Hachinan tte, Sore wa Nai Deshou!

Will the rebel army really come?

Definitely. So dont be negligent on diligently preparing on site.

Therese, whos planning to come here after settling the large amount of government affairs, probably wants us to raise the morale of our allied nobles.

As they were named differently such as coup dtat forces, Duke Nrnberg households army and such, we assigned the official name Rebel Army to them.

Duke Nrnberg has done something that shouldnt be done. I think that satisfies the condition to call them a rebel army?

Therese declared while facing her allied nobles.

Alfons secretly told me yesterday.

First we should try to obtain predominance in the wars progress by raising the morale and not surrendering this field camp. That will deliver a blow to the rebel army.

The military resources on the rebel armys side are large, but there are many who follow them reluctantly since they are labelled as rebel army.

Therefore they want to pull such people to the rebel armys side in one go by winning here.

Alfons also predicted that the first offensive isnt that far away.

On the other hand, wont the other sides morale drop if they lose? (Wendelin)

They probably dont expect that to happen. (Mizuho)

I see. (Wendelin)

I assist in the construction of the field camp until evening while having a chat with High Earl Mizuho.

Since I consumed my mana nicely as well, I returned to my own house.

The house, which was built with stones I cut out myself, is well done for a hurried construction. Katharina was made to complete the interior instead of practising magic. It reached the point of us being able to lead a comfortable life since we set up the magic tools we brought along inside.

Since cooking and such is being handled by Elise and the other girls in turns, there are no issues.

Wife-san, please prepare my share as well.

For some reason Alfons, who is in charge of the expeditionary force in this field camp, waited for the food while sitting at our table.

My friend, why are you here? (Wendelin)

I simply got bored of it. (Alfons)

In the rules of the Duke Philip household it seems to be stated that everyone has to eat the same meals in war time.

We are treated as mercenaries. Theres no problem since we are taking care of our food, from the ingredients to the seasoning, but it looks like Alfonss group has to continue eating the same stuff every day.

Rye bread, dishes that have steamed potatoes, sauerkraut and vegetable soup with bacon or sausages in it. Also, one cup of aquavit during off duty. As one would expect, I got tired of that after continuing it for three days. (Alfons)

What about Earl Mizuho Country? (Wendelin)

They are special. (Alfons)

Usually they are dishing out cooked rice, pickled vegetables, dried plum, and meat or fish withmisosoup.

No matter how you look at it, its Japanese food, but since the skill of producing magic tools is high in Earl Mizuho County, they dont seem to have any troubles with the transport of ingredients.

If you go there, you can eat something different. Its delicious. (Wendelin)

Although I want to eat it very much as well, its troublesome since it will be treated as courtesy call if I go to visit Earl Mizuho Countrys encampment. (Alfons)

Since we are treated as mercenaries, that also means we could easily enjoy the delicious Mizuho food in an uncomplicated manner.

Since its basically Japanese food, it was delicious food for me.

For this reason it resulted in me getting treated here. (Alfons)

With a nonchalant look Alfons sat down in the seat between Doushi and Burkhart-san, and ate the stew made by Elise.

My friend, your wives are skilled at cooking. (Alfons)

They have to be able to cook for themselves since they are also working as adventurers. (Wendelin)

I see. Thats how you are avoiding Milady. (Alfons)

Theres no way for that to be the reason.

Its simply because taking a foreign countrys duchess-sama as wife will be nothing but trouble.

How about you accepting her, Alfons?

I believe he has plenty qualifications since hes capable as her cousin.

Me and Therese are close as childhood friends. However, its not such a relationship. (Alfons)

Isnt it fine since its a noble marriage anyway? (Wendelin)

Nooo In this situation the burden of the post-war period will be heavy as well (Alfons)

Alfons expects that Therese will become the next empress after being victorious in the civil war. Since the imperial court at that time will be in a mess thanks to the rebellion, he predicted that it probably wont be any good unless he serves in the Imperial Palace as well.

Its troublesome, but what will happen if the new administration collapses once again? When it comes to the new Duke Philip, it will be Thereses nephews after she succeeds the imperial throne. They need a guardian as well. Their fathers are still alive, but Philip Dukedoms government wont operate if I dont help out due to the influence of skin colour. (Alfons)

Sounds difficult, my friend. (Wendelin)

If that happens, I guess I wont have any other choice but to shorten the maids skirts? By the way, I dont see Erwin. (Alfons)

Aah, if its Erw (Wendelin)

As a matter of fact he was taking lessons in swordsmanship from Haruka.

Erw, who likes the sword and possesses money as well, consulted with Haruka about trying to gather a collection of Mizuho katanas since its a valuable chance, but

Katanas and swords are completely different items. Isnt a katana that wont be used pitiful? (Haruka)

Since there seem to be people in the empire who are collecting them as works of art, it will be actually fine if you get introduced to one of them and buy a suitable katana. The one who declared that seriously was the girl called Haruka.

Usually she is devoting herself to guarding us. Shes a serious person to an extent that she wont readily join after being invited to tea by Elise and the others while saying Im still on duty after all.

