Episode 135. quiet state (3)
Over the past two days, the Southern Republic has suffered a series of devastating defeats.
Fire magic that can evaporate hundreds of people in an instant.
And even a huge magic trick that can blow up an entire castle.
In Lorraine’s judgment, the magic power the enemy possessed was beyond imagination.
But it wasn’t bad yet.
Now that he knew that the enemy possessed the power of a wizard, a catastrophic defeat like the first would not happen.
And above all, this side still had far more troops than the enemy.
Although the quality was lacking, it was a battle that could never be lost if the troops were consumed and went to the battle in quantity.
Of course, strong mental armament of the soldiers was required in order to engage in such a large-scale battle.
It was necessary to make them firmly believe that the disappearance of the Southern Republic would soon be the day when the prisoners would again become slaves.
They had to risk their lives for the Southern Republic.
But that mental armament has recently been showing signs of breaking down.
“If Darius-sama dies, who will be the leader of the beasts now…?”
“Did the repression forces retrieve Darius-sama’s body and hold a funeral?”
“What? I guess I just buried it anyway.”
“No. There are lotus lanterns that came up last night. Those were the deal to commemorate Darius-sama.
“really?”
Horrible rumors circulated.
It is said that the suppression force guarantees freedom to all prisoners in the south.
It is said that the suppression force does not collect any requisitions or taxes until the suppression of the rebellion is over.
In the past, everyone would have sneered at these rumors as a deception of the suppression force.
However, after Darius’ death and his funeral, the faith of the prisoners was shaken.
Doubts were sprouting in the prisoners that perhaps what the suppression forces were saying was true.
‘We must see the end soon.’
Lorraine had a gut feeling that as time went on, his suspicions would grow and divide the Confederate Republic.
How the urgent side should attack.
Until recently, the Southern Republic Army, which was trying to strengthen its defense in preparation for the imperial army’s participation in the war, was now turning into a complete offensive.
However, the power of a wizard is the most effective type of soldier when defending while wearing a castle.
They were forced to face their worst enemies in the worst possible situations.
It was obvious who the man who designed this composition was.
‘Schlus Heinkel…!’
Schlus Heinkel.
A man confirmed to have recently joined the suppression force.
A man who leads the Imperial University students as a magical force and is the de facto commander-in-chief of the suppression force.
It was clear that the Southern Republic Army’s outrageous surprise tactics and the policy of swaying the public by embracing prisoners all came from the man.
Without that, the fighting style and policy of the suppression force could not have changed 180 degrees like this.
“Are there any personnel on our side of the 4th Star that you can still contact?”
“Yes. Excluding those who lost contact, there are still about forty people left.”
“Monitor the every move of Schlus Heinkel and the Imperial College students and send them here.”
“Yes, I understand.”
If you were aiming, you had to aim for the boss.
Although killing a college student is not very desirable, Lorraine was not in a position to cover the cold or hot water now.
‘Is it really possible to catch him…?’
Lorraine cooled her head and decided to think more calmly.
He is so thorough that he hides the fact that he participated in the suppression force and makes it impossible to think about the power of a wizard until the battle begins.
Would he have assumed the possibility of assassination or terrorism?
The details will be known only after receiving the report, but it was clear that he was on the utmost vigilance to block the possibility of assassination and terrorism.
‘If you do something, it’s when he’s away.’
If that’s the case, I’d rather hit the other wizards than the guy.
When Schlus Heinkel vacated the castle for battle or whatever.
That would be the most successful time of the assassination.
‘If you fail, it’s really over.’
Is it an attack aimed at university students?
It was an operation to throw away the honor of the Southern Republic.
If it fails, it’s really over.
Lorraine widened her eyes and made up her mind.
I will try to make this southern republic independent no matter how many times I commit filthy things.
That was the only way to keep his promise to Darius.
***
When you fight against strong players, your skills really improve.
But there was one really big problem.
