The Marquis’ Eldest Son’s Lascivious Story

At dawn on August 13, New Nelly was still asleep. The darkness that awaits the start of the day is now so cold that summer is unlikely.

Unexpectedly, my body was about to tremble, but I just thought about moving on and I ran the horse. The body temperature of the horse feels hot again.

Young man has arrived!

"Avoid the soldiers!"

When we arrived at the New Nelly military base, there was already a magical ball of light all over the base. The crisp intersection of light is dazzling.

I entrust the horses to the awaiting Musketeers and hurry to the main building of the base. It is a building with a strict atmosphere, but I felt that the current situation and the dimness of the indoor space were extra heavy.

"Young man."

As we stepped into the headquarters, there was an executive-class martial arts officer standing by. The number of people can be counted with one hand, and the expression is uniformly severe.

"Some of them are leaving to prepare for their departure."

Only the lowest ranking martial arts officer is left here. They're supposed to be my situational awareness agents. Apparently, he had some policy in place before I arrived.

"Sit down."

I stand up and try to stop them from saying hello, while I sit in a chair nearby. I suppressed the unexpected feeling and waited for everyone's gaze to gather here before opening my mouth.

"You've been in a hurry since before the sun rose." But the situation is not the worst. Qualdentze is full of good martial arts officers like you. "

First, I decided to praise the cadres for their early start. There are so many things I want to ask, but I dare to start here with a bright topic. I tried my best to appeal to the next president.

"I heard your grandfather on the frontline was defeated."

In a nutshell, the indoor air is filled.

I was just asleep in my own room at New Nelly Castle, but the night maid woke me up and told me the news. It is the worst awakening since my reincarnation on the Elio continent.

However, it was immediately understood that it was an unavoidable situation. It is not because I heard that my grandfather was defeated. Wake the nobility up at midnight and summon them to the castle, because that's an event that would normally be impossible.

I woke up with a single shock without activating my Awakening Magic.

"Don't worry, I've done enough stunning in the castle." There's nothing surprising about what's going on right now. ”

Tell them to joke lightly and then tell them to start reporting.

Honestly, I'd like to ask you a few questions, but it's annoying to think you're in a hurry. Their anxiety, or caregiving, will crush and stimulate their overprotective temperament. That would make it harder for me to get through to you.

So I had to tell them I was cool. By daring to give them the lead in the conversation, we show that we can afford it. This leads to strengthening the ability to speak and the ability to concentrate later.

Hah, I'll report to you then.

One of the executives stood up quietly.

Around the evening of the day before yesterday, a small-scale battle broke out in the Voistra plains.

A stick is pointed at the map spread out on the desk. The pointing location was at the entrance of the Voistra Plain, the area where the Quoldenze forces were preparing for the Great Showdown.

"The enemy general is Spiazek Kindoroa. But fighting itself is not uncommon.”

Kindoroa, the ancestor of the Spiazek family, has been confronting the Koldenze army, led by his grandfather, for a long time now. Therefore, it is said that light clashes during reconnaissance are relatively common.

In fact, there have been small battles like skirmishes from time to time. It is only natural that we are at the forefront of the enemy lands.

Since the enemy has an ancestor, I'm sure your grandfather will need to step forward.

Even the ancestors can't defend themselves, but the best way to get rid of them quickly is for the ancestors to show their faces. The cadre nods in affirmation of my words.

"Even then, the general quickly moved his troops." After a light squabble, we often pull out soldiers from each other..... "

It was precisely at that time that the incident occurred.

"... failed to contain"

It is a threat from containment, that is, the release of magic power with intent to kill.

Some aristocrats with little combat experience fail to trigger due to extreme tensions, but it can't be true of a grandfather of a hundred battles. As a result, I could easily imagine the cause.

Turning his gaze from the map to the senior martial arts officer, he spoke with a heavy tone the answer I didn't want to hear the most.

It's a magic defect.

