第７７７堀：国の対応と偵察報告 (Part2)
"After all, it was a real battle, wasn't it? It wasn't because of our skill. We were just lucky."
Mikos-chan was thinking the same thing as Kagura, but Yuki-sensei...
"Well, I suppose you say that because you believe in our strength, but it was the skill of you and your comrades that held the line until I was summoned by Kagura. You were by no means incompetent. Don't misunderstand that. It wasn't a matter of luck. You didn't run away in that desperate situation and fought until the end. That is thanks to the strength of the academy students. You should acknowledge that."
For some reason, Yuki-sensei was backing up the graduates like that.
"...I see. But Yuki, why are you saying that? You generally dislike optimistic thinking, don't you?"
Exactly. Yuki-sensei is the type to act while preparing for the worst, so I thought he would be severe—or rather, honestly say that the graduates were useless.
"No, I give credit where credit is due. Besides, I think anyone who survives that defensive battle and still wants to volunteer for the military is quite a big deal. Normally, after such a harsh experience, people wouldn't want to join the military."
"I see."
"That is certainly true."
"Also, you shouldn't underestimate them, though I don't think you're looking down on them. If you look down on them, you'll get burned. It's not something to be taken lightly. Well, there's no doubt that there are concerns regarding their combat capability, though."
I see. Yeah, that's just like Yuki-sensei.
If he weren't the type to properly evaluate people's work, someone like Mikos-chan would have been reassigned by now.
I don't think I've done the best job as a diplomat so far, either.
I've tried my best, but there are still many areas where I feel I'm lacking.
"This is Command. S-Squad, J-Squad, respond. It is time for your scheduled report."
Just as I was thinking about that, it was time for the report.
It might be unnecessary worry, but I wondered if General Steve and General John had managed to scout safely.
*This is S-Squad. We have successfully scouted the Seasypho Kingdom's encampment.*
*This is J-Squad. We have also successfully scouted. We have already linked up.*
Phew, it seems my worry was indeed unnecessary; they had already finished scouting.
"That was faster than I thought. It's only been about an hour at most. So, were you able to identify the things that look like guns?"
*We were.*
*Us too. Well, it's incredibly troublesome.*
"No need to be coy. Give me the conclusion."
*Yes, yes. To start with the conclusion, it is definitely a gun.*
"..."
At those words, everyone in the command room fell silent.
...Guns are being deployed to the military.
If that's the case, Haiden has no chance of winning.
If they are pointed at with the assault rifles that Yuki-sensei and his group use, it doesn't matter if you're a mage or not.
Actually, it doesn't matter if you're strong or weak; that weapon is...
This is going to be terrible. I felt that intuitively, but...
*That said, it's not gunpowder-based, but magic-based.*
There was a follow-up.
"What do you mean?"
*I'll explain in detail when we get back, but it's a type of enchantment—a magic-imbued weapon. I think it's more accurate to call them staves that resemble guns.*
*That's right. Well, we've secured the item, so we're withdrawing, but is there anything you want to ask?*
"...Does it look like the Seasypho Kingdom's lot are planning to attack the Haiden capital?"
*No, not at all. The officers are sound asleep. If you want to probe their movements, we can keep investigating.*
"...I see. S-Squad, stay there and investigate their movements. J-Squad, bring back that staff that resembles a gun."
*Understood.*
It feels like the wind has changed, but it's certain that we can't let our guard down.
Since it's an enchanted weapon, it's related to magic, I thought, when...
"Oh, that's right. J-Squad, split the unit into two and set up a gate in the territory of Mikos's parents' house. In the worst-case scenario, we can save Mikos's family and the villagers, and use that as a base to harass the enemy."
"Eh?"
*Understood. We will begin the operation.*
While I was surprised, the communication ended, and Yuki-sensei turned toward me...
"Sorry. I don't know the situation well, so I'm taking out insurance. It's a post-facto approval for your parents, Mikos, but I'll go to greet them later, so please take care of it then. Of course, I'll remove it when the business is done."
"No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no!! You don't have to remove it!! Long live the gate opening!!"
The Seasypho Kingdom's lot did a good job!!
With this, Mikos-chan has achieved a great victory!!
"..."
Kagura next to me is puffing out her cheeks, but Kagura's parents' house is connected too!!
There's no reason why my place shouldn't be!!
Thus, what was a bad report for Haiden became a day of destiny for Mikos-chan.
Well, for Haiden, it might have a strong implication that if they don't greet them, they will be considered enemies.
Still, the new recruits who get dragged into this will have a hard time.
And, the staff shaped like a gun.
What does that signify?
And, I have an announcement for everyone.
It seems a "Typo Reporting Function" has been created on "Narou."
To everyone who reports typos and omissions, please try using it once.
Oh, and I finally got an SSR in the DMM pre-registration.
I am reporting the details on Yuki-daruma's Free Blog: http://snowbookman.diary.to/