The Branded Female Fencer

When Alphilis stared at the map, he started pointing out:

"Corwen. Have you considered the possibility that Romansland might be a black sorcerer's spike?

"... Yeah, I don't even have to go with the spirits - I believe they're involved in some way. Were you talking about the Demon King's workshop?"

"Well, there's a good chance there might be one of the biggest Demon King's workshops out there. I wonder around there, Miranda?

"... as Alfi imagined. The use of blackhawks and pilgrimages or something to look into has turned out to be the largest of the workshops. We therefore believe that Romansland is a cooperative nation of black magicians."

"Then maybe the black magicians are working together on this war. So maybe the assumption itself is going to change."

"Assumption?"

Nia questioned. Towards that nearer, Alphilis asks questions.

"Nia, why are we waging a war?

"... when the country's finances are unstable due to famine, etc., or when it is hostile for any reason, etc."

"You have no enemies in your subordinate country. Moreover, it is difficult to think of the five countries simultaneously. It's hard to imagine how unstable the country's finances are."

"Yeah, it seems the current king's squandering has been terrible lately, but still shouldn't be enough for the country's finances to lean"

"But what if war is an end in itself?

Everyone on the spot looked like, oh. If war is an end in itself, no more reason is needed. Alphilis continued.

"If war is an end in itself, there are many points to be made. The emergence of demon kings equal to abandonment, wars that would have probably been manipulated by silence and calamity everywhere. If they are an end in themselves, I am also convinced that there will be a war"

"But what are we gonna do about waging a war? What's in it for the Orange?

"... is sacrifice an end in itself?"

You're right.

Alphilis nodded at Cowen's words. Continue with the face that Miriazal is gone.

"I see, why didn't you turn your head to that possibility? There are many sorceries that can be performed with sacrifice. I use every part of my body even in normal sorcery. But when it comes to using the scale of the war itself, there are incredible casualties. I can't even imagine what magnitude it would be, such as magic you could do with it. Mostly, it's suspicious if it's doable."

"It must have been a prep period for that. Assuming the victims of the Romansland war are used as catalysts, how big a magic formation would you need?

"... the bigger the better. That's enough to involve the continent. But assuming that's all that stupid big magic formation, there's a good chance it won't boot up for a little while. I suppose it's more likely a runoff?

"I don't know the details around there. But that makes sense. I'll get back to it.

Let's say the Orange Bull is involved in this war. Then I think the five-way operation will change its roots. First the westernmost route. Who was in Broome Volcano?

"Gunz... ah"

"Yes, a man joining the Black Mage was leading the Dragon Man. With the local dragon man's guidance, don't you think we can safely break through that place?

"The swamps in the same way?

"It's possible. A little bit, maybe we can get through the Grand Canyon in some way. For example, you think there's a demon king flying in the sky? The east side may also have nothing to do with it. If the Demon King were behind this, it would have absolutely no bearing on whether or not the army could get through. In the first place, they have the power to fight the dragon."

Everyone blued or got a serious look at the idea of Alphilis. I felt like I had been made aware of the seriousness of the situation for the first time.

But the earliest response was Miriazal.

"... let's say the Alphilis assumption was right. Then, as Cowen first pointed out, the war will end with winter. Because in winter, Romans Land itself will be closed to snow, making it impossible for the transport of supplies to take place as we thought it would.

But I think it's necessary to keep your hands on it. At least on the assumption that Romansland will attack. So I was going to ask for it from the beginning, but I want to make a request to Alphilis. "

"Does that mean we should be Arnelian spires?

The field stuck to the words of Alphilis. Miranda, Alphilis, Miriazar and Cowen's sharp gaze intersect. The first person to close his eyes and take his gaze off was Miriazal.

"Don't be so vigilant"

"Don't be alarmed. It's impossible. There's a world body. Whatever the truth, I don't think it's a good move for us to be seen as Arnelian spirits."

"Yeah, well, you can't be in the bright light. I'd like to ask for a few good men for this job."

"... what's it about?

"Negotiate with the true ruler of Tarram and attach your cooperation to us."

Alphilis and Cowen looked at each other. Because I thought it was an inexplicable job.

Continued