a nostalgic scene of autumn dusk
　But the rebel positions were seething with joy, as if it had nothing to do with them.
　That's only natural. They unilaterally beat down the punitive force, which was 1,000 more than themselves, with little damage.
　Of course the rebels are not completely intact. The number of deaths has been reasonably high, and the number of injured has been several times or several tens of times higher.
　Still, a short distance from where it was now a battlefield, everyone was excited about the joy of victory.
　I'm not sorry that my comrades are gone. But the reason why he does not like victory is because he thinks he despises the battlefield that he has fought with his comrades.
　a short distance from the rebels enjoying the feast of victory like that Ray and Sett were there.

"...very lively,"
"Glu?"

　Ray muttered, leaning on Seto, who was lying down saying "as usual," and Seto looked up at him.

"Well, we came from behind to win because of the inferior numbers. Moreover, it is an overwhelming victory with limited military strength. I know you can't help but get excited. That's also..."

　At the end of Seth's head stroking Ray's gaze was a large carriage.
　It was a horse-drawn carriage seized from the punitive force, which was loaded with a large amount of supplies.
　The expeditionary force was composed of a large number of nobles, who used a carriage, luxury tent, liquor, provisions, treasures such as gold and jewels, weapons protection equipment such as long swords and spears, shields and armor. There were many others in the carriage.
　In order to organize the punitive force, which consisted of a large number of nobles, it must have been necessary to show off against other nobles.
　Some even used half the property of their own house to use, but for the nobles of the expeditionary force who had fled desperately to survive, it was impossible to escape with it...and as a result, all the carts were captured and collected by the rebels.
　For a nobleman who has escaped, they can win by force. It was probably because we decided that we would never lose, but it was a complete waste.
　Also, the number of nobles killed in this battle was quite large, and even those who escaped could not escape if they were worried about the carriage and cargo.
　Twenty percent of the aristocrats who participated in this battle were killed and seventy percent were taken prisoner. Only about ten percent of the people escaped safely.
　That's how desperate he was... if he didn't run away, he would have been killed or caught. No one seemed to care about such a load.
　No, it's better to say that your cargo... someone who cares about it with a lot of money, or who tries to escape with it, was either killed or captured by the rebels.
　As a result, the rebels are receiving an unexpected amount of income, and ordinary soldiers are served food made from ingredients they have never eaten in their lives, and delicious sake they have never drunk.
　At the celebration of victory in the form of almost a complete victory, there are many delicious drinks and food.
　It was no wonder that the soldiers were buoyed.
　Incidentally, food and liquor were largely behaved by the rebels, but the rest... specifically, Mercurio declared under his own name that he would seize treasures such as jewels, gold coins and silver coins.
　There's no doubt that some people are clamoring about whether the upper management will have everything to themselves.
　However, the story was different when it came to this rebel army.
　In the first place, this rebel army has three main forces.
　The first needless to say, is the people of the third prince's faction at the center of the rebel army. As for this power, almost everyone is enraptured and loyal to Mercurio, the leader of the flag, and the trusted Teorem. Given the circumstances, few people are dissatisfied with the treatment of treasures.
　Second, those who joined the rebels at Vichela's request, and those who came together in adoration of Vichela. Tiyur, Gurgast, Carraza, etc. In this regard, too, there are few people who are dissatisfied with this case because many of them are intoxicated with Vihela.
　Third, those who do not fit the above two. adventurers who have come together to smell money, and for many other reasons. Sometimes it's for Vihela, but this is what Ray joins in search of a battlefield to master the armor of the hegemony.
　The only people who are dissatisfied with the judgment of the upper ranks of the rebel forces this time are these third ones, but they are not making a big fuss, perhaps because of the importance of Ray naturally.
　In this regard, Mercurio's neat questioning of Ray in front of all the rebels and Ray's nodding may have had a major impact.
　The nickname crimson is already well-known among the rebels, and there is widespread information that they competed against the immovable noise of Rank S at the competition.
　Most of all, Ray's ability has been demonstrated in his training, so even if he was dissatisfied with this incident, no one said that jewelry, gold or silver coins were more important than his own life.
　Also, today's fighting was as secretive as possible, so no adventurers other than Ray participated.
　They're asking for a share even though they didn't work.

"Ray, why are you here alone?"

　Looking toward the voice, Ray saw Viehra, who even gave off a divine atmosphere in the setting sun. 　
　The sunset just behind us looks like some backglow through Vichela's thin clothing.
　Even Ray, who had seen her beauty many times, was captivated by her transparent smile.

"Ray?"

　Vichela's mysterious question brings Ray back to his senses, patting Seto on the head.

"I'm not alone," There's Seto, too."
"Gruly!"

　That's right! Seth purring in agreement with Rey's words.
　However, the kuchibashi comes with a skewer sauce that was given to me by Ray a little while ago.

"Oh, yes," I forgot my set. I'm sorry Why don't Ray and Sett enjoy the celebration together?"

