Re:Zero Kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu (WN)

― ― Zykl Othman, Second General of the Volakia Empire, is known for "lovers of women."

The devil of colour, and the man of lust, and the words that honor him, are varied.

This would be a rather dishonorable list of names for Imperial soldiers who have to demonstrate strength and earn respect from their generals.

However, Zykl Othman himself liked the name "Lovers".

--No, it's no exaggeration to say that you were proud.

Somehow.

That's because I couldn't help but hate the nickname Zuckle before it was called "Female Lovers."

As a soldier, it was an intolerable humiliation to be called by such a pseudonym.That's why he's proud to mention the title of "Female Lovers", which reminded the soldiers of his nickname.

In the first place, even though it is "feminine", it is different from the malicious habits of men who look down at women, such as the so-called femininity of Zuckle.

The Ottomans were a family that had produced Empire soldiers for generations, but Zuckle's generation was biased by blood, and for some reason the family was female only.Born and raised in an environment of four sisters and six sisters, Zuckle spent his childhood without a male brother.

Growing up surrounded by sisters from top to bottom, Zuckle will be able to plant various preconceptions about women, as most people do.

However, unlike many humans, most of whom lose their fantasies about women because of the existence of a female family, he instead sought ideals and fantasies from outside women.

And he was separated from his sisters who were sad to let him go, a sweet brother and a kind brother, and started walking the road as an Imperial soldier. For the first time, he touched and played with a woman outside.

Since then, for Zykl Othman, women have been like foam dreams between ideals and reality, and have become forbidden fruits mixed with love and hatred.

Growing up by a large number of women's families, Zuckle had a strong desire to be kind to women and at the same time to be kind to them.He therefore considered it a supreme pleasure to be devoted to women and to be devoted to them, and practiced it.

That attitude, unlike many dominant men in the Empire, coincided with jealousy and contempt for him, who repeatedly won the battle with precise soldiers, leading him to the name of "feminine."

But as I said at the beginning, Zykl Othman liked those two names.

"I love women", isn't that great?In the first place, there are more men who like women than they hate women, so they will have the opportunity to talk to many generals.

There was no doubt about Zuckle's attitude, and his subordinates, who knew the preferences of such superiors, respected him naturally as a "woman lover".

- "I love women", isn't that a lot?

Zuckle Ottoman is the man who raised his rank to Second Imperial General, even though he was called.

The emperor was chased after the throne of the emperor, and he was the best man that the political foe had chosen from within the limits of his authority to stop his breathing.

That was Zykl Othman, a threatening general called "The Girl Lover."

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From the beginning, Zuckle had a hunch that something smells like kina was drifting away.

The Badheim dense forest in the eastern part of the Empire, and the imperial military exercises around it, were held every year, but this year the timing of the event was premature, and the purpose of the expedition, which was communicated only to some officers, including Zuckle, was to negotiate with the "people of Shdrak".

"'The people of Shdrak' hiding in Badheim...."

It is an indigenous people living in the dense forest of Badheim and is known to have an ancient history.

It is famous for not coming out of the dense forest, and Zuckle has never encountered it directly.I just heard it was a female tribe, and I wanted to see it once.

The attitude of living in a dense forest and catching an outside man as a tool to make a child is also interesting.I think they're probably just strong and tough women.

Women taste good, strong or weak, gentle or harsh.

In the first place, it's not something you can do alone.There were times when it was sweet and painful for my sister and sister, when it was gentle and severe.

If a woman shows so much variability, how can she think twice about more than one woman?

So...

"Swear or destroy a slave... what is the Emperor thinking?"

It was a secret fate given to Zuckle before he left for the expedition.

The Imperial City of Rupgana has affirmed that the true purpose of this expedition lies in the gentleness or destruction of the 'people of Shdrak'.I confirmed that it was a mistake, but the response from the Imperial Capital remained unchanged, and Zuckle could not accept anything else.

However, I have heard the story that something is going on in the Imperial Capital, and I can imagine that it is related to the purpose of this expedition.

It is also clear from the fact that he concealed the purpose of the expedition and ordered the generals to remain on their backs.- Zuckle doesn't know what the Emperor is thinking.

"Of course, no one can read the bottom of your belly."

