A Normal Day in a War Zone
Ugh.
Including that part, the administrative matters related to the Office of the Gnralissi were now under the purview of Count Gauchen, so there shouldnt be any problem.
The First Army had taken over the Ministry of Military Affairs building.
Right now, the First Army was even in charge of the Military budget and was the premier army in the nation.
Although most of the command authority and budget had been handed over, the relationship between Latreille and Altina didnt improve because of that. Those who were related to the Fourth Army still had no place in the palace.
Count Gauchen bought the mansion of a noble who had fallen from grace and used it as the Administrative Building for the Office of the Gnralissi.
The intention of the new emperor Latreille, where were the funds, what orders he issued to whom, were the soldiers eating well the employees of the Ministry of Military Affairs knew that the best.
Everything related to the Fourth Army had been delegated to the Administrative Officers hired by Count Gauchen.
However, the old Ministry of Military Affairs had more than 2,000 staff, but only 150 were employed by the Office of the Gnralissi.
There was a chaotic period during the reorganization.
So, there might be cases when the wages were paid out late.
It might be fine in the capital, but Regis couldnt defer paynt in a shop near the borders.
Even Regis couldnt steel himself to spend all his money before a campaign.
Hmm After all, if I find a book I want to buy more, it will be a headache if I dont have the money then.
Thats the reason?!
Ah, I will save half the money of course.
You will need living expenses after all.
No, I still have books Im planning to buy in the capitals bookshop and put it on my tab, thats why...
Can you survive like this?!
Haha Dont worry, I will be fine. Food, clothing and lodging are all free in the army after all.
Ehh
Altina frowned a little.
That wasnt wrong.
Even though most of the books in this shop were published over a decade ago, that was exactly why Regis was srized by them.
Aroe Maroe sure is a nice city.
How can you base your judgent on its books?
Fufufu Hehe
Regis browsed the shelves as he made a strange laughing sound he wasnt aware of himself
Soti later, still in the bookshop
Altina raised a topic related to the military, partly because there werent any other custors.
Erm, can we defeat Etruria?
Huh? You are worried about that?
Maybe Regis think there is no problem But I still dont know how this battle will play out.
The Etruria Theocracy army can mobilize 30,000 n at most.
Even though they were stronger than the Varden Archduchy or the Langobalt Kingdom of the Germanian Federation, they were just half as strong as High Brittania. Maybe on par with the Estaburg Kingdom to the ease.
Regis said confidently:
On the other hand, the Belgarian Empire committed almost 50,000 troops into the south. This number is more than enough to take back the lost territories and launch a counter-invasion.
So we will definitely win.
Of course. But the problem isnt about winning or losing.
Is that so?
Altina tilted her head.
Regis surveyed the shop once again to check for other patrons. The shop owner was looking this way, but he wouldnt hear them if they kept it down.
The main issue is, how many soldiers will be left in the south after this campaign.
Soldiers werent limitless, and good officers were even more valuable. A unit would be rendered ineffective if it loses too many of its officers.
Its true that no one wants to lose their soldiers.
I think Emperor Latreilles plan is to crush the invading Etruria Theocracy army, take back our bases and invade them.
What?!
He said that he wants to conquer the neighbouring countries in two years. IF he was serious, then he would need to at least take down Etruria Theocracy by the end of the year.
But we are going to invade another nation!
Like I ntioned earlier, this city belonged to another nation a century ago.
And that countrys na had been wiped off the map.
Altina pondered and said:
Is he going to issue that order to us?
That is the reason why he bestowed the baton of the Gnralissi to you. And why I want to avoid tiring out the Fourth Army too much in this battle.
I want to rid this world of war. As well as poverty and gaps in social status My dream is to make a peaceful world. But now, I must invade another country?
You dont need to lead the campaign yourself, just delegate the task to soone you can trust.
Its the sa even if I give the order. What do you think we should do, Regis?
Even if we protest, the Emperor right now is His Majesty Latreille. It is the duty of soldiers to follow orders. If we want to carry out our own will, we will have to raise the flag of rebellion But the only thing we can protect by doing so is our will.
Is that so?!
Altina swallowed the rest of her words.
What Regis said wasnt what he truly feels.
Altina wasnt driven by her emotions, which showed how much she had matured.
