“Still, the fact that the battlefield is dangerous doesn’t change. Should I just follow my sister?”
“Your sister hasn’t revealed that she’s a sword master yet. Besides, Elim too… … .”
Currently, Sophia is a high-level expert and is known as a genius female swordsman. With that alone, I can act as a knight of a high-ranking family.
However, the level of the 4th circle wizard and the advanced expert swordsman is different. If my sister did not reveal that she was a sword master, the imperial family would not easily give permission to participate.
“And His Highness Ryard would be vehemently opposed?”
“What does it matter whether Your Highness opposes it or not? If only the family gave permission… … .”
But even the family didn’t give permission.
A different situation from the original.
It must be because I participated in the Harperos War.
And with this opportunity, it was decided that the second prince, Rival E Labadian, and the third prince, Ryard E Labadian, would gain experience as commanders of the northern front and return to the islands.
“I’ll probably be back in the system within two months, so don’t worry too much. Compared to fighting the Church… … Because the northern front is like matching the rhythm in moderation.”
Despite my answer, my sister showed an uncomfortable face.
* * *
The first semester I spent with my sister like that. And as soon as summer vacation ended, the festival season returned.
“Kenneth, let’s go that way this time!”
Unlike last year, when I was with Ardeal or Neris, I was able to spend this year’s festival with my sister.
Unlike last year, when something felt empty, I was able to spend a very enjoyable festival this year.
Even with my sister, I still felt an empty space in my heart.
Originally, Elizabeth would have entered school this year. If I could have been with her, it would have been a more enjoyable and happy time.
“Whoa… … .”
For reference, the midterm and final exams of the first semester of the second year recorded perfect scores, and the practical evaluation also received an undoubted 100 points.
Even in the midterm exam of the second semester, he also scored 100 points, setting a new record in the academy.
While the record was being updated one by one, I visited the president’s office and submitted an application for participation with the imperial family’s seal and the Speyone family’s seal to the president Alps.
“… … The last student to volunteer for the battlefield was five years ago.”
Alps speaks bitterly.
“And that student who went to the northern front five years ago… … I still haven’t come back.”
Does that mean that he has been active on the battlefield for 5 years? However, the president’s expression denied my thoughts.
“… … News of his death on the battlefield has been heard, but his body has never been found. He might still be lost somewhere on the battlefield.”
The student in question was not a direct disciple of Alps. Because it is impossible to accept students directly under the title of president.
However, perhaps because he visited the president’s office several times to learn, Alps closed his eyes as if missing the student.
“Are you willing to change your mind?”
“Yes, no.”
Now that I know the enemy’s strategy, there is nothing that will change my decision.
Alps let out a long sigh and nodded once.
“Whoa… … . We will take the final exam in advance. In order to avoid controversy over preferential treatment, a large part of the 3rd year course will be mixed and the questions will be released after the final exam period has passed. And the practical evaluation… … I’m going to ask the Mage Tower wizard active on the frontlines.”
In other words, it means that my practical evaluation will be graded on the battlefield. The more enemies you kill, the higher your skill evaluation score will be.
I received a consent form from the president.
A written consent form detailing the scoring method for the practical evaluation. I took one look at it and immediately signed it.
“Yes, the procedure is over. but… … Let me give you one piece of advice.”
“Yes, please tell me.”
“please… … Don’t try to be a hero. I hope you make a decision while thinking about your own capabilities.”
Is it because he lost a disciple once? Alps advice carried considerable weight.
I nodded once, reflecting on his advice.
When I got out of the president’s office and returned to the classroom, my classmates gathered around me.
“Are you really going to be okay? There is no need to go to the battlefield right now.”
“Yes, as Jade said. You could just go to the battlefield and get in the way.”
“Why did you suddenly decide to go to war? Although Kaynes-sama is a wizard of the 4th circle… … .”
The closest place to death. Tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of casualties occurred every year on the frontlines.
I laughed bitterly and scratched my head when my classmates asked me, “Why do you go to such a dangerous place when you’re only 14 years old?”
“I’m sorry for not telling you earlier. As a vassal of Her Highness Lyard, I wanted to accumulate experience in war.”
“but… … !”
Jade took a step forward and raised her voice.
Quite a few of the students I was with in 1st grade went on to class A-3 in 2nd grade with me.
Jade and Katarina were still dating, and Neris and Ardeal also spent each day with me. The two are still future spouses. No, it seems that he has not found his love.
Meanwhile, Jade tried to dissuade me with an agitated look at my action to go out to the battlefield.
Ardeal interrupted that and opened his mouth with a serious expression.
