Returning we were greeted by the clan ministers.

He wants to see us straight away because the clan will labor us.

I met Clan with Leng, Technado and Lysia.

Sin and Charlotte are waiting in a different room.

After the first words of labor to Leng and Technado, I gave him the reward.

Leng seems pretty happy that he wasn't used to being praised very much.

After that, to me and Lisia,

"Well done, Ars. I'm back, Lisia. I have heard that negotiations have been concluded. Looks like it worked inside. Let Lisia and Ars reward you."

That's what I've been saying.

I'm not that helpful myself though.

The fact that you introduced Lisia would be a formality.

If you want me to, I'll take it.

I received hundreds of gold coins as rewards. The same amount was sent to Lisia.

"I will continue to try to help the clan"

"It's a reliable word. With this negotiation, the battle will move in our favor. Actually, I've already started an Alfada County offense, but it's not working very well. Furthermore, the recapture of the stronghold that was overrun by this ambush has not been successful, so the situation was a little bad, but it will definitely be turned upside down with the conclusion of this negotiation"

Haven't the battles gone well so far?

After that, Leng, Technado and Lisia were lowered, and I was the only one left.

"I need a favor from the Lord"

"What is it?

"I want this letter delivered to Le Maire"

I received my writ.

"This is a writ of order to appear before Le Maire. I'm letting soldiers pull from Alfada County once now. This time the paradigm will attack Arcantes, which will reduce the risk of being attacked even if the defense is handy. Gather the army once and invade Alphada County again. We've been told by Paradise that we're going to attack Arcantes on April 20th, so we're going to start the invasion accordingly."

It's March 19th now. About a month from now.

"Le Mail is ordered to consolidate his defenses in preparation for the invasion from Saitz, but in Saitz there is no room for a disturbance and an attack elsewhere. I don't have a problem with making the defense somewhat thin. Le Maire will lead the Canale soldiers to Sempler. The Lord will join his army."

"Understood."

Then you can see that this will be my first line.

Thinking about it made me a little nervous.

A month later...

"We also expect the work of the Lord and His ministers in battle. I don't think the Alphada County offense will take long."

"I will do my best to meet my expectations"

That was the end of the clan's business.

Finally, the battle begins in earnest...

Meicians have a large population among the entire state.

It would be a pretty massive fight.

People will die a lot too.

I noticed a little scared, but I felt like slapping myself on the cheek.

I am now a lord. That's what you do when you're afraid of battle.

I can't feel sorry for my dead father when I'm weak.

Be prepared.

I said that in my heart, as I told myself.

Then we went back to Canale

I shall return to Lamberg before I deliver my writ to Le Maire.

Lisia and I broke up there to return to Turbequista.

"When the war is over, keep your word."

You promised to marry me?

While I was a little upset,

"Yes."

I said and nodded.

"If I break my promise..."

"If I break it...?

Lisia smiles at me in silence for a while.

"See you later."

"Huh? Oh, yes. Also..."

He left without telling me what would happen if I broke it.

Somehow I felt the opposite fear.

Well, I don't want to break it, so I don't have to be afraid.

If we win the war, we'll need to propose to Lisia first.

Pretty nervous, but not something you should think about right now.

I returned to Lamberg's mansion.