Maou No Utsuwa

Invasion by the Union of Eastern Nations. This newspaper greatly upset the Ruthua Empire. It's not like I wasn't on guard at all. But the Ruthua Empire still looked lightly at their opponents somewhere. He said there could be no war coming from the side of the Union of Eastern Nations. That neglect led the Ruthuan Empire to decide to send a majority of its troops to the western part of the continent, and as a result it was easy to forgive the invasion from the East. The Ruthua Empire is not the only problem that has been most easily broken through. The power of the Kamui army is also great. Even so, it is still the fall of the Ruthua Empire, which did not grasp Kamui's relationship with the Union of Eastern Nations.

"What's the status of the war?

Meeting seats. Crown Prince Stefan asked those under his command about the war.

"The Allied Coalition of Eastern Nations, which has crossed the border, is headed to the Imperial Capital while taking control of the East."

"Did you hear about the war?

"... Ha. The Alliance of Lords of the East has been defeated."

"What's the resistance after that!?

"I couldn't resist being an organization..."

It means that the Ruthuan Empire, with little resistance, is allowing the Eastern Reich of the Union of Eastern Nations to dominate.

"... what is the Imperial Army doing?

Not all Ruthua Imperial armies are paying for the western part of the continent. If we gather the Imperial Army everywhere, it should be over 60,000. Apart from the quality of the army.

"Assemble your troops in the Imperial City and then head out to the East. Half build a line of defense. We plan to attack the Eastern Union in the other half."

"You can prevent it, right?

"I will surely defeat my enemies and show them"

"... any information on the presence of Kamui?

Prince Stephan can't honestly believe it, even if he says so. We have also received information that it was Kamui's army that dropped the fortress.

"Kamui Kreutz should be in the West of the Continent"

"He should be there. We haven't been able to locate him, have we?

"We are now in a situation where we are waiting for information from the West. I was wondering if we could get a clearer picture if it arrived."

"When is that? So what if we don't know where Kamui is?

The distance from the western part of the continent, and the wall of time that that distance brings, afflicts the Ruthuan Empire. It's too late to wait for information and then act.

"… we have also requested reinforcements"

"That's it, when are we arriving?

"It's..."

The main army of the Ruthua Empire is fighting in the western part of the continent. From the edge of the continent to the edge, but the distance traveled becomes considerable. Depending on the circumstances of the battle in the western part of the continent in the first place, it may not be easy to return troops to the empire itself. I also don't have any Western information. Now I can only imagine.

"Does it make any sense to blame me? After all, it was a mistake to turn Kamui against the enemy."

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.

National political criticism is unacceptable even if it is the Crown Prince. Since he is the Crown Prince, I would like to ask him to be sincere in defying the policy set by the Emperor. The disagreement between the Emperor and the Crown Prince is not limited to parent-child fights, but can lead to disturbances in the country.

"We just have to figure out a way to protect them without counting on the troops in the west. If it's number, is this one winning?

"Yes, if we muster our own troops, we'll double our enemies. After winning by number, you can defend it if you build a solid line of defense. And then look at the opportunity..."

"I have a report!

Explanation of the measures through the distribution could not continue until the end due to the receipt of new information. No problem, because the information you receive requires you to rethink the strategy.

"What?"

The southern fortress has been attacked.

"... hey, what?

"Fortunately, the number of enemies is low. Looks like he's repelled. However, the damage caused by the fortress itself is enormous and it is difficult to withstand the next attack."

"... What country is the enemy?

There are several countries in the south of the Ruthua Empire. But none of them were supposed to be the kind of opponents who would challenge the Empire to war in a small country.

"We don't know that at the moment. They said it was a thousand or so troops, so I was wondering if it was strange in any country."

"Any word that the South has formed an alliance?

Crown Prince Stefan turned the inquiry to a civilian present.

"We have not heard such stories. I think there are countries that will let you know if there is such a move..."

The countries of the South are poorly integrated and have no power to defy the Empire. Many countries have been subordinate countries since the time of the Kingdom. Compared to the Union of Eastern Nations, that threat was equal to nil. It is a shock to the Ruthuan Empire that a fortress along its southern borders has been attacked.

"Then Kamui? But......"

Perhaps the army has something to do with Kamui. This is what I thought, Prince Stefan, but then I wonder how I could have sent troops to the south. You can't travel from the western part of the continent without passing through the territory of the Ruthuan Empire.

"Would you like to?

There are signs of war not only in the east but also in the south. With this in mind, my men have asked Crown Prince Stephane about the policy of response.

"The real threat is the Allied Coalition of Eastern States. We just need to keep a minimum hold in the south and end it in the east."

Crown Prince Stefan chose to concentrate his forces in the east. It is unlikely that the countries of the South are in tune, if a thousand have emerged in the south. Besides, it's because of the decision that pulling it up without dropping the castle fortress is likely to cause a positive movement.