Confidence goes downhill.
When you were beaten to pieces during the dozens of battles and couldn’t win even a single match.
The feeling of despair when faced with a wall that seemed impossible to overcome was quite great.
“Kuh huh!”
“Hey, are you okay? I accidentally cut a rib…!”
As I battled Pellin, I felt it very deeply.
Even if I competed in Trier, if it felt like I was being looked after my level a little, Pellin really pushed me with all my might without mercy.
As soon as I hear that it’s okay because Iris is right next to me, I look at the vital point with a terrifying look…
Thanks to this, I had to go through the brink of death several times.
“Damn it. This didn’t work at all.”
I let out a sigh as I put the bape back.
Suin seems to be a little afraid of the barpe, so I thought it might be helpful when fighting.
However, once the battle started, Pellain didn’t care at all.
It was only a little reluctant, but it didn’t seem like he was too scared to face it.
“No. It worked.”
“Do not lie.”
“It’s true. I got used to it after repeating the match over and over again. At first, I was afraid to the point of wanting to run away.”
“You didn’t run away in the end. If you put your mind to it, you can overcome the fear of the Bape.”
“It is, but…. However, in the case of new recruits who do not have combat experience, I think they may be able to escape without being able to overcome their fear.”
“Thanks for the top.”
“I didn’t mean to comfort you, I’m sincere…!”
I needed to listen a little.
We decided to conclude that Bape’s fear imprinting effect on beasts was not that great.
I’d be lying if I didn’t expect that the prisoners would run away dung and pee as soon as the bape was pulled out.
I’m sorry.
I was excited at the thought of being able to eat the whole battle raw.
“How about horses? Have you become close friends?”
“Okay. The sympathy seems to be still there.”
It was the story of a black horse that was not afraid of the bape that I picked yesterday.
After that, after practicing driving several times, it didn’t knock me down anymore.
Still, whenever I touched it, it was still snoring as if it was uncomfortable to plant.
“It’s still bullsh*t, but it listens to orders.”
Even so, if words only fulfill their role, wouldn’t it be enough?
It was enough just to change direction as I pulled and freely accelerate and decelerate as I gave the signal.
“Poo-Hop. That, in fact, we’ve become really close.”
“What?”
“If I failed to communicate, I wouldn’t even get you on my back in the first place. Being able to obey orders is proof that I have accepted Schulus-sama as my master.”
“Right······.”
It was surprising.
It must have been a tsundere character.
Every time I snorted and tickled, I wanted to throw out the jerky.
I started to look different when I thought that the outwardly disliked tee was actually an expression of affection.
“Then the communion with the horse is over, so are we leaving?”
“············”.
It was time to keep my words.
As the emperor’s representative, I will go directly to the Great Forest and try to negotiate.
I said so in front of all the commanders.
But now-
‘Do you think it’s f*cked up?’
I was terribly anxious.
The number of store coins I currently have was a problem.
49 pieces. So, that means there is only one thing missing.
So, while taming the horse, I wondered if a quest would appear and supply coins, but in the end, nothing happened.
“Yeah. I can’t delay any longer.”
But that doesn’t mean he can’t wait until the quest appears.
Maybe the rebels won’t move easily unless I move.
If both sides were still, there was no way that the quest would happen.
So I have to move first.
By all means, there was an emergency on the way to the Great Forest, so I had no choice but to pray for the quest to appear.
If you don’t show up until you arrive, you’re really screwed…
As the week of the break was coming to an end, I had no choice but to gamble.
“Then who are you going to take?”
“············”.
Pellin stood next to him and pricked his ears and asked.
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Just by looking at these dazzling eyes, I couldn’t help but think that I was a superman who cuts down dozens of people.
By the way, doesn’t this mean that he wants you to take him away?
“For once, you shouldn’t.”
“ah······.”
The fluffy cat ears were broken in an instant.
It seemed right to ask him to take him.
