The Strategist Knows Everything

gossip roy chapter 4

Around a day's distance from the castle of Count Eulen, there is the largest fort in Count Eulen territory.

His name is Fort Raleigh. It was taken from the name of the first Earl of Eulen. And it's a fort that builds one of Velis' absolute defensive lines.

We Knox were in the fort.

"You managed to get to Velis' power zone."

I snort at Ars' old man.

But this wasn't the goal. Our goal is to go to Albion and help Yukito's brother.

You can't be satisfied here. But.

"I've been acting only on the troops for a long time, so that's a reliable number."

Looks like Erica's sister thought the same thing about me.

We're in the command room on the upper level of the fort. From there I saw several units aligned.

It's just an absolute line of defense, and Velis' power is concentrated here.

Forty thousand in number. Coupled with its other fortifications, this Earl of Eulen territory will have nearly 70,000 troops.

"The Imperial Army is on foot."

I remember Tristen fighting last time.

Personal power is more than just me or Ars' old man, and his name is a famous general who will roar the continent. I guess it's strong to lead the army. Velis continued to defend the Imperial Army led by such a man on this absolute line of defense.

"I don't just want you to step on it, I want to push it back if I can."

When we heard voices coming from behind, we looked back and immediately lowered our heads.

As guardian of this fort, the general command of the absolute defensive line on Count Eulen's territory.

Master Dio was there.

"It's been a while. Dear Dio."

On behalf of us, Micah says hello.

His Highness nods at Micana's words.

"It's been a really long time. He did well in the Empire. I'm really sorry I couldn't even get reinforcements."

"No, it's all our fault"

"I don't blame you. I have heard about the work of the Five. I'd like you to get some rest, if you can."

His Highness said so looking at me.

Probably because I was the most expressive.

"You don't want to rest, do you? Dear Dio."

"Roy, watch your language."

"That's right. It's disrespectful."

"I don't care. I'm fine. So, Roy. Looks like you've accomplished a lot in the Empire. For that matter, I think I've built my strength."

Master Dio said so with a smile on his face.

I'm not supposed to just be complimenting you.

Are you going to scold me for being proud?

"Dear Dio. I'm not proud of you, am I? I know my strength."

"I'm not worried about that. However, I know the power of your unit leader and I appreciate it. Personally, I'd like to entrust you with Yukito's rescue."

Even I knew it was a lie.

I know I'm pushing my emotions to death. Absolutely, you want to go help yourself.

But I am entrusted with this line of defense, which is absolutely necessary to stop the invasion of the Empire. I guess I can't move with my personal feelings.

"Then I'll take care of it. The General Command of the Army is Master Dio, isn't it?

"That was a long time ago. I now have command of the line of defense, but I have no command over all the armies."

"... you've been demoted."

"Roy! My apologies! Dear Dio!"

I bow down to Master Dio after Micah notices me.

But Master Dio smiles bitterly and shakes his head to the side.

"The front line is understaffed. I made a wish from myself."

"I see. So? Who's in command of the army instead of Master Dio?

"It's decided. Your Majesty."

Lady Dio said hello. But this one is a surprise.

There is only one human being called His Majesty in this Velis.

"Master Kaguya is taking command of the entire army... The opposite is better with Master Dio, isn't it?

"You're not the only ones growing up. My sister holds fast to her power as king. There's nothing wrong with that. In fact, neither Albion nor the Empire has been able to pull the Velis defense line."

"I'm not interested there. We are."

That's what Ars's old man who kept his mouth shut said.

Exactly before the prince of the country, how about not being interested in the defense of the country? I wasn't very interested either.

In the meantime, I already know what Master Dio is trying to say.

"We need Kaguya's permission to make our way to Albion. That's what you're talking about, isn't it?

"Exactly. For once, I write a letter, but I can't confirm it. My sister is different now than she used to be. Flushed with emotion, you don't misjudge."

"Does that mean that if we can't find value in Yukito Clay's rescue as a nation, there's a chance that we won't rescue him?

Lady Dio nods at Erica's sister's words.

Seriously. If it was before, I'd be the first to rescue him.

"Around my sister there is a council made up of intellectuals gathered from all over the country. Gathered together as substitutes for Yukito, they serve that role well. And they don't think Velis needs Yukito right now."

"Is it because your own position is threatened?

Nicola's sister asked the question with a sinking face.

Sure, it would be awkward to be able to come back to Yukito's brother if he were to replace Yukito's brother.

"There's that too. But no matter how it went, Yukito was defeated. They would not endorse deliberately rescuing a defeated general. It is obvious to argue that the force to be broken into rescue units should be placed on the defense. In fact, it is an argument, because we cannot afford to send out a rescue unit to Velis"

"If the enemy caught me, I would have used the habit of relying on Yukito's brother. You're on your own."

"I don't have any words to give back... But it's not like there's no hope."

"Do you have a plan? Dear Dio."

"It's not a measure. Prediction. Wang Du, or Sophia beside her sister. As for Velis, some places have the help of Master Sophia. If Sophia insists on going to Albion to rescue Yukito even if she's single, the flow should change."

I have a glimpse of confidence in Dear Dio's expression.

Lady Sophia, called the supreme maiden, is in Velis because she had Yukito's brother. If Yukito's brother is in Albion, he will go to Albion.

As for Velis, he won't want to send that man to the enemy land where he misses him, so if he can't stop him, he should put on an escort.

"Our ally is Master Sophia."

"Right. Although she is in Velis, she has nothing to do with Velis. It's impossible for Velis to stop her. Of course, it's possible that you don't wear escorts any more than it has to do with Velis, but then your relationship with the sorcerers who are on Velis's side gets worse. As for Velis, Sophia's actions are very important."

