Ray couldn't make out for a moment what the man in front of him had said.
　No, I understood the word more accurately, but I should say I didn't understand it.
　In the first place, there is the Fritzione army between the rebel positions and the imperial capital.
　But if the headquarters of the rebel army is now being attacked, how did Kabazid and Shurus send their troops?
　When Ray hears the story, he wonders if the man in front of him is actually like a spy or agent on the expeditionary force.
　I suspect he's trying to confuse Ray by telling him an unlikely story.
　But at least the man who is looking up at Ray desperately doesn't seem to be misguided at all.
　I just want you to help the rebel positions that are being attacked.
　That thought seemed to be the only thing on my face.

(Then, is it true that the headquarters of the rebel army is being attacked, or is it possible that they believe that information was manipulated in such a way... or, since they were able to send enough troops to block off the road, they should have prepared enough forces to attack the headquarters in advance...)

　While hesitating about how to judge the man in front of me, I still ask him just in case.

"And how long will the Vihelas last? Will they be able to do so within the day?"
"No, I don't think it's going to be tomorrow. However, at present, there is little military power left in the headquarters."
"...what?"
"Mr. Vihela and others had gone to the front to defeat the punitive forces blocking the road." It's as if they're taking advantage of it -- no, it's possible that this was actually the enemy's favorite."

　a man who chagrined that he was completely taken advantage of the other side's plan

"... I see,"

　Ray also listens to the man and understands his real intentions.
　the reason why the Fritzione army was holding back even a little.
　a trump card of blockade of a highway
　military forces that would have been dispatched other than those to block the road

(The ultimate goal of the opponent is to attack the headquarters of the rebel army, which had reduced its military power to the limit.)

　The mysterious actions they had taken were all connected in Ray.
　In particular, with regard to sporadic attacks by bandits, Ray thought it would be impossible to stop until the rebels came to the headquarters due to starvation, but if he was attacking the headquarters, the meaning of the attack would change slightly.
　In other words, it was time-consuming to finish the attack on the headquarters and put down the rebels.
　There are still some things that I cannot understand, as if I had left the Dragon Knight alone, but I could still imagine that this strategy was the mission of the punitive force.
　the headquarters of the rebel army without Ray, the greatest force of the rebels, and without Vihela and even Gurgast's appearance.
　Since they attacked with the exception of most of their difficult enemies, the punitive force must have judged that their chances of winning were high.

(The least salvation is that, as long as Mercurio is in the headquarters, there is surely a Teorem left.)

　Mercurio has a Theoreum, just as Tiyur is intoxicated with Vihela.
　Of course they treated each other very differently, but from Ray's point of view they were similar in that they were intoxicated.

"Well, we must inform Fritzione of the matter," I'm sorry, but I must inform Fritzione of this as soon as possible. What about you? In the rebel positions..."
"No, the rebel positions are now blocked. Probably to prevent communication with the Vihelas."
"…I see. But what kind of wolf smoke?"
"No, it seems to cover the sky with strange visions..."
"Phantom?"

　Ray is bent on the remark.
　This is because I knew the magic of using visions, but it's the first time I've seen them with my own eyes.

"Yes, thanks to you, it was necessary to send a direct message... but in my case, unlike Mr. Vichela, who was supposed to be relatively close to me, Prince Fritzione, and Mr. Ray, who was in charge of us, had not many pursuers... and I was the only one who survived."

　When Ray grieves over his lack of power, he feels bad but doesn't have time, so he goes on.

"I'm sorry, but I don't have time for conversation now. let me go first If you keep going straight down the road towards the imperial capital, you can join the Fritzione army. There should be no need to worry about the bandits, at least, for they were not there when I came."
"...I'm sorry,"
"Don't worry. Then don't die."

　Announcing that, Ray pats Sett on the neck.

"Roll-rolling.

　Upon receiving the signal, Seto flaps his wings into the sky after a few steps of running without saying anything.
　The soldier, who has come this far as a messenger, breathes a sigh of relief at the fact that he was able to pass on the information without seeing Ray and Sett, and goes down to his beloved horse, who had been frightened by Sett at a distance.

"I managed to convey important information. The rest... shall we join Prince Fritzione's army so that he may not die? I'll ask Jennifer to do her best until she joins me."
"Shaking".

　The horse, called Jennifer, snorts and resents to leave it to the soldiers.
　The soldier on his back, turning for a moment to his former self... to the death of his comrades, kicks Jennifer in the ribs and runs towards the Fritzione army.





　On the wings of Seto, it is safe to say that the distance from the Fritzione army is almost close.
　Returning to Fritzione's army at such a rate, Ray approaches the carriage in which Fritzione is driving, and the White Rose Knights.
　A female knight of the White Rose Knights approaches Ray and Sett, probably doubting her return considerably earlier than expected.

"What is the matter, Mr. Ray, that you came back early?"
"Oh, actually, save the cavalry who are being chased on the road ahead. I heard from the cavalry that the headquarters of the rebel army is now under attack by the punitive force.'
"What!? But those who saved me before..."

　Glancing at the rear of the Fritzione army.
　Where the White Rose Knights would have helped just the other day.

