The report came about days after Ray joined the rebels.
　Even today, he used the armor of the king to teach the rebel forces what it was like to be a strong enemy, and the messenger soldiers came under Ray, who was struggling to master the armor of the king.

"Huh!"

　The soldier must have seen the armor of the hegemony for the first time. I scream involuntarily the moment I see Ray.
　The fact that he was able to scream instead of being stuck demonstrated his high ability.
　Seeing the screaming messenger soldier, Ray releases the hegemonic armour.
　At the same time, soldiers sitting still near Ray, breathing a sigh of relief, sit on the ground.
　I'm sure I'm going to face Ray, who's been wearing the armor of the hegemony several times, but I can't get used to it soon.
　a predator confronted against an absolute predator Given the circumstances, you probably won't get used to them quickly.
　They look at these soldiers, look at Seto lying nearby, and then look at the soldiers who came.

"And what's wrong with you? I think I came here for something."

　The screaming and stunned soldier comes to his senses with Ray's voice.
　I remembered why I came here.

"Mr. Teoreme wants us to come to the headquarters as soon as possible."
"...what?"

　In spite of their training... they call themselves out, even though they are training to survive when they encounter a strong enemy. Ray could imagine that something urgent had come up.

"Okay, I'll be there soon."

　It was only natural in a way that the soldiers looked relieved at the remark.
　He was facing Ray in the armor of Heio for only over ten seconds. It was only a short time that less than a minute had passed, but my physical strength and energy were still severely exhausted.
　However, compared to the time he first trained with Carraza's forces using the armor of the hegemony, the intimidation he exerted is somewhat less. Although by a small margin, the training conducted in recent days has undoubtedly increased Ray's magic skills.
　Still, for the soldiers, it was true that it was difficult to face Ray in this way.
　I was glad, therefore, that it would be a temporary break."
　Ray nods to the soldier and opens his mouth to Seto, who was lying nearby.

"Set, may I ask for a replacement?"
"Glu?"

　Soldiers' cheeks twitch at the sight of Seto, who tilted his head and whistled.
　Certainly, the intimidation of Ray's presence was tremendous, and I managed to put up with it, so I could do my best. However, there is no doubt that Ray is a human being, and that is why he was able to endure it. 　
　But the next thing we're trying to train ourselves is the Gryphon of the Rank A Monster.
　People would still be able to endure it, but the thought of monsters instead of people made me cringe.

"Well, Mr. Ray," If possible, that..."

　A soldier in his mid-20s timidly calls out to Ray, but Ray doesn't hear it until the end.

"I tell you, I don't know what means the enemy will use. Then it is only natural that we should be prepared to the fullest extent possible to deal with it."

　Still, the soldiers agreed that they wouldn't come out with Rank A monsters, but Ray didn't listen to them and spoke to Sett.

"So, set, please." Don't do any physical damage."

　The soldiers wanted to cry out, "Is the psychological damage OK?" but they couldn't possibly carry it out.
　When Seto eventually stood in the way of Ray, who was leaving with his soldiers, he could not chase any further.
　And...

"Slururrurrurling!

　When Seto's voice rings high under the pressure of the king, the soldiers stand there or sink into the ground.
　Some of them were so frightened and shocked that they let it out... that's another story.





"Rae, Mr. Ray. I've heard a terrible voice from somewhere to come."

　The screaming voice from behind turns involuntarily to Ray as soldiers walk next to him.
　However, the person who looked at me shrugs his shoulders without a trace of concern.

"Well, don't worry. Seto has been free lately, too. You're full of motivation, aren't you?"
"...motivated?"

　If you hear such a loud voice, at least you don't want to be motivated when dealing with your friends.
　I want you to be motivated only when you face the enemy.
　He was a soldier who really felt that way.
　There was some confusion about what had happened to Seto's screams now, but perhaps because there was nothing to continue, the disturbance soon subsides.
　The soldiers, too, have Ray... it's already been widely known that Ray, nicknamed Gryphon's subservient, is among them, and many have experienced and understood that Ray is training the soldiers.
　They continue to walk through the position, talking about it to their guide soldiers, and eventually arrive at the magic tent where they have appeared before.
　The same was true of a knight guarding the entrance, but the difference was that when Ray confirmed that he had come, he cleared the way without saying a word.

(Even if it had been said before... was there much more to come?)

　Doubtful of the knight's appearance, he goes into the magic tent with his guide soldiers.
　Some of the magic tents were from previous introductions to Ray, but others I've never seen before.
　These are the first people to meet Ray in person, having joined the rebels in the last few days.
　Still, no one has looked down on Ray because I've seen him train in the first few days, and I've heard reports from my subordinates, and I've heard stories from other people here.
　However, those who originally join the rebels know they are at a disadvantage.
　Given the circumstances, he must have wanted to avoid imitating Ray, who is absolutely sure to deteriorate his relationship with a powerful military force.
　Mercurio, the leader of the rebel army, is also a cherished admirer of Vichela.
　...however, there are many who have mixed feelings as long as there are some who have feelings for the viola.

"Excuse me, sir, and I have brought Mr. Ray with me."

