The Branded Female Fencer

In the meantime, King Dryan got in earlier than time. Almost on time, Alphilees arrives, followed by Prince Blougard, who arrives late. However, Shane Sereno, who was always a few words in time, didn't arrive. Miranda waited patiently so as not to be irritated, but King Dryan was numb first.

It's too late.

“I thought you were a good lady in time, but was there a problem?”

Prince Blougard replied calmly, but when he saw his fingers tapping the table, he would never feel anything.

Alphilees had the notion of going to Katra to play, but naturally she met with Prince Blougard many times to discuss the future. Among them, I noticed that this prince was not a gentle prince as he seemed, but rather a personality who could be short-tempered and militant.

I had to be quiet from the standpoint of the Commander-in-Chief, but I knew that I was convinced that I was the son of King Swendle.

Shane Sereno arrived just before the others' frustration reached its peak. When it arrives at a good distance, Alphilees is impressed. On arrival, Schönselleno received a large piece of animal skin that his squire had been given to hold.

I'm sorry I'm late.

"... time is precious. Don't make me wait too long, right?"

"So you're saying that it was too late because you were preparing the paper?"

“Yes, exactly. Check it out.”

Before Miranda could say anything, Shane Sereno had already opened the paper. Shane Sereno spun the following words while Miranda, who had failed to take the lead, opened her mouth.

"I guess this is what Lord Miranda wants to tell you, so I made preparations." This is the current march and the territorial view of the five countries that were once satellites. Although there are a lot of people, it is a concern that reconstruction will not proceed. Is that okay? "

"... yeah, that's right. That's exactly what I was going to talk about.”

Miranda thought she was hit. Miranda was also preparing, but this map contained a much more detailed marching status and territorial plan than Miranda had prepared.

The day before yesterday, Alfilise and Miranda were secretly preparing for this meeting, but I thought it might surprise me, but Shane Sereno's way of proceeding was imposing but it did not change Miranda's mind.

“This is the current march, but more than 70% of the land occupied by Orcs has already been reclaimed. The head of the orc I had hunted so far was over 400,000. If you combine a burned-out or sorcery-blown head, it could be close to half a million. The enemy force was 1 million, but we won't be able to get an exact number after being eliminated or increased, but from the distribution of orcs since we moved to pursuit, it seems that there are only 100,000 left."

"... roughly, Arnelia is expecting the same number."

"There's nothing uncomfortable about the enemy." Even if the scouts report it, there is no longer any sign of a large force. At most, there are about 10,000 or 20,000 bases (colonies), and there are about 2 or 3 of them. "

The same goes for the results of the reconnaissance with the Flying Dragon.

Not only Miranda, but Dryan and Blaugard agreed. Of course, Alpha Reese was doing a reconnaissance, but it was a similar report.

Shane Sereno advances his fingers on the map.

“In that case, we should decide on the post-war course, as we will have almost eliminated it in the remaining month. Already acting alongside our forces, the Lords felt the tide of battle and entered the Argumentation Prize. We should continue to talk about rewards so that we don't let them move around on their own.”

"Hmm. Even though the battle isn't over, it's already a post-war account." There seem to be a lot of people who like the accounts on the desk, but-- "

"No objection"

Ignoring Dryan, who complained, Alphilees was the first to agree. With an unexpected push, Shane Sereno smiles. Dryan was grinding a little, but he could not help but agree.

"- Well, I have no objection to the policy setting. Do you already have a plan because I'm going to talk about it?"

“Yes, thank you. First of all, I think the reason for the delay in the reconstruction of the Romanesque side is to receive the displaced people who have been evacuated from the satellite country. Isn't their food, shelter, and security already on their side? We have been able to confirm that there are many displaced people in Taram, and many more in the cities of the Northern Federation of Commerce. Romansland couldn't get out by shooting alone, because they were too busy defending the lands of the Northern Commercial Union. Isn't that right?"

"... I don't deny it. Go on, please."

What would have happened long ago was that both Alphiris and Miranda had even grabbed Dryan, but they didn't dare to pursue it, and Blaugard encouraged Shane Sereno to talk about it.

"Therefore, with regard to the reclaimed land, I would like to transfer it to the ministers to govern." So I've already brought the draft. "

"Don't be silly! Then it's no different than the Invasion War!"

Miranda stood up unexpectedly, but no one, Blaugard, took control of it.

"Sir Miranda, be calm... even though Romanesque Land could not cope alone, if we were to seize our territory, we would need a cause." I wonder if there is one? "

"Thank you. How about if some of the kinsmen of the Five Kingdoms were to give them 'provisional rule' and return them to the Romansland after the reconstruction phase?"

For how long?