- Vincent Volakia, the seventy-seventh emperor of the Holy Volakia Empire.

That is the name of the apex that governs this empire, the noblest sage of modern times who will never let the rest of us read his thoughts of the abyss.

In the position of the Emperor, Second General, who is supposed to see the entire empire in the crystal palace of the Imperial Capital Lupugana, Zykl, who can entrust his territory away from the Imperial Capital, has few opportunities to worship his dignity.But the wisdom and fame reached Zuckle from a distance.

Imperialism that necessarily sees the strong eat the weak and rise in greed.

In a world where tribes have risen everywhere and sparks of civil unrest burn, Vincent has crushed every issue before it becomes a fire.

Eight years after his reign, the Volachian Empire is in amazing peace.

Blood flows, fires rise, lives are lost.

Still, the present world was a peaceful one since the beginning of the Volachian Empire.

That is why a thorough attitude towards the 'People of Shdrak' engraved a wrinkle between Zuckle's eyebrows.

An emperor's order to evade some battle while being a son of war.It was not that the Emperor was averse to war, but that he regarded war as crap and thought it was his late judgment, and Zuckle had such an imagination on his own.

Do you feel this way because you feel betrayed?

"No, that's not true, Second General Zuckle.I understand your thoughts very well.As a soldier, I have many thoughts. "

And it was one of the soldiers who listened to me with such a lovely smile.

One hour at the Tavern, the castle city of Gyalal, which is the base of this expedition.Zuckle liked drinking with his men on nights he didn't spend with women.I also prefer to drink with lower-ranking general soldiers rather than senior soldiers and three generals around.

Of course, many soldiers don't bother drinking with their superiors.

Still, Zuckle liked these rituals every time he went on an expedition, wanting to know the thoughts and preferences of his companions.--But I may have talked a little too much this evening.

On this day, the general soldier who drank alcohol with him turned his mouth and was a talker.

While drinking alcohol, I always look around curiously, and when I ask what I think, I joke about assuming that an old tavern would become a battlefield.

Resident battlefield mentality and attitude not to be afraid of superiors.Such imperialism overlapped with personal humanity preferences, and I talked about things I shouldn't talk about.

I didn't make myself clear about my secret destiny to the 'people of Shdrak', but I had the feeling that it had been heard in a way that was clear to me.

If this had been a spin of another country, Zuckle would have been a failure of the maximum penalty.

"Don't worry, I'll be at the forefront of your orders tomorrow... I'm sure there's a lot of confusion upstairs, but it's none of my business."

The soldier told me to relieve Zuckle of the drunkenness and return to me.

And, as he said, he left for the campsite adjacent to the dense forest of Badheim, the front line of the expedition.

Confirming this, Zuckle once again confronted his chest lumps as he remained in the city.

Though a thorough attitude toward the "people of Shdrak", an imperial capital order that is about to die or be a slave, Zuckle thinks so, trying to persuade him as much as possible.

Think that's close to what Zuckle believed, the Emperor's belief.

But...

"--Your team was burned down by Shdrak's assault?"

Upon unexpected reports, Zuckle was stunned at the seized city hall.

Until last night, I was thinking about taking in their tribe in a way that was not a battle, for as much convenience as possible to the 'people of Shdrak'.

Positions deployed to encircle the western side of the Badheim jungle, multiple of which were attacked by the 'People of Shdrak', and the Imperial soldiers destroyed the counterattack without stopping.

He was shot in the back and the damage spread, killing more than a hundred people.

"Stupid....."

Zuckle himself does not know whether it was his judgment, the actions of the 'people of Shdrak', and the whispering against reality.

However, the calm plan assembled in my head collapsed, and it was only certain that the "people of Shdrak" had become enemies of their own Imperial soldiers - no, Emperor.

"It's pathetic, but we wait for reinforcements from the Imperial Capital to defeat the Bandits of the Budheim Forest."

Zuckle decided to accept the soldiers who had fled the 'People of Shdrak' raid into the city and dressed up the expeditionary army.

There was also an option to enter the woods and fight the "people of Shdrak" with the current combat power.However, dense forests are their domain and the advantages of a viable number could be wiped out.

If we are to win for sure, we need an overwhelming advantage, not a semi-finished advantage.

