An army of three thousand men marched through the scorching desert.
　South and south through the Kaklal region.
　It is the First Legion, renowned as the most elite in Alavana. Even in this heat, not a single person raises a sound and there is not an inch of turbulence in the ranks.
　They are the legion that investigates and solves the great problem of the disappearance of towns and villages in this Cakral region day by day.

　Princess Farah was in the central main body of such an army. Naturally, the surroundings were heavily guarded.
　And we were accompanying Princess Farah in close proximity to her.
　Or rather, we were on board the Narsai.

I've got about four of them in my royal quarters, but I've never seen a hovering carpet this big before!

　And Princess Farah was pleased with the comfortable ride.
　In fact, there's still plenty of room for me, Krim, Ramsey, the triplets, and even Gladius' huge body.

But, Princess Sun. It's not a good idea to feel like a peddler, is it?
Mm. I'm sorry, Master Ramsey. I'm usually not allowed to leave the palace. I just got carried away. But you are right. I shall refrain from doing so.
No, princess. I don't have to listen to this old man's words. I don't care if you are on the road or not, it won't affect the case. So you'd better have a good time.
'Hahaha!　Lord Krim is truly a unique man. I thought all monks were a spicy bunch, but I'll have to change that.
I'm the one who thought the princesses were all just a bunch of lazy boxers who couldn't do anything. But I like your airiness!

　And Crim and Princess Farah are having a chat with each other.

　I don't think there's any point in being impatient on the road either.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find your way to the top of the list.

　That's him.
　I knew who caused the disappearance, thanks to the attack book.
　One of the area bosses in the desert of Kakral is a monster called the Gigant Sand Worm. It is described as a 'gluttonous, all-everything-eating' monster.
　The gigant sandworm that lives for ten years goes dormant in the ground for another ten years to become a king sand worm, the king sand worm that lives for a hundred years goes dormant for another hundred years to become a Kaiser sand worm, and the size of the Kaiser sand worm is It is so huge that it even exceeds the town'.
　In other words, those huge boss monsters are eating the towns and villages.

　As long as their true identity is known, some people think it's faster to go looking for them on our own. It's too sluggish to match the speed of the army's march.
　However, it was also true that a political performance of "an army that graduated directly from Princess Farah solved the case" was necessary.
　Because it's convenient for me that this honorable, well-spoken Princess Highness has a voice in Alavana's court.

'First, Lord Magnus. If you're such a big eater that you attack towns and villages, you might consider this army as a large amount of bait and attack us.

　Princess Farah makes a nasty face and tells a black joke.
　But at the same time, the princess hits the nail on the head: she's not ordinary. Sure, it might be quicker to catch them with bait than for us to look for them in the dark.

　But I'm not going to use those innocent soldiers as bait for real.

If the Kaiser Sandworm shows up, we will strike them alone. I don't mind if you and your soldiers retreat immediately.
Haha, you're as brave as ever, Master Magnus!

　Princess Farah, cross-legged on the carpet, slaps her knees and laughs hysterically.
　But then a voice calls out to her, insolent and tactless, "What do you have to offer?

What's the matter with you? "What is there to be trusted? Have you forgotten the words of His Majesty the Great First Emperor Rasad?　'Do not stand by the soothsayers and wizards. They endanger the country.

　This was said in a sarcastic tone by a general who appeared on a camel with his entourage.
　His name was Tahar. He was forty-five years old.
　He had a well-trained, muscular physique, fit for a general. But what about his self-control?　Isn't that a sign that the greasy face of the man who set out for the capital and is now on a mission still indulges in gastronomy every day with only himself and his waistcoat?

"Hey, did you say Magnus?
How about the fact that I'm Magnus?
You want me to tell you something?　I don't trust a crook like you.
"Wait, Tahar!　Lord Magnus is the avenger of demons, as King Rakstad knows. He's a hero who saved a nation. You will take back your words.
"Shut up, Your Highness!　The foolish king of a backward country like Rakstad had it coming to him to be deceived by an impostor. But it's a pity that the great Prince of Alavana, the Princess of Alavana, would make the same mistake!

