Sword of the Philosopher

Before the storm

I listen to Anastasia through the power of my bracelet as I watch people prepare for battle around me.

"First things first about Eirad. But for this one, we'll meet in front of the castle gate. Keep your attitude in place before the elite knights show up '

"As soon as we rendezvous, we will enter under the command of Lord Luon"

supplemented by Eirad himself. I said, "Okay."

"What about artificial dragons?

"We don't move the moment we get out... Nascia explains that"

"Yes."

Nasia, arguably the Dragon Demon Stone itself. Naturally you can't even be wearing a bracelet, but is there a trick to the dragon demon stone that contains something?

"Exploring the interior of the artificial dragon, it turns out we're testing it for motion."

"That, you know what's moving?

Nasia answers my question 'hard'.

'I wish I knew what I was going to do, but in the end I only know the difference between trying to release magic or not'

"Well, that's not the only information I get about an artificial dragon... it's an indicator there"

It was a situation where there were no tips, so I should know one thing, but I guess I shouldn't rely too much on it.

"As for the flow from here, do as we meet beforehand... Confirm, but no problem?

To Anastasia's inquiry, I saw Sophia's face.

"... you okay?

"Yes."

Clear reply. I don't ask her any more, I ask Anastasia another question.

"The moment we encounter an elite knight, we move on to the attack... so Romilda seals the regenerative ability and settles it all at once... okay?

"Uhm, deal with this according to the circumstances… in addition to the work of Lord Luon, let's hope for the movements of those who fight them"

Thinking Yusuka or Katra is going to be nervous...

"Oh, no problem"

Abel's voice. That sounded in my head and in my ears at the same time.

The voice comes from behind. Turning around, I saw Abel, Yusuka, and Katra getting ready and approaching.

"This one is ready. And you?"

"This is... oh, wait a minute"

Anastasia suddenly silences. A little,

'Sorry, the report came in. Looks like you're ready for the castle. "

"... you ready to get in?

Anastasia responds to this question by saying 'um'.

"There's nothing wrong with the movement of the people so far... but the enemy will use them and move a lot. Rapid movement will be needed above all to contain the damage '

"As soon as possible, we'll get Mr. Leon and the others under Nehmeisa."

Abel's claim. Exon replies "Exactly."

"Mr. Luon, I'm only a little hesitant to let you, who are personally people from outside the continent, stand on the arrow..."

"There are aspects of this battle that involve us. So never mind."

"Right. Then let's get the job done."

Exon to nibble. This one responds with a bitter smile and then tells Anastasia.

"I'm ready for this one, too. What do we do?"

"Give me a little time yet... I'll call you when it's time to go in"

... Will Nehmeisa also be ready for an artificial dragon in the meantime? No, the interception is in place when we find out we're already on the move...?

The movement becomes hasty on the part of the allies as well. What is different from normal warfare though is that the imperial side is not seen in the wind preparing nothing on the appearance. It's not strange to have soldiers near the castle gate in case we exist, but now they're just shut down and there's no one there.

I can predict that the trap is already waiting at this point...... looking around, the soldiers and members of the rebel groups, unaware of the circumstances, looked like a breeze bewildered by the way it was too quiet.

"... that's an odd fight"

Abel whines lying down. Sophia opened her mouth as if she agreed to it.

"Indeed… in the last battle we could have frowned upon this situation too"

"Maybe."

Preparation goes even while I'm in tune with her words - the quiet before the storm. Games may be occasions where BGMs or the like are brazenly drained to create tension and make people feel uncomfortable.

Eventually, Exon soldiers report "ready".

"... Now it's Lord Luon's turn from here"

Exxon started talking to me.

"We can't move at first than we need to make it look like the same flow as the last fight...... though, we have the tools created by Anastasia. You can move as soon as you expose your hands."

"I'll think about what to do depending on the circumstances."

"... don't be sorry that you let the war happen to you."

"Never mind."

Shortly after I replied, I heard a whisper from somewhere... the direction sounds right. Is it Anastasia's private soldier?

"Sounds like time."

- This one's ready.

Just Anastasia's voice.

"The castle gate is to be opened at an approaching time. Lord Luon, please."

"Oh."

After the reply, Exon or Abel hang the decree.

The apparent protagonist of this battle is Abel. He himself goes to the place where the emperor is, and he asks Nehmeisa - and then he reveals what he has done and ends this battle.

While I was thinking about capturing and defeating Nehmeisa, Richard's demon came from the rear. Do you value mobility? There are many wolves, etc.

And Abel sends her gaze. When I snorted in silence, he hung the order.

"- We're gonna end this fight!

At the same time as his voice, heavenly high shouted the cheers of the warriors - he began the march.

We follow it. Exon's private soldiers are also mixed in, followed by Abel.

The other Marquises moved out as well. The Marquis himself will remain in formation outside the castle, but their private soldiers will suppress the other gates and avoid letting Nehmeisa escape - and the entrance has already been held down by investigation as to the castle's way out, etc. The emperor and others have been treated so that they cannot escape.

The meals are ready. All you have to do is defeat Nehmeisa - while approaching the walls, a robust castle gate starts making noises and moving.

It started to open - I thought it would be troublesome if there was enemy obstruction and it closed again... the gate kept moving and was completely liberated.

Here, the knights come from the direction of Anastasia. Some of them looked like Eirad...... he entered the squad in silence.

"Step into the castle all at once like this!

Abel screams. The warriors responded as they called, entering the town at once.

We'll follow it through the gate. Inside - the worse I felt, the quieter I was.

As for the Imperial side, did you instruct them to hide because the Marquises had committed a conspiracy? I know the Marquises also work, but even as Nehmeisa would at first try to make it easier for the people to see that they are not enemies.

"The second and third castle gates are also open"

Here was the voice of Anastasia.

"Between the first and second gates, the enemy has not yet set up. After going through the second...... move out in earnest '

We run through deserted streets listening to those words. Undoubtedly going well so far...... but as planned for Nehmeisa as well.

The battle came from here... that's when I saw the second castle gate.

No sign of the enemy yet. Abel does not mind raising her voice, and the warriors follow it.

And then the gates opened and we went all the way through - and right after that, the dragon shouted into my ear.