About ten days after Aldis left Tria.
The Minerva and other missions and escorts switched horses en route to the city of Calvus.
It was accompanied by Minerva, four clerks, and Aldis, Liana, Cyrillic, and Eleanor, all of whom included Malida as an advisor and liaison with Nicole.
"I'm really surprised you can get here in ten days."
A distant glimpse of the city of Calvus leads the horseman Malida to speak from behind Aldis.
"What, you didn't trust me?"
That's right. If you don't stop at any towns or villages along the way and travel off the safe streets, you'll be able to reach them in ten days, but that's usually the kind of 'desktop aerodynamics.'
"In terms of distance, it's much closer than going to the Imperial capital of Armenia." If you don't stop in town on the way to resupply, you won't have to take an extra detour, and you can't help but leave the streets to avoid the eyes of the enemy, but even if you subtract that amount-- "
"That's why I usually go down the street to avoid the danger of being attacked by monsters and beasts." Even if you say that the possibility of encountering a monster is better than the possibility of encountering an enemy soldier as a matter of course..... "
"At best, it's about a dispair when it comes out, right? I don't think it would be much more troublesome than being found by the enemy."
"Yeah, well, that 'degree of dispersion' is strange in the first place, but..."
Malida pulls back with a convincing look on her face.
In fact, in the past ten days, as Mareda said, the number of times I encountered demons and beasts did not stop with my hands.
But it wasn't enough to be a threat to Aldis.
There were only six of them with Malida in their escort.
And Minerva herself, the most important bodyguard, is better at handling swords than a bad mercenary.
The accompanying Liana and Cyrillic were also (...) Le (...) De (...) Yi (...) S (...) If they were seen (...), (...) they would be (...) Ri (...) but they would be strong enough to fight.
In fact, most of the monsters and beasts I encountered on the road were defeated by Riana before Ardis could move.
From Aldis's point of view, it is close to the meaning of the overwhelmingly powerful in this world.
Cyril, who was not as powerful as Riana, was a mage by common standards.
Although it was a small group, this group's combat power was quite high.
In addition, Aldis had a gate.
You can carry lots of water, food, and even horse foliage, so you don't have to risk stopping in enemy-occupied towns and villages.
As Malida said, this itinerary is a desktop mysticism, but Aldis' presence has turned that mysticism into reality.
"From what I can see, there aren't as many enemies as I thought." I thought you were surrounded without a gap.
"But the claw marks from the siege are still there." I tried to attack, but I thought my hand was stronger and I backed off. "
Cyril answers Eleanor's questions.
There were traces of sorcery and siege weapons everywhere on the outer walls surrounding the city of Calvus.
Meanwhile, the attacking monarchy and allied forces of the Empire are on a hill far away, and their forces are much smaller than expected.
Aldis makes a guess to add to Cyril's point of view.
"There should still be a couple of other city states that hold on to Calvus. Maybe he went there. The remaining enemies here will try to keep Calvus's forces away from reinforcements. And if you keep on doing it occasionally, you can also be exhausted."
Liana, who was sitting in front of Aldis, turned around and her platinum-blond hair swayed in the air.
Riana hadn't trained to ride yet, so she was supposed to ride alongside Aldis' horses.
We shouldn't add people who can't even ride to this mission, but we can fly and escape if we have to, so we won't be able to do anything about Riana.
Will Calvus be able to defeat those enemies?
Liana asked, pointing her pale green eyes at Aldis.
"There's nothing I can't do... but if there's a lot of damage, Calvus will be pushed to even greater disadvantage." You can't bet on that yet, can you? "
“So you're saying you're positive about your alliance with us? If the Empire goes somewhere else, things may turn out better than they are now."
"That's what I'm talking about."
Aldis affirms with a smile that says, "Well done."
Riana, who was once a small child who could be held up with one hand, is now growing up well.
Those who do not know the circumstances will look like lovers or siblings when riding on a horse.
Minerva joins the conversation.
“Either way, this alliance is what we want. It would make sense to team up if we were to reduce the threat in front of each other.... we're using each other."
Is it because of her immaturity, or is it because of her innate goodness, that she ends up showing an apologetic expression?
I'm not very familiar with it, but that's what diplomacy is all about, right?
On the other hand, Aldis was lighter.
It can be used on the battlefield by any enemy ally. It was only natural for Aldis, who grew up as a mercenary.
It is not uncommon for people to combine their hands with each other when there is value to be used, and once there is no value to be used, the enemies will soon be one another.
"That's right. The relationship between countries and chambers of commerce is a very legitimate one." You should make plenty of loans this time for the future. "
Malida, who was lying on her side at some point, turned to Minerva.