It was also the Elite for Destruction, who abandoned their fervent desire to negotiate.

"I stupidly waved my hands away from them for peace.Then we must obey our loyalty to His Majesty the Emperor and punish the rebels. "

If you admonish yourself, your enthusiasm will disappear from the "Female Lover" Zuckle Ottoman.

Even if the opponent is the 'people of Shdrak' of the lineage tribe, he shall destroy them all the way to a part of their bloodline, and shall reject the sorrow of patronage.

To that end...

"Don't fail to prepare to close the main gate.I hear the Shdraks are good at bows, but they can't cross the walls of this castle city.Avoid leaving room for breakthrough. "

He learns from the returning soldiers how the front positions were burned, and turns to a complete defense, bearing in mind that they were burned by a small elite.

Based on the well-known lifestyle of the "people of Shdrak", it is difficult to think of such a large number of the whole tribe, and I don't think everyone, including children and the elderly, can fight.

At best, assuming they have around 100 fighters, all they can do is ambush them in the dark to cross the Imperial soldiers.

However, it is also a means of pre-emptive attack that only leads to the opponent whose alert is relaxed if there is no attack.

"Close the hole thoroughly!It is not a tablet stone compared to the walls of a castle city.With a long history, it is also possible to think of a technique that leads outside without passing through the gate.Don't miss the loopholes! "

"I have a report to make to you in that regard.Some of the soldiers who returned from the burned positions are already crushing loopholes in case of an attack from the outside. "

"I see? It is comfortable that there are other soldiers besides the 'General' who can see ahead.As soon as this matter is cleared up, we'll take it up again.But now..... "

"Ah, until reinforcements arrive, we're ready to defend ourselves."

After listening to Zikul's instructions, his three generals broke their hips deeply.

If this is what most "generals" say, sometimes they laugh at negative attitudes.In fact, Zuckle was exposed to the mockery of his hands.

However, Zuckle has already taken a painful blow to the 'People of Shdrak' opponent and is in no position to escape any punishment if he returns to the Imperial City.

There is no reason not to do the best in the situation anymore.

My men didn't laugh at Zuckle's posture because they knew it.

And then...

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"... what?"

At the castle in the castle city of Gulal, Zikul raised his eyebrows to his men's report.

While waiting for reinforcements from the Imperial Capital to arrive, the report brought a terrible feeling of misalignment to Zuckle as it maintained the spiral and rising tension.

Because it's...

"Yes, apparently one of the most talked about travelers in the city these last few days."

"Traveler...."

Reports coming up from subordinates, it was a pastoral thing without any tension.

There is no reason to reprimand a subordinate for making a pressing wartime report.

In the first place, it was Zuckle himself who hated forcing the people to live a life that was especially conscious of being under war.

Even in cities where troops are stationed, dissatisfaction can easily accumulate.In some cases, the inability to control residents' emotions can lead to collapse.

Under those thoughts, Zuckle did not dare to tighten the residents' emotions.

Be vigilant outside the city and let the residents live the same life while thoroughly searching for the "people of Shdrak" to avoid any incursions.

The contradiction was understandable, but it was a compromise between Zuckle's good sense and military consciousness.

Regardless, because it lays down that way, it is the policy to enter and exit the city during the daytime - the checks placed at the main gate and the treatment of pedestrians, etc.

That's why there's room for a group of traveling entertainers in the city.

"... what are you going to do with that report?I don't want to do that much, if you want to keep it under control.In this situation, I know how citizens feel about welcoming a seat. "

A small number of military personnel continue to roam the city with the guards.

Many of the soldiers who fled the raid and entered the city have heightened their hostility and vigilance towards the "people of Shdrak", and even if they are instructed to be careful, they will not cease to be in contact with the citizens.

In the meantime, it is not difficult to imagine that being one of the travellers who has appeared in the city will lead to a little peace of mind for citizens.Well, if you take it up...

"Citizens' aversion explodes.You don't have to understand. "

"Of course, Your Excellency is right.So I won't tell you to tighten it up. It's just.... "

"It's just, what is it? It's a lot of waste."

Zuckle urged his mouthful subordinates to continue raising one eyebrow.

