Wortenia Senki

Noon, 3 November 2813, Western Continental Calendar

On that day, the royal castle, standing in Pireus, the capital of the Kingdom of Roselia, was followed by bitter air.

The senior bureaucrats run around to the relevant departments with their faces bright blue, and the captainship, who was the chief of the military, is forced to convene to the conference room with or without him. The knights waited in the prescribed quarters without distinction of duty duty and were ordered to take care of the weapons they used.

Everyone rushes around and moves around the royal palace.

But many of them were only doing what they were commanded to do.

In fact, only a limited number of leading players have grasped the situation.

No, it was hard to say that even those of them knew exactly what was going on.

As they passed in front of one of the rooms of the royal palace, they turned their anxious gaze to the door as they passed early.

A room in the royal palace that was tightly closed with thick iron doors...

"Yes... ok... but I can't..."

A deep sigh leaks out of Lupis' mouth.

Meltina's explanation was what further darkened her mind.

No, the colour of worry and anxiety floats in the face of everyone gathered in this one room behind Pireus Castle.

Meltina and Mikhail, who are nearby, headed by Lupis, the queen. From the military ministry is General Elena as responsible. From the civilian, Count Bergston and several other leading nobles.

"But Your Majesty... in a matter that can be ignored..."

"I know... but is that all our country has right now?

To Meltina's words, Lupis asked in a tone similar to that of giving up.

Even as Lupis, I never think it's a good idea to ignore it.

No, on the contrary, it is her conclusion that it is not an issue that can be ignored.

She had the flaw of being easily flushed by emotion, but she is never incompetent.

As a royalty, she is also educated to the highest standards in the Earth Earth Earth world.

Without losing her calm, she was a ruler who could see reality quite a bit.

From her point of view, the difficulties brought in this time have pushed the Kingdom of Roselia into a state where it must not be unplugged.

"No, it's very impossible... especially now that we need to pay attention to the trends of the aristocracy..."

"But we can't ignore this request... nearly a year has passed since it ended, whether during the civil unrest or immediately after the crackdown. Of course, in terms of rebuilding national power, it's still going to take some time, but you won't be able to use that as an excuse anymore... and this time"

Following the uttering Mertina, the Earl of Bergston opens his mouth.

His gaze was directed at two letters placed on the tabletop.

Saddled to a princess during the civil unrest, he had bought his exceptional political arm and was heavily used as one of his neighbors after the war ended.

In particular, it has a sharp sense of smell for the political balance of power and is also equipped with an instrumentality that only turns a blind eye to foreign trends.

From his perspective, the difficulty this time brought to this country could be described as an invitation to an unanswered labyrinth.

(Perhaps the future of this country, Saki...)

Such thoughts come to mind in his brain.

Two letters placed in front of Lupis.

One is a request for reinforcements brought by Julianus I, which has been sent frequently since the invasion of the Kingdom of Zaluda by the Ortomean Empire.

It was sent several times after the end of the civil unrest in Roselia.

The kingdom of Zaluda, defeated by the Ortomean Empire in the battle on the Plains of Notice, had its territory heavily shredded.

It is only natural that Zaluda should seek reinforcements from the Kingdom of Roselia, the Kingdom of Mist, in the same eastern region, in order to crack down on this situation.

The territory of the Ortomean Empire, which dominates the central western continent, is vast and its military power is not preventable in Zaluda alone.

But the three countries of the eastern part of the Western continent. It is not impossible to confront it if the three countries - Roselia, Mist and Zaluda - unite.

In fact, we are preventing the invasion of the Altomere Empire in past wars.

It's nothing like a brother-in-law heart, friendship, etc.

Simply saying that the two are related to the lip and tooth aid gear Shin Ha.

If the jetty named Zaluda disappears, Roselia will suffer the waves directly.

To protect their interests, the two countries just talk about sending reinforcements to Zaluda.

During the past year, however, Lupis has turned down the demand for reinforcements brought about by Julianus I on the grounds of domestic sedation and restoration of national power.

No, even if you want to send them, you don't have the strength to just send soldiers to another country to the current Kingdom of Roselia.

The task of reorganizing the Knights has arisen as a result of the elimination of General Hodrum, who has held the real power of the military for many years, which has reduced the strength of the Kingdom of Roselia.

(Again, we should have ended the Duke of Gerhardt without acknowledging Kyoshu or anything... no, was he a Viscount now? Either way, it's none of Viscount Gerhardt's business that the title has been lowered. So he swallowed the terms lightly)

Such thoughts come to the mind of Count Bergston.

In fact, while the title has been dropped from Duke to Viscount, there is no shade in Gerhardt's influence over the nobles.

No, on the contrary, with Princess Ladine officially recognized as royal, the nobles dissatisfied with Lupis were beginning to forge strong unity.

Lupis himself created the power structure of the subject, so many nobles were chased from within the royal palace with the end of the civil unrest.

If you try it on her, it would be a natural choice to trump the person who has been waving his tail at Gerhardt, but the truncated person can't be convinced.

Still, if I had killed Gerhardt, I wouldn't have been able to tie him even if I wasn't dissatisfied.

Gerhardt's strength and Ladine's great pronoun.

That stands in front of Queen Lupis.

(Even if you kill Mikhail Bannersh... it's too late for that.)

Count Bergston's gaze is directed towards Mikhail, who is silent with his arms together beside Meltina.

His remorse is there.

We should have been able to achieve a complete victory.

At that time, I even had to accept Gerhardt's eulogy.

(Though I didn't have any other choice... I wish Lord Michizawa had thought of something to do with it too)

Count Bergston also understands the situation at the time.

He himself was at the meeting, and he had been briefed by Elena.

I don't think it was a bad idea.

