Low-hanging clouds cover the sky. The sky looked as if it was about to bring about some kind of natural disaster, but Sheeva, the deputy commander-in-chief of the Warlovian Imperial Army, had a cheerful expression on her face.
She was looking at the report in her hand with satisfaction. She nodded her head broadly as she read through each report.
She had received a steady stream of replies from countries that had requested reinforcements. Perhaps it was the fact that she had sent the request to all the countries on the western side of the empire, but she had already received replies from seven countries that they would accept the request, and they were arriving one after the other.
Each country had agreed to her request for an army of at least 3,000 men. So far, she has been able to obtain reinforcements in excess of 20,000. ....... Just as she was beginning to think about how to use her army......, a letter fell from the sky.
Everyone there froze at the unexpectedness of it. Shewa looks at the staff members around her, but none of them reacts. She looked at Toitz and silently cupped her chin. He shuddered, but then stood up timidly and carefully took the letter in his hand, as if he were touching something hot. He tried to hand it to Siwa, but she again scrunched up her chin. He sensed her intention and slowly opened the letter and began to examine its contents.
"A ...... thousand of Agartha's troops have arrived."
"A letter from Agartha?"
"I believe it is ......."
Let me see.
Shewa snatched the letter from Toits' hand and looked at it with a blank expression.
"It seems that Agartha's army has arrived at the foot of Mount Oranzalta. Please send a messenger immediately.
She glances at the staff around her and continues speaking, her face expressionless.
"We will hold a military meeting with all the countries that have come to support us. Everyone, please prepare yourselves.
There was not the slightest hint of a good mood on his face.
The expression on his face showed no sign of the good mood he had been in earlier.
At that time, Linos and his team arrived in the Warlov Empire. He looked around for a while, then unfolded a map and surveyed the surrounding terrain. He then decided to set up camp on top of a nearby mountain overlooking the sea.
"......The waves are surprisingly quiet in the sea."
"Yes, it is. On a clear day, you can see the continent on the other side. The sea itself is narrow, so the waves don't rise as high.
Behind Linos, gazing out at the horizon, was Knogen, his mouth hanging open. He looks around slowly.
"That's very impressive, by the way. From here we can see the city of Dorga in the distance and the newly built fort from here. There is no better place to set up camp.
"No, it's just a coincidence. In that sense, we're in luck.
The two men smile at each other.
"By the way, did you have a good time on the way here?"
"Yes. My wife doesn't say much about it, but she seems reasonably satisfied.
"Well, if we've made some more memories together as a couple, we've accomplished half of what we set out to do this time."
"Ha ha ha, you must be joking."
"Ha ha ha."
"Let's put the jokes to rest and talk about the future.
Rufana interrupted them laughing. She looks at them with a red face. Matocal was behind her. Linos smiles at them and calls out to them.
"Right. We'll see what ...... happens, but for now, we'll just wait. Wait and see what the enemy will do."
At that moment, one of the soldiers appeared in front of them and kneeled down on one knee.
"I am sorry to inform you. A messenger from the Warlov Empire has come to ask you to come to the main camp for a war council.
"What a ...... Warlov has already detected our movement. He must have a very good intelligence network.
"No, Mat, I'm the one who told him."
"Mr. Linos?"
"Yes. Before I climbed this mountain, I sent a letter to Sadakichi."
I'm the commander-in-chief of this army, after all. And ......."
And what?
"......"
Matkal is lying on the ground, his face bright red. Seeing this, Linos interpreted that he wanted to spend some more time alone with her. Thinking of this made him feel that Matocal in front of him was very cute. He nodded slowly and urged Matkal to go with him to Warlov's camp.
"Well, first we have to get ready," he said.
With these words, he pulled a piece of cloth from his pocket.
"Mat, take this end of the cloth. ....... Let's go."
Linos took the edge of the cloth and pulled it, and it spread out smoothly. Then, a thin but surprisingly large piece of cloth spread out. He folded it carefully in two and slowly began to wrap the cloth around his head. Then he covered his face completely with the cloth, leaving only the eyes.
"Mr. Linos, ...... why are you doing this ......"
"In a way, to keep my existence a secret. Soleil and May made it for me. They say that my magic-sensing skills will make it harder for them to catch me. Isn't it cool, like Kenshin Uesugi?"
"Uesugi kenshin?"
"Oh, you don't know. He was a military commander who was called a god of war. No, I'm talking about this one. Oh, didn't Kenshin cover his face too? Is this style more like Otani Yoshitsugu's? Oh well. Let's just say Kenshin."
With these words, Linos slowly pulled out the Holy Sword at his waist and pointed the tip toward the sky.
Fortune is in the heavens, armor is in the chest, and glory is in the feet. If you fight to die, you will live; if you fight to live, you will surely die. It is unnecessary to swear to God that you have no double-mindedness with that resolve. I am ...... the god of war. I am the ...... god of war. Huh? What's wrong?"
The soldiers around him freeze when they see him. Matkal, Rufana, and Knogen all roll their eyes in surprise. Linos looks puzzled as he looks at his surroundings.
Suddenly the soldiers shout. The voices soon grew louder, and Linos' surroundings were filled with cheers. He sheathes his sword and raises his hands in response, trying to restrain the soldiers. But the excitement of the soldiers does not subside, and they throw their hands up in the air and shout loudly.
Rinos! Rinos! Rinos! Rinos! Rinos!!!!""""
"Hey, Knogen, Mato, Rufana-chan. Don't just stand there and watch, do something!"
The excitement was not slowing down as Knogen and the others came back to their senses and loudly quieted the soldiers in response to the impatient voices of Rinos.
"Hey, Mato, you've got to do something about this!"
"ugh ......"
"What's wrong? Turn over: ....... Are you feeling sick? ...... mato?"
"U,u,u......"
"Are you okay?"
With a worried look on his face, Linos looks into Matocal's face. Her face is bright red and her right hand is clasped in front of her chest.
"I ...... did it."
"Huh? What? The soldiers are too loud, I can't hear them."
"...... fixed it."
"Fixed"? What?"
Matkal looked up with a bright red face and glared at Linos.
"I'm in love ...... with you again! Don't make me say it again!"
Matkal turns over again. Linos, seeing this, chuckles happily. .......