Maou No Utsuwa

Just because so many noble armies have left doesn't mean we can abandon the battle with it. Crown Prince Stefan joined the Ruthua Imperial Army, which confronts the Union of Eastern Nations, and decided to proceed with the takeover of the Empire.

Roughly 40,000 or so as an army. Even if we add the forces of the Union of Eastern Nations and the Knights of the Truth, the number exceeds that of the Rusua Imperial Army. But the war situation continues to be harsh for the Ruthua Imperial Army. Shortages of troops, this did not dissolve when we joined. Raids on transport units have continued unchanged, but have not progressed as far as procurement thinks before then. A chronic shortage of supplies persisted in the Ruthua Empire, where the state of war continued. Even more forceful purchases have been made in that situation, and their purchased supplies are not in circulation.

There are limited ways to resolve this situation. Forced levy from the people is one of them. However, extraordinary levies have already been levied on the dispatch of large armies to the western part of the continent. Any further levy would make the people suffer considerably. Crown Prince Stephane did not have the courage to order a compulsory levy, knowing that. The kindness of thinking of the people is not the only reason. We fear that by being strong, the popular uprising could spread throughout the Ruthua Empire.

When that happens, there is one hand left. To take back as soon as possible the imperial capital, where many supplies are stored. It was originally the capital of the Empire that I intend to reclaim. In the end, nothing changed, that's not how it happened. Attack the imperial capital carefully so as not to show any gaps without loosening your guard against the Union of Eastern Nations. This is what the traditional operation looked like, but that is no longer acceptable. The imperial capital must be dropped before the shortage of troops finds itself in a serious situation. Time constraints were imposed on the Ruthuan Imperial Army. Moreover, as if to see through the rush of the Ruthua Empire, the coalition of Eastern nations, which had previously not shown much movement by prioritising the establishment of a governing attitude in the occupied territories, began to take an active offensive. I'm actually seeing through it. The Ruthua Imperial Army was completely caught up in the Kamui's surgery.

Still, I can't just stay hit. On the part of the Ruthua Empire, he was also striking his hand at the opening of things.

East of Teito. Hills not so far from the dominated areas of the Union of Eastern Nations. There the Ruthua Imperial Army was letting its troops deploy. Try to hide yourself in the woods by the streets or in the shadows of the tall hills.

"Enemy positivity is success. You should be able to see it soon."

A decree that came to the main management has communicated the situation.

"How many enemies are there?

Prince Stephane asks for the number of enemies in that decree.

"Approximately 10,000 are pursuing us."

"Ten thousand... well that's not a bad number. Are you ready?

"We're all set. I'll take care of it. We will destroy the enemy."

"Oh, I hope so"

To his confident men, Crown Prince Stefan honestly expressed his expectations. I've been scattered so far. I don't think I have any more thoughts right now. Besides, this measure has been under consideration. Crown Prince Stefan is quite confident, too.

"Yangtze troops have shown themselves. Almost there."

Troops of the Ruthua Imperial Army follow the streets. It's not a controlled one. No matter how you look at it, it just looks like the losers are getting chased away by their enemies. That looks like it is a success, at least in terms of deceiving the enemy.

The measure conceived by the Ruthua Imperial Army is to pretend to have lost and draw the enemy to an ambush point in order to destroy the siege. It's the liver of the operation how to make the enemy lose well so he can't be spotted as a disguise, but apparently that's working. Behind the Yang Dynamic Squad is known to come 10,000 enemy pursuit troops. The rest is not to be noticed by ambushes hiding on the left and right of the street, moving those ambushes at a good time.

"We will move the first battle where the enemy appears completely."

I gradually saw the enemy. The enemy is more disturbed. They thought it was a priority to rush the chase.

The operation is going well. But it's still moving fast. Moving is only after the enemy we've been after passes completely in front of the first line of ambushes. So where the first group hiding blocked the back of the enemy and refused the enemy's exit, the second group sandwiched from left to right. Ultimately, the operation involves the joining of the manned units, inverting them and completing the complete siege.

If we just win, we should avoid a complete siege that will make our enemies dead and crazy, but the purpose of this operation is the annihilation of our enemies. It is an operation somewhat prepared for the sacrifice of the allies.

"I'll move it."

"Oh."

"Send the signal!

