Otoko Nara Ikkokuichijou no Aruji o Mezasa Nakya, ne?

Lesson 15 Differences in Power

17 Sep 7448

"Well, we're going home. Come on, Tris, cheer up."

Xenom slaps Tris on the back and speaks up, whispering, when he hears that his territory will likely be an offensive target.

"... there's no reason to get well..."

I have a slight grudge. Tris sees Xenom with a glance.

"With all those armies out there, isn't it okay not to worry so much?

Ginger also calls out to comfort Tris.

"That's right. I'm grabbing a precursor before Davez moves, and it's not gonna be like being taken away from me."

That's what Vince says to comfort Tris.

"You guys... that's comforting..."

Lorrick says, seeping through the feeling of impatience like Tris is no better than you are and you don't care.

With that said, the village of Rad, which I leave to Rolic, is also a little northwest of the village to Gar in Tris.

Depending on how Dabus operates, it is also possible that the target is the village of Rad, not the village to Ghar.

Of course, the same can be considered for the village of Beige, which we leave to Carm.

What about Carm...?

No. He looks like he even came out of his mouth in ectoplasm.

"Stay sharp! Sir Tolkelis Karostaran! What are you gonna do with that? You're reporting to Bell with such a pitiful face? What would the slaves say!?"

Mizuchi, with his hands on his hips, stands in front of Tris and regains his temper.

Of course, that gaze is not only directed at Tris, but also at Rolic and Carm.

Yeah. You had to tell me. I would have said something similar.

"Xenom. Gather them all to Murowa when you get home. I'll talk to you a little bit."

We're on our way back to Balduk.

"I got a situation where... And don't worry, we're not moving for interception on this one."

I asked Murowa to gather them all together to talk.

Naturally, it began with my inauguration ceremony, and I finished talking about the fact that Tris and the others had sightlessly fallen into the seat of nobility. Of course, but so far, there have been no particular questions. And now the story is moving up to the point where we have information on Dabus's invasion unit.

There are a number of guys who look like they asked the question, like Jer and Meath, but we're not done talking about it yet. If you still want to hear anything from me after this, I'll take my time listening to you later, so just give me a few more minutes.

"Henry, Meck.... and then the building sign. I want your opinion. First of all, we all know a city called Bondi, don't we?

They're all originally from Knights of Dabus, so I'm letting them spit out as much geographic information as I know when I buy them too. But they all seemed to be from the region, just like Zulu, even in the Kingdom of Dabus, and did not seem to know much about the geography near the border. Still only some educated knights had somewhat better knowledge of geographic information than Bell and other Dabus origins.

He manages to connect the three of them with a general claw about the large city in the south of the Dart Plains and the location of the villages they have been to. Some of them were a city called Bondi, but naturally I don't know the exact location, and even the memory of the three of them is roughly around here and I can't guess at all. Each of them showed a completely different location in ten kilometers.

Staring at the three people who snort, I carry on the words.

"It was said in the kingdom that Uncle League territory would be the top priority goal. What do you think about that prediction?

When I said that, everyone else saw the three of them with the notion of intrigue.

"... I'm sorry, sir. We only know the extent to which the city of Bondi is west of the Dart Plains. But because it's west, I know if that prediction is correct."

"I think so too"

Henry and Meck say.

It's not like you guys are apologizing.

No, did you apologize for something that wasn't exactly predictable?

Either way, I'm not going to blame you.

"I… the fold of the battle the other day, the Kingdom Gu… The army of the Kingdom of Dabus assembled in the city of La Corusi. So Lakolusi was the stronghold during the recent battle...... invasion of Uncle Lancel's territory. La Corusi also seems to be west in the south of the Dart Plains, but I hear it's quite far from Bondi. Uncle Lancel is east of Uncle League, right? So if you're assembling in Bondi, west of La Corusi, I also know that Uncle League is very likely to be the target."

Bill Sign, Tris' slave-head, also says with a bitter look.

This guy was in the head fight this year, so his memory should still be new.

I think that Bill Sign would be right first if he also said that Uncle League territory would be his goal.

I remember the map you showed me at the Imperial Castle, too.

The map contained the city of Bondi, almost directly south of the village to Gar in Tris, about 30 km down. I also remember that the city of La Corusi was more than fifty kilometers east of Bondi.

If that map is accurate there, there is little doubt that the village to Gal or its surrounding villages would be the goal.

"Right..."

Reply as if to whine looking at the map in your head.

And then, is it time?

