I've brought up this topic to see how this reacts.

"What story is that?

"For example... Nort Ende or something?

…………

Nort-Ende's words came out of Otto's mouth. Serene gets silent when she hears that.

"Now Nort Ende is a land where livestock flourishes. I think we have some delicious meat."

Otto won't try to stop talking if Serene gets silent. Serene also realized what that meant.

"... I can't go"

Otto says to go to Kamui. Serene refused to do so.

"Why?"

"... I don't have a face to let Kamui see me"

"Is that Mr. Deefleet's fault?

"Yes, but it's also my fault"

Serene also knows a great deal about the ploy carried out by Deefleet. Its contents are definitely betrayal to Kamui. Serene feels responsible for himself for not being able to stop it.

"Why didn't you stop? If you were Mr. Serene, you'd know that just wasn't there, right?

The worst thing about some Deefleet ploys is that they invited troops to the West Mid Glades. He directed the presence of the demonic tribe, which was an open secret, to enter the hearts of the brave men of the empire who dared not know the circumstances.

As a result, the ghetto, which can be considered the origin for the Kamuis, was burned down.

Burning itself is because of Dark, who deliberately made things bigger to encourage Kamui to make a decision, but Dark, the Lord of the Glades, has a right to do it. It's not like Deefleet, who just used it as a tool of ploy.

"I don't know about the Glades. I wasn't told everything in advance, either."

"Yes..."

Feeling a groove between Serene and Deefleet, Otto clouded his expression.

"But even if I stop, you won't listen to me. As soon as I tell you what Kamui thinks, I'm upset."

"It's... it's a jerk, isn't it?

The groove doesn't seem that deep.

"Even so, I'm not such a jerk"

"Well, even if that determines the direction of the country. It's annoying around."

"... I don't think that's it"

Serene thinks that personal feelings just won't affect national politics, but this is a mistake.

"That's it. Mr. Deefreet turned Kamui against the enemy. That's the same thing that the Coalition for the Kingdom of Sidvest turned the Kamuis against their enemies."

"That much already?

"Ha... is Mr. Serene the same as Mr. Deefleet"

Hearing Serene's reply, Otto purposely sighed loudly.

"What?

"It's sweet on Kamui. Whatever you do, Kamui thinks you'll forgive me. Well, I'm sure Kamui will forgive you most of the time for Mr. Serene."

"I don't..."

Listening to Otto, Serene is blushing. This reaction surprised Otto.

"Mr. Serene is an unexpectedly bad girl?

"What? How is that supposed to be the story?

"Because now the reaction. Looks like you care about Kamui."

…………

I opened my eyes wide and Serene shut up.

"What!? Do you have one?

"Don't be surprised! Just kidding! 'Cause I just remembered the old days!

I meant to tease you, but Otto's reaction was too great, and Serene was more surprised.

"I used to like Kamui."

…………

This silence is no joke.

"Hey, that's funny. I'd love to be in college, but now I am."

"Not now. Otto likes romantic stories, doesn't he?

"Sort of. But I'm sorry about today, but it's serious. I don't think you can keep doing this."

Otto would love to get excited about romance stories and old stories if he could, too, but it doesn't make sense that he managed to make time to come see Serene while he was busy at the end of it.

"But Dee can't stop me"

"There's also the option to abandon"

Again, Otto talked about going under Kamui. I think this is my last chance.

"... I can't do that. Dee has a son."

"For the kids?

Otto thinks Serene should leave the Union of the Kingdom of Sidvest if only for the sake of his children. If the Union of the Kingdom of Sidvest is destroyed, the lives of its precious children will also be lost.

"That's not all. You can't have Dee, Dee Fleet alone."

"Well... then you have no choice."

If they say this, Otto won't be able to ask you out any more. Otto has no intention of forcing me. I'm just hoping Serene will live honestly with her feelings.

"I'm sorry. You came all the way here."

"No, because it's Mr. Serene who decides. And I wanted to ask... well, is this good? Another piece of advice."

"What could it be?

"If you're going to support Mr. Deefleet, you can't stay here. I think it's not like Mr. Serene to just shut up in the distance."

"Otto..."

"Mr. Serene. We regret it once. [M] I didn't have the strength to fight and I couldn't be on the side of an important fellow."

"... right. I regretted it, too."

This was also in college. It was when half of the students were beaten to death by an orga in an exercise accommodation. Otto and Serene were transferred by Deefleet from the half left to the group fleeing first. Deefreet was asked by Kamui.

I was not at all happy to be able to get away with it first. I felt sorry for my weak self, who couldn't fight with the Kamuis.

"I managed to gain the strength to fight. Where's Mr. Serene?

"I..."

