Leave a Comment / Reincarnation into a barrier master / By IX
“Lululu~ Lululululululu~ ♪ Lululu~ Lulululululu~ ♪ Ranrarara~ Larararararaa! Chararararararararararara~ ♪”
While humming a mysterious melody he had never heard before, King Linos of the Agarta Kingdom gazes at the city’s lake. With his hands behind his back and swaying his body, he continues to produce strange sounds, yet there is not a trace of anger or hatred in his demeanor. He appears to be wholeheartedly enjoying the arrival of spring.
However, in front of the king’s gaze lies the remains of the Juka Kingdom’s royal castle… now a colossal rock. If someone familiar with the Juka Kingdom era were to witness this sight, they would be furious. The lake’s surface is covered with suspicious objects that greatly mar the scenery, which is usually beautiful. An infuriating scene unfolds before their eyes.
“It’s spring, isn’t it? Spring. Spring is wonderful. After all, it’s great not having hay fever! It must be the climate of this world. Or maybe it’s the environment. Is it because of this body? But I’ve never seen anyone with hay fever here. Is there no hay fever in this world?”
King Agarta murmurs incomprehensible words to himself from time to time. Those around him, knowing the king is constantly exposed to arduous duties, choose to observe these moments with warm understanding.
A figure approaches behind the king. Their footsteps do not convey any sense of reservation, as if they have no concern for the king.
“Oh, General Gensan! So, how did they turn out?”
“They are much larger than I expected. But I don’t recall asking for this many. It looks like it will take at least a year until they disappear… well, never mind. If there are leftovers, I’ll figure something out. Thank you.”
“That’s great! Having plenty of them is better, right? They’re made to be sturdy, so they won’t break easily, not with just a little force!”
King Agarta smiles wryly and politely thanks the man, who is dreadfully underdressed in only a loincloth and a half-coat despite the lingering cold of this season.
Upon returning to his office, the Fairy Dragon outside the window is peering inside. When they spot me, they knock on the window with their snout. I open the window and let it into the room.
“What’s the matter?”
“The Lamaron army has begun to move. Forces are departing from Lamaron’s capital and other cities.”
“Do you have an idea of their scale?”
“Not yet… I will continue to monitor the situation.”
“I see. Please do. Don’t push yourself too hard.”
Saying that, I open the window again. Immediately after, the Fairy Dragon’s figure disappears.
“What on earth are they planning to do at this time… I won’t let them get away with it.”
While uttering those words, I close the window and ring the bell on my desk, instructing Layfence and the others to gather.
Approximately an hour later, Layfence and ten other individuals have assembled in the conference room.
“There is no doubt that they are preparing to invade Agarta again.”
Layfence murmurs while placing his hand on his chin, looking at the map spread out on the table.
“I agree. They most likely intend to bypass Mount Banzabi and reach the Ilveji River, then proceed north to Agarta.”
Kunogen explains his prediction while pointing at the map.
“Really… Are they planning to attack Agarta now?”
“What are you saying, Lord Linos? The Agarta army is always prepared to counterattack. Even if we were told to deploy immediately, we can handle it perfectly fine!”
Layfence proudly asserts, “There is absolutely no issue with our food supplies. Even if the capital were to be besieged, we have enough provisions to sustain the people of the city for a year.”
Linos accurately explains the current situation, saying, “Understood. Well, yes, I agree. First, we should confirm the enemy’s equipment. They might be developing something new.”
“No, King Linos. I’m concerned about the Imperial Army’s provisions,” Matto interjects.
“What do you mean, Matto?”
“The Imperial Army was already facing a shortage of provisions. Yet, they’re mobilizing the army before the spring harvest is even finished. There’s a possibility they might go to seize the food supplies in Daitas Village.”
“I see, that’s also a possible line of thought. Alright, let’s start by gathering information about the Lamaron army’s equipment and their planned route. It won’t be too late to decide our strategy once we have that information.”
Saying that, I call for Sadakichi, the leader of the Fairy Dragons.
Meanwhile, General Konig, who departed from the imperial capital of Lamaron, has reached the town of Rainey in the northwest by traveling almost the entire day.
“Well, with a cavalry unit alone, the march is indeed swift. If we had infantry with us, we would have arrived in the middle of the night, but we made it in half the time. It’s a promising start.”
Having arrived in Rainey earlier than planned, Konig is in high spirits.
“As expected of our esteemed commander. With this pace, we might be able to occupy Agarta ahead of schedule,” the vice-commander bows respectfully and follows suit.
“No, battles don’t always go according to plan. I believe I have that level of insight as well. First, we’ll absorb the various armies in Rainey. Departure is scheduled for two days from now. After that, it’ll be a series of mountain crossings and camping, so instruct the soldiers to rest adequately. Oh, and bring Commander Almond to me.”
