198 – I’m going to meet you now

“So, I’m leaving today.”

At Elgar’s question, Kyle nodded slowly.

Next to her is a saintess with a worried expression.

Tisha was unable to see her off because of her lecture. She

She whines that she is going to die of upset.

And when Tisha comes here, she gets a little embarrassed.

‘Even if you pretend not to be, other women, especially Elgar, are secretly wary.’

The date with Tisha was known to everyone.

If Tisha appears again in this situation, their anxiety will inevitably increase.

So Kyle purposely made the part that says ‘I can’t see you off because of the lecture.’

If this is the case, Elgara and her saintess will think that they have made up for it a little.

Tisha also sheds her insecurities and she is able to blend in again.

“From what I hear, the 5th princess is also participating.”

Crucially, right now, Elgar and the saintess are keenly aware of the news of the princess’ participation.

A person who only knows how to go straight. It seems like he’ll run into Kyle at any moment.

While such a woman is not even herself, she will be in the same space as Kyle.

Of course, the reason we are moving now is not going on a picnic, but a large-scale war.

I thought that he was crazy there, and that the imperial family would do something stupid.

The problem is that I think it could be the case with the 5th princess Yulica.

“That….”

“Of course, I am not too worried. Because the princess is also participating as the top 10 of the empire. The swords of the Empire are advancing for the victory of the Empire, so of course we should applaud and say goodbye.”

How come in those words, ‘Be careful. Could it be that she could feel the inner thoughts of ‘don’t be swept away by the useless actions of the poor princess.’

“I’m sorry, Brother Kyle. In my heart, I want to go with you too….”

“Absolutely not. Saintess. Not really this time.”

Still, unlike the kingdom union or the southern islands, where the influence of the church works to some extent, the grasslands of the east have their own indigenous beliefs firmly rooted.

The existence of a saint is not a holy woman in their eyes, but only one of the trophies.

“Kyle is right, saintess. This is not a simple monster subjugation, it is a large-scale war.”

“As expected, I will go there myself….”

“I think it will be enough if you stay here and pray for my victory.”

At Kyle’s consolation, the saintess nodded her head while trying her best to smile.

I want to know what to do if he gets injured, but I can’t do anything about it.

Neither the Church nor the Empire would allow it.

Even the top 10 was attacked and injured immediately, but no place on the front line is safe.

“Kyle. But what about you and Ian?”

“It’s okay if you’re talking about attendance, Miss Elgar. I have taken action.”

To be precise, it was a matter that the crown prince himself handled at the request of the imperial family.

“Have a good trip, Mr. Ian.”

“Yes. Don’t be late and exercise hard. I don’t want to see Kyle come back and get angry.”

“I will definitely do that. I want to live too.”

“I envy you! I want to go to a place like that and make a mark!”

Beside him, Ian is greeting Leto and Nell.

Those three who didn’t seem to get along at all became like a trio at some point.

Because there is a certain pivotal point that everyone has performed extremely well under Kyle.

“Let’s get going, Ian. I can see people waiting at the front door.”

“Okay. But, is it really okay to go like this? He said it was a battlefield.”

“Move to the eastern front and they will take care of it for you. Would you like me to fight wearing clothes like that?”

Of course, Kyle himself intended to fight in this outfit.

Why are you wearing her armor? I feel like I’m going to die of discomfort. Just heavy

Sword or spear? The last time I was hit, I just endured it. A map that should be easy.

You just need to avoid arrows, and you just have to chase and subdue magic before you use it.

“Goodbye, Kyle.”

“Don’t get hurt! If you get hurt, I’ll go right east!”

“Okay, everyone is doing well in both their studies and training. If you have been there and there is even a little bit of energy, then you should be prepared.”

Elgar tried to say something to her in Kyle’s reply as she laughed.

Then, suddenly, my eyes go to the ring on his finger.

‘… I haven’t seen it.’

Turning her head slightly, she looked at the saintess standing next to her.

She is a woman who can’t lie. She is the kind of person who breaks down on her own with just a little glance.

A saint like that doesn’t show any particular reaction.

‘I’m not a saintess. The princess’ decline… He’s the kind of person who’s going to propose to someone like that.’

Then there is only one person left, Tisha, the main culprit of the date.

I thought that she couldn’t have ended with just a date, but it was true.

She wanted to ask Kyle insinuatingly what this was, but Elgar bit her lip.

