Santairiku Eiyuuki

"Well, I never thought I'd see a meal like this on the battlefield!

King Ludwig I said in a good mood.

A sumptuous Lemurian meal was laid out in front of him.

Sitting around the same table as Ludwig I are ......

I'm not sure what to say.

The best food is in Lemuria, after all.

Says Cecilia sorrowfully.

Cecilia spends six months of the year in Lemuria, but ...... the food in Lemuria doesn't seem to suit Cecilia's taste.

Although Cecilia was trying to be moderate, the food in Nova Lemuria was still very delicious.

Her palate naturally learned to appreciate luxury.

Cecilia was also unhappy with the fact that she could not freely take a bath in Lemuria.

Water is precious.

That's why Cecilia was actively working on the reconstruction of Lemuria in order to improve her own living environment.

But the problem is that it tastes too good. When I go back to my home country, ...... the soldiers might start a mutiny. ...... Don't tell me that's what you want?　Hahahaha!

With a joke, King Ludwig I praised the logistics capabilities of the Lemurian Empire.

The Lemurian Empire is probably the only country in the world that can prepare fresh and abundant food for 200,000 people.

When it comes to infrastructure and food storage technology, the Lemurian Empire surpasses the Kingdom of Fars.

Hercule showed this to King Ludwig I, his subordinate lords and knights, and even his own soldiers.

Currently, the Lemurian Empire is the one that is supporting the 60,000 troops that came as reinforcements.

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It's a great way to make sure you're getting the most out of your money.

I'm not sure what to do.

In addition, Hercule had no intention of bearing all the expenses related to the mission, nor did he intend to pay any gratuity.

And King Ludwig I had no intention of accepting it either.

This is because if all the money is paid by Hercule, the ......

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Since they had mobilized to the limit of their national power, they were naturally already under a heavy financial burden.

I can't bear any more burden.

I'm glad you're enjoying ...... it, so can we move on to some serious discussion and weighing of ideas?

Hercule said as he sipped his grape juice.

There was no grape juice being served here.

And so it should be.

It's because a very important discussion is about to take place between the three of us.

Hmm, let me start with a straightforward question.　Your Majesty, Hercule. What would you like to see as the end of this war?

It is easy to start a war.

It is easy to start a war, but difficult to end it.

Therefore, it is important to set the conditions for victory at .......

As for me, the only way to win this war is for the Kingdom of Fars to stop the possibility of the ...... infidels coming out of the Album Sea.

King Ludwig I did not enter this war out of righteousness and faith.

He did not enter the war out of righteousness or faith. He wanted to prevent the pagan forces from reaching the Album Sea.

If he could do that, his business in this war would be over.

It's a good thing that you're not the only one who has a problem with this.

That's good to know. ...... For me, the conditions for victory are to drive the infidels back from the land, and to defend it. Your objectives and mine are aligned.

"Does that land include the Kingdom of Hayastan?

Ludwig I asked with a smile on his face, but without any smile in his eyes.

What King Ludwig I wants to protect are the provinces of Suria and Misr.

Since the Kingdom of Hayastan does not face the Album Sea, ......

If the Kingdom of Fars would pull out on the condition that the Kingdom of Hayastan be ceded, it was only natural that he would want to push for it.

'Naturally, it is included. I'm also the king of the Kingdom of Hayastan. ...... And the Kingdom of Hayastan is a Messianic nation. At the Council of Nova Lemuria, it was decided to protect our Messianic brethren from the infidels. Therefore, the Kingdom of Hayastan is included in our defense.

Naturally, from Hercule's point of view, the Kingdom of Hayastan is an object of defense.

In the first place, the reason why Hercule did not make peace with the concessions of the Kingdom of Fars was to protect the Kingdom of Hayastan.

If I remember correctly, the Kingdom of Hayastan is an Alethian kingdom, isn't it?　It's a heretical sect that supports monosexism.

And as King Ludwig I, I have no desire to shed blood for the Kingdom of Hayastan.

Naturally, it was only natural for him to ask Hercule to give up the Kingdom of Hayastan if he had to.

The Queen of Hayastan, Lunalie, is an orthodox woman. Of course, I'm Orthodox, too. Therefore, the doctrine of the Kingdom of Hayastan is orthodox and I am a fellow citizen.

"But the majority of the people remain Alectian, don't they?　You have tolerated the Alectian faith in your country. Isn't the majority of the nobility still Alectian?

"In the first place, there is no text in the Council of Nova Lemuria that excludes heretical sects. So even if the majority in the Kingdom of Hayastan is Alectian, as long as it is a Messianic nation, it is subject to defense.

"Hmm?　That's a misinterpretation. My theologians were only defending the orthodox Messianic people. ......

In the first place, the majority in the provinces of Suria and Misr are also Aretarians. The majority in the provinces of Shulia and Misr are also Aretan, and if the provinces of Shulia and Misr are to be defended, it makes sense to include the kingdom of Hayastan.

