episode_0031

As soon as I stood in front of Farfalle, a message suddenly appeared before my eyes!

[Which command would you choose?]

Then, 1:1 discussion commands to choose from float before my eyes, and I crush my opponent with a command with 100 intelligence power –

—-Of course, the same development did not occur.

If that had been the case in the first place, the status window would have appeared first when I came here.

In 1:1 discussions in the game, intelligence was the most important factor.

Just as a general with high military power slaughters a general with low military power in a 1:1 confrontation, the basic mechanism was for a general with high intelligence to send a general with low intelligence on a tour bus and send him on a tour, rather than the logic itself applied in a 1:1 discussion.

To begin with, the game itself wasn’t made in that much detail, and was basically a simple classic game.

However, as the game world has become a real world, if I, who has a high intelligence level, say something that matches the command compatibility, the opponent will say ‘Hmm, I see… … !’ Don’t say things like that and shake your legs and say that your health gauge bar is decreasing.

You really had to convince the other person.

Then – what I had to use wasn’t my intelligence level.

The truth that only I can know – things like the rules of this world that I learned while playing the game for 10,000 hours.

Those, and stabbing the opponent at a timing that makes you think, ‘Why does he know this?’

Those were the two points where the game had to be decided.

Those were my two weapons.

This place is not Lunarien County.

At least there was no one here like Luna who would listen straight to my argument, which sounded like I was just insisting.

In order for my story to sound believable, I have no choice but to show them that I know things they thought I did not know.

‘It’s about creating opportunities.’

At that time, Farfalle looked at me and spoke in a gentle tone.

“It’s okay to talk first.”

I nodded lightly to Farfalle, who gave up the first strike, and then opened my mouth.

“At this point, invading the Aecious Army is not a good idea.”

“Can you tell me why?”

“Before I tell you the reason, I would like to ask you something, conversely, to Mr. Farfalle – and also to your noble lord. ”

As I say that, I look over Farfalle’s shoulder –

I looked at Rin, who was sitting on the throne and looking at this place with an interesting expression.

she was smiling Fortunately, he didn’t seem to be in a bad mood.

If so, we can talk about it.

“Why haven’t you invaded the Eastern Aethus Army yet?”

“… … I will answer for you. Because the opportunity did not arise.”

“What do you mean by opportunity?”

“As you know, Aceers County has a national power that cannot be ignored. Although the territory is small, there are many highly talented generals, and the number of soldiers is also considerable, commensurate with the number of people living in the rich land of Balharat. No matter how small the territory is, if our army wants to attack it, we must be prepared to put other front lines in danger.”

I nodded after hearing that.

“Yes. I also 100% agree with Farfalle’s opinion. But that’s why I’d like to ask. Then why are you calling for an invasion of Balharat Castle now?”

“If the Acious Army attacks the Alefel Army, there will inevitably be a gap.”

“Is that really the whole reason? I think that the Aecious Army is capable enough to attack the Alefel Army and block our army.”

“If that was all it was, I wouldn’t have suggested it.”

At my seemingly pretentious words, she spoke with a hint of confidence, unable to hide it.

“… … This is consistent with what I just said. Because a genius opportunity has come to us.”

The opportunity has come.

In other words, it was impossible to invade if the opportunity did not come.

And in the current situation, there is only one chance. It was additional external intervention.

When I heard that, I shook my head.

Iren said that Charam came here to present the money.

In this game, the case of simply giving money was to use the [Betrayal] tactic with a probability of 99 out of 100.

Even though it wasn’t the result predicted by a brain with 100% intelligence – isn’t this a fact I can know after playing the game for 10,000 hours?

“If the policy is decided, everyone, including the lord, will be briefed on the situation… … I can’t tell you exactly yet.”

What she added added more truth to my guess.

Of course I can’t say it now. How would you say in front of so many people, ‘The Charam Army will coordinate with our army to attack the rear of the Aishous Army’?

She was a strategist in Brans County. Even if she talks nonsense like that, she will naturally gain trust based on the results she has shown and proven so far.

Just like Kane and Tifa, who began to believe in my abilities little by little during their time in the Lunarien Army.

Moreover, he said that he would immediately reveal what he plans to do when the policy is decided in the future, so he must be much more trustworthy than me under Luna, who had no choice but to tell the audience to trust him first.

then.

The person I need to shake now is neither Gwanja nor Rin.

The planner of this plan was Farfalle, the purple schemer standing before my eyes.

I deliberately made it seem like I knew something.

