the Celemus Plain The plain was now in a strange deadlock.
　Ray's fire whirlwind has severely damaged the vanguard of the Westian Imperial Army, but he still manages to lead the survivors into joining the main force. At the same time, the neutrals and aristocrats, the vanguards of the Milliana Kingdom army, were ready to resume their attacks at any time.
　Yes, it was a great time to launch an attack when the vanguard and the main unit were in a state of course. Given the considerable disruption to the realignment of the military forces, it was only natural that they wanted to launch an attack in the midst of it. But I won't do it. The reason why I couldn't deny it was because I had received an order from the main force, the royal faction, to refrain from attacking.

"What is the Earl of Arius thinking!? Why don't you go out of your way to overlook the confusion of your enemies?"

　In a tent used as a hastily prepared command post, Dusker slams his fist on the armrest of his chair.

"Perhaps you want to wipe out the blunder of a surprise attack on the commander-in-chief, with the achievement of smashing the enemy's main force to the bone."

　After hearing Filma's words, who is the general leader of the aristocratic faction, the nobles around him nod as if they agree.

"Totally, to take such steps to cover up my own blunder. The arrogance of the royalists is the height of this."
"In the first place, it was the achievement of our aristocrats to defeat the enemy's vanguard. I put it on the shelf and tried to steal it as my own achievement."
"Wait a minute. The greatest achievement in defeating the vanguard would be that fire tornado. Then of course the achievements of our neutrals, who employ the adventurers who created the tornado of fire, will be greater."
"What are you talking about? I'll admit that the tornado of fire surprised the enemy. However, it is obvious to everyone that it was our aristocratic faction that actually killed more enemies than the number of course. I understand that you want to make a big show of yourself, but I don't think it's a good idea to steal other people's credit."
"What do you say? I'll just give you back the whole line. How much do you think the tornado of fire has damaged the enemy's vanguard!? You can't overlook any attempt to deprive them of their merits!"

　We're doing better, it's our own. Dusker breathes when he sees the argument begin like that. And when I looked at the sound I heard at the same time, I saw Filma breathing like herself.

『……』

　They communicate silently and breathe out a sigh again.
　Whether it was Dusker or Filma, he judged it understandable that the situation was like this. They inflicted great damage on the vanguard of the Vestian army, with little damage done to them, and just before they were about to launch an attack on the enemy's main force, they received an order from Count Arius of the main force to cease the attack. The situation could have been like this if there was no way to turn it on, as they were raising their morale.
　The number of enemies was overwhelming, and that is why the neutrals and aristocrats, who were different factions, managed to work together to cope. But now that it is no longer necessary, factional strife is beginning to surface.
　Both Dasker and Filma were trying to calm the situation with their eyes and eyes, but eventually Dasker, who was forced to play the role by the neutrals, spoke.

"Come on, boys. Even though our surprise attack has caused considerable damage to the enemy's vanguard, it's only a neck‐and‐neck race overall. Can't you see that fighting between your allies will only benefit the best of the Imperial Army? The war service will be appreciated after the war is over. So concentrate on the war now."
"That's exactly what Mr. Dusker said. As a member of the aristocracy, I want you to behave according to your pride. Besides... things seem to work, apparently."

　Dusker is followed by Filma, who is heard buzzing around her as if to indicate her words.
　Debate... or rather, the aristocrats who were absorbed in arguing must have noticed the buzz. The aristocrats looked out of the tent...

"You see the princess General Elena and the adventurer, Lady Ray," I understand that you have brought me a written instruction from the Earl of Arius."

　The words of the bodyguard convinced the nobles of the noise.
　At the same time, however, there were many who showed fright on their faces, if only for a moment.
　It was good to hear the report from Ray and launch an attack on the enemy's vanguard, for it was not until then that many nobles saw the dead in the fire whirlwind.
　Of course I had heard of it and expected what was going on. Above all, most of the aristocrats here have been at war many times. For the nobles, the countless deaths caused by the fire whirlwinds are astonishing. a person whose body is charred to the point of carbonization, and whose carbonized body is crushed by shock a person whose whole body was cut to pieces by wind and Ray's blade a person with many finger‐to‐finger holes throughout his body The bodies were nothing but strange.

"Dear Dusker, Filma," We managed to ward off the surprise attack, but... what? What's the matter?"

　When Elena enters the tent, she feels the air around her and looks around.
　The aristocrats, who finally come to terms with the words, gently look away from Ray behind Elena.

(...I see)

　In the meantime, Ray was the only one who understood the meaning of his gaze.
　No, it was in a good way unexpected for Ray to have done so much for the slaughter.

"No, it's nothing. So, Mr. Elena, did you bring me the directions from the Earl of Arius?"
"... oh, here it is,"

　Elena, who, for a moment, looked suspicious, gave him an envelope containing the instruction, to do her part first.
　Receiving it, Dusker breaks the envelope and pulls out the instructions after eye contact with Filma for a second.
　Dusker read the instructions for a minute and handed them straight to Filma, with a bitter expression on his face.

"We, the vanguard, are on standby. If the main force under the command of Count Arius launched an attack on the enemy's main force, it would be protected from behind."

