I finish dinner and take a bath before logging in. Now, I'm going to head to the Yellow Ossa Mountains for the night as well.

I've been thinking about that, but it doesn't seem so sweet. There is an email from Sarah-sama.

'We have been breached by a pack of skeleton riders!

I thought you said you were okay! I hurried out of the shop and headed for the castle.

The castle was in chaos. I saw Mr. Garou just at the gate.

''Yes!　If you're a knight, don't panic!　d*mn it, these people!　Whoa!　You're here.

Mr. Garou, what's the situation?

I'm sorry, but it's bad enough that the knights guarding our borders got out before the enemy got here and I don't know where they're going.

A knight guarding the border? That's...

My name is Robert!

Oh, I, uh, kaaaaah! This is the worst! And things get even worse.

'Ha...ha...good!　Mr. Takut!　Lord Garou!

Olivier-san comes running over in a hurry. I've never seen her like that before.

'Sorry to bother you!　Do you know Miss Liese?

'What?　I don't know, but aren't you there?

'...Yes. I was making dinner and he was gone.

At this time? A very bad feeling... the knight says.

''Oh, Liese-sama would have walked out with his private army.

'What?　How could you...

You know what?　He said he had to show the nobles what's right.

That's... I look at Mr. Garou. Mr. Garou holds his head up.

''The nobles who were guarding the borders were all counts, viscounts and barons, so when they heard they had escaped, they must have jumped out.

'What?　I have never heard of such a thing!

"The princesses have told you that...

Olivier, raptured. So info.

'An urgent quest 'Liese's Rescue' has occurred.

Emergency Quest to Rescue Liese: Difficulty Level D
Rescue Liese who is under attack by the enemy!
The rewards will vary depending on the outcome of the emergency quest "Zombie Army, Attack".

Yeah, it's coming! I'll check with Miss Olivier!

'Can the private army fight skeleton riders and undead?'

'What?　We have the strength, but the weapons are made of iron...

Which means you can't win!

Hicks!

I summon Hix out of respect.

'Lesser Gryphon!

The knights look surprised. I get on my hix and ask the knight who told me about Liese.

'Do you know which way Master Liese went from which gate?'

Hi, they're at the east gate to Trent's Woods.

The forest, of all places! You don't know if they're coming in.

I'll bring him back!　Mr. Garou, when you find out about the enemy, let us know!

I will. You take care of your daughter.

Mr. Garou asks for me. He's the one with Princess Sarah. It's no wonder he knows about Liese. Then Olivier-san pleads with me.

'Lord Tact!　Could you take me with you?

Okay. Get in.

Thank you!

I make sure Olivier is on board.

'I'm going to skip it!'

Please!

We headed off to find Liese. Garou-san blackmailed the knights who were watching it in amazement.

'The adventurer summoner didn't panic, he found what he had to do and acted respectably!　Guys, what about the knights!　You're just panicking!

No, no!

"If not, then get on the defensive!　Don't let a single citizen get hurt!

'Ha ha!　Master Garou

The knights finally started to act to take a defensive stance.


When they were aiming for the forest of Trent at once with hicks, they found a skeleton rider in the sky. Then something fell out of the skeleton rider?

Hey, wait a minute... is that a rotting zombie? If so, it's not good!

And the skeleton riders are dropping it down in one spot in Trent's forest. There!

Come on!　Lily, Bran!

Tact, what's going on?

Enemies?　The "Lord

Yeah, get the skeleton rider.

I got it!

I'm on it!

Lilly and Bran go to finish off the skeleton rider. I readied my spear and rushed into the area where Liese was.

Liese was surrounded by rotting zombies. Then the spear with a sacred effect added by Bran's effect pierces the group of rotting zombies and the rotting zombies disappear.

Olivier-san lands on the ground with the right timing. I summon the Japanese fox.

'What's wrong?　Takhto-han?

"Wufox. Wufu, protect Liese and the others in the warding. I'll take out the sky guys first.

I understand.

I go to the sky again with Hicks. In the meantime, Olivier runs up to Lise.

'Are you okay!　Miss Liese!

"Ugh... grogg... old man?　Mentor!

Thank God you're okay.

I was scared... of the zombies in the sky...

Yes, sir. Rest assured, I am here with a powerful ally.

"Nuh-uh?

Liese looks up and the Japanese fox runs up to her.

''Minahan, please freeze. We will protect you with our wards.

I think you're Tact's... or is that the Lesser Gryphon in his arms?

On your left. Wait a moment, my lady, and I will extinguish the corpses that made you cry.

Olivier unleashes an unprecedented killing spree and draws the silver sword at his waist.

''Uh-huh!　I'm counting on you. Mentor.

Ha!

Olivier disappeared, making the zombies disappear one by one.

Up in the sky, me, Lily and Bran were finishing off the skeleton riders.

At the same time, I contact Princess Sarah.

''The skeleton riders are dropping the rotting zombies!　Is that true?

It's true. I've seen it visually. There's nothing we can do if they drop us from above. We can't let them get in over Freetia!

