The Strategist Knows Everything

From the Imperial Capital to Ferenol, I headed with the escort that His Majesty Ronald followed.

Even when it comes to escorts, I think their essence is surveillance. But you sympathized with me, you know, a lot in person.

The brothers were on the front lines and some came to thank me for picking them up with Knox's reinforcements, and some apologized to me for the way the Empire was doing.

Some were bright at the bottom, and some old knights said they were worried about their grandchildren.

Everyone enjoyed talking to me in person.

Well, just in person, you didn't loosen up surveillance on me.

Still, it was quite a good time.

Surrounded by such escorts and surveillance, I was summoned to Rigal Taisho, who is in Taisho Hall.

The requirement would be about Fio.

He said he wouldn't even allow a scratch. If I heard you were held hostage by enemy forces, you wouldn't be silent.

Even if they didn't call me, I was going to apologize, so it's convenient.

"I wonder why you're separated from the escort."

"Alas? Am I dissatisfied?

Charlotte, standing beside me, asks me as she clings to my shoulder.

Very dissatisfied.

Or heavy.

"Charlotte. Will you leave me?

"Oh? Did you hate it?

"Very much so. I don't have that hobby."

"My heart is a woman?

"The problem is that my body is a man...... So? Is Regal Taishou angry?

Peel Charlotte off somehow, and I'll talk serious.

Shoulder to shoulder, Charlotte shook her head.

"I don't have the strength to be angry. Is it depressing?

"Well, don't worry about getting your neck broken."

"What do you think? If you take your lovely niece and see the face of a man you couldn't protect, you might regain your vitality, huh?

"If that vitality isn't used to kill me, I want it back."

"I can't do that. Anyway, Fiona is... the daughter of Taisho's first love."

First ear.

No, wait.

Assuming that his first love is Ronald's wife.

"You robbed my brother of his first love?

"No. He said he was working for the castle. She was beautiful, but she was under-identified. So while Taishou did not share his thoughts, the king was different"

"I see. So cute. But Rigar Taishou would be complicated."

My first lover and my brother got married and my daughter was born.

But to protect the child, his brother turned his wife and daughter away from him.

In the end, the daughter was driven out to the battlefield for the Empire and became known as a hero.

If this is the result of a different kind of love, it's ironic.

"Right. Well, Fiona's the one who said you'd be hostage, and the Empire owers you, so honestly, I think you're willing to apologize this time, right?

"I hope so..."

I let out a sigh, clapping my shoulders.

The Taishoku Hall is no different than it was when I came forward.

Naturally. Not a month has passed since I came forward.

"Though it's a theory of results, thanks to your sacrifice, Ferenol didn't have to be a battlefield. And many Imperial soldiers didn't have to die. A lot of people appreciate that."

"Sacrifice... as far as I'm concerned, I'm going to be a messenger of peace."

"Sure, thanks to you going to Albion, peace will be established... but you're not a messenger. I knew the sacrifice would stick."

I don't like it when people say it's sacrifice.

Even if, objectively, you treat it that way.

Charlotte laughs at you for guessing my feelings like that.

"Don't you want to sacrifice to a boulder?

"Of course, right? I'm willing to live."

"Anyone can just say that. How exactly are you going to survive?

"Increase allies and trap enemies with Albion. Weaponry is speech and knowledge."

Not at all specific, but then, Charlotte squeaks unexpectedly.

"Alas? Are you really going to come back alive?

"That's what they say, isn't it? Well, it's Velis who's going home."

"Albion is the land of sorcerers. The majority of the people are magicians. That means you have a higher offensive power than a normal soldier, right? I can't believe you got caught in that country and got out of there."

"I know. Hard moves… or impossible."

Hearing my words, Charlotte exhales a sigh.

"Yes, sir. All right. Talking to you is harder than talking to Fiona. Where my understanding does not extend, you are finding a chance. Is that what you're saying?

"I honestly don't know if I can call it a win. It's not like we're gonna win that much."

"Be clear if you're confident or not. I don't know about Fiona, you or the military."

