Maou No Utsuwa

The mainstay of the Ruthuan Empire, the Continental Western invaders, was to be greatly upset by the information brought to them by their home countries. invasion of the Union of Eastern Nations. Even though this was just a surprise, there's even more news of the fall of the Empire. My country fell while I was pacifying the western continent. Don't be upset. I can't stay.

In fact, when the information arrives, Crown Prince Stephane, who has left the capital, is rallying his army and moving to recapture the capital, but that information reaches the western part of the continent still to come. There are those who are leaping in to keep information from getting to them, so it could be suspicious.

Emperor Nicolai, who leads the Imperial Army, and the upper ranks of the Army were to proceed with military discussions based solely on the worst information.

I was wondering if we should get our troops back to our country immediately.

General Romanov is advancing the withdrawal of the army.

"How? The kingdom of Oppenheim will strike the back of our army as it tries to retreat with great joy"

It is General Bondarev who opposes it. As usual, the two opinions are in conflict. It is the role of the two of us to make two different opinions fight, so there is no choice but to do this. It's just that neither of us thinks our opinions are right.

"Then you can withdraw half in suppressing the Kingdom of Oppenheim."

"Hopefully that will hold you back. But if not, our army could be pinched from the west and east."

"So are we going to launch a major offensive against the kingdom of Oppenheim? After taking away the power to disobey, you just have to go back to your country."

Hard measures come out of my mouth that are not originally like the prudential General Romanov.

"Continue and the battle to take back your country begins. What about a strategy that would do more harm?

And General Bondarev, who is supposed to be an aggressive man, shows prudence. We're just denying each other opinions rather than letting them fight. They are afraid to draw conclusions in situations where they do not have answers.

"Fighting should also be taking place in the country. We have more troops in our country, so don't we have to rush back?

Vasily, anxious to exchange two generals just to use his time, has pinched his mouth. Vasily, a civilian, is about to be blamed for overstepping power without forgiveness.

"So you can tell me that our country is bound to win?

It was not an apology but a responsibility that General Bondarev had asked for.

"It can't always be. It's just that I don't think what I'm doing is making things worse."

"I'm in trouble because I can't move even if I want to."

I want to interrupt my battle with the Kingdom of Oppenheim and return if I can return to my country. But there is no way the kingdom of Oppenheim, the enemy, can forgive it. If the Ruthua Imperial Army turns its back, it will attack from behind with great joy.

"If that's the case, we'll have to leave the armies ready to prevent it."

"I doubt you can prevent it."

"Why don't we just leave as many as we can prevent?

"How many is that?

"That, even if I ask..."

Vasily is a civilian. I don't know how many you need. It is General Bondarev's job to decide that.

"Then tell me this. Where is Kamui Kreutz's army?

"It's..."

What the Ruthua Imperial Army cares about is where the army led by Kamui is. If, as rumors have it, we are in the eastern part of the continent, it becomes quite suspicious that we can only protect the troops we leave behind in our own country. We need to return the main army of the Ruthua Empire and overwhelm it with the force of numbers.

"This is it as soon as Kamui moves. Is this what the Ruthua Empire looks like, the champion of the continent?"

"Your Majesty..."

Emperor Nikolai opened his mouth, listening to the military debate in silence. Emperor Nicolai has a bitter look on his face. I was so frustrated by the content of the military debate.

"But... how did Kamui choose to obey?

The same is true of Emperor Nikolai, who is frustrated with his subordinates but confused by the status quo. We proceeded to the western part of the continent with the intention of subjugating the rebel forces, but when we realized we were being pushed. It was Kamui who created this situation. If this had been done before the first Western domination, Emperor Nicolai would think that the Ruthua Empire might not have existed.

"Maybe he wasn't ready"

"Is it there?"

"Maybe it was something else that mattered to Kamui."

"... racial reconciliation"

"It may be futile to try to extrapolate Kamui's thoughts in the first place. Because things have already moved."

"... right"

I had a chance to stop Kamui so this wouldn't happen. It was the Ruthuan Empire that renounced it. I can't help but regret it now. The opponent you were looking at as an enemy was right, he just moved out as an enemy.

