─ ─ Winsome Castle Command Office

In the Almheim Plains, Lt. Col. Volmer Ganglett is taking over.

Gayer, who had been informed of the assault by a decree, was visiting the Commander's Office in a hurry.

My lord, I'd like to report to you as soon as possible.

"If you look at that creepy face, you'll see what's going on... but let's talk about it. But in a short time."

Rosenmarie says as she makes an extraordinary appearance of the paperwork stacked on her desk.

"Ha, Lt. Col. Volmer engages troops of the Seventh Army. It was in the hands of a monster, and he said he had reached an unbroken end. Still, there are approximately two thousand and five hundred dead. The damage is immense."

Guyel gives the report. Rosenmarie, who received it unconstitutionally, threw it at her desk after a light glance.

"Did you slaughter Volmer? Nevertheless, if human annihilation can be destroyed by monsters, I won't take care of you. Doesn't Guy think so, too?

"My lord!... not when you're making such a joke. It has to be easy for Volmer to tear."

When Guy gets embarrassed, Rosenmarie laughs cously.

"Well, don't be so annoying. As I've told you before, I just need to smash it together. So, who's the guy?

The man who refrains next to Gaiel - Rosenmarie, who turns her gaze to Zoe.

"This person is Ensign Zoe of Yangtze. He said he kept a message from the monster to His Excellency, so I brought him in."

"Message from a monster? ─ ─ Interesting. Let's hear it."

Zoe takes a step forward in front of Rosenmarie.

"Ha, then, word for word, let me tell you exactly. He said," I'm going to kill him, so wash his neck and wait. "

"Become!?

Guyel has been out of line. Because the message to Rosenmarie was not heard to the content.

(Is that why you didn't try to reveal the message? If I did know this was such a message, I would have squeezed it)

He stares at Zoe violently, but he pretends to be unfamiliar. Turning to Rosenmarie, roughly, he was raising the edge of his mouth as he shook his body into small pieces.

"My lord...?

"Hahahahahahahahaha!! Kill me? Just wash your neck and wait, okay? Nice. Isn't that great!

Rosenmarie laughs kettlely as she slaps her desk hard. What a different sight.

"... My Lord Rosenmarie, may I offer you a word of advice?

"Ensign Zoe. Don't be too jealous of the amount of pneumonia. It's disrespectful to your Excellency."

When Guy is strongly embarrassed about Zoe, Rosenmarie, who lowered her laugh, breaks in.

"I don't mind. I'm interested in that advice and doing it. Let me hear it."

"Ha, that monster killed four of his hand-worked men in an instant. All I can stand here right now is the result of the whims of the monster. Attention."

To Zoe's admonition, Rosenmarie peeked slightly surprised at her face.

"Well... can I say that to Yang-Fei? - Okay. Thank you for your advice."

Yangtze tends to have an eye for superior intelligence-gathering and combat skills, but Guyel thinks it's the liver that has the high analytical power backed by experience. So even though Rosenmarie, I guess she couldn't have overtaken the advice of Yangtze.

"I beg your pardon. So now I..."

When Zoe returned her heel, she left the command room behind. Listening to the closing sound of the door, Guyel spoke to Rosenmarie.

"… how will you deal with it in the future?

"What's their move?

"As we expected, the Seventh Army appears to be based in the castle city of Emrid. I was wondering if the main unit would show up after the day."

Rosenmarie took it deep into the chair when she showed a bare gesture that seemed to contemplate for a moment.

"Then keep watching."

"Are you sure you want to only monitor (...)?

Ask with the implication that you don't have to send in the next unit in the dark. It's Gaiel's plan to keep Rosenmarie out of trouble.

"Oh, I don't mind. You know you can't recapture the North unless you defeat the Red Knights. One of these days, if you don't want to, you'll show up."

With that said, Rosenmarie nodded her tongue as she dazzled her eyes.

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─ ─ Emreed Command Post, Castle City

Two weeks after the Independent Cavalry Regiment arrived in Emrid.

Twenty-five thousand squadrons led by Paul joined. Paul, who had been told beforehand by the conductors about his engagement with the Red Knights, called Hosmund to the command post shortly after he rested.

"─ So, Major General Hosmund said he didn't wait for the arrival of the Independent Cavalry Regiment and opened the end of the battle?

"Ha, morale can also be affected as it is..."

"Idiot!

Paul's fury echoes into the command post as if he had fallen even from lightning.

I don't even know what Hosmund has to say. If you do shut up in front of a soldier who has been reached, it will affect your morale. But if you think about it a little bit, you realize it's a trap to lure this one out. I must say that Hosmund's actions were truly frivolous.

If the Independent Cavalry Regiment led by Olivia hadn't made it, total annihilation would have been desperate. Though it turned out to be a victory, the army isn't sweet enough to pay the sheath with it. Hosmund is half of the troops. A thousand and five hundred lives have been wasted. It is quite painful before the war that will begin.

The main enemy force is the Red Knights, who are brave. To reclaim the North, he is an opponent who cannot continue to be avoided. Until the day of the showdown, it is unacceptable to damage the soldiers. Number is power. Because the number of soldiers greatly depends on the victory and defeat of the battle as it is.

"Did you want to do so much merit and get a promotion?

"─ Huh!? No, only to protect the city."

"Enough is enough. Send the disposition to Major General Hosmund after him. Until then, I order you to wait in your chambers."

"─ Ha."

After a glimpse of Hosmund leaving the room with his shoulders down, Paul turns the cigar as he sits deeply in his chair.

"You're in trouble."

With the smoke. Yes. When Paul spits out, Otto opens his mouth with a bitter smile.

Major General Hosmund must have been in a hurry.

"Promotions... is this when you're saying such a long thing now?

