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

A magic tale arrived at me from the earlier Shahrul.

I spoke to the Marquis of Creniere, so I said I could come. After sending a reply, I sent the Shizne boat to Creniere Castle.

It is a high and elegant looking castle nestled in a bright white snowfield. A heavy silhouette with a pinned and stretched spire reminded me of a castle in a dream country.... I see, was that Mr. Eckleen born and raised here?

I could also get down by the castle, but it's a hassle, so I ride directly to the castle's temple. Shizne boats with floating stones can be stationary in the air without worrying about the effects of the wind.

It was me who was given the rank of Marquis by King Eman. But because of the young man, if we don't show the Marquis of Creniere that he is not just a blue genius, this one will also be difficult to move.

I don't intend to come under full command, even if you have information.

Shahrul talked me through, so I'm grounded on the balcony on the upper level of the castle with no particular problems. A knight or soldier downstairs was staring up at the Shizne boat, but ignores it because it's a natural reaction.

As me and Early descended from Hatch onto the balcony, the waiting Shahrul graced him and led him to a line with the Marquis of Creniere and others who were picking him up as well.

A man of perfect width with a green cloak - compared to those who refrain, there is no doubt that he is in the Marquis.

First Early, who looked familiar, called out. As expected, the Marquis of Creniere greeted the prince, no, Early, the princess, and had a pale ceremonial interaction.

What a scarce person to look at.

Blue eyes are the same as my daughter, Mr. Eckleen. Skin is also white, but wrinkles are few and it's hard to tell what you're thinking again. Is he in his late 40s? The blue eyes of such a marquis looked at me untouched.

"Well, you're the Marquis of Gin Tokitumo. I heard from Shahrul. I am Marquis Joseph Cleniere."

"I'll be the first to see you, Marquis Creniere. Newcomers, please continue to teach me more."

"My daughter tells me. You wouldn't know, but I've seen you about twice."

Once from the viewing seat of the martial arts tournament. The second time, Early became a princess, the ranking of succession to the throne changed, on that occasion when it was announced that Jarzy would succeed the king.

"I wanted to talk to you in person. That came true early, but unfortunately I can't even afford to take the time to talk to the public. Something is looming. I want to go to the military right now, okay?

"Absolutely."

This way - Marquis Creniere led me and Early, and Belle in the black cat, into the castle from the balcony.

To be guided is a spacious large room where parties and other things are likely to open. Bright sunshine plugging through the window. In the center of that room with a sinister interior that makes you feel the weight of the years, a large table is placed.

"It was supposed to be a very entertaining room."

The Marquis of Creniere walks over to the large table.

Maps of the territory of Creniere and its surroundings were spread out there. There are more than one symbol standing that reminds me of chess pawns, and it probably represents the location and strength of my own and enemy armies.

Pamel, explain the current situation to Tokitomo.

"Yes, my lord!

After the carved, deep-faced sorcerer corrected his posture, he began his war briefing. In addition to us, there were senior knights and magicians serving the Kreniere family.

The situation was not good.

Already the enemy has taken control of the northeastern region of Krenière territory and the local guard is devastated. The main army of Krenière on its way to interception had also been repelled.

The enemy uses a giant multi-legged warcraft - a weapon and an unusual form of magic wand - to overwhelm the Marquis Army. Says he's marching toward Castle Creniere here.

"- Fort Pere, north of here, is also approaching an army of enemies, who are now sending out more guarded soldiers to evacuate the evacuees."

"The evasion of the people..."

"Fort Pere is an absolute line of defense"

The Marquis of Creniere gazes at Fort Pere on the map with his eyes like a stone's throw on the side of the road.

"It has to last a long day until reinforcements from the King's Capital arrive. Don't leave those who can't fight behind to keep their food support in Cage Castle."

... someone who says things clearly.

"Likewise, the evacuees around this castle will be lowered west of the territory. The current state of the enemy is imminent, and it will feed them. In that regard, it is a great surprise that you defeated the enemy that appeared west."

A tone without eagle fried, but the Marquis of Creniere nodded.

"Thank you, Tokitomo Weather"

"No."

I'm afraid. When I nodded back, a green cape mage ran into the room there.

"I say! More urgent than Fort Pere. - Ah."

A preaching order and a pompous sorcerer will notice us. The Marquis of Creniere urged him to "continue".

"Ha! Fort Pere, under enemy attack, with a thick defeat. It's already destroyed the walls, and the fall is a matter of time."

What? No!? and the surrounding knights and magicians change their blood phase. Only the Marquis of Creniere saw the expression unchanged, but far away.

"... the fort hasn't been around for a day"

"No... it can't be! Castle attack, huh? So soon..."

One of the senior knights hands on the table and distorts his face. Is it the enemy's attack power that should be feared? One of the magicians questioned the preaching.

"So what's going on with the evacuees? Lord Eckleen and the others are picking him up."

"Yes, reports say the escort is leaving the fort, but looks like he's under enemy pursuit"

"... if you have an evacuee, you can't escape."

As the facts are told, the Marquis said. The men under his command look with sympathy. Mr. Eckleen, the daughter of the Marquis of Creniere, seems to be there too...

I open my mouth.

"Now let's head to rescue the refugees."

"On that flying ship?

The Marquis of Creniere just said, but Shahrul frowned.

"But Tokitomo Weather, the majority of the way from the fort to here is in the forest. There's no place to get off on that ship...?

That's a good point. I answered as I looked at the map of the big table.

"Send troops from the ground. It's okay, we have a good Equus."

"Did you bring the cavalry, Tokitomo?"

The Marquis of Creniere put his hand on his chin, but quickly twisted his neck.

"But your troops, other than flying ships, haven't arrived yet, have they? Aren't we going to make it?

"I'll call you here now. Finally, Lord Creniere, can you give me permission to build a camp and defensive position around the castle to deploy my Willidis army?

"Of course, I will provide you with the location where you came to the rescue and your men. I'm sorry I'm not ready to accept this because it was so sudden."

"Whatever. I'll rent you a place"