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

"The number is about 50,000...... I can't do this any more."

At the time of the arrival of reinforcements from the Kingdom of Lead, Garrett had given up the continuation of the fighting.

This decision was influenced by reports from Felix, who had withdrawn.

The number of reinforcements who fought in Sonicroft is roughly 20,000.

Since it should be just depleted, it would seem that the residual force would be about 15,000.

Get 10,000 soldiers from the Marquis of Sonicroft up there.

There are about 10,000 more soldiers who would have conscripted more rapidly, an additional 10,000 because they were expected before the war began.

Thirty-five thousand so far.

So where did the rest of the 10,000 to 15,000 reinforcements come from?

It was easy to guide the answer.

- This is the Marquis Windsor's unit.

In the Marquis family of the Kingdom of Reed, roughly 15,000 soldiers are allowed to appear in formation.

The matter had been investigated in advance.

So "the Marquis Windsor family is rendezvous, making it nearly 50,000 large armies," Garrett thought.

It is still significant that I suspected the existence of a traitor.

(Aren't the Marquis Welrod and Count Lancaster reinforcements just an advance party, and reinforcements will continue to arrive later?

That thought struck Garrett's head.

- There really is a traitor, and based on that information, the Reid kingdom is sending all its troops to the kingdom of Fatil.

There could be no more adventures such as "destroy the enemy in front of you and carry out an Askis attack".

If it was Garrett when he was younger, he might have attacked him with emotion.

Yet the years had given him wisdom and calm, limiting him to act intuitively with it.

And above all, it was also outrageous that the resistance in Askis was more intense than expected.

Not only the soldiers, but even the inhabitants of the city, had actively cooperated with the army to resist.

We broke through the gate, okay, but the breakthrough was blocked by rubble.

It was breaking down a nearby house and making it a barricade.

Even as we enter the city thanks to it, intense fighting continues.

It was a city battle to take away one house, one alley, and it was quite a struggle.

"Let's take it down before reinforcements arrive," but even the residents took their weapons and came to their teeth, thus buying time for reinforcements to arrive.

Still, they would have let you fall in three more days.

If reinforcements from the Reid kingdom were a week late, we might have been able to re-attitude and intercept them.

(Did the people of the kingdom of Fatil also realize that they resent us (...)

The Kingdom of Rockwell and the Kingdom of Fartil have numerous causes.

Thinking of a particularly large cause among them, Garrett understands the reason for intense resistance.

No one wants those who resent themselves to stand up there.

So I guess we were desperate to cooperate with the kingdom of Fatil for our own sake.

This was completely out of calculation.

This world has not yet developed the spirit of nationalism.

For this reason, he believed that the people would not desperately cooperate for the nation.

But the inhabitants are desperately fighting to protect their lives.

Of course, so many computational differences were woven into the plan.

Still, I was ready to deal with it.

Whether the attack was delayed by a few days or not, it was supposed to fit within acceptable limits.

- If it should be.

Reinforcements from the Reid Kingdom smashed that spare plan.

Reinforcements arrived just two weeks early, breaking down Marshal Ford's troops and other computational differences.

"It is also natural to lose this war because the traitors have circulated information and been dealt with by the Kingdom of Lead," was the reason for Garrett's convincing defeat.

"Let the messenger out. And tell Felix not to set this up. Ten grand only buys you time. Withdraw the troops of the King's capital from the inside and the outside."

Garrett gives the order early in the arrow succession.

If the reinforcements were about 20,000, they would have let Felix's troops buy time.

Because if Marshal Ford's troops burning in revenge, that's how much they thought they could do.

But I can't have 50,000.

It happens to be swallowed by a wave of enemy soldiers.

I've crossed my bounds to make up for it with my strength.

It was just going to be a dog death.

(Almost there, almost there. At least if it's a week late for them to come...)

Garrett clenches his fist firmly.

Attacking the Kingdom of Fatil has been a long-standing grief for the Kingdom of Rockwell.

Even though two hundred years of dreams seemed to hold it in my hand now, it spilled out of my palm.

I really don't want to pull soldiers.

But if we lose all our soldiers here, we'll need time on a decades-long basis to rebuild the army.

Now is the time to endure, in order to make ends meet.

