episode_0130

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It all started with that prediction.

‘Is it right to station troops gathered in places where recruitment is easiest?’

[Yes.]

My intelligence was 100. However, I didn’t suddenly become incredibly smart or stand out in strategy/tactics.

What I can do is know what the results will be.

That is also an unconditionally correct result.

This time too, we only came to the absolute conclusion that it was the most efficient for Serpina-kun.

It was unclear why stationing troops at Amir Castle was effective.

What I chose there was a reverse calculation.

If a conclusion is to be drawn, it is to calculate the circumstances under which this conclusion will inevitably be drawn.

So far, I think it’s worked out pretty well.

So, I came up with a hypothesis of my own.

That was, ‘The Aecious army will come up the river from Zeta Castle and attack.’

The reason I came up with that hypothesis was because, at least in my opinion, that was the only possibility.

Coming up the river? It was reckless, I knew it.

Does Acious have nothing to gain by going that far? Of course, I think so too.

Nevertheless, the reason why I insisted that way was because I had my own basis.

Before coming here, I was working in Aishus County.

The Aceers that I watched from the side were not a group that always acted rationally.

For example, I was confident that Jinor would never suggest ‘attacking against the river’. However, Anima is different.

The core members of the Aicious army, including Anima, regarded Serpina as an enemy, and so it seemed possible to carry out such an invasion, even if it was somewhat reckless, for the sake of internal unity.

They are the ones who abandoned me in the first place. Isn’t there anything strange about making such a decision?

A powerful testimony based on my own experience of being ultimately abandoned by Yuuri.

Based on that belief, I was able to be confident because I got an unconditionally correct prediction that said, “Yes.”

but-

No matter how much time passed, the area around Amir Castle remained quiet.

Even though scouts were deployed around the river from time to time, a peaceful time passed without any boats passing by.

‘… … what?’

At this point, I couldn’t help but feel anxious.

Has the guess I’ve been trying to get right so far been wrong for the first time?

No, if you think about it, this isn’t the first time you’ve missed the mark.

There was a time in the past when I was convinced that lightning would strike and acted, a meteorite ended up falling.

Well, since I am also human, I thought that someday I would be completely wrong.

So far, I’ve been able to figure it out using the knowledge I’ve accumulated while playing the game, but-

Just like when Tifa discovered the treasure chest containing the gold coins in Zeeland Castle, which is still vivid in my memory, there are consequences that cannot be predicted unless they happen later.

“When I think about it now, I think I just listed some plausible sentences to gloss over the situation.”

And now that I’ve been called by Serpina and asked those questions.

I had no choice but to admit that my hypothesis was completely wrong.

‘It wasn’t the Aishous army that was attacking.’

Enough time has already passed. If they had invaded, they would have been invaded a long time ago.

If more time is needed here, it is far from the ‘most efficient method’.

However, if that is the case.

‘Why on earth is stationing troops there the most efficient way?’

Whether the Aishous army invades or not, that is the second problem.

Since my brain predicted ‘yes’, it is absolutely correct.

In any case, stationing troops there in itself meant that it was the right decision.

In that case, it would be a good idea to mix it up a bit here.

Just like in the negotiation with Lin, it will eventually be revealed that I am right.

I worked hard to organize the words that seemed as plausible as possible in my head.

The opponent is Serpina von Eyngart. It will probably be a harder fight than ever… … There is an unconditionally correct conclusion behind me.

I slowly lifted the brush with my tongue.

“Master. The first thing I want to tell you is-”

no.

To be exact, I was trying to lift it.

“Master, General Zephyr has come to visit. He says there is an important issue that needs to be reported right away.”

I heard the footsteps of a soldier behind me, and then suddenly a general came to me.

The name is Zephyr. I felt like I had vaguely seen him before, but I wasn’t sure, so he seemed to be just another general.

The real problem is-

From then on, things suddenly started to take a strange turn.

