The reborn aristocrat is ambitious! "You've got pretty good status, give em to me"

Isaac giggles one damned person during his march to Askis, the king's capital.

(That trap is inevitable. I'm sure you'd be a suspicious ghost by now)

What Isaac is thinking was about the letter he sent to General Dodge.

(No, I'm glad you were in the main unit by chance. Thanks to you, I was able to send that letter.)

The beginning was a job I had left to Norman.

General Dodge's daughter son-in-law was once stationed as an ambassador in the Kingdom of Reid.

He is now turning ambassador back to the Kingdom of Rockwell, but he was the one who was giving away Dwarf's stuff on the brink of that time.

As a task to confirm my loyalty to myself, I gradually broadened the scope of giving gifts.

General Dodge was the subject of a gift of Dwarf products by chance.

This coincidence was important.

- A letter can be delivered from the person who once gave me a gift.

This is not a problem at all.

But now it's time for war.

Even if you bribe me and ask me to "sneak it to you," there's no way Marshal Ford's men would give you a stupid honest letter.

I'm sure he'll give it to Garrett.

The content of the letter is like a thank-you note for the letter, but now that Marshal Ford is dead, he'll think it means something different behind it.

Garrett also said, "Didn't General Dodge betray you?" The idea should come to mind.

(Come on, I wonder how Garrett punishes General Dodge)

"At the very least, General Dodge can be kept away from the military hub," Isaac thought.

Marshal Ford died and suffered a huge defeat on the part of Sonycroft.

Depending on the confusion in the summit, there could be executions, but it would be impossible to expect that much.

- "Execution" or "Left Transition"?

I was sure it would be one of them.

No way can you think "General Dodge is innocent" in this situation.

Humans want to push blame on someone.

Perhaps Garrett will blame General Dodge for betraying the defeat.

To back up that decision, he even gave General Dodge the Marshal's wand that Marshal Ford had.

(That wand is definitely cursed. Marshal Ford is dead, and I'm dying, too. In the first place, I didn't want to have such a conspicuous object. Plain is best on the battlefield)

Isaac understood that he was targeted because he had a marshal's wand.

The reason I didn't target Randolph, who was wearing the most splendid armor, was because he had an unparalleled and understandable goal: a marshal's wand.

Anyone who sees this lookout with a marshal's cane thinks, "It's the one who ordered the assassination of Marshal Ford."

"It's a big deal," he said, shaming himself as he was lowering to his waist.

Isaac, who doesn't want to have a marshal's wand forever, decided to use it to frame General Dodge by talking to Randolph and Count Lancaster.

I asked for the saying, "This wand is worthy of General Dodge to have," so I'm sure you'd assume that "General Dodge, who wanted Marshal status, made Marshal Ford a dead man".

He then gives the cursed wand to General Dodge and asks him to be unhappy.

By doing so, I was going to cut off the Rockwell Royal Army's power at all.

(I've been thinking about it for a limited amount of time, too. Maybe he's talented after all?... No, no, no. I'll fail again when I'm on track)

Isaac didn't think, "After everything was spotted, it's been read in depth for some reason," etc.

Because it's more natural to doubt General Dodge than to think so.

(In the meantime, I'll do my best in the military position. 'Cause it's not for fighting on the front line)

When Tom attacked him, Isaac couldn't even pull out his sword.

I have to admit I have no more talent than I exposed myself to that ugliness.

Fortunately, Isaac has a man named Matt.

He seems to be the successor to the Marquis, and it would be more natural for him to be on the side of giving instructions as commander.

Plus, it's safe.

I don't want to feel like I'm going to die again. Isaac had decided strongly in his heart that he wouldn't be a "knight who dresses up and runs the battlefield" or anything else.

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Walking stops for lunch.

That's when my maternal grandfather, Viscount Fildinando Halifax, spoke to Isaac.

"It seemed like some fun, but something happened?

I am asked the same thing Lucia once asked me in the course of my first trip to King's Capital.

"... it was a pleasure to be with your grandfather."

"I'm happy for you, too."

Fildinando smiles.

He's here because the Viscount Halifax family arrived at Sonicroft escorting a supply unit.

Upon Sonicroft's arrival, I was surprised to hear that Isaac was about to lose his life.