　Theoreum nods and opens his mouth as the guide says so.

"Well done. Stand back."
"Yes!"

　Ray then looks at the soldier leaving the magic tent.
　I understood that this conversation was because I didn't want this soldier to hear the conversation going on here.

(Something really happened.)

　Ray, who had been thinking like that, turns his eyes to Teoreme again.
　He must have understood the way he looked to encourage the conversation. Theoreum opens its mouth.

"Actually, I have received information from those who have left it in the imperial capital." "By the way, this information has been received from several sources other than Rodos, who infiltrated the First Prince's faction, and above all, it is a fact that is certain because it is a report by looking at the real thing."""

　Strangely cautious, Ray vaguely perceives the reason for the report and opens his mouth with a small smile.

"Is the enemy here?"
"Yes, the number of the punitive force is about 3,000, surpassing that of the supply force. There are about a thousand more people than me."
"...only a thousand?"

　Ray nods at Theoreum's words.
　In fact, it should not be too difficult for the Imperial army to send out thousands of troops.
　And yet, even though it's larger than our own rebels, it's only about a thousand.
　It was a military force that, no matter how you look at it, you don't think you're serious about it.

"There is a problem that it takes time to gather troops..."
"In the first place, the role of this expeditionary force seems to be reconnaissance." It seems that all of them were included in the punitive force, which was regarded as incompetent among the second prince's faction. It's just a piece of junk."Mercurio says, interrupting Teoreum's words.
　After hearing the words, Ray finally looks satisfied.
　In that sense, it would certainly be a good idea to assemble a punitive force by gathering incompetents. We can check our military strength and even dispose of our incompetence. a plan to kill two birds with one stone
　However, doubts remain about that.

"I understand that it works, but is it the second prince's faction? Wasn't it the first prince's faction that we are opposed to?"
"I'm not on good terms with anyone other than my Kabazid brother. It is said that my brother Kabazid, brother Schles, and sister Fritzione conspired to detain me in the first place. ... Well, I didn't expect my brother Schles to be the first to come to the front. "If you think about the older brother Schles, who is a militant, you can you understand?"

　Mercurio smiles without getting upset as the punitive force approaches.
　Seeing it, the aristocrats around them realize how panicked they were and regain their composure.

(Yes)

　I don't know if it was an intentional act. Still, it is true that he has calmed down some of the confused aristocrats, and Ray exclaims inwardly at the sight of some of the fascinating abilities of Mercurio.

"I wanted to hear your opinion as to what I was going to do when Ray came."
"... mine?"
"Yes, you are the strongest of these rebels, even if you include my sister. There is also a demon called the Gryphon, and it has been decided that he will act as an individual soldier. So, even if you were alone, you could say that you were the head of a unit."

　No one else disagrees with the word.
　Of course, there are people who have something to say, but most of them have seen how good Ray is in the previous mock battle, and they have experienced it in their own hands through training.
　Even those who have just joined are silent to hear about Ray from those who had gathered earlier.
　Meanwhile, under Mercurio's gaze, Ray opens his mouth unflinchingly.

"If that's what you want, can I smash it head on?"

　For a moment the aristocrats cast doubt on Ray's words.
　The only exception was the gurgast with Ray on Tiyur, who was so intoxicated by Viehra, Theorem and Viehra that he knew so well that he was convinced that he would say so.
　Even Mercurio looks small and surprised, perhaps unexpectedly, by the words he uttered.
　Gurgast, desperate to mix it up himself if he was to do it, ignored Ray himself without a trace of concern.
　In the first place, Mercurio says the enemy this time is a group of incompetents. When asked if such an opponent needed a large force, the answer was no.
　For Ray, it is fair to say that he is an affordable opponent for training in the armor of the hegemony.

(However, unlike the magic that allows a wide range of attacks, the armor of the hegemony is basically an effective skill when dealing with a small number of people. And the other party is a group of incompetents. if you think about it, you'll probably run away in the middle of the battle.)

　Mercurio was looking at Ray, who was thinking like that, and thinking about something, but he must have come to terms with it. open one's mouth with a slightly apologetic look

"Ray, I don't mean to ask you to come all the way here, but will you leave this expedition to me?"
"...don't fight me?"
"Yes, I've heard about your power from my elder sister, and I understand it from the conversation I've had since I came to this position. It's unparalleled [unparalleged in strength. It's true that if you wipe out the enemy, our morale will rise greatly. At the same time, however, as a mixed army, we need to experience even a little combat and train in cooperation. Especially if the enemy is weak, isn't it a good opportunity to gain experience?"

　Now that I've told you that, Mercurio's gaze is directed at the Teoreme next to him.
　You must have understood what your lord meant by that glance. Theoreum opens its mouth.

"And Ray's presence will not yet be known. If suspected, there should be no proof. Therefore, there is no need to show our trump card to the punitive force of abandoned pieces heading towards us."

　Ray was at a loss for a moment for what to say, but if he was to practice using the armor of the hegemony, he thought it was better to deal with a strong enemy than with a weak enemy, and he nodded back, although he was reluctant to do so.