# E10 - Preparation for War
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"Re-Estize Kingdom"
"Royal Capital"
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The Empire recognizes the
Nazarick organization,
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led by Sorcerer King Ains Ooal Gown,
as a country and ally.
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Emperor of the Baharuth Empire,
Jircniv Rune Farlord El Nix.
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The land near E-Rantel is
Sorcerer King Gown's property.
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The Re-Estize Kingdom should return
such land promptly to its original owner.
**[00:27] ---**
The Empire shall cooperate
with Sorcerer King Gown
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by invading the Kingdom and
allowing him to regain control of his land.
**[00:33] ---**
This is an action of justice
to liberate his country from unrighteous rule.
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There is no record in our history
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that a man named Ains Ooal Gown
has ever owned the land near E-Rantel.
**[02:19] ---**
There is no legitimacy
in a demand such as this.
**[02:22] ---**
"Noble Faction"
"Marquis Boullope"
**[02:22] ---**
So, rubbish claims of a lunatic.
**[02:25] ---**
"Noble Faction"
"Count Lytton"
**[02:25] ---**
They must have run out of reasons
for their yearly invasions.
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"Noble Faction"
"Marquis Raeven"
**[02:31] ---**
I wonder if that is the case...
**[02:34] ---**
However, have we not heard
that name before, Head Warrior Stronoff?
**[02:41] ---**
I am sure it is the magic caster
who saved my life.
**[02:46] ---**
I see.
**[02:47] ---**
So he had saved you,
thinking you were one of his people.
**[02:51] ---**
Control yourselves.
**[02:53] ---**
"Royal Faction"
"Margrave Urovana"
**[02:53] ---**
We are standing before the king.
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"Royal Faction"
"Marquis Blumrush"
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Well, there is no need to pay
heed to such a magic caster.
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Please allow me to speak.
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"Royal Faction"
"Marquis Pespea"
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We cannot accept this declaration
from the emperor of the Empire.
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We have no choice but to go to war.
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--Wonderful!
--That is...!
--There is no other choice!
**[03:12] ---**
My Head Warrior.
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Let me hear your thoughts on the matter.
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However--
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Allow me to humbly speak.
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This war will not end easily
like the yearly wars before it.
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Your reasoning?
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Yes. It is the existence of the great
magic caster, Ains Ooal Gown.
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My king.
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Can we not give the area of E-Rantel
to the Empire? No, to that magic caster?
**[03:49] ---**
Those words are very unlike
the valiant Chief Warrior we know!
**[03:53] ---**
However, it is not a bad idea.
**[03:56] ---**
We could avoid war by
giving up a single city.
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To avoid causing grief to his people
is one of the duties of a king.
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Would not a true king sacrifice himself
before allowing his people to suffer?
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That land is under direct
control of the king.
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If you wish for him to give that land
to the enemy, why not offer up your own?
**[04:19] ---**
Chief Warrior, your words may invite
needless suspicion upon you.
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That's right! That's right!
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My head warrior would never betray me.
**[04:30] ---**
This magic caster must be
strong enough to warrant such words.
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However, I cannot do as you suggest.
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A ruler cannot just
hand over land without a fight.
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Your Majesty, forgive
me for my foolish words.
**[04:47] ---**
Well, then. Let us discuss
things realistically.
**[04:50] ---**
Your Majesty. If the Empire is sure to attack,
we must all prepare ourselves.
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Marquis Raeven,
His Majesty is the only one who...
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Stop.
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How far do you think the Empire will go
if the army of His Majesty falls?
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To protect my own domain, I will use
all my power to support His Majesty.
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Hmph. You only think about your own gain.
**[05:18] ---**
It is our duty to stand
on the frontlines in war!
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I agree.
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Though I am young,
I also wish to fully support His Majesty.
**[05:27] ---**
The Royal Faction has gotten stronger
after His Majesty drove out Jaldabaoth.
**[05:34] ---**
Right now, he must maintain
his image as a strong king.
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However...
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Right. We have decided to go to war.