"It doesn't matter which teachings the people believe in. The important thing is whether the ...... nobles believe in the correct teachings. The nobles who rule the Shuria and Misrule provinces are orthodox. But what about the Kingdom of Hayastan?

Hercule doesn't want to lose the Kingdom of Hayastan.

King Ludwig I wants to make him give up the Kingdom of Hayastan.

The war of words between the two continues.

The one who stopped it was ...... Cecilia.

I'm not sure what to make of it.

I'm not sure what to say.

The eyes of Hercule and Ludwig I were drawn to Cecilia.

Cecilia said to them unabashedly and rather intimidatingly.

Cecilia said to them in an unabashedly intimidating manner, "I will not allow you to give even a single piece of our sacred land to the filthy infidels. Even if it is a land inhabited by heretics. Do you understand?　Any concession to the heathen in the defense of the land, even a single copper coin, will incur the wrath of the Lord.

The leader of this pagan crusade was nominally Cecilia.

From Cecilia's point of view, there was no way she could tell them to compromise with the pagans.

In particular, she would have to protect the easily identifiable goal of "the land.

The Grand Alliance of the Messianic Church was proposed in Cecilia's name, even if it was actually Hercule's proposal.

Therefore, its failure would cause Cecilia to lose her authority.

"No matter how much blood is spilled?　Your Holiness.

When King Ludwig I asked this, Cecilia replied aloofly.

Those who shed their blood in defense of the land will surely be redeemed in the next life. As the one who holds the keys to heaven, I assure you.

Cecilia was in a position to offer neither money nor soldiers.

However, she does have the right to speak.

Cecilia has lent her name to Hercule and Ludwig I.

But it is important to protect them from the clutches of the infidels in order to lead them to orthodoxy and correct teaching. If we abandon the Alexians, they will become even more superstitious.

It would be in Cecilia's best interest to protect the kingdom of Hayastan.

It would be in Cecilia's best interest to protect the kingdom of Hayastan, because it would improve the Alecthians' feelings toward the Orthodox.

Heretics are the enemy of the Orthodox Messianic Church, but they are also the frontier.

The more converts there are, the more power the Church has and the more revenue it receives, including the one-tenth tax ...... and the more influence Cecilia has.

I'm sure you'll agree with me. But I'm not sure if ...... my vassals will be convinced. ......

It seems that King Ludwig I, thinking that the odds are against him, has changed his strategy.

No, ...... maybe they didn't expect much in the way of getting the Kingdom of Hayastan to give up in the first place.

We are here to protect our fellow Messiahs. We are here to protect our fellow Messiahs, not to protect the personal interests of His Majesty Hercule of the ...... Lemurian Empire. If the ...... knights think that our blood and sweat are being used to secure the interests of the Lemurian Empire, they will return to their home countries. And there's nothing I can do to stop it.

Hercule and King Ludwig I.

The position of King Ludwig I is strong.

I'm not sure what to make of this.

"You want money?

I'm not sure what to say.

No way!　We are not mercenaries. We are not here for money, but for righteousness and faith. So while we don't ask for money,...... isn't there a minimum level of sincerity?

I'd like to hear you speak plainly.

I'd like you to get straight to the point. - I'd like you to correct the unequal trade treaties that were signed before. Specifically, improve the tariff rates.

The Lemurian Empire and the Fulling Kingdom made peace during the Edelna War, and since then there has been active trade.

It's not always in the best interest of the Fullerling Kingdom, however.

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It's a good idea. That's the price to pay, of course.

One more thing.

It's a good thing that I'm not the only one.

I am willing to pay blood and sweat for the defense of the Messianic homeland. But I will not fight to satisfy your needs. I've heard that this war is largely a battle for control of trade between the Lemurian Empire and the Kingdom of Fars.

Strictly speaking, it is a struggle for supremacy within the Havilah Peninsula.

This is the reason that the Lemurian Empire and the Kingdom of False started the war.

We will cooperate with your territorial preservation as long as you give us preferential tariffs. But we can't cooperate with you in the battle for control of trade or the seizure of the Farus Kingdom's territory. Do you understand?

Even if we can't take the territory from the Kingdom of Fars.

Even if we can't take the trading rights in the Havilah Peninsula from the Kingdom of Fars.

Even if we can't take the trading rights from the Kingdom of Fars, even if the Kingdom of Fars takes the trading rights from us.

Once you have secured your territorial integrity - in Ludwig I's case, the safety of the provinces of Suria and Misr - make peace with the Kingdom of Fars as soon as possible.

That was King Ludwig I's demand to Hercule.

You're right. This is a war for the defense of the land of the Messiahs, not a war of aggression. It is not a war of aggression. Anything more than defense would be against the purpose of the alliance.

Cecilia agreed with King Ludwig I.

