Unmotivated Hero's Tale

An army of empires arrived in the southern plains of the kingdom overlooking Ertbourg in the distance.

They were preparing for a pale battle while maintaining higher morale due to their recent victory.

It was on the morning of the launch of the total attack that a strange report was delivered under General Lynn, who commanded such an imperial army.

"General… Actually, a strange man would like to see the General"

"Weird man? What the hell kind of guy is that?

"Ha, that's the dark-haired sloppy looking guy named Yui Istarz. Hi, I'm saying that I am the true king of the kingdom of Clarice, the commander of the defense of the capital..."

When Lynn tilts her neck to a name she has never heard of, he turns his gaze to Royce, who refrains behind her back.

"Royce...... what do you think?

"Right. Normally I don't think it's easy to imagine a man in such a position coming here alone. It's just... the name Isterz only sounds familiar."

"Well, what's it about?

Listening to that statement by Royce. Lin En, when caught slightly, urges him to continue.

"Until recently, we heard our military intelligence was sending an excellent magician to the Demon Stone Acquisition Unit in the Crosseon Mountains. But I'm the magician, and I lost my life because of the demon stone tangle... and I thought the name of the person who helped Clarice's first princess and ruled out our magician was Isterz."

"Hmm, that's funny. Then let the intelligence department wash the information on a man named Istarts as soon as possible. And if he's in person, you can do it according to the interview."

When Lin En shows interest in Yui, he gives instructions to do so.

His subordinate, Royce, then gave him a slightly more rugged look, as if worried about Lynn En.

"Are you sure?

"I don't mind, I don't mind. We'll have time for a total attack anyway. It's gonna be about free time."

Lynn giggles and tells him so, giving instructions to his men.

In order to wash Yui's background in that way, they began to query people via the intelligence department.

"I'm sorry I kept you waiting. I'm Lynn En of the Empire, but now what about you?

"Yes, my name is Yui Istarz"

Yui, who kept waiting while being watched by a large number of Imperial soldiers, was led by Royce, who picked him up, and is finally allowed to visit Lynn En.

In front of a general whose expression seemed apt, Yui named himself as he bowed his head.

"Istarz, is that you? So, Istarz, what brings you all the way here? From what I've seen, it's a round back, and I don't think I'm going to fight it."

"Ha. I would like to work for you if I could, and this is how I put it."

"Well... so you betray your country?

It was already clear that Yui had betrayed the Royal Army by coming alone and by correspondence from the intelligence department.

To identify a person named Yui, however, Lin En dares ask that under the guise of a wind that knows nothing about him.

"As a matter of fact, I was scheduled to assume the position of Commander of the King's Capital Defense, who will confront you this time. But with the cross spears of the nobles of the kingdom, I became the wingman of the decorative nobility... and that's why I want to work in a place where you can properly appreciate my strength."

With a remorseful look on his face as if he were going to crouch his teeth, Yui complains that way to Lynn En.

"But you must have been born and raised in his country before. And you'll have a family back home, and you can fight his country like that?

"Already my parents are in the other world, and I am a lifelong loner. Therefore, there is nothing left for Clarice to resent the nobles of his country."

Yui answers that as she is prepared, showing Lin En the anger in her eyes.

Exactly in this short time, the intelligence department has not been able to confirm anything about Yui's family, and Lin En gave a somewhat sorry look.

"Well... were your parents in other worlds? This was rude."

"No, I don't mind. And even though my parents are still alive, I'm no longer going to serve that country. Could you please not hear my readiness for this?

"Hmm. Is that why you are so angry that the man of Lord Rhine, who was a subordinate, has been appointed Commander of the King's Capital Defense? Besides, I opposed your inauguration with the support of the Duke of Yalm."

"Yes, you're right. Shortly before I assumed command, a cross spear from the Duke of Yalm entered... but why did you do it... No way, there are other people in our army besides me on your side!

In response to Yui with a stunned look on his face, Lin En grins with satisfaction and nods loudly.

"Hehe, you're right. Our operatives are brilliant. Thanks to you, I was able to hear some interesting stories about the King's Capital. I didn't know you were still in the inner circle for Fujiko, even if this happened."

"... I'm ashamed, I have no words to give back"

"Well, Clarice's internal circumstances no longer matter. I was planning on becoming a commander more than that. You're the reason I'm here. I wish you could tell me one end of the Royal Army's planned defensive tactics."

From the stage where Yui in front of him turns out to be real, Lin En cuts out what he wanted to hear from him.

At the request of that Lynn En, Yui only gave a bewildered look for a moment.

But once he exhales loudly, he starts talking slowly as if he's ready.

"... right. I am here to serve the Empire. If there's anything I can do to help, let me tell you something. As a matter of fact, there were two opinions in this defense policy."

