Seiju no Kuni no Kinju Tsukai

21. "Countermeasures meeting"

The countermeasure meeting will take place at the headquarters facility of the Knights of the Holy Tree, he said.

From the school, to the right of the Holy Tree is the Grand Sacred Place.

The white and light green building on the left is the headquarters facility of the Knights of the Holy Tree.

I've seen it several times, but this is the first time I've actually stepped in.

When the sun was almost down, I was on the carriage that Mr. Makina had prepared for me heading to the headquarters facility.

Looks like Mr. Makina's already in the HQ facility.

Upon arrival in front of the building, the carriage entered the premises across the bounce bridge.

"Lord Sagara Crohiko. Welcome to the headquarters of the Knights of the Holy Tree."

It was Lili, the sister of the Sochute Commander, who welcomed me.

Unlike when I visited the school earlier today, I look like a regular uniform.

"Speaking of which, this is the first time you've had a direct word with me like this."

Lili smiles when she doesn't seem to be good at making a strong impression on her opponent.

Lili Sigmsos.

Sagara Krohiko.

Hold the hand offered and shake hands.

"Are you nervous?

"A little."

"Go to the conference room and you'll have your familiar face. Until then, patience."

"Thank you for your concern"

His expression is hard, but he seems like a good guy.

When I see it up close like this, I can see that it's more beautiful than looking at it from a distance.

The facial parts are surprisingly neat.

"Um, something on my face?

"Oh, no...... sorry. Well... there's a shadow of your brother."

I was embarrassed and deceived.

Lili smiled at her mouth this time, feeling natural.

"Yeah, they say that a lot"

I got the impression that you like your brother.

"Well, shall we go?"

Lili takes me and walks down the hallway of the white painted wall.

There is no boneless impression, it is a refined and elegant interior.

"This way. Ladies and gentlemen, we're all set."

Mr. Lilli opens the door to the meeting room.

Rectangular spacious room.

The impression is snug with no extra embellishments.

Chief Sochute and Mr. Makina, who were discussing something in the back of the room, noticed me.

The gaze of other members is poured over here as well.

One of them, Mr. Dearless, smiled at me.

"Are you here, Crohiko? Long time no see."

I greet Mr Dearless back and take the seat recommended by Mr Lilli.

A glance at Mr. Vanstos leaning against the wall gave me a small interview.

I'll return the meeting, too.

The next thing I did my gaze at was keeping my back on the wall as well in a symmetrical position with Mr. Vanstos - Currier Verstein.

Mr. Currier, with a good gaze, nods one instead of just saying hello.

This one, too, nods back small.

Mr. Makina must have spoken up.

Mr. Currier isn't a contestant either, so when it comes to being free, he's free.

At the time Lili took her seat, once, there was silence on the scene.

Captain Sochute begins his explanation of this raid.

The explanation being given now had a first ear part.

This raid was caused by retaliation in the battle against the inhabitants of the end-of-life township that occurred during the recapture of Fort Sairam earlier.

Based on the feeling of the captain's explanation, that seems to have been the result of discussions with Mr Makina.

To me, one of the targets, and to Currier, who interacted with the Seven Sins End Fang, you must have taken care not to have any spearheads.

The source of the information had also become the body that it had been brought from Fort Sairam, which it had reclaimed, not via Lokia.

"- That's how it got here. Who's got questions?

In response to the chief's query, raise your hand zero.

Somehow, there was a verse where some members realized that the current explanation was made up by some circumstance.

What no one points out is that's all the evidence the head of the regiment is trusted with?

"If not, we move on to tomorrow's countermeasures. This one will be led by Makina Renowsphere."

Mr. Makina moves himself forward slightly.

"I'm Makina Renowsphere. Earlier, we had a light discussion with the captain about how to deal with this attack."

Mr. Makina begins his explanation while checking the documents at hand.

"According to the information obtained, the enemy appears to be raiding during the Holy Martial Arts Festival"

A red-haired member raises his hand.

"If the goal is to kill an invited guest, isn't it normal to assume that they're going to be targeted on the move?

"Of course we won't miss the protection on the move. Because I don't even intend to completely pepper the information I get. Nevertheless, if there were no raids during the journey, the subsequent movements should be determined"

Mr. Makina hangs up the words once and looks over at the members.

"First, we divide into one line of the Holy King, one line of the Prince Geas, and one line of the Princess Hell for protection. Always keep your guard at your side even after entering the Grand Sacred Ground. The audience could be confused and the enemy could set up an assassination."

When Mr. Makina looked at it, the captain took on the continuation.

"Its guard, but Master Yugud asked for it"

Master Yugud?

It's the first name I've ever heard.

Lili, who was sitting next to me, whispers to tell me if it was on her face that she didn't know her first name.

"Lord Crohiko came to this country and the sun was shallow, wasn't it? Master Yugud is the second prince of this country. I was touring the region for fun, but I was recently returned to Wang Capital."

He looked like he wasn't sure if he should say it, then Mr. Lili continued.

"Prince Rodia, the First Prince, is sick and weak, so the next Holy King is said to be Master Yugud. So right now, Yugud has a lot of influence."