“This thing was discovered… … !”

I glanced at what was in his hand.

It was Brophy with some sort of emblem engraved on it.

It looked similar to Serpina’s, but there was a strange difference.

and.

When Serpina saw that, a feeling of astonishment grew on her face.

After meeting Serpina, it was the first time she was so agitated since the first time I met her alone.

A few days later-

It was revealed that the pattern was used by Serpina’s deceased second brother, a man named Sidmid.

I had no choice but to know. Suddenly, several generals of Serpina’s army began to be captured one after another.

What bothered me the most was how I found that pattern.

It is said that the item was taken by mistake from a place where a soldier happened to enter.

That’s why, the moment I heard that it was a matter of luck that I was able to find it.

-I realize implicitly that it is not luck.

If troops had not been stationed at Amir Castle, there would have been no patrols to utilize surplus troops.

I don’t know the details, but I heard a rumor that among the military officers captured now, there are some quite big names, so if the treason had been successful, it would have been very difficult for Serpina.

As a result of examining the context – I was finally able to understand why a brain with 100 intelligence predicted that stationing troops at Amir Castle would be the most efficient way.

‘therefore… … After stationing the soldiers, I organized a defense unit, but since there was nothing else to do, I had them patrol the territory… … In the process, one soldier found the hideout of those who were plotting treason with an incredibly high probability, right? So you’re saying that conscription and then stationing soldiers is the most efficient way?’

After I finished thinking, I burst into laughter.

It wasn’t that I was thinking about laughing and I laughed, but it was literally so natural.

The expression “shedding” is exactly the right kind of laughter.

‘… … How on earth do I know that?!’

There are degrees of inverse calculation.

How on earth do you calculate this?

To summarize, it is like this.

[The number of troops in Amir Castle increases -> They are used as defenders, but no battles occur -> Why make fun of the troops, so they work hard to strengthen security while patrolling the territory -> Coincidentally, one of the soldiers discovers the rebels’ hideout -> Soldier Accidentally took an item from the house -> The item was an emblem -> As a result of a search based on physical evidence, the rebels were arrested early. -> It is the most efficient method because the Serpina army captures the rebels]

But, what I could tell was this.

[The number of troops in Amir Castle increases -> ??? -> Anyway, it is the most efficient]

Just two propositions!

Draw the above conclusion using only this?

I can assure you, it would have been impossible for anyone other than me.

There are degrees of hitting, but how can a person hit this?

‘under.’

Rather than just saying yes or no, would it be better if you could tell me in more detail?

Sometimes I provide a little more detail… … It was an empty hope as there was never an answer to the question ‘Why?’

Anyway, all those who plotted treason were executed –

After some time had passed, I received another call from Serpina.

The first thing I thought about after being called by her was how to handle this situation.

Anyway, I was right, the way she looked at me must have changed a little.

I prepared my own answer, but fortunately or unfortunately, she started to say things that I thought I would say first.

“… … Swen.”

“Yes. Please tell me.”

“It will be like this… … Did you know everything?”

“… … .”

no. I’m not God, so how do I know this?

“You know, Swen. Among the traitors caught this time, that woman… … There was Sika.”

Really???

I barely managed to hide my surprise.

This is my first time hearing this.

No, wait. then… … Aren’t you mistaken in thinking that I deliberately diverted my words?

“So, you heard a reason that I don’t quite understand. The opinion was, ‘We need to prepare for the Aceers army that will come up the river.’ Now that I think about it, it seems like the only option to come to that conclusion… … ? If there is a civil unrest in a nearby village, or there is a possibility of a rebellion in a nearby castle, there is no reason to deploy soldiers there… … !”

Serpina spoke to me with a tension I had never seen before, wondering what was so exciting.

She also has so many different expressions – that was the only thought in my head at this moment.

