The Branded Female Fencer
War of the Fools, Part 10 - Before the Battle
"Confirm Operation"
Rusty spreads the castle's view over the table and everyone looks down at it.
"We'll break into the castle through the east gate."
"How? This castle is certainly not for war, but that's why it's not even sweet enough for 500 people to attack it down, is it?
"Five times the number of defenses is needed to attack the castle than it used to be."
Rusty controls the mercenaries shouting at each other.
"Don't worry about that area. I've already spoken to the captain of the East Gate defense. So with one signal, the people inside will respond and help us open the gates."
"Wouldn't that work?"
Rusty dared to ignore one of the mercenaries whining. Plus Rusty goes on.
"Several of my trusted men are also diving in. Don't worry about that. Besides, even the Royal Castle is feeling more hostile. Little does anyone fight us for Mustard."
"As it works out there, what's next? Who is the commander who defends the royal castle in the absence of Muster?
"I'm supposed to be Candidate Ordon, but he's not originally a warworthy character. You don't have to take him down, and if you tie him up, it'll be over."
Maybe he's not the commander.
"What do you mean?
The knights now raise their voices to what the line says.
"No, is it a bad way of saying it? The commander thinks it's a different matter if Hecaton Kale listens to him, even if he's like Ordon."
"On what grounds?
"The way they fight."
Rhine speaks calmly.
"I don't even think of people as people. The way they fight is definitely not decent. It's a question of whether those guys will obey the commander honestly."
"Stupid. So what are you fighting for? Mercenaries fight for rewards, right?
"Normally..."
The line did not utter any more words. I haven't told anyone that Hekatonkail is not human. Tell him. It's nothing that's going to happen, and it's no different than doing it. I just wanted to tell you how bad it was and avoid everyone turning back.
Again, Rhine has been thinking about what the knight said earlier.
"(for what, I don't know... that's what I've been thinking)"
"What's up?
"No, it's nothing. Go on."
The line shook for the first time and encouraged me to talk. Watch it and explain the points Rusty should hold down one after the other. Armory, pantry, treasure trove, soldier's stuffing. While Rhine listened to them by ear, he had always thought of earlier questions with his head. The operation has already been worked out with Rusty many times, so it's all in his head.
Nevertheless, Rhine was impressed with Rusty's explanation. It's easy to understand the story, and it's great inside to make it the ability to bring people together so far. Rhine thinks that's about it as a samurai, but as a civilian, Rhine was beginning to think that he was the kind of person who would be exerting his power from now on. Now the mercenaries are also listening seriously to Rusty at some point. Rhine honestly admitted that this was a talent he didn't have. If Rusty hadn't been such a person, he wouldn't have been able to step so well this time around.
"That's it. Do you have any questions?
No one made any sense to Rusty's words. Look at that, Rusty urges Ray fans.
"Duchess, I thank you for your words before you go to work."
"Okay."
Ray fans are prompted to take a position visible from everyone. When she slowly looks around everyone, she speaks out. There is no longer a girl anywhere who put a spear in front of the line earlier.
"To all those gathered here, I'd like to start by saying thank you"
Ray Fan's words are soberly clear.
"I'm Rayfan-Krums-Lancaster. As you know, I am the first princess of this Duchy of Krums. Thank you for helping me fight this time. But this fight isn't exactly where I want it to be, honestly."
Together, we get a little annoyed by the words that Ray fans release. Ray fans controlled that with one hand as if they were used to it.
"Silently, we're not done talking about it yet. My brother, Muster, is the ultimate target of this battle. He is the only flesh and blood parent left, and however foolish I am about to do it is to argue for my brother and regain his real power. I don't know how much justice there is.
But I have to. Leave it to Mustard and surely this country will perish. He ignores the Father King and repeats reckless wars, which exhaust the country in mischief. How can you not overlook such outrages when it comes to my brother? I have decided this battle for my country and the people who live there. "
"Hey, line. To Rayfan, the death of the Father King..."
"Oh, I didn't tell him"
The line still answers the dance slave speaking in a whisper with a small voice.
"Why?
"Can you say that? Everything needs to be ready. He tells Ray fans that he is seriously ill and that his duties as king will no longer be served. So Ray fans are already ready to be their mentors, but not yet ready to accept the death of their flesh parents. If these two were shaken at the same time, that kid would surely crumble. Well, isn't it emotion that makes you make one decision first?
"... sometimes I want you to turn that concern to me."
"Ha, no kidding"
There are those who scream from nowhere while the two engage in such interaction so that no one can hear them.
"I'm sorry to interrupt your conversation, Princess. Your statement is inconsistent."
One of the mercenaries blocked Ray Fan's story. Everyone turns to you in unison. But now another mercenary talks.
"Right, it's definitely inconsistent"
"What's the point?
"Saying it for the people, most of the soldiers you use as your hands and feet in war are the people. If we wage war, many soldiers die. What are we gonna do about that?
"There's more. Surely if we leave this situation alone, we can clearly see that more human beings suffer than they do at war. But if we're going to start this fight with just the numbers, how are we going to get off the line?
"Hey, you guys?
Ray fans once again took control of Rhine's attempts to unintentionally devour the mercenaries.
"It's okay, Line."
"But I do."
"My brother, I will take his neck with this hand."
Everyone on the spot, including the line, breathed into Ray Fan's words.
"Duchess, it is!
"I don't mind. I intend to fight this battle more than I ever did."
Ray fans said clearly in a voice full of majesty. In its appearance, I did not see any loss at first sight.
"I have no power to fight. But I'm not going to let your hands get dirty either. So I take my brother by my own hand. I will also be responsible for the lives of those in your hands. That is the duty of the royalty.
And there's only one thing I can ask of you. Gentlemen, come back alive. That's the only wish I can do without the power to fight directly. "
When I finished saying that, Rayfan looked around at them all again. No longer was anyone eaten by Ray fans. On the contrary, there are even those who look with respect in the eyes that look at her. Some of the knights even lay flat with nature.
When he confirms that, Ray Fan speaks his last voice.
"Then let's come. Go to battle!
Continued