The Branded Female Fencer

Lieutenant Jake, do you have a report for me?

I wonder if it's Assistant Captain Dutehilde.

Gloria's classmate, Duke Hilde-Orphelia-Lichtenstein, was assistant captain of the support team of the company led by Jake.

It was thanks to her family that she was excluded from this position because she was young and had no track record, but unlike Jake at school who knew her, she was dedicated to treating the injured without complaining about anything.

Without resentment of the night, if the injured person complained of pain, he ran away and endured heavy work. The Support Captain was a Shrine Knight Sister, but he praised her for doing well. As for Jake, I would like to use one of the words of labor, but if I put myself in front of him, I'm going crazy.

Dutehilde said with sincere eyes to Jake, who dared not show her expression.

"Feng Shui said it was going to be a long rain. We don't have enough tents, but we can't afford to expose the wounded to the wind and rain, so we're renting out our tents. Are you sure?"

"What about your share?"

“If you give me permission, I will sew up the spare garments for a temporary tent.”

"I'm asking you to rent out a private house nearby." I'll use it if I have your permission. In a few days, we'll have a spare tent. But I couldn't force them to take it. It may be an inconvenience for a while, but please be patient. "

Of course, we'll be adding more people soon.

"No, probably not."

Huh?

Dutehilde's expression became stronger. Nearly half the troops were due to be replaced here, and we were due to rest in Tarum and the surrounding Arnerian subdivisions. Of course, Dutehilde had planned to do the same, but Jake couldn't help but make a statement that would defeat her expectations.

"I'm sorry it didn't meet my expectations, but there was a communication from the company leader or more." We will also use our forces to suppress the simultaneous beeps that have struck various parts of the continent. Therefore, it would be better not to take turns for a while. It seems like it will take a long time to endure, so I don't want you to push yourself too hard. I will add the necessary support supplies at any time. "

“How long will it be?”

“At least till winter. The longer it is, the less likely it will be to take turns until spring comes.”

Jake didn't hide what he was told at the liaison meeting. I thought she should be honest, and honestly, if anyone is unhappy or unwell, she has the choice to go back to Gloria.

Of course, the burden on the scene will increase, but Jake thought he had the right and power to do so. In any case, the battles that students experience are too large in scale and significance, and above all, they only have a bad feeling. If we're going to be in real life, I thought at least those who don't have the means to defend themselves should leave.

"That is to say." The bigger the battle, the more casualties we will have. If political judgment is involved, we may not be here. If the fighting goes any further, we may not have to stay here. "

"... Is that the Captain's opinion?"

"Thank you for thinking that."

If you don't mind, can you tell me the rationale?

Of course, Duke Ristoria, the fatherland of Dutehilde, was also dispatched. The country is as old as Alexandria, and so is Arnelia. Since the Duke of Liechtenstein was not a samurai, it was not said that his direct relatives were dispatched, but it seemed that several members of the family who had descended had gone to the battlefield. I'm not worried about Dutehilde.

While not impressed by the mischievous anxiety, Jake did not hide it.

"It's just my guess." I want you to listen to me. "

Yes.

... my neck is twitching

Is that your neck?

"That's right. When you're on the battlefield against a strong opponent, your troops are in danger." I don't feel fear, I feel the same feeling as an experience over and over again. And it gets stronger day by day. This battle is rough. I'm sure it won't end this way. "

You're sure about that, aren't you?

"I think so. So the first priority is your own life. Don't get it wrong."

“Okay, I believe you. Let's make sure everyone is prepared, as we intend to be.”

Dutehilde nodded lightly, and Jake was finally surprised and his eyes rolled up.

On the contrary, Dutehilde looked strange.

Captain, what is it?

No, don't just believe it...

That's a good tone, Captain.

Oh, no, I'm sorry.

Jake and Dutehilde sighed as they took care of it.

"Our burden is smaller." I'm not as talented as Nelly. "

Nellie? What's the matter?

Jake-san, don't you know?

At the same time, the daunted Dutehilde's tone sounded amazing.

"Nelly is said to be the most sacred magician in the past few decades." You can exercise higher sorcery than any other regular Sister you already have in place. Rumor has it that he is also a user of the Healing Circle, a range healing magic that has only five users. I can't connect my amputated limbs, but I'm pretty much the only one who can do anything about it. ”

"I didn't know... he wouldn't say anything."

"I don't want to overburden you." We understand that we are the ones who are supposed to be backing you on the front lines, and all those who are not dull will understand. There's no need for special treatment, but it's for the younger sister you're familiar with, right? Please give it a shout. "

I see... did Nelly seem unusual to you?

In response to Jake's question, Dutehilde was confused for a moment. Everyone knows that Neri liked Dora. However, no one has forgotten that he was the minion of the black magician, that he abandoned many of Arnelia's guards and fled, and that he killed Crudus at the same time.

Nelly's disappointment was so painful that anyone could see it. At the same time, Nelly's fate in losing Dora and her curse on Arnelia was known only to a few women close to her.

And she dawned on study and magic to forget about Dora - restoring the Holy Attribute to the inheritance ritual of sorcery, and succeeded in mastering it. Since then, her activities are now on track. Since then, she hasn't laughed much, and she rarely comes to tea parties. Dutehilde was worried with Lotte, but she thought that if she could break the painful memories by punching something in, that would be it.

At the very least, Dutehilde thought that she shouldn't tell Jake those facts now.

"No, but... you shouldn't care right now. More than that, please be concerned about her fatigue as a subordinate."

"Roger that. Advice. Painful."

Jake's tone, which returned to a knightly tone, and the beauty of the well-appointed courtesy made Dutehilde's face flutter. If Jake hadn't fallen asleep, he would have been able to see his face.

Dutehilde ran away with her face turned away.

"Then I'll go back to work!" Gi-jin, yo-ji-jin! "

"Oh... a strange tone."

Jake muttered, and Dutehilde bumped his forehead against the wood he was carrying on his feet. Looking at how he was communicating with each other apologizing, Jake laughed for the first time in a long time.

Continued