Shinigami ni Sodaterareta Shoujo wa Shikkoku no Ken wo Mune ni Idaku

─ ─ Gallia Fortress Command Office

Ninehardt, who came to Fortress Gallia as a liaison officer, had reported to Paul a joint proposal by the First and Seventh Armies to recapture Fort Casper. Otto is frowning from time to time as he runs his eyes on the op-ed.

"─ I see. That sounds like what Lamberto's thinking. If we take Fort Casper, there will certainly be no more hindsight worries. We will also be able to move our troops fully towards the recapture of the Keel Fortress..."

So out of words, Paul looked up to the ceiling with his sigh. Cigar smoke abounds, as if a deep fog were in place.

"... any concerns?

"Mm-hmm. I have a lot of concerns... but I have no idea why I'm reclaiming Fortress Keel at this time."

Otto grins bitterly as he scratches his cheek at the words of a slightly caged Paul. Seeing those two, Ninehardt slightly hoisted the edge of his lips.

(I see. Apparently Lt. Gen. Paul and Lt. Col. Otto are in a negative position for this operation)

The recapture of the Keel Fortress is the life of Alphonse. Paul's statement is irresistible for being accused of disrespect, but Ninehardt never mentions it. Personally, I agree with you. I would never put it in my mouth, but both Cornelius and Lamberto would think the same thing.

In the first place, Alphonse's life was too reckless.

Alphonse was never a foolish man, but it was a bad time to be king. When the Xian Emperor proclaimed the unity of the continent, he was only in his second year in office. In a time of peace, he would have slowly learned his reason as king and become the monarch of a corner (or so).

But now it was a vortex of war, and the kingdom was in peril. Without a long enough time to learn something, we can't extract to respond ad hoc.

Such a bitter tactic conceived by Alphonse is the recapture of Fortress Keel by the First Army. The collapse of the kingdom began only after the fortress of Keel was seized. Perhaps you thought that if you could take back the Keel fortress, you could also recover this disadvantaged situation.

Yes, Ninehardt deduces, understands, and, based on it, speaks to Paul.

"─ Surely what Lieutenant General Paul said is most appropriate, but all this is the life of His Majesty. Besides, it's true that even if we stay defensive, things don't get better."

"... right. I offered not to pry. Let's get back to it. Where do you think the Imperial Army will intercept you as you march to Fort Casper?

In Paul's inquiry, Ninehardt points to a point on a map spread out on his desk. Otto seemed to have the same opinion, and he snorted loudly.

"The Imperial Army will undoubtedly place soldiers on the Plains of England. It's a great place to move a great army. We're going to march on this land, too."

The shortest route to Fort Casper is beyond the Plains of Illis. Otherwise, the route requires us to trample through vast forest areas or narrow valleys. Both routes are major detours, and terrain is not suitable for moving large armies. In fact, the choice was narrowed down to one.

"I agree. Then we must defeat the enemy in the Plains of England and drop Fort Casper as soon as possible. It's very difficult."

Ninehardt nods silently at Paul, who speaks in a painful voice. The strength of the First and Seventh Mixed Armies is 55,000, compared to the projected strength of 50,000 at Fort Casper. In numbers, the Royal Army is outnumbered. The number of "profits" in the battle is attributed to dust and mustard, such as some excellent tactics. Normally, I'm pretty sure the Royal Army is in your favor.

However, if reinforcements are sent from Fort Keel, the situation will be easily reversed. It is more obvious than seeing fire that the Royal Army is driven into retreat.

Paul's remarks are based on that. Ninehardt doesn't have the answer to that. Otto also has his mouth firmly pulled and tied, frowning.

The sound of knocking on the door inadvertently sounds as the bitter air wraps the three of them. Along with Otto's entry permit, one soldier came in.

"Is this an urgent matter?

"Ha, speaking, I'm sorry. An Olivia Secret Service commander just reported the recapture of Fort Lamburg!

"No! That's good news."

"All bandits sweep. to move on to the next mission."

"Okay. Give new instructions later. Until then, order the conductors to stand by."

"Ha, got it!

Soldiers leave the room early. To the good news of sudden descent, the bitter air until earlier turns into something calm. That air is made mainly by Paul, who is loosening his cheeks.

"Hehe. Looks like Brigadier Olivia did a brilliant job. Don't get mad if you don't have extra large cakes ready by the time you get back."

"Ha... bullshit like that again. I'll be in good shape, so definitely stop it."

When Otto gets embarrassed, he says, "Still a stiff head," and Paul laughs luxuriously. I shook my head just to lament the way it looked, Otto exhaling deeply. I cannot forbid sympathy as the position of the same deputy, but not now. I heard a word I wouldn't listen to and asked Otto to to eat it in.

"Maybe the person we're talking about is about that Brigadier Olivia?

"Hmm?... Oh, you're right. I'm talking about Brigadier Olivia, who used to raise the report."

(Is it still true? As far as I can tell, you mean you're not in the fortress right now...)

One of the reasons I came to Fortress Gallia was to meet Brigadier Olivia. I fully understand it's a public/private confusion, but I still wanted to say a word of thanks.

"What have you done? You're softening things up."

"─ Oh, I'm sorry. Actually, Major General Rants, who was taken over by Zamuel, is my best friend. I wanted to thank Lieutenant Olivia for taking advantage of my enemies."

Paul's face, whose cheeks were loose, turns into something magical, into Ninehardt's confession wondering what to answer.

"Well, Major General Rants'... was it? You've lost a man who's a shame."

Paul groans as he strokes his beautifully bald head. It was a short word, but it conveyed enough of what it was like to be mourning death.

"Thank you. I'm sure Major General Rants will be pleased to hear what Lieutenant General Paul has to say."

"Hmm. I don't know about that..."

Paul presses the cigar against the ashtray. As the heavily painful air began to drift again, I slapped Otto in the palm of his hand like he had come up with something.

"What's up? Did you come up with any good ideas?

"Yeah. This is this operation, but I came up with a few ideas that I'd like to try. If we do well, we may be able to take Fort Casper before enemy reinforcements arrive."

"Well, that's a good thing... are you going to use Brigadier Olivia again?

When Paul tells him like he's stunned, Otto hoists up the edge of his mouth.

"My lord, now Brigadier Olivia is the strongest" pawn "in the Seventh Army. I don't have a hand in not using this. If you want to make this operation a little more successful, even more so."

"Okay, okay. Then let me hear the plan and the plan."

Next to Paul, who laughs bitterly, Otto coughs. After a slight silence, Otto uses the map to talk about the proposed operation.

Ninehardt was honestly surprised. Otto is a thorough realist. Therefore, we do not underestimate or overestimate the power of any enemy ally. Brigadier Olivia, whom the Otto calls the strongest pawn in the Seventh Army. What the hell is she like? I'm interested in Russia.

(Still hard to believe, but girl enough to take down that Zamuel. You must look horrible in the world)

To conclude so, Ninehardt listened to Otto's proposed operation.