Chapter 399: An easy understand feeling


    Al, some of the northern nobles want to participate in the invasion.


    Even after such a huge war they sure are energetic huh.


    I sighed as I received the report from Char.


    Looking at the list of the nobles who wish to participate, I can see that they are all young nobles.


    These young nobles often have a strong desire to earn credit.


    However, going to war is not free.


    Do they have enough resources to spare for that?


    They insisted that after trading off the warhorses, they have some to spare but..


    Thest war should have been enough. Besides, if the northern nobles participate as well, that wouldnt look good in the eyes of the eastern nobles.


    The eastern nobles went all the way to the north to participate in the invasion of the Dominion.


    The northern nobles have already made a name for themselves in the previous war.


    After showing their bravery, the northern knights already have a reputation as the best in the Empire.


    In thest few years, Father hasnt been to the field.


    Moreover, after the Imperial Army was established, the ces where aristocrats and their knights can show their power are limited. Thats why it is rare for nobles to rally their knights to apany Father to a battlefield.


    When it was said that the era of knights is over, they are given this chance.


    The eastern nobles are surely desperate to seize this opportunity.


    But if I stop them, their impression of me will worsen..


    No doubt that they will think that you are favoring the eastern nobles.


    Good griefnotify them for me. They are to gather 500 of their elites each and send them to Lize-aneue to assist her as my direct subordinates. Let them know that if they want the credit then they have to do this as knights.


    That should lessen the dissatisfaction.


    Lize-aneue only has about a thousand subordinates.


    Most of her subordinates stay at the east border to man its defense.


    In other words, Lize-aneue will be leading a borrowed force from the allied eastern nobles army.


    Even with Duke Reinfeld, it would be difficult for her to fight using others forces.


    Thats why I will lend my direct subordinates to Lize-aneue.


    Considering her personality, when the timees to advance, she will move forward without any hesitation.


    In a certain sense, they would be acting like Imperial Knights since they will have to protect her.


    If I leave that role to the northern nobles then they should be able to gain sufficient credit in this war.


    Then the matter is settlednext is about the Eastern Nobles Allied Army that is staying inside the Zweig Territory.


    Is there enough supply to feed them?


    Currently, the eastern nobles army is stationed inside the Zweig Territory.


    A total of 20,000 knights are camping just outside the city.


    Naturally, they are staying here in preparation for the invasion.


    When the preparations areplete, they will take the lead and invade the Dominion together with Marshal Lizelotte.


    The supply for the invasion was also stored inside the Zweig Territory.


    The supply is enough. We actually have a surplus from what Duke Reinfeld has prepared.


    Thats good. This is expected to be a short-term decisive battle. if it got dragged out then we will need to procure more supply though.


    If all goes ording to the schedule then the invasion will conclude in no time.


    We will use the princess who defected to our side and have the nobles supporting her make their army lower their weapons.


    At that point, few would protect the king.


    Butthe problem here is that we have too many people near the city. Thats why the distribution is being dyed.


    Theres no helping it so just give up.we are about to go to war after all. If the knights see anything suspicious, they will surely investigate. You cant stop them.


    There have been many reports about cases where the knights halting the merchants heading to the city for luggage inspection.


    However, it is true that we have an army camping here.


    It is only natural to closely inspect anyone whoes and goes in this area.


    Not to mention that our opponent this time is the Dominion.


    A country that stands no chance against the Empire in a proper battle.


    Thats why they are being extra vignt of sabotages.


    Theres nothing you can do at all?


    It would be difficult. I will think of something.


    Un, please do. Then thats all for me.


    Ok. Im counting on you.


    After that exchange, Char left the room.


    Once she left, I let out a long sigh.


    Are you tired?


    Well, yeah


    Elna who silently stood by my side spoke to me.


    Right now, there are only the two of us in the room.


    It would be fine to show some soft side here.


    ..Father threw the reins on Lize-aneue to me. He probably expects me to stop her this time.


    Since Al is taking full responsibility for the invasion, Lizelotte-sama wouldnt do something extra right


    Normally that would be the case. But the Dominion is not your average opponent. It is the country that caused my eldest brothers death. On top of that, they brushed off all responsibility by ming it on a random vassal. Theres no doubt that she despises them. Moreover, Lize-aneue has been holding on to that hatred for 3 years.


    Do you think that she will go berserk?


    It wouldnt be strange if she does. Thats the reason why Father did not entrust his full authority to Lize-aneue. Even so,.Im not confident that I can stop her.


    I already did what I could.


    I intended to be recognized by Lize-aneue.


    Im sure that if I were to stand a chance of stopping her then I need her to recognize me first.


    To have her recognize me and follow my order.


    However, the only person Lize-aneue ever recognized as superior was our eldest brother.


    The pressure of getting close to his greatness is already heavy for me.


    Then it would be fine if you dont let Lizelotte-sama do anything right?


    If he wants that then Father wouldnt assign Lize-aneue to this invasion in the first ce. Your body will break down if you keep holding in your anger after all. Surely.if someone else took down the Dominion, Lize-aneue will break.


    Are you not exaggerating this?


    That is how much my eldest brother was to Lize-aneue. She doesnt see him like her other brothers.


    He is even more important to her now that Al?


    Its hard topare butmy eldest brothers death broke Lize-aneues dream. All her feelings and expectations turned into regret. Three years is a short yet long period of time. She probably has been looking forward to crushing the Dominion with her own hands. It wouldnt be strange if I cant stop her.


    As her younger brother, I dont want to see her going mad.


    But what should I do if you want to burn a whole country to the ground?


    Her feeling right now is what I would feel if Leo was killed.


    Moreover, it happened when she was not by his side.


    Her time probably stopped moving in that moment.


    She has started to look forward to the future little by little with Duke Reinfelds help but this is something that she has to ovee herself.


    What should I do here?


    While I was thinking to myself, Elnas hand touched my shoulder.


    When I look up, Elna was staring at me.


    Al is always working hard for others arent you.


    ..she is my sister after all.


    It will be fine. Your feeling will surely reach Lizelotte-sama. If Al keeps moving forward without forgetting that feeling, Lizelotte-sama will surely respond in her own way.


    It would be nice if thats the case


    It will. As your childhood friend, I guarantee you. Als feeling is easy to understand after all.


    .dont make fun of me.


    To such an answer, Elna smiled softly at me.