For Cecilia, it would be easier for her to proselytize if they "invaded", but since she had made Ludwig I concede on the Hayastan Kingdom, she probably thought that she would have to ask Hercule to concede here.

When asked by King Ludwig I and Cecilia, Hercule ......

A small, sniffling.

"We have no intention to invade. You have a good point.

I agreed.

"You got me there, Behnam.

The Pagan Crusade.

That's what the allied forces of Lemuria and Fulling called themselves.

And the leader of the alliance was the little girl who had attended Scheherazade and Hercule's wedding earlier - the chief priestess of the Messianic religion.

It's horrible. ...... is Messianism.

Messianism is a particularly fanatical faith among all religions.

Sasan VIII and Behnam thought.

Because occasionally it shows this kind of unity.

Whenever there is a war between the Lemurian Empire and the Kingdom of Phallus, some of the Messianists within the Kingdom of Phallus will riot.

However, this movement of ...... Messianists does not originate from the exclusivity, aggressiveness, or fanaticism of Messianism.

It is more fundamental to the organizational structure of the religion of messianism.

The Messianic religion is extremely organized, bureaucratic, centralized, and has strong vertical and horizontal connections.

A normal polytheistic temple is often terminated in a single temple.

Even if the temples are dedicated to the same deity, even if they are neighbors, they are completely different temples and have no horizontal connection.

Messianism, however, is different.

Messianism, or more strictly the Messianic Church, has succeeded in creating a strong sense of belonging to the Church by creating a hierarchical structure.

The Messianic Church is a kind of state without territory and military power.

But King Fulling is not so auspicious as to go to war for his faith, is he?　The Lemurian Empire must have promised him some kind of concession.

Still, it was astonishing that he had brought tens of thousands of reinforcements.

Sasan VIII's evaluation of the head of the Messianic Church, the Chief Priestess - the Princess Priestess - was greatly enhanced.

The one who mediated between the Emperor of Lemuria and King Fulling was, without a doubt, that princess priestess.

Regardless of whether they win or lose this war.

Whether they win or lose this war, it is a definite fact that they will have to create a diplomatic window for the Princess Priestess who has the ability to mobilize such a large army.

"So, what can I do for you?　Your Majesty.

We can't bow to her when we haven't lost yet. But I don't think they're going to bow to us either.

At least the Fullerling army hasn't fought a single battle yet.

I'm sure the Emperor of Lemuria will not allow you to run back without a fight.

I'm also worried about Black Thrust's movements. If King Fullerling moves, then Black Thrust will move as well.

There was no way that the Emperor of Lemuria hadn't called out to Kurotsuki.

In addition, as of ......, information has arrived that a fleet of the Lemurian Empire is sailing along the coast of the Havilah Peninsula.

It's hard to say that the navy of the Kingdom of Fars is very strong.

If they invade our territorial waters, ...... the Kingdom of Fars will have a sword at its throat.

This is a very bad thing.

So.

I'm not sure what to do.

I'm not sure what the problem is.

...... You look like you're having a lot of fun, though.

Befnum pointed out.

Sasan VIII looked a little surprised and touched his face with his hand.

Indeed, Sasan VIII was smiling.

He hadn't noticed it himself.

"Kuku kuku .......

Sasan VIII gave a small laugh.

"Think about it!　You can fight two of the most famous generals in the west at the same time.　There is nothing more delightful and enjoyable than that!

Sasan VIII laughed out loud as he shouted this.

Then he waved one hand and clenched his fist.

'As soon as the soldiers have rested, we will march on them!　We will defeat the Emperor of Lemuria and the King of Fulling ...... all together!

Three days later.

Three days later, the Phallus army began to march again.

The pagan crusaders and the Phallus army.

The two armies faced each other on the same battlefield ...... as a few days ago, the land of Ilkhamus.

Fluttering in the east was a flag with a golden eagle and sun on a red background.

The male of the east. The Kingdom of Phallus.

The "conqueror of the world" Sasan VIII, the "Sun King," is in overall command.

Against him is a red cross on a white background.

And the eight flags of Lemuria, Hayastan, Bulgaron, Chelda, Tretum, Fulling, Edelna, and the Church of Messiah.

The Grand Alliance of the Messianic Church, versus the pagan crusaders.

The commander-in-chief is the Princess Priestess and Pope, "Saint Cecilia Peter", the "Guide of Faith".　

The Emperor of the Lemurian Empire, the "Champion of the Three Continents," Hercule I, the "Holy Light Emperor," and the "Knight among Knights," Ludwig I, the "Lion King," are in command.

Thus, a great battle that will be engraved in history for all time to come.

The battle that announced the beginning of the Middle Ages to the world with blood and rage.

The world, history, and ...... will witness who the true hero is.

The Second Battle of Ilkhamus, also known as ......

The Second Battle of Ilkhamus, also known as the Second Battle of Ilkhamus, the Battle of the Three Empires, has begun.