Then, after a period of silence, the subordinate lowers his head like an idea.With a fist in his palm and a gesture of respect for his superiors and no hostility, his subordinates took a breath of "ha."

"Actually, one of them... how about a dancer?May I see you again, Your Excellency? "

"Me? Dancers aren't surprising, but...."

After hearing the unexpected suggestions of his subordinates, Zuckle turned his eyes to surprise.

We've been friends for a long time and we've been on the battlefield together.I don't have any idea, and it's hard to imagine that I would come up with such a proposal.

But the sincerity of Zuckle's desire to show the dancers was incalculable.

"My lord, I cannot say too loudly, but there is growing dissatisfaction among the soldiers."

"Mm...."

To Zuckle, who doubted it, the man who correctly lived there revealed it.

Zuckle's gaze naturally sharpens to that gentle cut.silently pushing ahead, the subordinates whispered slightly

"Even though the Imperial Capital is reluctant to provide reinforcements, there seems to be something that the soldiers think about the emperor who will stay in the city and lay the foundation for the defense.In one case, my team was burned. "

"- I see. No, of course not."

Upon the suggestion of his unconvinced subordinates, Zuckle has something heavy in his chest.

Soldiers' dissatisfaction and mistrust of Zuckle pile up.It was Zuckle's fault that he allowed a pre-emptive attack on the 'People of Shdrak' and killed many soldiers.

Afterwards, the reunited soldiers were not given a chance to recover, so it was no surprise that they turned their grievances to Zuckle.

"Among the things you don't talk about, you..."

"- Don't say that."

"--I 'm sorry."

Intercepting his subordinates' continued words, Zuckle put his hand on his forehead.

In a passive situation, I can imagine what kind of abuse my subordinates would throw up at the dissatisfied superiors.Still, it's easy to understand the insult that seems unbearable.

Regardless of the second general's status, the curse is unacceptable.

After thinking so much, Zuckle also sees the intent of his subordinates' suggestions.

"I see. I mean, setting up a place for the soldiers to dissatisfy themselves."

"Yes, I think that's what the dancers can do.When you see that stunning song and dance, a lot of soldiers.... "

"Well, I see. That's what I've seen, isn't it?"

In pursuit of the narrow-eyed Zyckle, his subordinates coughed up and avoided explicit statements.But that attitude is more than proof that the suspicion is true.

Regardless, it is his painful position to have the "general" and "soldier" between the boards.

It would be a small amount to blame for seeking a cure for it.

In addition, the subordinates who actually saw the dancers suggest this.

"The dancer and I look very beautiful."

"That's enough! Ah, no, I'm sure it suits you too.Besides, dancing, musician songs and performances are amazing..... "

"Hmph, that's quite an expectation."

Even so, Zuckle thought it was a rather exaggerated expression.

Nevertheless, I am delighted that my subordinates are concerned about my position and the future, and I have no reason to be stubborn in refusing such suggestions.

Zuckle himself, there was a lot of business and effort here, and he didn't let a woman sit in the bedroom.

We can't let the soldiers suffer such a handicap.

"Alright, let's get you in your mouth.Invite one of the travelers and set up a place to hang out with the soldiers. "

However,

"--don 't forget to check to make sure they don't bring weapons in."

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With Zuckle's forgiveness, the men ahead moved quickly.

How thirsty and hungry they were, they immediately set up a banquet hall on the ground floor of the city hall, and gathered women to prepare wine and meals and serve.

Then he calls out to one of the travelers and invites them to the top floor of the city hall.

"--From now on, I'll see you from the other side of the Great Falls, Princess Mai.With glossy black hair that swallows the light of the sun, beautiful white skin blessed by the Spirit, the supreme beauty of heavenly people, I will dance greatly tonight. "

There is a large front mouth of the musician, and the veil is slowly and slowly removed.

Covered in a veil spread by musicians, one of the only female entertainers, was the dancer who had gained a reputation in the city - his appearance was revealed and Zuckle opened his eyes.

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The beauty of exposing white skin and slowly flowing long black hair, which betrayed the previous musician's front mouth - yes, that expression is too short to express this beauty.

Beautiful black hair and white skin wrapped in thin costumes certainly possessed the magical power to attract many things to see.But those factors are just one end of the beauty.

