The hero magician wants to relax. He was too active and targeted for his life, so we'll start over.

The sea in the north is cold. Halfway around the stars, we arrived at the Nordfryterg outpost.

"Hello, Mr. Bell. It's been a long time."

I put on my coat and took cold protection to visit the secret base of this isolated island in the Arctic sea.

This is one of the strongholds created for the Rebels to resist the Diggle Empire.

In fact, it was built as a fleet maintenance and resupply base for the time of need, but it is hardly operational. Because the rebels, Shado Fleet, were using the Aries Floating Island Military Portal to move their portals.

I used to say, "If you're prepared, you won't be sad."

I follow Belle in her black cat shape as she walks.

Right now, we have the Imperial Liberation Army and the remnants of the Old Empire.

"I can't lead you to Aries Floating Island."

General Shade is trying to help the remnants of the old Empire and bring them into the fight against the True Empire. But you're not on our side, because we haven't made a deal yet.

"I can't lead you to Sea Pang by mistake."

Was it originally a base for portal operation when it became difficult?

Ms. Bell twisted her neck. I nodded.

"Well, that's one of the reasons. We've built several other dormant bases, some of which are traps that attract and trap enemies.”

And, like this time, it was used as a temporary base when attracting or negotiating with people who had difficulty deciding whether to be an ally.

"So, how are you, Mr. Bell?"

Well, that's 50/50.

Mr. Bell shook his head.

"From what the Emperor said, even if you were to suddenly say," Let's fight together with the rebels we've been fighting against... "

"The opponent is the Secretary of the Navy, isn't it?" Marshal of the Empire Navy "

"He's a strange man."

Hmph, Ms. Bell laughs.

"I hear you know Shade." I understand your reasoning, but I'm not convinced by your emotions, but I'm not convinced by my subordinates at all, but you're a man who's good at snuggling up. "

"Even if it's not your direct supervisor, Mr. Shade may be a little overloaded." After all, they were in the same army. "

In the ranks, Commissioner Anorj is superior. General Shade said you weren't very good with nobles and great people.

Well, if you break your belly and talk, you'll understand.

That's why I'm here.

Me and Bell are going to the conference room at Nordfriterg Base Command. When the Shapeshifter entered the guard gate, we were inside, General Shade and the former Emperor's Navy chief, Marshal Anorzi.



“Nice to meet you, Marshal. I'm Jin Amiwool, commander of the Seapang Alliance fleet.”

Jin Amiwool - To his name, Marshal Anorzi seemed surprised.

"This is... this is... this is not your name." But if I hadn't remembered correctly, I'd have heard that you died about two years ago. "

"It's the vicious propaganda of the Allies."

Well, they tried to kill me.

I didn't expect you to be in the rumored Shepherd's Land.

"I guess so, because there are many secretive aspects to our country. That allies don't know I'm alive."

At my table, I glance at General Shade.

“Now, how far are we going?”

The True Empire is the enemy, isn't it?

Marshal Anorzi distorted his mouth.

“The enemy's enemy has learned the logic of its allies from its former subordinate, General Shade.”

"I see. He's sweet."

"Is it true that Jin Amiwool thinks differently?"

"I won't refuse anyone to come, but if I don't, I won't intervene deeply."

"I see. I mean, Jin Amiwool doesn't want to force the Empire to recruit us."

“It's a matter of motivation. I don't want my allies to be dragging my feet against my enemies.”

It's better not to be around if you're going to get sick.

Marshal Anorzi nodded.

"Jin Amiwool seems to know us well."

"Until the other day, that is, until the Great Emperor returned, we were enemies." No... personally, I've been an enemy of your empire since before that. "

And all of a sudden, let's be friends, yes or no.

"I have defeated a large number of Great Imperials." You must be quite resentful. I won't deny that. But you've taken a lot of lives, too. "

I mean, you and me, sir?

“No, you can understand what I think of the people of the Empire.”

……

We're not the only ones who hate our people for killing them. Men who were your enemies have not forgotten their enmity and resentment. I was betrayed by the Allies, but before that, we fought together, and I've seen a lot of deaths. I had a comrade. I had an acquaintance. Some of them did a good job. Most of them are no longer in the world.

“Now, let's talk about the future. As you may have heard from General Shade, your Rebels, as the Great Imperial Liberation Army, aim to ostracize Great Emperor Diggle and liberate the Empire.”

Umu

“The Empire Liberation Army will rule the Empire after the overthrow of Diggle. The Liberation Army is a member of the Sea Pang Alliance, so we will provide the necessary support to do so.... do you have any questions so far?”

Isn't the Empire Liberation Army a puppet of Sheepang?

Marshal Anorzi said no more.

“It looks like the Empire is doing it, and the truth is, they're trying to take control of the Empire afterwards with their support.”

In short, the Marshal pointed out that the Great Imperial Liberation Army was named after it, and in fact it was the Sea Pang Army.... well, it makes sense to think so.

"If you think so, you should join the Liberation Army." And to be the leader of the postwar empire. "

"To me...?"

At least if you're in the army, you'll know exactly if it's a puppet or not.

I felt my face break naturally. [M] After all, the leaders of that country should be the people of that country.