Episode 22

"Sometimes the trading city Lünheight is in control?-A small enemy attack has been reported."

Yes, I have to report that matter.

I honestly reported that the Territorial Priest had attempted to liberate Lünheit and had exiled him.

"I see, did the clergy pass through?"

The demons have no clergy. There is only a religion that worships the "Devil King" that appears once in decades or hundreds of years.

The Devil nodded quietly and commented:

"Religion sometimes drives people madly, isn't it only possible to rule by force?"

It was pointed out that it hurt.

If left unchecked, my Lunehite governing policy will be stingy. I made a hasty excuse.

"Fortunately, the confusion has been kept to a minimum. We have banished the rebels by removing the leader from his position and leaving no substitute."

The Demon King stares at me and asks:

"As long as you continue your governing policy, do you have to make arrangements with religious forces in the future? Do you know?"

"I'm prepared"

To be honest, I burn my hands more than I expected. I'm not so religious in my last life, so I don't know their feelings.

But still, I don't want to kill humans off the battlefield as much as possible.

I'll do it somehow.

The Demon King has not pursued any further whether my determination was transmitted.

"I leave the occupation policy of each city to the commander in the field. I will accept it as long as Lünheit's governance is successful."

"Thank you"

My task in the future has increased by one, but it seems that this time I managed to get through.

The Demon King continued:

"I had an army contest with the 2nd Division earlier on the Northern Front of Milaldia. Are you aware of the situation?"

"I hate that it is not good"

Apparently, the Second Division has lost its initial momentum. We've heard such rumors from dog caravans.

Apparently the rumor was correct, and the Demon King nodded a little.

"Human counterattacks are intensifying. That is why the 2nd Division Commander himself will lead the entire army."

Indeed, what is the atmosphere of the castle? If you look at it, the map is spread out on the round table, and various things are written on it.

At first glance, it seems that one of the three initially occupied cities was recaptured. In subsequent field battles it seems like a series of losses.

The Demon King did not specifically reproach that I was looking at the map, but rather showed it with his fingertips.

"I've heard that the two southern cities are well dominated, and they're going to be deeply involved in the future strategy of the Demon King. Keep in mind."

"Haha!"

I salute my back straight.

The Demon King then advised me to sit on a chair.

"From here on, we will have an informal audience. Let's be seated. Sit down."

Only the highest division leader can sit in front of the Demon King. I pulled my chair calmly and sat down with a restless mind.

Looking back, Bartice, the same deputy, remained standing.

It would be easy to sit with him, but he was standing upright with an unreadable reptile face.

I face the Demon King across the round table and wait for the next word.

But when I look up close, there's a huge sense of intimidation. He seems to be drunk with his magic power.

"I've always wanted to talk to you slowly. I've recognized that among the Demon King's generals, he's one of the best intellectuals."

"I'm afraid."

The Demon King calmly asks me questions.

"For example, you hear that you've organized a werewolf squad into four squads. It's about you, isn't the number four meaningful?"

I bow my head.

"I'm sorry for your wisdom eyes."

Of course, this four-person organization makes sense.

When doing dangerous activities, two people are significantly more likely to survive than one. This is the same for humans and werewolf.

Therefore, police officers and some military personnel say that it is basically a two-man cell and that it is fundamental to act in pairs.

I myself had a buddy in a swimming class when I was in elementary school.

However, I realized that there were limits to two-man cells.

The moment one is injured, he loses his fighting abilities. The other has to rescue his injured buddy, so he has no choice but to retreat.

Even if you force it and fight as it is, the strength alone is less than half.

So I prepared two dudes. It's a four person organization.

If one team is injured, the intact team continues the battle. Or join and fight with three people.

Furthermore, even if the injured person is left and the remaining two people remain, the two-man cell can still be maintained.

At the time of reconnaissance, only one team can go on reconnaissance, and the other team can secure the current point.

That's not something I thought about, it's knowledge I gained from previous games, so it's not an exaggerating story.