"I understand. Then we will consider it in that direction."

"... no, wait"

"Is there something I can help you with?

"... I guess the north is okay? I guess there's no chance they're attacking my country from Nort Ende?

The Northende and Rusua empires border each other. Separated by rugged mountains, they think it's impossible to cross the border or something, but I don't think that's okay with Kamui opponents.

"… we will also place an army of suppression in the north"

I couldn't say that the men under my command were absolutely fine either. They remember the shrinkage of the Kamui army once shown in the battle against the Church of God of Lenatus.

"Do you want to reduce the number of troops hitting the Union of Eastern Nations... but... no, you are forbidden to get lost. The first thing you need to do is deal with the threat you see in front of you."

"I understand. Then we'll be ready to go."

The policy is set, and the Ruthua Empire moves towards the fight against the Union of Eastern Nations. Full strife was about to begin in the eastern part of the continent.

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Rumors of the Eastern invasion of the Union of Eastern Nations have already spread among the inhabitants of the Imperial Capital. The Union of Eastern Nations is moving around in a fairly wide area of the east. Information control was impossible. No matter how many empires try to hide information in the first place, there are those who are plotting to spread it on the contrary. There is no need for rumors to come from the east, and detailed, some exaggerated information is in the ears of the imperial inhabitants.

"Did the battle even begin in the south?

Surprised to hear about a new battle is Pope Cornelio Reba of the Church of True God. In the Ruthua Empire, the Church of Truth had survived. I was not recognized by Emperor Nicolai. I'm just forgotten.

"It doesn't seem so intense. Still, the empire must be in disarray."

It was Watt who brought the information to Pope Cornelio. Watts, now at the top of the Reichstag society, were also beginning to move. It feels like this day is finally here for Watt.

"... what happens to the Empire?

"Asking me that is a mistake. What do you want to do with the Empire? That should change that."

"What if we move?

"There will be no emperor to crush the Church of the True God. There's no one to complain about, whether you're building a true religion or not."

Watt tickles the ambitions of the Pope, those of the Church of the Truth present at the meeting. I've had a few chances to talk to you before and I know this is more effective. Many of the people in this room say it's for the people, but what they want in their hearts is to satisfy their desires.

"Are you going to succeed?

"You can ask me that, too. The Imperial Army 60,000 is not easy to get away from the battle in the West. Still, there are about 60,000 soldiers in the empire, but it will also be stranded in the east in the fight against the Union of Eastern Nations"

"... really?

"We must also make soldiers stick up in the south. The center is empty."

Without answering Pope Cornelio's question, Watt continued ahead. That is the answer Pope Cornelio asks for.

"... What about the protection of the castle?

"On that day, there will be a little commotion in Imperial City. It's a public protest against the war. It eventually increases in intensity, turning into a mob and rumbling around in the imperial capital. You can't leave the Empire alone with that."

How does Watt know this? Because Watt makes that protest happen. Easy for Watt right now, including mobilizing hundreds of his men.

"Castle attack where the army went out to crack down... can you drop it?

This question of Pope Cornelio was not directed at Watt. It was directed at Silvano Montella, head of the Knights of the Church of the True God.

"Entering the castle is not difficult. There are also some drawings in the castle that are quite familiar."

"Can't we?"

"The question is with what will have done the castle? I wish I could secure the Crown Prince, but if I can't do that, I was wondering if it would be a battle from the front with the Imperial Army."

"What if it does?

Pope Cornelio asked about the consequences if he fought from the front. That's not what I can tell at this point. How many Imperial armies are in the castle? How soon will the troops that were induced to go out to crack down on the mob return? There are many other elements of uncertainty besides that.

"You can win. If you occupy the castle's stronghold, it will be in our favor. The Imperial Army will make a huge sacrifice and run away."

The Knights of Silvano ran out of words that they could win. If the Ruthua Empire continues to hold the hegemony of the continent, the Church of the True God will be dissolved. Naturally, the Knights will also be disbanded. The knights of the Lenatus Divine Church prove what happens to church knights who have lost their way. I would never think the Knights of Silvano would want to fit the same eye.

"... are you sure you can win?

Pope Cornelio shows an attitude that doesn't boil down when he hears the words of the Knights of Silvano. I'm not the kind of person who can make decisions about this kind of thing.

"Doesn't it matter if you can win or not?

Against such Pope Cornelio, Watt decided to cut his bills.

"I want you not to say anything irresponsible. What do you think will happen to our church if we fail?

"The Church is dissolved by the Empire"

"I don't want that to happen."

"So I ask you here, can the Church survive without doing anything?

"It's..."

I can't survive. That is why the Church is trying to use extraordinary means.

"I can't pull any more. The Pope is the only one who doesn't understand that."