　Dusker's words cause the surrounding aristocrats to make a fuss again.
　There is no fear or awe of Ray among the angry aristocrats, as it is an obvious command to seize their achievements. Dusker was inwardly relieved to see what was going on around him.

"Dasker! May I continue to do as I am for the King's side!? The general is certainly the Earl of Arius of the King's side." However, it is undoubtedly our vanguard that has carried this battle to such an advantage. and yet!"
"Calm down! Nevertheless, you can't ignore the general's orders openly. Mr. Elena, Count Alius's... How was the royal side?"

　Dusker's gaze left Elena shaking her head in silence.
　That alone would have given us a general understanding of the royalists, including Arius. They say they are going to attack the main force of the Imperial Army of Bestia themselves.
　Dusker couldn't understand the feeling either. Perhaps the Earl of Arius was using reasonable slush funds and bribes to obtain the rank of general, and would avariciously seek victory, at least until he got what he had spent on it.
　And if the strength of the Westian Imperial Army, which has lost its strength in the past battles and has probably lost its morale, they believe that even the royalists can defeat it.
　Moreover, they probably don't think they'll lose because their neutrality and the aristocracy led by Filma support them from a long distance.
　Indeed, the Earl of Arius has a character of many problems, but he is by no means incompetent when it comes to war. It's safe to say that he's capable. Now that the Earl of Arius has decided that he can go, Dusker can naturally assume that there is some way to pick up the winner.

(But...)

　Dusker muttered inwardly and frowned faintly.But, yes, but the word follows.

(Is the Vestian army, which has repeatedly invaded our territory, keeping quiet without any means of doing so? No, it doesn't make sense, does it? In fact, I don't know by any means whatsoever, but from the back of the main force, there's a surprise attack... When he appeared, he launched a surprise attack, and when he saw it as a failure, he retreated without hesitation? Is this the quickness of his judgment... I see, that's why he wrote orders to them.)

　Suddenly, he remembers the face of a great enemy general and turns to Ray and Elena.

"Lady Elena, Ray. The commander of the force that launched a surprise attack on the main force of the King's faction... do you know who it is?"

　Ray, who knows little about the matter, nods little to the question.

"It was General Theoreum Energy."

　A flash of light. The moment the words come out, the surrounding aristocrats buzz again.
　The buzz, however, is not motivated to launch an attack on the Westian army, which had risen a short time earlier. It's close to the awe and fear that had just been directed to Ray.

"Flashes? Was Theoreum in the war?"
"I see. Then I can understand that the enemy's fighting spirit is still intact."
"No, but... how much flash can it be, that the situation should be decided so far?"
"Don't be silly. This level of disadvantage, not even disadvantage for flashing lights. This much difference in military strength is not enough to deal with him. The movements of his troops were as swift as they were known."

　A nobleman suddenly speaks among the noisy noblemen.

"But how will the Earl of Arius deal with the flash, then, because he says he will have the King's side as his chief force?"

　The words make the aristocrats look confused.
　Of course, it's not that the royal faction lacks talent. The Flashes of Theoreum, the Princess of Elena. There are notoriety to counter it, and there are Rank S adventurers in the royal capital. But while they exist, they did not participate in this war. When asked how to counter the notoriety in the situation, there is only one answer.

"Mr. Elena and Ray will temporarily be under the command of the King's forces."

　The answer came from Filma, who had been reading the commando handed over by Dusker.

"Well, Mr. Elena isn't on the royal side!"
"...even if you say so." It wasn't me or Filma who decided to send Elena or Ray to the royal faction. That's what I've been saying from the other side. by the direct order of the Earl of Arius. And unfortunately, Count Arius is the commander-in-chief of the Royal Army of Milliana. In other words, they have the authority to give orders to us as subordinates. ...well, I don't usually do this for the sake of factional relations, but I suppose the Earl of Arius can't afford to care about it now. That's probably why I took this step."

　Dasker caresses the protesting words of one of the aristocrats.
　In fact, it was the order of the commander-in-chief, and considering the chain of command, there was no problem at all, so the nobles could not argue any more.

"That's why," Ray, I'm sorry, but will you go? Honestly, I think I overworked you in this war, but from my standpoint, I still have to send you."

　Ray nods to Dasker, who orders him apologetically.

"I was employed by Mr. Dusker during this war, so I have no particular problem. Fortunately, I still have plenty of room for magic, and Seto is doing well. And..."
"And?"
"I promised to get the Larx family's treasured magic if I could do the best in this war." If I think I had a chance to show that achievement, I think it would be such a bad thing."

　Dusker, who understands the atmosphere that prevails in the tent, also grinned.

"Well, now that you mention it, you certainly made such a promise. To be honest, I think Ray's achievement is unparalleled even at this stage, but if you go that far, it's OK. You've done so well that no one can complain about it complain of."

　Smiling Dusker's voice spread through the tent, and Elena, who had spoken to Filma, would also join Ray in supporting the royalists.
　Of course, it may be to avoid further damage to the army of the Milliana Kingdom, but it would be a lie if there was not a shred of desire to work with Ray.