Even so, if they invite her while saying that its my order, she participates and eats sweets while showing a happy face.

Since shes a woman, she likes sweets very much after all.

So, will you learn katana techniques?

With that as the reason Erw went to the encampment of Earl Mizuho Country in his spare time and took katana lessons there.

According to High Eral Mizuho he seems to have a good aptitude.

He is aiming for Haruka-kun? Or for a katana? (Alfons)

I guess its both. (Wendelin)

Though he likes Haruka as well, hes also fond of swords and katanas.

I think that Id like to have a katana, too, but I couldnt believe at all that I will be able to master it by myself.

So, is there any hope? (Alfons)

Maybe, maybe not (Wendelin)

It shouldnt turn into a problem due to pedigree, but the issue is that I have absolutely no idea how the far too serious Haruka thinks about Erw.

Also, another point might be the existence of Harukas elder brother.

Harukas elder brother serves in the Battou Unit as well, doesnt he?

This inheriting elder brother was a far better swordsman than Haruka.

Moreover he dotes on Haruna to an abnormal level.

He hasnt complained about the matter of Haruka being assigned as our guard since its his lords order, but it appears that he isnt pleased about Erw talking with Haruka about things in this encampment.

Thanks to that, Erw was relentlessly worked hard by that elder brother every day.

In other words, that means there wont be any problems if I win against that elder brother. (Erwin)

From the point of view of Erw, who has a character that hates to lose in the first place, he seems to be treating that elder brother as mid-boss whom he has to defeat.

As expected of the Battou Unit!

This man. Hes stronger than I expected

Theres no difference between swords and katanas if its about killing people in actual combat.

Due to the fact that he is less superior in swordsmanship in comparison to Erw than he thought, it caused Harukas elder brothers sense of impending danger to grow stronger.

Such is the springtime of life for you. (Alfons)

My friend, you are quite dry, or rather (Wendelin)

In my case it wont result in such development. Im completely ignorant about martial arts. (Alfons)

Although hes excelling as a commander, Alfonss sword skills are a good match with mine.

He probably cant understand the idea of crossing swords with an elder brother for the sake of ones beloved woman.

Though its a wonderful story if he somehow struggles to win or gets recognised for his skills even if he loses, me and Alfons would likely get killed instantly.

Putting aside Erw-lads matters, they will be here soon, wont they? (Armstrong)

It will probably take still a few more days. (Alfons)

Doushi, is that something similar to battlefield intuition?

Its simply my calculation of the distance from the imperial capital and their marching speed. (Armstrong)

Alfons is admiring Doushis keen forecast.

It might have been almost identical to his own thoughts.

Burkhart-san is the same as well. Both of them werent perturbed at all even when they killed soldiers at the time when we escaped Bardiche.

They should have cut their way through quite the scenes of carnage in their early days.

Even master might have the experience of having killed people in the past, I guess?

Im looking forward to your participation, Earl Baumeister-dono.

Do you have to expressly mention that?

If I dont do that, it will be difficult for me to eat my meals here.

In the end Alfons eats up the share of around three people. Receiving even the kingdoms special wine, which I stored in my magic bag, he returns to the troop headquarters.

He has quite the guts. Alfons-sama, that is. (Ina)

Ina seems to be astonished by Alfonss impudence.

If such person acts as the leader, we will have it easy as mercenaries.

While I have to use magic at the front line anyway, it would be unbearable if I had to even manage the military forces.

I will receive remuneration such as goods and money for the work I did. But the post-war empire will make sure to lessen my, Earl Baumeisters, influence.

That might be the best method to prevent unnecessary troubles.

Wend, if you can freely go shopping in Earl Mizuho Country, there wont be any problems, right?

Thats how it is. (Wendelin)

Superior types ofmisoand soy sauce, which I created myself through independent study, are sold in that country.

Since Im picky about my food, I wanted to regularly obtain those by all means.

You joined a war for the sake of soy sauce? (Luise)

As expected, thats not all theres to it. (Wendelin)

I denied Luises question while laughing.

In any case, theres nothing better but making this civil war end.

Its uncertain whether it can be finished quickly, but there will be too many, various inconveniences if it doesnt end.

If the kingdom gets dragged into it and intervenes, the empire will be ruined unnecessarily.

Even for the kingdom there should be only few things to be gained in comparison to the expenses and labour.

The development inside the country will get delayed as well. There will probably only be some people who will be delighted about it.

However, to accept the job that easily

Elise is worried, but as a matter of fact I have already received quite the reward.

I take out gold and silver ingots from my magic bag and pile them up on top of the table which had the tableware tidied up since we finished our meal.

Thats a splendid amount, isnt it? But, what about it?

I borrowed it from the abandoned mines. (Wendelin)

What about Therese-samas permission?

Of course I got it. (Wendelin)

I answer to Burkhart-san and Doushi while revealing a smile that shows my evil character.

Naturally at the end a last exploitation has been carried out by the empires magicians, who can use Extraction and Collection spells, in the abandoned mines which were dotting this Great Sorbid Wasteland.