　General Tahar turns to the princess, Princess Farah, and tries to blackmail her.
　Is he an extremely arrogant man, or is he a loyal vassal who is not afraid to give admonitions?
　Well, by all accounts, it's the former.

　The arrogant man continued to stick his finger in my face.

''The Kaiser Sandworm and other such things can raise eyebrows, though. I'm sure you'll remember that even if such a monster appeared, you wouldn't be able to do anything about it.
...You have a plan in place, don't you?
"What kind of idiot plans to take action against a browbeating story?

　Tahar laughed loudly and impatiently.

'First, the war requires the courage and patriotism of the soldiers, not petty tricks!　And if I inspire you, you will become the greatest warrior under my command, and you will defeat the enemy, no matter who they are!
I don't presume to question your policy, General. But can't we at least help each other fight?　The opponent is a fearsome boss monster.
No, I don't want it!　An army, even the strongest of troops can be reduced to a crowdsack by the addition of one weak man. I am well aware of that folly.
Do you think I'm the weak link?
Who else is out there, impostor!　Okay?　I'm going to kill you first if you still have that annoying look on your face when the battle starts. If you don't like it, you can hide behind the Princess' ass and just watch the battle. I've warned you, gentlemen.

　Tahar fluffed up and said, and the pussies chuckled.
　Then they moved off again to supervise the other units.

'What a guy, that guy!
You don't even know how strong Magnus is.
You're not very brave.

　The triplets are angry with me as if it were their own business.
　I'm just happy to hear that, and I don't care what Tahar has to say about it. Yes, the weaker the dog, the more barking he does. Eugene was the same.

'I'm sorry, Lord Magnus. At least let me apologize to you.
I don't mind, and it's not your fault, Your Highness Fara. That's not the point--

　I pointed out my main concern, pointedly.

"-- a lot of people are going to die?

　Princess Farah bites her lip hard when she hears it.
　I don't need to point this out to her, I know it very well. I know that, but I can't help it. She had that look on her face.
　Crim sighs, sighing, "Oh dear.

You are the princess who was put in charge of this army and solving the case, and the general just now was just a chaperone. Then shouldn't the soldiers listen to you rather than him?
'That is in name only. With the exception of three hundred of the SS who are loyal to myself, the rest of them will only listen to Tahar.
What, I heard the First Army is elite and you want me to follow that bastard?
It's because they are the best. He respects the orders of Tahar, the field commander, and silences the words of the princess, who is merely a mere decoration on the mikoshi. Isn't that natural?
Han, that's ironic.

　Crim snorts in disgust.
　Ramsey takes over.

'You can't convince Tahar himself of this, can you?
'Hardly. That's one of my son-in-law candidates, out of thirty.

　Princess Farah began to explain, as if she was fed up.
　She said--
　It is said that the current emperor, the White Powder Bastard, has been increasing the number of candidates for his daughter's (Fara's) son-in-law, and he has not been able to make up his mind at all.
　It seems that he can't help but feel that those who are plotting to become the son-in-law of the beautiful princess are doing their best to suck up to the foolish emperor.

　This is the ultimate in stupidity.
　You can't decide on a son-in-law for such a reason, and the white powder bastard is foolish enough to keep adding candidates to his list of sons-in-law.
　The candidates who are desperately trying to get him to choose a son-in-law against such a foolish emperor are also very foolish to the point of ridiculousness.
　Doesn't it make you laugh when you imagine it?

''Tahar must have the heart to bring back the credit for solving this case and be many steps ahead of the other candidates for son-in-law. That's why he can't let Lord Magnus mess with him. Besides, inwardly, he may already think he's my son-in-law. That's why he might think of me as "his woman" already. So, even more so, they may not listen to you.
You're a man with an arrogant streak...

