The Strategist Knows Everything

"You don't have a prisoner's consciousness?

"I don't know if I can smash it"

Irene sighed when she heard my words.

Well, I guess so. I like prisoners, too. If they move, that's how I react.

The ambush unit that Randall supposedly set up was captured by Eileen, who cleaned up the Warcraft early.

I guess the interrogation is about to begin.

"But it's true you didn't have to get ambushed because of my advice, right?

"Right. You're the reason I picked you up so well. But there must have been another way. For example, using the escort there as a messenger."

I look in the direction Irene pointed.

There was Zach who was being made to take the front seat on the ground.

The reason I'm being put on the front seat is because, well, I didn't stop moving on my own, so when it comes to my fault, it's my fault.

Zach is half crying, and I'm sorry, he keeps saying. Seeing that figure, guilt sprouts up on the boulder.

"It's my fault, and won't you forgive him?

"As far as I'm concerned, it feels like you're the one to reflect?

"For once, I intend to take your side……"

"I'm on your side..."

I divert my eyes from Eileen, who brings plenty of doubtful gaze to me.

It creates an atmosphere that is somewhat out of sight, although nothing annoying.

"Oh, good. Zach Williams. Stand up."

"Yes!"

Zach tries to get up with a serious look on his face and fails.

My legs seem numb because I've been sitting on the ground the whole time. I know how you feel. I get it, but how about it in front of Eileen?

In Eileen's chilling gaze, Zach sweats enough to tell at a glance, and now works hard to become in an upright immovable position.

"Zach Williams. I'll add you to this man's escort. Watch this man with me."

"Ha! A, Dear Eileen! May I have one!?

"What?"

"Do you mean together, during 46 o'clock!?

"That's right."

Oh, was it true what Eileen said?

Hearing Eileen's answer, Zach is spilling a much appreciated, unexpected tear from his eyes as he sits in his right seat.

I know it means tears, but it just seems like Zach has a crush on me no matter what.

If you're only really thrilled with those tears, I can give Zach a coat.

Well, that's definitely not true. Surely deep down in my heart, I should be usefully pleased.

"Then I'll look at the other prisoners. Williams, keep an eye on him."

"Yes!"

Zach pushes his right fist against his left chest and meets gently.

Greetings from the knights of Albion.

I drop Eileen off walking, and I ask Zach, who's next to me.

"It's a shame, actually, isn't it?

"Yes, no, that's..."

I'm sorry to see your face.

And the time is already the next day because of the battle.

Zach won't be able to sleep because he's also on guard and watch, and Eileen won't even want to spy on me today more than she did with one escort and watch at Eileen.

You don't get what you were expecting, and you have a tight lookout job. If I were happy with this, I'd call it a pretty dm.

"Ma, fine. Let's go inside. It's gonna be about your free time."

So I went home with Zach.

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When I sat in the chair, I encouraged Zach to sit too, but Zach politely refused to do so.

"Are you kidding me when things happen?

"There is also that. However, I have a heavy load, such as sitting in a chair with someone with a high status………………"

Highly identifiable?

Does Albion think I'm a high-profile person? No, an enemy commander can't help but think so.

"I'm a civilian. Speaking officially, he's the captain of 5,000 troops. It's not from the right lineage, nor was it awarded to me as a nobleman."

"Is that so? No...... Still you can't sit yourself down. Even if you are a civilian of the same status, you are not as complacent as you think you are."

"Yes. That's fine then. So, can I have someone to talk to?

"Yes. What kind of story should I tell you?

As I look at Zach, I look for a topic.

What kind of topic would you prefer?

I like to talk about it in the mood. It would be great if it was a funny story from the bottom of my heart.

"Well then... tell me something funny"

"Yes!... is that an interesting story?

Zach, who replied intently, listens with a big blink.

Did you think it was a mistake?

"Yeah. Interesting story. You can do something interesting again."

"Is that funny... right..."

Zach starts looking for something interesting with Kyoro Kyoro. That sight alone is quite interesting.

And Zach laid eyes on something.

Suddenly sitting on a chair that looked like an euthanasia chair, Zach narrowed his eyes so tight that he couldn't tell if his eyes were open or not.

"Oh, I'm here."

