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Yuuri encouraged Jinor several times after that, and only then did he get to the point.

“By the way. Did you hear the rumors, Jinor?”

“Are you talking about something that happened in the north?”

“Okay. The story goes that a white-haired man was performing a ancestral rite and a rock fell from the sky.”

Jinor nodded at Yuuri’s words.

“Of course I heard it. Isn’t it the hottest topic on the continent right now? All monarchs will be keeping an eye on that man.”

A man who literally appeared like a comet and dropped a comet from the sky.

It was clear that the presence of all the feudal lords was heating up for a long time.

“In addition, there were many eyewitnesses who actually saw it. I don’t think it’s a lie or nonsense.”

“Then… … Did you show up already? Wizard.”

Jinor took a long sigh and spoke.

“That is most likely.”

“We’re one step late, we.”

“It’s okay. If you have to perform a ancestral rite, you are no better than a true wizard.”

“Really? Still, if you can, wouldn’t it be better to bring him? If he’s a real wizard, wouldn’t it be a shame to be under Lin Brans?”

“If you want it, I won’t stop you… … I’m not sure if he’s the type of person who understands the master’s intentions. Our military is only a weak country compared to Brans County.”

“You were skeptical about joining our military at first. If I persuade you well, won’t anything work out? Is it still difficult?”

At those words, Jinor lowered his head and said.

“It’s okay. Please give me a little more time. As long as we can somehow withstand the huge tsunami that is the Brans Army, the Goddess of Victory will support our Aishous Army. If we do that, we will also be able to naturally recruit white-haired men into our military.”

Their conversation was clearly different from that of other feudal lords.

Vanessa of the Karelia Army, who claimed that [she could not have been a wizard, so she must have read the timing].

Serpina’s Xena claimed that [there is no way to read the timing, so she must be a magician].

However, Jinor was determined to be a wizard.

There is no way to read the time period, so other than that it makes no sense, it is definitely different from the claim that he is a wizard.

like… … It felt like the proposition that ‘wizards exist’ had become a fait accompli.

“I trust you, Jinor. And all my colleagues who follow me also believe in you. Belonging to our Acious Army means having a strong relationship of trust that will never be betrayed. I told you everything on the day I was going to bring you, right?”

Jinor, who heard those words, bowed and bowed to her.

“I will definitely repay your trust in me.”

The plan failed, but that did not mean the fall of the Aishous army.

The mindset I had when I left Choya.

The ideal of creating a country for his master, Baranga Yuuri Aceers.

Jinor was betting the rest of his life on the future she was envisioning.

*

When Jinor returned home briefly before going to run errands, he heard a woman’s voice.

“Father. Are you here?”

“Yes.”

She was a young woman who looked to be about twenty years old.

A woman with long, pink hair who gives the impression of being somewhat empty.

Although he called Jinor ‘father’, there was a significant age difference between him and Jinor, and there was no resemblance to a father-daughter relationship at all.

“What is the result of today’s practice?”

“I haven’t reached the level you mentioned, but… … .”

She hesitated for a moment, then slowly opened her hands.

And not long after-

In her hand, a small spark bloomed.

But this is just for a moment.

“… … Haha.”

She fell down like that.

“I succeeded in creating a spark… … I’m not sure how to maintain this. I have read all the ancient documents you mentioned.”

“It’s okay. It’s not normal to be able to visualize something like this. Okay, does that read a bit?”

“If you are talking about [Mana]… … Vaguely, perhaps.”

Jinor nodded and said.

“Okay, Reika. Just make sure you do it like this. Your talent is one that will bring peace to this continent. Do you understand?”

“I will keep my father’s words in mind and keep them in mind again.”

The pink-haired girl – Reika, just nodded and answered with empty eyes.

Then, he cautiously opened his mouth.

“Me, father. What I want to say more than that is-”

“You’re busy. You have to go out right away. Is it something related to spiritual practice?”

“… … No.”

After hearing Reika’s answer, Jinor turned his back and immediately moved somewhere.

Although the place she lived in became better after becoming part of the Aishous County, her life did not change at all.

Reading [Mana] and learning how to use it.

Living like a bird trapped in a cage –

Reika’s heart was getting colder and colder.

* * *

Of course, it was not the lord who made the decision, nor the generals who were in charge of supervising the construction, that destroyed and burned the fortress one by one.

Soldiers worked hard to construct the building, carrying each brick one by one and sweating.

The soldiers were now destroying the small fortress with their own hands.

‘There is no irony.’

I know that it can’t be helped as the times change, but when I see something like that happening so casually, the ego of modern people that still remains to some extent reacts with rejection.

The soldiers also had a bad expression on their faces as if they were wondering what they were doing.

Even if you are not a modern person, your sensibilities will not be particularly different from mine.

I thought it was no wonder that the two people I had met so far, Runarien and Iren, were very popular among the residents and soldiers of the territory.

Even though I couldn’t see the scene, I tried to help.

Perhaps it was because his military power was low, but he was in a situation where he quickly realized that rather than being helpful, he was becoming a hindrance and a hindrance when he looked at it calmly, so he stayed back.

He looks like he’s covered in sweat and panting just because he carried some bricks.

