Isaac and the others left King's Land and returned to the realm.
I was worried that Jason might do something extra, but I trusted Count Cooper and General Fitzgerald and left the rest to him.
Returning to territory, Isaac first headed for a training ground in the suburbs.
We gather the lords of the aristocracy under our umbrella and those who have come from the Kingdom of Rockwell.
Other dwarfs include Isaac's classmates who were returning home with their parents, and Siegfried.
There were people like Mathias and Claude in case of treatment.
And, of course, Randolph.
"You don't know why they gathered you at the training ground.Let me explain. "
Isaac talks as everyone gathers.
"Originally, I was planning to meet with the commanders who were solicited from the Kingdom of Rockwell.But there was also an opinion from Count Sanders that their actual deployment would be postponed. "
This was really Randolph's proposal.
He thought the war was a long way off.
However, we are in a situation where we may be fighting the Reed Kingdom's regular army.
In a situation like this...
"I will entrust a portion of the army to the commander who has been solicited from the Kingdom of Rockwell."
- What do the nobles think?
It's not normal now.
"Don't they think they can't trust the army?".
Randolph was holding on to the story that, in order not to discourage them, "we should only deploy the commanders we invited after the end of the civil war."
Isaac also accepted his proposal, believing that the chaos in the chain of command should be reduced.
"But we can't let them play until the civil war is over.They are temporarily enlisted as part of the Knights of the Duke of Enfield, with Felix Ford as its commander.You won't have to fight in battle, but you'll see a new way to fight and you'll learn. "
"Um, may I say something?"
One of the commanders raises his hand.
They have not yet been informed of the civil war.
You want to hear that.
"Go ahead."
"What does civil war mean?Did you rub it like the Marshal did? "
Their questions were as Isaac expected.
However, I didn't think Dodge was involved.
(After all, if you have a lot of practical experience, will your intuition become sharp?)
The presence of the Dodge certainly triggered the war.
If Isaac's credibility were low, the Marquis of Welrod might have been destroyed as an "untouchable man who brings a spark of war to the Reid Kingdom."
He must have come up with that intuitively.
Or maybe he was talking to one of his allies, saying, "Marshal Dodge will serve in the Reid Kingdom or something like war."
(Ah, Sylvester was with me.Then, did you feel the uneasy air?)
Isaac feels refreshed when he knows why he thinks Dodge is the cause.
"The Civil War had nothing to do with former Marshal Dodge. Actually..."
Isaac tells them the truth about what's going on in King's Landing.
They were confused by Jason's foolishness, even though it was about other countries.
"You seem upset, but are you sure you're happy to talk?"
Randolph whispers to Isaac.
Here, you can say, "Let me go back to the Kingdom of Rockwell," or "Civil War in the Kingdom of Reed?Then avenge Marshal Ford in this gap!It is important if people think it is.
He didn't think it was okay to talk about anything.
"It's okay, they won't betray me if I think about what I'm going to say."
But Isaac was confident.
All you have to do is override your fear of betrayal with the feeling that you can't betray (...).
It was also the reason you gathered here to show off that wonderful story.
"I gathered here today to show you a new weapon.I don't know what that means...It would be faster for you to actually see it. "
Isaac sends a signal to the captain of the Catapult.
Then a box comes in front of everyone.
When the lid was opened, there was a grenade inside.
Unlike what Isaac specified, the strings were tightly attached to each one.
"This is for safety.Initially, as you instructed, I was using a dedicated sling...The damage you do when you throw through your throw is not comparable to the damage you do when you throw a stone.We made sure to put strings around each other for safety. "
Before Isaac asks, the captain explains.
He looks sorry, but Isaac smiles.
"I haven't seen finished products yet.I don't know what kind of problems occurred when I used it.Thank the people on the ground for taking the lead.Well done. Did anyone get hurt? "
"I noticed no injuries during practice with a mock bullet."
"I wish I had."
People like Isaac would say, "Why don't you follow my instructions?It's no wonder you had a tantrum.
But Isaac praised me for keeping it safe.
This was what all of the catapults (...) expected.
After all, he was impressed that he knew the value of a skilled soldier.
But Isaac thought differently.
(Wow, do it... That's right.Swing the heavy stuff around, and you'll lose your pants.It's not like a machine gun consumes a lot of ammo in a short time, or it could have been easier to throw one at a time.I'm glad you didn't treat me like a red devil before I used it in battle.)