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Delay our response to the Empire
for as long as possible.
**[05:48] ---**
Understood. I believe we can delay
the war for as long as two months.
**[05:53] ---**
Yes. Gather soldiers to E-Rantel before
the Empire receives our declaration of war.
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Of course, I will go as well.
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Father! I shall accompany you!
**[06:05] ---**
No, no. You are first in line
to inherit the throne, Brother.
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--I should be the one...
--No need!
**[06:14] ---**
Prince Barbro. You are
a valuable heir to the throne,
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as well as the fiancé of my dear daughter.
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Are you against my attendance?!
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A man must yield results in the battlefield.
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I shall send my strongest soldiers
with you... totaling 4,000.
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--What?!
--Is that acceptable, Your Majesty?
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I will allow it.
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Thank you very much, Father!
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I, Barbro, will be sure
to cut off the head of El Nix!
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Wonderful!
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That stupid prince!
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The head of El Nix?!
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They are all fools!
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How do they not realize
the danger our Kingdom is in?!
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The Great Nobles
only quarrel over political power!
**[07:06] ---**
Marquis Blumrush is even secretly providing
information to the Empire for money!
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The king as well!
**[07:14] ---**
I know he thinks of the people,
but he doesn't use his head at all!
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Prince Zanac needs to inherit the throne quickly
or the power struggle will not end.
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This is the result of giving
the eldest Prince Barbro pity!
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Such a foolish parent!
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Oops.
**[07:35] ---**
Come in.
**[07:41] ---**
Oh! My sweet little Lee!
**[07:47] ---**
Wush da matter, little Lee?
**[07:50] ---**
Dear.
**[07:52] ---**
What is it?
**[07:53] ---**
It is not good for a child's development
to speak in such a childish fashion.
**[07:58] ---**
Hmph! Rubbish. That is a baseless rumor!
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Right, little Lee? What's going on today?
**[08:06] ---**
Um, today's dinner!
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Yes? Yes?
**[08:10] ---**
It's food you love, Papa!
**[08:12] ---**
Wow! That makes me so happy!
What's for dinner?
**[08:16] ---**
Yes. It is Gabura fish *meunière*.
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I see.
**[08:22] ---**
What's wrong, little Lee?!
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I wanted to tell you!
**[08:26] ---**
Oh! That's Papa's fault! Sorry, little Lee!
**[08:31] ---**
Why did you tell me?!
**[08:33] ---**
Sorry, little Lee!
Papa is stupid so he already forgot!
**[08:37] ---**
So will you tell me what we're eating?
**[08:40] ---**
You won't tell me? Papa is gonna cry...
**[08:43] ---**
Huh? Um, it's the fish you love, Papa!
**[08:47] ---**
I see! Papa is so happy!
**[08:54] ---**
Papa wants to give his
sweet little Lee everything he has!
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So Papa is going to try his very best.
**[09:07] ---**
"-2 Months Later-"
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"Fortress City"
"E-Rantel"
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Everyone, thank you for your hard work.
**[09:15] ---**
Preparations for
the appointed day are complete.
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I would like to begin discussing
our strategy for battle.
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A few days ago, we received
a declaration for the place of battle.
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Is it not the same as last year?
**[09:29] ---**
Correct. The land covered
in a cursed fog: the Katze Plains.
**[09:34] ---**
Does that mean the Empire plans
to invade the same way it has every year?
**[09:38] ---**
Unfortunately, I do not think
that is the case, Marquis Blumrush.
**[09:43] ---**
I had my subordinates, a team of ex-orichalcum
level adventurers, scout the enemy.
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They reported six different coats of arms.
**[09:51] ---**
Six?!
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Yes. Their army is
1.5 times greater than last year,
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three-fourths of the Empire's entire forces.
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On top of that, there is a good chance
Ains Ooal Gown will stand on the battlefield.
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A single magic caster will not
sway the results of battle.
**[10:11] ---**
Well, it would be good to estimate that Gown
has the strength of 5,000 soldiers.
**[10:16] ---**
F-Five thousand?!
