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　A strange sense of urgency was unfolding before the defense line. The headquarters, the headquarters of the military inside Alpha, has its vigilance turned to the inside, where it lives, as if the other armies - the Iberian army - had taken up positions on the defensive line against the movement of the monstrous Alpha soldiers.

　In the center of it all, arms folded, a tall man who had been standing for more than an hour now was standing in the middle of the line. With Vaget Oragoram, the current second-ranked mage, he is the current second-ranked mage, the Alpha can't take a hard line.

　The state of equilibrium that resembled a standoff between the two sides made Alpha's side stumble for a long time.

　Of course, the reason for this is because of the decisions made by the Alpha Governor.
　Beric granted a temporary transfer of command, and the Alpha forces are now under the command of Iberis Governor Haorg Maison Jecopheres.


　It would be unavoidable to have the head of the head of state waiting outside, but from Alpha's point of view, he couldn't afford to worry about whether the other side was the head of state or not.
　I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's not. In addition, Sajik, the next most seriously injured, is also being carried in the same way.

　Although Mujer's death was caused by a simple depletion of magical power, this one has not yet regained consciousness. He is said to be in a life-threatening condition.


　And now, Viziest, who has returned to prepare for preparing the army, has been hit. Of course, Beric was inwardly overflowing with relief at the fact that he was quickly returning.

　The two of them used almost only eye contact to slide the situation together. They confirmed to each other that they had finished their preparations.


　We have set up a hastily constructed tabernacle, but the Iberis Army, which is keeping an eye on Alpha's movements, is probably keeping us in check by having Haorg among them.
　Beric feels uncomfortable doing it, but he knows that this head of state is well versed in the outside world about the military as well.
　So..........

"Don't worry. Our target is closer to Rusalka than to Alpha. I don't need to tell you that we are here, Beric.

　Sitting on his body surface in the small tabernacle, Haorg is not deterred by the Governor's presence in front of him. He knows. That what is right and what should be done are not in agreement.

"The Halkapudian army has joined the Rusalka. And this is...!　We're here. You're late.

　Haorg frowns and grumbles towards the entrance of the Tabernacle.

''Whoa, moussa!

　The face that wrinkles between the eyebrows even more than Haorgu's, and frowns with a frown, is even somewhat endearing. However, those words are probably the true intentions because they were spoken on the spur of the moment.

　Following that, a mature and mature-looking man enters the room from behind with a soft smile on his face and an apologetic look on his face.
　The one who appeared was the fourth-ranked Fanon Trooper, the pride of the Crebidito.
　No one mentions that he comes in before his own head of state. This is because the expression on Clov's face alone behind him was already not able to hide his fatigue.

''Excuse me. I'm late.''
So you're here too?

　In response to the condescending Clorf, Haorg is forced to tell him outright that he is useless. He knows that he is deviating from the position of head of state. A head of state is not something that appears on the front lines by mistake.

　It's not just the knowledge of the outside world, but also the current head of state's knowledge of wizards. That's why he holds the position of Governor in that field.

　It's a good thing that you're not going to have to worry about the fact that you're not going to have to worry about the fact that you're not going to have to worry about the fact that you're not going to have to worry about the fact that you're not going to have to worry about the fact that you're not going to have to worry about it.

It's a good thing that you're able to do this. Isn't that right, Beric-dono?''

　Beric glanced at Clough's words, which seemed to contain them, and Vizayst, who was present behind him instead of Letty, showed no reaction.

'Looks like there's a reason for the delay,'

　Haorg asks the core of the question in a hurry.
　However, again, Fanon shook his head childishly, "It's not like that," in spite of his country's head of state.
　If we were to cut out that figure alone, it would not seem like a big deal.

　However, Clough scratched his cheek in disgust. It's hard to determine if it's against Fanon or not.

''Before that, can we still see this situation as an alpha making a move?

　Haorg nodded back.

'I see...'
'So what?　Do you know what's going on, Master Clough!
''This is blasphemy. So let's be blunt.......Lusarka's [Nebula, Nebula] has progressed towards Hydrangee.
'Nonsense!!!!'
Yes, and it doesn't look like he's going to be a defector, does it, Mr. Bellick? Isn't that right, Master Bellick?