"This time, an army, supposedly an invading unit of the Kingdom of Dabus, entered the city of Bondi, he said, about a month before now. When do you think they're gonna attack us? Note that the target of the invasion is the village to Gal. The distance from the city of Bondi to the village of Ghar is considered to be 30 km in the shortest distance. I don't care how skilled the invading troops are, as you know, in Dabus' army."

All three of us have returned almost the same answer to this question.

Says "about ten weeks for deployment training if it's a standard unit. There will be no busy way to travel within the attack zone from Bondi to Ghar to the village for about three days".

In other words, it takes roughly two months to estimate it somewhat short.

"Lorrick, Claw, Marie. What do you guys think?

Just in case, I'll check with the knights from the Lomberto side, but it wasn't so different from Henry's opinion.

The expected conclusion is that the Royal Dabus Army will arrive near the village to Ghar around the middle of next month.

You can say that you are generally correct about the information you heard in the Royal Castle.

"The main unit of the Royal Army has already left, hasn't it? HEAVY Squads if they act differently... wouldn't they make it in a month?

Claw says.

Map previously created when I took Guineh back to Barkud.

Then consider the simplified map that Claw and Marie created from the path they took while coming from their inspection of the Dart Plains to Balduk, as well as the dates of their arrival.

In particular, the Royal Army has access to very well maintained streets if they are within heavenly territory, and the streets themselves exist properly even if they hang from the Kandail region to the south of them in the main cities of the northern Dart Plains.

Even if you think calmly, Claw seems to be right.

Guine said, "It's about 600 ¢at a straight distance, so if you think of the overall journey as 800 ¢, if you have a month... well, you can handle it," and you can make it first, right?

Sir Balxas is starting with the First Knights in the first place. They are accompanied by Heavy Troops, but their Heavy Troops are also dedicated, highly mobile units with fully employed carriages. Moreover, the horse employed is not a luggage horse, but a military horse that can be trained and used in combat, so it is possible to replace the horse immediately by simply replacing the horse when there is a problem with the combat unit's military horse.

Sir Balxas has an average speed of 10 km/h, and if you estimate the total travel time per day to be seven hours, you'll be there in two weeks.

"... then to Gal. Is the village defense okay?

Bell says worryingly.

Normally chilling bells can't help but wonder.

"If it's true that the Royal Davas Army completed the assembly in the city of Bondi and started deployment training in the middle of last month, I think it's okay. Lord Balxas, the commander of the Defense Forces, led two elite platoons of the First Squadron, including a platoon led by His Royal Highness Richard the First Prince."

Besides, of the local knights of the Duke of Thurm in the city of Weed now, the Dart Plains Dispatcher should be stationed on vacation and training. There appear to be about 200 troops, but a prudent Lord Balxas would use them as his immediate defensive force by incorporating them under his command on his way to the village of Gal.

"Two battalions of combat troops have also been dispatched by the Second Knights of the Defense Corps, twice as normal. Sounds like the usual size even though the Royal Davas Army has a large number, and its force will be successful in defense without any problems first because the requisitioned, less sophisticated, less morale conscript is supposed to be the subject"

Yeah. Say it yourself. What, but it's an opinion that builds on the faint basis that it's the same as always about Dabus's power of war. That said, you can't even call it off-target because it doesn't change the strength of the military that much.

Besides, I've heard from Zulu and those combat slaves from Dabus who said Henry, Meck, Ruby and Jess about the level of skill and low morale of the army in the Kingdom of Davas, and Lorrick, who has crossed swords directly, and the Knights of the First, well, I trust you, don't I?

I want to avoid underestimating them, but I can't help but be more afraid than necessary. Besides, in this case, it would be more important to reassure everyone because we don't fight directly.

"What do I say, if it's the same force, the Royal Romberto Army is better up there. Don't worry, master."

After my story, Bill Sign told Tris.

It should be noted that the only people here are all killers (Slaters) and combat slaves who have been purchased by members and have finished their education. The other general slaves said and tightened that they could talk if they thought they needed each member.

Then I accompanied Zulu to Schooney, the inn of the slaves, to talk to Ruby and Jess, who were keeping Tor under surveillance.

It's nothing to hide from Tor, so I'll explain it briefly to Ruby and Jess, and I'll tell them, "This time, you don't have to get us directly involved, and there won't be any problems, so just be safe as usual."

"Thor, is the work going well?

As for [Ultra Dexterity (Ultra Deft)], an intrinsic skill of Tor, there is no problem using it continuously because MP recovers during the effect time. This guy also has seven magic powers (MPs) that are three in number, given his age average.

