第６７掘：嫁はガチバトルを好む (Part2)
"Stand up. I’m going to cut you down properly."
"You’ve grown arrogant!! Even if a woman has a high level, to think you could beat me... a level 49!"
His words were cut short.
After all, his head had been severed.
I sheathed my blade and answered nonchalantly.
"Oh, is that so? I’m level 122, you know."
Perhaps the sound reached his falling head, as his eyes were wide open in shock.
While you lot were dawdling, we were busy leveling up at our leisure.
Technical skill aside, I’m not about to fall behind so easily.
I really must thank Yuki.
Well, my stats had risen so much that it took some time to get a handle on them at first.
"The enemy commander has been taken down by Seraria!!"
"Ooooooh!!!!"
A roar of triumph rose from the troops.
"What are our casualties?"
"Ma'am! Three seriously injured, five lightly wounded."
"Have the seriously injured retreat from the front lines. Prioritize their treatment. The lightly wounded are to recover with potions."
"Yes, ma'am!"
The messenger vanished toward the rear.
Now then, how shall we move from here?
"Say, Seraria. The enemy has finally set their main force in motion."
"Indeed. I suppose they never imagined they’d be wiped out in such a short time."
"I’m going to head over to Eris and the others. That’s the area I’m most worried about."
"Oh? Not worried about your husband?"
"What is there to worry about? Even I couldn't stand against him, could I?"
Deryu said this and literally took flight toward the right flank, where Eris and her group were stationed.
"Seraria-sama, what shall we do? Shall we remain here and wait to intercept them?"
Quar asked for the upcoming plan.
"Normally, the iron rule of defense is to hold your ground and wait. But what do you think, Quar? Seeing the results of the battle just now, what about the five thousand enemies before us?"
"If I may be so bold... I believe they are no match for us."
"The reason?"
"With Seraria-sama and Deryu-sama leading the way, Eris-sama and her group on the right flank, and Yuki-sama himself holding the left... where is there any room for concern about a rout?"
"Very well. Attention!! Um, how do I use this again?"
I held the radio I’d borrowed from Yuki, trying to recall how to operate it.
"...It’s, you press here, and then..."
"...Um, like this?"
"Yes, and then if you speak into it..."
"Attention. Our army will now advance toward the enemy’s main force! We will crush them head-on!"
As I announced this over the radio, a reply came back immediately.
*This is Eris on the right flank. Understood. We are ready to march at any time.*
*Seraria-sama, that’s fine, but what about the casualties? I could tell we won just by looking, but...*
Ratz’s question came through.
Ah, I mustn't forget. I need to report properly to boost morale.
"I forgot to mention. There are no casualties in the central main force! A few wounded, but no deaths! It is a complete victory for our side!!"
"Ooooooh!!!!"
The roar echoed through the radio.
Good, the right flank is fine now.
"And what about the left flank?"
*No problems here either. My heart skipped a beat when I saw Seraria and Deryu take the vanguard. Are you alright?*
"Oh? Were you worried?"
*Obviously. There’s no such thing as 'absolutely safe' in this world. Don't get overconfident. If you feel it’s dangerous, pull back immediately. Though, normally, I could handle this all on my own...*
"I already explained that to you, didn't I?"
*Well, I understand your reasoning, which is why I gave the go-ahead for this battle. As you said, Seraria, we are ready to advance and crush the enemy main force.*
*Seraria-oneechan!! That was amazing!! You were so cool!!*
*Seraria-anesama!! You were truly cool!!*
*...Seraria, you were amazing.*
Following Yuki, the voices of my dear sisters came through.
"Thank you. Both of you, don't push yourselves too hard, alright? Listen to what Yuki and Labyris tell you."
"Yes!!"
"Yuki, you be careful too. Don't let them get hurt by being careless."
*I know.*
*Leave it to me.*
The radio cut off.
Now, all that remained was to wait for the signal to advance.
"Seraria-sama. Give the order to advance."
Quar said this and stepped back.
Now, the real show begins.
"All troops, listen!! Begin the advance toward the enemy main force!! Once you make contact, use your own judgment to 'annihilate' the enemy!!"
"Ooooooh!!!"
Prepare yourselves, you fools.
I will crush every bit of your arrogance into nothingness!!
Seraria charged forward.
Deryu was satisfied to have displayed the majesty of a Demon Lord.
Yuki was satisfied to have gathered practical data.
The battle had only just begun.