(We endured two hundred years. So why don't we just put up with it for another 10 or 20 years)

Garrett had a strong eye and was staring at Reid Royal Army reinforcements.

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"What, what's up? The enemy's pulling away."

A soldier in the Tower of Things in the Royal Palace noticed something strange.

The whole city quiets down like a lie when the fierce battle earlier.

"Hey, that!

One soldier noticed the cause.

Point to the West.

"No way, reinforcements?

"Are we there yet?

Soldiers begin to bother.

"Calm down. Hey, you. Can you see which flag it is?

A knight who heads them ordered the best soldier to confirm the flag.

We have to see which army it is first.

This would be a big deal if "it was Rockwell Kingdom reinforcements" were to happen.

"You can see the Sonicroft flag. And then... What, Reed Kingdom!?

"Reed Kingdom!? That's not a mistake!

"Exactly. I don't know the noble flag of the Kingdom of Reed, but I know about the flag. It is indeed the flag of the Kingdom of Lead. Thank God."

The knight agreed with the soldier's words.

If it's really reinforcements from the Reid kingdom, it doesn't come out other than the feeling that it was "helped".

"Wow, I'll let His Majesty know. Keep watching."

That's what the knight says and begins to run to the king.

The leg was light.

"Reinforcements from the Reid Kingdom? Isn't that the disguise of the Kingdom of Rockwell?

It was Hector, the Eighth King of the Kingdom of Fatil, who received the report and first expressed his doubts.

"But the army of the Kingdom of Rockwell is starting to retreat from all over the city. Besides, it was a big army, so isn't it real?

The knight who came to report seemed a little less confident.

"Isn't that the disguise of the Kingdom of Rockwell? 'Cause if you ask me, I can't say" no. "

I just looked away, so I'm not absolutely sure.

"Your Majesty, reinforcements are too soon for anything. It would be more natural to think of it as some sort of measure by the Kingdom of Rockwell."

"No matter how hasty, it should still take ten days. This can't be too late. It's dangerous to believe just by looking at the flag. We should act with caution."

Military officials utter cautious arguments.

They are familiar with the number of days it takes for reinforcements to come from the Kingdom of Reed.

That's why I was suspicious that reinforcements had come at this time.

Hector also nodded to their opinion and agreed.

"Maybe they're trying to bring us out of the city. Now let's think we've got time to consolidate our defense."

This idea was the most difficult one.

It's better to hold out like this than to move poorly, buy time.

I don't know if we can stand it until reinforcements arrive, but if we give up our resistance, reinforcements will surely not make it.

I believed in the help from Reed Kingdom and now I just had to think about buying time.

Meeting room with a gloomy atmosphere.

That's where the transmission came in.

"Viscount Partridge has visited us as a messenger from the Marquis of Sonicroft! Uncle Lancaster of the Kingdom of Lead is also accompanied!

"Oh my God!

Those who heard the report got up from the chair unexpectedly.

- If I thought it was a fake reinforcement, it was real.

- Besides, he's even come to Count Lancaster.

This was a big deal.

The Earl of Lancaster was the Minister of Foreign Affairs, so the men of the kingdom of Fatil know his face.

If he's real, reinforcements from the Reid kingdom are real too.

I got no more judgment material.

Hector orders you to bring him here immediately.

Spend some time waiting and wondering if you'll come soon.

It was certainly the Earls of Lancaster and Viscount Partridge who came to the conference room.

They were both familiar faces and didn't seem to be fake.

"Your Majesty, we are out of time"

"Long time no see....... Uncle Lancaster. Are you sure you were coming as reinforcements from Reed Kingdom"

Even before Count Lancaster, Hector was still an incredible thought.

I don't understand what to do, how I could have arrived so early.

The thought was the same for the others.

Even if I confirm it's him, I just see it with a flashy look on my face.

I haven't caught up with the reality in front of me.

Seeing that reaction, Count Lancaster felt "you need an explanation first".

Because if the position was the other way around, I would still have asked for an explanation.

"Let me first explain how the reinforcements were able to move quickly, then. I'll leave you to Viscount Partridge."

I began speaking in an orderly fashion from the exercise of the Marquis of Wellrod.

Whenever we talk about it, the look on the faces of the people of the kingdom of Fatil is interesting.

"I guess I felt the same way myself," the Earl of Lancaster couldn't laugh.

