“Thank you for coming this far. Let’s get right to the point.”
Ian hung a large map on the wall for everyone to see.
“As you all know, the rebels have moved.”
The place where the rebels are located is south.
It was on the outskirts of the empire, spanning the huge granary in the south.
“Originally, there was a Verdes estate in the south, so it was impossible to expand the area any more, but this time we changed the direction.”
The capital of the empire was centrally located in the territory of the round empire.
So, to attack the capital, they had to go through the Verdes territory.
The Verdes estate was guarded by the noble Marquis of Verdes, so I was relieved, but this time, the rebels changed their course.
“The rebels are heading east, where the Riberion Academy is located.”
The largest estate to the east of the Empire is actually where the Riberion Academy is located.
There were always students, and people such as professors and faculty were also attracted, so it developed commercially, and it was a safe place that was virtually inviolable in the Empire, so many people gathered there.
“Once I told the Academy Principal McDowell, the academy has taken a protective stance.”
That is why Gracie is here.
All the high-ranking figures like Cromwell and McDowell are preparing for the rebels.
So I would rather send the youngest professor, Gracie, to a safe place.
Although Gracie showed outstanding performances with Rudy and Yuni as assistants, it was not at the level where they could prepare for war.
The emperor heard this and opened his mouth.
“The rebels could be just pretending to attack the academy.”
“Your Majesty is right. On the rebel side, all the territories where the large army can move are prepared. All of the surrounding territories are ready for battle, so if other territories are attacked, you will be able to go to help.”
So, Ian put tweezers on the map and confirmed the estates.
Seeing this, Lee raised her hand.
“Princess Li, you can talk to me.”
“There is a chance that the enemy will turn to a large army and occupy another territory with a small number of troops.”
If you turn all your troops toward the outskirts to prepare for the rebels, the territory in the back becomes dangerous.
“There is virtually no point in attacking the rear, Princess. That way, even if the rebels occupy the territory, they will only be surrounded by the Empire.”
If the rebels suddenly appear in the center of the empire and occupy a territory, they will be isolated from the outer and central forces.
Even if the rebels occupy the territories, they can be restored immediately, so only the damage of the rebels will be greater.
“There is no need to attack to occupy the territory.”
Lie calmly refuted Ian’s words.
“What do you mean?”
“Persian territory.”
Persian territory is a territory in the southeast.
It was a place bordering the rebels with a mountain line drawn.
Ian frowned.
“Princess Lee, don’t you know that you can’t move troops there?”
“Can’t we aim for that more?”
Ian shook his head with an annoyed face.
“Don’t force yourself. What we are doing now is war. I hope you don’t lean on your personal feelings.”
As Liga seduced Astina at the Academy and turned the neutral Persian family into an imperial faction, everyone here knows that the two are close.
But Lee didn’t think about it emotionally.
“It’s not about personal feelings. As you all know, the Persian estate is a huge warehouse for storing grain grown in the south, and a market in charge of distribution of the grain. What would happen if there was a lot of damage there?”
War is not just about troops.
If there was a military force, food was essential, and it was one of the tasks to provide relief to the people who suffered from the war as well as the troops.
In addition, the current war is not to attack a certain territory, but to prevent an attack.
You’ll only get damage somehow.
Even if all the rebels were to be dealt with, the loot could not be obtained.
However, from the point of view of Ian, the commander of the Imperial Army, there was no need to think that far.
Victory is his only goal.
Even if the rebels do damage to the Persian territory, the damage to the troops must be obvious.
As long as the Persian territory is not taken away, it is more beneficial to inflict damage to the troops.
Even if the people die of starvation, the war itself can be won.
“Then you mean to deploy troops to the Persian territory, Princess Li? Isn’t it the side where the huge army is moving?”
At Ian’s sarcasm, Rie laughed.
“The Astrian family provides the means of transportation.”
“… … What?”
“Space magic. By providing magical tools engraved with space magic around the territory, important people can move directly to the Persian territory.”
A space magic that can only be used by the Astrian family.
The magic can only be used by the headmaster, but there was a way to make it available to others.