But under this circumstance, I resent Ryo Michizai, who affirmed Gerhardt's eulogy by becoming Lupis' sayings without disputing anything.

At least half of the problems the Kingdom of Roselia now has would have solved had it not admitted Gerhardt's eulogy at that time and executed Ladine as a liar.

Domestic disturbing molecules should have followed Lupis superficially.

That would have made it possible to send troops to Zaluda at an earlier point.

"The biggest problem is the trend in the Mist kingdom. We have already put an end to reinforcements on the eastern border, and if we allow domestic passage, we will be on our way as soon as possible... our country will not refuse it... if we refuse, we will be at war with the kingdom of Mist. Besides, it's probably the last time we can save Zaluda."

The indoor air gets heavier in Count Bergston's words.

Everyone's gaze is poured into another letter placed on the tabletop.

The Mist Kingdom will never pull off.

Because if we abandon the kingdom of Zaluda, we know that the armies of the Ortomean Empire will ravage the eastern region like avalanches.

And even if the three countries stand up to each other individually, there is no chance.

Individual powers do not reach the feet of the Altomere Empire.

Conversely, I could even say that I had put up with Roselia's attitude for good so far.

"Our country has no choice but to send soldiers..."

Lupis shrugged as he shook his head.

I have no other choice.

"The question is how many troops can be deployed, but given the domestic situation, it's full of dispatching a Knights"

An air of discouragement covers the indoors in Mertina's words.

"Two thousand five hundred..."

Count Bergston's grunt like a shudder spoke for all the human feelings on the spot.

One country sends too few reinforcements.

Five thousand at least.

Given the current situation, I want to give you 10,000.

Regardless, it is not necessary to organize everything solely by the knights directly under the kingdom, but the cooperation of the nobles is not expected.

Everyone is feeling the disturbing air that covers the Kingdom of Roselia and is paying attention to Gerhardt's trends.

In this case, factions are not the problem.

Even nobles such as Count Bergston and Count Zeleif, who are beginning to be reused as sides of Queen Lupis, cannot send forth soldiers.

If civil unrest occurs again while marching to another country, it is visible that the noble territory will be returned to the ashes of Kaijin.

Whatever it is within Roselia, I can't afford to take part in help fights in other countries.

"The nobles can't move. After that, I will have to conscript the peasants… I honestly don't think the numbers will gather much. No matter, unless you threaten..."

"You're gonna have to pull your leg back."

To Meltina's words Lupis shakes his head in a sigh mix.

If you conscript, let's see how many soldiers you have.

20,000 or 30,000, whatever you want.

No, even 100,000 would be possible.

But if I were to say it as a force of war, I couldn't expect it clearly.

On the contrary, it can be luggage on the contrary.

The problem is that this war is not a war of aggression.

If it is a war of aggression, the conscripted people will gladly participate in the war.

Because they are allowed to loot villages and towns and commit crimes against women.

And sell off the surviving inhabitants as slaves.

There are definite interests there that are enough to risk your life.

But this time reinforcements.

You can't allow looting assaults of your choice.

If I allow that, I don't know what reinforcements it's for.

Sure, clothing and shelter are guaranteed, but that's the least of them.

Unless even enemy commanders can pick it up on the battlefield, such luck is not what it is.

Most soldiers will only be compensated for what the state pays for their tears.

I can't say that it's worth just risking my life.

The morale of the soldiers will be the lowest, and there will be many moments.

The scariest part is that grievances erupt and strike the city of Zaluda.

Short-term operations in the country still prevented us from sending soldiers conscripted to reinforcements in other countries.

If that's the case, we'll have to turn in a commander convinced by both countries.

Everyone nodded at the words of Count Zeleif.

An absolutely unbeatable battle.

If we lose, it is visible that the fangs of the Altomere Empire will be directed towards the Kingdom of Roselia.

And Zaluda, a battle in which the two kingdoms of Mist are only required to have the effect of not being insulted.

If we fail to contribute to victory after the small number of troops we have sent out to reinforcements, both Zaluda and Mist will never forgive Roselia.

You'll be asking for a huge concession in a business relationship, and if you do poorly, it'll be a fight.

"I'll go"

Elena, who had been keeping silent since the meeting began, finally opened her mouth.

Everyone remains silent and a curtain of silence descends indoors.

"Is it good? Elena."

Lupis finally opened his mouth.

On that face, there is confusion and guilt.

That was natural in a way.

Only two thousand and five hundred can be sent to reinforcements.

Besides, it doesn't just mean we should head to reinforcements. We will be asked to do just as much to convince both countries.

Clearly, the poor lottery is a good place.

"Whatever, Your Majesty."

There was a strong light of will in Elena's eyes that nodded.

There is no other way to save the Kingdom of Roselia.

Even in the vicinity of Lupis, the name has not spread to other countries in Meltina or Mikhail.

Nobody will be convinced that only two thousand and five hundred soldiers have commanders named Aoyagi.

It was visible to live the extra "Atsuki".

In this regard, everyone will be convinced by [Roselia's White God of War] and Elena, who has been sent to the nations.

"Then the Lord General needs to have someone as an adjunct as a favor to Master Elena."

Seeing everyone nod at Elena's words, Meltina opened her mouth.

"Sure. Somebody, you'll need a competent assistant...... but who the hell are you putting on? Is it Lord Mikhail, or Lord Mertina?

Count Zeleif's doubts were natural.

In today's Kingdom of Roselia, there are only so many well-known martial officers to count.

In addition, he was responsible for such a useless job as a human being.

Once dispatched as reinforcements, it will be as early as six months before we can return to Roselia. Depending on the circumstances of the war, it will be years away.

I can't afford that.

But that doesn't make Elena go to a battlefield that's equal to a place of death.

Everyone, silently silent, then one man broke the silence.

"Why don't you ask your lord Shiba?