Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord

The Yelinetta Kingdom army, which invaded the fortress city Scudet, achieved a crushing victory using tactics the Kingdom of Scuderia had never seen before.

After the fall of Scudet, the Yelinetta Kingdom army pursued the retreating border forces of the Kingdom of Scuderia and the knight order of the Marquis Fertio family.

However, something happened there, and they called off the pursuit.

The defeated troops regrouped in a distant town under the leadership of the Capital City Knight Order for reorganization.

Meanwhile, the Yelinetta Kingdom army began repairing and strengthening the defenses of the captured Scudet.

Upon receiving such a report, Mr. Panamera, who arrived two days later than the Capital City Knight Order, narrowed his eyes.

"…They lost in the siege defense, lost in the field battle, and then retreated. If it weren’t for Baron Van’s assistance during the retreat, total annihilation could have been a real risk."

Panamera stated that firmly, causing Jarpa to look disconcerted.

But since the king was present, he said nothing and silently clenched his fist.

The king glanced at Jarpa and then asked Panamera,

"…Viscount, do you also believe Baron Van offered his assistance?"

Panamera smiled as he responded.

"There’s little doubt. No one else in the country can pull off something like that except the baron."

Panamera’s clear assertion made Jarpa look at him as if he couldn’t understand, to which Panamera shrugged and spoke again to the king.

"…Your Majesty, you witnessed it yourself, but he possesses astonishing power in every way. Yet, he is more cautious than anyone else. Probably, he has now retreated to his own territory to develop new weapons capable of countering the might of the Yelinetta Kingdom."

The king nodded lightly in agreement.

"I see. As expected of the viscount; being in an alliance of equals with Baron Van, you’re well-informed. So, soon we will have to move again to reclaim Scudet. As for assistance during that campaign…"

The king spoke with foresight, and Panamera offered his opinion again.

Jarpa watched their exchange with a complicated expression.

Meanwhile, Van was thoroughly enjoying the comforts of home after a long time.

After lounging on the bed to his heart's content, he was served high-quality tea with a rich aroma, followed by freshly baked bread, steamed potatoes, and crispy bacon, finishing a late breakfast.

"That was delicious! Thank you for the meal!"

"Yes, thank you very much."

In a cheerful mood, Van said, and Til smiled as she cleared the empty dishes.

"Lord Van, what are your plans for today?"

Kamushin asked with a serious expression. Van hummed thoughtfully without losing his relaxed air.

"Hmm… What should I do? I’ve already participated in the war. I suppose I’ve fulfilled my noble duties for now."

Van’s clearly unmotivated face prompted Arte to speak up.

"…It was my first time seeing a war up close, and I found it terrifying how people die so easily. If possible, I don’t want you to go again, Lord Van."

Arte said sadly, but since she clearly achieved the greatest battle achievements in the recent conflict, everyone responded with wry smiles.

Surprisingly, Arte wasn’t particularly bothered by scattering groups of soldiers or beheading a Wyvern. She had resolved to kill and possibly die when she joined the war. The only thing she disliked was seeing people close to her die.

Van teased, "A true warrior, huh?" but since Til and Kamushin felt the same way, he gave up, acknowledging the difference in values.

"…That said, Mr. Panamera, our ally, will also likely participate. So, we probably need to help somehow."

Muttering that, Van sighed and stood up.

"Alright, let’s develop a new weapon. Delivering that will count as substantial support. We now know that the ballista I gave Panamera has enough power to deal with Wyverns. What’s left is creating a weapon with better capability against aerial enemies."

Murmuring to himself as if questioning, Van left the lord’s manor.

"Hmm!? Lord Van! Heading out again!?"