Where most of the enemy troops appear, there will be a drum of signals to the first battalion hiding ahead. If we get this far, the rest is speed battle. There is not much need to hide existence.

The troops that were hiding on the left and right side of the street in response to the signal are rushing forward with tremendous momentum. Their role is to block the back of the enemy anyway. thereby inviting enemy agitation. In fact, the appearance of the Rusua Imperial Army behind him stopped the enemy's legs. At that time, the second team also shows up. They must be sandwiched while they are still upset so as not to give the enemy room to come together and flip, causing further confusion.

"You can!

My subordination is giving me an excited voice. The Ruthua Imperial Army is pushing many of them forward while enveloping enemy forces. It succeeded in blocking the enemy's exit. The last hand is to block the front. The enemy's intense counterattack is expected, but if it succeeds, the plan is complete.

"Get the whole army forward! Instruct the Yang Dynamic Squad! It's an inverted attack!

My men are giving instructions out loud. The role of blocking the front of the enemy, which I believe will be the most challenging situation, is a total of 20,000 troops in the main management and troops. Double the number of enemies. It should be enough to take an enemy assault. The 10,000 main management moving forward will form formation as they absorb the troops.

"I can"

A complete siege is about to take shape. The feeling of Crown Prince Stephane is ringing when he sees it. If we can wipe out 10,000 enemy soldiers, then the forces of the Union of Eastern Nations will be a little over 20,000. The power difference is doubled. The strategy ahead is to use that leeway to concentrate your power on the imperial attack and retrieve it all at once. I can finally reward my enemies with one arrow. That's what Crown Prince Stefan thought. It's a sinful thing. Not Crown Prince Stefan, but the Kamuis.

"Hey, what?

The main army that tried to block the front of the enemy. There was a big tornado winding up on its left wing just to see if it was facing the front of the enemy. The tornado is moving from the left wing of the main battalion toward the center as it winds allied soldiers up into space.

"Enemy! Enemy horseback squad from the left wing! Intercept!"

The decree heard from the main army told me what was going on. An enemy horseback squad is approaching the left wing of the main battalion.

That number doesn't look that high. A thousand horseback riders. But the horseback squad joined the troops and nearly 20,000 men were not afraid, and stormed straight ahead. The main battalion forming a formation to intercept it. But that is quickly made a mess by the tornado that rolled up again.

"... there are so many sorcerers?

Prince Stephane is amazed by the magic of enemy mages. All that massive magic can only be used in the Ruthua Empire by about the head of the Mage Corps. In fact, it is more than the magic of its magician captain.

"Dear Maria. Would it be easier for His Highness to make sense to say that Kamui's sister-in-law, no, is one of the four pillar senators?"

There were those who answered questions like Crown Prince Stefan's own.

"Mia... were you here?

Together with the Crown Princess, Mia was supposed to have taken refuge in a rear castle far from the battlefield.

"Yes, I heard it was a pretty tough fight, so I didn't think..."

"Well... you said Kamui's sister-in-law"

Even in the work of a samurai, Mia was like a middleman. Crown Prince Stefan doesn't care that he showed up on the battlefield. I was more concerned about Mia's story than that.

"Because all four pillar ministers are like family."

"... that's Kamui's"

Crown Prince Stéphane is also aware of rumors of Kamui Kreutz's four-pillar sheikh. But this was the first time I had actually seen that fight.

The left wing is in havoc with Maria's magic. Its left-wing confusion has spilled over, and the 20,000 troops that served to block the front of the enemy army have greatly disrupted the formation. Maria's magic is not the only cause of the disintegration of the formation. A horseback riding unit that cleaves the gaps in formation created by magic attacks. After the blonde man who runs at the head of it passes, the blood of the soldier on his side is dancing.

"... that's not Kamui."

Prince Stefan doesn't even see it in his face in the distance, but if he's blonde, he's not kamui.

"Yes, I'm Lutz, one of the four pillar ministers, just like Maria."

"That too... you were all orphans"

Crown Prince Stefan hears about Kamui's encounter with the Four Pillar Senators. Everyone said they knew each other in the same orphanage. A woman who uses magic beyond the wizard captain of the Empire. A warrior who cleaves 20,000 troops with overwhelming force. The fact that such a person was an orphan is an event close to a miracle for Crown Prince Stefan. Talent dwells in blood. Because Crown Prince Stefan has always been taught that royalty and nobility are special.

