episode_0072

A conference room with an old-fashioned atmosphere.

Commander Munchi was looking at the surrounding terrain with a serious expression.

The battle with Richie was won, but the situation was not completely turned around yet.

“This battle was a remarkable victory, but the situation is not yet completely resolved.”

“That’s because it was an overwhelming number to begin with.”

Although we have reduced the number of undead significantly, our numbers are still smaller.

“And I got some bad news.”

“What’s the news?”

“The enemies have surrounded the city and cut off the supply line.”

Rich guy… he’s quite clever.

A situation where there were difficulties in securing food from the beginning.

If you completely block the supply route, it will be difficult to last long.

“It’s definitely not a very good situation.”

“It looks like we’ll have to launch an attack.”

An all-out war fought on a vast plain.

The last battle was a battle where we took advantage of the defensive side, but if we fight directly, we cannot guarantee victory.

“The number of undead has decreased, but is it still possible to win if we fight them head-on?”

“···”

For a moment, a quiet silence falls over the conference room.

Judging by his pensive face, it must not be easy.

“··· At least I think we have a better chance than before.”

“It means that it is difficult to be certain of victory.”

It’s not a crowd.

This victory was possible thanks to the large amount of holy water poured out.

If you go out and fight directly, there will inevitably be a limit to the amount of supplies you can take with you.

No matter how effective it is, you can’t keep carrying around a jar full of water.

“But we can’t back down. Even at this moment, food is running out.”

Time is running out and the odds are slim.

No matter how I think about it, I feel like I’m going to lose.

“I think it would be better to find a better way.”

There’s a saying that goes, “The more urgent it is, the more you have to go back.”

Of course, if you become isolated and die, it will be the end, but that doesn’t mean you can just go out and do whatever you want.

“I know what you mean. But we don’t have time. If only there was a groundbreaking method like last time··· ”

Munch looked at me with a hint of anticipation.

Even if I look at it like that, nothing in particular comes to mind.

“We need a method that has quick results in a short period of time.”

“That’s right.”

“Ugh··· ”

If there had been such a method, it would probably have been used not only on Earth but also in other worlds.

At least if there is such a method, he, as a seasoned commander, would know it, so it would be good to recall his knowledge from Earth.

“I’ll think about it a bit.”

I search through my vague memories.

Is there any way to make a battle more advantageous in a short period of time?

Things like tanks and fighter jets would be impossible in this world, so we need to think about ways to improve the capabilities of infantry.

But even after thinking about it for a long time, no clear solution came to mind.

“Hoo··· “

A deep sigh that comes out on its own.

Rarely do solutions come to mind that seem feasible given the investment of time and budget.

But I couldn’t think of any method that could be used right away.

“As expected··· It’ll be difficult.”

“···Let’s think about it some more. ”

We need to maximize our chances of winning.

If we were to lose, something terrible would happen that we would not even want to imagine, since we have already provoked the enemy and launched a surprise attack.

My head started to hurt so bad that it felt like it was going to split open, probably because I was squeezing my brain.

I feel like taking some headache medicine.

“Should I take some medicine? Wait… Medicine? ”

When I think of medicine, one thing comes to mind.

drug.

A dangerous substance that acts on the nervous system and causes complex effects.

But in the current situation, it might be useful.

In fact, narcotic painkillers were administered to patients with severe pain and were useful in wartime.

“Can I get drugs in the city?”

“It won’t be easy, but it’ll be possible to manufacture.”

Drugs are very potent relative to their volume and weight.

If it has the right effects, it could be used as a doping drug.

“I need a drug that will heighten my nerves and enhance my reflexes and agility. Enough to give to all my soldiers.”

“Are you planning to use it on soldiers?”

Munch looked at me, frowning.

Even in this world, drugs don’t have a very good image.

As a good commander, it would be unpleasant for him to give drugs to his soldiers.

“It’s better than all of us dying together. Is that possible?”

