─ ─ Elsphere La Shaim Castle, Divine Capital of the Divine Kingdom of Mekia

"The Holy Angel has arrived!

The guard's high voice echoed, and the door with the sculpture of the goddess Citresia was strictly opened. St. Angel dressed in a brilliant pure white costume Sofitea Hell Mecchia walks in graceful footsteps next to the guards who are in one hand to the silver cane.

Sometimes, a thousand years of war-torn light and shade history.

In the wake of the declaration of war by the Principality of Stonia, a military conference was officially held at La Shaim Castle. We gathered in a conference room named [Between the Divine Spirits] in

Lara Mira Crystal Saint Sho.

Johann Stryder Advanced Thousand Shots.

Amelia Strast Thousand Shots.

Zephyr Balshmide Advanced Hundred Shots.

And the advanced Hundred Sho, who excelled in particular in tactics and martial arts. A total of sixteen (sixteen) people have been added, who are commonly called the Twelve Weishang.

They rise simultaneously, two fingers up and welcome Sofitea. When Sofitea sat down on the chair pulled by her squire, she ordered everyone to take their seats.

"As you already know, my country has been declared war on the Principality of Stonia. Of course, I will intercept with all my might."

To the words of Sofitea, we all nod strangely. In it, one senior Hundred Sho has raised his hand to speak. Sofitea gives permission to speak by nodding lightly.

"Dear Angel, as is well known, the Principality of Stonia belongs to the Earth Belt Empire. There's no question they're pulling the thread behind it."

"You're right. The Empire must have realized that the ambush of Fort Astra was the work of the Imperial Mechia."

Otherwise, the Principality of Stonia, which has no edge or itch, will suddenly declare war, and so on. There is no line between targeting rich mineral resources, but Sofitea overtakes the idea. I had stepped on it that it would take a little longer to find out, but that should be called an empire.

"But I can't solve it. Why doesn't the Empire just lay its hands on it? I'm not going to fall for it."

"Sure. The Empire will not tolerate anything that defies it. Please go around."

Two senior Hundred Sho raised one question after another. Their question is the best, and the difference in power from the Empire is obvious to everyone. Nonetheless, I can think of several reasons not to open the end of the battle directly. Although it would be one of the reasons why, following the defeat of both Red and Heavenly Yang Knights, which should be the symbol of the Imperial Army, we are identifying the trends of each country against the Empire.

"Probably, but you're on guard at St. Illuminus Church."

There are numerous churches within the Empire, as well as the imperial Mecchia, where the Cathedral of Miseriana, the main mountain of the Church of St. Illuminus, sits. I can easily imagine touching the backward scales with that alone if they attack in a far-fetched way than the faithful worship the divine kingdom of Mekia as a sanctuary. If they bee together, we won't be safe with the Empire.

Sofitea explained that the Imperial Army must be going to measure this one's strength while pretending to be only a non-involved presentation.

"The Empire has been using smart hands for a long time."

Lara arms herself with a flashing look.

"But it's the right strategy. Stonia, the horse, is pathetic."

According to the survey, the estimated strength of the Principality of Stonia is approximately 60,000. Meanwhile, the total number of soldiers in the Saint Shore Army is 50,000. Overwhelmingly unfavourable when it comes to numbers alone, but there is no colour of awe for those who stand in line here. Rather, it gives an exhilaration to the expression. I have no idea who I'm going to defeat alone.

"Holy Angel, how many soldiers have you considered mobilizing?

Amelia asks with a scarce voice of discouragement. I answered with a grin as the same gaze gathered in Sofitea.

"I'd say with all the troops, I'm thinking about 30,000."

A twist rose from the hundreds of high-ranking people in the line.

"Thirty thousand... that's half the enemy"

Amelia, on the other hand, jumps her back hair up gently with her left hand and tells her to be nothing.

"This battle is positioned as a demonstration ground to show the Empire our power. Winning with fewer soldiers, that's the big premise."

Win with fewer soldiers than your enemies. It's easy to put it in words, but it doesn't actually carry things that well. Except in cases where odd measures and other measures have been used to achieve victory, because historically there have been extremely rare examples of countries with inferior forces winning. But there are magicians like Johann and Amelia, starting with a thousand laras in the Imperial Mechia.

Stonia, by contrast, is forced by the Empire to take the stage of battlefield, although only the number of soldiers wins. Sofitea is convinced that there is no such thing as morale that separates the light and darkness of the battle.

victory. In this regard, I did not remember any anxiety.

"I understand what the Holy Angel thinks. By the way, who do you think the head commander is?

