"Let's go! Let the non-combatants be in the center of the camp, and let the combatants in charge strengthen their defenses around them. Good, we are the army led by Prince Mercurio, the third prince of the Vestian Empire. It is true that we are now called rebels, and that is what we call ourselves."

　He's using the magic of the wind to make his voice heard to everyone here. Theorem's voice echoes normally in the ears of those on the edge of the camp.
　The day had come when we withdrew our stronghold from the rebel ranks, and headed towards the imperial capital... out of the Earl of O'Brisin.
　By this date, some had already left the rebel positions, claiming they had made enough money.
　But on the other hand, some people are coming together to make more money.
　They are placed in the center of the camp, and the rebels move forward, with soldiers and adventurers protecting them.
　At first there was an opinion that protecting such noncombatants would hamper the rebels' strength, but they were also valuable to the rebels as well.
　They provide us with food without consuming our own provisions -- to sell us exactly -- and to buy and sell and repair weapons and armaments.
　Also, some of them, who are not sure how they got it, have brought them to buy war horses, and others who are distinguished from noncombatants are beginning to occupy a very important position for the rebels.
　Those who collectively call them noncombatants join the rebels. Of course, it is not uncommon for some to have a certain level of combat power, and it is not uncommon for some to hear that they had argued with soldiers and attacked them.
　At any rate, such people gathered together to move positions...more precisely, to march toward the imperial capital.

"But if you can't defend those who come with us, whether they're rebels or not, it's a great humiliation." Don't forget it. If we move on, the punitive force will naturally appear. Other than that, there must be thieves and monsters. Those noncombatants who help us should never be harmed by such people! We expect each one to act with the awareness that he belongs to the forces led by His Royal Highness Mercurio. Now, let's go!"
"Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh!"

　As soon as Theoreum's speech is over, rebel soldiers shout loudly.
　When they help Prince Mercurio, the rebels begin to march, shouting that they will help him.
　The first to advance is the cavalry.
　The cavalry is responsible for scouting forward and eliminating enemies if they are found.
　You could think of it as a unit that carries out two tasks: searching for enemies and scouting.
　Such cavalry forces go not only in the direction of the rebels, but also in the background, left and right.
　Next, cavalry and infantry cover the surrounding area, with archers and other long-range attackers inside, and noncombatants in the center.
　In shape, it is close to a square formation which forms a large circle.
　Because of its formation, the speed of movement itself is not so fast. However, it is capable of dealing with attacks from anywhere, and if there is an opponent who is likely to break out of the formation, it is the turn of the rebel forces such as Vihela, Gurgast, Theorem, and Ray.
　In the center of the camp were noncombatants as well as horse-drawn carts full of supplies.
　At first, Ray asked if he would use Mistilling to carry supplies, as the Larkus frontier did during the Spring War, but the answer was no.
　It was because if only one Ray had to hand out supplies, he would have to hand them out every time he gave them to everyone, and he would not be able to respond quickly in case of emergency.
　In fact, Teorem's opinion would never be wrong, given that Ray's main transportation of goods during the Spring War was from Gilm to the Seremuth Plain.
　Unlike the time of the war in which they moved their own country, this time they were treated as rebels and moved within the territory of the Empire... that is, the enemy's sphere of influence, so they could be attacked at any time.
　Another reason why he did not ask Ray was that he was not from the Westian Empire, though he was cooperating with the rebels.
　a great deal of armour, medicine, food, and so on Ray's personal possession of these supplies is partly unsightly for the rebels, and although some of the rebels have not mentioned it, I fear he'll run away with them in case of emergency. Quite a few people feel that way.
　You may want to tell him not to make fun of himself, but for a rebel leader with nearly 3,000 men who has increased in part because of his overwhelming victory in the beginning of the war, it is only natural to judge that it is dangerous to rely entirely on the uncertainty of Ray.
　This was not a question of Ray being unreliable, but an essential part of running a rebel organization.
　That's why Teoreme, who has strong confidence in Ray's abilities, and Vihela, who even has a passionate passion inside, were convinced without any complaints.
　Ray himself understands it and is not particularly dissatisfied with it because it has been explained in advance.

"Well, it's a good thing that I'm less burdened."
"Glu?"

　Seth, who is walking by Ray, quacks at the thought of what's going on.

"No, it's nothing. I just thought it was going to be a bit of a leisurely march."

　Ray mutters, looking around.
　Ray and Sett are near the center of the camp... where non-combatants and rebel leaders gather.
　Ray and Seto, who are not necessarily leaders of the rebel forces, are by far the best individual forces. Theorame wanted to throw her into the surrounding infantry and cavalry, but basically Ray and Sett are not good at working together because of their high character and ability.
　Then it was decided that noncombatants should be escorted near the center and used as a trump card by the cavalry that was conducting the reconnaissance in advance when an out-of-control opponent appeared.
　It is also emphasized that Seto can fly.
　If Ray is an ordinary cavalryman, the initial action may be delayed significantly because he is surrounded by non-combatants, with long-range forces on the outside, and infantry and cavalry on the outside.
　But if you can fly a set, you can fly with just a few steps away.
　Being able to move in the air gives you such a powerful advantage.

