717 Episode 0717



Time went back, and while the punitive forces were setting up their positions and eating dinner... Ray was about 10 kilometers away from the position.
 There are naturally Seto around Ray, and there are other forms of shortstop troops and Pearnicus who effectively lead them.
 Being in the forest, most of the autumn sunset that blushed everything around was blocked by trees.
 In such a state, the Rays were having dinner...

"It's delicious! What's this?" I never thought I would be able to eat such delicious food during the military campaign."
"This slender... What is it? It's chewy for its elasticity, and it fits in as much."
"Ah... the soup is soaked in and delicious..."
"Captain Ray," What is this dish called?"

 At the soldier's word, Ray swallows the food in his mouth and then opens his mouth.

"This dish was developed in guillem on the outskirts of the kingdom of Mileana. It's called udon."
"Udon? I've never heard of a dish with a name."
"I guess so, but you understand how delicious it is, right? It's not logical, it tastes honestly."
"Yes, indeed," ...but Gilm is amazing, too. I can't believe I made such a new dish."

 Half as flattery, the other half as serious. To the soldier muttering in admiration, Ray gently turns away and returns to taste the udon again.
 This udon dish was spread by Ray in guillem.
 However, it was not developed by Ray himself, of course, but only because he happened to know how to make it when he was in Japan.
 Therefore, I feel somewhat uncomfortable when I am praised so much."
 While trying not to worry about it, notice that the bowl containing udon is already empty, and place it in a new pot.
 The pot with udon in it was prepared at the Manjokjeong (full house) when I was in Gilmoo, as a matter of course.
 The amount of stewed udon -- stewed udon with soup -- had already been cut by half in a pot about a meter high.
 There are already two completely empty pots lying nearby.
 Of course, the soldiers in the squad ate in their own way, but it was Ray, one of Sett and one of them who ate the majority of themselves.
 It is outrageous to eat food that gives off a strong smell during military activities, but there is no problem as long as it is so far away from the position of the punitive force.
 Some monsters have been tempted to approach by the smell, but most of them leave after sensing the signs of Seto.
 Some monsters, like the goblins, approached without understanding the difference in power, but they were all disposed of by the men of the shortstop.
 Including Ray, Sett, and Pernicus, who are leading the detachment, the dinner time for more than thirty people will pass.
 By the time the third pot containing udon noodles cooked with soup was emptied, the sunset was completely down and the surrounding area was beginning to be enveloped in darkness.
 There was still some brightness left by the sunset, but it was difficult to feel it because it was in the forest.
 Then, because they need to move their bodies soon, the members of the squad, including Ray, enjoy a short break.

"When I was told by a superior to be assigned to this detachment, I thought it was a punishment..."
"Oh, that's me, too. Because that crimson-led unit was under the leadership of that crimson, right? I thought we'd get involved in a lot of bad things. But if we can have such a delicious meal during the operation of the war, we shall be most welcome."
"Well, in that sense, I think I could have been assigned to this unit. ...but...
"Huh? What's the matter?" Are you dissatisfied with the fact that you had such a delicious meal?"
"I'm not dissatisfied... I'm not dissatisfied." I think item boxes are amazing."
"Oh, that's it. I never expected three such huge pots to fit in. If you have an item box, the transportation of goods will be very different. It means that you can eat that kind of delicious rice every day, not dried meat or anything like that."
"I heard that the troops who led the army of the Kingdom of Milliana were very high in the Spring War, but I guess the delicious food was influenced by it."
"I couldn't believe the water Captain Ninglei had taken out of his dagger."
"Oh, that's it." I thought so, too. Just water. Why is it so delicious? It was a little incredible. It's just water."
"Why are you doing the same thing twice?" -- well, it was actually that good water."
"""There is a cute follower like Seto-chan, who has an item box, and even though he is a Rank B adventurer, he has a nickname." And yet, considering that Mr. Vihela has sent him his thoughts, I wonder how blessed Captain Ray is. I wish I'd get one, too."
"...don't do that." You're generally given by Captain Ray, and you're competing with Mr. Vihela for his love, are you insane?"
"Will you at least tell me if you're serious about it. --but that's impossible to think of."
"Well, that beauty and limb. However, he was very strong, and although he had already run away, he was a member of the royal family of the Empire of Bestia. Do you think there's a chance?"
"Well, if it's a household chores like cooking, cleaning, or washing..."
"Oh, you might have a chance to win over there. Vichela has grown up as a member of the Imperial family, so she would have left the housework to others."
"Ah...but Vichela is now here to help his brother, His Royal Highness Mercurio, but he left the country a few years ago, didn't he? Then he didn't have a maid, and of course he did the housework himself..."
"Stop it! Don't trample on my last hope. My last hope as a woman is that there is at least one thing that can beat her."
"Hahaha," Well, it's impossible to compete with Mr. Vihela for the favor of Captain Ray."

 A short distance from the soldiers in the squad who were talking for a break, Ray was having a final meeting with Perenicus, who was vice commander of the squad and in effect leader.
 This is because, having already dispatched a few reconnaissance troops from the squadron and already had information on where the punitive force was stationed, there was still a little time left until the best time for the operation to be carried out.