　Wiping Seto's kuchibashi, Vihela thrusts the plate in her hand towards Ray and Seto.
　It's an oak meat dish. It's not just grilled, it's steamed to remove excess fat, and then grilled over high heat to enjoy crispy texture.
　It is a special dish that is steamed and baked, and brown sauce is also present on the plate.
　Attracted by the mellow smell of the sauce, I dip meat into the sauce with a fork handed to me by Vihela before I eat it.
　The first thing that spread through my mouth was the rich flavor of the sauce. Next, the crispy texture of the meat and the soft steamed texture of the inside.
　They come together in one mouth and open their eyes without realizing how delicious they are.

"Is this... a sauce made of nuts?"
"Correct. You got it."

　Vichela, with a small expression of surprise at Ray's words, immediately opens her mouth with a smile.

"I used to live in a mountain. I was eating nuts as usual."

　What Ray muttered was definitely nuts... walnut flavor.
　As I have just mentioned, I lived very close to the mountains when I was in Japan. Naturally, it's not unusual to eat nuts such as walnuts.
　That's probably why they realized it was walnut sauce.

"I see. I'm sure this is a sauce made from nuts. I thought meat tastes better because it's greasy, but it goes well with me unexpectedly. Mercurio looked delicious, too."

　With words uttered by Vihela, Ray realizes that the food he has just eaten is a priceless item in a cargo full of high-quality ingredients.
　"However, it seems that they don't specifically think about whether it's rare or not for a set, and they pick meat with a stick and put it in their mouths, as if it were delicious."

"Is that all right?"
"That's all right. All the rebels have enough of this dish."
"...I'm not an executive at all."

　If he stays with the rebels in the form of an executive, he will eventually be incorporated into Mercurio's service.But returning from Vihela looked somewhat dumbfounded.

"What are you talking about?" In the first place, Ray and Seto formed a battlefield by themselves. Then it's not like a unit commander."
"... now that you mention it,"

　As I retort, I certainly remember being told that way before.
　But Ray is not particularly interested in the position of unit commander. I just wish I could fight more and stronger enemies in order to master the armor of the hegemony.

"Yes. Don't worry, I'm not thinking of bringing Ray into the Westian Empire with this. Besides, if she really wants to keep Ray in the Westian Empire after this civil war, I'll run away with her. ... well, do you want to go to Egidil again? I was in the middle of trying to capture Dungeon, and I want to see Bune."

　For a moment, Ray thought it might be good, but immediately shook his head.
　No, it's good to capture the dungeon. But when Vichela and I are together to do it, we are scared of many things. More specifically, Elena, Elena, Elena. And Elena.
　With that in mind, even if you're heading for Egzil, you'd better have Elena with you if possible.
　Whether it's military or balanced, it's best to have a party with Vichela, Elena and Bune. for the sake of one's own mental stability
　I don't think you read Ray's inner thoughts, but a little smiley Vihela sits straight next to him.

"Hey, Ray. I'm going to be busy with a lot of things like that."
"I suppose... Today's battle itself was a battle for your brothers to confirm our strength. As long as we have not intentionally wiped out their cavalry, there is no doubt that they will attack us with some seriousness from now on."
"That's why the next battle should be a test for our rebels. Then of course we'll have Ray take the field, too."
"I have no problem with it said. Just a little... I just thought of something."
"What did you think of?"

　While talking to Vichela, she suddenly... tells him a strategy that he really came up with that would not be called a strategy.
　When Vichela hears it, she looks convincingly at Ray and questions.

"Do you mind? Sure, it's easy for me to do that, but I'm afraid I won't be able to do the fight for Ray's end in itself.
"No, there's no problem," We lost so overwhelmingly in the first battle, and equally in the next. A second consecutive losing battle would completely ruin the face of the Westian Empire. and they will attack us in such a position that it is unlikely that we will lose in the third battle."
"...is it convenient for you to go?"

　Passing the murmuring Vihela's mind is the face of Kabazid, the first prince.

(If his elder brother Schulz took the initiative like this, it might go as Ray intended, but what kind of measures would he use if he were older brother Kabazide...)

　It is not surprising that the third prince's faction anticipated an attack on the castle, given the rumour that Mercurio's life was being sought.
　However, there is an atmosphere that he was being used to save Mercurio, as he read that it was during the time of the competition.
　If you're dealing with coverages who don't know what they're going to do like that, you have to wonder if they're going to go the way Ray thinks.

(Still... if we win the next battle without causing any damage to us, we shall certainly have a great advantage in the future.)

　The first prince's faction, the second prince's faction, and the first princess' faction were too powerful enemies and their own rebels. Given the overwhelming differences in power, it was certainly convenient in many ways to follow Ray's suggestion.

"All right. I'll tell her about it. I'd agree with you around Theoreum. --I think you'll tell me to mix it myself."

　Rey nods to the little smiley Vihela and reaches for the food on the plate again, watching the sun sink completely into the night.