When my grandfather became old, his magic power gradually weakened. Even if it weakens, the output will suddenly go to zero instead of slowly decreasing. After a while, the magic power was revived as if nothing had happened, but the frequency of onset gradually increased, and at the end, the magic power completely disappeared.

These symptoms were called magical insufficiency.

Didn't the people around you notice?

"The general has never developed a magic defect before." It is possible to predict the cycle if it has developed several times in the past.... "

A person with magic power develops a magic failure when he/she is old, but he/she does not know when it will occur. Some people develop it in their 60s, others do not develop it at all beyond the age of 100. It is a disease with very large individual differences. No, it's more like a dysfunction associated with aging.

My grandfather was already in his mid-80s, so it was not surprising when he developed it.

“That's what it is, but sometimes I feel like I'm doing it right now.”

And say that?

The other day, my grandfather, who was returning to New Nelly City, told me that he had had trouble crossing the river in Nambonan City. At that time, my grandfather gave me instructions to make improvements by aiming at me. That's just a little strange to think of now.

When my grandfather encountered this problem in the city of Nambonan, he was complaining about the arrival and departure of the ship to the local clerks. The civil servant would have taken the point seriously, and must have immediately instructed the city hall to improve it. This brings this matter to a close. I don't bother to tell you.

If there is a second time, the merchant ships will be sinking relentlessly to show off. Both my father and grandfather were aristocratic in those parts. The ancestors do not have excessive expectations for the growth of slave ancestors. That's why we don't want to pay the same attention to civilians who are basically ill-equipped.

"I feel like I've become a little nicer to civilians."

Even if it is gentle, it is very little. My grandfather would sink everything immediately if the ship was stuck in Nambonan City again. There is only one gentleness of sight, but now I am concerned about the subtle change.

"When I develop magic failure, I hear that I sometimes have love for my slave ancestors."

"Yeah, that's it."

The body without magic power is no longer the same as the slave ancestor. Being knocked down on the same stage as the existence that has always looked down on the weak, makes you feel painful even if you don't like "Have civilians lived in such a fragile body?"

Everyone feels what it is like to experience this period of slavery. Some have a merciful heart toward the common people, others, on the contrary, intensify their contempt, and some in particular have nothing to change. Ten men and ten colors.

"Maybe this is the first time your grandfather has developed it?"

No, that's not possible.

My doubts were immediately denied by the cadres. My grandfather is always surrounded by his ancestors' men, so I can't hide it. I'm not in the position to be left alone without an escort.

Besides, my grandfather is elderly, so he is always vigilant about the onset of magic dysfunction. Previously, she had received regular health reports, but nothing noteworthy was said to have happened.

"However, perhaps there was some kind of harbinger... I can't deny the possibility that the General remembered something uncomfortable that only the General himself could understand."

Either way, everywhere we go, it's just speculation. The impression that you've become more or less civilian-friendly may be my own fancy.

"... I can't help thinking about this." My grandfather developed a magic defect. Because that's the reality. "

It's a reality I don't want to admit, but it doesn't even start now. We should move on.

So, what happened after that?

"The onset was sudden, so the troops were in great disarray. The local lieutenant has made the protection of the general his top priority and has decided to withdraw immediately from the battlefield.”

"... is your grandfather safe?"

I heard about it in the first report of the castle. But I wanted to check directly with the executives.

Ha. To this day, I haven't received any reports of General injuries.

Unconsciously, I felt my breath leak and my body relaxed. Apparently, he was much more nervous than he thought.

That's a lucky thing to be in misfortune.

Although my life was saved, I was really glad that I wasn't so full of enemies attacking me... But the line from the cadre is not over.

“But the Spiazek army's onslaught will begin.”

"It's a very quick decision." Didn't you think it was your grandfather's trap, pretending to be sick? "

"I can only say that I was unlucky. According to reports, the general developed a flare-up at the exact moment the troops confronted and exchanged control. Now I can't fool you.”

If the magic power of the Lord Ancestor that was supposed to be in front of me suddenly disappeared, there was nothing I could do about it. It was difficult to hide it because it would be easily exposed if it was used.

