Survival in Another World With My Master
Episode 069 - Cleanup, Funeral and Rest
"Vuuuuuuuuuuuu!!
Uncle, it's me ~
"Forgive me.... Vo..."
It was a very splattered situation inside the Beta fort, to say the least. Human parts are scattered everywhere, filled with the smell of blood and organs. I think only people who are so accustomed to rough things can be flat in this smell. In other words, it is a tough sight for me and the merchants who are ordinary people. The guards are turning pale.
"Was it a little stimulating? But nobody wants this to happen."
Merty smiles at the merchant's uncle while saying that. Very horrible in combination with the sight on her back. Violence horror with blood, violence and smiles. You're under complete threat, this.
"Don't worry. Our enemies are the Holy King and the army, not merchants or civilians like you."
"Yes, yes."
"Of course, if we continue to fully support the Holy King's Army, so may the civilians."
"Hyah...."
I turned away from Merti, who was in a cat-like state, waving the captured rat, and decided to immerse myself in the cleaning and maintenance of the fort. The merchant's uncle seems to have a hole in his stomach, but unfortunately there's nothing I can do. What do you say you don't touch God? Good luck, Uncle.
The damage to the interior of the fort was greater this time than the previous one. It must be because the aerial bombardment fell inside the fort in the strong wind of spiritual magic. Either way, it won't change much because I'm going to rebuild the building.
As he walked around demolishing the semi-destructed structures, he saw the bodies covered in cloth and the PLA soldiers gathering around them.
"What's going on?
"I'm a war victim. There was a knight who stood up pretty good....."
"Three people have been killed."
The Liberation Army, which consists of sub-soldiers with superior physical abilities, is of higher quality than the soldiers of the Holy King's Army, which consists essentially of ordinary people. Especially in white warfare, the difference is noticeable.
However, the Holy King's Army rarely has more magic among humans than normal humans.
Though not enough to use magic as a magician, such magical people can unconsciously strengthen their physical abilities with magic and demonstrate more combat abilities than ordinary subhumans.
And in the Holy King's Army, it seems that such human beings can be taken as holy knights and warriors as blessings of God.
It seems that there was one who survived the bombing, and that three Liberation Army soldiers were defeated by him.
"If Zamir hadn't been here, I'd have been hit harder."
"It was an instant murder if I asked Mr. Zamir."
It seems that Ms Zamir took the knight or the warrior in two. I suppose he prevented the attack with a flowing motion and stabbed a meteor with a mythrill spear on his face. Miss Zamir...
So the Holy King's side was upset by the fact that he was the best at it and collapsed, and then the Liberation Army pushed in unilaterally and ravaged it.
"My army is overwhelming."
I see. So far, we've managed to create a favorable situation for us and draw our enemies there. "
"Well, yeah. So far, there is no element to lose. Especially Harpy."
Harpy and the others are able to detect enemy information first and communicate it with Golem communicators. And the power of their aerial bombardment is vicious. If it hadn't been for Mr. Harpy and the others, it wouldn't have been so easy.
"I wonder how far we can go before they take care of Harpy."
"It's not going to be easy, is it?
"Nh, that should be it. But I don't know. There are geniuses among humans."
I see. The chances of suddenly inventing groundbreaking Harpy measures are not zero. Thinking so, I can't be too careless.
The merchants who delivered the carriage's supplies to Fort Beta were freed and left to flee. Merti threatened us all, so I'm sure he'll tell us how dangerous it is to be hostile to the Liberation Army.
Regarding the captives of the Holy King's Army, after treatment, we decided to disarm them and then release them with minimal water and food. And then they let him have a notice from the Liberation Army.
I didn't have a chance to go into the details, but it was almost like an expulsion recommendation to the Holy King's Army - that is, a declaration of war.
The Holy King's army is supposed to leave Merinard kingdom territory and free King Merinard's people. It's the same as the one I put up in front of the makeshift fortress.
"Are you okay? Doesn't the Holy King's army come at once?
Danang shakes his head to deny my concern.
"I don't think I can afford that. Dropping the fort on the border of another realm will cause the damage sustained by the Holy King's Army to exceed 7,000. This will probably climb close to half of the Holy King's troops stationed within the Kingdom of Merinard. All they can do is make a request for backup to their country and consolidate their defenses."
"So, we're expanding our dominance and doing all we can?
"There are limits. If we take the city, we must also devote our strength to its maintenance. Our numbers are small."
"Well, that's where the neck ends up."
We need to split up our forces to maintain the fort and the city. It's not a pleasure to get rid of the Holy King's army.
Some of the city's inhabitants may be enthusiastic kingdoms, Adolese supporters, or families of soldiers. These people are potential anti-Merinard and anti-Liberation forces, so we need to be able to deal with them in the event of a riot.
"I have to increase my support... even though my bones are going to break."
"I hope the original King Merinard people will support me....."
Twenty years have passed since nationalization. Many will have already passed away, and of course some will say that the kingdom of Merinard was a kingdom of the Holy King from birth.
Twenty years is a long time. Some may accuse Silfi of what the royal daughter, who hid in the black woods for so long, did now.