"You have to decide whether to pull or move on. But there's got to be something we can do before we do that."

"... what is that?

"Are the kingdoms of Dia enemies or allies, the brave men of the empire who will not listen to this order at all? It's about making it clear."

"It's..."

One of the reasons why the military deliberations of the Ruthuan Imperial Army do not come together is this too. The Western garrison of the Russua Empire, led by the brave men of the Empire, and the Army of the Kingdom of Dia, have all ignored orders from the main army of the Russua Empire.

With an army led by brave men to hold down the Royal Oppenheim Army, the main army of the Ruthua Empire returns to its home country. Or turn your brave men to the battle of the continental east. This is what the main army of the Ruthua Empire wants to do.

"Your Majesty. Isn't the Kingdom of Dia another rebel force?

…………

Vasily put into words the possibility that Emperor Nicolai has been turning away. You can win by turning the Kamui faction against your enemies. The basis for that confidence lay in the presence of the brave. Turn it to the enemy instead of losing it. It is a possibility that we never want it to become a reality not only for Emperor Nicolai but also for the face of the main army of the Ruthua Empire.

"Your Majesty"

"... I'll send out the angel again"

"What is that?

Emperor Nicolai's words are a clear precursor to conclusions. But I can't blame it directly on Vasily, my subordinate.

"It... asked me to consider the Kingdom of Oppenheim"

"Not Nort Ende?

If all the culprits are in Kamui, we should discuss the home of that Kamui. Even if Kamui comes back to defend Nort Ende wherever he is now. Vasily thinks this.

"What matters now is getting the Empire back. The soldiers can't even work if they're anxious about their country."

Emperor Nicolai is right. But the soldiers do not know that the Empire has fallen. You can't put such an important thing in a soldier's ear.

"... I understand. Now let's get ready to send an angel."

Emperor Nicolai wants to go home to the Empire. I don't want to be in the western part of the continent, where my surroundings may be full of enemies. Vasily agrees on this as well. The movement of the kingdom of Dia is suspicious. If the kingdom of Dia were to turn to the rebel side, the main army of the Ruthua Empire would be surrounded and isolated. You can't leave an emperor in such danger.

Having learned of Emperor Nicolai's intentions in this conversation, the heavy ministers will move towards withdrawal. No matter how difficult it is, it's the only way to move.

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The kingdom of Dia is suspected of that trend by the Ruthuan Empire. Claudia, king of its kingdom of Dia, looked out blurry in a private room in the castle of Westmid. A chair placed at the window. The hot air that stood up from the cup placed on the table in front of it is now gone. I don't even know how much time Claudia herself is doing this. Claudia is not aware of the passage of time or anything in the first place. For a moment or two, no, it could stay like this for a day or two. Of course, that's if nobody gets in the way and the surroundings don't actually allow it. Now and again appeared those who interrupted that time in Claudia.

"Your Majesty. How are you feeling?

Oscar walks into the room with a voice of greeting that's not uncommon. But Oscar's face, who uttered that ordinary greeting, was tense and tense.

"... Mr. Oscar. I don't feel... bad. But my head's always blurry."

Claudia's reply is by no means fragrant. But there is a slight joy in Oscar's expression when he hears it. I'm so disappointed that Claudia is Claudia.

"Why don't you take the night off in bed?

"I've been resting a long time now. But no matter how much you rest, it won't clear up like the fog in your head."

"Maybe you're getting a little tired"

Oscar knows Claudia's malaise doesn't come from tiredness. But just because you told the truth doesn't mean what happens. Oscar knows that it just confuses the vegan Claudia.

"... me, could I be dead?

"Such a thing. A little rest will cheer you up."

"If you're going to die... I'm glad"

"Your Majesty..."

This is not the first time Claudia has said this. For quite some time Claudia has spoken of her desire for death. Oscar can't ask why he thinks that way. The reason comes to mind but I was afraid to ask that. If it is a consciousness of sin, what is its sin? If it's not a consciousness of sin, it's scary for Oscar that Claudia doesn't feel it.

"What can I do for you?

Claudia asks Oscar why he visited the room. Oscar put his face up again to this sudden change.

