Chapter 391 – 391. The First Great Requisition of the Sage (15)
– One –
“Monohon~!”
“Ah, Estrus. Are you here?”
Jump!
Monohorn welcomed Estrus’s visit to the extent that it seemed a bit excessive.
Except for the first one, Ada had never nagged Mono Horn, but it was because she felt the quiet gaze and pressure.
Of course, she didn’t put pressure on Monohorn for no reason either.
Because of her nature as a saint, and because of the relationship between her goddess and Mono Horn, the custodian of the celestial world and the creature of the underworld, she was forced to assume the role of a messenger of affection among them.
Due to the stress of such a role, Ada put a lot of pressure on Monohorn.
Even if it wasn’t her intention, she must have wanted to let Monohorn know that she was overflowing with dissatisfaction.
“Have you been scouting somewhere?”
“Hey~♡ How did you know~?”
“Thanks to the smell of dirt and sweat on the tips of her hair.”
“Hey~☆ You’re embarrassingly watching all of that~?”
Monohorn just smiled.
I always watch with interest, or I don’t add seasoning that I can’t know.
It was just a casual conversation, but I refine her language in order not to irritate Ada as much as possible.
He was desperate
Of course, Ada wouldn’t be jealous or angry with her estrus, but her mono horn was carefully taken care of so as not to provoke her any further.
“I thought the need for reconnaissance wasn’t great, but Estrus must have thought differently? Did the survival instinct kick in?”
“Hey~♬ I just~ was vaguely nervous~♬ So every day, we took turns with you and peeked at you from a distance~♬”
“That’s right. You worked hard.”
Monohorn casually tried to pat her,
Stop.
Put her hand down again
Estrus smiled softly as if she understood and nodded her head towards Mono Horn.
“But I think I did a good job stealing~”
“Yes? Were there things that were different from what you expected?”
“Yeah~ I think we’re going to come out sooner than we thought~”
“Ah…”
Monohorn also seemed a bit unexpected.
But she doesn’t panic.
This is because the preparations for the next operations following the masterpiece have already been completed.
“I saw it from afar and thought it was strange~ so I went closer and peeped it~ My son~ He~ki~ went to the north and peeped a little closer~”
“You did?”
“Eh~ Don’t be surprised to hear it~?”
“Yes.”
Mono Horn nodded her head with a firm expression.
Ada’s expression hardened as she listened to the conversation between the two.
“All the kids in the north are completely dead~”
“Yes?”
A half question came out of Ada’s mouth.
Her face was pale blue.
“Uh, does that make sense…? No matter how difficult it is to detoxify the Masterpiece, if you survive while eating enough water and uncontaminated food, it won’t be so serious that everyone will die in such a short period of time…?”
“Isn’t that so~ strange~? But we saw it clearly~ The kids in the north~ They said that all the water in their bodies had been pulled out~ and they were dry and dead~”
Disgust fills Monohorn’s face.
He only listened to the circumstances, and seemed to realize what choice Regal had made.
“Regal abandoned it.”
“Yes?!”
“It seems that you’ve calculated that throwing out all troops and food in the forward base is cheaper than putting in food and medicine to keep them alive. And considering Regal’s usual personality, high-ranking soldiers and high-ranking combatants are They must have stolen everything. It is clear that they focused on saving a few worthy people, and disposed of all the rest of the regular soldiers.”
“Oh my god…”
Ada is shocked.
But does not raise an objection.
It was because she knew very well that Regal was a person who would remain.
“Estrus.”
“Huh?”
“Ask Mr. Benison.”
“What~?”
“Have you seen the corpses of men in black leather at the northern outpost, or those dressed as shamans, sorcerers, or high-ranking officers, and whether there are signs of a small force heading towards the supply depot, these two I want to know things.”
“Wait a minute~♡”
Estrus pursed her lips.
After a while,
Seed profit.
Estrus’ smile deepened.