Charlotte, who called Fio a military teacher, is not mistaken. Fio is definitely a military teacher. But it's wrong that you treated me in the same line.

Fio is good at attacking, and I'm good at playing tricks.

If the big army bumps into each other from the front, or if their own army is more of a warrior advantage, Fio will make them more active than I am. But if it's a surprise attack or this one is a disadvantage, I'll have more armaments.

Maybe it's because I have a worse personality. I'm better at sticking them in their weaknesses or behind them.

Well, Fio has a one-strike special Fresberg, so I can also take the view that he doesn't need a small worker or anything.

"Me and Fio have different tendencies as military teachers."

"You think I'm going to tell such a difficult story? I simply felt like the two of them were alike, so I came here as a military teacher."

"Me and Fio look alike?

I find it harder to find similar elements with social fios and introverts.

Speaking of strong similarities, intelligence figures are close, but this is all I can see.

Looking for similarities, Charlotte shrugs as she shrugs.

"Didn't you understand? You're both pretty much alike, aren't you?

"Where? I have no idea."

"Right. The similarities are the most… I think I'm always thinking about“ someone. "

I'm thinking about someone.

That's what they said, and I thought I did.

Me, and probably Fio, too.

It takes longer to think about others than about yourself.

"That may be……………"

"What else do you care about someone else's eyes?

"I come out a lot…………………"

Because you look at me a lot, it doesn't mean you have anything in common.

Because you know Fio so well, you can see the similarities even if you just look at me for a second.

Or I want it to be. Even in that intense battle, I think it was observed, the chill runs.

"I know everything about Fiona. Well, things have started to change lately, but under your influence."

"My influence? How did Fio affect me?

Since you met me, I don't feel like Fio has changed.

But my influence must have changed since I met him.

Is that really a small thing, like Charlotte only knows, or is it big enough to rock the fio so far? I'm a little concerned.

"You and Fiona have something decidedly different. You know what it is?

"…… appearance?

"Are you smart or not? It's really hard to judge."

Oh, my God. That's all I could think of because she said it was decidedly different.

Well, on the flow of the story, I can predict that it would be on the inside.

I have no idea.

"I don't know."

"Behavior. That kid is...... kind, but not impotent or imposing. I am saddened by the loss of life in front of me, and tears flow, but I do not turn to help until I have sacrificed myself"

"Sure, Fio, he didn't move from Ferenol. But isn't that because Riggar was stopping you?

"Fiona can get out at any time. I didn't get out because I didn't have the courage to move on. He wanted to go to war, save people, save his country. But I did nothing more than support for the refugees in Ferenol. He didn't move under the pretext of Taisho."

It's a tough one.

Fio did spoil the status quo until I picked him up.

I didn't leave Ferenol for different reasons.

Now I suppose it was sweetness to his daughter that His Majesty Ronald refused Fio's request to appear in battle, but didn't force him to take him to the battlefield.

Normally, it would be nice, but at that time, the Empire was not in a position to say such a thing. Use everything. But stop the invasion of Albion. It was a situation where I had to have that much temper.

If Fio had entered at that point, the war would have been much better. It will be known to His Majesty Ronald, Ligar Taishou and Fio himself.

Thinking about it, I feel like I can be angry with Fio. No, if Fio hadn't been a hostage himself, he could have left it to his anger and thrown a rambling word at him.

"But... Fio has changed. To the point of being held hostage by himself just to break up with his fellow human beings in a situation that is not helpful in front of them."

"... right. But maybe the burden I kept holding on to you moved Fiona, didn't it?

"I know. I don't think I would have gone to Albion if Fio had moved faster and responsibly to his power and position. But don't worry. I don't resent Fio for this."

"Yeah. I'm relieved. But you realize that's not the only thing that helped you?

Other reasons.

I wonder what the other reason is for me.

Honestly, I have no idea. Since just now, it's all about people's moods, and it hasn't been answered at all.

Charlotte is laughing with a tough face. I guess I'm funny that I'm stuck with answers.