　His expression, as if he could see through it, was a smile that was no different from the first.
　However, the story was exactly what should be called good news for Beric. In other words, Rinne had attempted to make contact with Rusalka.
　The reason why the response was much quicker than expected was probably because Rusalka's intentions were as Cisernia had guessed.

　Haorg felt that he saw Rusalka's resolve in the words 【Nebulous Cloud 《Nevira》. The troops led by Hispida and Jean were Lusarka's highest strength, but it was said that Lusarka had a separate elite unit to protect the head of state.

　In a manner of speaking, the unit that mainly takes on tasks like those undertaken by Alpha's Ars, if Lithia's bosom sword is Jean, then the dewdrop is [Nebula]. The fact that Rusalka's national power was reduced by the death of Hispida is the speech of someone who does not know the existence of this unit called 【Nebula】.
　His fighting ability is considered to be the best in the Rusalka unit. It's hard to say this in general, though, because it's a different kind of achievement than the achievements in the troops of Jean and Hispida, who are single mages.

　The fact that the unit progressed inward and not outward.

'Apparently it is we who have been given a drink.

　Haorg spat out his mouth as he spat out. As for the information the Alpha held, Haorg had somehow guessed by the resistance he showed, but he thought it was to protect the single mage in his country. However, if Lusarka had moved on, he would have to question this progress.

　It reflects the decision of the head of state. At the same time, it raises questions.

'Then to Rusalka........'
"It seems that they have all the troops in place, but the all-important Mister Jean hasn't shown up, and on the contrary, Hydrangee has been delayed. This is probably due to the progress of the [Nebula], though.
'd*mn it, rough stuff inside and out!

　In order to prevent this from happening, Haorg had to take on the role of resentment this time.

　This is exactly what it means to be stuck on all sides. That's why it makes sense that Clough came to this place.
　This is a phase in which the head of state's decision is left to him.

　Clenching his rock-like fists, Haorg shakes quietly on the table. If he made a mistake in this decision, he would not solve any of the problems, and he would be in a crisis as a bubble.

　The reason he's so troubled is because he's not satisfied with the appointment of Krama itself in the first place. That's why he has pretended not to see Alpha's resistance until the end.
　Of course, I've also taken insurance for that. Of course, we have taken an insurance policy for this, so the fact that we have to make this decision here is something we never envisaged.

''If we let them do what they want~''

　His light mouth relaxes the tense atmosphere, as if it were someone else's business. It could be rephrased as stunned.

　Haorg slammed the table with a donk at the words of indifference that Fanon uttered.
　'But--'

'Can't you see you're late to the party?　I don't mind either way, but I don't want to be made to work for nothing.

　Quite thorny in his words, Clov stepped forward to shut his mouth and announced his decision as Krevidito.

'There are five thousand mages that Crebidito can put in. We have sent just under two thousand to Hydrangi. We're already underpowered, but it can't be helped.''

　Clough's words were directed at Beric.
　And Beric, who no longer had to hide it.

'None of the Alphas will be joining us, sir.
Oh, yeah?

　A snarling Clov is ready to fess up and leave it to Beric's mouth to listen.

'In the task of defeating Ars, not a single man in my army will have the will to participate.
It's your job as the head of the army to make sure that happens!

　It's not even a matter of fearing Haorg's anger, but rather a matter-of-fact way of saying it.

'Then let's be clear. I will not give that order. Haorg-sama will not be able to move an alpha wizard.
...!
I told you. In the end, you have to let them do what they want.
'That's what I mean. We've taken steps, but it seems that Lord Beric has made a reasonable decision.

　Beric responds silently to Clov's confirmation.

'But...'

　Beric only looked at Clov as he tried to continue his disturbing words.
　He held up one finger with his black glove.

'Fanon-san can release long-range magic. Coordinates-wise, he can reach it from Alpha without any problems.

　In other words, a means of wiping out even Krama, not to mention Ars. That's not even a bitter pill to swallow from Beric's point of view.
　However, Fanon was not so keen on the idea, but that was because Clov had ordered him to do so, and he was more than willing to do so.

I'm going to release them right before they march in. I'll be able to get the coordinates off the line of fire, I've got scouts out, and I've got Exeles, so I can figure out the coordinates.

