Survival in Another World With My Master

"... what's the situation?

"I can't stand my feet because of the heat last night."

"That's why I'm hugging you."

……

"... Danang, I'm sorry about yesterday."

Da Nang burst into me when I appeared in the conference room in the morning holding Isla in her arms, and listened to Isla and me and kept quiet. And I lost my eye. He's going to do something he didn't see.

Sylphie apologized in conjunction with yesterday's booze, and Danang simply shook his head to respond to the apology. She said don't worry about it.

"Ah... as soon as people get together, I'd like to propose a change of plan today."

Danang, who decided not to see me and Ira, cut out the story with a serious face. Wow, a man who's turned away from reality now has a very serious face! No, yeah, we're the ones who got it wrong.

"Is it a change of plan? How exactly?

"Hmm, the Holy King's army stationed in the Kingdom of Merinard was hit hard by Koske's plan. Perhaps the status quo is not clear, and the fort bordering the Omit Great Wilderness is almost empty. So, I think we should proactively start by changing our plans to take the fort on the border of space."

"Hmm...."

"Hmm...."

"Nh...."

Everything gathered in the conference room, including Silfi, will be taken into account.

Well, the original plan certainly was to hide in the Omit Wilderness and accumulate power, while gradually releasing the surrounding villages and gradually increasing their manpower.

The reason for this is that our numbers are too small. Even if I suppressed the enemy's base, I didn't have the strength to maintain it.

However, by releasing the rock-salt mine, we were able to secure a large number of personnel unexpectedly. Not all of them fight as soldiers, but the number is already more than four times higher than when they were only about 300.

We will not be able to fight back because the enemy's combat power has been drastically reduced, and if we win, our influence will increase and the influence of the Holy King's Army in the Kingdom of Merinard will decrease. As a result, King Merinard's people will gather with us.

Normally, a rapid population increase could cause severe hunger, but using my abilities would make up for no food problems. With regard to the attack on the fort, Da Nang is confident that he will do something if he only takes the fort, which is almost empty.

Well, with my help, it might be easier to break into the fort. Once we stretch out the crunchy tunnel and get right below the fort, we'll send our troops inside and take control.

It seemed that other participants would come up with what I came up with, and when I looked at the participants' faces, it seemed that everyone was looking positively at Danang's proposal.

"How many people can you actually mobilize?

"There are about 200 people who can move right away. However, if we have enough people to shoot crossbows, in a week, we can increase the number of people by 200."

Danang answers Sylvie's questions without hesitation. Hmm, 400.

"Four hundred... I'm sure there were three fortifications at the realm border?

"Yes, that's right. With enough crossbows, arrows, and supplies, it seems possible to maintain them. In addition, the total strength of the three fortifications confirmed by Harpy's scorn prior to this raid was approximately 6500. If you subtract the 5500 you defeated this time, the rest is about 1000. The force per fort should have fallen to just under 400 by simple calculation."

"Isn't that a simple calculation? Not to mention the fact that the opponent is in a fortress. I don't think it's going to be that easy, considering our white soldier strength of 200."

I'm worried about Sylvie. It's basically clear that the defense side is advantageous, and the opponent is in the fort in the first place. It is quite impossible to destroy and suppress it with less than the same number of soldiers. Well, normally.

"I don't think it's a problem because it's advantageous with Koske's weapon. Especially since the bombings by the Harpy and the others all at once obsolete the defense tactics of the fort."

Shooting each other within the reach of an arrow should be a pretty good match for a goatsfoot crossbow using the principle of the leech and a bow used by the Holy King's Army. Given that they're on the barrier, they should be able to fight each other more than they can by force and range.

In addition, if the Happy Bombers hit the walls and gates with aerial bombardment, the Royal Army would hardly be able to take advantage of the fort's defensive effects. No matter how hard the fort breaks down, it'll be easier to repair if it hits me.

"Hmm... this operation. Assuming Koske gets to the front line, right?

"... yes"

Silfi glared at Da Nang's words. Is it okay to say intimidation? Something like intense pressure that makes the viewer feel the cold is emitted from Silfi. It's not meant for me, but I think I'm a little bit scared.

"You think I'll forgive you?

"No, but it's necessary."

Da Nang returns his words while taking the weight of Silfi flatly from the front. As the tension between the two increased, there was someone who spoke up.

