Fritzione and the army of the First Princess' faction are going down the highway.

　As the total number of supply troops was about 500, the speed of advance was considerably faster than that of a large army.

　Since the number of people has to be reduced, it is likely that the selection is basically elite.

　As the First Princess's faction advanced along the highway toward the rebel position, they soon saw an opponent who was standing in line as if they were waiting for them.

　...no, it wasn't as if they were waiting, it was as if they were waiting.

　Eventually, the First Princess's faction, which was going down the highway, stopped and two people came forward as messengers.

　Angela and Ray, both of whom have outstanding abilities in the Fritzione army.though Ray was not exactly a Fritzione, but a bodyguard sent by the rebels.

"... I see.If you look at it like this, there are certainly some people lurking in the forest, but they're pretty good at disappearing and trying not to find it, so you wouldn't have known it if Ray hadn't told you."

　Angela mutters as she heads to the ambush unit.

　Their eyes were directed straight in their direction, but they were also focused on the forest along the highway.

"Normally, if you have enemies in sight, it's hard to focus your attention elsewhere.It's a worn-out policy to look away openly, but it's probably because it's effective that it's been used many times, and as a result, it's been used up.... I don't think they'll ever decide here, as far as this is concerned."

　While talking to Angela, Ray's eyes are on the troops in front of him.

　The avant-garde was armed with full-plate armor, heavily armed infantry with spears, and infantry with shields, with archers behind them, and cavalry behind them.

　However, his expression is stiff.

　It may be possible that the first princess Fritzione is trying to oppose them.

　It is overwhelmingly popular among the people, and of course many of those who are waiting now adoring Fritzione.

　It was only natural that I felt depressed because I wanted to be hostile to such a person.

　There is also the case of Angela, one of the two people approaching now.

　The Knights of the White Rose are made up of only female knights, and many people have the impression of a secret garden.

　Angela in particular controls the secret flower garden.Even though there were some problems with age, there were many people who longed for it.

　And most importantly... a person on the back of Seto, a griffon, carrying a death size of about two meters long on his shoulder.

　Anyone involved in the military of the Vestian Empire ... and certainly anyone here will know who this is.

　Ray, a rank B adventurer nicknamed crimson.

　The soldiers are overwhelmed by Ray, who approaches so many people without any hesitation.

　Angela is the same in that she doesn't seem shy, but Ray is probably superior in terms of name value.

　Still, as an ambush, you can't just wait for someone approaching you.

　Eventually, Ray and Angela have just reached the middle of the army ambushed with the First Princess's faction, and two people also come from the army ambushed.

　Seeing who it is, Ray opens his eyes unconsciously.

　I didn't remember the leading person of the two, but the other person did.

"Rodos..."

　He must have heard his name come out of Ray's mouth.Rodos looks at Ray.

　But...

(What is it is?)

　His expression hasn't changed even though he was called by his name.

　If it had been until now, I would have definitely reacted in some way.

　It was the person who was moving in front of Rodos who was looking at Ray strongly.

"...are you crimson?"It's my first time seeing it up close, let alone from afar."

　Feel the hatred hidden in your voice and strain your hand holding the death-size handle on your shoulder.

　If they act in any way, we will respond immediately.

"You seem to have a strange grudge.There are many reasons to be hated by this country, so it's not strange."

"Well, I don't want to have a grudge against you.I was looking forward to the day when I could return it."

　It's rare to have such a grudge, and Ray thought, "Is this really the first time we've met?" But of course, I don't remember seeing the face of the person in front of me.

　Who is the person in front of you?It wasn't Ray who remembered it, nor Rodos's mouth that showed it.

"Blatta, will you let me through?"

"Is it Angela?"I'm more crimson than you are now."

　Blatta glanced at Angela's words for a moment, but she immediately turned to Ray as if she were not interested in you.

　Angela feels a little uncomfortable with that appearance.

　Of course, Angela is a member of the First Princess' faction, and Bratta is a member of the First Princess' faction.As long as they are hostile factions, they are not close.

　Even so, they are just acquaintances, and if they happen to meet, they can have a conversation.

　And now is the time for us to collide head-on with each other.Nevertheless, I didn't understand why he insisted on Ray so much.

　However, that question will also be solved in the next moment.

　Blatta glares at Ray and opens her mouth with a hearty smile.

"As I said, I was looking forward to seeing you.That grudge... to teach you the grudge that will be trampled down unilaterally without being able to do anything."

　Angela, who was listening up close, knew right away what Bratta was saying.

　It was when the subjugated army was destroyed.

　I guess Ray understood that as well.I opened my mouth with a smile as good as Blatta.

"Come to think of it, there were some people who ran away with their tails wrapped around them in the battle.Is it the survival?"

Yes, that's right.I ran away disgracefully at that time.That's why you should abandon your companions."

"Friend... Oh, Sobre?"

