Otoko Nara Ikkokuichijou no Aruji o Mezasa Nakya, ne?

October 8, 7451

Curly.

At this time, just after midnight, the temperature in the vicinity has dropped considerably.

Last evening, reinforcements arrived in the city, mainly from the Knights of the Knights of the Township, consisting of 60 people.

In addition, the retreat of Junkel's troops to the village of Honkulu, which had withdrawn from Curry almost simultaneously, was confirmed.

That said, the teaks were not allowed the luxury of eating a slow sleep, and as usual, they greeted the sun in the morning without being bothered by the healing of the wounded and the command of repairing the earth mounds.

Teek Platoon Leader, are you tired of rocks?

"... ahh, I'm going to fall if I lose my mind"

Teak answered as he wrote something on the map around Curry while answering his men.

"You look terrible. I'll take over, so I was wondering if I should take a short rest."

"Excuse me, can I ask you something?"

"Yes, I'll take care of it."

"Well then, I'll go to bed after I heal the wounded a little." wake me up if there's anything.... "

“What's the problem?

The swaying bonfire lit up Tiek's back as his tired footsteps disappeared into the field rescue facility.

"Hey, you. Get the proper knight of the Homecoming Knights and bring him here."

Huh. How can I help you?

"I just want to make sure."

Even the faces of the subordinates who took over the command from Tiek had a feeling of fatigue that could not be hidden.

However, regardless of the cause, it was also true that Junkel's retreat was confirmed.

Did you help with such a situation? The brightness of those packed in the temporary headquarters is beginning to return somewhere.

"Reporting! The scouts are back from Jallow right now!"

Everyone jumped to the message that rushed into the headquarters.

I wanted a bit of new information because it was something we all shared.

“Yesterday, around 15: 00, the Junkel army arrived in the village of Jallow. However, it seems to have passed without entering the encampment and headed further east.”

"Oh......"

"Why?"

"What the hell is going on...?"

The information the scouts have gathered is a blessing to them now.

However, it was also sufficient for almost everyone to have doubts.

In the first place, even though he had driven up to this Curry, he had thrown it out in the middle and retreated from it, and it didn't make sense.

First, if you arrive at Jallow Village at 15: 00, it is normal to spend the night in Jallow Village.

"So, why are they retreating...?"

"Yes, what was the cause?"

The scouts are naturally asked questions.

However, the answer remained “unknown”, as did the scouts who had returned so far.

"However, it seems certain that the Honkulu and Besso villages have disappeared beautifully..."

Hmm. I was wondering if I could find something in Jallow Village.

According to reports from the scouts, who returned earlier than the scouts who had just returned, Junkel's troops had sent several more to the village of Besso as they retreated from Curry.

Of course, as they imagined, it would be a signal to the Junkel forces that remained in the village of Besso to retreat.

The Junkel army retreated from Curry, but the Besso village, anyway, rested only overnight in the retreated Honkulu village, and rather than wasting time, they even grabbed what they were taking and began to move towards Jallow village.

But we didn't even know why we were hurrying to retreat.

"There are three more people on the ground who are still under surveillance. I made sure that I had retreated to Jarrow, so I returned immediately...."

In the words of the scout, all the command personnel said in vain, "We must wait for a while."

The question remained, but it was good news that Junkel's troops were not likely to return to Curry anytime soon.

As an urgent issue, it was also necessary to plan for the recapture of the Honkulu and Besso villages abandoned by the Junkel army.

"First of all, we need to have Honkulu and Besso scout again." If there are any residents left, they will need protection. "

"In parallel, the regrouping of troops will also be necessary to recapture both villages." I'll lead the way. "

"I'll check and arrange the supplies."

"I'll check the equipment."

Although Tiek, the most senior person, is absent, the First Knights are all composed of people who can organize and demonstrate leadership.



A few hours later, the city of Curry is still wrapped in the Dark Book.

One more of the remaining inspectors in Jallow Village surveillance came back.

“Before sunset yesterday, a large part of Junkel's army bypassed the south side of Jarrow's arable land and retreated further east.”

"What!?"

Seriously!?

The scouts have reported that the HQ is overjoyed.

“Wait, isn't most of us?”

"Huh. It looks like just under a hundred troops headed to the village settlement..."

“Some of the troops were stationed in Jallow, and some of the villagers were taken prisoner. Did you go to pick them up?”

"No, the troops that entered the encampment haven't returned until I left...."

The scout's words don't boil out.

In addition, it is important for the inspectors to ensure that they bring back the information they have obtained and the information they want to obtain.

As long as we can get the information we need, we won't take any risks to get more information, and that's a strong admonition in military history.

Therefore, the scouts did not approach Jallow Village more than necessary, and monitored the settlement and the Junkel army passing through the corner of the arable land on the south side in front of the arable land spreading on the north side of the village so that it was difficult for the retreating Junkel army to find out.

In short, there is too much distance, and I do not know the details of what is being done inside the settlement, and I only observed that a large number of people passed through the southern end of the south arable land.

At that time, it was natural to confirm that about 100 troops were divided from the main unit and divided into the residence, and to return to tell them first.

“Do you know how many were stationed in Jallow?”

“It was quite a distance from where we were waiting, and it was starting to get dark, so it wasn't exactly clear. However, there would have been quite a few of them....."

In response to the scout's words, the commanders stretched out their arms and let out a sigh.

Is it true that Jarrow still has a lot of combat troops left?

"No, most of them are passing through Jallow without even going to the encampment." Isn't it between 200 and 300 at most? "

"The survival of the Second Knights and the Knights of the Homesteads go hand in hand...."

"Hmm. Let's get more reinforcements from the Knights of the Village today or later tomorrow." The recapture operation will then be effective. "

“No, we will recapture the village of Jarrow, but we should send our troops to the villages of Honkulu and Besso by today.”