"Kamui Kreutz and the Four Pillar Shen..."

Fellows gathered by a miracle encounter. That they are driving the history of this continent. Crown Prince Stefan is also in wonder, forgetting that this is the battlefield and that he is making those four pillar senators his enemies. Kamui's longing for those around him has sprung up in his heart even at this time.

"So it's time to come?

It was Mia who interrupted the thought of that Crown Prince Stefan.

"... where are you going?

"Your Royal Highness! Stand back! The enemy is approaching!

Before Mia answers Crown Prince Stefan's question, his men's impatient voice sounds. An enemy that was confusing the main battalion, a horseback riding unit led by Lutz, had at some point come to a place where Crown Prince Stephane and his escort knights were.

"Protect Your Highness! Keep your enemies away!

"Get the main battalion down!

The protection of the main business, which brought almost all the troops forward, is weak. I very much don't think I can prevent it by dealing with enemies that have confused 20,000 troops. The knights of the escort are in havoc.

"Your Highness! This place is dangerous! Come here!" "

"Oh, oh."

Crown Prince Stefan rushed backwards according to Mia, who drew his hand. Don't be ashamed that you run away, but you can't be killed here. Until his father, Emperor Nicolai, returns, Prince Stefan will have to represent him.

"Mia! Where are you running away from!

"We're almost there! We need to go a little further!

"Okay!

I'm not even running away. I'm relieved to know that, Prince Stephane. I actually saw a group of black outfits refrain ahead of me.

"... Your Highness! Isn't that an enemy!?

"Become!?

The nearby knights who had been chasing after Crown Prince Stefan. One of them has told us a surprising fact. But by then, it's too late. Prince Stefan, who was running with considerable momentum while Mia pulled his hand, suddenly cannot stop his legs and rolls out in front of the group.

"Your Highness!"

The escort knights who came after him in an effort to help that Crown Prince Stephane, but can barely fight back, will quickly be subdued by that group of black clothes.

"Oh no..."

Crown Prince Stefan in a daze. Things like being held hostage are the worst they can think of.

"Your Highness, are you all right?

"... Mia, I'm sorry. I even got you involved."

"You don't have to worry about me. Because they're my people."

"... Huh?

"They're sister-in-law to me. I grew up with him from a very young age."

Mia says this with a gentle grin.

"... so you cheated?

Crown Prince Stephane throws the question with a trembling voice. Crown Prince Stefan had no idea, such as Mia deceiving herself. Its face is bright blue with the shock of being betrayed by those who believed.

Originally Mia was Kamui's subordinate. Believing it unconditionally is a serious favorite of the rulers.

"Deceive...... no, I didn't mean to deceive you. I sincerely admire Your Highness."

That's why I got Mia's feelings. Because he is so fond of Mia, who has the appearance of a demonic people, that he is given unconditional trust.

"... it's that one"

Until now, I have somehow felt Mia's favor. But this was the first time I had been clearly told how I felt so far.

"I love Your Highness. There are no lies in these words."

"Then why?

"I was born in a ghetto in the Imperial capital of the former Schutz Alten Empire. I'm a whore's daughter. It is unacceptable for me to be bound to Your Highness like that. I must at least ask His Highness to be just a man."

"... for that matter?

Mia captured herself to satisfy her love. I didn't think there was such a stupid story, though Prince Stefan.

"Like that? Does Your Highness take my feelings to that extent?

"Yes, no, that's not what I meant. Doesn't the purpose of holding me hostage mean that happens to coincide with Mia's interests?

"No, Mr. Kamui planned this for me."

"Move your troops... no, you know the soldiers on your side will be sacrificed?

The Ruthua Empire's ploy was well underway. Some Oriental Union soldiers must have been sacrificed as a result. Crown Prince Stefan is not convinced that Kamui is in the mood to do that because of his companion's erotic shakedown.

"Your Highness, who cares about it, is still kind. But there is a slight mistake. Because I didn't explain it enough."

"What does that mean?

"What Master Kamui promised me was to keep His Highness alive. His Royal Highness was supposed to take his life on this battlefield if it was meant to be. So the Ruthua Empire loses its core character, making it harder to make organized movements."

"... I have a father"

This is the strength of Crown Prince Stefan. Because the original nucleus, Emperor Nicolai, was hard to come back to his country, Prince Stephane was replacing him.

