Chapter 242. The outbreak of the Holy Kingdom War (3)


    “It is a war.”


    “It is a war.”


    “Is it war?”


    “It is war.”


    Let me return with an armful of news.


    Look, don''t everyone bow their heads like this and fall into agony?


    Well, even in thest war, the results were good, but in fact, wasn''t it a big deal?


    Everyone''s reaction was like this, too.


    It wasn''t that I raised everyone to be war-loving lunatics in the first ce.


    “Still, if it''s better thanst time, isn''t that...? At least it''s not a crisis situation like before.”


    I sighed as I gave a brief exnation of this war.


    Yes, during thest war, it was a despicable war where they were beaten 3 to 1.


    This time, he was going to hold the saintess ountable for what she had done.


    Originally, they had to send messengers to have an argument in a more peaceful way, but what can I do?


    Let''s hit this side with a fair fact, and the other side locks the door and holds a knife.


    Even the saintess herself stepped forward and brazenly criticized this side.


    Rather, this one endured a lot.


    ‘...In the end, you can''t avoid war.''


    I thought that was a bit unfortunate.


    Although it''s ironic for me to think like this after preparing for the possibility of war.


    In the end, did the saintess choose to fight to the end?


    “Anyway, the war has already been decided. Even the deration of war cannot be undone in one yard.”


    Everyone listens intently.


    “How big will this war be?”


    “Hmm? Well, first of all, the strength of the Holy Kingdom is not that high. The number of heads is small.”


    I only told the information as far as I know.


    The military power of the Holy Kingdom is only 300,000 even if you gather all of them simply by numbers.


    Wasn''t the empire trying to import ves inrge numbers to supplement theck of soldiers in the first ce?


    But that doesn''t mean their power is weak.


    There are also Pdins with excellent individual abilities.


    Due to conflicts with heterogeneous tribes and small-scale conflicts, Seongguk is quite familiar with war as a religious state that ims benevolence.


    There will be military power to provide enough defense.


    “From what I''ve heard, it seems like we''re going to march about


    350,000


    .


    The others seemed equally nervous.


    Unlike the previous war, this is not a defensive war.


    Of course, you can''t remove all the troops.


    Still 350,000.


    This is because it means that all the troops that can be mobilized for the expedition have been gathered.


    “There were more lords who wanted to step forward than I thought.”


    I also found this to be a little surprising.


    Initially, the number of troops that could be dispatched in this war was expected to be around 250,000.


    However, contrary to the prediction, the lords this time said that they would be quite active.


    It was because the saintess'' actions were known.


    Now that it''s known that he spread shit like that on his estate, wouldn''t he deserve it?


    Of course, I couldn''t send all the lords.


    Who will protect Ernesia Kingdom if all the troops are removed?


    So, in this battle, each lord was selected with great care.


    ....Well, put aside for a moment who will go.


    “Anyway, do you know why I am talking about this?”


    “…Is that so? It looks like we are going too.”


    Let''s answer as if Seina would.


    “Yeah, for some reason I thought that might be the case.”


    “It is the same.”


    It felt like both Asha and Dia roughly guessed it.


    Yes.


    “This time we will go too.”


    can''t help but go


    ‘Because I was the one who expressed my opinion about participating in this war in the first ce.''


    That would makemon sense sense.


    For one thing, I was the one who pecked at the saintess during the conference.


    I''ve made a te, so if you don''t at least put your feet on it, you won''t set an example.


    It seems that even the older brother is a little embarrassed about that.


    However, I would have made it clear that I would participate in the war even if he hadn''t brought up this story.


    ‘...I just want to ignore it and let you guys go to war with each other.''


    If this was an ordinary war, I would just give advice and cover my mouth with a fan in style, saying ‘Oh ho ho ho ho!'' I want to see youughing evilly.


    He said he wanted to hide when others were fighting, twist his lips andugh, ‘As nned!''


    howfortable would that be


    But this time, there are some things that bother me a little.


    I felt like I should get as close to the battlefield as possible.


    There is something you have to check yourself.


    “So I’m sorry, but you guys have to work hard too.”


    “It''s hard work, it''s not like that.”


    “It is natural.”


    “We are also angry about the evil deeds of the Holy Kingdom.”


    They showed a willingness to actively agree with my will.


    Good luck then.


    no, isn''t it good luck?


    In fact, it would be the most desirable thing for the situation where a war would happen in the first ce to be settled and not to happen.


    “Departure will be in five days. Let each of you do your own finishing touches.”


    It may be sudden, but we have already prepared it, so all we have to do is actually pack up and set off.


    “And if you have any questions, I''ll take your opinion right now.”


    “…Is that Mr. Arell?”


    “Um, Asha? So, what are you still curious about?”


    As soon as the permission to ask questions was given, I tilted my head as I looked at her as she immediately brought out her opinion.


    “No, it might have something to do with the war a bit... but what will she do?”


    “....ah? Yes, he stayed.”


    I clicked my tongue.


    Then I blinked.


    “sorry. I''ve been busy these days, so I forgot what?


