Even if you succeed in jobless reincarnation and time magic, you must live life to the fullest.

This prompted Hilfi to poke my lower back with her finger.

This guy……

Forget it.

I'll let it go since I spoke up for Zieg.

……

Ariel's request was simple.

I hope I can help in a crucial battle.

It's about a war between the country controlled by Ariel and the vassal states of the Kingdom of Wanglong.

285. One step ahead in the game

Whether in my past life or this one, I hate war.

That being said.

If it is necessary to participate in the war, I will not hesitate.

Ariel's request was that I help neutralize the enemy's magic during a fortress siege.

In any war, a mage of Saint rank or higher is equivalent to a combat force of over a thousand men.

If I can single-handedly negate all of the opponent's magic, it's equivalent to directly eliminating about five thousand of their troops.

Currently, the war is causing a continuous loss of manpower due to the prolonged siege.

If we can capture the fortress quickly, fewer people will die.

tsk...

What a high-sounding reason!

As I pondered whether to agree to the request.

Hilfi, however, made a sound from the side.

"Lady Ariel, the battlefield is very dangerous! How can you let Rudy put himself in such danger?"

"With Mr. Rudeus's abilities, he should be fine on the battlefield, right?"

"But there's still danger, isn't there?"

It was obvious that Hilfi didn't want me to go.

Although Ariel is also important to her.

But a mere war is utterly incomparable to my life.

"Rudy, you don't have to go if you don't want to."

Hilfi turned to look at me and said very seriously.

"..."

Should we go or not...?

To be honest, I wanted to refuse.

But regardless, Ariel only said that because she helped solve Sieg's problem.

Would it be inappropriate to refuse outright...?

Let's postpone this for now.

"Let me think about this some more."

I replied like this.

Ariel's smile remained unchanged after hearing my answer.

They probably already guessed I would refuse.

That's correct.

Although Ariel is willing to help Sieg, participating in the war is not my intention.

I do not condemn killing, nor do I believe Ariel's actions in starting a war were wrong.

But relying solely on this personal favor...

That's not enough to make me go to the battlefield to kill.

……

After returning home.

I told Alsterd about it.

Currently, the Kingdom of Asura and the Kingdom of Wanglong are at war.

Although it was not a direct confrontation between the two countries, the economies of the two major powers also flowed around this war.

In other words, it is an economic war.

As things stand, the Kingdom of Asura seems to have the upper hand.

If the fighting continues, although the Kingdom of Wanglong will not be destroyed, its economy will certainly be greatly affected.

Ariel is really scary...

He has completely transformed into a villain.

In a comic book, she would be the kind of person who is all smiles and no substance, like a mastermind behind the scenes.

"That's just the way it is."

After I explained everything clearly, I asked for Alsterd's opinion.

"Um……"

Alsterd fell into thought.

"Actually, this war also happened in the previous cycle."

"Is that right?"

"Hmm. Although Ariel is in charge of this war, it's hard to guarantee that there aren't any gods behind it."

Human and God.

The moment I heard that name, I became alert.

"What exactly is it like?"

"Parcus Cirron".

Alster said a name that surprised me.

"Pakus Cylon is currently located in the Dragon King Kingdom."

"I do know that..."

Pacus was a hostage in the Kingdom of the Dragon King.

If nothing unexpected happens.

He will most likely spend his life as a hostage.

I don't think there's anything wrong with it, after all, he's not exactly a likable character.

Although I don't harbor much hatred towards him, there is still a grudge between us.

But Orstide doesn't think so.

"He is protected by a powerful force of destiny, and he will eventually become the king of the Kingdom of Xilong under the guidance of this force."

"The king...?"

Hard to imagine.

That short, fat guy.

He actually became king...

Have all the people of the Kingdom of Xilong died?

"As soon as he becomes king, he will be able to observe Laplace's location the moment he is resurrected."

"I see……"

I understand what you mean.

If that's the case, then it makes sense.

The gods wanted to kill Pacus in order to make Laplace an important fighting force.

Through war.

Although the specifics of the god's plan are unknown.

But Alsterd judged that the god probably wanted to kill Pacus through a method similar to the butterfly effect.

If we kill Pacus, Laplace can become an effective fighting force against us.

This possibility certainly exists.

however……

"That guy, the God of Humanity, is still one move behind in the game."

Orstide said this.

"Even with the ability to see into the future, one can still make mistakes in ways one is unaware of."

The plan of God and Man will not succeed.

Because of this cycle, Orstide doesn't need to take action against Laplace.

We've already obtained Laplace's secret treasure ahead of time.