I Became the Hero Who Banished the Protagonist chapter 89

89. left in the past (4)

A boat horn sounded. Ships about to set sail raised ropes and anchors. The port city of Baktins was already fortified and numerous knights and soldiers were waiting. Half of Kairos Kingdom’s power. In fact, all military forces except for those guarding the borders, the frontiers, and the royal palace were poured into it.

To stop a Kraken.

The strategy meeting was held in an atmosphere that could not be called heavy. These are the ones who have not directly encountered the disaster. There were some people who tilted their heads as if they didn’t know why they had to mobilize so many troops, and there were also knights who didn’t seem to be that nervous in the first place. In the meantime, some people glared at the admiral holding the baton with expressions full of jealousy and envy.

“I’ve said it before, but the comforting thing about dealing with these scourges is that you can pinpoint where they are.”

The Admiral of the Navy who was in charge of commanding this operation, that is to say, the Commander-in-Chief said so. The commander unfolded the chart and showed us the map, pointing out the geography of the strait with a baton.

“This seaway is a terrain eroded by glaciers. The entrance to the mainland through this complicated and narrow sea route is where Baktins begins.”

Dozens of small islands and deep water for a coastline. It can be a place of victory, or it can be a way to dig one’s own grave. I frowned and looked at the terrain. There was a point in the argument that we had to fight here.

“According to our reconnaissance information, it seems that the Kraken is still waiting in the distant sea. They say it’s like waiting until they gather an army of monsters… We’ll have to wait and see what happens.”

The commander-in-chief tapped the chart with his baton.

“The guy is huge. They say the shadow reflected on the sea is much bigger than a small island. I think it is probably large enough to barely enter the seaway.”

Fisik, other tall people bursting out laughing. The knights looked at them with suspicious eyes. When I looked up and looked around, the atmosphere was on the brink of ruin. Georg crossed his arms and sighed with an expression of inappropriate sternness, while Arjen glared at the uncooperative with hateful eyes.

“Anyway, now the biggest question is ‘how’ to deal with this monster. I would like to gather opinions about it, but those who want to speak should raise their hands and speak.”

As soon as the commander-in-chief finished speaking, someone raised their hand.

“Anyway, is there really any reason to prepare for such a large-scale operation? Even so, isn’t it just an ignorantly large monster?”

A middle-aged man who seemed to be about the same age as the commander-in-chief said. Probably an Army Commander-in-Chief. It’ll be like the commander of the gun knights. He seemed to know roughly what the situation was. He must be suspicious that he is making the scale look big for nothing with something that is not a big deal. Isn’t it a ulterior motive to push politically?

“If you really think so, then you might as well just get out,”

The commander-in-chief frowned as if he was in a bad mood and fired at him.

“Or can’t we just let that ‘Hero’ solve it? It’s funny that a guy who doesn’t even have blood on his forehead is here with equal rights to speak.”

I quietly folded my arms and ignored the middle-aged man’s words. There’s nothing good about pouring your heart into it. Perhaps the original Illroy would have responded. I asked, looking at the commander-in-chief.

“Did all the residents evacuate?”

What kind of frustration is the fog trying to bring me? Was it because he wanted to let me know that I was helpless? Does it have anything to do with the fact that I am not obsessed with the past?

“I am thinking of starting evacuation as late as possible. There is no need to instill unnecessary anxiety in the residents. You can spread the word to other places.”

At the commander-in-chief’s words, I frowned.

“It’s not possible. We need to get the residents out right now. Get as far away from this city as possible.”

“Huh, our hero seems to take care of people first like a hero.”

The sound of old people laughing. Those who are accustomed to fighting to kill people and become insensitive to fighting to protect people. I sighed. And now most of those who look at me sarcastically die in battle with the Kraken. should I be sorry

“Even if you start evacuating now, it will be too late. Should the Kraken ever land on Baktins, it would take a toll. You still don’t know what a catastrophe is.”

“Then, shouldn’t the hero stop the Kraken from coming to the mainland?”

A giggling and laughing sound is heard.

“At least say something, Admiral, no, Commander-in-Chief. Does the hero claim that?”

The right to speak also seemed to Illroy to be in fact a sham shell. An outsider who was pushed down with only authority and symbolism. In the eyes of the admirals and commanders, I must have looked that way. The Commander-in-Chief pondered, then looked at me.

“… I will collect the opinion of the warrior. It’ll be better than the situation you’re in.”

“Oh, that’s funny. Are the two of you getting along very well?”

The commander of the General Staff turned his head away as if he was dumbfounded. In such a disturbing atmosphere, the meeting to defeat the Kraken continued. However, it was not possible to discuss any countermeasures, and it ended with a conflict of opinions every time.

It was a situation where there was really no answer.

It seemed like he knew how hard the original warrior party suffered. I felt like I knew why Illroy had no choice but to be self-righteous and sharp. I kept my mouth shut as I looked at the conference hall that had become a piece of shit. I had to be careful not to let out a sigh openly.