"In other words, it's Captain Ray who will launch a pre-emptive strike. If the enemy is confused by the attack, will the shortstop attack with a bow?"

 Pernix's gaze turns to Ray, who is leaning against Seto, who lies on the ground.

"Oh! To fight normally, if some of the troops are badly damaged, they will start withdrawing, but if they are camped out, it will take longer than usual. First of all, most of them are asleep except for the guards, so it will take time to wake up and assess the situation, and even after you realize that you are being attacked, you have to run away with your clothes on. And above all, the use of a fence limits the escape route."
"A lot of people will die because they can't make that judgment, and even if they make a good judgment, the fence will be a cage."

 You're probably remembering what you saw in the Spring War when you joined Theoreum's men. Ray nods back to the murmuring Perenicus.

"That's true. And he's definitely on his guard. If it were to be camped out tomorrow or the day after tomorrow, I would be wary of it in my own way, because it was close to the rebel position.""Certainly, it is unthinkable in itself to invade such a deep part of the enemy's sphere of influence."

 The Rey and others are now in a place where the punitive force marched from the imperial capital for a day. In other words, considering the distance between the imperial capital and rebel positions, it was clearly close to the imperial capital.
 There is no doubt that they would normally be found by the time they got this far, but the reason why the Lays are here is because they had a set that could fly.
 Of course, the punitive force also carried the Dragon Knights, but even the Imperial Army could not operate them on a large scale due to their scarcity. Even if there are powerful nobles and military personnel in the first prince's faction, they cannot be used very much.
 More dragon knights were already killed by Ray and Sett in the Spring War. We have to be careful as long as there is unconfirmed but never-missable information that Ray and Sett may be in the rebels.

"...if we attack the enemy's position, the enemy will probably run away. Even if we don't run away, we should distance ourselves from the position once and regroup. Make sure you take the opportunity to attack me. However, unlike last time, there is no time or spare for enemy prisoners of war. Try to kill him as much as possible."
"All right. But it's a bit close. Since they belong to the first prince's school, there must be many talented people or aristocrats with high family status. and if I were to be taken prisoner, I could make time negotiating for a ransom, and there might be others who would turn over to me."

 Ray shakes his head, though Perenicus tells him so with a stern face, as if he were a soldier trusted by Theoreum.

"It might have been possible if this was close to the position where we were based, but it would be too far if we were taken prisoner here."
"Then we should have drawn more people before doing this?"
"If you come this way, of course you'll keep a good watch over them at night. The key to this case is that they're so careless that they're late for the response in case of emergency."

 As Ray explains so, Perenicus gives a searching glance.
 When Ray receives it, he notices his gaze, but ignores it without worrying about it.
 In fact, Ray proposed the case because it included killing many of the best people in the Westian Empire.
 Of course, I wanted to exclude people who would be obstacles to the kingdom of Milliana, if possible.
 In spite of that, Perenicus doesn't blame Ray any more.
 He may be a competent person, but he understands that he is not under Mercurio, but understands that he is extremely troublesome in a hostile situation.
 After a while, I finished the final confirmation... and a few hours later, when most of the expeditionaries fell asleep, the time finally came.





 As the big moon floated in the night sky, Ray sat on Sett's back and looked to the ground.
 The positions there are much smaller than those of the rebels.
 But it's only natural. The rebel positions were invaded by merchants selling weapons and protective gear, blacksmiths repairing them, prostitutes comforting soldiers to sleep alone at night, and they were already close to one village or town, such as men working as laborers and some bringing stalls to cook.
 By comparison, Ray's only presence now is in the camp where the punitive force was built for the night.
 Naturally, only the punitive force was in the position, and even if the number of soldiers was larger than that of the rebels, the scale of the troops was known.
 They cover their positions with prefabricated fences to cope with monsters and bandits, but the fences are not effective for flying rays and sets.

"Well... I wanted to seize all the supplies, if possible, but it would be impossible to wipe out the positions." I'll make it clear that, as far as possible."
"Guru..."

 A sad song to Ray's words.
 They must be remembering that some of the materials captured from the previous expeditionary force were so foodstuffs that they thought it was strange to eat on the battlefield.
 However, unlike the previous incompetent aristocrats, this expeditionary force has a considerable number of talented people.
 Because of this, he could not have brought more luxury goods than necessary, and even if he robbed the army of supplies, it would be impossible to hold a lavish banquet like the one he had held last time.
 Gently patting Sett on the back of his neck, Ray takes his death size out of the mistling and changes his mind.

"Here we go, Seto. I'll raise them to extremes while they're asleep in their positions."
"Grull!"

 Perhaps Seto has changed his mind with Ray's words, but instead of fluttering his wings so that he doesn't notice the watch, he glides down to his position.
 What is to be done is a great trampling. what should be called a disaster
 A death hug like a red lotus descends on the punitive force.
 A fatal blow was coming to Sobre and Blatta, who were leading the expeditionary force.