Because of this, they are now making moulds for making various tools out of cast to see how clever the tips are. The molybdenum ore obtained in the labyrinth was refined by the supplier to ingot the molded material.

There is no other reason why we are making moulds out of molybdenum just because it has a high melting point and because it is hard it will last. Yeah, for not making moulds out of sand like normal casting, it's an important point that making moulds takes a lot of work, but precision moulds can be created for that matter, and it's also possible to make enough smooth surfaces for parts, isn't it?

There are many different types of moulds that are being made. For example, precision yasuri, parts of a grinder, and even larger parts of the body part of a threader. This kind of thing is more convenient when you think about use and sales, for the amount that can be produced in large quantities, even though the lifespan is considerably shorter than making it in sturdy tungsten or molybdenum.

Of course, even that mould would be quick if I became tungsten and made it out of magic metal like a misrill, but I want to make something that I can only do anyway.

I was just making misrillic pieces of various sizes for shavings (only) and pieces (only).

"... there it is... there it is"

Take a look, something subtle is rolling.

Yasuri's eyes themselves can be described as precise, but the mold carving is too deep. Combining this mould would make Yasuri nearly 5 mm thick. Wouldn't it be easier to use it thinner?

When I say that, I say, "But if you're going to pour in cast iron, the hot mouth needs a lot of thickness..." You're right if you ask me.

But I think it has a nice shape there for the large parts of the grinder and threader. Hmm... this surface will get pretty tight. The fine curved surface of the boulder seems difficult, but the plane and the large curved surface are not as good as what I make, so it seems certain that they slightly exceed the oath's workmanship accuracy.

Ma, do I have to try this use for the moment?

Thor is only a former Japanese and saves a lot of time on detailed explanations, and even if it's a drawing, it's more convenient than an oath craftsman to pass by just drawing a simple structural diagram and a diagram of the parts.

"Thor, what's that look? You're not well."

I don't know why.

"... that's right... we're back in slavery again, and they're making a hell of a lot of tools around here."

I forgive Ruby and Jess for listening to Thor's reply.

"Disgruntled?

"I'm determined to be dissatisfied! Isn't it?"

Thor says with regret. but the end of the story is polite whether the senior, Ruby and Jess Kaoru, are also good or simply scared of bats.

"So what are we gonna do? Run away?"

"... even if you run away, at any rate..."

Tor answers Boso as he leans down with a dark look.

"Hmm. Right. It's hard for everyone to have no hope. You got the knife and the short sword... Ruby, Jess, get the wooden sword ready"

"What?

"Follow me."

I made sure they remained barefoot without wearing leather boots.

I walked for about an hour to take Thor to a training location for the Killers (Slaters) on the outside of Mount Outer Ring.

There, besides Marr and Limby, Ben and Ellie were doing the archery.

The kids in the battle slaves were out of the way, so I ordered them to do some more arches in the corner to face Thor.

Pick it up.

Throw a wooden knife and a short sword.

Tor to pick up the mischievous as ordered.

"Thor, I'll give you one chance because there still seems to be some untrained in casual criminal life. It's a mock fight with me now. If you win, I'll let you go unconditionally. Of course, I won't touch a finger in your family."

A delightful colour floats in Tor's face.

"Finally, I'll put some conditions in your favor. First of all, unless you attack me, I'm not moving here for a minute from the start. In the meantime, running away will not chase you. If you think you can get away with it, let them get away with it. If you ran away for more than an hour, I'll miss you, so do as you please then. Then, if you don't run away or you can't get away with it, either way, but if you're going to choose a mock fight with me, you win if you even give me a blow within the next hour. I don't even use attack magic to hurt you directly. Nor do I use magic that restrains my movements. Naturally, I haven't even brought a gun."

When I heard that, my battle slaves looked surprised only for a moment, but soon they looked like they were convinced.

As a matter of course, Thor immediately said with deep suspicion.

"Where is the guarantee that it will be kept?

Oh, where'd the polite tail go?

Fair enough.

Take it easy, Zulu and the others.

"Are you nuts? There's no way there's any guarantee other than my word, is there? But if the Count had lied, I wouldn't be talking absurd. Besides, there are seven of my slaves here, and everyone's listening to me right now. If you don't think this is a guarantee, there's no such thing as a story."

I told him like I made a complete fool of myself.

"What happens if I lose?

"Are you really an idiot? Don't look unhappy again by thanking me then for paying the fine and just looking for the whereabouts of my family or making me a direct slave to the Count. Criminals like you are only passionate about getting up and trying to figure out where they stand."