“It’s funny, that old man called the commander of the Knights Templar.”

On the way back to the barracks prepared for the warrior party, Nella snorted and said, Her characteristic bright red hair was blowing in the sea breeze.

“Everything he says, he vomits and laughs. He was a guy I didn’t like to look at. Isn’t that right, warrior?”

I shrugged. It was a fortunate meeting because the residents were evacuated. There was no content, only the discussion of the old people in the back room. I should have looked at them and suppressed the rising tantrum.

“It’s not that I can’t understand those guys. I haven’t shown anything as a hero yet.”

Arjen murmured. Nella narrowed her eyes and glanced at Arjen.

“I kept my mouth shut and didn’t say anything throughout the meeting. Do you suddenly talk well behind your back? When the hero was attacked, he never defended himself.”

Nella twisted her lips. Arjen snorted and looked at the wizard.

“I have a party leader, what am I supposed to say? Is there anything you can do to get the party members to fight and get cursed at? The meeting would have progressed further if you hadn’t stepped in and turned it into a fight.”

The three of them growled with Isis attached, and Georg secretly sighed.

“stop. Even if we fight among ourselves, we will only do bad things.”

I opened my mouth. Arjen raised his eyebrows and looked at me.

“Are you saying you’re just going to come and pretend to be a good party leader all of a sudden?”

What am I supposed to do in this fantasy? How the hell is the fog trying to subdue me?

“Wake. What are we going to do right now with a catastrophe right in front of us? Usually we can fight because we don’t agree with each other, but those residents quarrel among ourselves. If they die, who will be responsible?”

Am I a little nervous? I argued and listened to Arjen in an aggressive tone.

“Do it in moderation. Don’t act like a kid.”

I spit it out and walked ahead. Somehow, I don’t think I’ll be able to get over it this time as easily as the last spider. I stared Arjen in the eye, and Arjen shook his head and backed away. Would it be possible to defeat the Kraken in this state?

“… Well done.”

On the way back to the barracks, Georg quietly spoke to me from behind. Even in the fog, Georg seems to be Georg. Is this guy the only one to trust? I walked with a smile and a small smile.

The next day, when we arrived at the meeting place, it was unexpected news that greeted us. The meeting hall, which had been crowded with people, had become quite empty. The commander-in-chief, looking at the warrior party, pointed at an empty seat with his baton.

“The commander of the Knights Command was withdrawn from this operation under my authority. He went back this morning with his knights. If the news reaches the palace, it will be difficult to maintain that position.”

The commander-in-chief looked at the empty seat and smiled mockingly.

“If there are many sailors, the boat goes to the mountain. I knew right away.”

The commander-in-chief crossed his arms and turned to us.

“I know. How horrible the Kraken is. What happened to the warship that went out for reconnaissance? It seems that those who have not seen it in person can attend the countermeasure meeting with a light heart while laughing and chatting like that.”

There was fear in the commander-in-chief’s voice. I frowned when I saw it.

“But what is the reason for delaying the evacuation of the residents?”

“… I have an obligation. Not only the duty to prevent disaster, but also the duty to minimize the chaos that will cause the kingdom in the process.”

Even in the midst of that fear, he tries to take care of his rice bowl. Seeing my distorted expression, the commander-in-chief opened his mouth in a hard voice.

“Everything in the world is like that, hero. There are things that cannot be helped.”

“… Yes. Okay. Let’s start a meeting.”

I said, holding back the disgust that was trying to escape from my voice. The commander-in-chief nodded and raised the baton again.

“The Kraken is slowly moving towards Bakhtins. It looked like it would land in a few days. The monitoring ship is currently withdrawing, and we have decided to focus our efforts on defense.”

The Commander-in-Chief raised the baton in the palm of his hand with a thud.

“Any questions so far?”

“This is not a question, I have a suggestion.”

I reached out for the chart.

“Suggestions?”

The commander-in-chief stepped aside, and I looked at the chart and said, I don’t know why the fog shows me this scene, but if so, what I have to do is fixed.

“The defensive battle must be fought here.”

Protecting people, even in fantasy. I said, pointing with my finger at the narrow passage leading into Baktins.

“This is where we can stop the Kraken from landing.”

“… over the sea? You mean that monster?”

“If we had evacuated earlier, we wouldn’t have done that.”

I added ferociously. The commander-in-chief sighed at my words.

“That is unavoidable… .”

“It was your choice, and you have to pay the price. We have to protect those who flee, and if we let the Kraken land on land, everyone will die.”

The commander-in-chief frowned.

“Didn’t I say that the army of monsters would also come together?”

“Then don’t you know that we shouldn’t let them come up to the open field?”

I pressed my face to the commander-in-chief, and the commander-in-chief looked me in the eye and showed a troubled expression. In the midst of a snowball fight like a tug of war between them, someone’s words were heard.

“It’s not possible.”

I turned my head and met Arjen’s eyes as he looked at me.

“Face the Kraken at sea and you’re out of luck.”