Shit!

　After returning from Nanto Fort to the nearest controlled territory, I kicked up the ground without a second glance.

　It's a failure......... The alliance with that pig is a failure.

　It's clear that the reason for the defeat this time is that that pig declared the invasion time to humanity in advance.

　The alliance with the pigs was assumed to be up to the possibility of no merit at worst. However, it was unexpected to suffer so much demerit.

　~~

　The smartphone played an electronic tone that announced an incoming call.

　The caller is a pig - the Demon King Motoki.

　Just looking at the caller's name on the smartphone makes me feel bad.

　If I picked up the phone now, I would hurl verbal abuse at the pig in a fit of emotion.

　But it would only make me feel better.

　It won't lead to any practical gain.

　Think ... think ... think ... about the moves you can make to your advantage in this situation ...

　I ignore the call from the pig and ponder.

　What did you lose this time?

　→ Because I declared invasion time from the pigs. And to add to that, an early retreat.

　Why was it declared a lost cause?

　→ Because the enemy was able to defend itself in a perfect condition.

　Hmm?　What is it?　What did I just come up with?

　The advantage of the defense side is geographical advantage.

　The invader's advantage is .......time?

　This is the aggressor this time. The invading side has the right to decide when to start the fight.

　Furthermore, the invading side has the right to choose where to invade.

　These rights are undermined by the pig's declaration.

　Looking back, when Lina challenged me, my biggest defeat was the leak of information from Mr. Eewww.

　

　I simulate many different futures.

　--!

　How's it look?

　I then repeated the simulation carefully.

　Then I responded to the thirteenth incoming call from the pig.

'It's Theon,'
Oh, there you are, finally.
"Unexpected reinforcements made it difficult to retreat.
It's a disaster.

　The cause of the mishap is answered with a hoot.

'And when do you want to make the next decision?　'I think it would be better if we didn't leave too many intervals between them and decide, don't you?'
Decision day. But first, can I ask you two questions?
What's that?
One thing. Why did you attack before you were supposed to?
'That's a hot gusher of spirit!　I can't wait to show you what we're made of!　And I'm distracted.
So you've damaged your bond with me, huh?
''Wha--?　If you're late on time, I'll take the blame, but I think preoccupation can only benefit you, even if it harms us!　"In the first place, our initial response was to divert the enemy and relieve you of your burden--
Shut up.

　This pig I think he's an idiot, but he recognizes that there is more harm in getting ahead of himself. In other words, he's not just an idiot.

''--na!　But you know what I mean--'
'Can't you hear me telling you to shut up?　I hate more than anything else those who break their word.
"Ggghhhh, but...
Secondly. Why did you bother to announce the time of the invasion?
"Let our enemies know the bond we share in common.
I didn't listen to any of this. From now on, you are forbidden to make any announcements or declarations via the internet!
'But!　So long, my dear--
Do you understand?
I understand.
I'm issuing a statement on this matter.
"What is a statement?
The leak of this information amounted to a breach of trust. If there is a similar breach of trust in the future, we will immediately dissolve the alliance. And I will upload a statement online.
Well, then, I guess that's my name!
"This time, you played a stand-up act that cost me my face and the lives of my men. How will you take responsibility for this?　If you want, you can dissolve the alliance right now, okay?
''I understand......... It's frustrating, but I'm in a lower position than you. Let's obey for now.........

　And now... or is the mask coming off?

So, I guess from now on, no more "posting on the Internet" will be allowed!

　After all, he's not just an idiot. Hence, he fell for it.

You will.
So, what happens next time?
Tomorrow at 6:00 p.m.
"Tomorrow!　Tomorrow the power of our true bond to our enemies.
'I'm busy getting ready for tomorrow. I have to go.

　It was painful to listen to the pigs any longer. I interrupted the pig and ended the call.

　--Task!　Come to my room!

　I'm calling up my IT guy, Tusk, to put out a statement.

'Post this statement online.

　I hand the draft to Tusk while I wait for him to arrive.

'About the alliance with Demon King Motoki.
　Our ally, the Demon King Motoki, has used the name of the Astor Empire without our permission to make a declaration on the internet. We deplore this act.
　From now on, if the Demon King Motoki uses our name on the net without our permission, we hereby declare our alliance with the Demon King Motoki to be terminated immediately.

　This makes it impossible for that pig to use the internet - to make a declaration to a wide audience. If he broke this promise, all he had to do was break the alliance with impunity.

　That pig's treachery was one of the reasons for the defeat this time - purely because the strength of humanity in Toyama Prefecture was also strong.

　If that was the case, let's use that pig to cut down Toyama Prefecture.

　I could finally see a future, and I made preparations for it.