“Commander Almond, sir?”
“Yes, that’s right. Call him in quickly.”
After a while, Commander Almond arrives in Konig’s room.
“I heard you called for me.”
“Yes. Two days from now, we’re planning to mobilize the entire army to Agarta. Did you hear about that?”
“Yes, just now. Someone came to inform me.”
“I see. That’s good. Almond, you don’t need to accompany us.”
“…What do you mean?”
“Tomorrow, I want you to take the 5,000 troops under your command and head to Mount Banzabi.”
“I’m not sure I understand the intention behind your words.”
Almond responds with a blank expression. Seeing his reaction, Konig takes on a somewhat exasperated posture and continues speaking.
“You know, I’m saying I want to adopt your strategy, aren’t I? It’s disrespectful of you to propose a strategy yourself and then claim not to understand the intention behind my words, don’t you think?” Konig tilts his head and stares at Almond with widened eyes.
“There hasn’t been a strategy meeting for this Agarta invasion operation. Therefore, I have not been given the opportunity to speak in this operation. Duke-sama… General-sama, I can’t quite comprehend the intention behind your words when you say you want to adopt my strategy. However, I have just received orders to lead the troops to Mount Banzabi tomorrow, so I will carry out that operation,” Almond calmly responds, showing no emotions. Konig smirks at his demeanor.
“Oh, you’re so lacking in charm and not obedient at all, aren’t you? Well, fine. If you understand the orders, that’s good enough. However, when I said head to Mount Banzabi, I didn’t say to attack Daitas Village, so don’t get it wrong.”
“What do you mean?”
“No need to attack Daitas Village. It would be a waste of time and effort. You just need to lead the troops to the foothills of Mount Banzabi and serve as a deterrent to Daitas Village. You can interrogate those who attempt to enter the mountains towards Daitas Village or those who descend from the mountains to other towns. In any case, wait at the foothills of Mount Banzabi until my envoy arrives.”
“…!”
Almond stares at Konig with cold eyes.
“That’s all for my orders. You may leave.”
Konig waves his hand, gesturing for him to step back. Almond, without changing his expression, bows and leaves the room.
“We must eliminate any unnecessary waste…”
Konig murmurs to himself without addressing anyone. He then sits in his chair, wearing a delighted smile, envisioning the policies to be implemented after the completion of the Agarta invasion operation.
Leave a Comment / Reincarnation into a barrier master / By IX
“Lululu~ Lululululululu~ ♪ Lululu~ Lulululululu~ ♪ Ranrarara~ Larararararaa! Chararararararararararara~ ♪”
While humming a mysterious melody he had never heard before, King Linos of the Agarta Kingdom gazes at the city’s lake. With his hands behind his back and swaying his body, he continues to produce strange sounds, yet there is not a trace of anger or hatred in his demeanor. He appears to be wholeheartedly enjoying the arrival of spring.
However, in front of the king’s gaze lies the remains of the Juka Kingdom’s royal castle… now a colossal rock. If someone familiar with the Juka Kingdom era were to witness this sight, they would be furious. The lake’s surface is covered with suspicious objects that greatly mar the scenery, which is usually beautiful. An infuriating scene unfolds before their eyes.
“It’s spring, isn’t it? Spring. Spring is wonderful. After all, it’s great not having hay fever! It must be the climate of this world. Or maybe it’s the environment. Is it because of this body? But I’ve never seen anyone with hay fever here. Is there no hay fever in this world?”
King Agarta murmurs incomprehensible words to himself from time to time. Those around him, knowing the king is constantly exposed to arduous duties, choose to observe these moments with warm understanding.
A figure approaches behind the king. Their footsteps do not convey any sense of reservation, as if they have no concern for the king.
“Oh, General Gensan! So, how did they turn out?”
“They are much larger than I expected. But I don’t recall asking for this many. It looks like it will take at least a year until they disappear… well, never mind. If there are leftovers, I’ll figure something out. Thank you.”
“That’s great! Having plenty of them is better, right? They’re made to be sturdy, so they won’t break easily, not with just a little force!”
King Agarta smiles wryly and politely thanks the man, who is dreadfully underdressed in only a loincloth and a half-coat despite the lingering cold of this season.
Upon returning to his office, the Fairy Dragon outside the window is peering inside. When they spot me, they knock on the window with their snout. I open the window and let it into the room.
“What’s the matter?”
“The Lamaron army has begun to move. Forces are departing from Lamaron’s capital and other cities.”
“Do you have an idea of their scale?”
“Not yet… I will continue to monitor the situation.”
“I see. Please do. Don’t push yourself too hard.”
Saying that, I open the window again. Immediately after, the Fairy Dragon’s figure disappears.
