The Strategist Knows Everything

Three small States exist between Albion, in the central part of the Rhodinian continent, and Velis, which dominates the southern zone of Rhodinia.

Three countries, the Kingdom of Mall, the Kingdom of Canaan and the Kingdom of Redonia. By the time the Predecessor took office, there were seven small nations, forming alliances between them, but four had been exterminated by the Predecessor and all three countries had been cut off from their territories.

Naturally, the resentment towards Velis is serious. But I didn't think that it would be impotent to move at this time.

"Ren. Report back in detail."

"It supplemented a suspicious group near the border with Redonia. Apparently, they're after Albion's sorcerer and Redonian mixed unit."

"Albion... what about Mall and Canaan?

"Some of the border guard units are about to join the mixed units. A bunch of them are after us. If we keep going like this, we'll be in General Paules' fort. I'm talking about accepting it."

When I hear Ren's report, I think without saying a word. In the meantime, Erica speaks of her predictions.

"The group being attacked is making excuses, invasion by three countries...? For that matter."

"You're small."

Micana continues her words. Captain Ars is silent. I don't suppose you're willing to stick your neck in this hand story.

I blur my gaze a little. A belligerent eye for orange hair that represents the pleasure of the person. Roy, a boy as tall as me, is in sight.

Roy, with black trousers on his clothes with gold embroidery on the red fabric and a black coat on top of them, listens to the story and puts his neck around it. Honestly, I'd like to put my neck on that evil and conspicuous outfit, but I can't even tell you to stop because I want to like it.

"Hey. Nicola's sister. Just explain it to me."

"Mm-hmm. Simply put, do you mean suspicious? All the movements."

"But the enemy's here, isn't it? Why don't we just bust it, huh?

"It's the truth, though. We're in the army. But the enemies you need to fight are also mysterious."

It was on my instructions that Roy be with the four captains while the 100 platoon captains were there. I tell him to ask anyone a question unless he's so chopped up. And listen carefully, even think about it.

Nicola, who was next door, answers the questions as briefly as requested. The captains were face-to-face beforehand, and Roy and Nicola were getting along at that time. No, should I say Nicolas is getting along with you?

"Hey Yukito's brother. Can't you just bust him off one end?

"Mr. Roy!? You can't talk to Master Yukito now!

"Why? It was Yukito's brother who told you to ask questions, wasn't it?

"Roy, read the air on the field a little. Whatever you think, it's not a situation where me or you use your head, is it?

"Als' old man's just a hassle, isn't he?

"What do you mean? I don't know why I'm the only old man!?

"Twenty-seven, right? If you were more than ten miles away, you'd be a grandma!

It was going to be a fight from the stare, so when I tried to stop it, Micah suddenly started adjusting her bow. That alone stops the contention between Captain Ars and Roy.

"I thought it would be a good opportunity to try and shoot."

"Oh. You can't abuse me too much, can you?

"It's bad to be so loud."

Micah said that pretty loud too, but let's not say that for Micah's sake.

We've largely decided what to do while everyone's making a scene.

We have to go to the royal castle first. Perhaps, knowing this information, it's quite confusing.

"Mikana. I'm going to the royal castle. Roy, follow me."

"Am I allowed to go too!?

"Dear Yukito. Taking Roy is……………………."

"It's okay. It's a good experience. Roy, don't make a scene on your own. If Roy broke this line, I wouldn't be helping Roy, would I?

"It's okay, it's okay!

I get half-eyed unexpectedly for a mild reply. Does this child really understand?

If I try to say something, Erica approaches Roy.

"Roy. A good thing? Listen carefully."

"Huh? What?

"You are the captain of this unit. The coat we're wearing belongs to the same troop leader as us. That's why I'm carrying this unit."

"I heard that before! You're responsible, right?"

"Yeah. So if you don't understand the responsibility, take off that coat and go."

Said Roy, for a moment, after being a pocan, immediately changed his expression and stared at Erica.

"Why!?

"If you were wearing that coat and you worked disrespectfully at the Imperial Castle, it wouldn't be just a matter of you. Your men and Yukito standing above you will also be held accountable."

"Hey, wait a minute............. If I do something, are the others awkward too......?

"That's right. You carry a lot of stuff. The lives of our men, the honor of our troops, our own responsibilities, and our expectations. If you are unsure of supporting and responding to all of them, take off your coat and go."

