Reincarnation into the Barrier Master

Episode 442: It's a roundabout.

Miyagi (cucumber) of the Headata Empire. Between those glances, the emperor, Headata Shure Heat, had a harsh look on his face. Such a look is very rare with a warm and sincere look on his face. Before him stands his brother, the Duke of Vairas, with a pale look on his face.

"When the hell did that happen?

"Ha...... According to the news, about five days ago."

"For the Empire, it is a matter of sincerity."

"Yes...... In some cases, we know if it involves the rise and fall of the Empire."

"You can't just shut up and overlook it."

"Yes, if you respond as soon as possible"

"Okay."

"Um... Your Majesty"

"What?

"On Agarta's brother-in-law, too, to this effect..."

"No, it doesn't extend to that. This time it will be enough for us"

"I'm in awe"

Vaillas offered a respectful thank you and looked back softly. There was a pair of men and women on one knee and in awe. The two bowed their heads toward the emperor in depth, as they would imitate him.

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Flea and powdered snow also began to strike the capital of Agarta. I looked back at the office window blurring.

You're almost done this year. I was kind of in a rush this year. Thanks to that, birthday parte

It's a line break. I couldn't open the y. How old am I? Twenty-seven... You've been so busy killing yourself with all sorts of things that your age won't come out any time soon. I want to relax a little more next year......

With that in mind, the door is knocked. Encouraging him to enter, what a bunch of kunogens and ricos took him in.

"Rico......? What? What's the matter? Knogen? What?

I haven't done anything nasty, but for some reason I'm in a hurry to see Rico. No, you're never freaking out about Rico. It's not because I'm afraid of getting mad at you. I mean, I don't remember doing anything to piss me off... If I had any idea, I would have told Eryl and Alilia that I wouldn't tell my mom and had enough cake. No way, that's what you found out? 'Cause I ate something other than his time...... No, I don't think Eryl and the others will tear the secret apart. No, wait, wait, wait. Maybe Siddie noticed? So, he was questioned and confessed. Yeah? Then there's no explanation for Knogen being here. Uh... WHAT!?

"Keep your eyes peeling a lot, will you be okay?

Kunogen has a worrying look on his face. I give it back to me, cough it up with Cohon and take a seat.... Rico, don't look at me like that.

"I apologize for letting you take the time out of your busy business. I need to talk to you about something. I also wanted to hear Knogen's opinion, so I asked him to be present."

"Consultation? What?

"The kingdom of Burreal has moved its army."

"The Kingdom of Burreal?

Rico turns his gaze to Knogen. With that in mind he points to Barreal's position by spreading the paper he had in his hand over his desk.

"A month ago, the Bureaucratic army, which left Wang Capital, crossed the sea and attacked the Dorga of neighboring Warlov Empire. And we still occupy this place."

"This is... You've got eyes on a good spot. If we hold this place down, this country can head east whenever it wants. Depending on how you do it, you can also storm the heap data. Besides, if you get invaded from the south, it's going to work well as a fort."

"That's Master Linos. I think you're exactly right. This is the largest port of the Warlov Empire. If you can hold this place down, you won't be able to trade as widely as you've ever done, so as an empire, in a way, you'll be in the shape of a blade sticking down your throat."

"Why are the two countries in contention?

"That's what I'm not sure about."

"Yeah? What do you mean?

"For once, on the Barreal side of the line, soldiers from my own country were killed by soldiers from the Warlov Empire. That's why I attacked..."

"Then punish the guilty soldier and you'll be fine."

"Yes..."

"Well, do you mean whatever reason to set up a fight?

Kunogen has a bitter laugh in my words.

"That's what I'm talking to Linos about."

"Well, consultation is. What does that have to do with us?

"The attacked Warloff Empire is related to the Headata Empire."

"Huh? Really?

"He is married to Vairas, the daughter of Emperor Warloff."

"Ah is that right? Sure, he was pretty pretty, wasn't he?

Rico nods slowly. I've seen you in Miyagi about twice, but I have the image of a classy person who seems to grow up.

"The Warloff Empire has attempted to recapture the Dorga on several occasions, all of which have failed. And I asked Headata for reinforcements, and this is failing, too."

"You can't win by organizing coalitions... What about the troops?"

"Warloff, the Burreal Army is 10,000 against the Hedata Coalition."

"Huh. Even though that's all the difference in strength...? I hate to say this, but either the Warloff and Headata commanders are too pompous, or there are more commanding commanders on the Burreal side."

"Probably both of them"

Kunogen is grinning bitterly as he scratches his cheeks poly.

"I don't know the Warloff commander, but the commander of Headata is General Reisen."

"Lysen?"

"When we were staring at each other on the Irvej River during the battle against the Ramarons..."

"Oh, that Osama? Sure, you became commander of the Northern Army in Lafayence's succession. Were you still there?

"I have been treated as an active military officer all my life. Unless he says he's quitting, it's basically going to stay that way."

"But you can't win the battle, what's the point of being a commander?

"Exactly."

With that said, Knogen turns his gaze to Rico reluctantly.

"My brother asked me to talk to him. He asked for reinforcements."

"Why did you come to Rico? Why don't you just tell me?"

"Linos is the king of Agarta. When my brother asks Linos directly, it becomes a discussion between the state and the state. My brother sent me a letter through Lady Townsend because he didn't want it on the table."

That's what Rico says, he gives me a letter. There, it said, was a recent update on Arrows, the Crown Prince, and he looked forward to seeing Eryl, the pardoning daughter-in-law.

"Yeah? That's it. You don't know what you're asking us for."

Rico had a slightly bewildered look on my words, but eventually he turned his straight eyes.

"This is... Linos, so I'm telling you, this is actually a cipher."

"Cryptography?"

"When the royal family of the Headata Empire exchanges letters with each other, depending on the content, it can mean something else. This letter calls for reinforcements."

To Rico's words, Kunogen follows.

"Apparently, the Allied forces withdrew after extensive damage, although apparently glued."

"So, you've been requesting reinforcements from the Agarta army? I still don't see why I have to go around like this if I'm going to ask for a grand reinforcement."

"You must be in quite a hurry"

"Ho."

"To observe, the coalition winning by number must have set foot in the battle to ensure that they could win. But I lost. I guess sitting on the main ground saying Dorga is intolerable neither Warloff nor Headata. I want to reclaim this land as soon as possible, but two failures are unacceptable... Nevertheless, both countries have faces. So I guess that's why we're doing this kind of roundabout."

"I wonder what it is."

"Linos......"

"What is it, Rico?

"Please meet my brother once."

"... right"

"This is my guess...... I think he's doing something like this because he has something in mind. I'm sure you'd like to see Linos inside."

"Okay. If that's what Rico says..."

I turn my gaze out the window again. The snow was getting intense......