“I only saw the corpse of an ordinary soldier~ They said I saw several ruts heading south~♡”
“Also…”
Monohorn nodded.
As expected, Regal pursued extreme efficiency.
She also proved how heartless she could be when she did such an act against human beings.
“Ah, ah… I expected that quite a few soldiers would die… But… To leave them alone until they all died…”
Ada seemed seriously shocked.
It is true that she made her masterpiece with her strong heart.
But she never aimed at annihilation.
She struggled to death, hoping for a gradual withdrawal from the frontlines of many ordinary soldiers who were unable to fight.
Most would have survived as long as they had left the lines, drank clean drinking water, and waited for the sedimentation to stop.
The fact that tens of thousands of people might die is only a worst-case scenario, and in the first place, Ada desperately wanted the Regal’s soldiers to leave alive.
She knew war was heartless, and though she held a strong resentment towards them, she did her best to find a way to contain the killings.
Squeak.
Pat, pat.
Monohorn pats Ada on the back.
His hands were kind, but
Again.
He couldn’t stop the tears from flowing from Ada’s eyes.
“You already expected that maybe, Ada.”
“But…”
Monohorn did not point out her hypocrisy.
She just did her best to match reality in order to prevent innocent people from dying.
If even such efforts were dismissed as hypocrisy, it seemed that only evil would remain in the world.
That was Monohorn’s sincerity.
“Did Ada believe in Regal’s competence?”
“…”
“Because I believed in that, I made a poison that is extremely difficult to detoxify, and if left untreated, the placenta will die, but if managed properly, most people can survive, so that ordinary soldiers can have time to retreat, right?”
“… Yes…”
Took.
Ada drops her head.
“But Regal, it seems, was heartless because he was much more competent than Ada believed. I think he was the one who showed how easily humanity and moral values can be crushed if you only use extreme efficiency for people, Regal. “
“Black…”
There was no way she didn’t know it, but when she heard it again through Monohorn’s mouth, Ada had to feel the feeling of being killed.
“How was the area around the supply base?”
So that she no longer recalls the annihilated soldiers, Mono Horn shifts the subject behind her.
“Um~ It was even weirder because it was so normal than I thought~”
“Is it?”
“Yeah~! I can’t even see a dead body~ Everyone is eating well~ There’s not even a kid who’s giggling~!”
Swoop, Swoop.
Mono Horn strokes her chin.
“That’s weird as it is…”
“Is that so~?”
“Perhaps Regal brought a good pharmacist or alchemist.”
“It could be~ or~ it could be that you weren’t very addicted in the first place~”
“Either way, the fact that there are too many healthy troops is important.”
“Right!”
As for what she doesn’t know, she doesn’t worry anymore.
She focuses on more important matters.
“We have to gather at least once. Can you tell everyone to gather at the place where Oktopoda-nii is, Estrus?”
“Yeah~! Okay~!”
Moments later, the basket flew up to Octopoda’s.
– 2 –
“Anyway, Regal seems to have recruited additional troops. Otherwise, there’s no way we’ll leave that many soldiers alone until they’re annihilated.”
“… I don’t know how easy it is to make the decision to abandon tens of thousands of troops…”
“I think I can clearly know from this incident that the Whiskai family has a lot of gross wealth…”
Hearing Monohorn’s guess, the Octopoda couple can’t hide their tired expressions.
Confronting a person whose potential is unknown to the end, in the current situation, generally cannot help but arouse severe fear.
It was only because of Monohorn, and because of the other companions, that it did not go to the point of fear and was able to stop being disgusted.
It wasn’t unpleasant, but fortunately I didn’t panic.
“The rumor that the Whiskai family has more wealth than the imperial family may be true.”
“It’s a lot to have a lot of wealth, but it’s more surprising that liquid assets, that is, even the bottom of the cash you have is questionable.”
As the Octopoda couple spits out a mixture of surprise and disgust, Monohorn quietly opens his mouth.
