Published at 11th of January 2021 04:07:01 PM
Chapter 169
Translator: Raizu
Editor: Shirayuki
Chapter 169 – Entering Istraea
[Margrave Ares Schwarzer, hooray!]
[Hurray for the Margrave Army of Schwarzer!!]
Many people of Istraea cheered toward the reinforcements who saved their city… no, saved their country .
[Hurray to the Arcadia Empire!!]
Some even bear the name of the Arcadia Empire, which was a hypothetical enemy .
Ares rode Sein and moved forward with a cramped smile .
[I’m not used to this kind of thing…]
[From their point of view, we are their saviors… So this kind of hospitality is obvious I guess?]
Shu and others who were next to him were sneering as a matter of course .
[Sigurd and Darius will be arriving here tomorrow… So for the time being, let’s meet them first before thinking about the next battle . And also…]
Ares glanced at the window of a building . When I squinted, I saw men staring at me bitterly .
[It looks like Istrea isn’t solid either . ]
[There are those kinds of small people everywhere, but if they are malicious, we can make predictions based on what you can read…]
[I don’t think they can understand that . Well, Alfredo will probably get rid of them early before they make any moves because he’s excellent . ]
Ares said that and laughed, and proceeded toward the castle gate .
Istraea Castle, Throne room .
Sitting at the center is Irene, who is currently reigning as the Regent as Queen Istraea .
Beside that is Chancellor Erdan, and on the contrary, Alfredo, who looked confident .
Some malicious intent had been directed toward such Alfredo . When you listen to them, you can hear the voice of grudges .
[That traitorous guy… He sold Istraea to Arcadia . ]
[…what kind of demands will they ask? It probably would be the same as if you were invaded either by Byzeld or Dormadia . ]
Eldan sighs deeply at the poisonous words .
[Those idiots… their heads would have been separated from their necks if we’re being invaded… How come they didn’t realize that…]
However, Alfredo, who was exposed to the malicious intent, laughed with a cool face .
[Well, let me just say… sooner or later, they will be rewarded too . ]
While saying so, Alfredo looks at Irene’s face . She also has the expression that looked like her heart is not here at all .
The Margrave army defeated the two nations who had overrun the eastern continent and almost swallowed Istrea in just one battle . It is the first meeting with the young hero Ares Schwarzer who led that army . No matter how much she has been in charge of national affairs for many years as a regent, it is no wonder she is nervous .
Depending on her response, Istrea could be in jeopardy again .
(Or perhaps something else… maybe she is worried about that person . )
Alfredo apologizes to her in his heart . During the other day’s conversation, Irene nodded to Alfredo’s proposal .
She is also a politician, but she is also a woman . Even if I understand the importance of the proposal I proposed the other day, I think she is reluctant to accept it from the bottom of her heart .
When Alfredo was thinking about that…
The soldier rushed into the throne room and said that Ares Schwarzer had arrived . His words change the atmosphere in the throne room immediately .
While watching the situation, Alfredo stopped thinking at once and thought about what was about to begin .
When Ares entered the throne room, the eyes of those who were there gathered at him .
The dignified appearance of wearing a white armor with the dignity of a King . Coupled with his neat features, it’s like watching a mythical Hero .
In addition, a foreign swordsman standing next to him made his figure even more appealing .
The aristocrats, who only knew the peacefulness of Istraea and knew nothing about the outside world, were silent as if they were drunk .
(Muu… As I expected… He changed the air in this room in an instant…)
Alfredo cannot hide his surprise when he saw the situation .
The suspense that had filled the room and the malicious thoughts of the aristocrats earlier were instantly crushed .
The heavy air flowed into the entire room . It was Irene’s words and actions that broke that situation .
When she stood up, she went downstairs and knelt deeply .
[My name is Queen Irene and I’m the Regent of the Kingdom of Istraea . I don’t know how to thank His Excellency Margrave for the reinforcements . Thank you very much . ]
The Queen bowed her head, which is an act of decency . The Istrea aristocrats were amazed at the sudden event .