"That father doesn't know when he'll be able to come back. Until then, the Ruthua Empire remained absent from the apex. What would happen to the Empire if that situation continued for a long time?

…………

Prince Stephane could not answer Mia's question. I don't know. There are too many things I can think of to talk about. The worst case scenario is the departure of the southern countries. The countries of the South should have a strong interest in the current situation of the Ruthua Empire. If the Ruthua Empire were to decide to lose, the countries of the South would not be watching with their hands hanging either. It is not just the ambition of territorial expansion. If you don't ride a winning horse, your country may be the next to be attacked.

And that's the same for the Ruthuan Imperial nobility. He's just a nobleman who thinks about martyring in the empire, etc. What an optimistic thing to think about. Not Prince Stephane.

"Your Royal Highness will have a slight inconvenience until the battle is over."

"... where am I to be taken?

"I can't talk about that. All I can say is, I've been on your side the whole time."

"... how seriously should I take that?

I can't help but regret being held hostage all the time. I'm not even going to split up and enjoy my time with Mia, but I can afford to say this much, rather the feeling of reopening is also in the heart of Crown Prince Stephane.

"Oh, I mean it everywhere. Otherwise, Master Kamui would not have let His Highness live."

"I mean... what's Kamui thinking?

I care about Mia's love affair, her men in a tough battle. I don't think Crown Prince Stefan can afford that much. If it's a simple power ratio, the Ruthua Empire is winning. Crown Prince Stefan thinks he should be fighting at a critical place as well as Kamui.

"Create a world where everyone is born and raised and free to fall in love regardless of their identity or race. Because this is why the Kamuis fight."

"I don't... Oh, no, but..."

One way of saying it changes my impression. I'm free to fall in love. Indeed, this is also one of the ways of racial reconciliation, racial coexistence. But if they say it's for free love, they really feel like they're waging a war all over the continent for that.

"I think His Highness can be an excellent governor. But it's still not far from Kamui."

"... right"

That is what Crown Prince Stefan himself feels more than anyone else. But it still hurts when they say it from the front.

"People feel somewhere else about human resources, even when they say a great deal about continental unity, world peace. But I can do a world that doesn't matter who I like regardless of my identity. Why don't you say this?

"Those two mean different things"

Free love means the destruction of identity. It's a different story from continental peace.

"That's right. Realisation of world peace used by the Ruthuan Empire as a pretext for continental domination. This is not for the people."

"A peaceful world is for the people."

Prince Stephane still likes people to answer like this. But as a governor, I can't say that's right. Although only as a traditional governor.

"People are forced to live tough even without war. It's the peace of the rulers and the peace the people want that makes a difference."

"... the meaning of peace is different"

Crown Prince Stephane had never thought this way.

"A world without war is a good one. But that is only if the benefit reaches the people as well. The Kingdom of Ruthua achieved continental domination. Yet nothing changes the life of the imperial subjects. No, it's harder than it used to be when you were forced to pay for your swollen military expenses."

Actually, this is the same for the aristocracy. Even when continental unity has become, it has not benefited the aristocracy in any way. In order to achieve continental domination in the form of forgiveness for the subordination of nations, there were no more territories that could be given to the imperial nobility as a reward. Then it has not materialized in another way, either, in the rebellion. From the nobility point of view, the reunification of the continent was merely an increase in the military burden.

"Oh well... you mean..."

Only the royal family and some of the heavy ministers were happy to dominate the continent. Neither the Imperial nobility nor the subjects were pleased with the establishment of the Empire. Crown Prince Stefan thought those grievances were used by the Kamuis.

"Mia. Educate His Royal Highness later. We're moving."

One of the black clothes broke into the conversation. She, Mito and the others still have a lot to do. I can't afford to be wasting my time here.

"Yes. So, Your Highness, shall we go?"

"... oh. Okay."

The capture of Crown Prince Stefan has been immediately communicated to the battlefield. I didn't believe it initially. The Ruthua Imperial Army also saw a silver cross flag standing where the main camp was located, and I had to accept that was true. If they capture the Imperial Crown Prince, they can vanish their will at once. Those who lose, those who remain captives. The Ruthua Imperial Army 40,000 was to suffer defeat in the form of a dominant but still obtainable general.

With this day the Ruthuan Imperial Army in the eastern part of the continent will almost lose its power.