"The general's age is understood by the enemy." I should have immediately guessed that magic failure had occurred. You must have seen it as a great opportunity. ”

Lieutenant used a pointing stick to lightly tap the front-line area several times: Tan, Tan, Tan.

“The Spiazek offensive was extremely quick and accurate. As we struggle to disengage from the General's front, our blockades continue to be broken and destroyed. The Knight, who took command temporarily, decided it would be difficult to continue the battle on the front lines and decided to withdraw all his troops.”

After a few explanations of the retreat, the thumb bars head northwest toward Castle Ryshleaf.

"... and now the defensive battles at Rishleaf Castle continue."

The enemy has invaded fast.

When I gave my honest opinion, the executives said it was speculation beforehand.

It seems that Spiazek's side was prepared to respond quickly in the hope that the general's magic failure would develop.

"Did you predict the onset?"

"No, it's just an expectation." I suppose they had assumed in advance how the army should be mobilized in the event of an incident and shared it within the army. "

With Castle Rishleaf stolen and the plains at their doorstep, we have limited options. The fewer means you have to choose from, the deeper you can think about a plan. The executives say that the Spiazek Army may have been repeating the simulation in case they encountered unexpected luck.

"... but is that really the only thing that can move well?" Even my army would have thought about how my grandfather would move when he got sick. "

Evacuation drills don't necessarily mean that you can really move accurately. Because we don't know when a disaster will come. It was similar when it came to Magic Dysfunction.

Even though the timing was bad, the fact that only the Spiazeik army was able to respond correctly is not satisfactory.

"This is just my imagination... but the Spiazek side felt like a sign of a change in your grandfather's physical condition and a magic failure." Isn't that possible? "

If an earthquake were to strike in the next few months, we would be able to evacuate much more efficiently than we had been told. Even if you have a general guide, your awareness of preparedness will increase.

However, the warlords were only skeptical of this expectation. I'm not going to stick with this either.

"Well, I can't help thinking about this now either." The Voistra Plain is the garden of the Spiazek family, so the speed of movement may be a reasonable line. After all, it's time to think first about the current situation with the enemy forces approaching Rishleaf Castle. ”

After I said that, I thought about the sight of the Rieshleaf region. I have been here for a few months since the beginning of this year, so I can vividly recall it. I also added the image of the Spiazeik army that was going to attack.

"...... is Rishleaf Castle okay?"

A bad feeling hits, and the executives all have a bitter expression on their faces.

“Ryishleaf Castle is a castle designed and built in preparation for the invasion from the north. Therefore, it is weak against attacks from the south."

It is a shield that protects the Voistra Plains, so even if it is dropped by an enemy, it will be a structure that is easy to recapture. In fact, when I was defending Castle Ryshleaf, I thought it was a castle I couldn't rely on.

"Since the capture of young people, the defenses on the south side have hardened." However, as it stands, I can't say that I'm very satisfied. ”

Even when I was at Ryshleaf Castle, construction was underway, but it was still a problem that could not be solved overnight.

"It might be possible to hold on for a while now, but..."

You must withstand the attack of your ancestors in an imperfect castle. Moreover, Jiari was on Spiazek's side. It was not until this year that the Quoldenze army took control of the area around Ryschleaf that it was about eight months at most.

Of course, the Spiazek army will not miss this opportunity, which my grandfather cannot fight. It was clear that it would be a fierce battle.

What's going on with your grandfather?

According to the message, he hasn't recovered yet.

It seemed that they had contacted us several times since the first report of defeat, but my grandfather was still holding out his magic power.... are you holding on?

"Wait, is my grandfather still in Rishleaf Castle?"

Haha

"That's ridiculous. We're on the front line."

Unexpectedly, I was exhausted. Anything is nonsense.

“There is a reason. First of all, magic failure will recover in half a day as soon as possible."

