Munou To Yobareta Ore, Yottsu No Chikara Wo Eru

"I see... can't move the army because he's in the dungeon"

"That's right. There's no point in leading a large number of people into the dungeon. I'd rather say it's only a risk. Minority elite is the rule for dungeon offense. We must avoid futile combat and move forward efficiently and quickly. Large numbers will also require large quantities of supplies and, above all, it will take too long to make progress. The soldiers will be exhausted before they reach the deepest depths. It's not big enough to take advantage of a large number of people where they arrived in the first place. In the end... it just makes a futile sacrifice"

I see.

It's a long way to the deepest part of the world… You can't hide yourself if you're leading an army of hundreds of people, and you're going to keep fighting.

Plus numerous traps planted inside the dungeon.

Is it that the larger the number, the less easy it will be to avoid?

"Um... can't we, for example, gather the elite of the military and add a few SS ranked adventurers to that?

"... naturally I thought about that too, but there's another reason why I can't move the army"

Another reason?

"... I guess Armenia"

"Oh, you're right. Now that Armenia is doomed, it is our Greek army that stands on the arrow, assuming that the Dragons have attacked us. The elite of the army is that of our Knights Commander. In an army without a head, we can contain the dragon clan."

Well... if the Dragons attack now, they are likely to come to Greece barely through Armenia.

So you're saying we can't leave the country now?

"Naturally, I also spoke to SS Rank Adventurers, but most of them haven't been able to reach me either... or they're not close or on another request. High-ranking adventurers tend to do this, but this time they don't grasp the bad timing."

Because adventurers are basically free... and I can't help it.

"The SS Rank Adventurer who discovered the Divine Beast is supposed to lend a hand... but now the party is just me and him ordered to crusade by His Majesty. There's no point in a few matches. If you're not the strong one, you're just gonna get stuck... we don't have time for this anyway! He could show up out of the dungeon while we're at it... so... please."

That said Mr. Jill bowed his head.

I see... is that why the Greek King asked Mr. Sieg for help?

But Mr. Sieg maybe......

"I see the situation. But I'm not gonna move."

"Become!? That's why you! of the country... it's a crisis in Greece!? You are the only one... you are the only one!! That's why...!

Mr. Sieg arms up and leans down with his eyes meditating.

I knew it......

"The whole world tells me bollocks...... are you still stubborn!? You're a child!! What's your power for? To protect someone... wasn't that why you were fighting!!!

Jill yells at Mr. Sieg with her eyes bright red.

This... maybe for sure.

"What?" I quit everything! What I know about you... it's not that heartless! Enough... Your Majesty and I were foolish enough to expect you! You got in the way... never see him again...!

When Jill got up with great momentum, she tried to leave the house as it was.

These two must be...

"Well, wait."

Mr. Jill's movements stop pitched with his hands on the door.

Mr. Sieg said words to Jill's back after he looked at me chillingly.

"I can't move... but take these kids instead"

"What?"

"... don't be ridiculous. What can a child do like that"

"Don't judge me by my appearance. This guy's name is Lord Irvine. He's an S-rank adventurer."

"... that it's s-rank? And its name... like I heard it somewhere..."

"Look at this."

Jill looks back here after a little hesitation.

Mr. Sieg's hand held the letter of King Celtic that I gave him.

"That crest...!

"Yes, the Celtic King...... it's a letter from Orlando-Gadric-Celt. This guy is here recognized by Orlando. I can see from the research that I've done enough, and I've been working out for about a month... but I don't even take SSS ranks from my standpoint."

Huh...

"Are you serious...?

"I'm not lying about the battle."

Mr Sieg said that with a serious look.

"You don't have time for this, do you? Well... believe me."

With that said, Mr. Sieg lit a cigar and spewed smoke towards the ceiling.

It kind of looks like the smoke to me... and I can't stop looking at it.

Jill stared straight at Mr. Sieg after a few thoughts.

"... fine. It's better than going home with your bare hands."

"Well, that's the thing, kid. Go get him."

"Mr. Sieg... I..."

"Mostly I meant to tell him. Besides, as I said earlier, it's up to you... well, I should be free again."

"... no"

"Wait outside first. Come back when you're done."

That's what Jill said. Now it's time to get out of the house.

Mr. Sieg drops it off silently and sputters a fuss of smoke.

I knew something......

"The truth is... don't you tell me?

I was listening.

I know I'm not supposed to tell you.

"... what is it"

"Mr. Sieg, at first you said," I'm not going to move, "but earlier you said," I can't move, "right?

Mr. Sieg did not answer that and breathed out smoke.

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"I mean, to protect Jill... your daughter..."

Shit... well, you'll find out.

"They could have done it."

"I knew it... it's your daughter"

"Jill isn't the only one... a stranger without any sins could die again because of me... then my body stopped moving when I thought about it. I'm fighting to protect you... I don't give a shit about people dying in power fights. Fortunately, I started burning and I grew up backwards... so I pulled myself out."

Well, the primary reason I lost my temper... was because he was dead.

I'm not telling you.

"If I get out front, I'm sure they'll do something again. It would be nice if you set me up directly, but I need to think about something to discredit Jill and Byrne. I'm sorry I made up my mind."

When I said that, the kid shook his head quietly beside him.

"I'll take over the desire to protect Mr. Sieg."

"... businessmanship"

Huh... I still have good eyes.

"Ready."

"Thanks Levi. Well, Mr. Sieg... I'll be there."

I don't feel sorry for you.

But if these guys...

"Oh...... see you, kid, and your daughter. Greece... please Jill"

"Yes!"

Drop off two backs walking out of the house.

Whoa.

I almost forgot.

"Oh, lady, come here for a second"

"Yes?"

Let the kid go first, and I'll tell your daughter about that time.

I can't tell him in person.

"That's what..."

"As far as listening to the journey, maybe it was the first time someone died right in front of you, wasn't it? I don't know what lies ahead, but if that happens, the only thing you can stop is your daughter. Support him."

"Yes...... must"

"Well, be careful."

"Dear Sieg, please don't love yourself either. Alcohol and cigars are there..."

"Huh... I'll think about it"

"Phew... then"

Your daughter left the house in a courtesy of me.

Oh man...... you're kind of suddenly quiet.

It just went back to normal.

Well, even booze...... no......

"... just stop doing it today"