**[10:17] ---**
I believe the Chief Warrior to have
the strength of a thousand soldiers.
**[10:22] ---**
If such a man is on guard,
five times that amount seems appropriate.
**[10:28] ---**
I trust the eyes of the Chief Warrior.
**[10:32] ---**
Thank you very much.
**[10:33] ---**
Your Majesty. I would like
to give the prince a mission.
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It is said that the one
named Gown saved Carne Village.
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We should send some forces there
and gather information from the villagers.
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I would like to give the prince
that responsibility.
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--Marquis!
--That is not a bad idea.
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Father!
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My child. I command you.
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Go to Carne Village and
gather information from the villagers.
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I have no choice
but to obey the orders of the king.
**[11:08] ---**
Your Majesty, one more question.
**[11:13] ---**
Who is going to lead
all the different units in this war?
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I believe I would be the most fitting.
**[11:26] ---**
Marquis Raeven.
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--Yes.
--I shall leave it to you.
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Understood.
**[11:33] ---**
Marquis Raeven,
my unit will be under your care.
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Tell me if you need anything.
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Thank you very much.
**[11:41] ---**
Any other comments or suggestions?
**[11:45] ---**
Then, prepare to move to the field of battle!
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Good work, Your Majesty.
**[11:59] ---**
Yes. That was truly tiring.
**[12:03] ---**
A truly foolish son.
**[12:06] ---**
Yet, I cannot let my dear child
go to the battlefield to die.
**[12:12] ---**
I believe that Marquis Boullope
was thinking the same.
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Probably so. I am sure that he
fully wishes that boy to inherit the crown.
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In other words,
he wishes to keep the prince safe
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while yielding results
for the victory of our kingdom.
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Such a problem.
**[12:33] ---**
If only I took action sooner...
**[12:34] ---**
Before the nobles split into
two completely separate factions...
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How foolish of me.
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I wish to leave a good kingdom
to the child who will inherit this throne.
**[12:48] ---**
So, is this not my chance?
**[12:52] ---**
There are many who follow
me due to the last incident.
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Is this not our chance to deal a blow
to the Empire and gain a few years of peace?
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Your Majesty...
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I was waiting for you, Marquis Raeven.
**[13:09] ---**
I apologize for all the
trouble I have caused.
**[13:11] ---**
No, no. Do not worry yourself, Your Majesty.
**[13:14] ---**
It would have been foolish to allow
Marquis Boullope to lead our army.
**[13:18] ---**
He only knows the commands
*attack* and *retreat*.
**[13:22] ---**
And if you had personally
taken command of all the units,
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the Noble Faction would have resisted
and may pull out their soldiers.
**[13:30] ---**
As such, I was the only viable option.
**[13:34] ---**
Though, with all the work to be done,
**[13:37] ---**
I wish to retire to my domain
for a few months after this war.
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Sorry for the trouble.
**[13:46] ---**
Please stop, Your Majesty!
**[13:48] ---**
I have also done many things
without receiving your permission.
**[13:52] ---**
If I had taken different measures sooner...
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Chief Warrior?!
**[13:58] ---**
I have always held disrespect for you,
unaware of your true intentions.
**[14:04] ---**
Do not worry about such things.
Please raise your head.
**[14:09] ---**
If I am not punished for my foolishness,
this guilt will never cease!
**[14:15] ---**
I understand.
**[14:17] ---**
Then, allow me to call you Master Gazef
instead of Chief Warrior henceforth.
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I have always held you in admiration.
**[14:29] ---**
Thank you very much.
**[14:32] ---**
Then, let us begin.
**[14:34] ---**
I am here to discuss what actions
the Kingdom should take from now on.
**[14:54] ---**
How many of these men will come back alive?
**[14:58] ---**
Is it not the job of those who stand on top
to protect the common people?
**[15:04] ---**
Ains Ooal Gown...
**[15:06] ---**
What is that man thinking?
**[15:10] ---**
At the very least, he is not
a man we should try to fight.