In fact, Sylvie would not have spent the rest of her life, and even twenty years ago, Sylvie would have really been a child, so I don't think it would be a blame, but I don't know if people who have been tortured for twenty years think the same as me.
Regardless, the suppression of Fort Beta is over, and the flow after this is the same as Fort Alpha. Collect, incinerate, and repair the fort for use.
But unlike Fort Beta, there was a funeral for a dead Liberation Army soldier.
"Is this a Merinard funeral?
"More like a warrior's funeral on the battlefield than a Merinard kingdom ceremony."
Sylphie answered my question. Their funeral... what should I say? Well, it's cremation.
Unlike burning the corpses of soldiers in the Kingdom of Merinard, the corpses were placed on beds made of straw and logs, offering alcohol, food, flowers, weapons, small amounts of money, and praying for happiness, and then burning every offering.
"The dead are sent here to Omikuru, where they say they will start a new life."
That's what Ira said, pointing to a big planet floating in the sky. It is an earth-shaped planet that accounts for about 30% of the sky.
"Is that planet a post-mortem world for the people of this world?"
"Nh"
Aila nods as she looks at the burning flames and rising smoke. Harpy and the others sing burial songs, Lamia and the others tap the drums instantly, and the beasts carve their own rhythms with applause and body percussion. I was overwhelmed by the sight.
It feels very primitive, but it's very powerful. It even feels harsh. I feel something appealing to my instincts. Just wearing mourning clothes and listening to incomprehensible events is something else.
Eventually the fire ran out and only ash remained on the spot. Are the bones of the weapons and bodies we were given together buried in the ashes? No shadows or shapes can be found. Hmm? Like an iron weapon, bones, flames of fire, or something that turns ash without holding onto a prototype?
Out of the question, I wonder if this ritual really sent me to Omikuru, the planet beyond the sky.
"What are you gonna do after the funeral?
"Banquet"
We all eat and drink and mourn the dead.
"Well, it's not that different from mine."
"Really?
"Ah, I guess the same human, or tribal habits don't change that much when you say different worlds."
"Well, there seems to be a common phrase with similar meanings."
"Nh, interesting."
We broke into the banquet with that talk. Special all-you-can-eat steak today! Drinks are coming out! There's still plenty of gizzard meat to feed on!
The day after the funeral with the fort under control, it was decided to take a day off today. That's what happens when you're tired of marching and attacking the fort. Some Liberation Army soldiers are still training, but are you all right? I just walked and shot a little crossbow, all right? Well, I hope so.
Less than half the Liberation Army soldiers we're training... no, a lot of them? Less than half of them are trained, but more than 30% are trained, right? Seriously... me? Me, too.
"Yes, Mr. Koske. Ahhn"
"Ahhn... yeah, it's delicious"
Ahhn
"Yes, yes, broom."
"Nh, delicious."
Wow, I want to make love to Milord too.
I want you to do it.
And I'm flirting with Isla and Harpy and the others like this. Don't you think this is a meaningful break? I think it's the best. Seeing the sight of the battle, you can feel the healing of your rough mind.
Sylphie is unfortunately in a meeting with Danang and Merti. I'll spoil Sylphie as much as I can when I get back. Alone. Isla and Harpy are talking to each other. That's why it's like this in the meantime.
It's so fun to flirt with everyone! I don't care about the original world anymore.
Actually, I wonder. What do I look like in my old world? Actually, is he suddenly dead? Or is it a mysterious disappearance? Or is it supposed to be non-existent from the beginning? Speaking of which, I think the third condition is the most desirable. That way no one will be sad. I don't have any brothers or parents, but I have some close friends. If it's death or disappearance, it could be bothering them. Is that all you have left?
"Koske?"
"Hmm? What?
"I looked sad. What's the matter with you?
"Did you look sad? I was thinking about the original world."
My words clouded Isla and Harpy's face. [M]
"You want to go home?
"No, I don't think so. Everyone will be with me, and I've never felt lonely."
Above all, Sylvie was always with me.
"Mr. Koske...."
"Ehehe, I'll leave you no time to miss us."
"I don't know. We're family now. Milord, if you don't mind, you'll be sweet.
Ira and Harpy will stick to me perfectly and stroke me with their wings. Hmm, if you're spoiled so much, you're not going to be human. But it's a man's duty to hold himself down with a woman. I'll be careful not to.
"Ah...."
One of Mr. Harpy's eyes turned towards the door with a loud voice.
……
There was Silfi with a crying face and a long ear. He was sad that he was cut off from the crowd. We all struggled very hard to comfort ourselves.
"Ko, Kosuke is mine."
I'll stroke Silfi's head silently, hugging me with tears.
"Nh, I know. We're just getting a little split up."
"Exactly. We all know that."
Uuu ~...
After a while, Silfi returned to sanity and became a worm wrapped in a blanket in the corner of the room with too much shame. I will add here that I have struggled to console myself.
"Silfi, cute."
"Your Highness, you're so cute."
"Stop it!
"Fufu, if you bully me too much, I'll turn into a worm again."
I agree with you very much, but stop it. [M] Because it really turns into a worm again.