There is nothing in Serene that can be said to have gained strength like Otto's.

"Mr. Serene. I have managed to gain strength. [M] Sounds great, but I've figured it out in there."

"What could it be?

"What we need is readiness. I'm ready to fight, and even if I lose and die, I don't think I'll regret it. No matter how unusual, I'm ready to keep fighting no matter how crawling. It's not the power you need to fight, it's the readiness."

"... all you need is to be ready"

"Mr. Serene must be prepared for that. Because that's the beginning."

"... ok"

Serene figured out she wasn't ready for it. I should have had it. Serene has also experienced battles ready for death.

Otto reminded Serene of that readiness he had forgotten.

Serene still doesn't know what to do or what she can do. Still, Serene thought to stop herself just waiting.

◇ ◇ ◇

Mount Lehne, close to West Mid. The accommodation that was once used for the Royal College accommodation has long since been transformed into the residence of those who live in the back society, their families.

What an atmosphere the villains live in now.

A number of armed groups reaching a thousand were preparing to leave.

The voice of the decree, the noodles of the horse echo around. It has a messy atmosphere, but the movement belongs to a controlled and duly trained army.

It has not yet been decided how many armies this group should be called. It is an army led by Kamui, formerly known as the Army of the Republic of Arten Kreutz and the Army of Nort Ende.

"He said the south road is well built. It's not a problem to move on with this number."

Marie came back after a meeting with the residents.

"Is it true that you would say that at this point? Out of the blue. You're serious. I thought you were skipping because you were ex-barriers."

Listen to Marie. Kamui looks surprised.

"So you get paid, so you work, right? And to the north is the empire, and now the kingdom of Dia. It's a hassle to have those eyes on the lookout."

Originally, the only way down from this camp to the foot was to take the mountain path that stretched north. That's inconvenient, so Kamui was instructing us to build a way out south a long time ago.

"I also forgot I asked for maintenance. I didn't know the way out would help. Aren't I a genius?

"Is that what you call a genius? Lucky for you."

"Anything is good. I'm pretty sure it'll help anyway."

Use the south way out of this lodging to get down to the foot. Kamui's destination lies ahead.

"It takes ten days, no matter how fast you go through the south, from there to Gran Tuden. I hope we don't find him in the meantime."

The destination of the Kamuis is Gran Tuden, where the Union of the Kingdom of Sidvest and the Rusua Empire are fighting. Of course, that's just the first destination.

"Leave it to the good luck of the genius."

"... you're kind of floating"

"Really? If so, I guess it's because it's easier to come to battle than to think of it as a whimper"

"In your case, it sounds like fun when you're thinking about it? Especially when you're thinking of ways to plunge people."

"Well, that sounds like my personality isn't right, does it? I'm not like Mr. Marie."

"... after all, it's floating"

Words that provoke people. Marie is somewhat confused by the lightness of Kamui she hasn't felt in a long time.

"So, is it because it's a land of memories? Two memories of me and Marie."

"That's the worst memory I've ever had."

Worst case scenario, but that's also what narrowed the distance between Kamui and Marie. Thinking about it, Marie has something to feel, too.

"I didn't expect you to have this relationship with Marie then. That's funny to think about."

"Right. And there's another guy in the exact relationship. At that time... can't you say you're one of them?"

"Well. After all, I guess that means it hasn't changed that much since then. Enemy allies change at each convenience...... a more halfway relationship? I'm going to make that clear."

Next up in Gran Tuden, I don't know where it will be now, but anyhow, the place with Deefleet will be my destination.

"So what did you decide to do in the end?

"I'm going to have that dropped, but Otto told me to wait until too long to come to a conclusion"

"Huh? What are we gonna do about that over this period?

I plan to leave the land today. If you move out, all you have to do is push for purpose at once. I don't have time to rethink the plan.

"We're supposed to be in touch by then. I don't know what that is, but now it just goes according to plan without worrying."

Kamui doesn't know what Otto is doing. Otto didn't try to talk, so I was wondering if there was something going on, and I wasn't listening or looking into it.

"Right. Well, that's good. First of all, Gran Tuden."

"Yeah, I'm gonna put Carlos' guy away first. I've refrained from giving a hand because I'm a subordinate of another country, but if you abandon the country, it's a personal matter. Don't hesitate."

"... are you individually caged by the chief minister of the kingdom union? I don't know about that, either."

"Well, I don't care about the details. Things have just begun. It's still time to play."

"... in your case, I'm afraid of that play. Well, it's not like I'm gonna get played, okay?"

"That sort of thing"

The camuits that moved out.

A battle begins that seems unrelated disorder such as enemy allies. That creates chaos on the continent, and that chaos reveals what the enemy looks like. That's what I'm thinking.