With Mercurio's gaze on him, Teoreme thinks for a few seconds before speaking.

"As things stand, we rebels have several paths to take. First of all, I'll concentrate on attack or defence."

　He glances at Mercurio, then at Gurgast, finally at Ray, and then shook his head.

"Honestly, I don't recommend concentrating on defense. Even now, our rebel forces' military strength is far lower than that of the punitive force, and as you mentioned earlier, they are far inferior in terms of overall strength. and if you concentrate on defending yourself, you give the enemy the initiative."

　So theorame stops talking, but everyone here understands what it means to look at Gurgast... even Gurgast who looks at Gurgast.
　Suitable for attack...more precisely, defense is like a treasure trove, given the strength of the Gurgastian forces that specialize in attack.
　And most importantly, it's likely that the glue will stick out.

(Even if Ray exists, he can only extend the time to defeat if he goes around the receiver.)

　At this time, Theoreum's mind was that they would strengthen their defenses and leave the attack to Ray, who was accompanied by a flying set.
　that huge tornado of fire that we saw in the spring war With that, we can inflict unilateral damage on the punitive force, and how many of them have the ability to compete with Ray in the first place.
　But in the end, as long as the other party has the initiative, it is only delaying the time to defeat.
　Theoreum considered cutting off enemy supplies using Ray, the only means of attack, but in the first place, the battle was taking place in the country of the Vestian Empire.
　The idea was quickly rejected in the theater, judging that any number of supplies could be replenished after some supplies had been burned.
　Attacking imperial capitals, towns and villages may prevent supplies from being replenished, but if you do so, Mercurio's reputation will be tarnished even if he wins the civil war.
　Who can be friendly to those who instructed them to burn their towns and villages in the first place?
　If this was a war between countries, there would have been no problem in taking such measures, but as long as this is a civil war taking place within the Empire of Westia, such measures cannot be chosen.
　Therefore, the option of defense in the Theoreum has completely disappeared.

"And if we go on the offensive... we have several options."

　Mercurio nods and urges the future.

"First of all, as Mr. Gurgast said before, you must go straight to the imperial capital with all your might. To be honest, it's a strategy that can't be said that if you have a military force called Ray, you'll fail, but if you fail, you'll suffer too much damage. The betting factor is so strong that I think it's an option to take in this situation."
"Well... but if this action goes well, the civil war itself will soon end." That is to say, the influence of time is not going to wastefully undermine the power of the Westian Empire?"

　Gurgast muttered, but the root of this may not be the national power of the Westian Empire, but it may be because he wants to fight.
　Knowing that, Theoreum talks about the following options.

"The next way is to extend one's influence by sending one to the nobility's territory in the vicinity of the Earl of Obrissin and taking him on our side."

　Some of the aristocrats here nod in spite of Theoreum's words.
　For those who are cooperating with the rebels but don't want to damage their forces as much as possible, it seems a very useful choice to expand their power through discussion.
　But... Theoreum shook his head and opened his mouth.

"It certainly seems like the best thing to do for us at first glance, but it takes too long. Expanding its power means that it is necessary to protect it."
"Wait a minute, please. As long as it's a civil war, it's a battle between the people of the same country. -- no, that will be the basis."

　One of the nobles retorted because he realized Ray was an adventurer of the kingdom of Milliana.
　The nobleman, looking at Ray for a moment, speaks again.

"Isn't it enough to leave a minimum of military strength to protect people from the same country?"
"No, I'm afraid it's the other way around. Their behavior tends to be radical because they are fellow countrymen. There is no possibility that the punitive forces will run wild and loot and assault will not occur in villages and towns."
"It's... whatever it is."

　The aristocrat tried to say so, but his speech was too small to be seen by the people around him.
　It's a little different from the term kinship hatred, but it's because we're from the same country that we're sometimes cruel to people who are in different from us.
　Explained in such a way, the man can only shut up after all.
　Theoreum takes a quick look at a man who believes in his good nature and reopens his mouths.

"Next, the way we go to the imperial capital. However, unlike Mr. Gurgast's suggestion, we will only go to a certain extent. for if we put so many places under our control, as I have just explained, we shall be unable to defend ourselves."
"I see. In that case, the aim is to have them attack us and intercept us and reduce our military strength?"

　Theoreum nods back to Mercurio's words.

"Yes. In any case, it is not realistic for us to defeat all the forces of His Excellency Kabazid, His Excellency Schles, and Prince Fritzione by ourselves..."

　So he paused and turned his eyes to Ray.
　But he immediately averted his gaze and continued.

"It's impractical. Considering the presence of Mr. Vihela and Ray, it may be possible in terms of military power... but if that happens, there will surely be a spark of resentment after the civil war."
"That's certainly the case," I don't think it's possible to kill all your opponents."