“What on earth are they planning to do at this time… I won’t let them get away with it.”
While uttering those words, I close the window and ring the bell on my desk, instructing Layfence and the others to gather.
Approximately an hour later, Layfence and ten other individuals have assembled in the conference room.
“There is no doubt that they are preparing to invade Agarta again.”
Layfence murmurs while placing his hand on his chin, looking at the map spread out on the table.
“I agree. They most likely intend to bypass Mount Banzabi and reach the Ilveji River, then proceed north to Agarta.”
Kunogen explains his prediction while pointing at the map.
“Really… Are they planning to attack Agarta now?”
“What are you saying, Lord Linos? The Agarta army is always prepared to counterattack. Even if we were told to deploy immediately, we can handle it perfectly fine!”
Layfence proudly asserts, “There is absolutely no issue with our food supplies. Even if the capital were to be besieged, we have enough provisions to sustain the people of the city for a year.”
Linos accurately explains the current situation, saying, “Understood. Well, yes, I agree. First, we should confirm the enemy’s equipment. They might be developing something new.”
“No, King Linos. I’m concerned about the Imperial Army’s provisions,” Matto interjects.
“What do you mean, Matto?”
“The Imperial Army was already facing a shortage of provisions. Yet, they’re mobilizing the army before the spring harvest is even finished. There’s a possibility they might go to seize the food supplies in Daitas Village.”
“I see, that’s also a possible line of thought. Alright, let’s start by gathering information about the Lamaron army’s equipment and their planned route. It won’t be too late to decide our strategy once we have that information.”
Saying that, I call for Sadakichi, the leader of the Fairy Dragons.
Meanwhile, General Konig, who departed from the imperial capital of Lamaron, has reached the town of Rainey in the northwest by traveling almost the entire day.
“Well, with a cavalry unit alone, the march is indeed swift. If we had infantry with us, we would have arrived in the middle of the night, but we made it in half the time. It’s a promising start.”
Having arrived in Rainey earlier than planned, Konig is in high spirits.
“As expected of our esteemed commander. With this pace, we might be able to occupy Agarta ahead of schedule,” the vice-commander bows respectfully and follows suit.
“No, battles don’t always go according to plan. I believe I have that level of insight as well. First, we’ll absorb the various armies in Rainey. Departure is scheduled for two days from now. After that, it’ll be a series of mountain crossings and camping, so instruct the soldiers to rest adequately. Oh, and bring Commander Almond to me.”
“Commander Almond, sir?”
“Yes, that’s right. Call him in quickly.”
After a while, Commander Almond arrives in Konig’s room.
“I heard you called for me.”
“Yes. Two days from now, we’re planning to mobilize the entire army to Agarta. Did you hear about that?”
“Yes, just now. Someone came to inform me.”
“I see. That’s good. Almond, you don’t need to accompany us.”
“…What do you mean?”
“Tomorrow, I want you to take the 5,000 troops under your command and head to Mount Banzabi.”
“I’m not sure I understand the intention behind your words.”
Almond responds with a blank expression. Seeing his reaction, Konig takes on a somewhat exasperated posture and continues speaking.
“You know, I’m saying I want to adopt your strategy, aren’t I? It’s disrespectful of you to propose a strategy yourself and then claim not to understand the intention behind my words, don’t you think?” Konig tilts his head and stares at Almond with widened eyes.
“There hasn’t been a strategy meeting for this Agarta invasion operation. Therefore, I have not been given the opportunity to speak in this operation. Duke-sama… General-sama, I can’t quite comprehend the intention behind your words when you say you want to adopt my strategy. However, I have just received orders to lead the troops to Mount Banzabi tomorrow, so I will carry out that operation,” Almond calmly responds, showing no emotions. Konig smirks at his demeanor.
“Oh, you’re so lacking in charm and not obedient at all, aren’t you? Well, fine. If you understand the orders, that’s good enough. However, when I said head to Mount Banzabi, I didn’t say to attack Daitas Village, so don’t get it wrong.”
“What do you mean?”
“No need to attack Daitas Village. It would be a waste of time and effort. You just need to lead the troops to the foothills of Mount Banzabi and serve as a deterrent to Daitas Village. You can interrogate those who attempt to enter the mountains towards Daitas Village or those who descend from the mountains to other towns. In any case, wait at the foothills of Mount Banzabi until my envoy arrives.”
“…!”
Almond stares at Konig with cold eyes.
“That’s all for my orders. You may leave.”
Konig waves his hand, gesturing for him to step back. Almond, without changing his expression, bows and leaves the room.
“We must eliminate any unnecessary waste…”
Konig murmurs to himself without addressing anyone. He then sits in his chair, wearing a delighted smile, envisioning the policies to be implemented after the completion of the Agarta invasion operation.
