Episode 132. trap (2)
Sigrun, who had been listening silently, asked with an interested expression.
“A horn?”
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“You can lure monsters with it. Originally, Ymir was going to steal it, but I stole it again.”
However, even though I stole it, I had no use for it, so I kept it.
Just in time, the perfect situation was created.
“It’s a spirit world curse magic tool… . You got something valuable.”
“Probably for a one-time use.”
If it wasn’t for the disposable, I wouldn’t have known of its existence.
What you didn’t know is probably because it was used by Müller a year before the start of the game and disappeared.
“But are the effects really there? The opponents are not ordinary monsters, but Orcs from the Legion.”
“No problem. Legion orcs are not particularly immune to mental curses.”
“is that so? But for that matter, he was fearless and highly intelligent compared to normal orcs… .”
“Oh, it’s not like that.”
Mental system curse resistance is not proportional to valor and intelligence level.
It is only affected by the solid ego of the object, and its power is reduced.
In other words, the ‘class’ of existence must be high.
Since this had nothing to do with strength, Legion Orcs could not be considered higher in rank than normal Orcs.
“However, there are exceptions.”
“What if it’s an exception?”
It is the authority of Balak.
His power is the demonic roar, which has the effect of instilling the will of his fellow tribesmen to fight and at the same time releasing all mental system curses.
It is a power worthy of a ‘Brigade Commander’ with hundreds of thousands of legions, and because of this, the horn is fundamentally unusable.
“So now is the right time.”
Selling traps is planned to go to the trash the moment Balak appears.
It’s better to use it when the opportunity comes, rather than saving it as a one-time item and then turning it into sh*t.
“understand. But what exactly are you doing by selling traps?”
“You should think about that at the meeting. We need support, so we will make a decision after hearing the situation on the other fronts.”
“… Mmm. If it’s a Commander’s Meeting, there’s nothing I can do to help.”
“it’s okay.”
I didn’t even want to go there.
It’s obvious he would be uncomfortable with a meeting, and Sigrun lacks understanding of the human army in the first place.
So that’s not what I want her to do.
I said to her who tilted her head.
“Actually, this horn was stolen from the palace storage.”
“Yes!?”
“… There was something I couldn’t say. Anyway, that’s why I can’t say I’m going to use it.”
I will be accused of being a thief.
So when the commanders asked how they were going to pull the orcs out, they needed another excuse.
I had thought about this part in advance, but I needed her help here.
“My help?”
“yes. I’ll pay attention later, so please just nod your head with an expression that you know everything.”
“… Oh, I see.”
Saying that was easy, Sigrun nodded, not knowing what it was.
It would be nice if he had a talent for acting as well as his confidence, but Sigrun was not very trustworthy because he had an honest impression starting with his features.
‘… Do you want to be?’
I do not know.
For now, it was something to see.
* * *
After waiting in the empty conference hall for a while, the commanders arrived one after another.
“hmm? you… .”
They came in advance and saw me and Sigrun, who were waiting, and everyone exchanged a word.
“This is Roan Karziel. Commander.”
“Indeed, I have heard of his performance. The retired duke will be pleased.”
“Not quite like that.”
Among the many greetings, there was not a single person who did not know me.
The reason why this kind of place was created in the first place was because of my performance, so it was natural if it was natural.
“Are you all gathered?”
All of the personnel gathered and the meeting began under the direction of the commander-in-chief of the Western Front.
It started with a status report.
“The damage is extremely minor. After the first invasion in the first place, the orcs did not attack the fortress.”
“So are we.”
Most of them were not invaded, and if there were a few invasions, they were all small skirmishes.
‘It has to be.’
This was because our unit had recently taken all the nerves of the Orcs.
Every night, he rang the bell and ran away, but there was no way he could pay attention to anything else.
‘… In fact, at this level, it’s not Belttu, it’s the level of breaking down the door and running away.’
The cumulative damage so far has reached 10,000, so this was never a process.
“Thanks to Captain Roan’s performance, the power was perfectly intact.”
“… yes. But it’s too early to be relieved. The opponent still has a lot of troops left.”
“That’s right too.”
Because they were beaten so badly, they gathered in units of tens of thousands to not even give them room for a surprise attack.
As a result, the front line got some time to spare, but on the contrary, if they plan to focus on one place with that amount of troops, a dangerous situation could come out.
It is for that reason that I made this place today.
“I should come up with measures when I can afford it. Everyone, tell me what to do.”
“… Hmm.”
Commanders in deep trouble.
in that gap.
“… … .”
I glanced around.
Then, seeing that no one was willing to speak, he carefully raised his hand.
“Commander.”
“hmm? Do you have anything to say?”
The commander looked at me with a curious expression and asked.
When I answered yes, he smiled and nodded.
“Then give it a try.”
It is a reality that it is difficult for a first-time director to speak. Seeing that he readily gave permission to speak, it was helpful to have a good impression by accumulating public achievements in advance.
“thank you. then… .”
After expressing gratitude, he spoke.
And this was far beyond the commanders’ expectations.
“This is an opportunity.”
“opportunity?”
“yes. This is a big chance to turn the tide of war.”
The level of my remarks was considerable, so the commanders who were listening quietly turned their heads in surprise.
“On what basis did you say that?”