"I agree. I don't think the current situation can be turned upside down if we don't compete somewhere. And if we're going to fight, we need to do it quickly before they can take action."

It was Lord Leonard. Just like Da Nang, he still takes on a similar burden of killing from Silfi. No, you guys are amazing.

"Measures, huh? Isla, how's it going?

"Hard. When it comes to Happy's aerial bombardment, one shot can be defended with advanced earth magic. I think if we use precious materials like hot water to make defensive magic tools, we can defend ourselves in the same way."

"Do you think the Holy King's Army can perfectly counter it in that way?

"No way. I don't think we can get enough magicians to use advanced earth magic, and it's impractical to deploy such magic tools to all 10,000 soldiers. Rather than defending against aerial bombardment, I would think in the direction of shooting down Happy and falling bombs. Wind magic or composite lightning strike magic is possible."

"How soon will that be done?

"We must create a whole new magic. I think it will take quite a while. Probably a few years."

"Well, what about the crossbow?

"It's powerful, but it's not something you can't stop with magic barriers. Bolt action rifles cannot be prevented by magic. The penetration is too high to be easily penetrated."

"Hmm...."

Taken together, Ira's story suggests that Harpy's aerial bombardment could be countered in a few years. I suppose you'll see a few years, or only a few.

"... there's no other way. However, if Koske is on the front line, I'm on the front line, too. I don't accept objections."

"Princess...."

"When it comes to the importance of who you are, will I and Koske change a lot? Either way, the Liberation Army won't leave. Then my chances of survival would be greatly improved if I protected Koske and Koske protected me. Isn't it?

Sure, if Sylvie were around, I'd probably be able to handle being surrounded by enemy soldiers on the battlefield. Conversely, there should be plenty of scenarios where I can help Sylvie by being with you. I'm sure it's more viable than taking me alone to the front line.

"In the first place, do you think I can do this easily? When did I become a fragile princess in you? Da Nang"

"... your pleasure"

I wonder if the result of the argument is pain division. Danang made Sylphie agree to take me to the front line, and Sylphie made him admit that she would accompany me.

Problem is, my forwarding has been decided without my opinion being heard at all! No, it's fine... it's not good. It's not good. Yeah, but, well, there's nothing we can do about it. That's all I'm expected to do. Try not to pull your feet too hard... scary, battlefield.

It was decided to attack, and each moved in a hurry.

I increase the production of food, mass production of various equipment, and mining mineral resources scattered in the wilderness in the mass production of arrows. And get along with Sylvie and Isla at night.

Yeah, I want you to work a little harder. It looks dry. And, Ira, the medicine is forbidden. I can't keep it. Do you have any medicine for me? Let's stop the idea of using the medicine first. What do you mean?

Along with the facets of the R&D department, Isla was vigorously pursuing various types of R&D. I don't think we'll have any inventions in time for the launch.

Yes, the magic materials that everyone brought in, but they were collected and a new workbench was added to the craft list.

Grant Workbench - Material: Mithrill × 5 Gems × 12 Magic Stone × 20 Magic Wood × 10 Magic Clay × 10 * Material is missing!

Yeah, you can see that. Mythrills and gems can be handled, but I can't make them without all the materials I've been enchanted with. I decided to use the magic of the pulse hole in this base to make this. Everything seems to take quite a while, and it's unlikely to be in time for the launch.

But I'm looking forward to seeing what you can do with the assigned workbench. I wonder if we can still give weapons or something magical?

Sylvie, Danang and Lord Leonard seem to be busy with training and meetings. It appears to be using a Golem communicator to interact vigorously with the base. There's Miss Zamir in Merti and Schmel in Gerda. I'm sure they're talking about training soldiers and moving supplies.

It was a day about a week after he had been busy.

"What is the situation?"

"Koske, when you get back, 'I'm back', right?

"Oh, sorry. I'm home. So, what's the situation?

Apologize for being cautious of Sylvie sitting on a bench and ask for explanations again. Why did you ask such a question?

Welcome back, Mr. Koske.

"Welcome back."

"Welcome back! Milord!"

"Nh"

Pilna, Pessar and Frame stood in the kitchen with Isla. The three of Happy's men who watched the last temporary fortress blow up. It seems that Isla is the main cook of dinner. How can I cook with Harpy's wings? I thought you handled cookware more dexterity than I thought.

"Before we go to war."

Yeah?

"He wants to keep it that way with Koske."