That's all I need to hear.

We can escort Master Sophia to Yukito's brother's rescue.

The troops who were in the Empire originally. Velis won't hurt or itch.

The policy has been decided.

All you have to do is move.

"Then go."

"Right. It's no surprise that the national policy meeting has already begun."

"We need to hurry."

Everyone nodded at Ars' old man's words.

It's bad for my men, but it's just a little more forcible.

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It takes five to six days to fly as many horses as it takes from Count Eulen territory to the King's Capital. This is how many days I've been running enough to crush a horse.

We couldn't crush a precious military horse, so we were running for a break.

A castle about three days from Count Eulen's territory. At Halper Castle, we decided to take a rest of the day.

There is not so much power gathered at Halper Castle. Because it is the central part of Velis, they are taking their power to the border at both ends.

Walking with a blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah.

"Is that a walk?

"No. Because there are several people I know in this castle. I was just saying hello."

"Do you know him? Yeah, speaking of which, is this where Yukito's brother or you fought during the civil unrest?"

The end of the civil unrest in Velis. The biggest battle was fought over this castle.

The rebel commander defending the castle is Yukito's brother.

In contrast, the commander on the attacking side is Master Kaguya.

I'm sorry to deal with both of them.

And Mikana took part in the fight as Yukito's brother's deputy. I guess I still have the connection then.

"Both Mr. Ars and Mr. Nicolas were in. Nicolas and I were enemies."

"Nicola's sister said she wasn't on the front line much. You said you couldn't keep up."

"I guess so...... We were fiercely attacking each other. The rebels had won only in numbers, but the quality of the soldiers was a few steps up by the Kaguyas. Yukito buried it desperately, and Kaguya came forward to discuss it."

You remember that time, Micah looks over at the castle.

And all of a sudden he pointed near me.

"There. Yukito stood there and drew Kaguya and ordered me to snipe."

"Don't be impotent............. But it didn't work, did it?

"Yes. I failed and Mr. Ars and I fought Master Kaguya. But I couldn't scratch one, and thanks to a fan that Sophia had beforehand witched, I managed to retreat."

"Because that Kaguya is the other guy. So, that's where the rumor retreat started?

Yukito's brother decided to withdraw and tried to abandon the castle, where Master Kaguya carried out a night raid.

In the confusion between the two armies, Yukito's brother engaged until the withdrawal was complete, after which he let his men escape and opposed Lady Kaguya alone.

"Right. From there it was furious. Anna Diedrich informed me of the truce, and while I was gathering the rebels, Yukito and Kaguya took the lead in the king's capital. Outside the mosquito net, I guess that's when you mean..."

"It's outside the mosquito net...... Isn't that what we look like right now?

"If you stay in Velis like this, you must be. But I'm never gonna feel powerless like that again."

When will Micah say "then”?

Was it when Velis' civil unrest prevented him from participating in the King's Capital showdown?

Or was it when he was stripped from Yukito's brother in the Empire?

Maybe when the Empire. That depression was unusual.

There was no rage in Micah's face brought to her by the princess, so much so that she thought she was a ghost.

But Mikana got back on her feet. Supporting Yukito's new goal of helping his brother.

"I'm not going to taste it either."

"…… Roy. I have a favor to ask."

"That's unusual? What is it? I'll just ask."

"...... would you please dump Velis for Master Yukito?

Micah's eyes with the words were serious.

Discard Velis. That means we can get out of Velis.

If Velis decides not to help Yukito's brother, I want him to go through Velis and help Yukito's brother as an individual. Yes, Micah has come.

"You throw that away, too?

"Of course it is. I understand it's a very shameless wish. But I can't ask anything other than you."

"You've been trusted a lot. Since when do you trust me like that?

"I have trusted you from the beginning. You are… the general Yukito chose to raise himself. That's enough to trust."

What do you think?

In my memory, I don't think they trusted me.

But, well, being told you're trusted isn't a bad thing.

"I see... you, you know my dream?

"Be the most powerful general on the continent, was it? It was very unpleasant, just like me. When I asked. But I didn't want to lose."

"That's an odd encounter. Me, too. I thought Yukito Clay, the hero of civil unrest, had found me, and the guy, who was not much older, did his deputy, and he had a similar dream. Don't worry about it."

"……… Can't I give up my dreams?

"Don't be stupid. As a general of Velis, I'm not going to be the most powerful general on the continent. If I can be the most powerful general on the continent, I don't care about any country. If you're with Yukito's brother, every country will accept you... Fine. I'll take your favor."

Knox's squad leader is a sure street of birth.

It's a shame to throw that away, but it's definitely closer to a dream to be with Yukito's brother.

Unlike me and Mikana, Ars's old man has men like his family from his mercenary days. I wouldn't be able to move my emotions alone. Nicola's sister has a position as a nobleman. It's subtle if he's in custody. Nicola's sister is a fallen aristocrat.

Erica's sister is too involved with Velis' predecessor to move just like that.

Me and Mikana are free for that.

If we're the only ones who can do it, we have to.

"I like this coat…………"

"Right. Let's just hope we don't get into a situation where we take it off."

"Right. Yukito's brother is going to be angry if we go help him alone."

I turned my gaze towards the king's capital as I retreated from the frightening fear.

And then the King's Capital, which we'll reach in a few days.

That is where our path will be determined.

Hopefully, the rescue will be decided unanimously, but that won't be possible.

"Roy. It's time to get cold. Let's go back to the main castle."

"…… Right."