"I don't know."

"Alas? You don't know what a military teacher says you know until you know something, do you?

"You can't read people's minds. And I'm ashamed of my ignorance, but I think it's more shameful not to admit my ignorance."

"Is that why you ask? You can do as much as I expected, right?

"Right......... he thought you were a dear friend, buddy, because?

I am ashamed to be here with you.

My dear friend, I believe. At least, he's a comrade who risked his life and went to war with him. Though I'm short on dating, I think I can be trusted.

But Charlotte shook her head.

"Close, but no."

"Close? What do you mean?

"You really don't understand, do you? Fiona's in love with you, isn't she?

I am in love.

For a moment, I didn't understand the meaning of Charlotte's words and I activated my skills.

[Love. Being attracted to the opposite sex. Being distracted by the charm of the person]

There are two meanings written on the screen.

Either way, it doesn't involve embarrassment.

But.

"I'm attractive. Too much wisdom, like?

"What's so confusing about it? I usually admire you as a heterosexual. I'm close to admiring it now, and I don't think I'm aware of it clearly."

"No, no! You can't say it!? I mean, you speculate!?

"If you look at it, you'll see. Basically, she's the first boy your age who can talk to each other equally? It doesn't mean you don't have to worry about it, it doesn't mean you have to be brainy. Besides, you pulled Fiona out of Ferenol. I acted differently than I did. I can't even be attracted to admiration."

Oh, my God.

Until now, that's why, even if it fits from Earth, there's no such thing as a hot try on a girl.

However.

Indirectly, I can't believe I could teach that to an old man with a tough wolf.

It sucks.

If Fio had told me directly, I would have felt better. I honestly can't be happy right now.

"Well... you weren't saying it yourself, were you?

"Right. But I'm pretty sure he's got a thing for you. The nickname Fio is the nickname that his mother used, and it's something special."

"Is that what you mean by no one to call you...... even so, I know a lot about Fio, but how long has Charlotte been in a relationship?

I'm a little concerned.

Why, is Charlotte escorting Fio?

It's hard to imagine that that overprotective eunuch would take the lead on Charlotte, who looks too dangerous on the inside, and put him on Fio's escort.

Charlotte said it was a fatigue order, but she was too familiar with the situation.

"Since about the time Fiona was born. Originally, I was hired by the King to escort Fiona's mother. I took my mother out of the castle with me and Fiona. That's why I know everything. Of course I know His Majesty really cares about Fiona."

It's an unexpectedly old relationship.

Honestly, I'm surprised. I didn't expect anyone beside Fio who knew all the circumstances.

"Aren't you going to tell me?

"When you speak, Your Majesty will speak. Well, that's fine. It's about you now. Fio probably is, but he's willing to take you away, isn't he?

Charlotte's voice tone gets sharper. Or lower and become a dosty voice.

I want you to stop because I'm so scared.

But I know what you're saying.

If I had a chance to escape, the moment Fio was released and I was captured by the Albion army.

And Fio has Fresberg. As long as we can summon him, there's no escape to Velis.

"I'm sorry... but even if it's an invitation from a kid who admires me, I can't ride that invitation..."

"Yes…… you are not running………………"

"Don't be sorry. When you said you were going to run, you were going to hand it over to Albion with strength, weren't you?

I remember the journey to Taisho Hall.

But Charlotte was going a long way. in an unpopular direction.

I felt something smelly, but if it was to make sure that I didn't really want to escape, I would be satisfied.

"… I'm sorry I tried. Fiona's feelings are important too. But the lives of the people of the Empire are also important. I'll have you go to Albion at all costs."

"So you admit it, don't you? I'll be fine. If I were to do something... it would be about Albion"

Smiling, I think.

I've already decided on a trap to hang on Stratos.

And then, how do you hang it? Let's push it.

"If you're sorry, I need you to have something for me, okay?

His personality is legible.

I can also imagine doing it.

Let me take his taste backwards.

I'll make you regret dragging me into your own nostalgia.

Wait. Stratos.