It looks very impressive, confidently, as if there is a great plan.

Slightly raise the corners of your mouth and speak in as relaxed a voice as possible.

“Farfalle. Are you thinking of a joint attack?”

“A joint attack?”

“Specifically… … I am asking whether you were thinking of a plan to make a secret pact with Mr. Charam and attack them simultaneously.”

“… … !!”

good.

I didn’t miss it.

For a moment, I could see her pupils shrinking.

She quickly regained her expression – but it was definitely catchable.

She was momentarily surprised when she heard what I said.

‘This is it.’

Well, because there was nothing else coming out other than this.

I continued the story as if I were asserting.

“If that is the case, I would like to say that we should not even launch an invasion. Charam Masakuru, the ruler of Charam County, is not a very trustworthy person. If it is you who proposed this plan first and not us, I think there is a high possibility that this is a trap aimed at our Brans army.”

“… … .”

This time, Rin behind Farfalle nodded with interest.

He seemed very focused on what I was saying.

“I would like to ask you one more thing. Did you also get information from the Charam Army that the Aethus Army was going to attack the Alefel Army?”

“… … .”

“If so, it would be correct to say that Alefel County is also in the same group.”

She didn’t say anything for a moment when I said that, but then she lifted her heavy lips.

“You speak quite assertively.”

After saying that, Farfalle strengthened her eyes as she looked at me.

He seemed surprised that I could see through his thoughts.

“I can’t tell you exactly yet… … Both Charam County and Alephel County are not on very good terms with Aishus County. This is a fact that is not difficult to know if you are even slightly involved in central politics. Swen has only recently joined Brans County, so you may not know much about him. The assumption that they are deceiving us through mutual agreement is improbable.”

She clumsily tries to provoke me, but it doesn’t work.

Now that I think about it, the [provocation] keyword doesn’t work for intelligence of 100 in the game, but the corners of my mouth naturally raised as I thought about this nonsense.

“Farfalle. I am very sorry, but no matter how close it is, you should not blindly trust facts that can be easily found in Brans County, which is a third country.”

“Foot.”

Lin heard me and laughed behind me.

Farfalle remained calm and spoke without being swayed by her appearance.

“I understand what you are saying, Swen. Certainly, Charam Masakuru, and by extension Alefel Zaramka, are small people who are not very trustworthy. Rather, because of that, it is reasonable to say that he does not betray.”

“Can I hear the rationale?”

“… … .”

She took a deep breath and opened her mouth.

“As Sween said, I will tell you this under the assumption that you are in secret communication with Mr. Charam. Their biggest goal is to keep their territory intact. They are men without ambition who are good as long as their power is recognized. The characteristic of such people is that if you can give them exactly what they want, they will be on your side more reassuringly than anyone else.”

What she meant was, ‘If you guarantee my safety, I will listen thoroughly to you, so this cannot be a secret operation.’

“In comparison, the leader of the Aicious army, Baranga Yuuri Aicious, is a monarch with outstanding abilities and ambition. From her perspective, if she obtains the territory of Charam County and the territory of Alefel County, it is like laying the foundation for making her name known on the continent in earnest. As such, I don’t think small-minded monarchs who want to maintain the status quo will cooperate with her. People aren’t stupid enough to help a woman who is always looking for their sex.”

It sounded plausible at first glance, but-

If you think about it carefully, you can see that there are quite a few holes to drill.

Was he embarrassed because he had discovered what I was doing behind the scenes?

what.

Because I didn’t come here to work as passionately as I did in Lunarien County.

I feel a little sorry for her, but I guess I’ll try to hold her back here.

“That’s exactly the point. Mr. Farfalle.”

“Yes? What… … .”

“Baranga Yuuri Aceers is an outstanding monarch. But have you ever wondered why Charam County and Alefel County still exist on the continent?”

“Well, that is.”

good. I was embarrassed.

I pushed a little harder.

“You can think of it simply. Imagine that Farfalle is Baranga Yuuri Acious. Before dealing with Brans, a powerful neighboring country, don’t you think the first step would be to solidify a strong foundation by clearing out weak countries?”

Farfalle couldn’t say anything – but she seemed to agree with me.

That’s right, because for the first time, I bit my lip as if I was angry.

But she was a smart woman. So, it would be the right choice to attack more here rather than giving time to think.

In order to persuade people watching this debate in the first place, the strategy of the debate was to show ‘as if’ rather than ‘I have the upper hand’ itself.

“But why didn’t they do that? If the premise is that she is not a stupid woman, then there must be a reason, right?”