It looks like you’re trying hard to maintain a poker face, so what do you do?
My ears tell the truth.
“Without you, there is no way that the suppression force can run properly. If you leave the commander-in-chief to the Imperial Knights Commander, you can destroy the suppression force with nonsense.”
“Aha. I heard you are right!”
“············”.
He gave me a soft compliment, and his ears were stiff again.
I’m being honest…
He was a guy who shouldn’t even come close to the gambling hall.
“Einz and Erika can’t either. It’s too dangerous.”
“Well······.”
Once they came and went, it was impossible not to imagine a surprise attack by the Southern Republic Army.
Not attacking the messenger is just a story when you can afford it, and if you are Lorraine who is in trouble now, you could have told him to attack and kill all messengers and Nabal.
At that time, Einz and Erica would never be able to stand it.
Both physical and mental strength are insufficient.
“Then it must be Trier?”
“no.”
“Are there any other suitable people besides Trier?”
If I were to pick a suitable person, Trier would be the best.
Because he is much stronger than me and has an indomitable will.
On the contrary, I couldn’t take it any further.
The tree had to be left in the fourth castle.
There may still be some rebel Prakchi left in the 4th Castle, so Trier had to take over my role while I was away.
Trier believes that both Einz and Erika will be able to protect them.
“Then all that’s left is… Is it Deputy Commander Kane?”
“No. I’m going to take that person away because I’m crazy.”
That person is also strong, but…
I didn’t really want to take it.
“The person I will take is Saint Iris.”
“Yes? Are you serious?”
“Yeah. Bringing Iris will greatly reduce the chance of being attacked.”
“That’s… that’s right….”
No matter how the law of war and the decision to be naval and naughty, the decision to touch a saint will not be easy.
To harm a saint is to betray Aegis, the only god of the continent, and that is to turn all the powers and nations of the continent as enemies.
Lorraine wasn’t that stupid.
“And there are things that only Iris can do.”
“What?”
“I can’t tell you that.”
“To me as the commander-in-chief?”
“okay.”
“Are you also the leader of the knights that Schlusus-nim likes?”
“Yes.”
“············”.
Rather than being unable to speak to Pellin, he was concerned that someone might overhear him while he was speaking.
He did not express his feelings in words, but seeing his ears drooping, he looked slightly offended.
I unconsciously put my hand on Pellain’s head.
“It’s not because I don’t believe it. It’s to be careful about the operation.”
“yes······.”
“I still trust you. More than my colleagues.”
It wasn’t a complete lie.
It was half a lie.
It would be difficult to say that he trusted Iris and Trier, but he certainly trusted Pellin more than Einz or Erica.
It’s because I, the original author, know her foolishly honest personality.
“I believe in you and your potential, Pellain.”
“My chances?”
“Of course. You will grow even more in the future. You will be able to stand at the top of the empire.”
“Ahahahaha················································ A. No way. The reason for defeating the Imperial Knights Commander was purely because of the difference in weapons.”
“Ttt. I will correct it. You will surely rise to the pinnacle of the Empire. That’s for sure.”
I thought that Pellin in this world might have lost some confidence compared to the original.
In the original story, I set up this suppression force alone and counterattacked, but this time I intervened to a large extent, so the role of Pellain was reduced.
So, I had to artificially instill confidence.
“············”.
“············”.
There was no response for a long time, so I thought this was a mess.
But soon Pellaine thumped on my shoulder and leaned her head against me.
“Thank you. Thank you for everything……”
Thousands of words.
Rather, it was this that I was grateful for.
I was only grateful for being able to persevere in difficult times and nurture the Holy Knights to reach this moment.
“I’m more grateful.”
“············”.
I said softly stroking Pellain’s hair.
But these cat ears are so soft and fluffy, I can’t stop touching them.
It looks like I’m addicted to this…
Wouldn’t it be nice to see Pellin purr from time to time too?
I decided to stay like this a little bit longer.
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