　The disturbing words from Mercurio's mouth startle some people open amazement.
　They probably didn't expect to say such harsh words because they were usually so normal.
　But this harshness is another aspect of Mercurio.
　I don't usually show it up, but it's just not necessary.
　As long as he lived as a member of the Imperial family... since he was born into a family in which it was only natural for people who had the right to succeed to the throne to compete with each other, Mercurio naturally had a fierce aspect... even cruelty.
　Theoreum, who knows it, nods without particular concern.

"If possible, I'd like to minimize killing." And even if we were to use the measures previously proposed by Ray, it would be more convenient to intercept them."

　Ray's suggestion turns the eyes of the people in the magic tent to Ray.
　However, the person who was looked at simply shrugs his shoulders.
　In fact, it is true that the plan will work out in many ways, close to betting.
　Theresaime, Mercurio, Vihela and others have judged that the bet would be all right with Ray and Sett.

"But what is the matter with the aristocrats you caught in the last battle, I suppose, to pull out a ransom?"
"Oh, it's going well there," His Highness Schles will not be able to act carelessly until it is resolved."

　Theoreum answers Ray's question out of curiosity.
　I'm sure many people already know about negotiating ransomware. Fewer are surprised.

"Then the next person to attack is not Schles, but Kabazid... what did he say?" Vihela's sister's..."
"You're older than Fritzione,"
"Yes, is that one of those Fritziones? Is that the other... the chance of the Imperial army attacking?"

　Ray, who calls the Imperial family away without any honorific title, looks at him with surprise for a moment, but he immediately looks away as if he had given up. 　
　I gave up because I already know what kind of attitude Ray has towards Vihela and Mercurio.
　He doesn't show any particular respect for Mercurio, who is at the top of the army he is on his side with, so it's only natural that he doesn't respect his enemy.
　If you don't respect Mercurio or Vihela in this situation, but show respect for the enemy, it will be a problem.

"The Imperial Army moves. It shouldn't be basically there. This incident concerns the right to succeed to the throne. Therefore, I basically don't think the Imperial army will come into this battle. In addition, some people may take advantage of this civil war to make strange movements in neighboring countries or within the empire. We'll be dealing with it."

　Teoreme's face doesn't seem to be convinced of what he said.
　To be exact, there is something disturbing about it.

(His Highness Schles supports the Imperial army. With that in mind, it is not surprising that some people would cooperate with Prince Schles through the Imperial army. and Prince Kabazide and Prince Fritzione, whose forces are essentially those of the nobles who make up their own factions, will be severe.)Theorem mutters privately, but the reason why they don't put their names in it is because of the existence of the absolute trump card of course.
　There are others with high fighting power, such as Vihela and Gurgast, and Theorem himself is such a powerful figure that he is nicknamed a flash.
　They also have a special weapon called the "Magical Beast Soldier," which was active in the Spring War.
　When we think about them, we realize once again that communication with the determined forces is advantageous to our rebels.
　However, he also understood that Ray's presence in his army did not necessarily mean he could feel at ease.

(Ray certainly showed his strength by winning second place in the competition. No one will underestimate Ray anymore because of the Spring War. ...but it's as good as exposing Ray's hand. It's easy to imagine that if they knew that Ray was here, they'd think of counter-measures, and if Prince Kabazid was there, Ray would be on the rebel side.)

　He must have been thinking the same thing inside. Teoreme and Mercurio communicate by looking at each other.

"At any rate, either Prince Kabazide or Prince Fritzione will attack you next." Do you share this information that they got in the last battle? ... No, if you choose to defeat your common enemy, His Royal Highness Mercurio, you share it first."

　Vihela, Gurgast, and Tiyur turned their eyes to Teoreum.
　They were the three men who played an active part in the last battle.
　And as long as there is no doubt information is known about themselves, who last delivered a fatal blow, the next step they will take is...

"The next battle will probably be a landslide, less damaging than the previous one. and I wish, if possible, that the next man would be His Highness Kabazeed

　In Theoreum's words, not only Vihela and Mercurio... but also all but Rey here nods.
　Of the remaining opponents, we can clearly say that the coverages are their enemies.
　But the other... Vichela's older sister, Fritzione, is a popular figure in the Empire of Bestia because of her kindness, and if she fights carelessly, she could be looked at harshly by the people.
　Of course, if we have to fight, there's no denying it. But the rebel position is still very different from the popular support.

"Anyway, in a few days I'd like to move forward. Let's get ready for it."

　Everyone nods to Theoreum's words.
　This position has already expanded to the size of a small village. With that in mind, there is no doubt that moving positions will take a lot of time and effort.
　That made it clear that everyone would be busy preparing to move from one position to another.

(It's not like a rebel at all, is it? There are peddlers from the surrounding villages and towns. for it is in the possession of the Earl of Obrissin.)

　Listening to all the attention that Teoreum has to offer, Ray is slightly off his guard ... and laughs that it's funny and thinks about the next battle he'll be in.