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Magic tool.
If the householder of Astria made a magic tool, other people could use it too.
“Are you saying that the Astrian family should provide magic tools now?”
“Perian Astria-sama, the current head of Astria, isn’t working separately. So, the Lord makes magic tools and provides them to us.”
“Princess Lee… … .”
“Hmm… … .”
Lee’s remarks shook the surroundings.
Space magic magic tools are items that the Astria family has never offered.
It wasn’t that he didn’t exist, but he boasted an astronomical amount of money, and even if he paid that amount, he couldn’t buy it because he didn’t provide it.
From the Astrian family’s point of view, there was no reason to put it out because there was no financial problem.
“Take another method.”
Ian cut Lie’s words like a knife.
Seeing Ian like that, Rie burst out into laughter.
“Didn’t the commander tell you? This is war. Isn’t it biased towards personal feelings?”
“You can win without that method. It sounds like overinvestment.”
“It’s an act of investing in people’s lives, how do you measure it in terms of money?”
“Life is worthwhile. If there is a weapon that can defeat the rebels in the Persian territory, I will protect it, but it is just food. It is a place where grain is distributed, not where it is grown.”
“If the distribution does not work, not only the people in the Persian territory, but also the people in the north or the west may starve to death.”
“That is something to think about then. Now, winning the war comes first.”
Ian and Li’s voices grew higher and higher.
However, I couldn’t dry it around.
One person could be the head of the aristocratic faction, and the other could be the emperor.
Shrimp might explode in a whale fight.
In the meantime, everyone remained silent.
“I… … .”
Gracie carefully raised her hand.
Others were greatly astonished to see such Gracie.
I couldn’t help but be surprised that the youngest professor of the academy was meddling in their fight.
“Ah, how about the people in the academy protecting the Persian territory as well… … .”
“Professor Gracie?”
“Can the academy do that?”
Gracie laughed awkwardly.
“that… … The Persian estate and the Academy are connected by a mountain range, so there is a secretly open path… … .”
Lie frowned at Gracie’s words.
“Even so, if you leave after hearing the news of the attack, it won’t be too late.”
“Professor Cromwell… … no. If it’s Vice Principal Cromwell, I think it’s possible because I can move quickly… … .”
Ian nodded with a satisfied smile.
“If it’s about the level of comrade Cromwell, you can trust it. Astina, isn’t she also your teacher?”
Astina nodded her head with a subtle expression.
“However, you don’t know how many troops your opponent will come, so you have to prepare in advance.”
“Are you saying that you don’t believe in communiqué Cromwell? Did you know that you learned something from Professor Cromwell too? Are you saying that even those skilled enough are not enough?”
As Ian and Li were about to start arguing again, a man standing next to him raised his hand.
“Stop it. I think this is enough.”
A middle-aged man wearing glasses and a neat figure wearing a robe.
Kell Linsberg, the chief elemental of the imperial family.
“I understand well what Rie-sama is worried about, and I can understand what Lee Ahn is saying. I don’t think it’s going to be resolved by arguing like that, so can I make a suggestion?”
Ian nodded his head.
“Tell me.”
“I will go to the Persian territory.”
Kell smiled.
“Using spirits, I can move quickly through the territory. So I will go to the Persian territory and wait, and if there is a battle in the neighboring territory, I will move there.”
“Are you the Chief Spirit Officer yourself?”
Lee asked with a surprised face.
The imperial chief elemental and chief mage were famous for being immovable.
They exist as if they are not interested in the present world.
Although he has strong power, he does not interfere with politics and only shines in academia, where research is concentrated.
“But, I wish I had just one person to listen to me. As I got older, it was difficult for me to move on my own.”
Lee smiled and nodded.
“Yes, I will attach a maid in the imperial family to help me… … .”
“no. How can you go to war with a person who cannot defend himself?”
“… … yes?”
“Please name my daughter Serena Linsberg. As a family, I am most comfortable and have the strongest power, so there will be no problems.”
At Kelln’s words, people chatted with each other.