While doing so, the sky also starts to whiten.

More scouts came back before the sun came out of the horizon.

"There are still quite a few enemy soldiers left in Jallow Village."

How many are there?

"I don't know, but the lit building has been confirmed in 28 houses. However....."

What?

"The bonfire was unacceptable... but it looks like there are a few people in the lit house." There were moments when something blocked me or I could not see the lights from time to time. ”

Despite the presence of more than three armies, the fact that the bonfire was not set on fire does not mean that it does not fall into disarray.

Our pursuit was careless, as if we hadn't considered it at all.

Teak's men twisted their necks together, but they couldn't make a decision.

However, if there are a small number of Junker troops remaining in Jallow Village, and if the villagers who are supposed to be trapped in Jallow Village and those who have been captured in Honkulu and Besso Village have already been evacuated to Jallow Village, it is thought that there is still a possibility that they can be rescued.

"The dawn is near." Wake up Captain Tiek. "

And......

Nearly that evening.

Having left Curry without waiting for reinforcements to arrive, Tiek and the others arrived at the spot where the detectives who were watching Jallow Village were supposed to be waiting.

But the inspector who was supposed to remain in surveillance was found a little further away as a silent corpse.

The cause of death appeared to be a stab wound caused by a knife.

The wound was on the back and was discovered by Junkel's forces during surveillance, presumably caught up and killed on the way out.

Tiek and the others stormed toward the Jallow Village settlement, but there was no major reaction from the village side, so they stepped into the settlement in horror.

In the settlement, a large number of soldiers of the Junkel army who had been tricked and killed, as well as women who had been abused and left to die, were found, and the inhabitants of the village of Jallow were found.

In addition, several bodies of monsters such as Cobalt, Goblin, and Nord were found rolling around the village.

"The monster here... it looks like there was even a bigger one."

"Ahh, I heard there were quite a few traces of orcs or hobgo brine classes found just now....."

"Oh, I heard it was the footprints of Augur or Fierborg." That's a few dozen. "

Did Junkel's people get killed by a monster?

Oh, stupid... it didn't look like there was a fight while I was watching.

"So, there was a monster attack the night after you left...?"

In addition to counting the corpses of monsters and soldiers, we were thoroughly investigated to see if there were any survivors, but no one survived.



October 9, 7451

Dasmorg, the second-largest city in the Central Dart region (Count Dressler Territory).

He taught the Dressler Knights in Debakken, the capital, and stopped by before heading to the next eastern Dart region (Count Aeros Territory).

Of course, to exchange information with the lord of Dasmorg, Duchess Andersen.

It's been a long time.

When I was less than Andersen, the old Black Topaz greeted me with a courtesy from their Lords.

Alongside them, servants working in the museum line up and bow their heads.

Even though Andersen, the owner of the museum, is poking his knees, the servants are lined up on both sides, and it is unaccustomed to just bowing their heads while standing.

Well, that kind of thing is my personal idea, so I don't care now.

If you really don't like it in the future, just think about it at that time.

The old purgatory flame (Gehenna Flair) sent Vigo, who was relatively good at riding, as a precursor, so it seemed that he was ready to welcome me.

On the way to the welcome banquet, I moved to the conversation room with Andersen and the four of us, Bath and Heggs, who were accompanying me from Beglitz.

"Will you call Nobufom, too?"

In my words, Andersen left the conversation room.

Nobufom?

Bath seems strange in his unfamiliar name.

Have you forgotten that I even let you see my face?

Well, I met her when the Green Corps (Verdegli Brotherhood) was still in Balduk, and it's been almost two years since now, so it's impossible... no, I think I forgot even after reading my autographed letter of introduction.

Wilheimer wouldn't have forgotten.

It is also troublesome to point it out all the time, so I will leave it alone.

Of course I don't want to introduce myself again.

"I can only remember my face and name..."

Nobufom has been in Beiglitz for a short time, and he met Heggs at my wedding banquet.

Apart from that, there should be no contact points, so even just remembering your face and name is good.

"New to Black Topaz."

"Ah! That's her..."

Heggs' words seemed to remind Bath of them, and he had a strange look on his face.

Boss, if I could have been part of the Green Corps at the time, I think I might have reduced my casualties.

As far as I'm concerned, whether it was the Black Topaz who would win her or the Green Corps (Verdegli Brotherhood), either of them was fine, so I kept quiet, especially without interrupting.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

Andersen came back with a knob form.

Nobufom seemed to hide behind her as ever.

It's been a long time.

"Yes. Kertaine-san looks fine... but... um..."

Nobufom replied to Bath's voice in a calm manner.

In this situation, I was informed of the fate of the attack on the Green Corps (Verdegli Brotherhood).

"Fine. We're done here." Don't worry about it. Besides, now you and I are all here to serve the Marquis. I'm a colleague, thank you. ”

"No, actually, I've lost my companions in the labyrinth together before... so..."

Bath is waiting without hurry to continue to say something to Nobufom.

"I've been pulling a lot for a while. Fortunately, we were able to retrieve all the magic stones, so until we buried them in their hometown, we couldn't blow them all out...... so......"

I heard that the magic stones of the members of the Green Corps (Verdegli Brotherhood) could not be recovered except by those who were exhausted in the Undead.

Those who died in front of Bath during the raid are likely to have been buried by the nearby villagers because Bath fell into the river shortly after.

Nobufom's attitude toward Bath's feelings must have been more or less restrained.

"I see... no, I'm sure..."

Nobufom's words also clog Bath's mind.

"Thanks to you, it feels like an overnight atmosphere..."

Well, okay.

I can't help it.

It's still a long night.