Santairiku Eiyuuki

Continuing the march for eleven days, the Lemurian army, led by Erkühl, arrived in the city of Azdavia.

It is the eighty-ninth day from the crossing of the desert.

"Haven't the Azdavian defense surrendered yet?

Erkühr raised his voice in scorn.

Despite the fact that victory and defeat were so decided, Elquille had no idea what it was like to be an enemy general who still fought senselessly.

"The enemy general Iason is supposed to be a rational person. I don't think I would do something so pointless..."

Again, things can never be.

Erkühr confirmed it again.

"According to internal sources, the Commanders of the Beast Clan (Warbeast) are rebelling."

Galphis communicated the information obtained from his internal collaborators to Elquille.

Erkühr accidentally exhales.

"Internal collaborators, right? I mean, the enemy is a thoroughbred anti-war and surrender with internal divisions."

"Many of the soldiers seem to be the latter, but the commanders of the Beasts (Warbeasts) seem to be many of the former"

Galphis will supplement Elquille's predictions.

Elquille scratched her head like she was in trouble.

"Hmm...... that's a hassle"

The answer is no when asked whether the victory of the Lemurian army will be covered by the resistance of the city of Azdavia.

The Kingdom of Cerda will not even be able to wage a decent war of defence for the time being.

So many more sacrifices.

But if Elquille doesn't get in trouble, it doesn't.

Trouble is trouble.

"It's hard to forcefully take that one down, Your Majesty. As far as I'm concerned, I suggest you attack the soldiers. It's not a good idea to waste a valuable soldier like that."

It was Darios who said so.

Darios also had the same expression of heartbreak as Elquille.

"It's a food attack... but I think they used to have more food."

You'll need a little more time to surrender your enemies in a soldier attack.

As an Elquille, I want the Teriportanian region under control.

"Right...... OK, let's do this"

Erkühr grinned.

"Not quite, the enemy isn't attacking you."

"I'm sure you're scared.... I'll have the food for another month. I don't think it's going to be that easy."

of the Azdavian Defense Forces, said the General, who currently commands the General.

If the Lemurian army chooses to attack the troops, it will always be a long battle.

There is no room in the Lemurian army to let the great army play in the city of Azdavia... which means that alone can trouble the Lemurian army.

Conversely, for a short-term showdown, if you come at me forcefully...

You can inflict a painful blow on the enemy.

Either way, we can get the Lemurian army in trouble.

The only thing he didn't realize was... that it would never lead to victory.

"... hmm? What's that?

From the camp of the Lemurian army, the men who were left naked gradually approached the city of Azdavia.

The general tried to attack this...

Notice who they are and order the defensemen to stand and wait.

And I commanded him to open the castle gate.

As soon as the naked group confirms that they have dived the castle gate, they make it close.

And the general greeted them immediately.

"Such a round naked... it would have been so cold. Prepare clothes and a warm meal immediately.... our friends!

A naked group......

It was part of the soldiers of the 2000 Cherda kingdom, taken prisoner by the Lemurian army.

"First we unleashed 2,000 people... you really embraced it"

"Well, then you do. There is no way we can abandon the soldiers who rushed us to help ourselves"

In response to Edmond's words, Erkühl grinned slightly and ill-willedly.

They were former soldiers of the Teriportanian Defense Forces, who came to the city of Azdavia to destroy the Lemurian forces that besieged the city of Azdavia.

I ended up surrendering...

Only the fact that they rushed for the rescue of the Azdavian defense forces remains the same.

It is natural to accept it when it is thrown naked and it comes against the walls of the castle.

"I'm going to release all 2,000 prisoners today and tomorrow"

"Are you sure? There is a chance that the enemy's power will increase…"

"What good is 5000 plus a naked group without weapons? There are limits to the stones you throw."

The arrows of the Azdavian defense forces have already been exhausted.

I don't think a reserve of swords, spears, or armor exists for 2,000 people.

And when the Lemurian army comes over, they're throwing furniture, bricks, etc. here as throws...

It can be seen that there is no longer even a stone left that is suitable to throw.

"Is it an operation to increase the useless eating of rice? Sire."

"Well, a third."

To Darios' words, Erkür nodded small.

Darios smiles.

"Heh... do you have two thirds left? Right...... maybe a few, are you acquiring soldiers?

"That's the place. We're distracting operatives to start a rebellion from the inside."

Erkühl was looking to acquire a relatively stately Beast (Warbeast) of his captives, subject to treasures and land, and to start a rebellion inside the city of Azdavia.