“First, the opponent took care of it, and second, because the commander of the corps is still tied to the Balkans.”
“hmm… ?”
“Can I look at the map and explain?”
“… Try it.”
The commander with a serious expression ordered his adjutant to spread the map on the table.
I marked seven red Xs on the map.
‘She probably hasn’t moved yet.’
the commander asked.
“What are those signs?”
“Every night, these are the places where the enemy units are located by our members.”
“… !?”
“Since they are all large-scale units with tens of thousands of units, the location will remain the same.”
“What?! That means… !”
When he finished speaking, there was a buzz in all directions.
That would be true, too, because finding seven units of tens of thousands of units was the same as saying that they had identified the location of all the Orcs on the Western Front.
I continued talking.
“There is a place that is particularly separated from other units. right here.”
It is the most western unit, and according to reconnaissance, the size is about 30,000 to 40,000.
“As it is the most remote place, the number of elite troops is also the least. On the other hand, when something goes wrong, it’s hard to get support from anywhere else.”
So, it is the best food.
If you fight well after concentrating your power, you can hit it in one blow.
“I will propose a fire attack that way.”
“shoemaker?”
“yes. After luring the orcs to this place, we only catch those who escape after setting fire.”
“… ah!”
The place I pointed to was one of the few places where tall trees were thick in this mostly flat land, and it was a perfect place to try out firework.
“… … .”
The commanders were lost in thought.
after so long
said the commander of the Western Front.
“First of all, your words themselves seem reasonable, but… .”
stop talking for a while He followed with a troubled expression.
“If we can’t lure the orcs, isn’t it a plan that won’t work either?”
“Can you leave that part entirely to me?”
“To you? Is there a way?”
“yes. To be precise, Lord Sigrun here says there is a way.”
At my words, the commander looked at her with a look of anticipation and doubt.
“Oh, the Seven Swords?”
But at this time, Sigrun’s eyes were not on the commander.
She was looking at me with her large eyes wide open.
His eyes trembled, as if he was asking ‘Am I?’
‘… !?’
I told you in advance that this would happen.
I hurriedly hit her thigh.
Tuk-tuk.
“… hmm? ah!”
At that urgent sign, she belatedly grasped the situation and agreed.
Because I lied so naturally, even though I told her in advance, it seemed that she was also deceived.
“Kum, Sir Roan is right. I have a way.”
“Oh, is that so?”
I was a little nervous, but fortunately the commanders didn’t feel strange.
I just asked for a specific method.
Sigrun had no choice but to deal with it on his own, but luckily he returned the best answer he could.
“go… I’m going to use the great magic tool. As for the effect, I can bet on my name.”
“… !”
The commander did not ask any more about the high elf’s name.
Since she said it herself, she will surely lure the orcs.
“then.”
I asked the commanders.
“What would you like to do?”
“… Huh.”
This was more of a confirmation than a question.
Because the only problem is fixed and the reason to downvote is gone.
The commanders all laughed and agreed one by one.
“I see, it feels like a general.”
“yes? No, that’s not it.”
“… what? Ha ha ha!”
As a result of the unanimous decision, the departure was scheduled three days later.
* * *
For three days after the meeting, we thoroughly prepared for a large-scale subjugation.
The commanders of each fort pulled out the maximum number of troops and I looked at the terrain with my troops.
“About this. how is it?”
At Faye’s words, I climbed up the tree and looked around.
“hmm.”
Looking in all directions, all I could see was dense trees.
As there is no way out, it won’t be easy to get out again once you’ve been inside.
“Good. Let’s go here.”
It was a perfect location, so I made the decision without much hesitation.
“Are you okay? getting out.”
“It won’t be okay. maybe.”
The horn consumes the user’s life force.
Of course, if you’re like me, you won’t die from it, but there’s no guarantee that you’ll be in a normal state right after use.
“I should ask for help.”
“Noah?”
“uh. Isn’t there anything else?”
It may be necessary to sit down and unload a load in the middle of enemy lines, and Noah is perfect for this role.
And other than that, there was something I needed help from the members.
“To the Knights?”
“You guys, to be exact.”
“… … ?”
The horn could not be practiced in advance, as it was very likely to disappear once blown.
I’ve never used it, so I don’t know how much vitality I’ll need.
So, on the same day, I plan to absorb other people’s vitality as well, but this was something I couldn’t ask for from people who didn’t know my circumstances.
‘… No, do you know?’
He said he would drink his own blood even if he knew it was necessary. It was something that could be objectionable.
So I called the three of them in the night and said.
I wonder if there is anyone who can help.
“It only takes one person. After all, the absorption efficiency is also low.”
“… … .”
“It won’t hurt. maybe.”
“… !!”
Faye and Dante flinched and averted their eyes.
‘ah!’
The appearance was quickly explained.
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“Hey, are you really okay? Noah didn’t say he was sick either. There are no scars left on your neck.”
“… neck?”
“huh? Ah oh. It has to bite somewhere, but the nape of the neck is the best.”
It’s easy to bite.
Blood vessels are also visible.
“… !”
It was a thoughtless answer, but it didn’t seem like Uriel was listening.
She immediately responded to my words.
“I will do it.”
“It doesn’t hurt… Yes?”
For some reason, with a slightly reddened face, he made an expression that he would not allow objections.
“I will help you.”