"But if you make such a face in the business meeting, you might be swallowed up by the bad conditions." I don't know much about diplomacy, but at least it's about exchanges between merchants. "
"... yes, thank you for your advice."
"It's okay, it's okay. Oi-san, if you see a hard-working young girl, you'll want to support her."
Aldis's doubts at Malida's words arose.
Onee-san?
When Aldis first met Malida, she was already an adult woman.
It has been more than eight years since then.
Just as Riana and Cyril are growing up, so is Marida.
If you think about it, you're old enough.
"What's wrong with your face?" If you have something to say, just say it! "
"No... it's nothing"
Mareda sells the fight with her gentle eyes as if she had read something from Aldis's expression.
To escape from her, Aldis manipulated the reins and pulled the horse forward.
"Now, the question is whether the enemy will let us through..."
Cyril, the man who could read the air to Ardis, turned his back on her.
"That's right. Just because we're not besieging Calvus right now, we'll definitely try to block our way if we get close."
It is already assumed that this will happen in the first place. I'm not going to do anything special to deal with it.
"As planned, if the pursuer comes out, I'll take care of it." Minerva, go ahead. You don't have to wait for me, so you can close the gate immediately. Eleanor, I'm sorry, can you put Riana on that side? "
Aldis, me too.
Liana complained with a gentle tone of voice.
"The pursuer may split up and go over there." I want Riana to protect everyone. "
"... I see."
Rejoicing at the honest acceptance of the request, Aldis stopped his hand on the way to stroke Liana's head.
"Oh, I'm sorry. I'm not treating you like a child anymore."
"No, I don't want you to stroke me..."
Liana jumped off her horse and rushed towards Eleanor as she turned away in a small voice.
Tilting his head to that attitude, Ardis quickly regained his mind and called Minerva and Kirill to discuss the plan for the break-in.
When Riana was on board with Eleanor and was ready, the party ran their horses as fast as they could to Calvus.
Of course, the movement could be seen from the enemies on the hill.
Enemy cavalry has arrived!
It's time to get to the street!
Answering Cyril's voice briefly, Ardis decelerates his horse to the rear of the queue.
Twenty or so riders jumped out and came towards us.
When Aldis manipulates the reins and moves to a position where he can intercept single enemies, the enemy sends out only three riders and shows signs of chasing Minerva with all that's left.
Let me do it!
Ignoring the incoming Trident, Aldis ran toward the remaining seventeen riders.
Although the behavior showed surprising signs, the enemy separated the two knights and turned to Aldis.
Aldis was caught between two riders from the front and three riders from the rear, but his target remained the same. The remaining fifteen riders were chasing Minerva.
When I take out about twenty small knives from the gate, I swing my arms down continuously and pretend to throw them. Along with that, I flew one knife and one knife that I manipulated with sword magic.
A knife tears through the universe at a speed unlikely to have been thrown by a human hand, drawing a gentle curve as it approaches its target.
When the sound of a horse echoed in the distance, the enemy soldiers began to fall one after another.
It was difficult to deal fatal damage to fast moving targets from a distance, no matter how much sword magic. However, if you target a horse bigger than a human, its difficulty will be somewhat reduced.
Even a small knife would be a big deal for a horse.
Whenever Aldis waved his arms down, the enemy soldiers were swayed from the painful horse.
In the distance, Aldis seems to be throwing a knife.
When she exhausted all her knives, Aldis pulled out her sword from her waist.
This sword is made from Lycia Refined Stone, which was once given over by the Demon Beast King.
The sword's body reflected the light of the sun, revealing a seven-color glow.
Without avoiding the two riders approaching from the front, they slashed their momentum as they ran their horses straight.
"Gahh!"
When the two swords clashed, Aldis' sword cut the opposing sword with ease, cutting the enemy soldier's upper body.
What's the matter!?
Another rider was stunned by the sight.
She also slashed through the opposing weapon and ran through without loosening the horse's legs.
I took the three knights who were clinging from behind and stormed into the group of enemies who had fallen off their horses. I slaughtered them, aiming only at those who were holding weapons.
Enemies caught up from behind slashed to take down Aldis, but now that the number of Tridents had increased, it had no effect on many of them.
Aldis confirms that Calves is safely returning and that no one is standing up.
Looks like you got in without a problem.
When I saw it, the gate was closing.
The absence of Minerva and the others in front of the gate means they're already inside.
Will reinforcements... come?
Now, I turned to the enemy and checked my movements.
Since most of them have already entered the city, have you decided that you can't move your troops against the remaining Ardis? Or don't you want to make any more damage?
I don't know about that idea, but it would be convenient for Aldis if it didn't come.
Let's go before they change their mind.
Fortunately, Aldis manipulated the reins and ran his horse towards Calvus.