Magic failure is when the output of magic power is reduced from 100% to 0%. Therefore, if you recover, you will be able to exert the same magic power as before, and your grandfather's Qordenze army will breathe back.

It is a judgment that it is better to wait for the resurrection than to run away halfway.

"Two fronts have been broken through, and the civilians are upset. The General will be in a state of panic if he pulls in this situation. The enemy has ancestors."

When they are subjected to the vicious threat of the Lord's ancestors, they tremble and become unable to move. We need strong willpower to defeat our main ancestors without them.

If the General's magic power is restored, we can do something about it, but if the General is with us, we won't lose... The soldiers at the bottom are holding on to it with hope.

"And three, we need a lot of escort to send the general back safely." But right now, we're going to need a lot of servants to defend Ryshleaf Castle. ”

My grandfather, who had lost his magic power, was no different physically than his grandfather, who worked in a field in the countryside. You'll die from just being hit hard in the head with a stick.

"It is well conceivable that Spiazeik soldiers will enter the field. As you may be familiar with, there are precedents for crossing mountains from the northern part of the Voistra Plain."

In a major counter-attack by the Spiazek army at the beginning of the year, Spiazek Veret attacked the city of Nambonan via a mountain road. It's not unlikely that we'll send an assassin's ancestor using a similar route.

With that in mind, I wanted to keep my grandfather's bodyguard thick. If one shot of magic strikes, it will instantly become a Buddha.

"Four. The general's retreat from the Ryshleaf represents a decisive defeat for Quoldenze. Spiazek's musical name will rise, and Kuordenze will fall in the opposite direction. If that happens, I can't read how other aristocrats move.”

The tip of the pointer goes further north through Castle Ryshleaf and stops at a certain point. It was a forward base that I visited last year after the capture of Nambonan City. We're no longer on the front line, so we'd better call it the old outpost.

"Reichsführer..."

This former outpost was built to keep the Imperial nobility from bringing in side spears when capturing Ryshleaf Castle.

Operation Serpent Fangs destroyed Rishleaf Castle, losing its original purpose, but the role of border security remains. Imperial territory stretches west of the base.

"I don't think it will move easily, but depending on the situation, we can't abandon the possibility of breaking the silence and invading us." The general's name was too big. Inevitably, the impact will be great if it wobbles. ”

It's hard to imagine that we'll be back in time today or tomorrow, but I'm sure we'll need to be careful. There is no way that House Spiazeke won't speak up. I got a big card saying, "Queldenze Garfis can't work like this anymore."

Five, this is the last one.

Tan and Ryshleaf point to the castle again and a stick is struck.

"The general is determined not to retire. How long will it take and how many soldiers will it take to drop Ryshleaf again....."

It will be quite difficult. I don't know if my grandfather has a chance to recapture it while he's still alive. I understand how my grandfather feels when he doesn't want to retreat.

The explanation seems to be over, and the cadre points to the stick and places it on the edge of the desk. I checked that and I decided to ask a question.

"It's a confirmation in the first place, but if you recover from a magic failure, will you be able to fight immediately?" Magic might come back, but you can't say it's enough. "

Even if you say 100% magic power, you won't get 100% performance because you're sick.

"No, I don't think you have much to worry about." It's not going to be so hard to get back on your feet when the General returns. ”

If the assumption that there was a master ancestor was revived, the warlords would be able to do something about it. Even if my grandfather's own performance is subtle, it doesn't seem to have any particular problems.

"... rather, there is a problem now." The battlefield where the Lord's ancestors' intense malice flies is very exhausting. It's hard to imagine the burden on the unprotected general's mind and body. If that leads to a poor prognosis..... "

The executives did not say that straightforwardly, but they closed their words with an expression close to that, perhaps to greatly reduce the life span.

The wave of murder might be like a breeze for a regular grandfather, but it was only a matter of magic armor. Given that the vector of intent is directed at my grandfather, it must be under considerable pressure.

"... for now, I understand the situation. It's the worst thing that's ever happened to me."