“Reason… … Do you have any guesses?”

“I have some guesses.”

Of course it’s a lie.

But there was no need to reveal my hand by saying, ‘I don’t know about that.’

“Then, can you tell me? The basis.”

“Farfalle. Please recall what I just said. Wasn’t there a point where Mr. Farfalle directly said, ‘I can’t tell you yet’? I think there is a reason why you said that. So do I.”

“… … .”

Just as that person has something to hide, I also have the right to hide it.

Farfalle, who understood what I said, thought for a moment and then-

Soon he asked me a question.

“First of all, I will ask a question assuming that Swen’s opinion is correct. Let’s assume that it is true that suggesting such a secret joint attack plan to us was some kind of ruse, and that we were fooled by it. In that case, I think it would be a golden opportunity to use that strategy in reverse and hit the back of the Aceus army. Doesn’t it work? It’s like we figured out the ruse first. If you were asserting that opinion, I would agree with it too. But.”

Her voice became clearer.

Only now did I feel that she was sincerely treating me.

“Swen’s opinion is not ‘let’s take advantage of the plan’. General Irene’s opinion, which Swen agrees with, is to strengthen our defense by sending soldiers to the north. Do you still have any change in that opinion?”

“… … .”

Come to think of it, it was like that.

I came here to push Irene’s opinion.

Since the previous topic seems to be losing momentum, should I touch on this topic?

As expected, it seemed like he didn’t get the job as a strategist for free.

I can’t borrow the power of prediction, and since they won’t blindly trust me like Luna anyways, I have to use my words somehow… … .

However, even with a brain of 100 IQ, he only said, ‘It’s almost close,’ and did not say that it was the most efficient method.

In the first place, what is the difference between saying ‘yes’ and ‘almost close to it’?

‘The action itself is correct, but… … Does that mean the conclusion is different?’

It may not be the correct answer, but it means that the opinion is somewhat close to the correct answer.

The fact that an answer such as ‘almost close’ exists in a mechanism that only makes 100% correct predictions clearly reveals one fact.

That meant that Farfalle’s ‘reversal of the plan’ was not a very good method.

If that were the case, when I asked Farfalle’s opinion, not Irene’s opinion, I would have said ‘almost close’.

Because you are doing something related to Acious.

In summary, it meant that ‘using 56,000 troops to do something with the Aishous army’ itself was far from the most efficient method.

In that case, all that remains is Irene’s opinion.

The same logic applies here.

‘The action itself is correct, but the conclusion is different.’

Here, the phrase “almost close” came out.

‘In that case, sending soldiers to the north… … Is the story itself true? … ?’

It was highly probable that the decision was made to ‘send soldiers’ rather than ‘defense’.

Even I had a hard time finding what to say to the opinion that there was no need to defend itself anymore.

So let’s say sending soldiers is the right conclusion.

There were only two things that could be done by sending soldiers.

Strengthen the castle’s defenses even more.

Or gather them together and attack.

and-

‘… … !’

As soon as I realized that, a cold sweat ran down my spine.

It’s a guess that’s close to what I came up with, but… … then… …

‘If saying ‘strengthening defense’ is not the correct answer but is close to the correct answer, then the correct answer is… … !’

An unexpected compass result.

But I know that this compass is true.

I slowly opened my mouth.

“… … We must send soldiers to the north. I still agree with that opinion. However-”

“Then you are claiming a defense, right? I also have a lot to say here. First of all, the number of soldiers in the north, including those already building forts, is currently -”

“Farfalle. Please forgive my rudeness. However, I would like to tell you that my story is not over yet.”

Although I interrupted her, Farfalle first nodded and said, as if acknowledging that she had interrupted me.

“… … I’m sorry. You seem a little excited. Please tell us your opinion slowly.”

“It is true that we need to send troops to the north. However, you shouldn’t just focus your efforts on defense. No, just sending troops for defense is not enough.”

“… … Yes?”

Even Farfalle was surprised by my words.

Lin, who was watching the discussion with a relaxed expression, was also surprised.

Even the subjects within earshot of the discussion were astonished.

and… … Even Irene, the author of this policy, was surprised.

but.

What remains after excluding all ‘incorrect answers’ based on predictions.

No matter how absurd it may be, it is the correct answer.

A sparkling correct answer predicted by 100 intellect that goes beyond the logic of how it could happen.

I confronted her once more with that absolute ‘correct answer’ as my weapon.

“We must gather our forces in the north and invade Serpina’s territory.”