On the main battlefield, Kosivik''s and Kerala''s units were in the center, while Noen Laud and Maissel Uge were in position to attack from the flanks as a ranger force.


    As Raviara and the others were returning, a Bugle came to inform us of the situation. He looks like a hound or something. Warwolf''s bugle callers are really resourceful.


    "At present, the war is going back and forth, or perhaps it has not yet become a full-scale conflict.


    Yes, indeed. I knew we couldn''t take an all-out smash-and-grab move."


    I chuckle. I think I can keep going.


    "Tell Kosivik and Kerala I''ll be right back. We''re going to take Castle Nevre in one fell swoop!"


    "Yes, sir."


    The war wolves of the trumpet quickly dispersed as they rode away from my horse.


    "What made you think it would take so long, Master Arsrod?　The enemy is holding Castle Nevre, and I thought he was in high spirits."


    "Raviara, has Castle Nevre ever been invaded?"


    "This is the first time, at least since Raviara and Arsrod were born."


    In other words, we have never been attacked while holed up in Castle Nevre.


    "You know, Castle Nevre is a strong castle for a lord of a county and a half to defend. It can manage to drive off a small number of enemies. But when a small lord is besieged, that is, when all he thinks about is defending himself.


    "Yes, that''s right. You would stay in your castles to avoid destruction."


    Then you already have your answer.


    "If we put our main force in the castle of Navre, it will be overwhelmingly difficult to attack. Our troops are also on a hill far away from the castle, so it''s easier for us to inflict more damage if we attack first.


    "Oh, I see!　Nevre Castle is halfway to the castle as an attack position!"


    Laviala''s head will now be filled with the topography of Nevru County.


    "That''s what I''m talking about. Ailes and Brando would have taken Nevre Castle to show that they had the upper hand. But they must have felt it was a bad idea to use it as a base. They can''t attack us from there."


    The goal of a small lord is not to gain power, but to defend his land.


    He is good at defense, but not at all at offense. That''s one of the reasons I moved to Maust.


    --I see. You sacrificed your home. How thoughtful. But you couldn''t stay cooped up in Owari all these years. I can see where you''re coming from.


    Oda Nobunaga, sacrifice is the wrong word. I''m going to take back the homeland that was taken from me.


    --It seems that a number of the minor lords who followed this man Ailes Kartis are opportunists. That''s why they couldn''t attack us boldly enough. And they attacked the forest to see if they could behead you as a detachment.


    That''s what I think.


    The wind will change when I arrive.


    But by the time I got back, the enemy had already attacked us.


    "Brand Nurham''s army!" Shit!　You''re a country bumpkin from Olbia province!"


    Such voices were heard from our side.


    I see. Brando must have thought this was a bad idea and attacked boldly. He''s an ambitious young man. He knows when he has to fight.


    Kosivik is giving the orders well, but the onslaught of the enemy is pushing him a little. It is not easy to be only solid in this kind of situation.


    We have to get our allies into a state of intoxication, or rather, we have to let them ride the wave.


    Gradually, the eyes of the soldiers change color as they realize my arrival. The effect of the Signpost of the High King changes their abilities by one level.


    Little Sivik, thanks for waiting.


    "Ah, the Regent!　Thank you for your hard work!"


    The small civique, which had been defending itself, sighed with relief. In the background, Kerala could be seen.


    "From here on, it''s our turn. We are going to attack the castle of Nevre!


    "Are they going to take the castle?"


    "No one would be foolish enough to encamp his entire army in such a small castle. The enemy will retreat as soon as they attack the perimeter of the castle."


    We have to drive Brando back first.


    Maybe we''ll run into him.


    "You regents of the kingdom have returned safely after avenging the rebels!　Next we will drive Brand back in the mountains to the south!　Anyone who can help me, speak up!"


    ""Oooohhhh!""


    A wild voice rang out.


    --His special ability [Style of the High King] is activated. This effect is given when he is recognized by many as the High King. All his abilities are tripled. In addition, those who witness it will feel either awe or fear.


    All right, it''s all good. I''ll show my brother-in-law the difference in power.


    With me in command, the army rushed into Brando''s army, which was on the offensive.


    That will stop Brand''s army. Then we will have more troops around us. We can easily drive them back.


    "Don''t retreat!　The kingdom of Thirlwil will be Arsrod''s if we do not defeat the traitor who deceives the regent here!"


    Brando was riding and shouting heroically. He attacked too head-on for a bandit by profession.


    "Brother-in-law, you talk too much!


    I step out in front of Brando.


    "A,ars rod ......"


    Brand still had a youthful look in his eyes, though he seemed to be older than when we first met. Is it rather strange that I am aging so slowly due to the effects of my occupation?


    "I didn''t send my sister for a traitor, Brand."


    "You''re the one trying to betray me!　Brand Nahum here, I never once said I would be your vassal!"


    --It''s still the same as in Asai.


    Oda Nobunaga looked a little sad.


    --I can understand that feeling. But only those who accept to be my vassals can live. A man cannot be High King if he stands with the High King.


    You are not my vassal but the King''s. Don''t be mistaken!


    "f*ck you!　I can see right through you, and I know what you''re planning!"


    The power of the bandit profession. Quickly, Brando rushes past and approaches. In his hand is a dagger. He wants to stab you to death.


    But you''re not like him.


    You''re not a hero. You can only rule one province at most.


    He swung his sword and flicked Brando''s dagger away.