Ares also opens his mouth without worrying about the appearance of such aristocrats .
[Raise your head, Your Majesty Irene . I am a friend and only a nobleman in the Arcadia Empire . It will not be a good example to others if the Lord of this land bows her head . ]
When he laughed, Ares gently took Irene’s hand and let her stand and return to the throne .
Irene turned her gaze on their touching hands and blushed a little… but soon she returned to the face of the politician and then she tightened his expression and sat on the throne .
After that, Chancellor Erdan told Ares a formal courtesy and Ares heard it [while standing]… it was a ritual that seemed to need to follow the rules…
Both Irene and Alfredo… and many aristocrats turned their consciousness toward [Ares himself] more than the content .
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After the ritual in the throne room ended, Ares was sent to the private room next to the throne room . Only Ares and Shu are there .
Ares looks at the room .
A private room that seems to be everywhere in the royal castle . However, he did not overlook the fact that the room was magically prevented from leaking to the outside .
[Well… Is it apparently the main subject from here? I can’t let my guard down . ]
As Ares reads the situation, after a while, Queen Irene, the Chancellors Erdan and Alfredo, who govern state affairs, enter the room .
Three people who move the country appear in this confidential room… This is apparently the true intention of Istrea . Ares prepared and waited for their words .
After seeing the three sit in their respective seats… Irene suddenly bowed deeply towards Ares .
[Thank you very much for this time . Thanks to you, my Istrea was able to keep a lifeline . ]
[Your Majesty… as I said earlier…]
[There are no other subordinates in here . At least please let me thank you . ]
Like her, Eldan and Alfredo also bowed .
[Ares-dono… I also want to say my gratitude . Thank you very much . If you hadn’t come, our necks would have already been lying around . ]
[…we are allies . We have a [secret agreement] with Alfredo there . You don’t have to be afraid like that . ]
When he said that, Ares smiled and opened his mouth .
[Rather than that… let’s talk about what’s important now . What should we do in the future?]
Irene and the others nodded to Ares’ words . In this way, the summit meeting, which will hold the fate of the eastern continent in the future, started .
[From now on, we are going to split into two and advance the army . ]
Ares told Irene about their future strategy . A map of the eastern continent is placed on the desk they surround . Ares first pointed to the northern land .
[Shu and I here are going north and hitting Dormadia . There is information that the hordes of demons are currently operating in about three corps in Horus territory . We’re gonna defeat them one by one . ]
Ares says lightly, but from the perspective of humans of Istraea, it is only a nightmare for the demon beasts to act in groups .
Usually, demons and demonic beasts form flocks, but they never become a large group that can be called an [army corps] . Demonic beasts are creatures that work alone .
It is precisely because such a demon beast was organized into an [army corps] that Dormadia succeeded in ruining the continent so much in such a short time .
They heard that the demon beasts in Horus are currently in three locations . Apparently, they are divided into three corps .
Each corps has a general who seems to be a demon and may be trying to re-invade Istraea if there is an opportunity while ruining Horus .
[Margrave, I would like to briefly say… That number of demon beasts, even though they are divided into three, aren’t their numbers considerably huge?]
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Erdan’s question is natural . If you want to destroy each one, shouldn’t you aim to split their corps more?
But, Ares answered the question in full confidence .
[No, it’s rather convenient . The biggest problem for us is that the demon beasts are scattered around and act like guerrillas . No matter how much you crush it, they will spring up again . King Dormadia, Dormages… is an Orc King, the highest-ranked demon beast in the orcs… I think they will realize it at the end halfway through . That’s what we thought . ]
The words of Ares make the people of Istrea utterly speechless .
[…in this battle… I’m going to [destroy] them . I’m hoping to get them their rewards for what they have done here . For that purpose… it’s better for them to be in a big group . ]
Sweat appeared on Alfredo’s forehead .
Destroy the army of demon beasts… it’s not normally possible . However, the man in front of me says it like nothing .
So formidable .
Alfredo once again felt the awesomeness of a man named Ares .
Ares continued his words without knowing Alfredo’s thoughts .
