Volume 2 - CH 335

Chapter 8-7. It will come.

I got on Lacc and searched for Houen.

It seemed that Houen was also looking for us, and since he was flying overhead, we were able to find him right away.

We decided to fly to the mansion where we were staying, thinking that we were thinking the same thing.

“How was it in the Oni village?”

“I met with Tenda and heard his story, and most of the reconstruction has begun. But the number of soldiers they can send is limited to two hundred. Instead, I told him to ask the Kingdom of Garott for reinforcements.”

“Ah, I see. You don’t know the royalty over there, do you?”

I completely forgot.

However, if we leave it in Tenda’s hands, I’m sure they will listen to us.

Yea, for the time being, it looks like we’ll be fine as regards the troops.

“So, have you told them?”

“I’m about to.”

“Is that so?

What Houen mentioned was about the devil.

In the meantime, the mock battle is over and settled, we must take our time to talk and decide what to do.

Really, I’m feeling so overwhelmed. ……

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We were gathered in a room, sitting on a sofa.

The people here now are me, Houen, Alena, Satella, and Varadim.

There are tea and sweets in front of us, but it is difficult to touch them considering what we are about to talk about.

My and Houen’s atmosphere is very dark, and Varadim and Satella look a little uneasy.

“Ouren-sama, and Houen-dono,……, I think it’s time for you to tell us something, don’t you?”

“Then I will tell you. Do you two know the story of the devil’s attack on the Kingdom of Salettana?”

“Yes, I do. I know about it. I heard that the village of Oni was also attacked right after that.”

“Though the village of Oni has nothing to do with the devil,…… well, let’s not talk about that. The next place where the devil will attack next is found out. It is the Bamil territory.”

“”?!””

The two were surprised at Houen’s statement.

I know it’s not an unjustifiable story, but it’s a fact, so I want them to hear it carefully.

“W-why ……!”

“We don’t know why. But I found Lequam’s laboratory, one of the ringleaders of the attack on the Kingdom of Salettana, and when I checked it out, it said that this was the next place to be attacked. It also did not say what the purpose of the attack was, but the date and time of the attack were clearly stated. The date of the raid is less than two months away.”

I thought it was another bullshit ……, but well, they are convinced. …….

I guess he made it up before they asked him where he got that information.

And well, there’s no way we can say we heard it from God, because they might not even believe it.

If anything, it would be easier for them to believe us if we deceive them with a lie that is more realistic.

Hearing this, Varadim snarled with his head held in his hands.

“Is that what Ouren-sama was asking about the …… military strength?”

“Sorry. I didn’t tell you before…….”

“No, that’s a wise decision. But I’m afraid I’m at a loss. …… As I said at that time, we have less than 2,000 men in Bamil.

“……Hm? Does it not imply that the soldiers of the Kingdom of Garott have come as support personnel for the restoration of the city?”

“Yes. Even if we gathered all the soldiers of Bamil, the number would not reach 2,000.”

According to him, there are about 500 reinforcements from the Kingdom of Garott.

Most of them are soldiers, and the current situation is that the soldiers of the Kingdom of Garott are in charge of patrolling the area.

Regarding the other approximately 1,500, this is the maximum strength when those who can fight in the Bamil territory were counted as soldiers.

Additionally, there are about 500 soldiers who can stand on the front lines and fight.

It is not too much to say that their actual strength is only 1,000 soldiers.

This territory, which is in the process of reconstruction and has just begun to rebuild, makes it difficult to train decent soldiers.

Since the city was left to the soldiers of the Kingdom of Garot, they were able to concentrate on getting their internal affairs in order. ……

I’m sure they didn’t expect the devil to attack them.

What can we do about that?

It is inevitable, since they were not planning to invade anywhere or defend the city against a large army of soldiers.

It was impossible to replenish the city’s strength when it was not fully functioning as a city.

“I stopped at the village Oni on the way and asked for reinforcements. They said they would bring about 200 Oni with them.”

“Oh, is that so!”

“In addition, I have also requested reinforcements from the Kingdom of Garott. I don’t know how many troops they will bring as reinforcements, but I think you can count on them to use Ouren’s name.”

Oi, why are you using my name without my permission?

This time, it’s okay because of the circumstances, but don’t use it anywhere else, okay?

Hearing what Houen said, Varadim was pleased, but Satella had a bit of a difficult look on her face.

Is something bothering her?

“Satella-Onee-chan? Are you okay?”

“Eh, ah. I’m sorry. I just had a little thought.”

“What is it?”

“It’s about Oni. In this territory, there is no interracial interaction at all. It is very encouraging to have them come as reinforcements, but I am worried that they will surprise everyone. ……”

“Mmh …… sorry. I didn’t think this through.”

“Ah, no! No, no, no! Please don’t apologize! I am the one who should apologize to you!”

Satella looks so cute when she is flustered.

Wait, now is not the time to be thinking about that …….

I see, I had to think about that problem too.

For us, the oni were usually friendly people, and we didn’t care too much about those things.

We need to get the understanding of the people of this area.

“I will explain it to everyone! Leave it to me, I’ll take care of it!”

“But how? Wouldn’t it be better to have those who can evacuate take shelter?”

Perhaps. ……. But ……we don’t know if …….”

“Ah, I see.”

“Is that okay?”

Varadim nodded at that.

The only person who doesn’t understand this is Houen.

He’s the only one who doesn’t know what’s going on around here.

This place has been completely destroyed once.

But this is the hometown that Satella and the others have rebuilt from scratch.

“We will not let it be destroyed again.”

Satella said to us with her eyes filled with power.

I and Alena nodded in agreement.

“That’s right. Then I will find someone who can help us. Satella-sama, please call out to the residents to understand that oni are coming and to be prepared for battle!”

“Understood.”

“Ouren, I’ll go together with Satella-sama and go around!”

“Understood. We’ll also move.”

“Eh, what are you going to do ……?”

“We need to look for places where the enemy might be approaching. And we need to build a wall.”

“This …… is going to be a big task …….. “