Betrayed by My Best Friend and Dumped by My Fiancée, I’ve Decided to Enjoy Life as I Please ~ For Some Reason, a Bunch of Crazy Fanatics Keep Pledging Their Loyalty to Me~
As soon as Grave agreed to surrender to the Black and White Dragon, the military meeting began to discuss countermeasures against the empire and Stampede.
The location was also changed from the audience hall to the strategy meeting room.
“How do you plan to counter them? We have about 3,000 men. I hear you have 200. ……”
Grave asked me, but I had no idea what to expect.
I’m not an expert at running things on the grand scale of armies, let alone in battle.
The other day, I was acting like I was a very astute and skilled strategist after having created an atmosphere of mystery by meddling in something I wasn’t an expert in.
I left it to Iris to explain.
“My plan is for us to deal with the Empire and Lionel’s people to deal with the Stampede.”
“Whaa! You’re going to fight the Imperials with only 200! Under the circumstances, it would be best if Lionel and the mixed forces would clash with the Empire, or you would deal with the Stampede!!”
Someone who seemed to be a military strategist on Lionel’s side raised his voice, as if he didn’t like Iris’s plan.
But if I were on Lionel’s side, I would say the same thing.
Because 200 people are going to challenge thousands of people in an important battle for the survival of the country.
It would be insane.
“Your questions are valid. So I will answer them one by one. First of all, the method of creating a mixed army. This is a definite no-no.”
“W-Why not? It would be more constructive to devote some forces to the Empire than to a stampede that may happen at any moment.”
“The reason is simple. It disturbs the chain of command and, above all, it is a distraction. Unless you can get your army to follow my orders without a stitch of disruption, can you …… do it?”
It can’t be done.
Even I, who am not familiar with war, understood this.
This kind of military action is normally made faster and more precise by training over and over again.
However, this was our first time as commanders, and we were mixed with an army we had never met before.
Even if Lionel sends another commander to lead the army, there is no way that an army with multiple chains of command can be strong.
“..mmm. That certainly makes sense. So why is it that you and your people are not dealing with the Stampede? We may be 3,000 strong, but we are strong enough to stand up to a few thousand imperial troops.”
Before the Strategist can say anything again, Grave nods his head in affirmation of Iris.
But the question posed next certainly seemed to go either way.
Stampede seems easier, and I’d like take over if I can though
“Certainly this one can go the other way.”
“Hou, Then why did you say earlier that you were going to fight the Empire? You are not suggesting that we are a weak force that can be easily defeated by the Empire, are you?”
Grave quietly questioned Iris, but there was a definite look of rage in his eyes.
If she were to shake her head, he would be able to immediately cut Iris down with the sword hanging from his waist.
“I don’t think so. The beastmen’s army is famous for its strength, and I would like to rely on them once they come under our control. However…”
“Just what?”
“We, or rather these two, are going to deal with it, but if these two fight in an enclosed place like the forest, the entire forest could be wiped out, you know? If you don’t mind changing the ecosystem and people’s lives, then we’ll go deal with Stampede.”
“!?”
With that, Iris introduces Claire and Serena to Grave.
Eh? What’s that?
Are you two going to wipe out all the forests on this map……?
This map shows a huge area though. ……?
“T-They are both still children, aren’t they!? And just the two of them? You’re mocking us, you know that?!”
“ Haa…… a bit much. How can you be so distracted by appearances that you can’t see the strength of these two ……”
“What ……?”
The military strategist began messing with her again, and Iris sighed.
Then, the military strategist’s face was suddenly tinged with anger as she threw words of provocation at him.
Is it okay for a military strategist to be this angry?
I wish Grave would have a firm grip on the reins of this guy.
“Hello, Uncle. My name is Claire. Nice to meet you.”
“U-uncle …….”
“Yes, I’m her sister, Serena. …… Nice to meet you. ……”
So why are you two introducing yourselves as if nothing happened!
The Lionel people can’t hide their bewilderment anymore!
The two of you are giving carefree smiles.
“May I? Uncle. If you don’t understand, I’ll tell you. I’m saying that me and Serena are going to win this war. All you have to do is to stop thinking about all this and listen to what Iris says.”
“What…?!”
“You are out of line, onee chan. Even the beastmen are desperately trying to protect their country, so don’t say anything rude. I’m sorry everyone…my sister said something rude…”
Serena bowed her head to Grave in a well mannered manner.
Grave looked stunned as too many things happened all at once.
“You guys perhaps…’Military Guidance’ and ‘Celestial Maneuvers’…?”
“Ara, so the king knows our names.”
“I-I’m so sorry …….”
The names, me, Iris, and others in Mitsurugi, were not the ones we gave ourselves.
The fighting style of each became a rumor among the people and became established.
So it’s not strange that they are both known by that name.
“I didn’t realize you were such little girls. ……”
“What? Are you making fun of me?”
“No, I’m not. Strength does not depend on gender or appearance. I’m just a little surprised.”
“Hmm. You know what I mean.”
“Onee chan!”
They really are two opposites. ……
It’s cute that the younger sister Serena is getting impatient next to the victorious older sister Claire.
I think all the information has come at once, and they are starting to calm down.
“King. I’ll repel the imperial army in the name of military leadership. So promise me. If we defeat the imperial army as promised and protect Lionel in this battle, you must pledge your absolute loyalty to me.”
And then, all at once, I was brought back to reality.
What the hell are you talking about!
She said it’s just fine in moderation!
Even if we make him a vassal state, if we don’t get involved, that means it’s the same as it always has been right!?
“Hmm. If you can save us, save us.
If it comes to that, I’m willing to cooperate with the Black and White dragon Group. I made a promise to Iris-dono a while ago.”
“Yes. A wise decision. If you make a mistake in that promise and try to avenge it to Rex-sama……”
At that moment, magical power so dense that it was difficult to breathe flowed out of Claire and Serena.
The light vanished from their eyes and they looked down at the beasts ruthlessly.
“We will wipe this country off the world map.”
“We will show no mercy to those who harm Rex sama.”
Serena, who I had expected to be calm and collected, was not at all hesitant to intimidate the Grave.
When the two of them put away their magic, the beastmen slumped to the ground one after another.
Grave, who is clearly an expert in martial arts, was sweating profusely and looked at them with a mixture of fear.
“Now do you see the difference in power between the Black and White dragon and Lionel? Do not even think of challenging us, even if by mistake. If you do, …… our swords will pierce you without leaving you behind.”
Iris concluded and the war council ended.
You …… have gone too far, no matter what you think!!!!!
The war hasn’t even started yet and I’ve seen countless outbursts.
I got sick to my stomach just thinking about what will happen when the war with the empire starts from now on.
-Maiban