Episode 43

Then, for a while, I worked on a mod for Lünhite.

Surrounding the construction site with a large number of sandbags made by the dog corps over several days. In order to protect workers for a short time even in a sudden enemy attack. A few tens of seconds could save time, and a werewolf squad could rescue workers.

And I'm not telling anyone this, but when the encircled base is occupied by enemies, I plan to throw a gun barrel inside. I think it works well.

The problem is that Technician Kultse doesn't let me touch the gunpowder at all.

"Wait must never approach the" breath of a dragon! "

What a steep tone.

It's a secret to everyone, but I'm used to handling gunpowder.

In the previous life, they put firecrackers in empty cans, burned weeds with fireworks, and studied variously.

I will make a gun squadron soon.

I decided to watch the progress of the construction for the time being while planning to attach a bomb to the arrow of the large crossbow.

There are a lot of things to do, but the biggest concern is hero measures.

If it's as strong as the Demon King, I don't know how to be honest. The dimensions are too different.

At least, it's clear that even the whole Werewolf squad won't win.

Unfortunately, I don't know who the hero is or what he is doing or what he is doing.

Unlike the army, individual behavior is hard to predict. It wouldn't be surprising if he suddenly appeared in front of Lünheit Castle.

Anyway, here's the "Matu Lünheight". There are good enough reasons for the hero to attack.

At that time, we plan to pick up with a thousand skeletal soldiers, but it is difficult to capture with a single horse.

In the event of an emergency, consider the possibility of fighting the entire werewolf squad. Everyone has been prepared since he left Hidden Village.

But I don't want to fight ...

"Weid-sama has just returned!"

Only a few days later the old dogmen returned to Lünheit.

"Oh, I'm fine and above all, how was your recruitment?"

"Yes, five ..."

Isn't it five? Fifty people?

"500 people gathered!"

"Too many!"

Can you feed so much? A small town with a population of 3,000. The other day, 500 people have just started stationing.

"But they are gathered in front of the castle gate."

"Did you suddenly bring me?"

"If you can't afford the Demon King's army, you can move to Lünheit!"

These are brazen guys.

I hurriedly consulted with the dogmen's NCO class and hired 100 out of the 500 as recruits. Divide into Engineer and Crossbow Corps and regroup with 200 Corps and 100 Crossbow Corps.

The selection was left to the dog corps, so it would not be wrong. They have a certain sense of smell for choosing a companion.

The remaining 400 people will be employed as wall expansion workers for the time being. When the new wall is completed, let's build a new city and let it live.

Anyway, we need human resources now.

The population of Lünheit is now over 4,000, and Ayria will be busy with these processes for some time.

"I'm welcome to demons, but please adjust it a bit."

"Be sure to pay the tax, so please tolerate me."

With the shouting of the economy and the sound of construction echoing outside of Lünheit, the information I was waiting for finally came in.

"The brave party was staying in Schwerm in the north."

Mao, one of Lünheit's traders, reported this. A good looking man.

"One line? Is there more than one hero?"

"No, there is only one hero. The name is Ranhardt. It seems that there are three friends who assist him. All of them are quite skillful."

That's annoying. Humans suddenly become stronger when they form a cabal.

Speaking of Schwerm, however, it must have been completely destroyed by the Demon King's invasion. Now being recaptured by the Milaldia Alliance, can it be a stronghold?

"I saw the refugees returning and rebuilding the city. The heroes seemed to have regained security by driving out the nearby remnants of the Demon King."

This bastard had treated the second division as a remnant party. True.

Mao notices my gaze and grins grinning.

"I'm sorry. The emergency repairs on the destroyed walls and gates are now over, and 5,000 Schwerm troops will return soon."

Not good.

Schwerm is next to Bachen, the last city in which the Second Division stands. If 5,000 troops return to Schwerm, there is no way to win.

"Do you understand the movement of the Milaldia Alliance?"

"It's out of the scope of the request ..."

Mao said sorry and continued.

"I've been investigating a bit. The main forces of the Milaldia Alliance in the north are its 5,000 troops stationed in Schwerm and 10,000 civilian soldiers."

"Oh, thank you"

"The civil war soldiers seemed to be resting back in their respective towns as the war had subsided. If there was a large offensive, there would be a recall."

Alright, let's stick someone on Schwerm right away.

"A few of our squads are staying in Schwerm for business negotiations. If you meet outside the city, you can always tell us about the city."

"... Isn't it too much?"

Then Mao laughed.

"I believe that sincere cooperation has a sincere reward."

"It's really sincere cooperation."

As well as demons, there are various types of humans. Apparently, this kind of type should be a little careful.

But I'm grateful that useful information came in at once.

Let's go straight to the sword because the abdominal art gets tired.

"What is the sincere reward you want? It's not just money."

Mao looks happy.

"You're right. I want to welcome a few horses into my convoy."

"Reason?"

"Their leg and valor, and their negotiating power with the demons are valuable to traders. You don't need to belong to the Demon King."

Certainly, the human race has human wisdom and horse mobility. Even if you're not a trained warrior, don't kick it off if you're a wolf. With them, they can safely pass through demonic territories.

A few people, if they don't have to be soldiers, they can do anything.

But I beware of such a good story.

"Is that really the case?"

"Of course, we are looking for the best talent because both the Demon King and the traders are the same."

I'm not reluctant to give such a cunning guy personal connections and privileges ... I feel like there is something behind it.

Oh, I understand.

"Are you going to promote human networks with the Demon King Army by hiring a human race and use it for business?"

Mao clearly looks jagged and smiles awkwardly.

"Oops, have you gone away ..."

"It's a villain"

"It's a villain"

What a guy!

"No, we can't cooperate for that purpose. It's a hotbed of corruption."

Mao has a sad face. There was no need to be alert and open.

After a moment, I'll tell him.

"That's because I contributed a little more to the Demon Army."

"A little more?"

"Oh, a little more."

Be prepared to use it a lot.

Mao sighed and bowed to me.

"Let's do something more useful. We'll be giving you free information in the future, as Mr. Weid's personal spy."

This guy has a lot of negotiation drawers.

There is still something.

Appealing in the glance, Mao has also opened the door for negotiations.

"In addition, I will keep my hands on secretly procuring building materials for the wall. If a lot of building materials move, they will be immediately exposed to the enemy."

"What are you going to do specifically?"

To my question, Mao spread the map and showed it with her finger.

"We buy quality stone from southern cities, pretending to be merchants from the north and use them to rebuild the northern city."

"Hey, are there any merchants coming from the north to buy heavy stones?"

Mao smiles.

"In the north, there's a real need for a lot of stone for reconstruction now. You won't be suspicious if you come to buy from a distance."

I'm going to use the same human woes for this.

"It's a villain"

"It's a villain"

Mao smiles.

In the past life, I've seen a lot of these guys, but they're not the type of demons. This is usually over and over.

But it is also likely to be useful.

Will you use it as long as it helps the Demon King Army?

"Okay. I'll be grateful in the future. But if you get on the track, you'll get that neck."

"Keep in mind"

Mao bowed reverently.

After he leaves, I speak to the door in the next room.

"Monza"

"Yes, captain"

Monza, one of the best wolf corps intelligence agents, opened the door silently and appeared.

"Watch your guy in your squad."

She looked happy and smiled lightly.

"If you betray, will you kill me?"

"You can make it bumpy, but bring it alive."

"I understand."

Well, how do you fall?