I was also worried about the safety of the soldiers, but I was more worried about what I thought was "grenades are useless."
If you don't use a trump card, it's just a figurine.
They try to actively use it, but they have no intention of denying it at all.
The gratitude itself was real.
"Now, go ahead as planned.Don't be nervous and make mistakes. "
"We are constantly training for death.There are no weak people who go crazy at hand because they are in public. Leave it to me. "
The captain worked hard to prepare.
Look at that, and Isaac will be ready.
"All right, everybody, put your helmets and cheeks on and go where the dirt is.It's safe there. "
"Safety?"
Words that make you feel disturbed raise the voice of doubt.
"Yes, a new weapon is just a weapon (...) and dangerous.As a precaution, you will hide in the shadow of the embankment and watch it with your head protected. "
"Hah...."
When Isaac told me it was dangerous, no one came to me.
There's a lot of armor installed, so I know we're going to use a new weapon there.
But the distance between the armor and the embankment is about 50 meters.
I wonder if I need to be so vigilant.
However, since Randolph, who seems to know something about the new weapon, is wearing a helmet first, they also graciously receive the helmet and face from the soldiers and wear it.
"Start."
Isaac instructs the Catapults to begin when he sees everyone wearing armor.
A stone-thrower and his supporters begin to move.
By acting as a pair, you will be able to act smoothly.
When the support soldiers light the fire, the catapults start swinging grenades.
(... if you think you're throwing it like a hammer throw, you're swinging it like a cowboy throwing rope)
Since the shape of the grenade with the string attached was like a hammer, Isaac thought of throwing it like a hammer throw.
(Oh, I see. Is it easier to adjust the time of the fuse?How to throw a hammer? If my feet were moist, it would be catastrophic.)
They were looking for the best way to throw, either because they knew the catapults were dangerous.
It would be appreciated if you could make up for the shortcomings by trying and making mistakes in the field.
When Isaac was impressed by their hard work, a grenade was thrown.
Explodes in the middle of a turbulent armor as the catapults aim.
"What the hell!"
Magic!
"Something's flying!"
The visitors shouted one after the other.
Isaac was waiting for this reaction.
"Ahh...."
However, some showed unexpected reactions.
"My lord!"
"Are you okay!?"
--Dodge.
He seems surprised to have pulled himself out.
I can be supported by those around me at once.
(It's been years.Should I have worried about a heart attack?)
Isaac is worried about his condition, but I think Claude will be fine because he's watching Dodge.
But I can't just watch.
Close to Dodge and speak up.
"I'm sorry. You surprised me."
"Yes, really.... I'm really surprised."
Dodge was slowly being lowered to the ground.
He replies while sitting.
"That wasn't magic... because it was using tools, right?"
"Yes, it is. It is a weapon that anyone can use just by setting it on fire and throwing it."
"What... what a horrible thing..."
Dodge trembles.
Apparently, he only saw the power of the grenade at a glance.
"Is that what you're afraid of?"
Claude asks Dodge.
"The Elf who can use magic doesn't understand.... what does it mean to be able to use magical powers on anyone?I don't know what it will be, but it will definitely change the shape of the war. "
Really?
"Hmm. Older people like me, who only know how to fight traditionally, could be a cash box."
Dodge smiled bitterly.
Isaac and the others didn't welcome me because they thought it wasn't just a political issue.
― ― A new generation of tactics that assumes the presence of new weapons.
If that is the axis, then there should be no need for the old generation of humans.
Reminds me of the intergenerational walls, and the Dodge is knocked down.
His depression appealed strongly to the hearts of those who saw him.
Instead of saying anything, Isaac gave visitors a very strong impression.
Feeling the atmosphere, Isaac decided to tell the story according to the current flow.
"You don't have to underestimate yourself.It will take some time to get used to handling this Recruit Weapon.It will take time for all soldiers to be able to handle it.Until then, it was the traditional infantry that built the front.Commanders like Lord Dodge are still needed.And since this is about not killing our enemies, it doesn't mean we can win with grenades alone. "
"Why don't you kill the enemy? What do you mean?"
"To do that, you should first see what's going on with that armor."
As a precaution, Isaac takes the visitors to his armor.
And my friends said, "What's going on?I was talking to him, but now I'm here as a nobleman.