You think this will be fine?
Even if it sullies my na in the history books, I will still adopt the best strategy for the sake of my goal. At least for now, we need to follow the directions of the new Emperor.
Altina lowered her head.
I understand. Since the day Latreille beca Emperor, I knew this day would co.
Please dont be too rash. Dont let your feelings show.
Im not a kid anymore, it will be fine.
Regis rembered the headaches he had back in the days when she would lose control.
It wasnt that long ago.
Regis exhaled, then brought the topic back to the present.
The South is under the purview of the Sixth Army in the first place. Theres sothing that bothers a little, so we should make them work hard.
Theres sothing bothering you?
Just a speculation.
At this mont, the door of the bookshop was opened.
An elderly gentleman who seed rather well known locally entered along with a young lady.
The shop owner bowed politely.
He retrieved a book that wasnt on display from under his counter and present it to the gentleman.
Their conversation wasnt audible, but a book that was pre ordered had probably arrived.
It was hard to talk in the inner city filled with soldiers from the Sixth Army, and the content wasnt sothing that the citizens should know, so Regis left the shop.
When they returned to the fort, the courtyard was noisy.
The soldiers seed to have gathered.
They were about to check what happened when Eric ca their way at charging attack speed.
Your Highness! Sir Regis! Where did you go?!
Altina replied with an awkward smile.
Ahaha we visited the city for a little
And you didnt bring any escorts!? Am I that unreliable?!
N-No. I just think that bringing guards with will draw too much attention, and we wont be able to visit the place we want to go.
Your Highness is an important person, we will be troubled if you wandered off to any place you like!
Altina who was in a pinch looked at Regis with pleading eyes. After all, Regis was the one who wanted to tour the streets alone.
However, Regis eyes were focused on the courtyard behind Eric.
Was that person surrounded by Belgaria troops a rcenary?
Speaking of powerful rcenaries
Ah, the rcenary King?!
The person in the courtyard was soone familiar. He was the leader of the rcenary band Renard Pendu, Gilbert Schweinzeberg.
He brought his elite rcenaries along with him.
Gilbert also noticed them and walked over.
Long ti no see, Strategist.
You are finally here.
My sisters and subordinates got taken hostage after all.
Ehh, I dont an that at all? Didnt I clearly state in the letter that they are just traveling with us?
It is the norm for rcenaries that turning down that request ans forfeiting the lives of your comrades.
Im not a rcenary.
Altina smiled:
You look lively, Gilbert!
Your Highness seed to have gotten thinner.
His expression was unexpectedly friendly.
Regis comnted without thinking:
You two seed to have gotten along splendidly after I left.
Ehh? Not really?
Nope.
We just ford a sense of camaraderie after sparring with swords.
I dont deny that.
So, they communicated through martial arts huh.
Regis grabbed his head.
Why did you spar with a prisoner? Why did you do that?
Back then, everyone objected, but no one in the Fourth Army could restrain Altinas drive to improve her swordsmanship.
Eric seed to rember the commotion back then and sighed.
As they spoke, another group ca to the courtyard.
A little girl sprinted with all her might.
Onii-chan~~~~~~!!
She was so loud that the entire fort probably heard her.
Gilbert muttered.
Martina.
It was a gentle voice that didnt sound like him.
Pomf! Martina charged into Gilberts embrace.
Onii-chan~!! Onii-chan~~!!
The ones who ca with her, were the Renard Pendu rcenary group that followed the Fourth Army.
He didnt think that it would make her cry.
Most rulers would aspire to work towards an ideal country in the beginning. But fair policies will be obstructed by those who already had vested interested, and they would be dragged down by the limitless demands of the public. In the end, they would depend on the illusion of a common enemy. If a ruler spent more ti criticizing the flaws of other nations than the solutions of dostic issues, then it is certain that the ruler just needed an enemy to secure his own status and position.
Am I going too far Regis wondered uneasily.
However, Elises expression was clearly filled with determination.
She wiped the corners of her eyes.
Thank you very much. I will keep Lord Regis words in mind.
Ah, no This isnt sothing that I thought up, Im just regurgitating sothing I read from books.
Regis scratched his head, bowed, then hurried on to the Fourth Army that had started training.
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