It was strange for Lara to turn her anxious eyes, and Sofitea laughed.

"Rest assured. This is my first war since I took the seat of the Holy Angel. No one leaves Mr. Lara at your disposal."

Lara's face is gorgeous. Poor grin that occasionally shows Sofitea, but I guess her men weren't. Everyone is opening their eyes in unison. Even Amelia, who usually did not put her expression on the table, stared at Lara with her mouth wide open. Lara shyly coughed several times and tightened her face all the more.

"Yes, I did. Lara Mira Crystal, we will destroy the Stonian army with 30,000 Saint Shore troops. The Holy Angel awaits the good news at La Shaim Castle."

After an exchange of glances, Sofitea smiled.

"Then let me do that. Lara, please."

"Ha!"

"─ Holy Angel, may I ask you one thing?

Turning his gaze in the direction of his voice, Johann has a harsh look on his face at all times. Just knowing the day-to-day floating attitude, even as a Sofitea, I correct my residence and listen.

"Not one, but as many as you want."

Johann nodded in silence.

"As the matter of the Principality of Stonia is fine with that... Olivia the Reaper. What are you going to do about her? Let us know what you think."

Olivia the Reaper. When Johann speaks his name, the exaltation until earlier lurks a shadow, and everyone's face becomes as rude as he pushed in his judgment. That is nothing more than because those gathered here are reading at first reading the report on Olivia the Reaper submitted by Johann.

"Sorcery... does that really exist? Besides, I can't believe it's a magic muscle that gets magic from the outside. Whatever it takes, it's too bullshit."

Faster than Sofitea answers the question, Amelia says to Johann with a frivolous eye. Lara also had a similar eye, so she could see that she had the same thoughts.

"Well, I know what Miss Amelia wants to say. In fact, even I'm still dreaming of witchcraft. But let me make this clear. I have no doubt that if we turn her to our enemies, there will be enormous damage."

When Johann affirmed so, Zephyr nodded. Johann is a man who can calmly analyze the situation, not to mention Zephyr. There's no way you can leave Olivia, the reaper with those two ringing alarms.

Sofitea, who received the report, gave the order to investigate the magic thoroughly. but no matter what ancient documents I look up, I can't find any single statement about witchcraft to this day.

"I also intend to fully understand the danger of Death. But as far as Mr. Johann's story goes, even if he's friendly, he's not hostile, is he?

If we don't conclude so, it doesn't explain why Johann survived to the satisfaction of the five bodies. Because Olivia's ability to fight is so overwhelming.

Johan turned his slightly swaying blue-purple eyes towards Sofitea after his jaw was squeezed.

"I can't assure you, perhaps..."

"Then I can't help rushing things. Let's see how it goes now."

Sofitea thinks he was right to order Johann to investigate. If I had commanded Amelia, I might have lost my precious magician. I can confidently say that Johan picked up his life this time as a result of his crowd.

"What bothers me more than that is the Zed mysterious figure who taught Reaper magic. Have you heard anything other than a report?

"And even if you suddenly say..."

"Is it a man or a woman, for example? I don't care if it's not enough information."

"... I'm sorry. Honestly, I couldn't afford to hear that in that situation."

"The same goes for me. As the head of the crowd, I feel sorry for you."

Johann scratched his head badly as the bat looked, and Zephyr was also deeply drooling to embarrass himself again.

"I'll tell you no misunderstandings, I'm not blaming you two. Because it served its purpose well and obtained extremely valuable information."

To be honest, I wanted you to step deeper. On the other hand, Johan is right, and I also understand that it is harsh to ask for that much given the circumstances. Sofitea tried not to give a slight disappointment in her expression.

Sorcery that will probably be at the top of the magic. The value of Zed, who taught precisely what is to be called God's cause, is immeasurable. According to Johan's report, when magic is depleted, it is the same thing that leads to death. Sofitea then discusses whether the source is the same for magic and magic.

If the original is the same, Lara and the magicians shouldn't have a zero chance of being able to handle magic either. To do so, he concluded that he needed to make contact with Zed and to form friendships with Olivia the Reaper as a first step.

"So the matter of Olivia the Reaper doesn't interfere, so are you sure?

Lara tells me to wrap up the story.

"Right. Let us now devote our full attention to the fight against the Principality of Stonia. Of course, I'll strike the Shinigami with fabric stones."

"... I beg your pardon, what kind of fabric stone is that?

Johann asks with the kind of eyes he explores. Everyone on this occasion has looked at Sofitea with interest.

"Pfft. That's for future pleasure."

As she chanted the scepter, Sofitea rose with a thin grin.