The Branded Female Fencer

"Are you the reinforcement general?

"Yes, my name is Gunne Borderline Bo Ozdova. As a borderline uncle, it is equivalent to grade 3. Regards."

"My name is Ebden and I'm the squadron leader. I'm in charge here."

Ebden greeted politely. I can read relieved expressions. I guess he was pretty exhausted, too.

"Squadron leader in charge? What happened to the others?"

"All my superiors are more dead in action than I am. Now I'm in charge on the form..."

"You don't seem to have any cohesion. Are you discussing surrender with the others earlier?

Lisa's sharp point goes in. Ozdoba gave a slight, and Ebden gave a sinister look.

"... you're right. They no longer have the will to fight, and discussions of surrender began yesterday when the battalion captain died. If the reinforcements hadn't arrived today, we would have opened the gates. I disagreed with some of them, including myself, but not with so many deaths."

"What happened? Besides, what happened to Arnelia's cover?

"Isn't that more familiar there? General Pfeiffer should have caused Arnelia officials to pull off because the danger on the front line had increased too much. Tell Arnelia it's tough if something happens to his associates. It was an order to hold on until then, because I would send reinforcements over instead. But 10 days have passed since the order was given."

"Stupid. Isn't that what you're saying to die on the front line?"

"... haven't you heard?

I can see that Ebden's surprised look made me think Ozdova was bad. Alphilis sent out a helpship.

"Sorry to interrupt, but there's something I'd like to hear from you, too. In the meantime, we have to unlock the situation."

"What about you?

"I am Alphilis, the leader of The Millions of Feathers of Heaven Running Mercenaries. Let me bring 500 mercenaries into the war this time. Nice to meet you."

Ebden reached for Alphilis' offered hand reflexively, but the expression was unfloating.

"A woman is the leader...? Can you fight?

"Thank you. Clients tend to be a woman of contempt. Well, see how you fight and decide if you can use it or not. So, I'd like to ask why the castle is so rough. Could they have broken into the castle?

"Yeah... no, this is due to their flying tools. Their flying tools fly far beyond our walls. Sometimes it's simply stone, sometimes it's burst, and some of them fly poisonous balls and corpses. Because of this, the disease began to spread a few days ago."

"I see, so this tragedy"

"But that's not all. It's not normal for everyone above the captain to die. An army of this size would have around 10 captains. There's no death left. What happened?

The line has joined the story. Originally pale Ebden blues even further.

"That's... they have Reapers."

"Reaper?"

"Yes. One night, that reaper climbed the walls and broke in on his own. When you cut and kill a soldier who was on the walls without a sound, you break into the castle as it were. When he broke into the general, who was the Lord during the military, he almost cut and killed those who were on the spot only to be fortunate enough to hit him.

I'm one of the few who survived there, but the captains I remember so well in my arms couldn't even slash each other properly and were unilaterally killed. Besides, he's aiming and killing from a high-profile man. That's an anomaly, all I can say is reaper. "

"Reaper... that's what you heard somewhere"

The words Lisa shrugged, no one could hear. Alpha Reese was also distracted by other things.

"I see they seem to be extra skilled. But there's going to be a lot of other things to do for now. Other personnel and supplies will arrive later, and we want to repair the broken walls and reconnaissance the opponent. Why don't you tell me about the other faction? Is that all right with Deputy General Ozdova?

"Ugh, um. Right, let's do that."

"... ok, here then"

Alphilis took Ebden to the conference room.

There is a swordsman who quietly takes care of his sword on a tree, looking away at Fort Salamo on the verge of falling. It's been a long time since I dated this sword anymore. Once a thousand generals, it was a sword given to him by the king on credit for his rebellion in the province. It was originally a sword that had passed as a reward for every small rebellion, but was taught by the surroundings that the king gave it with great anticipation for himself.

Sure, the king's view is great. The center of gravity was good and easy to swing, and it suited my way of fighting. Above all, it flourishes very much when you use your magic sword. If that's all I thought about and gave it to you, I have to say that you are an honest king.

But it's no longer an old story. The swordsman laughed mockingly at himself, saying that the sword was still as brilliant as it was at the time, but that he was much dull. Sister and sister, and how would my brother be doing, the swordsman put his thoughts to a much farther home.

From beneath that tree comes a voice that ruins time to miss the old days.

"Ah, hey! There's been a move!

Louis jumped the tree silently. I jumped without looking down with my sword intact, so I almost accidentally hit Lexus with my sword underneath.

"Geez! Blink!"

"That's about it."

"This is also a form of love? Love is too harsh!

Lexus complains, but Louis ignored it, as usual. There's no way this man could have hit a careless sword in the first place.

Louis continued to ignore Lexus, who keeps talking crap about it after all.

"So? What is motion?"

"Oh, yeah, yeah. Looks like reinforcements have arrived at the fort in Salamo. The number is 300. The cavalry was the only one, so if the infantry that came later combined, the total would be between a thousand and two thousand."

"Hmm, this is what happens because the castle attackers are cursory. They could have taken down the castle at any time."

"It's been a long battle on the east side. Maybe he's hungry to prolong the fight and plump his contract money. If you imitate the battle too much, you'll be punished."

"They must have gone out that way because you hunt the other general's head all at once. If you drop the castle, you won't be able to take the other man's neck. It's a small reward."

"You won't have a choice. This is what happens because those guys are trolls. It's delicious."

"Well, that's fine, too. So, what, you found something interesting when you came to report it?

To Louis' point, Lexus did.

"Of course I will. The other reinforcements, apparently the Alphilis, are here."

"... Hmm?

Louis laughs joyfully, not even thinking about the words.

"Sure?

"It's a far-sighted confirmation, but there's no doubt about it first. There's no way this Lexus could have seen a beauty wrong!

"I don't know about that, but you're getting somewhat interesting. It detracts from its original purpose, but it's not a bad idea to try attacking the fort of Salamo. Lexus, watch the fold and go say hello."

Copy that, sir.

Lexus salutes and responds to Louis. That Louis, for the first time in a long time, couldn't stop his heart from pounding.

Continued