Roy wandered over Erica's words. Roy, who thinks momentum alone can handle things, simply sees things too much. Not many people will be frustrated by its simplicity.

Touch the reverse scale and your neck will fly right away. Unlike a useless battlefield such as courtesy, the place is a royal castle where thanksgiving is very important even on the upper side alone. Moreover, there are now envoys from other countries.

I took a bit of a risk to make him realize the weight of his responsibilities, and I thought I'd take him, but I wonder if Erica would have done a lot of damage in her words.

But.

"Roy. I'm coming."

"What!? Hey, wait a minute!

"Are you lying about what happened earlier? From now on, you'll think about it more before you reply. I don't have time to go. Captain Ars and Erica, and Nicolas are ready for battle. Perhaps we should head to the border."

That's all I'm saying, I turn my back and walk to where I'm stopping my horse.

If you let the horses run all the way to Wang Capital, it won't take long enough. Whatever it is, this is the suburb of King's Capital, which is separated by one forest. I would have liked to have an inaugural ceremony in the Wang capital if possible, but because the envoys arrived earlier than planned, it took such a variable speed shape.

Dio told me to come out at the end of the party, but I didn't expect to go out like this.

"Well, I expected it."

That's right, squealing, and things are heading in the worst direction if you expect them to. Confirmed it again, and I fastened my legs.

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The royal castle was as noisy as a hive.

The reason for this was the action taken by Bade, the Prime Minister.

"Capture the messenger? Well, if the troops approaching the border are really invading troops, it's not the wrong response."

I feel a little acute. Would that Baid act without putting in the calculations that the information was incorrect? That's impossible.

When that happens, what is the point of this action?

"... war..."

"What is it?"

"Maybe he saw it as an opportunity. I just thought..."

I answer Micah's question that way, but Micah gives me an ambiguous look in my answer. I didn't seem to understand. Of course. I'm bluffing on purpose.

Perhaps Bade stepped on it that it didn't matter if it was a war. Master Dio said. Baid said he admires the country that rules the continent. You should say that you have the ambition to say so in this case. It's not a beautiful thing to admire.

In an attempt to become a battle against the three countries, Velis can definitely win. For example, no matter how much Albion assists you in the back. And if we can successfully survive the ensuing war with Albion, we can see full continental unity. But it is awkward that that war with Albion is assured. Bade seems to be treading that he can win, but unfortunately, even if Master Kaguya is on the front line, whether he can win or not is quintuple-fifth, maybe even lower.

Making war with Albion must definitely be stopped. I never want to send my men into a battle they can't win.

What can I do for it? Easy. We just have to fight the three countries that are responsible for the buffer zone.

Of course, if this is really an invasion by the three countries, we have to fight it, but it doesn't matter how we think about the situation.

If the group being pursued is a ploy by the three countries, it is roughly enough. There must be more hands. More than anything, in time, right now, all we want is to throw away the life of the messenger. Even after the return of the envoy from the party, the success rate of the operation remains very unchanged.

What's more, I'm also curious to say that Mall and Canaan's moved troops are part of it. Make it contingent meaningful, if you want to ensure that General Paules drops the fortress he defends, you have to pour in more troops. If you say that you misquoted that quote, it may be until then, but it is too dangerous to assume that the enemy was stupid.

"Brother Yukito............. I'm starting to feel a little sick..."

"It's a good trend. Instead of forgetting fear and anxiety, you have to feel it and be able to handle it well, because you can't command people."

Saying so to Roy walking behind me, I frown that there are probably successive guards gathering in the big hall where the party is taking place.

If we don't have to mobilize this far, it'll be easy if we just tie him up.

There are two things I can think of. Resisted or rubbed by Velis. And probably the latter. Did Kaguya or Dio tell you they were eating at Baid's behavior? Perhaps, Master Dio.

"Micana, Roy. Don't leave me behind. And don't talk. Whatever happens, don't talk, don't move. I'll do something."

That said, I see the big hall door that the guards are no longer able to get through. In the slightest appearance, Master Dio is covering her back with a golden-haired woman. Probably a messenger woman. Which country is it? No, even though it has changed, sending a woman to Velis is medium provocative or reckless.

"Don't you understand that you just lose credibility, such as detaining the messenger with information that is still uncertain!?

"Trusted information. Four coalition forces have already been terminated, with the addition of three countries and an Albion, near the border. We are already recognized as enemies."