I knew immediately whose monomane it was.

The voice is similar. And that choice in this situation is making a very fool of the other person.

"Ahaha! You look just like Randall!

"I came up with the idea that it seemed interesting and most importantly"

Phew, and Zach wipes the sweat. He was pretty nervous.

I don't know if I'm being impotent about this kind of thing, but how can I handle it?

Still, Si Xian, I kinda don't understand that it's good to make a fool of your Randall and that you can't sit beside me.

"Don't you have any respect for Randall?

"... I think you're amazing. But he betrayed his master, who was his ally. That's all you'll ever forgive."

"Have you betrayed your master? Who the hell is your master?

If you're with Randall, you're a very high-ranking person.

Since I'm a teacher, I'm supposed to be someone who excels at something.

"... my master is Si Xian-kun, Kenshin Shiba. He was the first person outside of Albion to be named Si Xian, and his strength was a sight to behold within Si Xian."

"I've only heard the name. You're the one in charge of Albion's defense, right?

"No, that's a lie to keep the people from anxious...... Dr. Sheba is now locked up in Albion......"

"Claustrophobic……? Why?"

When I heard that, Zach started talking.

"As Shiba Sensei, he was opposed to Albion invading countries. And that was Randall's opinion as well. Randall forcibly insisted that His Majesty the Duke must be stopped, and the high brothers of Dr. Sheba gathered to meet in secret. And Randall snitched on His Majesty the King for the existence of that meeting, and all of Dr. Sheba and his high brother were captured for treason…"

"Were you originally cooperating with Stratos, or did you betray him because you found out? Either way, I can't defend you unconditionally beyond the fact that you tried to treason."

"No! Dr. Sheba is the one who attaches the greatest importance to dialogue! I heard Randall verbally instigate the high brothers, and that's when I was on my way to a stop!

"Whatever the sincerity of Kenshin Sheba's actions, they appeared treacherously to the King who makes the judgment. And beside the Duke is Stratos, who distorts his thoughts. I don't think a proper protest would have made much difference."

Seems harsh, but it was a sheba mistake that was a detour.

This would not have happened if we had held onto the reins of our high brothers in the first place.

It's a trap often fitted by people who are oblivious or indifferent to politics.

I'm just a little concerned about Randall's behavior. Is Randall being manipulated by Stratos in the first place?

If you are being manipulated, sudden translations are convincing. However, if it is not manipulated, it seems that there is some intention in its actions.

What can I do to think about it now?

"So to save the master, are you here?

"… yes. I want to help my masters. That's why I'm here."

"Yes. I just want to ask you one thing, did your master not resist when he was caught?

"There was no resistance. I was with him as my mentor's companion, but nothing then."

"I see."

So much so that he will be chosen as one of the four wise men. He was definitely quite skilled. You didn't resist nonetheless because you couldn't find any point in resisting? Or because you thought that was best for Albion?

It is very awkward for a country called Albion for Si Xian to break out in the capital of Albion if you think out of personal feelings.

The same goes for the fact that the guardian of a country named Four Kings flipped an anti-flag against the Duke, but if Four Kings tries to escape, they will need a lot of strength to catch him. That's what we're going to need the same four wise men.

Four Jian-kun bumps into each other. That sharpens Albion's national power a lot. Because I knew that, maybe Kensin Sheba didn't resist “for Albion”.

Complete speculation, but if that's the case, he's a pretty difficult guy.

"But how could you not be imprisoned?

"Even when it comes to disciples, I was on the last seat. There are several others who have not been caught by their disciples. But all my powerful brothers have been caught……"

It feels disgusting to say that a man of strength is being captured. That means more Stratos pawns.

I know how troublesome it is for Stratos to have a man with powerful combat power in his hands. What's more, there are some Randalls over there who are good at tactics, plotting.

Speaking of troubles, it could be more than the King's Army during the civil unrest.

"It's a troublesome situation."

"Oh? I think your very existence is troublesome?

Suddenly the door opened and Eileen entered the house.

Has he left the sickle elsewhere?

Zach stretches his spine. However, the face is slightly flaky.

"Isn't there a way to force me to bring you in and say it's a pain in the ass? I even helped you, didn't I?

