SIDE: Kite.
We're going to have to go to war with Leo now: ......
　On the carriage ride home, I was nodding off.
　These past two years I'd worked so hard to keep us out of this war, and now it had all been for nothing.
　And I had no hope of winning against that Leo.
　Huh, I'm done. .......

'Already!　Let it go and move on. This war could be very different depending on you.

Of course I know that. But I didn't expect the king to do something so unscheduled.
　Elaine's right. There's no kingdom to be won if I don't do my best.
　I've got to go for it.
　But there's no way I'm going to change my mind right now.

That's true: ....... Father, did you notice what we were trying to do?

'I don't think that's possible: ....... How could that king be so devious?

You're working with Lambros. It was always your father's idea of a good time.

I guess so: ......
　I don't think it's even Lambros: .......
　Lambros, I've been feeling strangely frightened lately .
　I don't know what's spooking him, but there's definitely something behind that guy.
　Who the hell was that guy?　Could it be the former king?
　The man said he liked it when the country was in turmoil.
　Maybe he'd force a war.

Whoever asked for it, it's too late. Whatever it is, it's a war. Do you even have a plan in your head?

'Of course . It's just ...... to win, but I can't believe you're going to do that much .......
　Yesterday, a messenger was sent by the kingdom's general to explain our mission.
　I took offense to the inhumane idea of using bandits, but it was a bad idea for the messenger.
　It wasn't his idea.

We are outnumbered and it's the only thing we can do. It's the only thing we can do.
　It's true that no matter how hard we try, we can't win a head-to-head match.
　I'm sure that Leo has no intention of going head-to-head with us.

Still, ...... no, I don't know if I need to say any more.
　This is war. We'll have to accept it.

Hey, kite. ......

What?

You have to make it out alive.
　Hélène's hand was shaking in mine as she said that.
　That's right. There's no way Elaine isn't scared.
　And yet, you've been so encouraging to me: .......
　Hey, pull it together. Me!

Of course. We'll come back alive. Definitely. Don't worry.
　He squeezed Hélène's hand back gently as he answered emphatically.
　I'm going to be a father soon. I'm going to be a father soon.
　Well, you're never going to die until you see your child.

Oh, right. Here, I'll give this back to you. I won't have time to give it to you when you get there.
　Then he showed Hélène the necklace around her neck.
　It was a necklace given to Hélène by her mother, from a loved one. It must be returned before the war.

The time has come at last. ......
　Hélène had an indescribable look on her face as she looked at the necklace.
　Even though she thought of it as a way to make up for her mother's disappointment, she still had the fear that she too might lose her beloved.

'I'm fine. It's not going to be what Elaine is worried about. No, I won't let it.
　I'm scared too. But strangely enough, the thought of being here for Hélène gives me strength.

And I'm not gonna lose. And I'm even stronger than I was then. I'll give Leo a run for his money.

"Yeah. I think Kite can do it. I can't wait to hear about your exploits in King's Landing.

Look forward to it. I'm sure I'll do something to make Elaine happy.


　Now that you're looking forward to it, I guess I'll just do my best.
　I'm going to have to come up with something to show for it.


General, it's been a while!
　When we arrived in the easternmost city of the kingdom, I made my way to the general.
　When the king arrives later, I need to lead my army to him.

"How was the Myrddin Territory?

It was very prosperous. It's called the center of the world, after all, and the number of people here is extraordinary.

Yeah. How were the rumored walls?

"It's incredibly robust. Maybe you won't be able to punch a hole in it with a single ...... shot.

''Is it that far? ....... As I thought, the final devil's adversary is going to be the one who can break through the city walls.

Yes, sir. So, on the way here, I asked you, are you serious about that operation?
　I wanted to know if you were serious about that inhumane operation.
　I was prepared for it, but there was a faint hope that maybe it would end in a bluff. I had a faint hope that maybe it would end in a bluff.

Well. If we lose, it'll help keep order in the kingdom.

Even if we lose?" ......
　I knew he was serious.
　And it's even worse that he's not really in it for the war.

Honestly, I don't think we have a ten percent chance of winning. If the Empire gets serious, we'll be crushed by a slim margin.

If you make me mean it: ......
　Indeed, a kingdom that is losing in terms of financial power will lose if it becomes an all-out war with the Empire .
　Right now, the advantage in numbers is here because it's Myrddin versus the Kingdom, but .......

''Yes. Even you, the quintessential man, can't take on 10,000 people by yourself, right?

Yes ......
　I can assure you it's impossible.

"This time, the Empire is going to win the kingdom with the bare minimum. Leons is trying to minimize the damage. If we have a chance this time, it's because the Empire and Leonce are too soft.

I see. ......
　Sure, maybe he's too soft for his age. But I'm sure it's going to take a lot to find the loophole in Leo.
　You found that out when I invited you to the kingdom.

I've spent the last few years fighting the Leons. We can't lose this war.

...... Right. Let's show them what we've done.
　You can't keep talking backwards. I'm stronger than I was then, too.
　You have to be ready.

General!　The king will be arriving soon!

Yeah. Well then, we should be ready to leave whenever you are.

Yes, sir.
　As I was bracing myself for the king's return, the news of his return came over.
　Oh, so it's finally happening.


　And as soon as the king arrived, the king's speech began.
　Looking up from below, his huge belly is clearly visible.
"Good work, gentlemen. From now on, I urge you to win for the kingdom to prosper. You ready?　Don't lose to me, okay?　You don't deserve to come back until you win!　Go fight in the Empire until you die!

"......
　I knew it, but that's really the worst speech I've ever heard.
　I think this guy could still give a better speech if he was going to demoralize the soldiers .

"What?　Is he too dignified for me to move his hands?　Where's the applause?
　A few people clapped at those words.
　The king's face was red with anger at the situation, but everyone ignored him.

"Well, after the war, huh?　I'm going to send you to hell.

I'll help you with that.
　I agreed with the general.
　The kingdom will never be as good as it was if he's king. It won't stay that way for long.

"Oops. Oops. Forget about that.

Yes. I will.


　As they were talking, the gate of the wall opened.
　And little by little the soldiers began to advance.
　Oh, so it's finally happening.