Episode 361

Two days have passed since Zakar learned about the war treasures.

While I'm in a room in the Royal Palace meeting with the courtiers of Kwor, I hear a howl of a werewolf.

That's probably Monza, but I'm not so confident in howling.

The OS installed in my brain is for humans, so it's a little weak in that area.

"How did you do, Mr. Weid?"

The elder servant asked me, so I bowed and sat down.

"I'm sorry. It looks like we have to go soon."

"Then, Zakar-me ..."

"Yes. According to my reports, he is leading about 500 cavalry."

"It's a bit overwhelming for 'Search for His Majesty'"

Not only the samurai but also other senior officials looked sober. But at the same time, I feel a sense of relief.

In search of a treasure to become a war god, Zachar seems to have escaped from the royal capital with his help.

Ichigo-chan and the ostensible task of "searching for the king" are taking on the role, but they are effectively fleeing at night.

Queen Faslin makes a mysterious look.

"Is there more than 4,000 soldiers under Zakar? Why not take them all?"

I want that to be heard from Zakar, but I will answer as far as I know.

"Probably a logistics issue. From now on, to the hinterland of Kayankaka, Zakar must continue to arrange for food and lodging for his soldiers. Would be difficult. ''

All princes are counting on the next king to be born soon. There is no reason to support Zakar.

Zakar was unable to get the support of the lords, and he could not openly loot, so he departed with only 500 cavalry.

"And there's another thing about arranging equestrians. Infantry would take too long to move, so maybe you're just focusing on cavalry."

In fact, almost all Zakar mercenaries are infantry. Few have been trained in cavalry, and few have horses.

It is impossible to procure 500 new war horses in the royal capital without stealing from the SS.

Probably just a riding horse and just 500. Of course, you can't fight with such a horse.

War horses can fight and fight without panic, because the cost of training and maintenance is terribly high.

I continue to explain, as if I'm circumventing my inner heart.

"As long as Zachar has virtually escaped, the mercenaries left in the royal capital can be considered abandoned. I accompany him. ''

"Is it safe?"

Queen Faslin said anxiously and reminded me of what I had always wanted to say.

"I don't know, but there's one thing that's definitely right."

"what do you want?"

"All of the mercenaries are struggling to get food. Those who return are good, but those who don't can quickly turn into bandits if they can't get the food."

"Oh dear……"

Queen Faslin is frightened, and courtiers look anxious.

I sue just here.

"So please give them assurance of food, clothing and shelter. If life is fulfilled, the royal capital will be somewhat safer."

"What so"

"Yes"

For those who have never been in poverty, the pain will be difficult to understand.

"Few are suffering from hunger, wind and rain, anxious about tomorrow's life, despised by many, and still trying to be right."

The former were wolves, and the humans were many.

"I don't understand the fright of the hungry until it's gone. It can destroy the country from the inside. I've seen it in a foreign land."

Actually, I just studied in world history, but to be persuasive, let me say so.

Duke Carfal, who was present, muttered with his arms folded.

"It may be what Mr. Weid said. I was chased the city, and when I was traveling in the wilderness with my wife and child, it seemed pretty much with resentment and heartlessness. Was it ...? "

He said nothing more, but he could imagine he would have done anything to protect his wife and children.

That's because I am.

Duke Amani smiles.

"Now let's consider the treatment of mercenaries, our lords and courtiers. As long as the mercenaries observe the laws of Kuwait, I want to protect their employment."

"Thank you"

As I bowed, the royal clerk came in.

He hands the documents to the Chief of Law, which is responsible for Kuwait's law, and bows out.

The Chief of Law, who has confirmed the documents, says to me.

"We have issued a permit to apprehend Zachar and his aides in assassinating His Majesty the King. He will be executed immediately if he does not."

"Thank you. I will keep it."

This allows me to restrain Zakar, but this is likely to be the cause of his killing.

I don't think he's going to be quiet.

Queen Faslin looks up at me.

"Be careful, Mr. Weid. For his wife."

Ilia's smile crosses her head for a moment.

She seemed fine from the occasional letter, but it was her. Surely, my heart must have been killed.

I bow to the queen.

"I'm grateful for you. I'll be sure to bring you Kwal to see your child's face, and for His Majesty the King and His Prince."

Well, I have to catch him.

Later that day, I set out with a wolf squad.

Of the 56 Werewolf squads, leave two squads, eight, in the Imperial City for contact and escort of the Queen. The remaining forty-eight move under my command.

Carry your own hidden magic rifle, this time preparing to fight seriously.

"Now, there are nearly 4,000 mercenaries left in the royal capital, is it okay to have the Queen's escort alone?"

Jerikh glances anxiously at the royal city behind.

I smiled.

"It can't be helped. It's dangerous if there are not more than 500 soldiers of Zakar, and all of them will be in danger. The mercenaries who remain in the royal capital will let the king's relics do their best."

Fern is also worried.

"But are those people okay?"

"The good people aren't the only people; the bad guys are the people of Kuwait, and there are criminals and villains. Together they're the king and noble."

I didn't have the power to put it together, so I pushed it with the army of a Demon King and a werewolf, but a real royal aristocrat could do without it.

I'm going to tell myself about halfway and keep going.

"If this situation could not be managed, this country will not last as long as a prince's adult anyway, so you have to do it."

When it's bad ... well, why not get into "Mildia's Commonwealth of Kwal"?

I hope not.

"Well, everyone. We're now heading to Mount Kayankaka, a sacred place where the war god's treasures are.

Watching them nod, I continued.

"The Zakars are half a day ahead of the 500 cavalry, but catch up as soon as we transform."

"When will you start?"

Monza is smiling, seemingly uncontrollable.

I showed the map.

"Beyond the city of Pesmet, the most upstream, if you have a nearby town, you can escape there. Zakar doesn't think of any civil sacrifice, so I want to avoid street fighting."

In Calfar, there are casualties among the citizens, and many have been destroyed.

Only warriors need to die on the battlefield.

"To Prince Peshmet, a return letter from Warkel sent me a letter. The werewolf troops could be replenished, but the Zakars could not be replenished. After Peshmet, there was no city, so the nature of Zachar was Will come out. ''

Since the "mountain people" who live on Mount Kayankaka are not Khulans, there is no reason Zakar should hesitate to loot.

Fern laughs crazy.

"But it's impossible to plunder the people of the mountains, right?"

"As many as 500 mercenaries would be impossible ..."

I open the manuscript of "The Inherited Secret Book". Here, unlike what was read by Zakar, all content is copied. The detailed location of the sacred place was also noted.

I finally learned from this secret book, but Kayankaka is probably the best place to store the war treasures in Japan.

"Zakal is to be deferred. While they are lost in the mountains, they head ahead near Kayankaka summit. The temple dedicated to the war treasure is here."

"Oh, captain!"

The werewolf smiled grinning.