It's like a whim that it might be easier to follow honestly and show these guys the difference in overwhelming power.

Of course, I don't think there is any chance of losing to Thor, who hasn't been training at all.

"Okay, you got it?

"Oh."

"Well, here we go."

Shortly after I proclaimed it, Thor swung back and ran out.

The direction is like running down Mount Outer Ring, away from the city of Balduk.

As expected......

Now, speaking of highly physically capable lions (lios), how fast would you be able to keep running if you had not exercised for three months or busy? The place is shaped to run down the slopes of the mountains in the woods without paths.

The answer is simple.

At first, the speed is two or three hundred meters.

And the speed drops quickly.

One minute later.

Increase the sensing range of life sensing (detect life) and use it.

... Hmm, you've moved quite a bit.

Start dashing.

Soon I saw a flicker and Thor's back in the gap between the trees.

Thor looked back.

It's still far away and I don't even know the expression.

Trap discovery (found trap), rope trap and drop (detect snare) and hole sensing (z and Pitts) are used just in case.

There are no traps in the visual range.

I wouldn't have had time to set that up, just in case, right?

Thor seems to have accelerated slightly, but quickly dull.

Walk the shortest distance while ramblingly stepping on dead branches and fallen leaves with rubber bottom boots.

Tor looks back again.

Now he's pretty close, so I can see the look on his face.

You're surprised.

Twenty m to Tor...... fifteen m......

Look, look, we're gonna catch up, okay?

Thor looks back, hearing my footsteps approaching rapidly.

The expression had feelings of amazement and fear.

Ten meters to go.

Looks like the gap between the trees has opened a little.

Wind magic on the back.

Approaching at once!

I'll touch you with a pong on the back.

"Wow!

Tor running screaming.

Phew, you don't do mock wars?

I dashed and chased him through, going around ahead of Tor.

"I'm done with this mess. Give up running. '

"Damn!

Tor running out in a different direction.

Sorry to give up.

Do you want me to hang out with you for a while?

... I made him run free for about a minute after that twice, and I caught up with him right away.

Thor also realizes that he is being played by boulders.

"Damn it!"

He advances with a wooden sword.

Let's meet for a while.

However, he continued to run at full speed without a break, and the intrusion of Thor, which reduced his health, was light.

I'll make it easy on you and touch you with a pompom and a wooden sword on your belly and shoulder.

"Kuhhh!

Thor manages to put a blow into me with a wooden sword and a knife in his hands as he screams.

Don't let that attack happen, and let it fall on your feet.

Shoot a water arrow in there.

An arrow of water with no killing power hits Tor's back with a bashing noise.

Tor looking back while rolling the ground.

I don't mind seeing one water arrow after another on that face.

"Gubba, there you go!

It's time, okay?

Stick the wooden sword down your throat and say, "Do you want to surrender? I asked him."

"Who!

It also returns negative answers to temperament.

Yeah.

Then.

I used level five water magic to get a lot of water out and push it away.

"Whoa, whoa, whoa!

Second time.

"Gu Boo! Oh ho!

It is rolled away.

Did the water get into the trachea?

"Do you surrender?

Say with your left hand palm pointed at Tor.

The surroundings are so muddy.

……

"You mean you don't have an answer yet?"

"Got it. Got it. I surrender!"

Tor said in a cloudy voice as he spit water out of his nose and mouth.

"Right. Then I'll accept it. I'll only miss you once about this disobedience. I'm sweet."

……

"Swear here and now. I will obey you for the rest of my life. I will not disobey you for what you have done to your slaves."

……

"Say it. Next time you take a defiant attitude towards me, I'll be right in front of you with my father..."

I've got to get this far. Do you understand?

"I will obey you for the rest of my life. Whatever you are treated like, you will not disobey your slaves."

"That's fine. But I'll give you a chance, too. Your salary, but I decided 20,000 a month. I will also promise you an annual salary increase as long as you do your job properly. If it works well, I also give you a bonus. I'll give you $100 million or $200 million if I do something I can roar at. Work desperately to buy yourself and your parents and brothers back and show them."

September 20, 7448.

When I finished my morning run and breakfast and tried to get dressed and head out to the royal castle.

Mizuchi jumped into the room.

"A visitor!

Are you coming before the Boyle Pavilion kid?

"Who?

If you noticed a troublesome visitor, I'd like you to say no.

What, you mean it's not like that?

"Hurry up. Mr. Xenom is responding right now."

"So who is it?

"Go and you'll see."

Mizuchi laughs funny and says.