He pointed to the east side of the map and changed the topic .
[On here… I’m going to send two Generals, Sigurd and Darius, to the direction of Byzeld . Do you know Darius?]
Irene, Eldan, Alfredo: all three nod at the same time .
The Principality of Grants, which was adjacent to the eastern continent and its guardian, [The Warrior of Grants], are also famous here .
He is [an ally who should never be an ally] .
[Sigurd’s heroism is comparable to Darius, and… he leads the [Dragoons]… the strongest unit of our army . ]
The words [Dragon] made Irene stunned . Does it mean that he has taken care of that [Dragon species]?
In that case, the battle situation will change significantly depending on the strength alone .
Zackard, the King of Byzeld… He seems used to fighting as well as his bravery . Unlike Dormadia, there is a possibility that enemy cavalrymen will be placed and use guerrilla tactics . However, even if that happens… [Dragon] can deal with it by scattering the cavalry and attacking in a wide range . ]
Guerrilla tactics are used when dealing with a large army of soldiers . It’s very effective when you’re stalling or steadily reducing the number of enemies .
But…what happens if you throw in a dragon?
If it is a dragon, even if only one is deployed as a mercenary, you can deal with the cavalry . All you have to do is destroy and burn everything in the hiding place .
Three of the Istrea people lost their ability to speak with Ares’ words .
The tactics that correspond to the two countries and the strength of the soldiers and the strength of the dragon species that make it possible… I am more afraid of the power beyond their own imagination .
Ares suddenly changed the story here .
[Oh, by the way, I have one request . ]
Alfredo responds in spite of the sudden words .
[What is it?]
Seeing Alfredo’s expression, Ares opened his mouth with a bitter smile .
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[Oh, don’t be nervous . I’m looking for a person…]
After taking a breath, Ares continues his words .
[I’m looking for the survivors of the Byzeld’s royal family . I’m sure… I think he was Zackard’s youngest brother, Leonhard . ]
After Ares and Shu left… Irene sighed a little and Erdan collapsed . Alfredo, on the other hand, is staring at the map .
[It’s more than you can imagine…]
Alfredo nods to Erdan’s muttering .
It’s scary in a nutshell… I don’t want to get involved if I can .
[But… I think there is no other person who is so encouraging if you think of him as an ally . ]
It was Irene who responded to Alfredo’s words .
[Alfredo… I have decided . ]
That said, Irene stood up quietly .
[My Istrea will go together with him . Certainly… I felt scared . But at the same time… I felt a sense of relief that I hadn’t had for a while . If he is with this Istraea… No, even if it’s only by extension, I think he is the one who will guide us to rule the eastern continent . ]
Both Alfredo and Erdan nodded to Irene’s words .
[Therefore… I fully support him, and… I will strive to connect the Margrave and Istraea with the [strongest bond as possible] . ]
Upon hearing the words, Alfredo stared at Irene with a reading-like look, and Erdan involuntarily looked up at the sky .
The silence stood for a while . And it was Erdan who broke it .
[If your Majesty decides, we’ll obey . We’ll move to make it easier for you to do it in the future . First… look for the royal family of Byzerd . And also…]
[It’s the movement of our own aristocrats . ]
Alfredo opened his mouth to cover Erdan’s words .
[Fumu… right now, if we’re just relying on Margrave, we’ll just wait for our destruction . As far as we can see, they won’t do anything crazy . We have to take immediate action before they move . ]
Then Erdan turned his gaze toward Irene .
[Her Majesty… Until now, we have considered Her Majesty’s will and left them alone without dealing with them . And they are being overconfident and are now destroying this country…]
[Eldan… I already know…]
Irene interrupted Erdan’s words with a painful expression… and continued .
[To be honest… I didn’t want to do this kind of thing, but… I can’t change them for the sake of the well-being of the country and the people . Please try to be [gentle] . ]
Eldan and Alfredo heard the words and bowed deeply .
Only a few days after Ares entered Istraea… Istraea will also undergo a major change in the [aristocrat] problem that has not been dealt with until now .