The enemy general has some regard for that possibility as well...

No way can we doubt our friends who were once trying to help us.

"Well, there's still a third left."

"Is there still a reason? Can I ask you something?

"It's easy.... surrender, take captivity, somehow lose your mind that the war is over, and the soldiers who are completely in a peaceful mood with a mouthful of our army's relatively delicious meal... you think it will help in the Battle of Cage Castle?

Instead, it should create an air of "Come on, let's surrender..." and greatly lower your overall morale.

"Oh, yeah... Nia, Jebe!

"" Yes ""

Erkühr orders the two commanders of the Independent guerrilla force, who have become a very convenient presence.

"Bring in the inhabitants of this neighborhood appropriately. After the third day, we'll throw the residents around here naked."

Elquille smiles delightfully.

"Well, how many days do you have?

Then five days.

In addition to prisoners 2000, 3000 local residents were to be forcibly thrown into the city of Azdavia.

And ninety-four days more than over the desert.

Finally, a soldier rebellion erupted in Azdavya city...... surrender soldiers detain a thorough antiwar general.

In the form of making it a souvenir, he surrendered to the Lemurian army.

The city of Azdavia has fallen.

This put an end to all the fighting.

Iason was rescued immediately after the fall of the city of Azdavia.

And as a prisoner, he was captured by the Lemurian army... and Erkühl was to see him.

Iason is surrounded by soldiers tied up on a beautiful carpet, while Erkühl looks down on Iason from the throne placed on a much higher step than his surroundings.

"Hmm, you're Iason."

"Yes, Your Majesty. Iason, my name is My hobby is reading."

Erkühl narrowed his eyes to Iason, who answered what he hadn't even heard.

"That's an odd encounter. I like reading, too."

"Is that true? I'd love to talk about the book."

"Right... if I get a chance"

That's what Elquille answers...

From above the chair placed on the high steps, looking down at Iason.

"Is it true that you were about to surrender?

"Yes.... because I decided it was no use any more"

"That's a wise decision."

Erkühr praised Iason honestly.

Iason certainly kept swinging in the war so far... but it seemed to Erkühl's eyes as if he was doing the best he could.

"I ask you to come to Nova Lemuria. As prisoners, let's guarantee a minimum of civilized life. A life of inconvenience is also a moment of patience. Well... if I could just pay the ransom."

Most importantly, the Kingdom of Cerda would not have fallen so far as not to be able to pay the ransom of a general of a single country.

"... No, I am not going back to the Kingdom of Cerda. If I may, can I have the citizenship of the Lemurian Empire?

"... well, why?

Elquille narrowed her eyes.

"To the kingdom of Cerda, I've run out of love. Instead of listening to me, the generals threaten, even take command at the end of the sentence, General Carmine escapes, and Chancellor Joamel thinks all about your interests. His Majesty the King is enthusiastic and unreliable to his mistress, and his fiancée is a racist on top of an early quarrel"

Iason said so and sighed.

And I told Elquille to ask him to come in.

"As a monarch, His Majesty the Emperor is far superior to our king. Besides, the ministers are all cooperating without pulling each other's legs....... there is no winning chance against the kingdom of Cerda. There's nothing you want to get on a mud boat, is there?

"I see..."

Erkühr smiled.

I slowly rose out of my chair.

And I went down the steps.

"I know exactly how you feel."

That's what Erkühr said and put his hand on his lower back sword.

And...

"Why don't you do the secretary in my country?

"Clerk?... ho, is that true!! Yay!!!

"Was it good? Sire."

Darios asked Erkühl that night.

"He's got a lot of abilities."

"Oh, that's surprising. You had a terrible reputation."

"Given the lack of experience, it is true that you are an excellent person. The lack of desire... don't let him do it in the first place, just treat him as a deputy, okay? As a secretary, I think it would be a shame to kill him."

I don't have the talent to lead the army, but I am good at planning operations and understanding the situation.

That was Darios' assessment of Iason.

"Right. I appreciate his abilities, too."

"So why?

As Darios asked, Erkür flaunted his shoulder.

"I don't like the personality. You wouldn't want to work with a guy you don't like, would you?

"I thought Your Majesty wasn't much of a concern for the personality of the minister...... was there something you didn't care so much about?

"Well, there are some things I don't personally like..."

I personally don't like it very much.

but it's not my own personal feelings for Iason that Elquille sees as a problem.

"... when he enters the ministry, doesn't he look giddy? That guy's the kind of quality you hate from the top and the bottom, right?

"... you can't deny that"

Darios laughed bitterly.