“··· It’s possible.”

That’s fortunate.

This will allow us to maximize the combat capabilities of our infantry.

It’s a method I don’t really want to use, but I guess I’ll have to accept some side effects if I want to see results in the short term.

“By the way, how do they treat drug addicts here?”

“They are using a method of tying up the addicted person, providing food, and treating them with healing magic until there are no aftereffects.”

It is a rather drastic treatment.

But if there are no aftereffects, the practicality of the method I am thinking of will increase.

Even if you use magic, it’ll be difficult to heal in many ways, but it’s better than dying right away.

“Then let’s go this way. In this situation, this is the only way to increase your chances of winning. You have to survive first, so whether you get treatment or not, you can do it.”

Munch, who was listening to the story, closed his eyes for a moment.

The fact that he doesn’t refute it right away means that he is somewhat convinced.

But you might feel reluctant to use it right away.

There is no record of drugs being used in warfare in the history of this world.

Because in the long run, the loss is big.

But if it’s a short-term battle, it’s a different story.

Win first, heal later.

When Munch opened his eyes again, he had calm eyes, as if he had been convinced by the method.

“Certainly···you’re right. Given our current situation, that’s the only way.”

“If I had a little more free time, I would have tried another way.”

“I know. Phew… But I can’t help but feel uneasy.”

“Instead, I will take responsibility for Richie’s neck.”

I’ve done everything I can to prepare for this.

All that’s left is for me to destroy Richie myself.

As long as our forces don’t fall behind, the fight between me and that guy will decide the outcome.

“Please.”

Munchie looking at him with a determined expression.

His eyes showed trust in his colleagues.

“Please leave it to me.”

I guess I should prepare at least one last plan just in case.

*****

People moving busily.

What the pharmacists were moving, which smelled like medicine, was a pure white powder.

“Receive payment in order without fail!”

At Munch’s command, the soldiers line up and receive the powder.

Everyone knew it was a drug because it was explained to them in advance.

“Thank goodness there are no problems up to this point.”

He sits on a hard wooden chair and carefully observes the faces of the soldiers who have been given drugs.

They all had solemn expressions on their faces.

If it were normal times, there would have been a lot of complaints and grievances about drugs.

Any normal person would be well aware of the dangers of drugs.

But the urgency of the situation convinced them.

“Well··· I don’t think it’s just that.”

The soldiers were praying to God with serious faces or looking up with eyes of longing.

In particular, the faces of those looking at me had a burdensome expression, as if I was looking at some legendary warrior.

It’s not that I don’t understand.

You probably know from the last battle that I’m a capable fighter, and I’ve already advertised myself as a warrior.

When people feel anxious, they tend to look for something to rely on.

And it’s not necessarily a bad thing.

At least it’s better than being anxious and having an accident or deserting.

After a while, when the drug distribution was finished, Munch approached and spoke to me.

“Everything is ready.”

“The only thing left is to hit it directly.”

“That’s what it is.”

He stands up from his chair and looks around at the soldiers in a relaxed manner.

Arrogantly, as if victory was certain.

“The warrior is with us!”

“Rene will also look down on us!”

“The warrior will defeat the enemies!”

Just bluffing can boost the morale of your soldiers.

It seems that sometimes appearances are important too.

Munch shouted in a commanding voice to the soldiers whose morale was at its peak.

“Everyone, prepare to go!”

The sound of soldiers moving in unison echoes around.

The confident, large sound of footsteps and the clanking of armor and weapons.

They were moving forward with a solemn expression, ready to face death.

With drugs in his pocket.

After the cult leader’s actions, drugs come next…

I really have nothing to say even if I get punished by heaven.

“Well··· Well, I guess the goddess doesn’t want her followers to die, so it’s okay.”

It was the beginning of a historic moment in which drugs were first introduced into warfare in this world.

It doesn’t seem like a very good history though.