"... an angel has arrived from the Ruthua Empire"

"From Mr. Nicolai? What can I do for you?

Claudia's reaction was what Oscar wanted. Claudia remains Claudia.

"Considering the coalition forces of the Kingdom of Sidvest and the Kingdom of Oppenheim,"

"... Mr. Nicolai wasn't fighting that country?

"Yes, but the Ruthuan Imperial Army seems to want to return home."

"Why?"

"… the Union of Eastern Nations has attacked the Ruthua Empire. Not only that, but the Empire has fallen into the hands of the Church of Truth."

Claudia knows this information. Oscar knows that, but answered the question without saying anything.

"That's tough."

"Yes, it is important to the Ruthua Empire"

"So you mean replace the fight?

"If the main army of the Ruthua Empire tries to withdraw, the Kingdom of Oppenheim will gladly attack from behind. What the Empire wants from us is to stop it."

"Deefreet is such a coward to you, isn't he?

"No, well, I thought it was natural as a tactic."

Today Claudia was really Claudia-like Claudia. That would confuse Oscar.

"So, is Mr. Oscar going to fight?

"I came to turn to that decision. How does the kingdom of Dia move forward?

"... What do you say?

"The Ruthua Empire is pretty much cornered right now. With the invasion of the Union of Eastern Nations, our own troops will be stopping to the east. And the Imperial Army is west. The army is divided."

"... right"

Claudia showed me how to think with her black eyes up. Even a blurry head just seemed to understand this.

"The western north of the continent is passive, but almost insurgent. The continental centre still has no movement, but given its relationship with Kamui, it will move in revolt. The west is exactly in the middle of a battle. The Empire was pushing, but Deefleet still has the power to fight."

"You're kind of full of enemies."

"It's an enemy to the Empire. Here, assuming our country flies an anti-flag, we can block the way of the Imperial Army."

"What!? Betray?"

Claudia had no idea in her head that she would disobey the Ruthuan Empire. Oscar also found out about this reaction, but this was anticipated.

"I was originally forced to obey by force. If the Empire has lost its power, it is only natural that it should try to escape from control."

"If you do that, I'll be badly told again."

"It... may be so"

"If you betray the Empire, I'm sure Mr. Kamui won't forgive me. Deefreet, and my brother. I have no one on my side."

Claudia also had a sense that she had done all that. Guilt is also in Claudia's mind. That guilt has eroded Claudia.

"... depending on the terms of harmony, it doesn't matter there"

"Conditions?

"Your Majesty is retired..."

"You can't do that!

Claudia even rejected Oscar's suggestion.

"But Your Majesty! Your Majesty is not feeling well either. Above all, you are suffering from being king! How about getting off the king's throne and get easier than continue to suffer like this!?

"... Mr. Oscar. I'm glad to hear that, but I still can't."

Claudia's tone became calm when she found out that Oscar's suggestion was apparently her own.

"Why not?

"I cannot descend from the throne of the king myself. What would I be for if I did that..."

Claudia was speechless beyond that. But Oscar knows what Claudia did. Claudia's evil deeds are meant to make her Emperor of the Schutz Alten Empire. The Empire is doomed, but Claudia is still Empress of the Ruthuan Empire and King of the Kingdom of Dia. I even sell my country to get this status. If you imitate it like you throw it away yourself here, your evil deeds will be meaningless. Claudia can't accept that.

"... why did His Majesty want to be king, no, emperor?

He became Emperor Schutz Alten after an evil deed. So what did Claudia want to do by doing all that and becoming an emperor? Oscar doesn't know that. Never heard of it from Claudia's mouth.

"... why not? I'm not sure."

"Oh no..."

I just became an emperor for no purpose. The empire, wearing such an emperor, was doomed. This thought is hard on Oscar. I've served that Claudia. My life seems pointless, too.

"... did you want to be recognized? I wanted you to acknowledge me around."

"Have you been recognized as an emperor?

Oscar asked this, knowing the answer. It's because I want Claudia to understand the stupidity of her thoughts.

"... yeah. No one admitted anything about me when I became emperor. That's why I can't retire yet. We have to work hard until everyone recognizes us."