“Kenneth, a battlefield is different from a dungeon. The opponents to be defeated are humans, not monsters. Opponents will also use their heads to fight. Among the nobility, there are quite a few people who have experienced war firsthand. but… … They said that they suffered greatly mentally even after returning from the battlefield. I’m not saying you shouldn’t go to the battlefield unconditionally. It’s just that it’s too early now… … .”
Despite Ardeal’s persuasion, my heart did not move.
The Harperos War is literally one of the opportunities given to me. can’t give it up
and… … I have already experienced the mental pain that Ardeal refers to several times.
Of course, the battlefield might be a little different. A place where countless people rush to kill each other, and there is a bloody smell and screams. Obviously, that place would be like hell. It would not be comparable to the battle between the church and the bandits.
“I know what you mean. But that part has already been prepared.”
I nodded at his earnest advice and hardened my eyes.
And Ardeal, who was gently looking me in the eye, let out a small sigh.
“Whoa, then I won’t stop you any longer. Instead, please come back safely. If something happens to you, this academy will literally become a sea of cries.”
“hahahahaha, that’s a bit of a pleasure to say. But you won’t have to worry about that. As a mage, I will be fighting in the rearguard… … . The threat to life will be much lower than that of the vanguard.”
The first place to retreat when retreating. However, this does not mean that the rear guard is unconditionally safe. The enemy will try to destroy the troops attacking from the rear first rather than the front line.
Ranged attacks such as magic and arrows will be a headache in many ways, whether it be enemies or allies. But there is no need to add to the worry by mentioning that part.
And did you read my thoughts?
Ardeal smiled and twisted his body slightly.
“Is that so? Miss Neris.”
“… … yes? Oh, that’s right.”
Neris hiding behind Ardeal’s back. She stuttered, startled by Ardeal’s call.
“Oh, by the way, my sister said she would like to invite Kayneth to the tea party.”
“… … Are you having a tea party already?”
“It’s the second semester. I guess I made a lot of friends.”
Well, since Sephiroth’s name would be so great, there must have been many people who wanted to approach him.
“so… … I would be grateful if you could come back safely and enjoy my sister’s tea party.”
“Won’t winter break start when I return to the academy?”
“Then let me invite you to the year-end party hosted by the Sephiroth family. Please come then.”
I nodded once as I recalled the schedule in my head.
“If it is… … . Okay, I’ll think about it. If the schedule is delayed, let’s meet at the New Year’s party.”
“Yes, my sister would understand if it was unavoidable. Opportunities will exist later.”
At Ardeal’s answer, I smiled a little.
And Neris, who shoots Ardeal from behind.
I was somewhat aware of what the two were thinking. That’s why I only smiled, but didn’t show any special action.
Now, a few months after Elizabeth’s funeral, my mind is more or less clear. But that doesn’t mean that I didn’t plan on dating anyone right now.
‘Now I’ll have to find the church headquarters first. I have to hit the head before they move in earnest.’
I took classes at the academy for a few days as if nothing had happened, and took the final exam before everyone else.
Naturally, he received 100 points in all subjects, and at the same time as October began, he set off for the Northern Front with His Highness Lyard.
* * *
drooling-
A majestic quadruped carriage escorted by imperial knights. I boarded the carriage facing Her Highness Ryard.
Inside the carriage full of silence, he opened his mouth as if remembering something to convey.
“Come to think of it, why did you ask to go to the Harperos plain? 100,000 troops stationed there? I heard that even the enemies can’t attack recklessly… … .”
The Northern Allied Army hesitates in front of a large army of 100,000. It seemed difficult to make a special achievement from anyone’s point of view.
That’s why His Highness Ryard hoped to head to the middle city named ‘Shvit’ rather than the Harperos Plain.
Shubit, where the defeated soldiers are currently gathering and preparing for a siege against the 50,000 allied forces.
“… … If you could stop the allied forces at Shuvit, your reputation would have been greatly increased. But why, if I had to… … .”
“I heard that the head of the allied forces facing the Harperos Plain is Count Caltron H Jurumus.”
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“ah… … . You mean that red wolf?”
“yes.”
When I nodded once, Her Highness crossed her legs and touched her chin.
“Certainly killing that red wolf or even capturing it would make a great achievement.”
“He is an undefeated general with a record of 100 victories in all wars so far. If we can defeat him, it will definitely give a big shock to the Northern Allies.”
He shook his head as if to agree with my remarks.
“But it means nothing if the enemies don’t attack. Surely, we are not going to attack, are we?”
“It can’t be. As for that part, I will explain it to you after I arrive in the Harperos Plain.”