"Straight."

"I don't know when I'm gonna die on the battlefield."

Gatsun, a shock like being hit in the head ran. I was thinking lightly, but it's the battlefield we're headed to right now. A real battlefield where people kill each other. No one knows what happens there and who dies.

Turning to Silfi, she twisted her mouth. It's a long laugh. My upset will undoubtedly have been discerned.

"We, Harpy, are particularly hated by the people of the Holy King."

"But if I fall into the middle of an enemy army....."

If you get killed right away, you're lucky on the contrary.

Pirna smiled bitterly, the flame trembled and the pessar smiled. Ira was staring at them without saying anything.

"Silfi...."

"Two, three, four, five, and more, right?

"I don't think it's the same."

And no, it's not. That's not what I'm trying to say.

You're a pain in the ass, Koske.

Silfi laughs with a smile at a ceramic cup containing honey wine. What's so fun about it?

"I'm worried about Serious."

"Koske, you are certainly a rare person with rare abilities, but you only have two arms, and your length is limited. Besides, we're warriors. Me, Pirna, Pessar, Frame, Ira. You can see for yourself how much trouble you are, and if you fail without strength, it's your own failure. Nothing makes Koske feel responsible for life or death on the battlefield."

"But if you don't go to war, you won't die."

"Is there such a thing? Omit, even if you're in the wilderness, one day they'll attack you."

"You're fighting the Empire, right? You can't afford to do this."

"That's not true, Koske. We are safe now that we are at war with the Empire. The Holy King will start expanding into the west of the continent again if we can reconcile with the Empire and distribute other forces. If you do, you will surely cross the Omit wilderness and invade the Black Forest. Never."

"The war against the Empire has been going on for a long time. We are also tired of each other. It doesn't matter when we move in the direction of harmony."

Isla walked out of the kitchen holding a large pot. Pilna and the others nodded with wonderful faces.

"Let's have dinner anyway."

Silfi's voice brought everyone to the table, and Isla began to distribute the pot contents to everyone. Today's menu is something like an itch. Maybe the ingredient is wheat. It has an overall yellowish and sweet scent. It is a mysterious object like soup and itchiness.

"What is this?

"It's a traditional Happy dish. It's good for nourishment and digestion."

"Hmm... I'll take it."

I put it in my mouth with a spoon. It seemed like a slightly sweet itch. It's like the middle of soup and itch... a strange texture. There is nothing powdery about it and it feels more intense than I thought. Does it contain eggs?

What do you think?

"Isn't it delicious? It feels more like sweets than rice."

Corn potage soup is sweet, but sweeter than that. But it's not sweet for sweets. The aftertaste is good, and it feels refreshing whether it contains any medicinal herbs. It feels kind of comfortable to go into your stomach with sulfur.

"Yeah, I feel like I'm cooking more than I'm cooking properly. Stream stone is a traditional dish."

"Really, I'm glad!

"Oh, I'm so glad it's in your mouth."

"Oh no, I gave birth to a corner, so I'm glad you ate it deliciously."

"Wow?

Did you have a baby? Do what!? Eat... eggs!? Eggs!?

Well, no way.

"Kuku... yes, the eggs of the Pilnas are used in this dish."

"What...?!?

Really? Is that good? No, ethically, is that an ant? I mean, you guys are eating flat. Huh?

"Because it's an inseminated egg."

If you don't eat it, you'll have to waste it.

Well, it's okay.

"Delicious"

I was struck by cultural shocks. It's such a shock that it doesn't matter whether you go to war or not. I'm going to eat the eggs I laid. Er... is that the kind of culture? I see.

"I don't eat fertilized eggs.

That's right.

"Yes, of course."

Oh, wow.

Is that the problem...? So, how do you tell a fertilized egg from an infertile egg?

"Fertilized eggs don't come out of my stomach."

Yeah?

"I get pregnant and I get hungry."

"Koske looks funny."

"Isla, who just met Koske, used to look like that."

Does this mean that fertilized eggs grow up as fetuses in the stomach and inseminated eggs come out as eggs? That's a messy ecology, Harpy. What's going on? In other words, by that reasoning, this fertile egg... fu, let's not think deeply. It's going to open a door that's not supposed to work.

"Would you like a replacement?

"Okay, eat a lot."

"It's a corner, so don't eat without leaving!

Pilna and the others smiled at me to suggest a replacement.