Shinigami ni Sodaterareta Shoujo wa Shikkoku no Ken wo Mune ni Idaku
Act One Hundred Six - Fetal Motion
Royal Army, Fortress Gallia, Conference Room II.
The little birds descending on the terrace were playing their beaks against each other, as if singing in a song. The trees standing side by side have unique species whose habitat is confirmed only in the southern part of the kingdom, the long tails of the tail striped squirrels making use of their characteristics are bracketed in branches, eating peach fairy (intermediate) seeds while hanging cleverly. The caged wind of heat blowing through the open window was carrying the blue scent indoors at the same time.
More than a month has passed since the battle between the Saint Shore Army and the Stonian Army. A military conference by the newly established Eighth Army was opened in Conference Room II of the Gallia Fortress, which gives a sense of the arrival of a full summer.
"We're going to start a military debate. Everybody sit down. Sit down."
What a nervous voice to encourage seating is Olivia Valedstorm, who was entrusted to the Major General by a fifth class special. He is the youngest general in the long history of the kingdom of Farnese and even the commander-in-chief who leads an army.
As she sat at the top of the long table, the officers assigned to the Eighth Army also split left and right, and began to sit on the chair in a crisp motion. The following eight persons gathered on this occasion:
Major General Olivia Valedstorm, Commander-in-Chief of the Eighth Army.
Lieutenant Colonel Claudia Jung.
Army Master Major Ashton Zenefiller.
Ensign Gauss Osmeyer.
Brigadier General Gile Marion.
Captain Luke Crawford.
Lieutenant Ellis Crawford.
Lieutenant Evansin Crawford.
The total number of soldiers in the Eighth Army is 35,000.
This means that in the current Royal Army, it has the next largest force in the first army. You will see how much the head of the Royal Army expects from the Eighth Army, and hence Olivia.
"The first task of the Eighth Army was an invasion of the Imperial Territory."
There was no exhilaration in Claudia, who opened her mouth to hesitate for a moment. It is a pleasure to have recaptured the south and north of the kingdom from the Imperial Army, but at the same time at great sacrifice. Although I understand things don't get better with just protecting them, it is also true that the Royal Army has no leeway compared to the Empire. Still, only the number of soldiers aligned quite a few, but what a lot of recruits if you open the lid. So in the unlikely event that the invasion operation ends in failure, it is visible to be counterattacked.
I guess they know it's in line. He has a puzzling look, except for some. When I further told him that the ultimate aim was the oppression of the imperial capital Olsted, there were those who did not cease to speak up. It is Ensign Gauss Osmeyer, the big man with the eyes of a ship.
"No, no, no. You just won't be able to. As is well known, I dare you. The famous Ethereal Knights are stationed in the Imperial capital of Olstead. Their strength is unknown, but the empire's sharpest sign won't be Dade. What's more, even though they lost to us, both Red and Tianyang Knights are still alive and well. It will naturally hold back our invasion. You want me to deal with all of them with the Eighth Army only? I think it's the same thing you're telling me to die."
That being said, Gaussian laughs in a self-derisive manner. Then a derisive word was thrown from Ellis, who served as Olivia's shadow fighter in the battle against the Knights of Heaven and Yang.
"Ha! I'm not going to let you get all big on pictures. If you're a man, tell him to leave it to me. Besides, who do you think leads the Eighth Army? Dear sister Olivia, the most beautiful girl in the world. O.R.B.A. Oh, hey... Sa Ma! The Knights, naturally, have decided that even if the enemy were the goddess Citresia, it would be perfectly fine."
"You're the goddess Citrescia..."
Ellis turns her audacious expression to Olivia, not making Gaussian gaze a glimpse. Towards Ellis like that, the gyre sitting next to me began to snort again and again feeling like it was infinite.
"Not at all. Ellis is right. Captain Olivia will surely defeat any difficulty. Because you're the strongest war maiden on the Dubedilica continent. Whatever it is, you can call it an angel down on earth."
Ellis turned her colorful gaze to Gyre.
"... hmm. Are you sure, Gil? Olivia, I can't believe you know so much about your sister. It's not a man with a lot of prospects inside. I like it."
"Oh, inside. How could Ellis do that?"
The two smile with niggles at the same time, shaking hands without either. Luke, Ellis' brother, gave a frightened look at the condition of those two, and Evansin, his brother, had a head.
(It's another annoying thing between the two of us. Don't be considerate about this first)
As Claudia mourns in her heart, Gaussian sees herself sighing in abundance. Maybe it's surprisingly hard not to look good on your face, yes Claudia thought.
By the way, Olivia, the person in the vortex,
"Hey. Not yet? Not yet?
and jiggly stared at the teapot of the white magnet that was placed on the wagon table as he rocked his body like a pendulum.
