The Strategist Knows Everything

Chapter ii farce 2

"Brother, who?

I was just exploring and investigating the Dark Hall, although I was told that it was okay to move freely.

I couldn't figure out how to get back while I was opening the door.

Putting the map on the screen does not show the end of the door because the space is distorted.

Well, briefly speaking, I was lost, but if I kept opening the door to my eyes that I would get there sooner or later.

I arrived at the room where the young girl is.

And the young lady who was reading the book asked me with a strange face.

The girl's name on the screen was Miriam Masefield. Age is seven. In view of the characteristic red hair and green eyes, this child is probably.

"Eileen's sister?

"Yeah, Miriam is Sister Irene's sister. What about your brother?

Miriam answers and asks questions in a firm tone that doesn't suit the year.

The title of the book I was reading was "The Usefulness and Future Development of Sorcery Theory and Consolidated Sorcery”.

Intelligence is over seventy in this year. He's a smart kid. Well, I'm pretty suspicious about the taste of books to read.

No, in this case, the sense on the side that gave the book.

"My name is Yukito. Yukito Clay. Eileen's...... something like a buddy?

"Yukito Clay............? Mr. Velis' warrior?

"Right. Sometimes they call me that."

Give in small to match Miriam's gaze.

I thought you'd be scared, but Miriam approached me with intrigue.

If you know a Velis warrior, naturally you know he's an Albion enemy.

"Aren't you afraid?

"Your brother's a hostage now, isn't he? Then it's safe."

That's why Miriam gave me the book she was reading.

Well, I don't do harm, but it's not safe because I'm a hostage.

With that in mind, I receive the book offered.

"The book, it's hard."

"I guess...... It's already a difficult book based on its title. Why were you reading this book?

"I only had the book……………………"

I take my gaze off Miriam and look at the room.

There was a big bed in the room for nothing and some furniture, but I didn't put anything away that seemed like a kid could kill his spare time.

Eileen's family sent you here to evacuate. Or was this girl brought here because she was special?

Whatever the reason, I guess I can't really get out of the room.

"Is it a book that Eileen forgot about?

"Maybe it was because I noticed."

"They're telling you you're not supposed to leave the room?

"Yeah. They say we shouldn't get in the way of everyone."

"Yes. Looks like Eileen hasn't been able to come much because she's too busy... How long have you been here?

Miriam just bothered me with my question, and then she gave me two fingers.

"Since two days ago?

"Yeah, since two weeks ago"

……

I shut up without thinking.

What is two weeks in a room like this?

I would have been free.

I know you weren't in this room all the time on the boulder, but you still should have spent a lot of time in this room.

"Hmmm...... it would be awkward to get it out of the room and I don't have a book"

I want to do something for this girl somehow. But now I'm not at liberty either. Though I am walking flat.

Miriam pulled her coat when she was worried that there was nothing she could do.

"What's going on?

"Playing with it?

Playing with children is very physical.

So I was thinking about books, toys, things that I wouldn't wear out.

"Is that the only way? Fine. Let's play."

Have you been stuck here lately, and need a breath once in a while?

I smiled and shook Miriam's hand.

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"Haha!! More!!

Put your hands on either side of Miriam, swing around as much as you want, look around and throw them on the bed.

My body is already worn out after a very burdensome play with my body, such as running on my shoulder.

But kids don't take that kind of situation into account.

Miriam, who lands in bed, gets up immediately and comes towards me.

Honestly, my arm is the limit. If I do this any more, I'm afraid I'm going to throw Miriam to someone who's not in bed.

As I thought so, I heard the door of the room open.

I glanced at you, took off my armor, and Irene, wearing a piece, stood with a surprised look on her face. That's a pretty unusual look.

"... What are you doing?

"I'm playing with Miriam"

"I'm playing!

Looking at Miriam, who raised her hand vigorously, Eileen sighed deeply with one hand against her forehead.

Eileen the boulder doesn't seem to get angry in front of a fun looking kid either.

"Absolutely… be conscious of the hostages."

"There are no shards, so you can't help it. Is there anything more we can do about this room?

Miriam ran up to Eileen, so I took a break, and I questioned Eileen.

I was tired, so when I sat down in bed, Eileen came to me with Miriam, who followed me.

"We were in such a hurry that we could only have a room like this. Besides, I came back to Albion the same day you did, didn't I? Until then, it was on the front line, and I wasn't the one who got this room. It's just that it was the Al's who kept watching me about Miriam. I can't complain."

"So it was Master Al's decision to evacuate the Masefield family?

Eileen shook her head.

Miriam was gobbling on Eileen's lap, but she felt better when she stroked her hair, or she looked like she was sleeping.

You'll fall asleep soon after that.

"It was my father who deposited Miriam with Master Al. The three Dukes knew what Stratos' magic was, and they knew that His Majesty Caguya of Velis had become a rebel, that there was Stratos beside His Majesty Caguya, and that Klarus was in your hands, and they perceived what had happened in Velis.