**[15:29] ---**
The adventurers are not
participating in battle?
**[15:33] ---**
Yeah.
**[15:34] ---**
Though, Lockmeyer is an ex-adventurer
who works under Marquis Raeven now.
**[15:39] ---**
I see.
**[15:41] ---**
Ouch! M-Master Stro--
**[15:43] ---**
Call me Gazef.
**[15:45] ---**
However, allowing one wearing gold armor
to come up behind you unnoticed
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shows you are slacking.
**[15:51] ---**
M-My apologies!
**[15:53] ---**
It's not bad to relax every once in a while.
**[15:56] ---**
You noticed me, Brain.
**[15:58] ---**
Of course I did. You were
letting your presence just ooze out.
**[16:03] ---**
Climb, it is important to notice such presences
while protecting Princess Renner.
**[16:09] ---**
Oh, that's what you're talking about.
**[16:12] ---**
Climb, when you train on your own,
you forget to sharpen those kinds of senses.
**[16:18] ---**
Not everyone fights head on
with a sword in hand.
**[16:22] ---**
Isn't that right?
**[16:23] ---**
As you say.
**[16:25] ---**
Lord Gazef, thank you for
pointing out my shortcomings.
**[16:30] ---**
No, as one who serves the royal family,
you are one of my subordinates.
**[16:34] ---**
However, I was worried about the eyes
of the nobles and did not lead you properly.
**[16:39] ---**
Even now, I'm leaving all
of that responsibility to another.
**[16:42] ---**
There is no need for thanks.
**[16:44] ---**
By the way, are the two
of you free right now?
**[16:51] ---**
What were the two of you doing earlier?
**[16:54] ---**
Oh, we went to visit Momon of Darkness.
**[16:58] ---**
Oh! His home is here in E-Rantel.
**[17:02] ---**
Right. So we went to him for
some advice on Shalltear Bloodfallen.
**[17:10] ---**
The time and place I met that monster
overlapped with the Honyopnyoko he defeated.
**[17:19] ---**
Honyopnyoko, huh?
**[17:21] ---**
Honyopnyoko...
I heard it had overwhelming power!
**[17:25] ---**
I believe Master Momon defeated it
with a legendary magic item.
**[17:29] ---**
You know the story well.
**[17:30] ---**
On top of that,
Momon was chasing after two vampires.
**[17:34] ---**
There's a good chance the other
was Shalltear Bloodfallen.
**[17:38] ---**
I see. And what happened?
**[17:42] ---**
Well, he wasn't home.
**[17:45] ---**
How unfortunate. I wish to talk
with Master Momon myself one day.
**[17:56] ---**
What an amazing view!
**[17:58] ---**
True. This is pretty amazing.
**[18:00] ---**
Those are the Katze Plains
we will be fighting in.
**[18:04] ---**
That's right. Undead wander within its fog.
**[18:08] ---**
It will be our battlefield in a few days.
**[18:17] ---**
So, why did you bring
us to a place like this?
**[18:22] ---**
Is there a noble you need us to murder?
**[18:26] ---**
Gazef, I owe you a lot.
**[18:29] ---**
I'd do dirty work for you in a heartbeat.
**[18:32] ---**
Nothing like that.
**[18:34] ---**
Brain, I do not wish you to do such a thing.
**[18:39] ---**
I just thought it would be nice
for all of us to talk alone together.
**[18:44] ---**
I see. You have a lot of free time
for being Chief Warrior.
**[18:50] ---**
Oh, yes. Climb, I do
have some business with you.
**[18:54] ---**
Yes!
**[18:55] ---**
That armor of yours stands out too much.
**[18:58] ---**
Shouldn't you change its color
before you head into the field?
**[19:01] ---**
Thank you for your concern.
**[19:04] ---**
However, I cannot do such a thing.
**[19:07] ---**
If I yield results in
armor as blatant as this,
**[19:11] ---**
Princess Renner will be sure
to gain a better reputation.
**[19:15] ---**
For that sake, I do not mind risking my life.