"Because that's an order above. It's not Albion I want to take you with me."

"Heh, so where do you want to bring him?

"Up."

Eileen pointed her finger up.

Naturally, it wouldn't mean on the roof or anything. More than that. I wonder how the boundary between life and death can take us to the world.

Scary girl. He still wants to kill me.

"Ah... is that so..."

"So? Williams. Did I tell you what's going on with Albion?

"Yes. Tell me a little bit about Dr. Sheba..."

"Yes. It would be nice to even tell you that Si Xian is not functioning properly. You know what this means, don't you?

I snorted at Irene.

Si Xian, as the name suggests, there are four of them, but one is imprisoned, the two belong to a faction, and they are clandestinely contending.

The last Si Xian leads the invading army to Velis, but only this last person serves as Si Xian.

Si Xian is a special position whose purpose is to protect Albion, and Albion has relied on it. In other words, Si Xian is a defensive man. Although it is now used for invasion.

The four wise men are not functioning. That means there's a gap in the Albion.

"The Imperial Army is sending its forces to Velis, but it is also beginning to concentrate its forces on the border with Albion. By contrast, Your Majesty the Duke...... No, Stratos has not taken any measures. If his purpose was to expand the war, he could have moved the border guard to the Veris side to encourage the invasion of the Empire."

"We don't have time, that's what we're talking about, right?

"That's right. Even within Albion, there is dissatisfaction from the people because of the invasion of the Empire of Aytail and the immediate withdrawal to draw you in. If you take time, Albion will collapse."

"Right. With that in mind, I don't want a war across the continent. So I want Albion back to normal. The purpose is the same."

My eyes matched Eileen's.

Eileen doesn't look away.

He's looking right at me.

"This time, you helped my troops. I don't think that's enough, but I don't have time for this. I trust you for now."

"That's cheap. You're gonna be like Kenshin Sheba, aren't you?

"Don't keep me with that samurai. He was imprisoned because he was too foolish to make many allies and enemies. I'm not."

A lot of confidence.

Eileen's not thinking about me not betraying her, or knowing her enemies.

For example, whether I betray you or insider, I'm confident I can do anything.

"Confidence leads to alarm, doesn't it?

"I'll take your advice. So you're willing to cooperate with us? Or is it a direction that you don't care which faction you are in, without actively cooperating?

"That's right... you and Zach are trustworthy people... well, I could tell in a short conversation. But I don't know who you are. So, is the answer on hold?

Not immediately, to the boulder, to cooperate.

There is also the possibility of factional strife and what Stratos has set up. This is enemy territory, and I am completely awesome. We must be cautious in our actions and decisions.

"Yes. That's fine now. At any rate, you will not escape our faction. It would be easier if you could help me, but if you don't, don't bother."

Eileen turned away looking uninteresting.

Could it be that you didn't like the fact that they put the cooperation on hold? No, that too.

I swallowed a grudge and suggested it. It wouldn't be funny if you were put on hold. I'm sorry.

"Well, let's leave that story alone. So? How'd the interrogation go?

"Alas? Do we need to talk to people who don't cooperate?

"I don't know if I can work with your faction yet... but I don't mind working with you or Zach personally."

"That's a convenient mouth. But that would help. As a result of the interrogation, it's weird. I didn't interrogate him."

"What's the meaning of this?

Irene let out a sigh.

Looking somewhat tired, I had a bad feeling.

"All the prisoners committed suicide. I was quiet, and all of a sudden I ran wild."

"You didn't get the information………"

While that's good, I thought I had only gotten one.

There is something called posthypnosis. Keep a few actions in your subconscious and allow time to manipulate them.

If it's Stratos magic, that's how much you can afford it. If the enemy catches you, or asks you to kill yourself if you're about to be interrogated, but if you hypnotize him afterwards, you could kill yourself if you hang him deeply during his surgery.

Hypnosis, which cannot be unwanted, is similar to the magic of Stratos. But obviously Stratos' magic is more powerful. So, there's no way you can't do it.

Well, what I found out isn't that, but that Stratos is a geezer without changing.

That's all I need to know. I still can't keep that guy alive.

Listening to Eileen, I vowed to eliminate him many times.