The area around the headquarters of the Minra defense operations set up in the courtyard of the Mattoo residence was already buzzing with a mood of victory.
All of the attacking demons had been destroyed, and although the front line was still in a state of readiness to fight, there was no sign of enemy reinforcements or re-attacks at the moment. Because of this situation, smiles were beginning to spill over among the soldiers on the front lines.
　Moreover, the reason for the bustle around the operations center was due to other reasons besides this mood of victory. Starting with the general in charge of each major city informing General Mathew of his return, there was no end to the expressions of support for Mathew from commanders belonging to other bases as well.

'General Mattow!　I have just received word from the capital city of Napier that it is officially under the command of General Mathew!　Also, the commander who temporarily commanded the defense of Napier - a rather young commander - has requested General Mathew to make a triumphant return to Napier!

Hmmm....

　After the communication, Mattoo looked down at the map of the entire Millmar, his expression tightening at the same reports coming from all sides, thoughtful at the suddenness of the situation and thoughtful at the rapid development of the situation.

'Theintan, what in the world is going on do you have any idea what's going on?'

'No I honestly don't know. It's just that in all the reports I've received from the commanders of the major city defense units that have been attacked by the enemy, the one thing they all have in common is that they are accompanied by a thank you for reinforcements to us.

''......... It is true that we had instructed those stationed outside the vicinity of Minra to provide support for the nearby raided cities, but they couldn't have arrived in all the cities, and not this quickly. And there's no way our troops can get to Passaun, the southernmost part of Millimer.

　The areas under Mattoo's influence are mainly to the north of Millamar. To get to the southernmost port city of Passaun would mean going through an area heavily controlled by the military regime, and it would be impossible to send reinforcements to such a place, both in terms of the situation and in terms of time.

'Yes but one thing I can tell you is that Pinchin was protected, and the defection of General Temaren's military regime was significant. Because General Temaren is a man who is highly respected by the soldiers and the people. Moreover, that General Temaren has expressed his support for General Mattoo to the entire region.

"It's either a dream or a trap for Caliguda...

'Yes I don't rule out that possibility, but given what we have at the moment, I think it's very unlikely.

　Theintan changed his voice.
　Mattoo turned his head to Theintan, wondering why his gut could say that.

'General Mattoo, just now, we're receiving incredible reports on the same subject, from many directions and multiple sources.

What's that?

"The deaths of Gen. Khaliguda and other senior officers of general rank have been confirmed on the outskirts of the capital city of Napi.

'Hey!　Is that true!

We're still trying to find out, but I think it's safe to assume that it's the truth. We are in the process of confirming it, but I think it's probably true, and we are expecting to receive photos and videos later. Among those who reported this information was the name of the commander of the Kingsguard, a unit created by Khaliguda. His report was detailed in a telegram detailing General Khaliguda's end. Apparently, the Kingsguard followed Kaliguda as he attempted to flee from Napy.

　Mathew did not hide his surprise at Theintan's truly unbelievable report.

'What... and aren't the Kingsguard the elite who are loyal to Caliguda? How could such men be loyal to me?　So you're just changing sides to save your own skin?　No, we did not have that much of an advantage. Such a coincidence, no, a situation so favorable to me...?

'No!　It's no coincidence, General!

　As Theintan increased his speech, Mathew couldn't help but stare into Theintan's eyes.
　As if in a huff, Theintan straightened himself up.

''I'm ... sorry, General. Indeed, we believe that some of you have lent us great strength without our knowledge. This is something we are currently in a hurry to confirm. ... but that is not by any means a coincidence or a stroke of luck.

　Teintan looked divine and then meditated.

'At the end of that kinsman's captain's correspondence telegram there was one sentence written at the end of the telegram.

　Mathew raised an eyebrow at this change in Theintan's attitude.

''Well what did it say?''

"Captain of the Kingsguard under Guarán Seth Yen's command.

Na!

　Mattoo's eyes widened.
　A moment of silence ... an unspoken time passed between Taintan and Matou.
　And then.........only one word spilled out of Matou's mouth.

'....Guaran.

　Mathew didn't say another word.
　The image of his late best friend floated in front of Matw.....................
　Guaran was on the hills of Nina.
　That Guaran..............grabbed Matw's shoulder.

"I am!　It's going to be a major disease that will eat away at this administration from within!"

　And.........Guaran was just as he said he would be, and he was in the dark.
　
　We don't know how Guaran got his hands on the kinsmen who were supposed to be Caliguda's last shield, and how he missed them. But how much prudence and cleverness, how much courage and mental strength it would have taken to pull it off....
　Guaran was fighting with all his might.
　All of it.........for the future of this Millimer........
　Mattoo took out a pair of sunglasses from his chest pocket, put them on and said to Theintan.

'Theintan, after we pick up this Minra, I will head to the capital city of Napi. I will ask General Temaren to accompany me to the capital city of Napi. On that occasion, I will ... declare the establishment of a new government!

'Ha!　Copy that!　We'll be in touch with you shortly.

　Theintan saluted and then turned his body to leave Matw's room.
　This time, Theintan didn't miss the tears that were flowing from the edges of Matw's sunglasses. But Theintan didn't just turn his body around to pretend that he didn't see his superior officer's tears.
　After leaving the commander's office, Theintan..........first he wiped his own eyes.