“… … ha, yes Because I can’t change my destination anyway. More than that, I heard that Rival-nim went to the Hearton Mountains… … . What do you think? There are 30,000 imperial troops stationed in the Hearton Mountains. Conversely, the allied army said that it was an army of 50,000. The allied forces have numerical superiority and the imperial army has geographical superiority… … . What kind of result will you show me?”
Topographical conditions play a very important factor in warfare. If you occupy a vantage point, you will be able to block it even if the number of enemies is many times greater than that of your own.
And His Highness Ryard should know that too. What he asks is whether the second prince of Rival E Labadian will be able to achieve a ‘great victory’ in the war.
to his question.
“Sorry, I don’t think I can give you a definitive answer.”
I shook my head.
“No matter how favorable the topographical conditions are, I heard that the fortifications in the Hearton Mountains are quite underdeveloped. In such a situation, whether we can achieve an overwhelming victory… … .”
I blurted out His Highness Lyard’s question.
However, if things went as they were in the original story without any change, Prince Ribal would lose the Hearton Mountains to the Allied Forces, rather than win a major victory, and would be forced to retreat to the rearguard.
Her Majesty Lyard, unaware of that fact, closed her eyes for a moment as she folded her arms at my ambiguous answer.
“… … Should I have just gone to Shuvitt City? If Brother Ribal made a big achievement, the forces of the Second Prince’s faction would be even more powerful… … .”
“It has already been decided. If, after defeating Earl Jurumus, we recapture the area that had been taken over by the enemies, it would surely be a greater achievement than His Highness, the 2nd Prince.”
“Do you really think that is possible?”
“I think it is possible.”
I scratched my head while making a pained sound in response to my confident answer.
I fully understood His Highness’s heart.
However, as soon as the Harperos Plain was breached, the Empire had to set back the northern front. There are numerous roads connected to each front in the rear of the Harperos Plain.
In the worst case, the imperial army on the northern front would be sandwiched and annihilated.
As much as that, the area called Harperos Plain was one of the important strategic places.
‘Red Wolf, Caltron H Jurmus… … . Honestly, no one in the Empire would have thought that such an absurd strategy would be set up.’
While moving to the front line, I wringed my hair and smiled at the regretful Highness Ryard.
‘You would consider me lucky to have you with me.’
Chapter 107
107. Harperus War (3)
The northern front of the Labadian Empire, the Harperos Plain.
The imperial army set up a wooden fence, spread out numerous tents and tents, and made a camp.
They were supplied with supplies such as food, armor, and weapons from the central government, and the soldiers maintained their weapons so that they could wage war at any time.
So that you can wake up and fight.
Took… … . Took… … . Took… … .
“Haa, even if His Majesty Ryard said that… … I can’t understand what the center is thinking about sending a snuffer who is only 14 years old here.”
Lebak, commander-in-chief of the Imperial forces stationed in the Harperos Plain. With short black hair and brown skin, he grumbled with a dissatisfied expression.
“Do high-ranking people think that this is a place to take care of children? Whenever they want a great achievement, they come out to the front line, and when they win, they talk about it as if they did it on their own… … .”
A large scar on his face as if he had been cut by a knife. No, it’s not just the face. From the right arm to the leg. As if he had been tortured, his body was plastered with scars.
He was a pure soldier who had been given the title of baron from a commoner soldier. Because of this, I really didn’t like the nobles who blamed their inferiors every time they lost a battle and were proud of themselves as if they were their own achievements when they won a battle.
still… … .
“I can’t even say anything to His Highness the prince. I hope you are someone who listens to the advice of people below you. Rather… … Who the hell is this aristocrat named Kayneth L Arden?”
“… … Do you really not know?”
The adjutant was taken aback by Lebak’s murmur and asked a question.
“Are you famous?”
“… … You must have heard of the Spey One family.”
“Yes, they are the family with the largest trading company in the world.”
“Children who inherited outstanding talent, astronomical wealth, and the enormous military power created based on that wealth. He is the one who made a blemish on the Spey One family. Of course, not now… … .”
“Hmm?”
Lebark tilted his head with his brow furrowed.
“Not only the Empire, but many people around the world called him the incompetent Spey One.”
“Are you incompetent?”
“Yes, it is not enough to have an ugly appearance, no talent in swordsmanship and magic, and no mana blessing… … .”
“This crazy… … ! Why are you sending such rubbish this way?!”
Quaang!
Before he could hear the adjutant’s story to the end, Lebaque exploded in anger and hit the table with his fist.
Surprised by this, the adjutant quickly waved his hand and shook his head.
“Ha, but that is a story of the past. Now the Spey One family… … No, even in the Labadian Empire, he is called a rare genius.”