And the choice he took was "to leave the forces of the Viscount Halifax family to his son Andy, who himself would be the escort of Isaac".

When he met with Isaac, it was only after what was not Rokuro.

- Murdered Nathan and Melinda.

- I was taken to the royal palace about the Earl of Bristol family.

There, he was told the story of "getting his torso cut in two" all the time.

"Old-fashioned, short self, but you have to protect him," Phildinand chose to be by Isaac.

This isn't just grandson cuteness, it's also big that he served in the war twenty years ago.

When I heard about Isaac about to be killed, I remembered when Jude was killed.

For this reason, the thought of "never letting the Rockwell Royal Army kill anyone from the Marquis of Wellrod again" was also held in his chest.

"But I didn't know the day would come so soon to arrange a line of tweezers. I miss you a little bit when I think this might be the first and last time."

Fildinando groans emotionally.

By the time Isaac grows up, he will likely be concealing his Lord's seat to Andy.

It was a pleasure to be on the battlefield together.

"Grandpa's fine, and we'll have another chance."

"There may be, but I don't want war to happen every now and then. That's the last thing I need."

If there is a war, Isaac could be in danger again.

So, Fildinand thinks this war can be the first and last.

I'm lonely, but I can't replace my lovely grandson's life.

"Right. There should be no war..."

Isaac plans to start a civil war in about three years.

I had complex emotions because I was in a position to trample on my grandfather's thoughts.

"You seem to be playing the story"

Randolph called out as they were talking.

"I haven't had much chance to talk to Isaac slowly, so now is a good time"

Fildinand also turns the tone into polite for Randolph opponents.

Isaac is a blood connected grandson, but because Randolph is his daughter's son-in-law and successor to the Marquis.

"Then I wish you'd come see me from time to time"

"It doesn't work that way. You can get along, but I don't want to do anything to brag about how close we are."

Fildinand wanted to see Isaac more, but he had an aversion to the practice of "appealing his blood ties to this sight and spreading prestige as a relative".

I have never taken advantage of Randolph's position before.

Of course, there is an upward orientation in the crowd, but if you really want power, you thought you should get it by your own power.

So until now, I've kept my distance from Isaac.

Nevertheless, unless you have the opportunity to be with me.

As long as I was around to protect Isaac, I thought we could talk.

"Isaac is right. It's good to get closer to your relatives."

"Your father's getting along with Mr. Christopher, too."

"Yes."

Randolph was also friendly with Christopher.

So much so that I don't think I've been away for years.

Isaac thought this was due to the atmosphere of the Sonicroft Marquis.

The Marquis Sonicroft family is close.

Christopher also had a belly brother and sister, but they all looked familiar with the family groom.

Families who may have places in their bellies, but are ostensibly close.

Isaac was also enough to make me think, "I had a relationship with this kind of family at a very young age, so my dad got envious and we were all trying to have a fun family".

After all, it feels like the Marquis Welrod family home was a distortion.

"Lucia and Kendra would be more than happy to have you on my father-in-law. Come anytime."

"... let me think positively"

Fildinand also had a little thought, "I've been seeing Isaac for a long time, and if I'd been around all the time on the battlefield, it might have turned out differently," he said.

I'm starting to figure out how to deal with it for Isaac as well.

But I could only reply "think" because I couldn't even give an instant answer.

"My lord, a messenger has arrived from the Kingdom of Rockwell!

"Okay."

The three stories are interrupted by reports.

For a moment I decided to cut to the chase and call Count Lancaster and Christopher to listen to the messenger.

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"He said if we were to come to Askis, we could get to the negotiating table. That's a quick decision."

I listened to the messenger and Christopher was surprised.

Set aside all this massive war and pull back lightly when pulling.

If you're mediocre, you're probably just prolonging the war with Dallas for a little more results.

"Do you know what His Majesty Garrett is like?

Isaac asks the Earl of Lancaster.

Because I wondered what they were like.

"I met him about ten years ago, so I don't know now," he prefaced, and Count Lancaster begins to explain Garrett's becoming a person.

"When you were younger, there was something a little shallow. But as I grew older, I became more thoughtful. Since I was decisive and actionable, I wonder if I'm now a good master who can make decisions even in tough situations."

What Count Lancaster said remained the impression Isaac was feeling.