Everyone was very wary of Stratos. But I still allowed him to break in. Although those who knew the circumstances as best as possible tried to stay away from Stratos, by the day Stratos had expanded its forces. So it seems my father has decided to approach Stratos. I was on the battlefield at the time, so I only heard about it later. "

"Did you approach and try to discuss Stratos?

"Maybe. But my father never came back. As decided beforehand, the Masefield family left Albion or surrendered to Master Albion. Just in case my father thinks about it, he won't know who's going anywhere."

After Irene sighed small, she began to stroke Miriam's hair as she quietly began to take a nap.

I met with Stratos and he didn't come back. Manipulated or killed. Either way, there is no salvation.

If manipulated, it would mean that his life may be saved, but he is the enemy of Eileen. And if you stand still, you'll have to slaughter them in some circumstances.

It's a bad story.

"You don't think Al could have prepared a room for children on a boulder?"

"Looks like it. Well, today, I went out and bought a book or something that Miriam might be happy with, so I guess I won't be bored anymore."

"I don't know you're kidding, but it's not a magic-related book, is it?

"Don't joke about it. A fairy tale or something. Miriam is an excellent magician, but unlike me, she wasn't raised as a samurai."

That means Eileen was raised as a samurai.

Indeed, Eileen's war history has already begun around the age of eleven. Most warcraft crusades, but by virtue of their merits, they have been appointed four wise men.

I've been raised as a samurai since I was a kid, and I was made to go to war.

That makes Eileen seem so pitiful to be gently stroking her sister's hair right now.

"How could Miriam not be raised as a samurai?

"My mother cried and asked my father. I know I am who I am, but they wanted me to be in the future. But Miriam is good, but not as good as I am. So my mother thought if she went to the battlefield, Miriam would lose her life."

"That's a lot of talk. It's like you're not gonna lose your life."

"A powerful magician is absolute on the battlefield. That's true. It's the furthest thing from death. Well, although death is always nearby, beyond being a battlefield."

Death is always spreading to the battlefield. Those who have the power to pay for it, then escape, and the lucky survive.

But sometimes death comes down to all equally in places where there is no such thing. Most of the time when a powerful or undefeated general dies, that's the time.

"You're human, too. When he dies, he will come."

"Right. But I'm not dead yet."

Eileen's words were powerful.

It was felt by overwhelming determination, as well as like a void that unleashed fear in an attempt to distract it.

Maybe they're both right.

You will be prepared not to die for Miriam or my father, and you will have the fear of what to do if you die.

"Are you thinking about the rest of your discussion of Stratos?

"Suddenly what? If you keep thinking about what's ahead, you're gonna shrink your feet, okay?

"I was just wondering. How are you gonna rebuild Albion? Stratos isn't here anymore, so, yes, it isn't, is it?

"That's not what I think, and you're better at it, right?

"I just want to hear Irene's thoughts."

After staring at me for a while, Irene shifted her gaze to Miriam and started talking.

"I think Albion will be stable if Si Xian holds his side firmly on the status of the Duke. Then if we put a good deal of weight on diplomacy with other countries, the turmoil on the continent should also subside. Even so, Albion will pay a lot of money."

"You sure do. It's been proven in Velis that just changing the king doesn't fit in the circle."

"I never thought there would be an Albion in a situation like Velis's. It really sucks."

Irene whines angrily, but her hand stroking Miriam's hair remains gentle.

You can tell by the attitude. Eileen must really adore Miriam.

No, maybe this is Irene's nature. I wonder if he's always trying to keep his elbows up and not be seen down there.

When I smile small, Eileen asks me with a muddled look.

"What is it?

"Nothing. I was just smiling."

"I get the feeling that you tried to make fun of me just now?

"I didn't. Too suspicious."

"What do you think? For some reason, you have a verse that treats me like a child, and I don't trust you."

Irene glares at me with her eyes.

I don't treat boulders like children.

Just.

"I'm not treating you like a child. I'm just treating you like a younger girl."

"I'm Si Xian, and I've fought you before, haven't I?

"It doesn't matter. Eileen is Eileen. It doesn't change how fine you are to me that you are a younger girl. No matter how big they get, children are children from their parents. That's not much different."

"I'm not your kid, and I'm not too old to be apart."

"If three or four are different, it's a big difference. That's all I've been through."

When I give it back, Eileen has an uncomfortable expression.

I'm not willing to change my attitude when you look at me like that.

This isn't a battlefield, and we're on our side now. It is a little resistant to treat it as it is titled.

"Maybe you're unhappy that we're not dealing with reciprocity?

"You can't be unhappy! I'm not stupid!

Reinforce your tone a little. Eileen says so, but immediately looks at Miriam.

Miriam woke up because her voice was louder as well.

You did something pathetic, even though you slept feeling good.

"I'm sorry. Miriam. You're still asleep. It's okay."

"…… yeah. I'll wake up."