"... Dear Claudia"

Oscar's thoughts do not reach Claudia. This is not the first time this has happened. Once after serving, Oscar never thought his thoughts had reached Claudia.

"Mr. Oscar."

Claudia's eyes are staring at Oscar. These days, it's a strong gaze I can hardly remember ever being directed at before.

"... what is it?

Oscar didn't know what that gaze meant.

"I won't stop until someone stops me. I thought Kamui would stop me... but Kamui won't do anything for me after all."

"Dear Claudia..."

The meaning of Claudia's words. I thought about it. I sweated on Oscar's forehead. Slowly, with hesitation, Oscar's hand stretches out to a sword hung on his hips.

Is this my mission? Is the dishonorable role of sacrificing a serving king your mission? Thoughts swirl in Oscar's head.

"Sire!"

The moment I heard this voice. A sense of relief spreads across Oscar's chest. along with a hint of regret.

"... what's up? Raise your voice in such haste."

One of the brave men, Claudia's atmosphere changes as soon as Ok shows up. Claudia, not Claudia.

"Kamui. Kamui has appeared in this king's capital."

"What do you mean?

"Hagito was attacked walking alone"

"... so what about Kamui?

Claudia asked Kamui's whereabouts before the cheapness of the attacked haggit. I don't think I need to worry about the cheapness of Hagito, who is a brave man.

"We're sending out soldiers to find them."

"Imitate the joke. Remind them what happens when you insult our power."

"Yes, as soon as we find him, we will destroy him."

"What was Hagito doing in the first place? It's rude to let the mistletoe escape, even if it's alarming."

"Hagito..."

Och couldn't answer Claudia's question right away. Because I found out Claudia was mistaken.

"What's up?

Claudia also noticed that there was some misunderstanding in Ok's reaction.

"Hagito has his hands and legs cut off, not in such a way that he can follow Kamui"

"What do you mean?

"First of all, no doubt, it was Kamui who exchanged it, so I thought it would be better if he just didn't take his life"

"... shouldn't individual abilities superior Kamui? So why are you backing off?

"It's..."

Oc can't even answer this Claudia question.

"Was the brave man lying, or was Kamui lying? Perhaps in both?

It was Oscar who answered instead.

"What's a Kamui lie?

"Kamui has been hiding his strength for a long time. There's a good chance it wasn't equally all-powerful in the last fight."

"Are you going to say you can't win one-on-one?

"Didn't Kamui show up because he was? Good for you. If you run away against only one person, it means you can win two on one."

There is no respect for Claudia in Oscar's tone. It's not Claudia I serve. Oscar shows it in his attitude.

"... that was good. This is seven. If you're seven to one, you'll never lose."

Claudia answers Oscar's aversion in a sober tone. The tone is calm, but it is clear in the words that it is meant to be.

"Does that mean that the brave men are caged in their rooms all the time with seven? They're waiting for Kamui to show up frightened."

"What!? Are you insulting us?

Och couldn't calmly give back to Oscar's disgust.

"I'm asking. I wonder when the brave will use their power."

"... fine. You can't let them do whatever they want forever. I will show you our full power. Ok, I'm opening a military debate. Gather them all."

"Ha!"

Claudia finally decided to make a move in the form of Oscar's provocation. Claudia leaves the room with an och. That refreshing foothold is not Claudia's.

"... what can I do. What can I do?

Oscar shrugged small in the room where that back disappeared. Claudia is ruled by someone. It is something that stands above the brave men. Even though I know that, Oscar doesn't know what to do. Claudia is still Claudia, even if she is ruled by someone. Sometimes we go back to our original Claudia, as we did earlier.

"Kamui...... what are you trying to do. How are you going to fight them?

Oscar doesn't even know what Kamui is doing. Leaving the brave alive while keeping a bold imitation of appearing in this West Mid, which can also be the home of the enemy for Kamui. I don't know what the purpose is. Oscar doesn't understand. Even though I don't know what Kamui's purpose is, I'm helping myself to make it happen.

Taunt. This is what Kamui's purpose is. Pulling the brave men into cages in the West Mid. Oscar made it happen and showed it. Claudia, who leads the brave men, by provoking Lucifer, who dwells in that Claudia.