Nevertheless, this is the first time this question has been asked.

Demon King nodded deeply at my explanation.

"For future reference. Deputy secretary, record your current part-time job."

I'm not a part-time job ... I'm a vice division commander ...

Well, it's a problem with the structure of the mouth, so even if you are dissatisfied you won't start.

Bartse seems to be familiar and seems to be taking notes of his conversation.

"As you say. Weid's remark was recorded."

Wait, Bartze pronounces "Vait" right?

The Demon King continues to ask me.

"It's a good opportunity, if you have any doubts about the Demon Army, please state it."

"I am?"

I'm just a vice division commander. The sound seems to be great, but only a mid-level executive.

I never thought that I would have the opportunity to ask the Demon King himself about the Demon King Army.

"Don't worry. You won't be liable for your remarks because of the informal audience."

Even so.

In fact, the Demon King's army is fairly modern.

What surprised me when I joined was that the concept of logistics existed.

Grunstadt Castle, the residence of the Demon King, is also a huge depot for sending personnel and supplies to the front lines that need resupply.

The supply line is secured by the 1st Division, so we can fight with confidence.

Meanwhile, the human army relies on looting and purchasing locally. In the worst case, it is the soldier's personal self-management.

If I had been reincarnated as a human, I might have paid off in reforming the logistics, but the Demon King did not.

The recruitment system and training methods for soldiers are in place, and new units can be created quickly.

Humans seem afraid that "the Demon King can summon an infinite number of forces from the Demon World", but in fact only a sophisticated system has been established.

The Demon King looks at my face and urges a statement.

"Don't be afraid. Please state."

"Haha"

I'm not shy away, but I wonder ... yes.

"I'm afraid to ask you about our command chain."

"Forgive me, I say so."

The Demon King's army has expanded rapidly in recent years.

At first it was apparently an armed group consisting of only dragons, but in the meantime, the number of followers increased to other races, and the scale became the present.

However, there is a lot of confusion due to that.

For example, my status.

Either a deputy or a deputy division leader.

When I joined the Demon King's Army, each division was called "Dragon Corps," "Giant Corps," or "Majin Corps."

As the scale grows, the division is used to show off its majesty.

However, the chain of command and division of roles below the division chief remain ambiguous.

For example, Lieutenant Bartse is the Demon King's aide, and the Beast Dog is just the commander.

And I'm the local commander who governs Lünheit.

In the hierarchy, it's clear that Bartse, I, and the dog are in that order.

Nevertheless, they all have the same title. Moreover, they are not united or deputy divisional leaders.

At first glance it looks the same.

"Given the current size of the Demon King's army, there are many vague points in the current command system and rank system, and I am concerned that problems may arise in the future."

He glanced at Bartse, and he had a heartless face.

He's probably the first and last person to criticize the Demon King's system in front of the Demon King.

The Demon King nodded in a calm manner and explained plainly.

"It's a good question. It's a demonic way of life that only obeys the strong, so there are many disadvantages in organizing the army."

Rather, it would be nice to be able to make the hierarchy clearer, but what about it?

"If the command system and rank are strictly defined, wisdom weaks often rank higher than stupid strongs, but the devil army and demons are not yet mature enough to accept it."

Oh, by the way, there was a guy who had been fighting with me ...

"Therefore, the only way to do this is to leave the order ambiguous and rely on the command of the division leaders.

Surprisingly, the Demon King seems to be critical of the demonic power.

I immediately apologized to Demon King.

"A young man like me said that it had passed. What a pardon."

"Good, your question is acute. The reign of Lünheit is justified."

The Demon King says so and continues happily somewhere.

"I see. I reminded me of Gomoviloa's strong face when she promoted me."

What kind of exchanges happened ...

However, the Demon King seemed to be satisfied alone and discontinued the audience.

"This audience was extremely meaningful. I will appear regularly and report your state of governance. I look forward to seeing you."

"Haha"

Thus, I was finally released before the Demon King.