"Well... two opinions. Let me ask you something."

"Yes, one is a proposal to challenge the total force battle, and the other is a proposal to take cage castle measures. It's just not very realistic when it comes to total force combat, given the difference in force from the Imperial Army today. Furthermore, in the unlikely event that you are made collectively magical, it will be settled in an instant. Therefore, this proposal was no longer even considered immediately."

Listening to what Yui says, Lin En nods loudly that he would be right too.

"I see, that would certainly be the case. So, what about the cage plan?

"Yes, in terms of cage castle measures, but it soon turned out that this also had a fatal flaw"

"Is that a flaw?

Lynn En, intrigued by the word faults Yui speaks of, urges him to turn to the story.

"Yes. As a general story, in order to win the Battle of Cage Castle, there will be an obstacle to the enemy's supply line or you will need a backpacking soldier on your side. However, we already knew that your country had bought up grain before the invasion, not to mention reinforcements against the current Royal Army…"

"Sure, you're right. We are also building a system of adequate replenishment in case you choose a cage measure. Of course not to mention vigilance against reinforcements."

The fact that the Empire had procured enough supplies from the market in anticipation of a long war was just as Lin En expected to be felt by other countries as well.

Therefore, he gives a convincing look regarding the fact that the Royal Army planned not to take cage castle measures.

"Right. Besides, your biggest problem with cage castle tactics is your collective magic. I don't shake small enough for normal magic, because even the walls of Ertbourg, famous for their toughness, would probably be breached if they were used."

"Hmm. We were going to deal with it that way, too, if you guys took the cage measures. Well, you said you had two ideas, but now that doesn't mean either of them. So you didn't hit anything and you were just gonna surrender to us?

Lin En suspects that Yui has not yet been told something because he thought surrender was just impossible.

"No, so we were eventually going to adopt a third proposal."

"Third. If you don't mind, let me ask you something.

"Yes. Initially I took a cage castle ploy and waited for you in a hurry to use the collective magic against the walls. And at the same time that magic is used, let the soldiers who were waiting inside jump out of the walls, challenging you and the entire army to a total battle. That means a combination of two ideas."

Lin En nodded small twice after that explanation, stating his own predictions towards Yui.

"I see, after letting you use collective magic once, an operation approaching us before you prepare your next collective magic? If we do make it, we might be able to get under us before we activate the second round of collective magic."

"This is my prediction, but the collective magic I hear is too powerful. So I was wondering if we could probably do it in a row. Because if you could release them in a row, you would have had a series of collective magic from the beginning during the Battle of Saubakrien. I didn't have to bother luring the Royal Army into the Crane Wings."

"Hehe, that's a pretty good read. Sure, once that magic is released, it takes time to release the second shot. Even with that in mind, the third proposal you speak of would be the only way to fight it as it stands. Well, then I dare ask you. What do you think we should do when we find out what the Royal Army is up to?

Faced with that Lynn En inquiry, Yui gives a slightly bewildered look.

But when he shook his head left and right as if to shake something off, he opened his mouth again.

"Our concern when we decided to use this third proposal was the positioning of the magicians participating in the collective magic. The backbone of the Royal Army's operation lies in not letting the enemy enter and use the second round before being shot at the second round of collective magic. So I asked the rearmost guards to refrain from the magicians who deal with collective magic and to consolidate the front with infantry and cavalry. That would make room for the Royal Army that stormed us to unleash a second round of collective magic, not to mention the inability to attack magicians."

"Interesting. Fine, I'll admit your surrender. If we succeed in this operation, we can hang on to His Majesty the Emperor so that he can be taken as an Imperial Officer on this land."

Lynn En, who felt convincing enough about what Yui had said, smiled satisfied when she said so.

"Thank you. Say what I can do."

Yui bows her head deeply again, thanking her so much.

And as it was, the guard soldiers took him, and he was led out of formation.

That's how she lost sight of Yui, and Lin En turns to the man who doesn't look on the spot and speaks.

"You can come out now."

In the wake of Lynn En's voice, Sharem, lurking in a blind spot as Yui could not tell, presents herself in front of him with a humble grin.

"Uncle Sharem, what do you think of him?

"Hmm, because he once drank boiled water for me, too. I think there's a good chance you got out of this with a lot of calculations about him, probably with all your heart. But you can keep it under house arrest just in case. I'll take care of everything right away."

Chalem even further distorts his disgusting grin, suggesting so toward Lynn En.

"Hmm... well, I could pull enough information out of him. Fine, I'll leave it to your lord. Do as you please. Pay."

Sharem bows his head deeply, having heard Lin En's words or no, and an expression that cannot hide his joy.

And I took his men as they were, and followed Yui with a quick leg.