"... It's about time. Today's tea leaves are made from Ray Grants"
The woman who answers in a crisp tone is Marietti Contegne, the maid of honor who divides the back of the Gallia fortress in any way. A simple long dress with beautifully groomed white magnetic hair and a blue colour that does not reveal a single wrinkle. The indented eyes peeking from the back of the silveredge glasses are in sharp light. She didn't look very much like a woman over seventy, called her spine stretched out shan as if she had been caught in thread. I can also snort that otto at a glance.
She takes the teapot with her truly graceful work and pours a golden liquid toward the teacup neatly arranged on her desk. A hint of hot air rises and there is a pleasant scent in the meeting room. Olivia was leaking a "ho" and a hot exhale.
"Ray Grants tea leaves give you depth and richness when you set aside time, so the second cup is exceptional when served with milk"
Olivia had a wandering gaze when she put the silver-thinking milk jug next to the teacup as she said it. The conversation between Gil and Ellis doesn't go as far as that, and I can see from the beginning that I hadn't listened. Luke has spoken to Claudia, staring at Olivia with some grudge, along with several coughs.
"Commander Claudia, we are military personnel. Fighting is not alien in itself, but could you be a little more specific? I think Ensign Gaussian's concerns are absolutely natural."
Claudia nodded.
"I apologize for being speechless. I'm going to explain the details, so I want you to listen carefully."
The entry of Ellis and Gyre's cross spears has left the conversation open, but the Royal Army, which has always been on the side of the war, is about to invade the Imperial Territory, which is also the Imperial Capital, Olstead. Naturally, only the Eighth Army cannot move, and it is a major disobedience operation totalling more than 120,000 with the addition of the First, Second and Seventh armies. Including heavy soldiers, which is also a lifeline, meant that 80% of the total number of soldiers would actually be mobilized.
First, as the first phase of the operation, the First and Seventh Armies begin their march towards Fortress Keel. Naturally, the Imperial Army will be launched into interception by an army with the Knights of Heaven and Yang as its main axis in order to guard the Keel Fortress dead. But the Royal Army has no intention of taking Fortress Keel. To wage war flashly, is an end in itself. In other words, it is a positive movement that has increased the scale extremely.
That's how you activate the second phase of the operation while the Imperial Army's eyes are directed at Fortress Keel. The fateful Second and Eighth armies begin their march towards Fort Astra. The Second Army is overpaid and its main task is to keep the Eighth Army as intact as possible on its way to the Imperial City of Orstead.
And the final phase of the operation. The Eighth Army confronts the Ethereal Knights who guard the Empire City. Defeat this and conquer the Emperor's sitting castle, Listerine Castle, and you will complete your mission.
Once again, when asked about this unprecedented plan of operations, the officers were looking at each other's drawn faces.
"And this operation is also a joint front with the empire of Mekia"
The last time Claudia told him that, the venue began to flaunt at the same time. Until now, no hostile country has appeared to side with the kingdom of Farnest. But Claudia takes that for granted, too.
The end of a crowd of ambitious wars was finally on their way to the end. Rafael Sem Garmund, then King Farnest and now the son grandfather of King Alphonse, sent troops to various countries to hold the entire continent in his hands, just like the empire today. There is a history of pushing for aggression. Fifty years later, the claw marks remain colorful, and I hear that some countries have taken the initiative in offering to cooperate in the fold in which the Earth Belt Empire has declared its continental unity. That's why I was able to say that their reaction was the best.
"What is Mecchia the Divine Kingdom? Is that Mecchia the Divine Kingdom with the main mountain of St. Illuminus Church?
The first person to open his mouth was Evansin. It raises questions with a truly surprising look. Claudia responded with a slight nod.
"Did the Kingdom side diagnose cooperation?
"No, they got an offer from the Mekian side of the Reich. I don't know the details, because I haven't been asked."
When Claudia tells them as they are, not only Evansin but others begin to look complicated. As Evansin put it, the priest Mecchia is known as the country on which the Great Temple of Artemia sits, the main mountain of St. Illuminus Church, but information about the country itself is scarce, sometimes because it is a small country located in the far west.
Claudia's knowledge is exquisite. Minerals from Mekia, the Shinto kingdom, are traded at high prices. Their attitude would be to speculate.
Claudia remembers abominable memories with that in mind. Face neat to flax colored hair. The name, and the bold and invincible man who has come into contact with Olivia in a false and floating manner. I was simply surprised when Olivia told me later that I was a person of the Divine Mechia, but based on the fact that the Divine Mechia has now been in official contact, it can be seen as part of intelligence efforts.
"My army cannot afford personnel, supplies, etc. in all respects compared to the Imperial Army. Of course I appreciate the addition... the..."