　Fanon tells him so with a big smile on his face. Beric and Viziest did not utter a single word. It's all about time, after all.
　Although we have no choice but to wait for good news, it is still not possible to interrupt the operation itself at this stage.
　If we think about what we need to prioritize in order to keep the country and its people from being violated, the only way to do that is to destroy Ars and Krama, as we had originally planned.

　Haorg's decision is lost in judgment after listening to the story so far, but on the contrary, Kroff, the former head of Krebdito, does not look good on his face and makes a ruthless decision.
　The scales for him are ultimately peace and security.

　Haorg has been struggling to keep his mind from making a bad decision until the last minute. A peaceful world is nothing more than a fantasy, but he believes that a head of state is one who strives for it.
　That's why Haorg keeps his dull head on a swivel until the very end.

　Countries working together will help later on. It also means that they can come together against a common threat. Haorg also felt that he was responsible for the blunder in Balmes. They had built a close relationship despite being neighbors.
　That's why he only thought that their trust could go hand in hand across each other's borders.

　Who would demand a price for deploying troops for relief? That's how I felt. But the reality is that Haorg is probably in the minority. That's why this joint front of the seven nations was supposed to be a legacy. That's why he meditated on a few things and forced Ars, who might be a scapegoat, into the corner of his mind.

　However, not only Alpha, but even Lusarka would take the contrary action.
　Will this situation really be the bread and butter for later?

　--No!

　Yes, Haorg dismissed it as a disgrace to leave the disparate status quo behind. If he saw that the two nations had come to Ars's defense, it would already require him to re-consider his decision.

　Haorg stopped Clov and Fanon as they were leaving the Tabernacle.

'Wait, you can let them proceed there. But Iberis will reserve judgment until the end.'
'Yes, sir. That's fine. But just make sure you time your sortie.

　Shortly after he was about to leave, an incoming call came in on Viziest's card-shaped mobile device, which had never uttered a word before. It was not even a faint vibrating sound that could be heard by those around him, but only by him, who tucked it into his inner pocket as if it were touching his body.
　But Clov stopped in his tracks as Viziest tried to take it out without hesitation. Then they all turned their sharp gazes at Beric's words, "Did you make it?

　Fanon chocked out of his side and looked up at him.

　Even without the fact that this was being intercepted, there was no one who didn't understand the meaning of a call in this place where the heads of state had gathered.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find a lot more information on the subject, but I'm sure you'll be able to find a lot more information on the subject.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find a lot more information on the subject, but I'm sure you'll be able to find a lot more information on the subject.

'Beric, Teresa has done a satisfactory job.
Well....

　Of course, it wasn't a cloak-and-dagger kind of thing. It was the only way to see the outcome of things in common between the two men.
　In other words, Teresa had built up a pile of wreckage of troopers. In a squad like that, her character and beliefs would dictate what kind of outcome she would achieve. Otherwise, Viziest would have used words like "completed" and so on.

　Therefore, this would have been a satisfactory outcome for her.
　In other words, the mission was completed, but the damage done meant the number of deaths Theresa wanted to see. She had once told him that it was my responsibility to make the unit unsustainable. It was a wish that the crude troops were desperately hoping for, a wish that they would be able to help humanity more than anyone else, even if they got rid of the nuisance.

　That's why they tried to be right inside the army. Hence, though, they were thrown into Teresa's arms.
　She had vowed to save those poor troops instead of Beric. She has a greater sense of danger than any other person and is a loyal vassal of her country, not an individual. They were the ones who tried to be prouder than anyone else.
　They were the ones who could not tolerate the evil that prevailed.

　They were probably the eyeballs of the prideful dignitaries. That was why having Teresa as the head of the unit was the only thing Beric could do. They wouldn't want to go back, even if they thought they could now. That's how fascinated they were with Theresa. She would have been a savior to them.

　They had taken on the responsibility of being sent away. They should have been the rare loyalists, the welcome ones, but the inner workings of the army were not clean and innocent enough to allow that to happen.

　When he received the news that such men had been dispersed, Beric slowly lowered his eyes without fear of being seen.

'I have taken care of the remnants of Kramer that lurked in the country.
"...........

　There was no surprise at Viziest's news, just Clov and Haorg sharpening their gaze.
　However--.

　Everyone here stiffens at the report that is further added. It was exactly the plan made by the six countries, except for Alpha, that was worth repeating the plot itself.