**[19:19] ---**
Princess Renner has also requested that I fight
without changing the color of my armor.
**[19:24] ---**
I see. Then, pay no heed.
**[19:27] ---**
Don't worry, Gazef. I'll watch over Climb.
**[19:32] ---**
I'll save him, no matter
how dire the situation.
**[19:36] ---**
Brain, you would definitely win against any of
the Four Imperial Knights of the Empire.
**[19:41] ---**
However, if by any chance you come
before Master Gown, it will be your end.
**[19:49] ---**
That strong, huh?
**[19:51] ---**
He's that powerful?
**[19:54] ---**
Yes.
**[19:58] ---**
Got it. I'll be careful.
**[20:01] ---**
There is a pub that serves
really good food in the royal capital.
**[20:05] ---**
Let's celebrate there once this war is over.
**[20:09] ---**
It'd be great if we end up
celebrating a victory.
**[20:13] ---**
Oh, u-um, me, as well?
**[20:16] ---**
It'll be my treat.
**[20:18] ---**
Can you drink, Climb?
**[20:20] ---**
Well, I've never drank
before, so I do not know.
**[20:23] ---**
I see. Then, it'll be a good chance to try.
**[20:26] ---**
There will be times where you have to
go and drink for social reasons.
**[20:30] ---**
It is a good idea to know how it feels
to be drunk at least once.
**[20:34] ---**
I understand. Then I will come along.
**[20:38] ---**
Right! The three of us
must gather here again safely.
**[20:43] ---**
Do not throw your life away!
**[20:49] ---**
To the Sorcerer King! Respectfully bow!
**[20:56] ---**
Thank you for your welcome.
**[20:58] ---**
I, Nimble Arc Dale Anoch,
will be your humble guide.
**[21:05] ---**
I see. I will probably cause you
some trouble, but I am in your care.
**[21:10] ---**
I am a general of the Imperial Army, Carvain.
**[21:14] ---**
It is a truly a great honor
to have you assist my unit in this battle.
**[21:20] ---**
It was a request from Master Jircniv.
I am happy to work with you.
**[21:25] ---**
By the way, I heard you wish to use
my magic as the signal for battle.
**[21:30] ---**
If that is the case, may a portion
of my army join us in battle?
**[21:35] ---**
That would be a great help and honor.
**[21:38] ---**
However, we plan to attack
as early as the day after next...
**[21:43] ---**
That is not a problem.
**[21:45] ---**
Can you hear me, Shalltear?
**[21:47] ---**
Open a gate where I stand
and send me my soldiers!
**[22:13] ---**
This is my army!
**[22:22] ---**
Shit. Marquis Raeven...
**[22:25] ---**
I should be the one who inherits the crown,
**[22:28] ---**
but because he sided with
my little brother...
**[22:31] ---**
On top of that, I've been sent
on a stupid child's errand.
**[22:36] ---**
Could it be that father is trying to
prevent me from yielding results as well?
**[22:41] ---**
Prince.
**[22:43] ---**
Are you not feeling well?
**[22:45] ---**
No, do not worry, Baron Cheneko.
**[22:49] ---**
I was merely thinking about
how to complete father's orders.
**[22:53] ---**
How wonderful. As expected
of the future king!
**[23:00] ---**
Hey.
**[23:01] ---**
What is it, Your Majesty?
**[23:03] ---**
I order you to hurry the soldiers
and deal with Carne Village quickly.
**[23:08] ---**
If we do that, we shall be able
to return to E-Rantel by tomorrow night.
**[23:12] ---**
Then, with a short nap,
**[23:14] ---**
we will be able to head to the Katze Plains
before the morning sun rises.
**[23:18] ---**
Among the 5,000 soldiers here,
4,500 are foot soldiers.
**[23:22] ---**
Some will fall with exhaustion at that rate.
**[23:26] ---**
Don't misunderstand.
**[23:28] ---**
We must defeat the Empire
in the Katze Plains at all cost!
**[23:34] ---**
Have them run even if you have to whip them!
**[23:36] ---**
Understood.