What a mouth Ellis opened to make up for Luke's badly toothed words.
"You want to say, is it really helpful when you're in the army of a small country? If other troops are poorly involved, it is also possible that this collaboration will be broken. Shit. Serious brother. Think about it."
At the end of the day, to Ellis with a sarcastic grin, Luke nodded with a body that said something and shook his lips, but in the end said it was unacceptable. Ellis' words are shooting straight, and there are probably aspects of that,
"I believe there is probably no problem with Captain Luke's concerns"
When Claudia put it that way, Luke came up with a quick question.
"What do you mean, no problem?
Claudia drops her eyes on the material at hand.
"About a month ago now, neighboring Stonia attacked the Shinto Mekia."
"Stonia, who became the empire's kingdom, to the Imperial Mechia?... I don't even think there was enough cause to wage war between those two countries. That's a lot of kina smell."
Claudia continues to talk as she nods with Gaussian her gaze drifting across the universe as she strokes her jaw firmly.
"Oh, I think so, too. I don't know what the intention is, but I'm pretty sure the empire is leaping behind it. But that's not the problem."
"And, okay?
Ellis listened back before Gaussian opened his mouth.
"The problem is that the army of the Holy Shore Army, the empire of Mekia, is called the Holy Shore Army, but they returned it to the Stonian army consisting of 60,000 soldiers with only half of them. And it seems to be only half a day."
What it means. This means that Mekia, the empire, has a small country but a strengthened army. Claudia adds so quietly as the indoors hit the water. Each one of them seems to be wondering about something.
It's easy to put it in words, but it's not easy to actually just strike down twice as many enemies. Claudia feels horrible if it's only half a day. It's a natural emotion, in a way, if it's what puts you on the battlefield.
"─ That's as reliable as it really is, but I don't even think I'm offering to cooperate in any way in return. What about around there?
Everyone's gaze concentrates on him as Ashton opens his mouth, listening to him in silence until now. His words, which have contributed greatly to the victory of the Seventh Army with numerous military strategies, were also coupled with Paul's reputation as a rare military master, which had greatly increased his presence within the Army.
(Though the most immediate person seems to show considerable confusion)
Claudia coughed up one to Ashton as she pointed her ethereal ice-colored eyes through this one.
"Naturally, I think there was some demand. But I guess it didn't even mean excessive demands than the joint front was thus decided. What do you care about that?
"Right...... I'd be lying if I said I didn't care. Why did you think to side with the kingdom of Farnest at this time of year...... what does Olivia think?
Olivia, who worked for tea rather than shutting up as much as Ashton, said all the same when she put the teacup down quietly.
"Of course I don't know what the intent is. Ashton's right, because it's a little unnatural to reach out now. The request itself is well thought out as a possibility of simulation."
"I see. The request itself is a pseudo..."
Close your eyes as Ashton stares far away.
"Yeah. To keep you from understanding your true purpose. It's a hand I use a lot in military law."
"... do you have any idea what that is?
Everyone's gaze shifts to Olivia for Ashton's questions. Olivia was scratching her cheeks poly like she was in trouble.
"I just don't know that. I just think we should be vigilant at all costs."
At the end of the day he nodded silently to Olivia, who had concluded so.
"It is unclear if it has anything to do with that, but there will be a grand dinner party at Leticia Castle shortly. The..."
"What's wrong with that? There's been a celebration in the meantime, and it's not unusual."
Olivia leans her little neck wonderfully as she brilliantly breaks the waist of the story.
"Please listen to me to the end of the story. At that dinner party, King Alphonse said he had invited the lord of the kingdom of Mekia, the empire, as a guest. We have heard that the lord of the land strongly desires His Excellency's presence."
"Olivia?
Almost at the same time Ashton's expression shaded, Ellis rose out of the chair with momentum.
"Olivia, it's great to have your sister's name all the way to the small countries of the West!
"Oh, it's only a matter of time before Captain Olivia's name spreads throughout the territory."
Side by side Ellis and Gile, who make so much swallowing remarks, Claudia was repulsing Olivia's conversation with Ashton.
(If your presumption is correct, there will be no discomfort there even if the emperor of the Shinto Mekia has a strong desire for Olivia's presence, that is to say, a true purpose and a thing for you to do. Rather, it sticks in view of Johann's behavior...... apparently you need to be very vigilant around your Excellency)
A pale golden light dwells in Claudia's eyes.
Thereafter, the military debate proceeds solemnly, each tapping his role into his head. After two hours had elapsed, Claudia announced the dissolution and each followed the conference room with a determined expression.
Sometimes a thousand years in the light and shade calendar.
The prelude (Prelude) named Destiny starts quietly with its tone...