“But, Swen, you couldn’t tell everything! One of the traitors is among the group, and I won’t listen unless you give me a straight argument! so… … He used the fact that he was in Aishus County to create such a hypothesis. A very plausible hypothesis that seems to be able to convince me as much as possible!”

‘also… … .’

While I was letting go, a situation that was frighteningly favorable to me developed.

this… … The real power of 100 intelligence… … ?

“That’s it… … It was something invisible.”

Oh, that’s right.

I also said something like that.

To put it roughly, I was confident that it would be plated later. I’m probably right anyway.

But now the situation is… … It’s not just plating.

Doesn’t the person I am now look like just a diamond to her?

Well, otherwise… …

Serpina’s golden eyes wouldn’t have burned as if they were going to eat me.

“You are everything… … I knew everything… … ! And, in order to somehow let me know that, I was giving desperate advice… … That’s not true, Swen… … ?”

What should I say?

Wouldn’t it be better to be positive for now?

Basically, I was in a position where I could only do anything if I had to be trusted by the monarch.

Didn’t you feel this keenly in Brans County and Aceers County?

If this is some kind of opportunity given to me… …

I slowly lowered my head as gracefully as I could.

Then, after using mind control to say ‘I am a loyal servant to Serpina’, I answered in the most pathetic voice possible.

“It was dangerous in many ways, but it was your decision to listen to me. I am just grateful that I can be of help to you.”

good.

At this level, she will trust me too, right?

In order to return safely to the Lunarien Army later, it was necessary to first gain their trust.

Honestly, I don’t think so, but her nickname is Tyrant.

Even in the game, Serpina often showed her cruel side. Wasn’t she the one who executed me in the first place?

So, don’t be overly incompetent. My judgment was that if I gained enough trust, I would be able to leave this place safely when the time came.

Her answer was easily predictable.

After being somewhat surprised, I thought, ‘That’s great. Swen. I am very amazed by your insight. Wouldn’t it end by saying, ‘It would be nice to use that ability for others in the future?’

As for making a fuss, she was far from the Serpina I had ever seen.

… … I thought so.

“Ah… … !!”

Until I saw Serpina’s ecstatic expression.

‘Uh… … ?’

“Swen, really… … Really, you are a really interesting man… … Right now, I am feeling thrilled for the first time in my life. Do you feel it? To you too… … This heart of mine… … !”

What she was like was as if she couldn’t control herself.

He looked at me as if I were a huge fan who had found something so lovely that he was getting goosebumps all over his body.

no… …

I’m not at that level??

Of course, my unreachable cries cannot be reached.

If you’re a monarch, shouldn’t you be able to just say ‘Hmm, that’s the point’ and move on resolutely?

Seeing them so surprised just because they got it right in the first place… … Maybe she’s less relaxed than I thought.

Serpina immediately got up from her throne and started coming closer to me.

Then, he lifted my chin so that he was at eye level with me.

… … It has a citron scent.

It’s a smell I’ve smelled a few times… … This time, in addition, it feels like an overly strong, very personal scent.

Not only the citron scent… … This is Serpina’s scent.

There is something deep and intimate about the human being called Serpina that can only be known to those who have shared each other’s body type-

I sense that it is taking aim at me.

“Be yours, Swen.”

Creepy!

Goosebumps quickly ran up my spine and up to the top of my head.

The nerve cells in my head fiercely warned me.

To this woman… … Get eaten… … !

“The body and mind… … Serve this body. If not… … !”

She said so.

Hold that beautiful face close to me.

… … pretty.

Stupidly, she was so beautiful that I couldn’t help but think of that first thing.

Golden eyes, pure white skin, the sound of her heavy breathing, her big breasts that inevitably pass by me as she approaches me, the sweet scent of citron that ties it all together… …

―――I will break you.

At the moment when Serpina, who had come so close that our noses touched when she fell, made a one-sided sentence toward me, I realized a fact so clear that there was no need for prediction.

I might… … Even if you take a wrong step, you may have taken a wrong step.