“Perhaps by issuing bills or something, we are barely avoiding bankruptcy with the credit of the family’s name.”
“Ah… Maybe so. Certainly, if it is a bill issued by the duke’s family, it will be difficult to find an institution that will guarantee or enforce the execution of the bill. Trusting only Regal’s words that he will, the creditor will have no choice but to wait.
“Eh…? Is that possible…?”
Monohorn asked with a tired face.
The answer flows from Demosi.
“The higher the amount, the more likely it is that the lender will regret it when the maturity date approaches. I heard that it is not uncommon not only in transactions between nobles, but also among businessmen and citizens. For example, if you keep pressing, you can file for bankruptcy. It’s like a situation in which you’ll say I don’t know after you do it, wait calmly if you want to receive even a little interest, and the debtor is threatening to become a creditor. In fact, when it’s legal, you can ignore the demand without filing for bankruptcy.”
“Wow… I didn’t even think of being a vicious bully to that extent, but if it’s Regal, I think I can do it enough…”
Monohorn is momentarily speechless.
And she just gets lost in her thoughts.
I wonder if there is any way to use it, shake Regal’s rear supply route, or aggravate public sentiment and make him withdraw.
“Um… There might not be a way to use this right now.”
“Yes?”
“Ah, it’s just something we just deduced. We thought we’d use it to shake Regal, but we couldn’t think of a way. If this was the middle of the continent, or the Tennessee brothers, we wouldn’t know. I guess I just have to fight.”
Buck, buck, buck.
Chop, suck.
Monohorn scratches the back of his head and licks his lips.
“Can you tell me what came to mind? If we talk together, maybe we can come up with a good idea.”
“Oh, it’s not a big deal. From my point of view, the problem that is bigger than money actually seems to be the problem of population. It would have been reduced to . However, in order to dispatch additional troops, the only answer is large-scale conscription?”
“I must have done as Monohon said.”
Demosh nodded in agreement.
With a little more conviction, Mono Horn tells his teammates what he has deduced.
“But if you recruit tens of thousands more like that, the quality of the troops aside, the number of strongmen dedicated to production activities in the Regal’s territory will inevitably be reduced drastically.”
“Ah…”
“A decrease in production and harvest leads to a decrease in tax revenue, and there may be a great famine in the spring season next year. In severe cases, even the collapse of the economy within the territory may occur. It’s like driving your own territory into a situation where there is no back.”
“I agree.”
“So, since public sentiment will inevitably become vicious and everyone will inevitably go hungry, I thought inciting a civil rebellion was one answer. I just knew and dismissed it.”
“Um…”
“Ah…”
The Octopodas groan.
As Monohorn said, it was a good hand for attack, but there was no board to shake the hand.
The story might have been different if there had been Margarita, but she is gone now.
“I’m sorry, but it might be best to save it for later.”
“Yes, no better idea,”
At that time,
“Huh huh? Huh huh huh?”
Gyaut, Gyauuuuu?
Estrus makes a snorting noise and appeals to its existence.
When Democy finds it, she looks back at her with her puzzled look on her face.
It was rare for her to give her opinion in her operations meetings regarding these ruse.
“Hmm? Estrus. Do you have any good opinions?”
“No, I have a bad head, but I’m quick-witted.”
“I don’t even have a bad head.”
“Heehee~ Is it true that you didn’t learn it~?”
“Well, let’s say that. Anyway, what do you want to talk about, Estrus? No one’s ignoring you, so if you have any ideas, let me know.”
Estrus smiled softly.
“I’m not sure I understand what you’re saying, but I’m going to fuck you, I want to make the neighborhood a mess, but I’m saying that there are no usable people or usable tools, right?”
“You got the point right.”
“Huh~♡”
Swoop.
She turns her head to look north.
“Can’t we send Slammer oppa and Fraffin oppa to tell George to grind his dick? Neither of them have anything to do here anyway~ it’s dangerous to go to war~ so go to a safe place~ and grind your dick in moderation. We’ll make a mess of the town. ~!”
