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That's strange...
Huh? What do you mean, Shuuran?
We're pretty far from the main force, but there's no sign of Ryubi army.
Maybe it's one of the two: they didn't notice us yet or are shivering in terror?
I can't think Ryubi is so incompetent... And even if she was, you can't exactly call those who surround her that.
Hmm... Kan'u and Chouhi are by Ryubi's side, huh.
And that Hongou. The Heavenly Messenger.
That man can't do anything.
He's a man, noticed by Karin-sama... Looking down on him is dangerous.
Hmm... I think you're overestimating him.
Well, don't drop your guard... Kii, scouts from the front haven't returned yet?
Doesn't seem so. Should I go ahead and see?
...No, don't. We've deployed in small numbers. If we fall to some strategy, we'll be annihilated... Let's move fast, but carefully.
Understood.
Then, let's go!
Yeah.
Hurry up and come, come, enemies. (Rinrin's weird songs again)
Kazuto: Hey now. Did you forget we're hoping for them to be slower?
Haha! Now that you mention it.
Kazuto: Really. You're so carefree.
Even if I'm worried, they'll still come. Then, being tense is pointless.
Kazuto: ...That's right.
Rinrin's carefree appearance, as she held her snake pike, relieved my tension.
Kazuto: I'm counting on you, Rinrin.
Leave it to me. Rinrin will protect both Onii-chan and people who followed us.
Kazuto: ...Yeah. Let's protect everyone.
Sure!
Hm... So that's what they did.
What do you mean?
There were almost no soldiers at bases and no supplies stockpiled... Keifa, send a messenger to Shunran. To hurry up to the main fortress.
To main fortress?
It appears the enemy are planning to have a decisive battle at the main fortress. Send Shunran there to confirm the situation.
Yes!
...Gather troops at main fortress and have a decisive battle, huh. If you really hope to win like that, Ryubi, you're not suited to be a hero...
Head to the main fortress? What do you mean by that?
Gi soldier: Yes. Sousou-sama believes Ryubi is gathering soldiers there to have a decisive battle...
...I see. So that's why there were almost no soldiers at the bases.
Gi soldier: Hurry up to their main fortress and confirm the situation there are Sousou-sama's orders.
Understood. We'll head there right now. Tell her we'll meet at sight. (Sure, get delayed even more. Overlooking the obvious solution)
Gi soldier: Yes! Well then!
Then, let's head there right away!
Don't rush, Sis. We have to reorganize troops first.
We can do that later!
There's no way it's okay. If Karin-sama is correct, we'll meet with the enemy at their main fortress. Preparing to battle fast is a good option.
I agree with Shuuran-sama's opinion, I guess, okay?
Hmm... Then, do so, do fast, do swiftly.
Really. What kind of kid are you, Sis...
That suits Ton General though.
Indeed... Kii, take care of reorganizing.
Understood.
Soldier A: Reports from the scouts to the rear! Still no sign of the enemy! I repeat! Still no sign of the enemy!
Good job.
Kazuto: We still have some time, huh... I wonder how far those on the front are.
It's still too early for them to reach Ekishu.
Kazuto: I guess... sigh... I wish they'd hurry up.
You're asking for too much.
Kazuto: Ugh... sorry. But it's somehow frustrating.
I never noticed walking by foot instead of using bicycle, train or car was so frustrating...
...But, that's what we have to do in our current situation. (You can at least invent bicycle... even though you'll faint from doing that...)
Kazuto: Running away... it turns out to be this tiring...
If you're already tired, you won't last long. Onii-chan, how about you be a bit more easygoing?
Kazuto: ...Right. I keep wearing myself by thinking of pointless things...
I understand how you feel, but the enemy is not even here yet, so you're not allowed to get tired yet.
Kazuto: Enemy, huh... We still don't see them, but what'll happen next...
...Enemy will arrive soon.
Kazuto: Eh!?
...Master.
Kazuto: Ren!? Why are you here? Weren't you guarding Touka?.. (Why would she need Ren guarding her though?)
...Sei is there, so it's okay. (Yeah, Ren is more needed here than on standby)
Kazuto: That might be so, but...
...Protecting Master is Ren's role.
Kazuto: Ren...
It was okay with just Rinrin.
...But, with Ren it's even more okay.
Ah, I see. Then, let's protect Onii-chan together.
...(nod)
Really. Ren-dono sure is gentle. You should've just abandoned this man.
Kazuto: Hmm. Even Nene is here.
Of course. Nene is always together with Ren-dono.
You still don't get along with Onii-chan.
It's not that I don't get along. He just annoys me.
Kazuto: That's no different. Really... (Now you have a strategist and two generals)
With a bitter smile... the annoying feeling from all my body has disappeared with Nene's arrival... she's surprisingly soothing.
...Let's protect Master with all three of us. Protect everyone.
Kazuto: Yeah. I'm several times more confident with Ren here... thanks.
...(blush... maybe)
There! Stop laughing like an idiot and seducing Ren-dono!
Kazuto: S, seducing!? I'm not doing that.
Really, I can't let my guard drop.
Onii-chan has it hard.
Kazuto: If you think so, help me...
But it's fun, so I'll let it continue!
Kazuto: How vile...
From my pathetic sight, everyone around me laughed.
Kazuto:
You could feel with your skin how the tension disappeared.
Kazuto: Well, after laughing a bit, let's slowly progress. As we're walking step by step, we'll eventually reach our destination. Don't forget that!