I cannot fail the request of the next Holy King.

After Prince Yugud's name came out, the colour of fatigue darkened to Mr. Makina's expression.

Perhaps, since she broke up with me until evening, she had taken to the castle to adjust for the day.

I guess that's when Prince Yugud's request was also heard.

From the reaction of that Mr. Makina, maybe he's a somewhat cumbersome person.

Speaking of which, Mr. Machina used to smell Mr. Cecily has a hot prince, but which one is he?

The captain sighs.

"For the protection of the One Row of the Holy King, I was nominated. After entering the Great Sacred Ground, me and a few members will always be beside the Holy King"

No heart or the captain is dissatisfied.

"The Holy King is also to be accompanied this time by Lord Wagnus and Lord Guiden. Honestly, if those two are around at all times, I'd feel good enough to protect them... but I can't help it if it's Prince Yugud's request. So, it's better to guard the guests."

The name of Mr. Vanstos and several members of the regiment was read out for the protection of Prince Gears' line.

In the line of Empress Hell was raised the name of the newly named members of the Eight Swords of the Holy Tree, with the exception of Isla's brothers, Node and Lili.

... protection, huh?

The power of the Ultimate No-10 Display Army is unknown, but Prince Gears has Mr. Shana and "Armored Warrior" Rose Claywall, and Empress Hell has Varaga Lumood from the Sixth House.

If they were here, I'd be more than comfortable protecting them.

Well, I suppose there's also the issue of face-to-face as an inviting country.

When it feels like listening, it doesn't seem like you can ignore the prince's intentions either...

Mr. Makina continues the conversation.

"Further on the move, Lili Sigmsos should follow the line of the Holy King, Sagara Crohiko and Currier Verstein the line of Prince Geas, and Node Horn the line of Empress Hell. However, those whose names have now been added will be asked, upon arrival at the Grand Sacred Ground, to observe the gates between East, West and North."

Mr. Makina flies his gaze in turn to a face as famous as he is now.

"If the pre-obtained information is correct, the enemy will be raiding after the start of the Holy Martial Arts Festival. Protective membranes will be stretched on the ceiling of the Grand Sacred Ground, so essentially, the entrance will only be at the east, west and north gates. If we protect this place, we'll be able to prevent the enemy from entering completely."

"After the audience entered the Grand Sacred Ground, the Grand Sacred Ground was banned from entering and leaving until all the games of the day were over. Pay the people around you whenever possible."

"... so stupid. Honestly, do you want to come straight from the front?

A red-haired member - Mr. Node - questioned him by trying to interrupt.

By the way, this is the first time I've heard of it in an earlier reading of the placement, and that red-haired member seems to be Ira's brother.

Mr. Node has arms and a difficult face.

"Should we think normally and consider that prior information, still a trap?

"That's why we don't fail to be vigilant, and we always put our guard on each dignitary. If the advance information is really correct, I'd really like to put all the personnel at the gate."

"You're not convinced of yourself. If you're going to make a frontal breakthrough in the middle of the enemy land, it's not normal in the minds of the people in the end town. It's crazy."

If it were revealed that the source of the information was the boss of the three major organizations in the end-of-life town, there would be no extra reliability of pre-information.

It will also take a considerable amount of time to convince those on this occasion that the Final No-10 Army is a group obsessed with rituals - formalities - by the time they are fanatical.

There is no guarantee or firm evidence to explain and convince.

Especially in circumstances that do not reveal the existence of Lokia.

Mr. Node flaunts his shoulder.

"That's not the Four Homicides."

"If you look at it differently - maybe you should think of the enemy as a threat equal to the Four Violents."

To Lili's one word, the air on the field became heavy all at once.

It is quite possible that not only the Seven Sins End Fang, but also the story of the Four Violent Disasters scattered in the Renounced Thread has been conveyed.

Still coming from the front - even if there is a matter of their fluency - we can do it without considerable confidence in our own power.

It seems like you should just be prepared that you might be that much of an opponent.

On this point, there will be nothing too alarming and bad.

"Shit... I wonder if those crazy people will crush his precious Sacred Martial Arts Festival..."

Mr. Node is talking to himself in such a frustrating manner that acceptance is about to happen.

The word "he" in his mouth probably refers to his sister, Ira.

At that time,

"Um, okay?

A modest small raise of hands was made by Mr. Dearless.

"During the current explanation, my name was not mentioned in any way..."

"You know I don't have to tell you. You are the exclusive guardian of Prince Yugud."

Mr. Dearless pokes his cheek wand.

"I knew, but hey..."

"Prince Yugud has also made a direct offer to 'give me Diares to protect me'. Do me a favor, Dearless."

"Yes, yes, well asked"

Here, a soothing mood flows indoors.

Lili explained to me in a whisper again.

"Dearless is Prince Yugud's favorite. Because he's the only one in this Knights with that rough temperament, Prince Yugud. Even without an immediate nomination, the Prince's protection would have been him."

I was wondering because I couldn't name the Knights of the Holy Trees number two, but I see, was that what happened?

This was followed by an explanation and confirmation of tomorrow's fine movements.

And - the day of the Second World War, came.