“…”
“Besides~ I’m going to fuck you right now because so many soldiers died~ I don’t think I’ll be able to keep an eye on it~ In this case, I think it would be better for the two of us to fall into a safe place~!”
“Uh…”
Everyone in her looks at her with her surprised eyes.
After reading everyone’s astonishment, Estrus’ smile grew even thicker.
“Would that be better?”
“That’s a great idea!”
“I’m in favor, Estrus. But it might be dangerous for the two of them to do it themselves, so I think it’s better to contact the Tennessee brothers and suggest a way to use the press.”
Demosh and Monohorn welcome her comments.
Monohorn was working hard to find a way to ensure the safety of the two in preparation for the start of a fierce battle.
However, if they leave the battlefield in the first place, there is no need to worry about their safety anymore.
It was a way to solve at least two things at once.
“Then let’s offer to go down to the two of you, asking you to do a few things.”
“I don’t think it would be bad to write a letter, organize the contents, and deliver it to the two of you.”
“Then I’ll write it right now.”
The messenger was taken by Benison.
Except for him, the rest went back to their original positions.
At their respective seats, they began to wait patiently for Regal’s response.
– 3 –
“Um…”
Flutter.
Sarak, Sarak.
Slammer captures Monohorn’s letter.
As if he had fully understood the contents, he threw it into his bosom.
“I couldn’t find a way to help you more here, but in the end, you guys step forward and find a way like this.”
“Hehe. We know very well that Slammer hyung did his best!”
Hehe. Thank you for saying that. But…”
Slammer looks around at the Mook made by Monohorn with a sad look.
The thought of not wanting to leave because he liked the tranquility of this place was the first thing that crossed his mind.
Whip.
Shaking his head, he soon shook off those thoughts.
He decided that the priority was to repay the favor to Monohon and his companions.
“After making contact with the Tennessee brothers, will my role be over if I deliver the enclosed letter…”
“Ah, right! Monohorn said that.”
“Um. Tell me.”
“Uh, so, he said, ‘The essential thing is to deliver the letter, but if you think there’s anything more I can do, feel free to help me at your discretion’!”
“Hehe. I guess so.”
Slammer twirls and laughs.
Monohorn had exactly penetrated his wishes.
He wasn’t much help to Monohorn, but Monohorn still considered him a friend and cared for him carefully.
Slammer was very grateful for that.
“Tell me that you understand. I’ll do my best, and I’ll make a mess in the Regal’s territory.”
“Yes!”
Benison replies vigorously.
Shock!
Then he turns his head and looks at Fra Finn.
“Brother Fraffin!”
“Ugh, ugh.”
“Hyung-ah says you can fall in the middle if you don’t feel like it!”
“Is that so…”
“Yes! Monohorn doesn’t force it! Don’t be pressured, do whatever you want! If you want to run away, run away, if you want to help, help! Instead, whether you run away or help us, Mono tells us to keep secrets about us. My soul begged me!”
“Umm… I’ll be sure to keep the secret…”
Fraffin gets into trouble.
He is,
“Whether to help you or not, I’ll think about it a little longer.”
“Yes!”
Withhold an answer
In the first place, he had never received as much help as Slammer, and it was because he was only a victim of the conflict between the Imperial Army, Regal, and the orgy community.
It’s because he doesn’t owe them as much as Slammer does, and he couldn’t forget Mono Horn’s sincere advice not to get involved with anyone unconditionally.
“We’re leaving tomorrow night, so get ready to leave today and get some rest! Maman will drive you to a safe place! Benison will accompany you to a safe place and see you off, so nothing dangerous will happen!”
“Okay. You rest too, Bennison.”
“Yes, slammer brother!”
Fall is over and winter is coming.
As if proving that it is a cold and harsh season, biting wind blows everywhere.
However, what that wish contained was only one change.
It was not just such a change, but a wind full of cataclysms began to blow.