It's bad for the Qualdenze and bad for me. I want to hold my head, but I can't do it in front of the cadres.

At this rate, all of the original prospects of taking my grandfather on a toilet and dropping him to the city of Othelonia would collapse. No, the Spiazek invasion itself is already quite suspicious. I felt like my grandfather's magic deficiency had broken down a lot by the time it was known to the nobility around me.

And no doubt the Spiazek family will announce their grandfather's health in a loud voice. In that case, it might be necessary to change the large-scale policy of the Qordenze family from "Spiazek invasion" to "maintenance of the field". A pattern that entrusts the defeat of Spiazek to future generations. I don't want to be entrusted. Let me finish with my father and grandfather.

So, how do we move forward?

"Reinforcements to Ryshleaf Castle are our number one priority." We're gathering New Nelly's soldiers now. ”

"I'm going to lead it, right?"

"Haha, we're going to go out and retrieve the missing soldiers on the road." We've already sent messages to every city on the route. ”

As expected, I will not lead all the troops present in New Nelly City. If you do that, this place will be empty. It seems that the idea is to rendezvous with several Knights in a city along the way and eventually lead a large army to Rishleaf.

"... I remembered Operation Snake Fang"

My grandfather was a pinch in Operation Snake Fang, but this time it was a pinch too. Considering my dependable grandfather's presence, is the last one better?

"Can't you run through with a few elites like you did then?" From here to Ryschleaf, we should be able to get there in a full day. "

All the officers, all the riders, all the ancestors, if I cast my physical strengthening magic on such an elite unit, I would be able to maneuver very fast. The main problem was that Castle Rishleaf didn't have a main ancestor to fight against, so I thought it would be better to try to defuse it first.

We have considered it.

“Why didn't you hire me?”

"You said you were reminded of Operation Snake Fang, but it would be the same for the enemy." I was wondering if it was assumed that young people would rush in. "

I'm sure that's true. I don't think I'll ever forget the plan to kill a man.

“If so, we may be sending ambushers to the field to stand by. It is not difficult to identify the route if you travel at the shortest distance. And it's worth it to force the shadows out.”

The shadow man is a man of the shadow house, the Lord's ancestor.

Koldenze Wilk is much more worth the effort to defeat than Koldenze Gulfis, who developed a magic defect. The retreating grandfather will not be forced to attack, but the cadre says I will want to assassinate him, even if I am a little chaotic to rush to reinforcements.

"It's been rated a lot."

"Young people are also daring to storm a few in the capital." No one will think that you will not do it again. And whilst early is a strength, it can also be a major weakness. ”

Apparently, I'm thought to be an autonomous regular.

Besides, governance in the field is more unstable than in the mainland. I don't think the cadres would want to move on with too much force. In Operation Snake Fang, more than 90% of the people proceeded in a very small number.

"But does that keep Ryschleaf from falling?" I think the arrival time will be completely different. ”

"If the number of ancestors is more than enough, this is overwhelming." It is not easy, but not impossible, to hold on to until reinforcements arrive. Therefore, I will not force it.... we made that decision. "

Is that all right with you guys?

"...... haha. I don't want you to wait until the army is ready."

I don't say that I agree with that policy. I just wanted to think about it a little bit more.

After a few questions, I take my seat.

"I'm going to get some air from outside the room. If you need anything, call me right away."

Haha

I felt a little relieved when I left headquarters. That room is not suitable for thinking because it is tingling.

There were a few balls of light floating in the hallway, but because of the small number, it was dim and I could not see through to the other side. I decided to approach the window and look out of it. [M]

Looks like it's still going to take a while.

From the window, you can see the shadows of the soldiers on the right at the training ground. The balls of light flying in large quantities seemed to represent their busyness, and it seemed like they still needed some time to get out.

"... someone go outside. There's someone I want to call."

Haha

Instructing one of the guards, I decided to lean against the window sill and think about it.

The policies considered and derived by the executives are, to be clear, unacceptable.