    “It''s too much...


    Pena was discouraged.


    It was obvious that he was quite disappointed.


    To her, I scratched my cheek and tried to make an excuse.


    “You couldn’t help it? After that, as soon as I returned, I immediately flew to the capital to report. Even after that, various nobles and various misceneous things continued to bother me? Was I too busy to die?”


    It''s true.


    I only yed half as much as usual.


    My polka dot gauge is only half full.


    “…I know, I know that too.”


    Even Pena couldn''t refute that point.


    It''s not her who doesn''t know how busy I''ve be since the meeting.


    No, but is it less hot than Pena?


    Since that day, I already know how Pena is treated in the world, so I admit that.


    It''s not that I''m being treated badly, so I won''t bother mentioning it.


    “by the way. Why did youe back?


    What does the Empire say? Or are you free’?”


    “...Because I was also busy with various things. yes i was busy no! More than that, Arel!


    You left me behind!”


    It would take a little longer to exin what this means.


    After thest meeting, Pena has now be the princess who summoned the Spirit King.


    At that time, even after the saintess had left, an awkward atmosphere continued at the conference for a while.


    I didn''t care, but at a nce, the nces the emperor and Pena were exchanging seemed very ufortable.


    Other than that, everyone was paying attention.


    Did you say something wrong and be afraid that the King of Spirits would beat you up?


    I also avoided the seat right away without noticing.


    Because there was nothing more to talk about anyway.


    At that time, Pena looked at me asking for help, but instead of answering, I smiled and ran away.


    It means you know what to do.


    Was it nice to cooperate?


    Throwing away is an instant.


    At that time, Pena''s expression was really spectacle.


    So we parted ways, making the short meeting a memory.


    .... Rather than that, I just unterally left him and jumped out.


    This is what Pena meant by leaving herself behind.


    “Is it because you were so busy?”


    what a lie


    It is true that it was annoying.


    And in fact, because of her future position, of course she must stay in the Empire.


    It is natural that there would be a lot of things to do, bothmercial and spirit matters.


    That''s why I thought I''d see this guy''s face at least by the end of the war.


    Didn''t youe back 3 days ago for some reason?


    Seeing that he came back as if it were his own home, I was a little taken aback.


    Why did he crawl all the way here again?


    Did you hide anything to eat here?


    Deliberately passing away my interrogative gaze, she waited for a moment and then began to tell me if she was ready to tell me why she had finally returned.


    “Actually, after that, my older brother... No, I had a little talk with His Majesty the Emperor.”


    “okay? That''s really good.”


    After a long time, did the brother and sister solve the problem properly?


    I asked without much expectation.


    Pena shook her head with aplex expression on her face.


    hmm? Didn''t it go well?


    “What did you say?”


    “The first thing he said was… do as you please.”


    “And what?”


    “That''s it.”


    Now that I think about it, it could be that the royal family of Ernesia was harmonious.


    Could it be that even though there must have been a lot of emotions in the meantime, did he just end it with those words?


    ....I''m d that''s not my family.


    “Is that just the end? It''s no fun.”


    “I was prepared to get scolded?”


    “okay? I''m sorry I''m not scolded. Then shall I scold you?”


    what do you understand


    First of all, it was because the emperor had properly disrupted the n he was trying to promote.


    Although they gave an alternative, humans are not cool enough to ept it.


    “so? What are you going to do next?”


    “Actually, I have to go back to the Empire again.”


    “Well, even though you''re still here, your position must be ambiguous.”


    It''s not much of a story.


    There was no reason to leave the princess alone in a foreign country when the war was already about to break out.


    It''s only natural that we have to go back for safety.


    On the contrary, when I thought of such a hassle, I didn''t have to force myself toe back now.


    Well, why don''t you go into details like that?


    The trivial things are just like that, so I spill it over.


    Because it''s annoying!


    Because of that, I roughly understood what Pena had been up to.


    “so?”


    “oh?”


    “oh? isn''t it? What does it have to do with having something to say to me and calling me here right now?”


    I understand that she seems to have something to say, and I can roughly guess her feelings.


    by the way.


    Can I take this one first and move on?


    “Isn’t this the kitchen?”


    Yes.


    The ce we''ve been talking about so far is none other than the kitchen.


    But why was he summoned to a ce like this?


    “...I want to return it to you, Arel, as it was a few months ago.”


    I deliberately pretended not to know.


    Well, sometimes when I was bored, I called out that surplus princess who seemed to be free to try out a new dish and tested it.


    Even then, Pena suddenly asked what kind of dish it was and said it was quite absurd.


    Could that be revenge?


    “Exactly!”


    Pena smiled brightly and nodded.


    Well, she ordered her servants to prepare something for this asion.


    But surely it was to cook in front of me?


    I thought he was preparing to eat again.


    Because I am.


    Sometimes I secretly go down to the kitchen, cook without anyone knowing, and secretly take it to enjoy.


    Because if you ask the chef, he says it''s harmful at night and he won''t do it!


    It''s petty, so I eat it.