"First of all, it would be ten years." It takes two short years to purify the land, to plow the fields again and restore the buildings, and five long years. It will take a minimum of five years from there to get back the original economic situation and population. In the meantime, it is not realistic for Roman 'sland to govern with personnel alone. Most of the rulers of the five countries, or their blood relatives, have already died. Isn't this what Romansland really wanted to cut out at the Continental Peace Conference? ”

Blaugard silenced for a moment at Schoenseleno's words. And after a long silence, Blaugard began to speak with determination.

"... the King of Swendle hasn't spoken that far. But I will be in charge of this battle and the rest of the post-war process. With that in mind, I want you to hear it."

Got it.

"Lord Schoenseleno is right." Roman's Land does not have the financial capacity to rebuild the five destroyed countries, and it lacks personnel. ”

Blaugard's long-exhaled attitude was convincing enough to definitely make him feel troubled from the core.

"The shortage of civil servants has been lamented since before, but it has come to the fore. In the first place, we are a country that is poor in resources. Even though many parts were covered by resources from satellite countries, they were all gone. How will you survive this winter?"

“The Northern Commerce Federation can help?”

"Roman's Land is not in a position to give them orders. Rather, they are in debt. If we hadn't gathered the strength to ensure their defense during this battle, we would have had a little more aggressive military action. If only it was because of their rampage. It's completely embarrassing, so I just want to leave you alone."

Dryan quietly spoke to Prince Blougard's agonizing expression as if he were in a state of heartache.

"... I understand the circumstances. However, as a country, I can't work for free. I don't need to cede land, but I want to get enough compensation and rewards."

"Of course, beast king." What can I do for you? "

"It must be a special economic zone. There are also chambers of commerce for beasts, and there are many young people who are willing to keep their commerce active. I want them to be given commercial opportunities. I'll take out my legs too."

“If it's going to help you rebuild, let's accept it.”

"That's good," thought Alphilees. I did not hear this idea from Dryan in advance, but if the beasts are based in the northern part of the continent, they will naturally become commercially active.

Although activities are often still restricted in countries where there is a bias against beasts, economic activities recognized by Romanesque lands and many lords on the east side will probably not be permitted in the future. Of course, Arneria should also be recommended.

Even if the territory does not spread, the area of life of the beastmen, including Grouzard, will spread in one go. Wasn't it a yearlong grief for the beastlings?

With this kind of plan, it sounds good as a drop point. Miranda could not help but admit it. One thing is, Alpha Reese has a concern in front of her.

Blaugard and Schönselleno opened their mouths almost simultaneously.

"Now, let's go to the border formulation from the part that has already been occupied." Along this line of the map, the provisional border shall be drawn. Do you want to send troops from Romansland here? "

“Yeah, of course I do. We will advance the armies of our princes."

"That's fine, but you guys." Remember that the war is not over yet? "

"Of course, my king." Is that all right with you, Lord Alphonse? "

“Mercenaries don't stand in the way of the border between the two countries. We'll reward you according to your work, that's fine."

"To be greedy. This is an opportunity for you to have the merit and talent to offer even in the case of the partial alienation of a territory. You're not going to do that?"

In response to Shaun Sereno's comment, Alphilees shook his head with a small smile.

"Even though we can fight against raw hatred, it is very important when it comes to guiding the folk grass. Mercenaries are quietly reluctant to take a position as a mercenary corps."

"Is that so? Not because you have ambitions?"

"I have ambitions, but I don't need a country. What I'm looking for is different.”

"Then what can I get you?" I would be interested if the leader of the mercenary regiment would want it. "

"I'm interested in that, too."

"Neither do I."

Blougard and Dryan hit each other at the same time, so Alphilees had trouble with this. Lafate suddenly entered the tent, wondering how he had misled her.

Congratulations!

Something's wrong! I'm coming to the Lords!

"If there is an emergency, I will report it to Miranda with the understanding that it is rude!"

“Is that about getting involved in this battle?”

“Yes, that's what I thought.”

If Lafati, who has been serving Miriazar for a long time, thinks he should interrupt the meeting and tell her, then Miranda can't be denied it.

Naturally, other people were also concerned about the content.

I'd like to hear it.

“Same goes for you. There's no hiding between us, is there?”

"You can share your secrets if you need to."

"Yeah, I can't help it." Lieutenant, please report. "

"Huh, there was a civil unrest in Alexandria. It was Dior = Night Lord = Brigandy who turned the flag upside down!"

No one was surprised by the report. Dryan and Miranda stood up, and Braugard stepped forward, removing the brush that Shane Sereno had in his hand. Only one, Alphilees, closed his eyes and raised his face as if he were looking up to heaven.

Continued