第２１９掘：大軍の弱点 (Part2)
"Honestly, the wives are already on the move, and the detachment is likely going to be pulverized anyway. Wouldn't it be more efficient to throw a goblin unit—whose faces are already known—at the Enaria reinforcements?"
"No, we can't let them retreat. The goal is to force the detachment to keep resupplying until they're completely depleted, remember?"
"Even so. If they make it to Betan, it’ll turn into a defensive battle whether we like it or not. Don't you think this is a good way to delay that?"
"That... I suppose you're right."
"Exactly. Now, here, put this on and get going."
I handed over a disguise set.
"Hey!! This is just a loincloth and a pathetic short sword!! Where are the clothes?!"
"Normal goblins don't wear clothes, you know?"
"Don't act like that's a mystery!! We are civilized people!! No, civilized goblins!! Who would want to go out naked?! I'll get hurt, for heaven's sake!! And I don't even have shoes!!"
"Don't worry. This loincloth, believe it or not, was specially developed for goblins by the fairy elder, Narjia!! Even though it's just a loincloth, it provides magical protection over the entire body! It keeps you comfortable in both hot and cold weather using magic! Oh, and you can wear shoes since I feel bad for you. The short sword is also Narjia's work. Its performance is better than any sword you'd find lying around."
"That ice-cream-obsessed woman is putting effort into the weirdest things!! And wait, isn't this short sword an enchanted weapon?! This is way beyond just 'better than any sword you'd find lying around'!!"
"Good. Seems you have no complaints. I'm planning for you to act like wild goblins, so take about ten guys with you."
"Eek!! It's already decided which way we're going!!"
"It's fine. If by some chance you fall in battle, I'll take a photo of you before you head out. It'll make for a fine memorial portrait."
"That's not happy news at all!! What kind of harassment is it to have a memorial portrait of me as a naked savage?! Ugh, forget it, I'm making sure that photo gets destroyed!! You guys, pick the members!"
Steve called out to the goblins keeping watch in the back, but...
"Pass."
"Pass."
They declined immediately.
"Passing is not an option!! Just follow me!!"
"No way!! Who would want to become a pervert by choice?!"
"No, I'll be humiliated!!"
Hmm, it seems this happy-go-lucky goblin unit really needs some retraining.
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**Side: Milly – Processing the Fail Containment Army**
It’s been a while since I’ve done some field work.
I was a receptionist at the Adventurer’s Guild, and when I was a slave, I was stuck in a filthy little room. Since coming to Weed... well, I’ve been relatively free and happy, and I found a wonderful husband, but in the end, I’m still cooped up in a room doing paperwork.
So, under this vast sky...
"Ah, the alcohol is delicious!"
The prized *Koshino-something* sake I got from Yuki-san is amazing!
Well, it’s called a high-end liquor that only circulates around the New Year for a reason.
"Milly, stop drinking and hurry up and load the supplies."
Tori said that from beside me. She’s as serious as ever.
Well, that’s exactly why I’m able to sit here and drink.
"Sorry, sorry. Just one more cup."
"Honestly."
I downed the sake I had poured into my cup.
"Phew!! Alright, what needs to be loaded?"
"I'll handle the spare weapons and ammunition over here, so please take care of the food supplies over there."
She pointed toward a pile of sacks that looked like flour.
"Okay."
I wouldn't dream of leaving everything to Tori. I’ll do my job properly so I can get some new sake from Yuki-san.
As for children... like Riel, I don't want any just yet.
Raising kids is hard work, and it would actually reduce the time I get to spend with Yuki-san.
I still want to be lovey-dovey with him.
"Guh, you... what did you do?"
"Oh?"
As I was thinking that, a man—not Tori—called out to me from behind.
I turned around to see a soldier I had knocked out starting to wake up.
Hmm, he’s wearing fancy armor, so is he a high-ranking officer?
"Get your hands off that. Those are vital supplies for our army. It is not something a little girl like you should be touching."
Hmm, I guess my forced-sleep magic still needs more practice.
"Are you listening?! We are the elite of the Enaria Holy Kingdom!! For that insolence, you shall pay with your life—"
"Be quiet."
The soldier, who had reached for his sword, never got the chance to draw it. He collapsed from a single strike of my twin blades.
"You know, I really hate soldiers like you."
My city was destroyed for the sake of this country's pride.
I was saved by Yuki-san. But that doesn't mean the resentment just disappears.
"Milly..."
"Ah, yeah. It's okay. I'll finish loading the rest quickly."
I haven't forgiven Elju-sama either, but Yuki-san wishes for peace.
Because that man will surely, surely create a world better than the one we have now.
That’s why I will be Yuki-san's strength.
For the sake of that wonderful person who gives so much of his power and knowledge, and who smiles so kindly, I will do my best.
"For now, even if you put on a serious face, no more drinking."
"Eh, really? No more?"
"No more. You were planning to use the food in front of us as snacks, weren't you?"
"You noticed?"
"Honestly, if we don't finish this quickly, someone else might wake up like that guy did. We have to make sure we aren't seen. I'll tell Yuki-san on you."
"Sorry!! Anything but that!!"
Right, I’ll work seriously and show him what a capable woman I am!!
**Enaria Fail Containment Army: 5,000 troops.**
Collapsed via wide-area forced-sleep magic; supply theft successful.
Operational personnel: 2 (Milly, Tori).
Next time, the naked tribe charges in!!
Good luck!!