Sometimes, I ask Viscount Partridge to make it up to me and finish talking about everything up to Askis.

Beginning with Hector, the people of the kingdom of Fatil looked "still incredible".

"First of all, thank you for coming to the reinforcements. In the meantime, the first question I'd like to ask is," Why didn't you tell me there was movement before the invasion of the Kingdom of Rockwell? "

The first to recover from the upset was one general.

I felt a little blamed for saving my country while appreciating it.

That, too, should have sensed the movement of the Kingdom of Rockwell, it would be humane of me to want you to tell me before the invasion.

If I knew, I might have mobilized troops to prevent an invasion near the border.

It shouldn't have been as catastrophic as it is now.

"I haven't heard the details either, but I thought you wouldn't believe me. Even if you believe me, the Kingdom of Rockwell will not be attacking the kingdom of Fartil, which is ready. Then they think you lied and discredit you. I guess I couldn't have said anything far-fetched without the certainty that it would definitely come. And since Isaac is a child with no authority whatsoever, I think it was best to gather soldiers in the form of exercises."

By presumption, the Earl of Lancaster was confident in this theory.

There can't be a coincidence that whatever it is, "I was just coming up with an exercise and running it" etc.

I don't know what Isaac is thinking, but there must be no such thing as a big mistake.

"I see, you're certainly right. He seemed a little distracted because he had even been attacked by Wang Du. I'm sorry."

The general bowed his head honestly.

Because I realized it was a mistake to say something to those who were desperately here to help me that was reprehensible.

Shame on my stupidity.

"It's also amazing to notice the movement of the Kingdom of Rockwell, but it's more amazing to have destroyed Marshal Ford's troops in one day after that. How many fierce men are gathered at the Marquis of Wellrod"

It was a different general who said that earlier.

His nose is rough.

- Rigid and brave Randolph, who took Tom in one poke.

- Isaac the Divine Conspiracy over Marshal Ford.

Aside from those two, he was strongly attracted to the Marquis Wellrod family, a grain range such as Matt and Tommy.

The other generals are similar.

You can never insult the "weak soldier" and the Marquis Welrod family again.

On the contrary, as much as I would ask the Earl of Lancaster, who took over General Tesla, to "sign it" as well.

Look at the hero of the Redemption with a mixed look of respect and jealousy.

"I just want to have a welcoming feast right away, but why are the others waiting outside?

Hector asks the Earl of Lancaster a simple question.

It's easy to get inside the king's capital as the Rockwell Royal Army is leaving the city and lifting the siege.

I didn't know why I was waiting outside.

"Once inside the King's Capital, the Rockwell Royal Army just needs to concentrate on the King's Capital offense. Isaac said we should keep the situation where we put troops outside the Wang capital and if we attack one of them, they'll poke us behind the other."

"Exactly. If you consolidate in one place, you can rest assured that you have allies around you, but you will give your enemies freedom of movement. You should be wary that this is going to be a two-frontend battle now."

The General of the Kingdom of Fatil also agrees with Isaac.

This is basic, but it's people who really try to get together where their people are.

Even if I know I can't, I get assembled all over a safe looking city with defensive facilities.

With so many miscellaneous soldiers who have just conscripted, their desire to enter the whole city should have been great, even if the gates were crumbling.

Yet he made a mentally burdensome choice to wait outside.

Once again, I am impressed by Isaac's calm and sedentary judgment, which I do not see as a child.

"As Isaac is wary, the war is not over yet. Rather, the forthcoming peace talks will be more real."

"Right."

Hector sees his own foreign minister as chilling while answering Count Lancaster.

(... this guy couldn't grasp the Rockwell Kingdom move at all)

Ambassadors accredited to each country also have the role of keeping an eye on developments in that country.

Is the resident ambassador sending you to the Kingdom of Rockwell incompetent?

Or is the Minister for Foreign Affairs incompetent?

I was a little anxious, although I couldn't make a decision right away.

So Hector makes one offer.

"A glance at the Kingdom of Rockwell would also be advantageous if the commander who defeated Marshal Ford's troops could also be present. Could someone like Uncle Lancaster, Randolph, Isaac be present at the preliminary negotiations?

Count Lancaster is the former Foreign Secretary, and Randolph is in a position to assume the heavy responsibility of next head of the Marquis Welrod family.

