A week had passed since I had made Kotetsu my family.

　At present, there is no major conflict between my camp and the humans in Suzu City Hall, and our camp is in a lull.

　There was only one reason why we hadn't attacked them: to cut down on the inside.

　On the day I made Kotez my family, I used the loudspeaker to call on the humans to surrender. As a result, zero humans surrendered. The next day, Kotetsu used the loudspeaker to call for humanity to surrender. The only reply was a verbal abuse from the prefectural governor.

　Three days later, three days after Kotetsu was assigned to his family. A phone call came to one of the humans they had placed under their protection. That human being was sneaking around and making calls while hiding.......but we knew everything. That night - four human beings visited the controlled territory where they were based and offered to surrender.

　After that day, the number of humans who have surrendered has increased, as if fleeing in the night. It was.

　He also used the CP accumulated over the past week to welcome five new members recommended by Kotetsu from among the human beings under his protection as his family members.

　Today, he cheerfully used the "loudspeaker" to call them to surrender.

　Fifteen days had passed since Kotez became one of their household members.

　The number of human beings who have surrendered has increased to 5,227, but it's about time to stop. Yesterday, there were zero people who surrendered.

It's time to go to work.
Are they finally going to attack?
We'll hit them in three days.
Three days later?　What are you planning to do?

　Canon nods his head at my words.

'--I'm declaring war.

　Kanon revealed his surprise at my answer.

''Huh?　You're declaring war?　What is the matter with you?　Mr. Theon, who is known for his deceitfulness, is now chivalrous--

　--Roll up your skirt!

　He punishes the canon for casually including a bad word.

'Who's the Zion with a reputation for deviousness!　The purpose of declaring war on the world is to put the pressure on a human race that is still lost.
What?　We attack in three days, so you may as well surrender now!　And then you threaten me!　The quintessence is a trick--

　--Roll up your skirt!

　Lately I've been thinking, this bug (canon) you're not going to be happy about this punishment, are you?

　I was worried about what was going to happen to my self-appointed chief of staff.


　◆


　I operate the 'loudspeaker' with a familiar hand as I step out of the control area.

''Attention, humanity of Suzu City Hall!　We strike in three days!　I repeat!　We strike in three days!　It is time to open the doors to the surrenderers until that day!　I believe that you humans, who can make the right decisions, can do the right thing!　Whoever offers to surrender, come unarmed to the territory I control!

　I told him briefly what I needed to tell him and went back to the dominant area without waiting for a response.

　Now let's see what happens...?

　I began to prepare for the battle, hoping for the effects of the declaration of war.

　On the night of the day I declared war.
　On the night of the declaration of war, 1203 new human beings offered to surrender.

　The effect was good. I chuckle at the effectiveness of the declaration of war.

　The next day.

"Huh?　You're not going to make an advisory today?
I will not be making any recommendations.
Oh.... Is it possible that you are trying to incite fear?
Correct.

　As if in response to Kanon's nasty smile, I chuckle too. But what will humanity think when the advisory, which had become a half-regular event since the day after the declaration of war, stops?

　The answer is--

I want to surrender!
I need help!
Well, I hope you're still willing to accept my surrender!

　Nearly 1,000 human beings packed into the controlled territory in a desperate manner.

　Just as I had planned - the Suzu City camp was steadily collapsing internally.

　The next day. More than a thousand more humans offered to surrender. With this, the total number of humans who had surrendered swelled to 9018.

　I guess it didn't reach 10,000........

　The next day - the day I had designated as the day of the invasion - was coming.


　◆


Shh!　Theon!　Now the attack is about to begin!

　The battle-crazed Takahar snaps his fingers with a ferocious smile.

''Hmm?　Takahar. You're away.
What?　Why not?!
'Pfft!　Seriously, it's funny! You're going to stay at home, hawks.

　Sarah begins to enjoy agitating Takaharu, who is agitated by my words.

'Sarah. You're staying home too, right?
'That's right!　You mean?　And?　That's impossible!
'Ha!　That's a bummer!

　Hearing my words, Takaharu happily raises his middle finger to Sarah.

''I mean, why am I (Aashi) staying home?!''

　

''d*mn, you're as close as ever........''

What?
"A real swastika!
"I don't get along with him!

　Again, Takahar and Sarah's angry voice in stunning unison.

'Zion!　Why, I'm not going to be home!
You can come with me if you want, but you're not busy.

　I answer Takaharu, who is stuffing me in, while I'm fed up.

''What?　You can't do that!　Aren't you going to fight those people from Zhuzhou City now!
No, we're just going to hit them.
"--?　You're with me!

　After hearing my words, he thinks for a moment, but having come to his own answer, Takaharu closes in on me again.

'Not at all, but ... oh well. If you want to follow me, do what you want.

　I was leaving the dominion area with Takaharu, Sarah and 2,000 subordinates in tow.


　◆


　I moved to a position where I could just barely reach the bow and arrow, leading a group of living mail with my shield at the ready.

　This time the commanders I brought along this time, except for the Living Mail they were all capable of handling a bow.

　--All hands, take a stand!

　My men take my orders and pull the bowstring.

　--Release!

　More than 1,000 arrows were released into Suzu City Hall with a wind noise.

　--All hands!　Pull back!

What?
What?

　Takahar and Sarah give me a dumbfounded look at my command.

'So I told you.　I'm not busy.

　I smiled bitterly at Takahar and Sarah and withdrew to the area of control.