(Well, of course they should understand it. No, you know more about the advantages of having a flying breed than you have a flying knight. though it is not clear whether he will fight or not.)

　It is widely known that Ray, one of Seto and one of them buried many Dragon Knights in the Spring War.
　Knowing this, Ray expected that even if he had put out a Dragon Knight in battle, it would be a second dance.
　However, as long as Ray is not known to have joined the rebels, there is not a slim chance of a Dragon Knight at first.

(Well, it's such a wide formation. It's true that it's a bit troublesome to have a stroke-and-leave strategy wavy in many places.)

　Ray and Sett are but one and one. That being the case, there is a high possibility that a wave attack will get out of hand.
　Still, a single point of attack could carry out a wide range of attacks using Ray's specialty of fire magic. Ray's fighting style, which originally uses the magic of fire and magic of fire, is good at the wide area of destruction.
　But the possibility of a wide range of attacks means that if you have allies within its sphere of effect, the attack will hit you.
　It shouldn't have the effect of automatically identifying friends and foes like games or something.
　Such an effect would mean, for example, individually controlling each fireball or fire arrow Ray fired.
　One or two people would not be able to do that to more than 3,000 people.
　It is also true that, as long as they are marching in a formation like a square formation, there is no way they can do anything if they are attacked and retreated from all directions.

(Well, a Dragon Knight seems to cost a lot of money, so he's a tiger-child over there, too.) I'd like to think that I wouldn't do such a thing as long as I know I'm sure I'll do damage if I hit them.)

　It's just Ray's wish, but I want him to get it right if possible.
　Thinking that way, Ray looks at the advancing rebels.
　There are merchants and other noncombatants in the center of the camp, and naturally they carry their luggage by carriage.
　It is self‐evident that the speed of movement will slow down. The rebels were marching at a very slow pace.
　However, there is no need for such a large group to interfere with the bandits that have flowed into the country during this civil war.
　As for monsters, they've been knocked down in advance, so they rarely come out.
　Occasionally, the goblins appeared and were spotted and captured by cavalry who were leading or on guard around themselves.
　With only that amount of monsters appearing, it's safe to say that the rebels are making good progress, albeit slow.
　And...

"Ray, can you give me a second?"

　Ray, who was marching with noncombatants in the center of the camp, says so.
　When I turned my eyes to the sound of the voice, I saw Theoreum on a military horse.
　It must be because they are so highly trained military horses that they show no sign of fright at the sight of Seto, who is happily chanting at the feed of prostitutes in a carriage a little further away.

"Oh, there's no problem here. I mean, I'm very free. You can fight against the Goblin now."
"... well, there must be a lot of problems with that. No, it's not."
"What? Did you appear in the rare species of goblin? Then I'll come out." A rare kind of magical stone is valuable, even if it is a goblin."Rare species are, as the name suggests, rare, and even Ray has encountered only a few.
　I would therefore like to meet him if possible. The words came out with that thought, but it was Theoreum's face with a somewhat dumb expression that came back to them.

"So when did I say that the goblins appeared? No matter how much free you are, why don't you feel a little more nervous? Even if you look like this, it's a military action."
"You may say so," If the enemy is coming, I'm not so free. No, there are weak monsters and robbers, but the cavalry is dealing with them, aren't there?"
"Well, I have received the report. After all, Ray, nicknamed crimson, is a trained soldier and knight. There is no doubt about that ability."

　What was his dumb look a few seconds ago? Theorem exclaims Ray to the point where I want to say it like that.
　Ray shrugs his shoulders against such a Teorem and urges him to move on.
　Ray wore the hood of his dragon robe, which he had put down until now, but it was apparent from Theoreum that it was only one of the embarrassment.

"... and what business did you end up here?"
"Oh, I think we'll be out of the Earl of Obrissin in the evening at this rate. I beg your pardon, but can you go on a reconnaissance?"
"I see. Of course Set, too."

　Theoreum nods to Ray, who asks him just as a confirmation.
　The reason we asked for this reconnaissance in the first place is because of the overwhelming advantage of Ray, who is subservient to Seto, being able to fly.
　There's no way you'd want to ride a horse and scout like any other cavalryman, and in that case, Ray, who's got the smell of Seto in the first place. A good horse... I wouldn't put Ray on his back unless he was the sort of military horse on which Theoreum was riding.

"I understand what you mean. As I said before, I have no problem at all. If you wish, you would go on a reconnaissance expedition now?"
"Don't do that," After all, Ray's ability to be here for a rainy day is huge in many ways. for all the rebels rely on it."

　Ray frowns faintly when he hears Theoreum's words.
　This army is strictly a rebel led by Mercurio. However, as a hired adventurer, can I become such a central figure? That's because I thought so.

(It is often said that the leaders of the rebels, who were in my way, would move to get rid of me... no, I don't think so.)

　I know some people, including Mercurio, have their own feelings, but I don't think that's stupid enough to be so careless. If you do so badly, the rebels themselves could be burned down.
　That's how Ray nodded to Theoreum.