If you compare talent to charisma that attracts many people, not just dancers and musicians, the atmosphere and appearance of that dancer was terrifying.

The most powerful thing that made Zuckle feel it was the eyes of an unparalleled dancer.

It was not only in the center of a good look, but also in the best of all golden ratios.

Unexpectedly, I felt thirsty because Zuckle's instincts craved it.

It was a phenomenon that Zuckle had no idea whether it was the dancers themselves or whether it was attracted to her charisma.

However, I can't imagine how much shock a dancer who brought so much emotion without dancing actually started dancing in song and music.

And Zuckle yearned to be struck by unimaginable shocks.

"--if you give us the opportunity to perform the dance of the Maiden."

Silent dancer - No, instead of Mai Hime, a similarly long black-haired musician hangs on his head.

The two musicians, the black-haired and blonde-haired women, were also beautiful, but the Zyckle, who was in love with the Mai Princess, could only be regarded as an accessory.Normally, the idea of underestimating women comes to mind, but it's so hot that it doesn't even come to mind.

I've never been so keenly aware of the synonym "I love women."

In fact, Zuckle must have been a 'woman lover'.--Because it is impossible to be normal before such beauty.

The banquet is then held in a warm atmosphere.

Of course, Zuckle's seat, which is the commander, is at the far end of the banquet, gathering the gathered 'generals' - the ranks of people other than the general soldiers - to enjoy alcohol and meals.

However, the most spectacular sight was still one of the travellers.

Originally, the aim was to stir up the generals and exhale discontent, but Zuckle forgot his original aim and breathed into the appearance of Mai Princess.

Drinks were carried to mouth to soothe thirst, and the tongue, lips and throat were moistened, and breathing was restored.

At that point, Zuckle's heart was taken away.

"--Tonight, you will see the dance at the end of the Great Falls, our Maiden's hometown.Enjoy the dance from the end to the end. "

There is the voice of the musician who starts singing, and the sound of the piano is connected to the gentle music.

When the unfamiliar songs began to flow, the "generals" who had been talking loudly until that time also breathed with a red face as they kept their eyes on the dance that was about to start.

And then...

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Then began the beautiful dance of Mai Hime, who appeared slowly.

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Everyone lost their words when they used their long hands and feet to dance with their dark hair shaking.

Forget to breathe and see. --No, that's what fascinates me.What's wrong with seeing so many dances and keeping your mind at bay?

It's just the sensitivity of a beast who doesn't know the value of dancing.

Imperial soldiers are a pack of wolves, but they are not beasts without intelligence or words.

Therefore, the "generals" also breathe, forget to breathe, and are fascinated by the beautiful dance of the dancing princess.

Everyone loses their voice and falls in love with the dance of Mai Hime.

You'll be fascinated by the magic of beautiful makeup, with occasional dark hair, white, smooth skin that doesn't stain, or the artists' desire to cut off their sharp arms.

However, it was not one of those factors that kept Zuckle's gaze, consciousness, and mind attracted.

Eyes.

After all, you can't keep your eyes off the dancers.

He stares at the stage where his long eyes dance and stares at the Zyckle at the back of the hall.

The eyes that didn't come off for a moment grabbed Zuckle's cerebral medulla directly and didn't let go.

Eventually, Maiko slowly crossed the hall and stepped forward in front of Zuckle.

And he knelt gently on the spot, and lifted out his hands, and sought the sword of Zikru.

Naturally, Zuckle understood that it was a technique to seek the sword.

The dance of Mai Hime increases the heat, darkens the color, and takes control of the world to the next stage.Mai Hime wants a sword to move on to sword dancing.

Zuckle didn't have the choice not to hand it over.

No one can stop it.Neither the subordinates nor the "generals" were able to disturb the act.

As natural as that, this is just a fixed thing.

So...

"--Your defeat, Zuckle Ottoman."

When I heard the sword pulled out pointing to my throat and being so ruthlessly proclaimed, Zykl Othman could not understand that he had lost because he "loved women".

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Even from the moment Mai told her so, she couldn't help but notice.

The cold, attractive charisma - like I saw it somewhere - kept burning Zuckle's brain, which was the loser.