I guess he doesn't know what's going on now (...) when he quits the Foreign Secretary.

But, like this war, it's enough to adopt a seemingly unscrupulous operational plan.

I think it would be a first-class product in terms of bravery.

"If it's okay to think about harmony, why don't we put down the civilians we just conscripted and head to Askis early? It's gonna mess up my footprint."

Randolph proposes to hurry.

Isaac moved when the others showed signs of agreement with the opinion.

"I disagree."

"Why not? If the king's capital is dropped, it won't be negotiating."

To Isaac's objection, Randolph looks strange.

"I'm not opposed to rushing. But you should also take the conscripts."

This was an indelible point for Isaac.

(You'll be in trouble when the human shield is gone!

The damage to the Marquis Welrod and Count Lancaster families was significant in the Battle for the Liberation of Sonycroft.

Three thousand dead, eight thousand wounded and more than half of the army with twenty thousand families combined had been damaged.

There were times when Marshal Ford's troops were originally larger in numbers, but this damage was in an overwhelmingly favorable situation.

If the elf hadn't treated the wounded, he'd have said, "Oh, I can't do it anymore. I'm leaving," so much damage that I have to retreat.

The majority of this damage was out the last time they fought Tom and Edward-led troops.

What would have happened if we hadn't withdrawn some of our enemy troops...

Even if it looked like a dominant mood, it could have been overshadowed by the soldier's degree of proficiency and the difference in his will to fight.

So Isaac was going to get the soldiers who had just conscripted to work.

I would not ask them for difficult manoeuvres.

I just need you to get in front of the enemy and buy me some time for regular soldiers to turn around on the side of the enemy.

Doing so will cause less damage to the Reid Royal Army and will keep the troops warm, compared to those who are highly combatant - who have just conscripted.

If the army of the Marquis of Wellrod can stay warm, it will make itself safer.

By losing his life, Isaac was thinking about preserving himself.

I disagreed with Randolph because I feared that the number of soldiers would decrease and the danger would increase.

But I can't say "I'm scared".

There was also the glory of not wanting to be considered "cowardly blown" by the surroundings.

So, make the most seemingly excuse.

"It will already be known that reinforcements from the Reid Kingdom are about 20,000. 'Come to the King's Capital' may be to knock it all together and crush it with the army of the Marquis of Sonicroft. So why don't we take the conscripts with us? If you look at more soldiers than you expected, you might lose your temper."

To Isaac's words, Randolph and the others begin to haunt their heads with "hmm".

Currently, Sonicroft's army had mobilized a total of twelve thousand soldiers.

But with nearly 10,000 prisoners, we keep 4,000 soldiers on the lookout for prisoners.

The number of prisoners is higher, but it was thought that four thousand watches would be fine because they lost their will and are unarmed.

So eight thousand are on their way to Askis.

Reinforcements from the Reid kingdom are now 17,000, so they add up to 25,000.

In contrast, the number of soldiers who rapidly conscripted was 20,000.

A number of pairs existed that many did not even know how to handle spears and swords, but the number of twenty thousand (...) is huge.

As Isaac put it, it was effective in using it as a haribote.

But here Christopher speaks his doubts.

"But isn't that going to be spotted? We'll be spotted conscripting adult men from nearby cities and villages."

"It's okay. You just have to let them fly the flag of the Reid kingdom. That would make it look like reinforcements are arriving from the Reid kingdom."

Christopher twists his neck and starts thinking "hmm".

It's important to know which flag you're flying.

If a unit flying the flag of the Kingdom of Lead wins a battle, it becomes an activity of the Kingdom of Lead Army, not of Sonicroft.

- It is the Sonicroft's people who suffer the damage, but there is no handle.

I was feeling something unexplained somewhere.

"Let's take that suggestion. Now is the time of national disaster. It's not time to stick to the flag."

But Christopher made a decision.

Sticking to the handle doesn't make sense if you lose the war.

Because I thought I should win the war first and then insist on a handle.

"Thank you"

"I wish the army of the Marquis Windsor family had arrived...... It will still take a week. If there should be more soldiers, you should take them even if it's too late."

Originally, we were just on our way to reinforcements in the Kingdom of Fatil after rendezvous with the Marquis of Windsor.

But then Sonycroft could have fallen, too.