"Whatever you say, my lord, but I was wondering if it wouldn't be very convincing if we talked about the promotion."

Well, Otto has a point. That's why I give preference to desire, I'm not willing to defend the man who drove many soldiers to the dead. The decision to try and get out to protect the city. That in itself can be said to be correct. Probably if I were in the same position, I would judge myself that way.

But there is nothing more foolish than being manipulated by enemy plots and moving troops without thinking about it later. At least, I'm disqualified as a general.

"Huh. Oh boy. It's really troublesome."

As Paul was circling his head about Hosmund's treatment, he could hear the footsteps approaching the room. It's a rhythmic, entertaining footstep.

"Apparently, there's a problem."

Otto glances at the column clock and shifts his gaze to the door.

"Let's not be a problem child. I've been thinking, isn't Otto a little harsh on Major Olivia?

"My lord is sweet, so I'm making it tough!

Otto comes stuck with a blue muscle on his forehead. When the paul is open, the sound of knocking on the door.

"Major Olivia, you've arrived on time!

"Come in."

Otto gives permission to enter with a stiff voice. As the door opened up momentum, Olivia, who grabbed the pocket watch, appeared. Beautiful hair like silver thread with a doll-like face. A dark blue military uniform adds to Olivia's beauty.

It's really the first reunion I've seen in a month, but the phase looks just as good.

"Nice to meet you."

"Admiral Paul, it's been a while! - Ah, it's been a while since Deputy Otto's been here."

"... Major, why do you say hello to me like you put it on me?

"Isn't it my fault!

Otto sends a cold gaze to Olivia, who shows her white teeth. Paul gets to the point as he smiles at those two conversations.

"Major Olivia. First of all, this work was truly brilliant. Thanks to this, Hosmund's troops were spared total annihilation. Thank you again."

"Ha! Thanks for the compliment!

"Mm-hmm. So, in fact, how'd it go with the Red Knights? The report's coming up, but I'd like to hear from Major Olivia."

"How do you feel about fighting?...... hmmm......"

When Olivia puts her hand on her cheek, she shuts her mouth like she's in trouble. As far as the reports submitted by Claudia are concerned, I can determine that the strength of the Red Knights is as rumored. If you consider it the same way as your previous enemies, you are very likely to shrug your feet.

Paul waits for Olivia's mouth to open as he tours his thoughts.

"─ I did feel highly skilled and excelled in my individual abilities. Overall, I think the enemy is winning."

"I see...... if it's Major Olivia's standpoint, it's for sure. You still mean someone who won't be easy..."

"But General Paul. Rest assured. No problem at all."

With that said, Olivia laughs all the time.

"Hmm? Can you let me know what you mean?

Rest assured, even if they say it's no problem, it's unfounded. When Paul asks for a detailed explanation, Olivia speaks with joy.

"I will kill the Commander-in-Chief of the enemy. Dubu, I've told Yangtze to tell the commander-in-chief properly. Any strong army will be brittle if the Commander-in-Chief falls."

Paul broke his face to Olivia's words filled with confidence. He also has a proven track record of brilliantly taking over enemy commander-in-chief in the Plains of Illis. There is no more reliable word.

For the Seventh Army, Olivia has become the earliest necessary being. Now I remember my conscience blaming me for using the girl, but I brace my belly that my belly cannot replace my back as it stands. Paul thought he'd at least do what he could to this girl.

"Ha, yes or no? Then let me count on you this time."

"I have a question for the Major about that. May I?

Paul smiles and nods at Otto for permission.

"Major, I'm asking about the encounter with Yangitis in the desert city of Keffin. The Imperial Army of the North - let's say the Northern Army. Are we certain that the purpose of the Northern Army is the destruction of our Seventh Army?

"Yes. I'm pretty sure it's the information I asked directly from Yangtze. Ashton wasn't wrong."

Otto looks up to Olivia, who adds that she is a military teacher. Whether it's Paul who backed Ashton's opinion on the military council seat, it's an earache story. Honestly, I never thought you'd be so insightful. The evaluation will need to be further revised upwards.

"But you mean you didn't like it so much that you dropped Fort Casper? Honestly, I'm not sure what you're thinking."

"I don't think Fort Casper's failure is a huge pain in the ass for the Imperial Army today. Later, suppose you can think."

So when Otto cuts his words, he breathes and opens his mouth again.

"─ Personal grievances, isn't it? For example, someone close to the Commander-in-Chief was killed by our hands."

"Personal grievances..."

Paul twisted his neck to Otto's speculation. Will both the Commander-in-Chief of the Northern Army move the army with personal grievances? Although Otto tried to say it, I guess he's not very convinced.

He strokes his jaw thoroughly. He seems to be rebelling against his words.

"Well, no matter how much you think about all this, you won't get an answer. It's clear that the Northern Army is targeting our Seventh Army."

This time it must have had a strong connotation of power scouting. Though the Red Knights, it is good evidence that only regiment-sized troops showed up. That is, it's not weird when the Northern Army is in full motion.

"Indeed, Your Excellency is right. Preparation will proceed with care."

"I asked you... and Major Olivia."

"Ha!"

"Major Olivia will continue to be asked to work as the core of the Seventh Army. I'm counting on your words."

"Ha! I'll take care of it!

Olivia presents a truly stunning salute. Its eyes seem motivated at all times, and Paul tilts his neck inside.

What's wrong with you today? Something's making me feel expensive... and the cake doesn't even remind me, as usual)

When I looked at Otto, I was looking at Olivia like I was exploring. Apparently Otto wondered too. The reason is unknown, but it is preferable to be wary.

"That's all the requirements. Stand back."

"Ha! Excuse me!

When Paul urges him to leave, Olivia leaves the room with some bump. Clarifying his ears, he sounded like he was saying fish people, libraries.

Paul had no idea what it meant.