　And to think that this is another seed sown by that foolish emperor, it gives me a headache.
　That white powder bastard is haunting me to no end.......

''I understand the situation. Then I'd like to ask you to do one thing at least, Your Highness Fara.
Come in, Master Magnus.
"Order in the name of Your Highness that each of you may, at your own discretion, retreat immediately if it becomes a battle. If at first they do not listen to you, they will not hesitate to flee when the chips are down.
Well, it's the next best thing to saving lives. Of course. Duly noted. But...
But?
Magnus is a very gentle man, isn't he?
...nothing. It's just that there's no point in laughing at a senseless death.

　I replied with a budding smile, and His Highness Farah, or rather, even Krim, joined in, looking at me with a grin on his face. If you have something to say, say it!

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　But I'm so glad I had the next best thing in mind.
　It was three days later that I thought so.
　I had finally discovered it while marching through the desert.
　The Kaiser Sandworm was still crawling toward us, still in the distance.

I didn't think it was real. Alright--all forces, prepare to engage!　Set up a vajra formation!

　Under Tahar's valiant command, less than 3,000 of his elite soldiers form an orderly and firm formation.
　On the other hand, we and the SS under Princess Farah were politely moved away from the safety zone to keep an eye on them.
　Princess Farah said, "If you deem it dangerous, retreat at any time! He only shouted at the soldiers and followed Tahar.
　Tahar sneered, "If you are trying to be sarcastic, how poorly you are doing it.

Han. Well, let's see what you have to offer.

　Crim contorts his cheeks sarcastically and we watch the battle from afar.

　However, the soldiers of the First Army were unquestionably 'men' who lived up to their elite name.
　The Kaiser Sandworm was truly huge. It was too huge. Rather than a creature, it was certainly a size that should be compared to a town or village.
　Even though such a non-standard monster was approaching, they never ran away, but waited in a tight formation.
　How brave they were!　I can't help but admire it too.

'But alas ... is it sad?'

　Ramsey chanted with the face of an old man who had bitten both the sour and the sweet.
　Yes, because of a single foolish general who couldn't see reality, their elite soldiers had been turned into wood chips.

　The Kaiser Sandworm slightly lifted its too huge head.
　Then, it slammed down on the ground.
　Just like that, an explosive impact ran through the ground.
　It was in the same manner as placing a plate on the table and hitting it hard right beside it, the plate bounced upwards.
　The intrepid soldiers in the immediate vicinity were leapt upward and higher and higher into the sky like a comedy.
　Many died from the impact of the fall.
　It had nothing to do with formation, courage, or patriotism.
　It was as logical as the fact that there was no such thing as an army that could defeat a natural disaster such as a tsunami or a storm.

'Run!　This is not a man-made entity!
All hands, retreat!　Retreat!　Retreat!
"Obey the orders of the Princess!

　Because they were intrepid soldiers, they sensed their defeat with that blow and immediately moved to retreat.
　Moreover, it was an orderly retreat that was possible only because they were brave.
　My next best plan, as told by Princess Fara, worked, and many were able to escape.

　Meanwhile, the less brave men were stuck in a sitting position.
　It was General Tahar and his hunchbacks.

'Oh, no!　This is a bad dream!　I am Tahar!　A great general in charge of the finest first legion of the glorious Alabana Imperial Army!　There's no way I'm going to lose. If he loses, it's the world!　This world is a lie!　It's a bad dream!

　General Tahar was jittery and squirming on the sand, dripping feces and urine.
　He was really a man who, until the end of his life, was as blind to reality as a child.
　I'm not going to tell you to take proper measures, I'm going to warn you.

　The Kaiser Sandworm was approaching right in front of the good old boy's eyes.
　It was about to stomp out with a 'poof' at any moment.

''Duh, someone!　You've got to help me right now!　Help me, yeah, yeah, yeah.

　We hurriedly took the Narusai and went to help.
　However, we were too far away from the ship.