episode_0267

The front line of the Bran’s army, Zeeland Castle.

“Are you saying that the Kalintz Army has definitely calmed down?”

“Yes, that’s right.”

Being in the central continent, the biggest topic of conversation had to be the terrible plague that had swept through the central region.

The Bran’s Army, which had locked its borders long ago after seeing Serpina’s actions, was the only country in the central continent that was not affected by the plague.

“It is impossible to deduce exactly what is happening in the Chell County area or in the Aishus County area, which is believed to be the direct source of the epidemic, at this stage… …but I have heard that they seem to have calmed down for the time being.”

“Yeah. Thank you for your hard work, Belut. It must have been burdensome to go around and find out things in this situation, but if it weren’t for you, no one could have done it.”

“That… I just did what I had to do, my lord. If you tell me to, I’ll jump into a pit of fire.”

Looking at Belute, who was kneeling and speaking to her in a serious tone, Lin said with a smile.

“Hahaha, that’s difficult. From now on, you’re the one who will work harder for me than anything else.”

Now, I’ve decided that I’ll never do anything stupid like antagonizing someone who works for me again―

“It is an honor, my lord. I will gladly offer this body for the revival of you and the House of Bran!”

After sending Velut away like that, I approached Farfalle, who was looking at the map next to me and organizing the situation.

“What do you think?”

“… … I understand that Kalintz did not have many troops available because he led his forces to invade Chell County during the height of the plague. ”

“The plague… … Now that I think about it, what happened to that?”

“If you say that… … ?”

“What Yuuri was talking about. The claim that Serpina used magic to spread the plague.”

Of course, Farfalle knew about that story too.

Because it has been the hottest topic on the continent recently.

Even if a wizard appeared, he caused a plague? If you just look at the sentence, there was nothing strange about it.

And if the instigator was the infamous Serpina, it would sound even more plausible –

“That’s… … In contrast to the Serpina Army risking their lives to run a relief camp, the Aesus Army turned a blind eye to the people of the territory dying from the plague, so it seems that the anti-Serpina Army did not form the kind of sentiment she wanted. Rather, it feels like they were treated the other way around.”

“You got hit?”

“Yes. It’s as if Serpina drew a big picture to induce Yuuri to react that way… … I think that, but I don’t have much evidence for it. ”

“… … .”

Lin asked with her eyes closed, thinking of the white-haired bookworm.

Did you do it?

Did you expect this to happen and put Yuuri in a corner?

Of course, no answer comes.

In any case… … In this huge public opinion war, the Serpina Army won and the Aesus Army lost. All that remained was the result.

“I had been judging the Aishas Army as a great threat… …but seeing her recent behavior, I think her country may have been overrated.”

“Well, in a way, what we lost to Aishus wasn’t like we lost to Yuuri.”

“My lord… … .”

Farfalle started to say something, but then shook his head.

The past is the past. We must now move on to the future.

She changed her gaze and looked straight at Lin as she spoke.

“My lord, I think I must not miss this opportunity.”

“What do you think will happen with the plague?”

“It will be over soon. I think it will be a good time for our military to prepare for the last time.”

“… … Yeah.”

Lin slowly opened her eyes.

The fact that the Bran’s Army was divided into three parts and that they lost many things, but they still had some breathing room.

As long as I was alive, I had to prove that the Brands had not yet fallen.

“I think it’s time to tell my foolish second brother, who has been stuck in the safe capital city without achieving anything despite his high spirits, how scary his younger sister was when she pushed him away with her female body and became the successor to the monarchy. Isn’t that right?”

“My lord… … !”

It may have sounded a bit arrogant, but… … from Farfalle’s perspective, he was actually glad that she seemed to have regained her energy.

Yeah. If it’s Lin, it should look like this.

A conquering monarch of overwhelming prowess who struggles to put everything under his feet. Isn’t that Lynn Branth!

“I think we should prepare for war in earnest. Our target is the Kalintz Army. As soon as we conquer the Kalintz Army… …let’s also take care of the Chel Army where my older brother is. Parpale, you deliver to the rear. Can you do it?”

“Yes! Of course!”

Lin slowly closed her eyes and thought.

There have been so many things going on, but… … at this very moment, I feel a tiny opportunity shining down on me like a flash of lightning.

‘I will definitely let you know who is the true owner who should sit on the throne of the Bran’s Army… … Brother.’

Lin’s blue eyes were shining more intelligently than ever.

The arrogant and talented daughter of the Bran family has just begun to open the prelude to the reconstruction of her blue-light dream.

* * *

――The southern part of the continent, where the balance was broken.

