Chapter 201 - A legacy for the future
The representatives’ meeting on the day Miss Kriemhild left.
Before the daily agenda, I decided to explain our strategy against Dorius.
“We won’t be fighting with weapons, but we will be attacking using other means.”
Everyone looked distantly at those words, remembering the wild boar.
No, it’s not that.
I cleared my throat.
“It’s not by using the wild boar. It seems that you’ve all forgotten… that we have prisoners of war.”
Many people averted their eyes.
Those who were directly involved with the POWs remembered.
They all looked at me as if I was going to do something outrageous again.
“The beastmen prisoners will be released once their injuries are healed, after we show them the town.”
Umberto Orengo of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, who had been struggling to arrange food and other supplies for the prisoners, looked relieved.
Kiara looked at me like I’d forgotten something.
“What about the humans?”
It’s not an easy thing to do, I shook my head.
“If we return the humans, it will only restore the enemy’s strength. Besides, we’ll use them as bargaining chips.”
Charles looked as if it was a natural thing to do.
“But the enemy hasn’t said a word.”
Assuming the worst-case scenario, I couldn’t help but make a bitter face.
“I’ve heard that those who are defeated by beastmen and taken prisoner are not human. It’s not easy since they’ve been ordered to choose death over being a prisoner.”
The whole group was in an uproar, but I held up my hand to stop them and waited for them to calm down.
“So, please get the information out of the prisoners.”
Charles had a look of surprise on his face.
“Why don’t you do it yourself, my Lord?”
That would be the fastest way.
If we’re talking about the short term.
“We’re in a different position now. We’re now in a position where they’re being cautious of us.”
They all looked at each other, but they still didn’t seem to understand.
It seems an explanation is necessary.
“In other words, we’ve reached a point where they’re wary of people surrendering in disguise, internal disturbances, and assassinations of important people.”
Kiara, who had an idea of what to do, gave me a worried look.
“You’re not going after the prisoners this time?”
This time, I nodded.
“Yes, so there is no danger this time. I want you to accumulate the know-how to get information from the prisoners.”
Charles nodded his head in agreement.
“In other words, it’s the first exercise.”
I will lay the groundwork for the future.
I looked at Kiara and Charles, indicating to them that they were in their own domain.
“Sir Rossi and Kiara’s Ears should work together to extract information from the captives. Not only from humans, but from the beastmen as well.”
“What information should we get out of them, brother?”
“This time, their lives, their society. And how they are treated when they lost, or how they treat their captors.”
Seeing them nod, I gave them the look of a teacher giving homework.
“In addition, please keep a record of how you interrogated each person and what answers you got. Not only the library, but the military and intelligence unit should keep the same as classified documents.”
Charles shook his head with a troubled look on his face.
“Is that necessary? It seems like a lot of work.”
At first glance, yes.
“It’s a legacy for the future, to be passed on to newcomers and the next generation. This is about looking far into the future.”
Kiara looked at me with a sparkle in her eye.
“That’s my brother. You see not only into the distance, but also into the future.”
“Well, we can’t keep relying on the old stories of the elders, can we? If the results of the interrogation are confirmed to be true, the results will be written down. If there is a difference, please note the cause.”
Charles looked up to the sky as his rebuttal was blocked.
“I understand. But isn’t it unfair that we’re the only ones doing it?”
I gave him a very bad smile.
I could tell right away that everyone was on alert.
“Of course, the other department will have to do something similar later on. There will be no exceptions.”
There would be a lot of paperwork, but that couldn’t be helped at a stage when they didn’t have the know-how yet.
I Ignored the protesting stares from the others!
It’s going to be important later!
Chapter 201 - A legacy for the future
The representatives’ meeting on the day Miss Kriemhild left.
Before the daily agenda, I decided to explain our strategy against Dorius.
“We won’t be fighting with weapons, but we will be attacking using other means.”
Everyone looked distantly at those words, remembering the wild boar.
No, it’s not that.
I cleared my throat.
“It’s not by using the wild boar. It seems that you’ve all forgotten… that we have prisoners of war.”
Many people averted their eyes.
Those who were directly involved with the POWs remembered.
They all looked at me as if I was going to do something outrageous again.
“The beastmen prisoners will be released once their injuries are healed, after we show them the town.”
Umberto Orengo of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, who had been struggling to arrange food and other supplies for the prisoners, looked relieved.
Kiara looked at me like I’d forgotten something.
“What about the humans?”
It’s not an easy thing to do, I shook my head.
“If we return the humans, it will only restore the enemy’s strength. Besides, we’ll use them as bargaining chips.”
Charles looked as if it was a natural thing to do.
“But the enemy hasn’t said a word.”
Assuming the worst-case scenario, I couldn’t help but make a bitter face.
“I’ve heard that those who are defeated by beastmen and taken prisoner are not human. It’s not easy since they’ve been ordered to choose death over being a prisoner.”
The whole group was in an uproar, but I held up my hand to stop them and waited for them to calm down.
“So, please get the information out of the prisoners.”
Charles had a look of surprise on his face.
“Why don’t you do it yourself, my Lord?”
That would be the fastest way.
If we’re talking about the short term.
“We’re in a different position now. We’re now in a position where they’re being cautious of us.”
They all looked at each other, but they still didn’t seem to understand.
It seems an explanation is necessary.
“In other words, we’ve reached a point where they’re wary of people surrendering in disguise, internal disturbances, and assassinations of important people.”
Kiara, who had an idea of what to do, gave me a worried look.
“You’re not going after the prisoners this time?”
This time, I nodded.
“Yes, so there is no danger this time. I want you to accumulate the know-how to get information from the prisoners.”
Charles nodded his head in agreement.
“In other words, it’s the first exercise.”
I will lay the groundwork for the future.
I looked at Kiara and Charles, indicating to them that they were in their own domain.
“Sir Rossi and Kiara’s Ears should work together to extract information from the captives. Not only from humans, but from the beastmen as well.”
“What information should we get out of them, brother?”
“This time, their lives, their society. And how they are treated when they lost, or how they treat their captors.”
Seeing them nod, I gave them the look of a teacher giving homework.
“In addition, please keep a record of how you interrogated each person and what answers you got. Not only the library, but the military and intelligence unit should keep the same as classified documents.”
Charles shook his head with a troubled look on his face.
“Is that necessary? It seems like a lot of work.”
At first glance, yes.
“It’s a legacy for the future, to be passed on to newcomers and the next generation. This is about looking far into the future.”
Kiara looked at me with a sparkle in her eye.
“That’s my brother. You see not only into the distance, but also into the future.”
“Well, we can’t keep relying on the old stories of the elders, can we? If the results of the interrogation are confirmed to be true, the results will be written down. If there is a difference, please note the cause.”
Charles looked up to the sky as his rebuttal was blocked.
“I understand. But isn’t it unfair that we’re the only ones doing it?”
I gave him a very bad smile.
I could tell right away that everyone was on alert.
“Of course, the other department will have to do something similar later on. There will be no exceptions.”
There would be a lot of paperwork, but that couldn’t be helped at a stage when they didn’t have the know-how yet.
I Ignored the protesting stares from the others!
It’s going to be important later!
