Published: January 12, 2026
Please take care of your health during the changing seasons.
If you let your guard down, you'll end up bedridden...
At my words, His Majesty opened his mouth with a serious expression.
"…Attacking multiple bases simultaneously, and even dispatching troops to small towns and villages—that sounds unrealistic. Every country needs many soldiers, supplies, and expenses to protect itself from neighboring countries. Therefore, even in times of full-scale war with a neighbor, it never becomes a total war."
Considering that I am a child, His Majesty kindly explained it carefully. Thank you, Your Majesty. I nodded once in gratitude but politely objected.
"That may have been true until now, but the nature of war has changed this time. If the Yelinetta Kingdom has dozens of Wyverns and dozens of puppet magicians, they might send ten to twenty groups to each base. Even Scudetto has fallen. Considering that, I think it’s quite possible that multiple locations will be targeted simultaneously."
After I answered, His Majesty lowered his chin and leaned back in his chair.
Perhaps he judged that it was worth considering.
Then, Count Ferdinand spoke for the first time.
"…I felt that the current discussion has sufficient room for consideration. However, if that’s the case, there are some points about Baron Van’s argument that concern me. It sounds as if Baron Van alone could respond to the Yelinetta Kingdom’s new way of fighting..."
"I believe I can respond. I can handle both the Wyverns and the Black Orbs."
I answered clearly, and Count Ferdinand fell silent.
Then, the impatient atmosphere of Count Venturi became unbearable, and he slammed the table.
"Ridiculous! I can’t listen to such childish nonsense! Not only the Border Knight Order but even the knight order of Marquis Fertio was forced to retreat, so how could there be several armies like that? Besides, what difference would it make if a child like you returned from the battlefield?!"
Count Venturi spoke nothing but the truth. Well, a child presenting arguments at such a meeting surely lacks any credibility.
Still, I had no intention of backing down.
"If I return, the odds of victory will increase. That is certain. Also, I have no intention of returning without doing anything."
When I said this, Count Venturi glared at me fiercely. Yikes, that’s a killer’s glare.
Thinking that, I turned my whole body toward His Majesty.
"I will set out for home immediately. In exchange, I will leave behind our precious new model ballista and the new weapon, the ultra-powerful catapult. Of course, I will entrust the strongest rapid-fire mechanical bow unit to Viscount Panamera, so it will be a formidable force."
Upon hearing that, His Majesty and Panamera exclaimed with joy, "Oh!"
However, as expected, Count Venturi showed a face of disapproval.
Reluctantly, I stood up from my chair and addressed Count Venturi.
"To gain your approval, please forgive me for saying something quite rude. May I borrow your sword or shield?"
I thought he would get angry, but surprisingly, the count quietly looked at the man seated beside him. The large armored man silently lifted a thick shield. It looked incredibly heavy, yet he held it with one hand.
Among Dee and other adventurers, some also use greatswords like in a game, but this is a world where even without magic, physical laws seem to be ignored.
Looking at the face of the man holding the shield, I had some doubts. He must be the knight commander of Count Venturi’s knights, but why do they all have such stern and tough faces?
Ah, could they be the count’s children? They do look somewhat alike.
"…What should I do with this?"
"Ah, sorry. Please just hold it as you are... Your hand should be in the middle, right? Okay…"
As I was absentmindedly saying this, the man looked puzzled, so I checked the condition of the shield while giving instructions.
"Please don’t move for a moment."
Saying only that, I quickly reached for my waist, drew my sword, and cut through the shield.
I sliced off about 30% of the tall shield vertically and, with excess momentum, also slashed the wooden table. Luckily, I didn’t cut the floor, but everyone around stared blankly.