"I don't think that the report was false. In the first place, the blockade of the road itself must have been a plan to separate the military force from the headquarters. Of course, if there's an effect of starvation, that's fine. I'd like to give you an account of the circumstances."
"...Yes. Then come with me."

　She is led by a female knight to the front of the carriage in which Fritzione is riding.

"And then, Ray," What's your business?"

　The first to speak was not Fritzione... but Angela, who was near the carriage.
　I asked her, thinking that something had happened to them... from her cavalry, that the headquarters had been attacked by the expeditionary forces, and Angela looked at her nervously.

"Is that true, sir? Is it not in the hands of His Highness Kabazid or Prince Schles?"
"No, at least from what I saw, he seemed desperate for help, and if I hadn't, he would have been beaten to death by his pursuers. And... I'm back a step further to give you this information, and it's heading here now. If you really care about it, you can listen to it when it comes."

　Angela nods rightly to Ray, who mutters his gaze behind the Fritzione army, towards the supply corps and their bodyguards.

"When Ray comes over here, I'm going to have an acquaintance with the last man. -- well, I've heard that the rebels are growing to such a large number that you may not know them."
"Well, it's better for them to have a job than for them to have a job."

　The messenger soldiers, who were helped by the first unit of the White Rose Knights, were now incorporated into the supply unit, saying they had nothing particular to do.
　He must be a man of ability, as he would have been chosen as a messenger by the rebels.However, since this army is the Fritzione army, the chain of command is distinctly different from that of the messengers under Mercurio.
　Therefore, it was now incorporated into supply units that would not be so hard when fighting broke out.
　More precisely, he is a caretaker and observer of prisoners of war in the supply unit, and a bodyguard.
　The prisoner's Sobre and the surrendered Moura and Sistoy.
　Don't let these three make strange moves--though the seeds of commandment are embedded in themselves. And if there is anyone who has been trying to keep his or her mouth shut, he or she will protect him or her.
　However, as a person who has been sent to guard, it must be very disappointing.
　The insurgents have suffered considerable damage from the violence of Moura and Sistoy in rebel positions.
　Of course, there must have been something you took for granted and something you didn't want to do.
　Nevertheless, he could not resist the orders of Fritzione, a member of the Imperial family, and now he is quietly performing his duties.
　However, they honestly wanted it to be somewhere else instead of a stressful place.

"Well, you say the rebel positions are covered with visions, and you can't use the smoke of wolves... do you have any idea?"

　It was Fritzione, not Angela, who answered Ray's question.

"Yes, I do," There's a magic item called Quartome's breath. However, this is something that is close to the boundary of the arena, and can only be activated using multiple monster magic stones equivalent to Rank B. As Ray said, the effect is to create visions within a certain range, although there is a limit."

　Ray sighs involuntarily at Fritzione, who continues, "It's just one of the treasures of the Imperial family."

"You brought out such a grand thing?"
"Yes,"

　When she is easily answered, Ray also hesitates for a moment about how to return it, and then opens his mouth with a wry smile.

"If they were to bring me some treasured goods, I wish they would bring me some other treasured goods."
"Don't be silly. I don't know if it was Cabad's brother or Schles who brought out Quartome's breath, but I don't think I've got the permission of my father."
"...isn't that going to be a problem after the end of the civil war?"
"I don't know. If you're a member of the Imperial family, it shouldn't be inconvenient to take it out. The permission of my father should be only a little more than justification. Of course they will eventually be blamed, but they must have thought it would be a disaster if they could end the civil war with their own victory."

　There was something like a Vihela about the small shoulder shrug.
　It's only natural, though it's half‐blooded.

"Well, I know where it came from. So what exactly is the effective time?"
"Depending on the extent to which you cover it with visions, I think it's about half an hour to an hour with one of the magic stones of a Rank B monster."
"... again, it's very fuel-efficient."

　Rey looks dumbfounded at the fuel efficiency.
　Rank B monsters are powerful monsters like Oak King.
　It's far inferior to the Rank A monster, Gryphon, but it's definitely a tough opponent for ordinary adventurers.
　Disposal of the Rank B monster's magic stone, but still effective for about 30 minutes to an hour, would certainly have been extremely fuel-efficient.

"Still, the effect of being able to develop visions over a wide area is enormous, depending on how you use it this time."
"That's the way I'm in trouble because I'm actually using it. ...and so... Back to the point, I want to get ahead of you. There is no doubt that we will be able to join the Mercurio rebels later today, but there is a good chance that the enemy is ambushed in the direction of progress. I'd like to deal with it in advance. ...what do you think?"

　Ray's mouth is certainly not wrong for this army's bodyguard.
　But I had a better understanding of where the aim was, whether Fritzione or Angela.
　That is to say, they will head to the reinforcements of the rebels in the name of eliminating the ambush troops.

"... well, now that you've come this far, it's not hard to join the Mercurio, is it?"

　Angela readily nods to Fritzione's question.

"Yes, I wonder if there's any problem with that's all right. And then if Ray could hit the troops that might be in ambush, it would be more secure."
"That's the way it is," Now, Ray... please, sir, of Vihela and Mercurio."
"All right. Set!"
"Grull!"

　Receiving permission to leave the Fritzione army, Ray pats Sett on the neck.
　Hearing that, Seto would fly straight up into the sky.