"Okay. I'll be moving soon. Is Liese safe?

I'm still worried.

I'll be fine. We're still in the middle of a battle, but we've got warding protection.

'Well...that's good. What are you going to do now?

I'll escort Riese back to Freetia for now.

"Okay. Please.

Cut communication and focus on the battle.

That's it!

Oh, Bran finished it off. I look down and see a Japanese fox waving at me. Olivier must have defeated him because Olivier has put his sword away. I missed the battle! Then comes the info.

'Your spear level has reached 10. You have acquired the spear martial skill [Pile Bunker].

When I go downstairs, Master Liese calls out to me.

'It's Tact!　It's everyone's property, for a good cause!　Thank you!

I'm so glad you're safe. We have just informed Princess Sara of your safety. We will escort you to Freetia.

Huh?　You want me to escort you to Fretia?

Yes, sir.

I nodded and Lise panicked.　

'Well, that's not good enough!　The concubines will continue to go to the border and hold off the zombies!

I look at Olivier.

'My lady, that is impossible. Please return to Fretia.

'It's not impossible!　We just beat you!

We defeated it before, but we don't know if we can do it again. This is the battlefield. And moreover, we are exhausted from the battle.

''That's because we were in perfect condition. There's no way to do that when you're exhausted.

'But I still have to go!　The people are in trouble!　The highborn knights have fled!　The Duke will not sit still!

Miss...

Riese must have been fighting his duties as a duke all along. That's what led to this outburst.

''Riese-sama... do you understand that you and the people of the private army are citizens of Freetia?

Nuh!　I know that much!

'Then you understand that what you said and did is the same as those knights who escaped, don't you?

'What?　How is this the same!

"You've put the nation in danger. Of course, the meaning is quite different, but the result is the same. Isn't it?

Lise chokes up when I ask.

'N...it's...'

You just told us to go to our deaths, didn't you?　Is that a word that the duke you aim for, Master Riese, is allowed to say?

No.... but I can't leave the people alone!

"Fighting isn't the only way to save the people. We can only fight, but there must be a way for the people to be saved that only Riese can do.

What only a mistress can do...

Lady Liese thinks about it. Then Olivier speaks.

''Well... there will be many wounded citizens coming to Freetia from now on. These are the people who have sought relief from the horror Master Liese felt earlier.

I've been trying to get out of it...

'Master Riese has learned to fear. As a duke, isn't Master Riese the right person to reassure them?

'Well... there's something you can't do, mistress... tact, old man!　Let's hurry up and get back to Fretia!

"Yes!

Liese made the decision to return to Fretia. Then Olivier speaks up.

''I'm sorry. I forced you to play the role of a hater.'

'No, that's fine. I'm sure Lise will make a good duke.

Ho-ho. That's what I thought.

This outburst was a failure, but failure makes a person grow. Riese embraced her failure and chose to learn well and do the right thing. Liese who was able to do that will surely become a great duke.

Name Tact Intermediate Summoner Lv 19

Vitality 49
Magic power 103
Strength 35
Defensive Strength 25
Agility 38
Dexterity value 77

skill

Fighting Lv 9, kicking Lv 16, staff Lv 22, one-handed sword Lv 18, spear Lv 8 -> Lv 10, throwing Lv 7.　
High speed chanting 20 Summoning magic lv28 Sealing magic lv5 Rider lv11 -> lv13 Alchemy lv17　
Mining Lv 20 Logging Lv 17 Dismantling Lv 33 Appraisal Lv 20 Identification Lv 28 Wind Magic Lv 22　
Fire Magic Lv 21 Earth Magic Lv 22 Water Magic Lv 28 Water Magic Lv 22 Dark Magic Lv 22 Sacred Magic Lv 5　
Lightning magic Lv 22, explosive magic Lv 22, wood magic Lv 23, ice magic Lv 22, space-time magic Lv 22, space-time magic 35　
Underwater Activity Lv 2 Reading Lv 8 Cooking Lv 33 Feeding Lv 7 Fishing Lv 16 Synchro Lv 10

Name Bran Angel Lv 17 to Lv 18

Life force 23 to 24.
Magical power 33 to 34.
Strength 26 to 27.
Defensive Strength 23 to 24.
Agility 32
Dexterity value 31

skill

Flight Lv1 -> Lv5 Shield Lv6 Spear Lv1 -> Lv5 Provocation Lv6 Light Magic Lv3 Halo Wheel Lv5 -> Lv7 Angelic Blessing Lv3 -> Lv5

Name: Hicks, Lesser Gryphon Lv 3

Vitality 72
Magical power 64
Strength 94
Defensive Strength 46
Agility 94
Dexterity value 60

skill
Flying lv12 -> lv14 Claws lv5 Riding lv8 -> lv10 Whirlwind lv6 -> lv7 Windproof lv3 Wind Blade lv3 Gale lv5 -> lv7　
Afterimage lv4 Wind magic lv2 Lightning magic lv2 Lightning breath lv1 Majesty lv1 Rider enhancement lv6 -> lv8