Therefore there are absolutely no metal types, that look usable, left on the surface and dozens of meters below the surface.

However, what about further below that?

Moreover, extinct volcanoes exist in this Great Sorbid Wasteland.

Because of the gold gushing forth from the underground mantle, Japan, which is actually a volcano country, was called a golden country.

Using a large amount of mana, I spread the range of Extraction to several hundred meters below.

As its the most suitable for the training of increasing my mana capacity by using a large amount of mana, I always did that before returning to our house.

With these there wont be any losses for us even if Therese shirks the reward. (Wendelin)

Its very unlikely for her to do that.

My father-in-law said: A dead hero is a good hero. (Wilma)

Contrary to his appearance, Minister Edgar has apparently read history books.

He has told something smart to his in-law daughter Wilma.

Also, if we destroy that device, it will be all right for us to escape with Teleportation in the worst case.

Got it. I will be sure to not separate from you, Wend-sama. (Wilma)

Wilma gently sits down on top of my knee.

As Wilma says, its not uncommon for accidents to happen. (Katharina)

True. In the end we will kill their brethren.

Burkhart-san agreed with Katharinas opinion, too.

Its a measurement against the increase in people of the empire resenting us for obtaining achievements by participating actively.

Ebbo-san, was it? Theres definitely a number of such people.

I recall that annoying guy when I destroyed the other carriages in order to hinder our enemys means of transportation at the time we escaped from the imperial capital.

There are also cases where people got executed after announcing that they went against military orders since they didnt want to give them their rewards after a rebellion.

The people of the empire, who will be unhappy due to many losses occuring due to the rebellion, will turn us, who killed many of their brethren as foreign mercenaries, into scapegoats.

Its not possible to say that it definitely wont happen.

I believe that wont happen if we restrict the discussion to Therese. But, if it happens (Wendelin)

What will we do if it happens, dear? (Elise)

We will retaliate appropriately. (Wendelin)

Though it ended up turning into a slightly scary talk, we move to the bedroom since its soon time to sleep.

Since I carefully clogged up the cracks in the house, its warm with no cold air entering from outside.

However, as there was no way for me to make that many rooms, there were basically only two bedrooms.

A room for the men and one for the women, it is?

As a noble its indispensable for Earl Baumeister to have children, but

Since currently its a time of war, its probably safer to avoid that.

I also dont have the fetish of doing it while being heard by Doushi and Burkhart-san.

Im home. (Erwin)

Erw, did you train until now?

There was that as well, but I ordered a katana, too. (Erwin)

Erw and Haruka are alternating in the night guard duty of this house with the other soldiers.

Since its Harukas turn today, Erw went to order a katana for him to use.

So, you want iron sand?

Ten-odd katana smiths are following the Earl Mizu Countrys military forces.

They carefully carry out such things as forging new Mizuho katanas to be used on the battlefield and maintenancing the existing ones.

Since the special maintenance of the magic katanas is especially troublesome, they seem to be busy every day together with special magic tool craftsmen.

A katana with a very good quality is impossible unless bought inside Earl Mizuho Country though. (Erwin)

For the ones used on the battlefield it seems to be plenty if they can be prepared here.

You didnt get hold of a magic katana?

Those are bothersome to maintain. If you heard their price, your waist would give in. (Erwin)

Even if they are plundered, you cant use them for more than a few weeks well if you dont maintenance them in a special way.

And that maintenance technique appears to be highly guarded.

Since its a magic tool, even the price seems to be terribly high.

Erw-lad, wont you get one if you take Haruka as your wife? (Armstrong)

Nooo, isnt that unreasonable? (Erwin)

As Erw says, they are probably not that easy to obtain.

After all its a technology that supports the superiority of the Earl Mizuho Countrys armys quality.

Do you intend to take Haruka as your wife?

For Haruka-san, theres no man who is promised to marry her.

After having learnt from his past mistakes, he seems to properly confirm such things.

If I beat Harukas elder brother after learning the katana techniques (Erwin)

It was unknown whether it will go that easily, but it will probably be alright since Erw should have more talent than me.

Hahahaha! This time you will definitely realize your love! (Armstrong)

If Im told such a thing, I actually feel a bad premonition. (Erwin)

That wont happen.

After that the four of us went to bed, but a single problem cropped up at this point.

Gugoo~~~! Funu! Let me break those fingers!

*griiinnnddd*

Cant you just shut up

Since I just got married, I wanted to sleep together with my wives according to my male instincts, but that was impossible since Harukas bed was in the womens room as well. Furthermore, Doushis snoring and dangerous sleep-talking as well as Burkhart-sans bruxism were annoying.

With this always happening in these three days after it was decided that we will sleep together, our fleeting hope during the first day thinking that its because its an unfamiliar place was smashed.

My married wives can sleep properly. (Wendelin)

Really, it looks like we will lack sleep. (Erwin)

Erw and me began to earnestly try to sleep somehow by wrapping into the futons.

Giving up right away, I got stuck casting Sleep magic.

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