I understand what they say. If you can get me safely to Rishleaf Castle, you'll have no choice but to buy time with the lives of your ancestors. The first priority for them is the ancestor of the Lord, not the ancestor of the fathers.

But I'm not happy with their conclusions. I didn't think it would be so easy to assassinate them, and it was just a prediction that the ambush was lurking in the first place. Actually, I was able to reach it without any trouble when I tried to speed it up... that's more likely.

I would like to choose the latter if it is a blunt plan in the big army or an urgent plan by a small number of people.

The executives denied the expedition plan on their own grounds, but did not reject it. It would not have been a pleasure for them to adopt a blunt plan that would have crushed many of their ancestors. I felt I could change course if I supported the expedition.

But does it make sense to choose it?

My grandfather will not reach the end of his life in the next year or two, but he will not be able to fight like this. If that were the case, we could maintain Ryshleaf Castle, but we can no longer see beyond. We can't move forward, and every day we intercept Spiazeke's army in the castle begins.

And I'm probably in charge of it. The endless bachelor assignment begins. This is the worst case scenario.

What's worst has to do with lust. It was very difficult to bring in a lady because she was at the forefront. And we've already investigated the absence of a dumb beauty in the Rieshleaf region. That's where the scum come from. I definitely don't want to be there.

In the end, if we put a blunt plan and an expedition plan together, it won't change the Rishleaf Castle defense. At that time, the city of Othelloria fell and the destruction of the Spiazek family was all but distant.

... I mean, what I need to think about is a strategy that goes beyond those two.

Young Master, would you like to call me?

I was surprised for a moment by the man who suddenly called out to me because I was thinking about it.

"...... the rear lights are early."

The other day, the nomadic son of the Gatoren family, who had returned from the foggy village of Vaardberg, was there. Rather, I asked for an escort.

I wonder if the Nambonan soldiers are ready to go, too?

I didn't call to hear that, but it was too early for me to come.

"Hah. I've been training for the last month or so, so I didn't have any trouble with sudden orders." You're ready to go. ”

The Rear Lights were out of the way, and the Nambonan soldiers were unable to return, spending more than a month at this base. It is said that I had a lot of training days.

When I looked out the window, I noticed that there was a tightly aligned unit in the corner of the training ground. Looks like that's the Numbonan. I am glad that my level of practice has increased.

Is there something you're worried about?

"In this situation, you must be worried."

With a slight gesture, the rear light continued in a serious tone.

So, are you lost?

What is troubling and what is lost are similar and different.

And it was more accurate to describe my current mental state as being lost. The words of the rear lights were already in my head.

Yeah. I was just lost.

"... why did you think that?"

I think so.

It's kind of strange and funny to get a silly answer from a serious attitude. If it's a gag comic, I feel like I'm going to get hooked. It makes my mind a little lighter.

"Right. You're right, I'm lost."

I was able to admit it honestly.

The idea of an operation that exceeds the number of two has already been gathered together. I was wondering if I should say it.

It is a bold challenge, and proportionately a great danger. But I thought it was the only way to do this... no, I didn't think there was a bright future for Qualdenze Wilk.

Are you lost?

"............ ahh"

I had to consult with the rear lights about the merits of this operation. That's why I called you in, but I can't keep talking. Because I feel like things start running all at once when I say it.

I'm not a brave hero like my grandfather. The desire to escape from the safe and secure plan for a dodgy army set up by the executives has been pulling my heart behind me for a while now.

"... my grandfather wasn't lost, was he?" I want to stay at Ryshleaf Castle. "

I was unconsciously talking about something else in order to postpone the consultation.

I was telling you, but if I were you, I'd be very lost, staying or running. Then the rear light answers with certainty.

"The general is not lost."

"How can you say that?"

“That's because the general is still in Ryshleaf.”

It is an answer that looks like a tote. When I asked for additional explanations, the rear lights began to speak with the humane and sloppy attitude of the Gatorens.