She was patient talking to Isaac and talking to someone nearby.
When he arrives at the armor, Isaac approaches the armor and grabs a ball of iron that is rolling at his feet.
And I put it up and showed it to everybody.
"The magical explosion of the flames just now.That flame will hurt the enemy soldiers, but that's not their main purpose.That explosion was meant to spread the sphere around.It would be easier for you to see what the armor looks like than to explain it in words. "
When they asked me to check my armor, everyone checked in turn.
Everyone understood that Isaac was right.
Because holes made of iron balls left a larger scar on the armor than they did with the blast.
Felix picks up the ball, checks it out, and asks Isaac.
"Why iron spheres?Isn't it better to scatter things like arrows? "
"That's because, as I said earlier, we don't kill our enemies.When the arrowhead is pulled out, the wound will be ripped to pieces by force because of the return, right?But the iron sphere has no return.It should be easy to take it out. "
"Should I be able to leave the front temporarily?"
Felix began to think about the effects of grenades.
It is possible to abandon "it is too late" if it is a fatal wound, but it is also a disgusting method to leave it in a state where treatment is possible.
Not only the wounded soldiers but also the soldiers transporting back and the soldiers nursing back.
That means fewer soldiers on the front lines.
― ― Efficiently reduces enemy troops on the battlefield.
That might be the way to fight if you push it.
But it would be impossible for ordinary people to come up with that method.
I come to the conclusion that "every time something happens, you remind me of the horror."
"That's not all. The fewer dead, the less resentment there is.It's also about breaking the chain of hatred that keeps fighting. "
"... speaking of which, the captives of my army, the Rockwell Royal Army, were treated and returned."
"Isn't it ridiculous that war damage should trigger another war?We know that the relationship between the Fartil Kingdom and the Rockwell Kingdom is not simple.But I wanted to do what I could. "
I see.
Isaac does not value tactical effects.
Something bigger.
Acting with a view to a national strategy.
(The marshal was not wrong to entrust the wand)
Isaac's scale is unparalleled even to his great-grandfather.
It's a shame that I lost to him, but I'm sure the world will know that losing isn't a shame.
Felix honestly thought so.
Isaac sees Felix and Dodge reacting and is confident of success.
He thinks you should follow Isaac.
Moreover, the spy with a high probability of getting mixed up in the pulled out commander must have had a strong impact.
I'm sure he'll report to his country that "we shouldn't be dealing with the Marquises of Welrod."
Isaac was pleased to be able to show the Rockwell kingdom people what they wanted to see.
Of course, it meant something to the nobles under my umbrella.
― ― When it's time to go, use new weapons to defeat the Royal Army.
In fact, it's tough because there's no room for numbers, but by making them think so, they can be aroused.
You can think of the demonstration as a success.
Here, Isaac enters the final closure.
"Catapults, assemble!"
Isaac's orders brought together and aligned the stone-throwers who were watching from afar.
The nobles said, "What happens next?"and listened with a twitch.
"Gentlemen, do you know what mankind's oldest weapon is?It's a stone. Throw stones and hit them with stones.It developed, stoned a stick of wood, turned into a stone axe, and developed weapons. "
Once Isaac looked around, he looked into the eyes of the catapults.
"And now we're dealing with grenades that are supposed to be state-of-the-art.You have been transformed from humanity's oldest weapon to a soldier with state-of-the-art weapons.With this time, you are soldiers throwing grenades.Call it the Pistol Soldier.This is a new type of army not even a dwarf.Daredevil braves who deal in dangerous weapons.I want you to be proud of yourself as a bomb soldier. "
In Isaac's words, the shouting soldiers shouted.
I didn't hate to be called a "catapult."
I was glad the dragon opponent gave me a new name and told me I was a hero, without a real life.
This series of flows was so deeply engraved in the hearts of those who saw.
A pioneer in a new era.
And they said, "What are you going to show me?It gave me a sense of expectation.
Everyone thinks, "Let's follow Isaac."
That was what Isaac wanted, and it was different.
(It doesn't matter if there's a spy or someone trying to betray you.I showed you a new weapon.If we win, no one will think of betrayal)
Isaac thought, "Let's suppress what's treacherous by showing strength."
But I didn't have to do that.
It was not the power of a new weapon, it was attracting them by showing them the unknown.