Still, since the person helping me destroy the soldiers was Irene and no one else, it would be a good thing that the image of me working with her was not viewed so negatively.

So, destroy the entire fortress.

The night before I left, I was sitting in front of the campfire thinking about what to do next.

at that time.

“Swen.”

Irene, who had been with me all day working on destroying the fortress, came up next to me as I sat holding a tray and spoke in a cautious tone.

“Is it okay if I sit down?”

“Of course.”

She sat next to me.

It was a bit too much, so I could feel her body lightly brushing against each other.

After that ceremony, I felt like her distance from me had strangely narrowed.

“Now, here.”

She handed me the cup on top of the tray she was holding in her hand.

“This… … Is it cold?”

“One of the soldiers had it. They said it was a reserve item.”

“Have the soldiers’ supplies been confiscated?”

She shook her head and said, embarrassed by my words.

“Ah… … no. It wasn’t confiscated. Me, I just borrowed… … ! Swen, I thought it would be nice to drink with you… … The soldier said it was okay… … !”

“Just kidding.”

She blushed at my words and puffed out her cheeks slightly.

She may not be the only one who doesn’t know this, but her behavior was not very cute.

“… … I think I’m playing a bit too much with my boss.”

After laughing a few times at that sight, I accepted the tea she gave me.

It felt like a warm energy completely enveloped my body.

“What’s going on?”

“I wonder when you will make a decision.”

resolve.

okay. Irene’s heart had already left Lin Brans.

I also didn’t plan on staying here for long.

However, there was still no news that Runarien, who was supposed to be my master, had raised an army.

In that case – it meant that I would inevitably have to leave again to serve another lord.

‘In the end, I have no choice but to live the journeyman life again.’

If I didn’t stand out in Brans County and played only moderately, I could have wasted my time more comfortably.

If I had done that, I would have lost Iren, who was next to me and looked at me with those eyes.

With that fact alone, I have not regretted my actions and decisions so far.

My body may be in a bit of trouble, but so what?

A loyal female knight with red hair is next to me and trusts me.

Her breasts are also big.

“I may have to spend time under another feudal lord for the time being.”

“Other princes?”

“Because Luna did not raise an army.”

“… … I guess so.”

She nodded and said.

“It doesn’t matter who it is. Because where you want to stay, I will also stay.”

As she said that, her eyes were very upright, without trembling even an inch.

“But as long as I remain here… … I hope you don’t show that you are too disoriented. Just enough for Lin to not notice. As before. Can you do it well?”

Irene smiled bitterly after hearing what I said.

“It’s okay, you don’t have to worry. Because that’s what I’ve always done.”

but.

It’s loyalty, it’s a noble spirit – well, it’s easy to say.

Her heart must have been rotting to a degree that cannot be explained in words.

“I will tell you as soon as the time comes.”

“Yes.”

So the two of us looked at the bonfire for a while in silence.

And at that moment-

“… … !”

I felt something leaning on my shoulder.

It was Irene.

She touched my shoulder… … I was leaning against it as a pillow.

When I turned my head to check on her, I could see that her face was as red as blush.

Even his ears turned bright red, and he looked up at me cautiously… … She asks me with a shy girlish expression, something you don’t normally see on her face.

“… … Do you hate it?”

“No, what… … I don’t hate it, but.”

“… … If you don’t like it… … Please let me stay like this for a moment.”

I can feel her body temperature.

The feel of her big breasts pressed against my arms was so vivid.

The scent of the tea leaves we drank just now made this atmosphere even more strange.

okay. I had no choice but to admit it honestly.

The fact that I’m a little excited.

‘… … .’

Come to think of it, this game. It was polygamy.

A man could marry up to four women.

Does that rule apply here too?

While thinking such foolish thoughts.

I spent time in front of the bonfire with Irene, feeling each other alive.

*

After finishing destroying the fortress, we returned to Annell Castle as soon as daybreak.

The advance was slow due to the large number of wounded soldiers, but since it was inside the territory, there was no need to move quickly.

Moreover, the number of healthy soldiers was much higher than right after the defeat in battle, as if Irene’s daily nursing was meaningless.

Arnel Castle, which I arrived at after a long time, was still bustling and peaceful, and the serenity felt like everything that had happened in the north was a lie.

Should I say that each and every facial expression of the people is noticeably different from the people living in Kelstein Castle?

Right now, if I just walked around this place, I wouldn’t even be able to tell if we were in a difficult time or if we were at war.

The first place we headed to was, of course, the royal castle where Rin resides.

Part of me wanted to go home to East Arnell Street and have a leisurely cup of tea with Irene, but we had work to do.

“… … I will take responsibility, so you don’t have to worry too much.”

One way or another, Kalinz seemed to know his current location well.

The decision to build a fortress and to send troops out in an unreasonable manner were all his decisions, not anyone else’s.

Irene and I just did what we were told.

I was concerned that I had protested, but I guess it could have been taken into account to some extent because I wanted to fight for my country.

As soon as we arrived at the castle, with Kalintz at the forefront, we immediately headed towards the throne room.

‘Is it time to finish this?’

This is, in a way, the true finale of the northern battle.

It was time to face Lord Lyn Brans.