“If it’s Serena Linsberg… … He almost killed the second son of the Astrian family… … .”
“I heard you’re in jail right now… … .”
People did not know that Serena was now part of the Imperial Dark Club.
The dark list is always top secret.
However, Kelln knew where Serena was now.
Rie looked at Kell with a fat face.
“I can’t do that part… … .”
Then the king opened his mouth.
“I will allow that.”
“haha. Your Majesty, we must not forget that if my daughter makes an achievement this time, the sentence will be reduced.”
“I see. Don’t worry about that, and I’d appreciate it if you devote yourself to the war.”
“thank you. your majesty.”
The reduction of the sentence meant that he would soon be freed from the imperial court.
Lie liked to use Serina, a talented person, as a dark part, but when the emperor said that, there was nothing to say.
“and.”
The emperor shifted his gaze and looked at Ian.
“What is the chieftain of Astria doing? As you said, the Empire was at war. By the way, why is Perian Astria locked into the family?”
“My father told me to do things in California… … .”
“There must have been a meeting. You are a successor competitor, not a perfect successor. So, I agree to take on some of California’s work, but it doesn’t make sense to take on everything.”
The emperor narrowed his brow and stood up.
“Tell Perian Astria to return in three days.”
“… … Okay. your majesty.”
Ian nodded and answered.
Even if the status of Astria was high, he was a duke under the emperor.
So far, I have closed my eyes to some extent, but this situation did not pass.
“It seems that this is the only thing worthy of a meeting, so let’s end it. The rest will be documented.”
“… … All right.”
“Oh, and.”
The Emperor looked at Gracie beside him.
“I heard that he was the youngest professor, but he was a very proud professor. Much better than the nobles who just watched the fight.”
“yes? yes?”
Gracie looked puzzled at her sudden compliment.
“The future of the Empire looks very bright considering that people like you are teaching at the academy. I will do my best to teach students in this war as well.”
“Wow, I’m in awe!!!”
Gracie bowed her head in surprise.
The emperor nodded with a happy face and then headed out of the meeting room.
“Then let me go.”
***
“Professor. Today was great~.”
“Well, what’s cool… … . I don’t know what I was talking about there… … .”
“Ah, right there! Raise your hand! ‘Stop everything!’ It was really cool to do.”
“My, when did I say that?”
“what. I don’t remember.”
“That’s what it means!”
After the meeting.
Gracie and Uni were chatting nearby.
“Then are you in the capital for a while?”
“No, I decided to go with the Imperial Army… … .”
“With the Imperial Army?”
“Since the Academy is in a dangerous situation, the Imperial Army has to represent the Academy’s position.”
“You must have a lot of trouble.”
“You must suffer… … . Others will suffer more.”
Gracie was grateful to Cromwell.
The Academy is currently entering a state of war.
It was an extremely dangerous situation.
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Meanwhile, Cromwell escorted the youngest Gracie to the safest place.
The spokesman role in the Imperial Army is an incredibly important position for the Academy.
Spokespersons need to understand the war situation, understand their position, and receive appropriate reinforcements.
Nevertheless, the Academy sent Gracie here.
It was in order not to send Gracie, the youngest professor, to war.
It was hard work, but it was clear that the professors cared for Gracie.
“professor.”
Then Astina called for Gracie.
“I am leaving now. Slowly pack your bags.”
“Ah Okay! Yuni, see you later.”
“Yes, go.”
Uni smiled and waved to Gracie.
Having said goodbye to Gracie like that, Yuni turned around and walked away.
Behind him was Rie hiding.
“My sister didn’t even say hello.”
“Do you really need to?”
Lie answered Yuni’s words with a fat expression on her face.
“ah! Are you upset because you stopped talking earlier?”
“Absolutely not.”
“Hey, I think I’m spooked~.”
“no.”
Lie narrowed her eyebrows in reply, and looked at the side where Gracie had disappeared.
However, he wasn’t looking at Gracie.
I was looking at Astina who sang Gracie.
‘It should be fine.’
Rie looked at Astina’s back with a subtle expression.