The Karelian army, which had suffered a near-destructive blow in the Siege of Tepelo Castle, was in a situation where it could not possibly stop the Lunarian army, which had reorganized its forces and was beginning to advance into the territory in earnest.

In fact, the Lunalian side’s attack force was annexing the Karelia Army’s territories one by one at a speed that would be recorded in history.

The commander-in-chief is Lord Lunalien, the chief of staff is Zinor, and the supply officer is Kyle.

The two young bloods of the Lunalian Army – Francis and Charlotte – took the lead, and the lieutenants, including Metz, backed them up.

In addition, Aaron and Gustav, who have newly become generals, are adding their strength to this blitzkrieg.

It was called a battle to occupy the territory, but in reality it was like burglary, so it was only natural that the territory would collapse at the speed of light.

In a raid of this scale, there was no need for Tifa, who used magic, to stand at the forefront.

Ginordo Tifa also strongly advised that he should rest for the time being.

The Karelian Army’s de facto dream team consisting of Vanessa, Sade, and Cecil was shattered, with only Sade’s death and the two others barely surviving.

Of course, there was no way that those who were merely castle lords could stop the rapid advance of the Lunalian army.

Some people, realizing that there was no way to turn this situation around, opened the gate with their own hands.

The voices of those who strongly condemned the actions were quite loud, as the Karelian military, which values trust above all else, and the Lunalian military, which has inherited the Karelian military’s policies to some extent,

“If we all share the same will to create a peaceful world, I think it’s okay if we don’t fight to the end.”

Instead of blaming those people and committing honor killings, Luna chose to allow them to continue their role as lord.

Since there was a need for people to manage the territory of the Karelian Army anyway, it was an inefficient decision to repeat meaningless killings in the name of God.

Whatever it was, for the fledgling Lunalian army, whose career began with rebellion, they needed as many allies as possible.

In that way, I spent my time conquering the Karelian military territory like a hot knife through butter.

Before they knew it, the sight of the advance party began to include the spire of the capital city, Madeleine, with its green flag fluttering in the wind.

“Madeleine Castle… … .”

Jinor approached Luna, who had a complicated expression on her face as she looked at the spire.

“You have one step left, my lord.”

“One step… … .”

There were also a few estates behind the Château de Madeleine.

Even so, if the Madeleine Castle, which was a de facto symbol and stronghold, were to fall, these were places that were likely to be annexed without a fight.

Luna recalled the first time she came to the Château de Madeleine.

When everyone was wary of him, a foreigner and once a monarch of a small country, the image of Karelia, who had kindly accepted him with a smile and even entrusted him with the position of lord, flashed through Luna’s vision at that moment.

‘… … .’

Luna buried her guilt deep in her heart.

He just took the opportunity when it came. In fact, he doesn’t regret this action itself because if he hadn’t taken the opportunity, there was a very high chance that his life would have been in danger because of Vanessa.

This regret is also a burden that he must bear as a monarch.

Whether they were tyrants or virtuous rulers, those who held the title of monarch were ultimately beings who stained the swords they held with human blood.

All they can do is fulfill their wishes, which are constantly weighing down on their shoulders – the weight of the blood they have shed.

To drive out the villainess Serpina, and bring peace to the continent. And… … to keep the promise with that person.

“… … Everyone.”

Luna turns her head and looks at those who came with her.

Bookworm Jinor, Kyle, Charlotte and Francis who have helped him since the Kane days, and Gustav and Aaron who came running back to him without forgetting their promise.

And those who bet everything on the possibility of Lunalien instead of Karelia, including Metz.

“This will probably be the last battle with the Karelian army. The enemy will be sieging with the spirit of a desperate fight. Please lend me a little more strength until the end.”

There is only one strategy.

Conquering the enemy’s capital, Madeleine, with 35,000 soldiers remaining, with 100,000 soldiers.

It was a battle that I had no choice but to win, but… … I could never let my guard down.

“Ginor, if you feel anything strange, please let me know.”

“Understood, my lord.”

Even though I said that, I wasn’t really worried or anything.

Because the Lunalian army will win anyway.

Jinor no longer had any doubts about the ‘victory of the Lunarian army’.

Because what he says is absolutely true. If the man said, ‘I am the monarch who will unite the continent,’ then that is as good as an absolute fact.

After finishing her story with Jinor, Luna sighs softly and speaks to everyone one last time.

It was Luna’s foolish sincerity that had the fate of having to send her comrades to the battlefield.

“Everyone… …Please, don’t die until the end.”

* * *

So, after the troops were reorganized to some extent-

Finally, the Lunalian Army’s occupying forces quickly headed towards the Karelian Army’s capital, Madeleine.