The Church has always been prepared to defy the Ruthuan Empire. I can't do anything I never did before. Watt won't allow that.

"... ok. Let's move on."

With some threats, Pope Cornelio finally cared about it. Even if the Pope cares most about it, he has nothing to do. It merely gives an inkling to proactive Truth Church officials in the fight against the Ruthua Empire.

"Then we'll get ready. Do you have all the weapons?

"A long time ago. I can hand it over at any time, but that should be just before the showdown. If you wander around the capital with a weapon, you'll soon be exposed."

"I know. He tells the knights everywhere to gather as peasants or merchants."

"Oh. That's good. It's good to have refugees from the east. If we can disguise ourselves well, we won't be suspected of gathering large numbers in the Empire City."

"I see. Let me tell you something"

This is how the ploy I've been preparing for a long time moves.

(... I knew you were a big deal)

Wat remembered the first time he and Kamui visited this place. Kamui, who tried to draw the Church of the True God into the ruse, said at that time, "It might come in handy in twenty years." It hasn't been that long, but I still couldn't imagine watts, such as this happening at the time.

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Leaving a holding army in the south, the Ruthua Imperial Army deployed troops to the east. to come to the battle against the Allied Coalition of Eastern Nations. Don't even think that's an invitation.

When I stayed up late. Disturbances occur in the corner of downtown Teito Mosque. Residents who were dissatisfied with the repeated wars stormed out. That is to say. The scale gradually grew and eventually began to hit not only the stores in the vicinity but also the storms.

Upon hearing this newspaper, the Ruthua Imperial Army immediately sends troops into the city for repression. But the mobs were scattered all over the Imperial capital, and they could hardly rule the commotion. There must be no riots in the Imperial City. However, there were aspects of the empire that were insulting to the residents as silly noises.

"… His Highness the Crown Prince. Are you awake?

A voice inquires into himself into the ear of Crown Prince Stephane, who was waiting in his chambers for a report of his subordination. It's not a report I'm waiting for. The voice belongs to a woman.

"... Mia?

The voice is familiar to Crown Prince Stefan. Mia the Samurai. It's the half-woman Kamui left on his side.

"Yes."

"... I don't mind. Get in."

I know it's not what you'd expect. Probably about the camouflage tangle. Considering that, I didn't hesitate to call him into the room, but Crown Prince Stephane allowed him to enter.

"Excuse me."

Open the door and Mia enters the room. The figure was not that of a samurai. Mia's appearance in her black outfit was from the first time she met her. It was a costume when I was serving Kamui.

"... what can I do for you?

He managed to hold his voice back from trembling, and Prince Stephane issued an inquiry.

"... run away"

"What?"

"Soon the enemy will do it. Please run before they catch you."

The story of Mia is something Crown Prince Stefan never thought he would. Crown Prince Stefan thought Mia had come to discuss herself.

"Is that... Kamui?

"No. There is no Master Kamui. If you're here, I'm not saying this."

"... then who?

"... Church of Truth"

"What!?

This is just a word, too. It surprises me that the Church of Makoto doesn't have to be Prince Stefan to imitate such a great thing.

"It was Kamui-sama's hands who burned them, but they are acting with their own greed. It may be okay to go against Master Kamui's will."

"... in the end, is it Kamui behind you? Then you try to help me. What's Kamui thinking?

"It's... I don't know. This is not Kamui's instructions."

"What...?

Crown Prince Stefan no longer knows what Mia is thinking this time.

"We don't have time. Run away quickly."

"... why?

The Devil's allegiance to Kamui is absolute, in fact a mistake, but Crown Prince Stefan thinks. Even so, I wanted to know why Mia would imitate Kamui betraying him.

"... because I didn't want you to die"

"That's what Mia did to me..."

Mia's actions come from personal feelings. Then I'm very concerned about what that personal affair is all about.

"... hurry. You won't be able to escape until the enemy shows up."

Mia did not try to say the answer that Crown Prince Stefan sought.

"... you can't run away on your own"

"Tell your wife from His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's mouth. I think that's faster."

This is not what Crown Prince Stefan meant by his words, but we do need this, too.

"Right... what are you gonna do?

"I know the escape route, if you don't mind if I accompany you to a safe place"

"Right. All right, all right!

When he knew Mia was going to accompany him, Prince Stephane moved quickly. Send the Crown Princess and the children to be ready. There was one stuffing with Kingsguard when it came to Mia taking the lead, but it was forced in by Crown Prince Stefan.

By the time the Knights of the Church of Makoto had attacked the castle, the line of Crown Prince Stephane had also escaped from the imperial capital.

The Crown Prince family is safe. But by losing the Lord to protect, the Ruthua Imperial Army lost the value of fighting and so withdrew. The imperial mosque was to fall into the hands of the Church of Truth.