“When the Lord is lost, those of us who serve Qualdentze will show us a safer way. The local warlords must have offered the general a plan for Ryshleaf's retreat. The castle may fall, but it seems that the life of the general is paramount.”

"I heard you were more sure to stay..."

Verbally arranging the rationale that remained in Castle Rishleaf, where the executives were listed, he affirmed it and went on to explain it further.

"It is true that there are many benefits, but I do not believe that the warlord will actively show the residual plan that continues to put the general's body at risk."

Well, the warlords are basically worried, so I know what they're saying. When I saw my grandfather without magic power, their overprotection switch was fully open and overheated.

That is, the fifth reason for remaining is that my grandfather's will was everything.

"Hah! When the Lord has shown the way with a steadfast will in our hearts, we will support the Lord's decision... with all our might."

It might be a word of encouragement for me, who is lost now.

“Of course, we are categorically opposed if we are going the wrong way. However, the remnants of Rishleaf Castle are not dangerous. If the general's resolve is certain, the warlords will be prepared to martyr themselves on that path.”

After my grandfather's stay at Rishleaf Castle, the local martial artist decided that his grandfather was not lost.

In short, the master needs to be prepared to truly obey his lordship. It is necessary to show a firm will to reject both blunt and expedited plans and to propose and convince new plans that contain many risks. You can't make the "decision of the Lord" like your grandfather when you're lost.

"Now, what's the matter..."

"Oniisama"

At that time, there was a bell ringing from the other end of the hallway.

It was my dearest sister who appeared with a large number of balls of light and numerous guards.

Was Fanny woken up too?

Yes, just now.

I'm not wearing a sleepwear, but I'm wearing a simpler dress than usual. Apparently, Fanny was also beaten up by the maids.

Fanny strode down the hallway and stood still as far as my hand could reach.

"Oniisan, take care of New Nelly."

"Fanny..."

Unlike the time of Operation Serpent Fang, my father was not in New Nelly City this time. If I go out, the nominal chief executive will be Fanny. It was only natural that I should come face to face with the base.

"My father has already arrived in the capital."

Yes.

"Due to the distance, we have not received a message on this matter yet. So I don't think my dad's gonna hear from me anytime soon after I leave.... are you okay?"

It will take a long time for my father to return to Qordenze. Until then, Fanny needs to work hard, but it's not like the Answer Box of the King's Capital in May. In the meantime, oniichan is worried.

Fanny then placed one hand on her chest with a calm expression on her face.

"I know my responsibilities in the blood. Please, good luck."

The daughter of an aristocratic family, Quoldenze Fanny, was there. I can even feel the beauty in its sharpness.

When I had to, I thought that Fanny's roots were noble.

I took a step closer and put my hand on Fanny's right shoulder.

The usual girlfriend would jump right into my chest, but now I'm not going to do anything. You must be showing your modesty so you don't have to worry about me leaving.

Looking at the state of health, there was something that gushed up in my heart. I stroke my hair, holding Fanny with my hands wide open.

"I'm sorry, Fanny. I'll take care of New Nelly.... that's why I'll take care of my grandfather."

"Yes, I believe oniisama."

Yes, I can't keep silent like the Spiazek family did me a favor. At this point, the position of the Qordenze family may be swayed, and the marriage diplomacy may take Fanny away by the bones of a horse.

I won't give this cute, warm, soft, smelling girl to anyone. That's why I have to fight.

Besides, even though my sister is determined to be ready, it would be a bad dress for my brother to stop.

I'm moving on. I've stopped getting lost.

Rear lights, listen to me.

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It was not long after Wilk returned to headquarters.

I was away for a short time, and it was no different than waiting in the room.

The executives looked at the rear lights they had entered with Wilk in a strange way, but no one pointed them out. That was because they were puzzled by the appearance of Wilk, whose expression had changed.

The executives understood the unique atmosphere of those who decided to be prepared.

"What is the purpose of this military operation?"

Wilk's voice echoed deeply into the tranquil command.

"Ryshleaf Castle will be defended."