There is no need to confuse the minds of those who are leaving for the battlefield.

And come to think of it, since Tisha isn’t here, she might have given it in exchange for seeing off.

‘Whatever happened… I’m telling you never to relax.’

Sometimes I secretly feel jealous, but that will come later, very later.

Now is the time to solidify your position rather than envy and be wary of others.

While Kyle is away, she has a lot of work to do herself.

For example, the act of throwing rice cakes in a social circle.

“Everyone should be working hard!”

Kyle didn’t know Elgar’s intentions at all and only worried about Elgar’s workout.

*

The light of the moving magic circle is gradually fading.

It was the group to which Archduke Schrelitz, Command, and Kyle and Ian belonged.

Some corps have already arrived and are stationed there, and others are arriving one after another.

Now that everyone has reached the headquarters, it’s time to head east in earnest.

Of course, there was someone I had to meet and confirm before that.

“This way. Your Excellency the Grand Duke.”

“How is Sir Clementine?”

“Fortunately, the healing went well and I recovered a lot. Still, I think it is unreasonable to go to the first line, so I am staying in the back for now.”

Rogers Clementine. A member of the Top 10 who was injured in a fight with a warrior from a nomadic tribe a while ago.

Whether it was because the enemy was strong or because of a surprise attack, they were eventually defeated.

It must have hurt his ego tremendously.

‘I thought he would rush to the frontlines to avenge his enemies right away.’

It was fortunate. It’s a good sign that you haven’t lost your sanity yet.

Accompanied by Kyle and Ian, Archduke Schrelitz headed for the rear command post.

And there I met a man who was quietly looking at the map.

“Your Excellency the Grand Duke.”

“Rogers. You said you were injured, but you look better.”

“I think the healing went too well. I didn’t expect this to happen.”

A middle-aged man with a shy smile, but a feeling of shame that can’t be erased remains.

The fact that he was defeated by the nomadic tribe seems to be bothering him.

“It turns out like this in the end. Sorry.”

“What are you sorry about? It’s what the guys decided to do. Look Isn’t it said that even the Eken tribe, which was friendly to the Empire, stopped the seeds.”

It is the Grand Duke of Shrelitz who has collected and confirmed various information about the east all the way.

At his words, Rogers nodded and offered the Archduke a seat.

“How are the chaga guys’ dynamics?”

“We are taking different actions than expected to cross the border right away. It seems that they intend to subdue any tribes that do not cooperate to stabilize the rear.”

“Good judgment. But do you have the power to do that? I heard that there are so many tribes of equal power in the east that unification itself is impossible.”

“It seems that the situation has changed as the one who calls himself Gahan has come to the fore, and great talents have joined him. The person who dealt with me is also a subordinate of the person called Gahan.”

What follows is that nomadic tribes continue to attack the border with small guerrillas.

And the main forces were still active in the eastern steppe, subduing the surrounding tribes.

“… Then, isn’t it right to advance right away? They say there is no main force.”

Ian, who had been listening quietly, quietly whispered in Kyle’s ear.

As if he had heard that, Archduke Schrelitz accepted the words.

“The guerrilla tactics of the nomadic tribes here are truly cunning. In that case, it would be better to finish it with one turn when the enemy’s main force comes.”

“It looks like you want to knock out the enemy’s commanding force with a single battle.”

“Hopefully. I doubt if it will be possible.”

Leaving those words behind, the Archduke introduced Kyle to Rogers.

Since he was mainly active in the east, he has never met Kyle in person.

Maybe that’s why, Rogers was very welcome and showed signs of being curious.

After exchanging greetings, there was talk of checking the state of the assembled corps.

Since there was no reason to be there, Kyle and Ian headed for the dorm.

“Kyle. There is something I want to ask you.”

“Unless it’s weird.”

“You said that the time we got was a month at the longest.”

“Isn’t it?”

He was reassured that one month’s attendance would be tolerated.

That means I have to finish everything within a month and go back….

“Is it really going to be over in a month? Looking at the current situation, it seems that it will take more than a year, not a month. I’m worried that I won’t just go back without doing anything.”

It is a reasonable concern. It is almost a miracle that the war is over within a month.

Yes. Originally, that’s right. That’s right….

“It will be over within a month. So don’t worry.”

“… Really?”

Kyle smiles at Ian’s question. And she says

“One month. End.”

You are obviously smiling brightly, but what is the reason for the goosebumps?