　Bratta looks displeased for a moment when Ray, who is captured in a rebel position, passes his mind, but he calms down right away.

"Well, that's all right.So I want you guys to pass through here.We can't pass through here.You know that, right? All we have to do is bump into each other.Do you have any objections?"

"...you really have to go through here? I don't think you need to waste your fighting power here?"

"It's better than joining the rebel forces and increasing their capabilities."

　At the time of Ray's presence... No, I thought our aim was known at the time of the ambush here, but Angela couldn't speak any more when she was told so clearly.

　No, I can say something if I want to, but I never thought that the other person would step down.

"But my acquaintance there looks strange... what's going on?"

"Huh? Oh, it's Rodos.There were a lot of things to get stronger.Yes, I don't mind throwing everything away in order to beat you."

"... Is that true, Rodos?"

　While asking, Ray wonders inside.

　Rodos certainly had a strong rivalry with him.

　Rodos, who is looking at himself now, is so calm that he seems to be a different person compared to that time.

(No, it's not that he's calm... his expression isn't moving?)

　Though Ray thinks deeply, Rodos only looks back at Ray without saying anything.

"Rodos, answer me."

"It's useless. I told you. He threw everything away to beat you.Emotions also exist in it."

"...what did you do?""Well, do you think I'm going to bother saying that? And why worry about him? He betrayed you guys and came over here... so to speak, traitors? I don't think you need to worry."

　Blatta, who tells her with a smile on her lips, is at a loss for words, but she immediately continues.

"Even if I were a traitor, I would still be the son of the adventurer who took care of me.So how can Rodos get back together?"

"Well, I see. Unfortunately, this is what I wanted.I don't know what to do. ... Oh, but I know.Maybe... if I make his wish come true, it will come back to normal unexpectedly. Yes, the hope of killing you."

「……」

　Ray glances at Blatta silently and sharply.

　Next to Ray, Angela looks at Blatta with her eyes sharpened.

"You've changed.I used to be absorbed in fighting, but I didn't go that far."

"Yes, I think so myself, but if you go through that kind of experience, you'll naturally change one or two of your personalities....and what are you going to do? Are you guys going to surrender or not?Of course, I don't want you to surrender."

"Of course.Mr. Fritzione has already made up his mind.If anyone stands in front of you to close the road, we will destroy it, Fritzione's sword."

　When Angela's determination comes out of her mouth, Blatta smiles and opens her mouth.

That's nice of you to say it well.That's what I have to do. Then there's nothing more to talk about here, right? ... All we have to do is carry out our intentions on our own.Here we go, Rodos."

　Bratta tells him so and brings Rodos back to their army, still quite unmoved.

　Ray looks sharply at her back, but soon finds Seto looking anxiously at her and pats her head with the will to be all right.

"Guru..."

　Still, Seto's voice sounds like he'

　For Seto, Rodos doesn't like him because he has never met him before.

　To be honest, I don't even care what happens to be honest.

　However, for Ray, they are the children of Elk and Min, who are close to him.

　As long as he is an adventurer, he is responsible for everything, and it is Rodos himself who thought and carried out his infiltration into the First Prince's faction.

　Therefore, Rodos himself will take responsibility for it.

"Ray, are you okay?"

"Ah... to be honest, it would be a lie if I didn't expect this possibility at all."

　Ray, who answered Angela's words in a small way, thinks deeply.

(If you're brainwashed by any means, you just have to figure it out.I don't have that kind of technology or magic, so it's impossible, but Elk might be able to do something about it with the connections of a Rank A adventurer.)

　Ray, who changed his mind and thought it was easy, nodded softly to Angela and opened his mouth.

"Let's go. Fritzione should be able to see what is going on here, and if you stay here for a long time, you'll have to let them take the initiative.I don't think I can do that as long as there are only a few of them."

"...it's all right,

　She replies to Angela, who asks her anxiously, pats Seto on the neck and returns to Fritzione's side.

　Angela's horse moves next to it, but it is somewhat unsettling whether the horse remembers the threat to Seto.

　Angela opens her mouth, stroking her beloved horse to calm her down.

"I guess it's best to leave them to Ray."

"It would be helpful if Rodos could do so, let alone Blatta.... well, I don't think Blatta will give up on me either."

"Hmm, popular guys are different."

"I'm not happy with the popularity at all."

　While talking, Ray probably decided that he was calm.Angela moves on with relief, until they return under Fritzione's carriage.

"I'm sorry, your Highness Fritzione.I couldn't get them to step back.You'll end up bumping head on."

"... I'm sorry, but I don't think it's that easy for them to step down.OK, I've asked Marquis Loganos to do the background, so don't worry.Angela, the enemy from the front, and the ambush of being in the forest... Ray, can you please?"

　Angela nodded and saw the army in ambush begin to move, and quickly gave orders...The beginning of the first battle fought by the Fritzione army in this civil war begins.