One of the executives answered briefly, shaking off the heavy air.

I mean, you have to back off.

Originally, the Kuordenze army had advanced to the entrance of the Voistra plain. Therefore, the ultimate goal of defending Castle Ryshleaf is to accept retreat.

The executives found it difficult to answer straightforward expressions, but when they saw Wilk's attitude, they felt that it would be disrespectful to deceive him poorly, and they slowly nodded.

"I'll tell you one good thing." The snake can only move forward. "

Due to the structure of the body, a creature called a snake can't back up. If we were to return to the road we came from, we would change direction and move forward.

I can't even speak of the serpent's ecology all of a sudden here. It was easy for executives to perceive that this was a pretext for dissatisfaction with this policy.

"Do you mean to change the policy to a few elite rapids...?"

"That's not true. Since the purpose is to defend Castle Ryshleaf, I am saying that whichever option you choose, it will only be a retreat.”

It is a fact that cannot be denied.

For the Qordenze family, it is a situation of being cornered and being caught in a dilemma. But Wilk dared to laugh there. As the snake finds its prey and brings its scythe.

"What will you become obsessed with maintaining Ryshleaf?" So I can move on. "

I don't think so, Wilk assumes to close the objection.

"Think about what happens after you've successfully defended." My whole life ends with a castle lord at Ryschleaf Castle. "

Wilk deliberately exhaled.

"No, that's still a good idea." You know that, don't you? "

In a few years, we'll be able to maintain Ryshleaf Castle. However, after 5 or 10 years, Garphis' magic failure will become a serious condition, and in some cases, he may have reached the end of his life.

And if the signs of the fall of the Qoldenze family are revealed, there is no doubt that the situation will be painful even on the diplomatic front. The world's reputation is very different when Quoordenze stops the invasion at a dominant position and when Quoordenze stops the invasion at a disadvantage. If it's over, it's all right. The motto itself doesn't exist on the Elio continent, but the cadres understand what it means.

“I dare say harsh things. I don't think you can rely on your grandfather anymore."

Whether or not Ryshleaf Castle can be maintained after Gulfith's death is subtle. At least we won't be able to move forward. It can also be a problem to place the next principal named Wilk for a long time away from the city of New Nelly, where he will always be based.

"What retreats is not a snake. It's the same as a rotten rope."

All the executives gave a bitter expression to the words.

Their ultimate goal of defending Rishleaf Castle was a difficult decision for them. I naturally understood that it would be a transition from an offensive to a defensive.

“I'm wearing Spiazek, the only way to get to Koldenze.”

The executives' gaze naturally turns to the rear lights they entered with Wilk, which must have thought of a completely new policy.

"Rear light! What are you doing to a young man..."

"Quiet."

One of the executives tried to blame the rear lights, but the reprimand made it impossible to carry on.

"I made up my mind about this." As the guardian of Qualdenze. "

Wilk, who was entrusted with New Nelly by Qualdenze Lukse, has more authority than just the next president. And now Wilk was dressed in a style that suited her.

I can't say anything that speaks of the noble child, I need to come to this discussion with the intention of facing the master... The executives understood it at the same time, and they exchanged their gazes and shared their consciousness with each other.

"The snake that goes back to Mt. Miyama is always moving forward. against the intense flow of water....."

At last, we have a foundation on which to listen. Judging by this, Wilk inspired himself and spun words as he galvanized his mind more than ever.

"I have to make a decision." Choose between backing down with no difficulty or moving forward with no difficulty. "

The executives are listening to Wilk's story with a serious expression on their faces.

"This is the watershed of Qualdentze."

Wilk pulls out his sword at his waist. It was the precious sword of the water snake.

Could it be a decaying rope sinking into the water?

The treasure sword reflected the ball of light and shone brightly.

Could it be the great snake that leads to Miyama?

The cutting edge is facing far away.

"I am the Serpent of Qualdentze."

There is no one here who doesn't recognize the phrase.

"I'm here to tell you the plan."

Now the snake moves again.