Sometimes the commander of reinforcements has the full right to be present.

But Hector's destiny was Isaac.

Though a young man, I wanted him to be present with someone with a plot that transcended the realm of the ordinary man's understanding.

So I was subtly including Isaac's name after the two of us.

"I don't mind. Neither of you will say no, but you should check it out just in case."

"Right, do that"

Hector takes his seat and leans closer from himself to Count Lancaster.

"I'm so glad you came. I won't forget this favor. Thanks."

"In time, it was most important."

The two exchange a guttering handshake with both hands.

This was Hector's life, the first ever heartfelt shake of gratitude.

Until now, it was only the task of "expressing gratitude and shaking hands" as a king, but only this time, gratitude as one human being was strongly caged.

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Preliminary negotiations took place the following day.

The location was in a tent midway between Askis and the Rockwell Royal Army position.

It is only a meeting between the two sides with a small number of escorts.

Isaac hated coming here.

(This doesn't make sense then... What do you think I insisted on waiting outside for?)

Isaac refused to enter Askis for self-preservation.

Once you're in the city, there's no escape when you're besieged.

So I kept the reinforcements waiting outside, and in an emergency, the soldiers were going to buy me some time and I was going to escape.

Yet "I want you to take part in the negotiations" was hoped for by the King of the Kingdom of Fatil.

Since it is the King's own request, it is tantamount to being ordered to practically "participate".

It just seemed harassing to Isaac right now.

The fact that there were only a few escorts was a very careful one.

"I'm going home" right now, but I want to get out.

But if you do that, you understand that everything you've built in the winning battle will go to nothing.

"That's a waste," I decided reluctantly to join.

First meet the people of the kingdom of Fatil in the land of talks.

So Isaac and the others were gathering their surrounding gaze.

Because everyone and he were all interested in "young beyond Marshal Ford".

There is also Randolph, a "spear master" beside him, so his gaze was nailed just as the two stood side by side.

"Let me introduce you in order"

Count Lancaster, who knows both sides, starts introducing each other.

Hector is not coming out in this preliminary negotiation.

Foreign ministers and generals are the main ones.

Isaac was wondering if he could even meet with the Marquis of Sonicroft, but he was leaving a message because he was a finance minister.

Maybe I'll see you after the negotiations.

After a light introduction, we move into the curtain together.

There were already those in the Kingdom of Rockwell waiting.

Their eyes are rugged.

Among them, a knight about Randolph's age had a sharp eye.

I was kind of scared, so Isaac was out of sight to keep him out of sight.

Sometimes he was just a kid, and Isaac was thinking of sitting in his last seat.

But that was futile.

Because attendees started introducing themselves to each other, and where Isaac named himself, the eyes of everyone on the Rockwell Kingdom side focused on Isaac.

Especially with an earlier knight's eyes full of killing intentions.

He says he's Marshal Ford's great-grandson, Felix Ford, so I guess he has a grudge for killing his great-grandfather and mother.

"Because it was Matt and Tommy who did it. Because it's not me," Isaac was running away in his heart.

"Well, you're Isaac Welrod."

Garrett spoke to Isaac, not the Foreign Secretary of the Kingdom of Fatil or the Earl of Lancaster.

The voice was out of cold, and there was more fear than being yelled at.

"The one who saw through and took over Marshal Ford's operation. And you're a young man who was also responsible for this war."

"Huh!

Regardless of the first half, the second half is a rhetoric I don't remember.

I don't remember imitating anything that would cause war.

He did not act in such a way as to cause other countries to contend with each other.

(No, well, I've thought about it. Yes, but I didn't do it)

Isaac was thinking about how to stop the movement of the Allies of the Kingdom of Lead in the future.

Some of them were ways to keep countries as related as the kingdoms of Fartil and Rockwell from coming to reinforcements.

But I haven't implemented such a measure, and I haven't even prepared downstairs yet.

There's no way I was doing this unconsciously.

It just seemed like a complete rhetoric to Isaac.

I didn't know why I said that, and I could only be surprised.

"Isaac, you..."

But the surrounding reactions are different.

Randolph's - No, even the gaze of the attendees of the kingdoms of Reed and Fatil was nailed to Isaac.

Those eyes were like, "Aren't you surprised that you're stuck with a picture?" He told more than words about his mood.