"I guess we really do, because Isaac, who helped Sonicroft, says we also need the soldiers we just conscripted," Randolph thought.

"In the meantime, let's also send a decree to the Kingdom of Lead. Negotiations will require intermediaries, not just the parties"

"You're a grandfather."

He's the Foreign Secretary.

"We have to be vigilant so that we don't end up like Grandpa Soo."

"Yes."

- Intermediary between the Kingdom of Fartil and the Kingdom of Rockwell.

That reminds me of Jude.

Morgan has different abilities and personalities than Jude, but he's never gone beyond guard.

"I have no idea how this war will end. I'm glad you left the Foreign Secretary."

I shrug my shoulders when Count Lancaster makes a statement that can be both a joke and a genuine one.

The unwinding appearance was hilarious and brought a soothing atmosphere to the occasion.

Isaac also smiles with a loose cheek.

And Fildinand watched Isaac with a smudged eye, "You've grown splendid," he said.

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Everyone thought it was "late" when we arrived in Askis, the king's capital.

The gates of the city have been destroyed and smoke is rising from all over the city.

Isaac also looked at him at first glance and said, "Oh, no. I didn't make it," he said in cold sweat.

- But that is denied by the explosions heard from all over the city.

Fighting still seems to be going on.

Askis hasn't fallen yet.

"Chris! We're still gonna make it."

"If it hasn't fallen yet, I can help. Everyone, shout."

Following Christopher's orders, the soldiers said, "Ooh!" and starts screaming.

The voices of the willing soldiers were caged with trembling power to Isaac's body.

Especially the voices of those conscripted.

Some of them have been deprived of food.

The voices of those who resented the Kingdom of Rockwell had become angry and powerful.

The voice first reached the remnants of Marshal Ford's army, which stands in front of him.

I guess they are entrusted with the role of buying time, but less than 10,000 soldiers remain.

No matter how much revenge you burn, you will be swallowed up lightly in front of nearly 50,000 large armies.

You don't show the will to fight aggressively because you understand that.

Christopher tries hard to attack "now is his chance".

"Wait, Chris. Somebody's coming this way."

Randolph stops Cliftfer.

Because a cavalry with a white flag was approaching us.

In this case, it would be more like a messenger of negotiation than a messenger of surrender.

It was not an occasion to launch an attack.

"I would like to offer a temporary truce to negotiate peace."

The cavalry screams out loud, somewhat close to reinforcements.

"What are you talking about! Aren't you still fighting in Askis! Can we stop the army in this situation!

Christopher said the best thing back.

- We keep attacking ourselves as we speak of a truce.

Stopping foot here is stupid.

There is no reason to stare down at the fall of Askis.

If you want a temporary truce, the Royal Rockwell Army should draw soldiers first.

"I understand that. We'll be pulling out shortly, so please wait."

The words of the messenger will not have arrived, but you can hear the bell ringing just in the distance at the right time.

After a while, I saw soldiers from the Kingdom of Rockwell going out of the city.

"If our troops withdraw from Askis, you may come inside and make contact with the Fatil royal family. We want to set the stage for negotiation."

"... you think it's true?

"No, I don't know"

"But it's true you're pulling soldiers"

Randolph and the others are face-to-face discussing it.

nature and their gaze shifted to Isaac.

"We should first make contact with the Head of State of the Kingdom of Fatil to see what we are willing to do in the future. That's all you have until you know what to do with the truce."

"Right. Exactly."

It seemed confused by the response of the too light Rockwell kingdom.

The Randolphs seem a little embarrassed when they realize that.

"I can't accept a temporary truce, but I'll see how it goes for a little while. After confirming the withdrawal, send our messenger to Askis. It is up to His Majesty the King to decide whether or not it will be a full-scale truce."

"Copy that. I'll tell him that."

The cavalry returned to their positions.

If this was a time buying lie, it would be tough, but the number of soldiers coming out of the King's Capital is high.

It just didn't seem like a false truce.

"I don't know what's going on anymore. When the war is over, will the Kingdom of Rockwell explain why it decided to start and end the war?

"No, you won't"

The thoughts of Randolph and Christopher represented the thoughts of those who were here.

You don't know anything.

They turn their gaze to Isaac, who seemed to understand everything, but Isaac answered nothing and just pretended not to notice.