Bade, dressed in luxurious purple clothes with a bad taste, tells Dear Dio that white is dressed in one color.

He's a total pain in the ass. I didn't expect to come and use it immediately if this one was armed. How obsessed they are with unifying the continent.

I walk slowly and pass between the guards. That said, the only one who did it was the first one, and soon the guards noticed me and made way for me.

I noticed the guard move, the party attendees gaze at me and Micana and Roy following me. Without wishing to do so, and rightly so, I turn to Kaguya, who is watching Bade and Dio fight a little behind him.

Probably worried about which one to support. It's definitely a difficult decision.

I would never normally wear it, Master Kaguya, wearing a black dress with his shoulders out, noticed me and looked just a little relieved.

I kneel in front of Master Kaguya and apologize first.

"I apologize for coming without permission because of an emergency."

"Fine. Did you get caught up in the information network? Yukito."

Moment. The Great Hall turns slightly. In the Great Hall there are also nobles who do not usually come to the Royal Castle and messengers from countries other than the three countries. They whine my name out loud.

"That's Yukito Clay…… you're young………"

"They call me Archrite's military master, so I thought he might be a better person."

"No, I can't be alarmed. It's His Royal Highness Diorud's katana. It must be hiding its true nature."

I want you to stop talking in a voice that I can hear. I'm ashamed to hear it. But now there's something more important than that little shame of mine.

"Yes, there is a suspicious group near the border of Redonia, and it appears that a mixed army of Redonians and Albions is following it. There were also reports that some units of the Mall and Canaan were moving in an effort to join that mixed army."

I get a twitch again. Now it's not just the stirring. I also screamed. If you look at it, one man is beaten.

He would be a messenger of one of the three countries. If this were the invasion of three countries, they would have been abandoned by their own masters.

"My father will never, ever be a cowardly fool!

A woman who was behind Master Dio stepped forward and told Master Kaguya so loudly.

Master Kaguya looks straight at the woman and calls her name.

"Princess Melissa. I think so, too. But now there's a dispute on the border of my country."

"It's either some mistake or someone's ruse! My father is mediocre, but never reckless! There's no reason to force Veris to go in right now!

"Sister. Melissa is right. I don't care what you think about this situation."

Master Dio sends a help boat to Princess Melissa. But in the way that helpboat is put out.

"Dear Diorud. For how close Princess Melissa is, please refrain from making any personal remarks."

"Chancellor Farn. It's like I made a personal statement.

"Truly unfortunate, but now Master Diorud looks like he's losing his chill"

It does look that way. And that wouldn't be just me or Bade's opinion. I can tell from what you called your sister, not your majesty.

"I just don't think I should move around in this situation."

"Then it's too late. If you want to keep the command of all the troops, think about the soldiers on the front line. It will be possible to stop eating at the fort. But it's been a few days. And it will also take a few days from here to the border. We have to move quickly."

"Your Majesty, I thought Chancellor Farn was right."

"Yukito!?

I don't answer Dio's call, I see Kaguya.

There is a stray in Master Kaguya's eyes. That's because everything is uncertain.

That's why.

"Let this Yukito Clay come as reinforcements. We will then look into the details of a group of investigations, this invasion, in detail. It's a little early, but I'd like you to authorize my unit, Knox, to move at your own discretion as an independent guerrilla."

"... I do not want to point my sword at the innocent. I want to stay right. I know that's the hard part. But if you gave me that authority, would it reveal everything?

The Great Hall quietly returns to Lady Kaguya's inquiry. It's so quiet that I'm a little illusioned that I might hear my own heart.

"I can't guarantee that I will be able to provide the answers I want."

"Good. What I want is the truth. There are many suspicions about the movement of these three countries. You say the messengers don't know either. I'm also concerned about the group being chased. So let's give it its own rights. It's my eyes now. Look at everything and tell them. Meanwhile."

Act at your own discretion and deal with it.

Hearing the words, I bow my head deeply and whine.

"As you wish."

After a short time, I stand up and turn my back on Master Kaguya. That's when I get my gaze on Master Dio.

Lady Dio nods slightly. Was that still an act? Beid had shown difficulty in giving Knox the authority of an independent guerrilla. Mr. Dio also used this mess to help me give him the authority.

Thanks to Master Dio, I didn't get in the way of Bade. All you have to do is clean things up.

"Let's go. Micana, Roy"

Let's go.

Micah and Roy responded to my words with a powerful walk.