chapter 31
31 – Episode 31. Monthly regular meeting / Brans County (2)
As soon as I stood in front of Farfalle, a message suddenly appeared in front of my eyes!
[Which command would you choose?]
And then 1:1 discussion commands to choose from float before my eyes, and I crush my opponent with a command with 100 intelligence power –
—-Of course, the same development did not occur.
If that had been the case in the first place, the status window would have appeared first when I came here.
In 1:1 discussions in the game, intelligence was the most important factor.
Just as a general with high military power slaughters a general with low military power in a 1:1 confrontation, the basic mechanism is for a general with high intelligence to send a general with low intelligence on a tour bus and send him on a tour, rather than the logic applied in a 1:1 discussion. It was.
To begin with, the game itself wasn’t made in that much detail, and was basically a simple classic game.
However, as the game world has become a real world, if I, who has a high intelligence level, say something that matches the command compatibility, the opponent will say, ‘Hmm, I see…… !’ He doesn’t say things like that and shake his legs and say that his health gauge bar is decreasing.
You really had to convince the other person.
Then – what I had to use was not my intelligence level.
The truth that only I know – things like the rules of this world that I learned while playing the game for 10,000 hours.
Those, and stabbing the opponent at a timing that makes you think, ‘Why does he know this?’
Those were the two points where the game had to be decided.
My weapons were those two.
This place is not Lunarien County.
At least there was no one here like Luna who would listen straight to my argument, which sounded like I was just insisting.
In order for my story to sound plausible, I have no choice but to show them that I know things they thought I did not know.
‘It’s about inducing opportunities.’
At that time, Farfalle looked at me and spoke in a gentle tone.
“It’s okay to talk first.”
I lightly nodded to Farfalle, who gave up the lead, and then opened his mouth.
“At this point, invading Aishus County is not a good idea.”
“Can I hear the reason?”
“Before I tell you the reason, I have something I would like to ask Mr. Farfalle – and, moreover, your noble lord.”
As I say that, I look over Farfalle’s shoulder –
I looked at Rin, who was sitting on the throne and looking at this place with an interesting expression.
She was smiling. Fortunately, he didn’t seem to be in a bad mood.
Then we can talk about it.
“Why haven’t you invaded the eastern Aethus County yet?”
“…I’ll answer for you, because I haven’t had the chance.”
“What do you mean by opportunity?”
“As you know, the Aishous Army has a national power that cannot be ignored. Although it has a small territory, it has many talented generals, and its soldiers are also equipped with a population commensurate with the number of people living in the rich land of Balharat. “We have a considerable amount of them. No matter how small the territory is, if our army wants to attack it, we have to be prepared to put other front lines in danger.”
I nodded after hearing that.
“Yes. I completely agree with Farfalle’s opinion. But that’s why I’d like to ask. Then why are you insisting on an invasion of Balharat Castle now?”
“If the Aethus army attacks the Alefel army, there will inevitably be an opening.”
“Is that the only reason? I think the Aethius army is capable of holding off our army even if it attacks the Alefel army.”
“If that were all it was, I wouldn’t have even suggested it.”
At my seemingly pretentious words, she spoke slightly, unable to hide her confidence.
“…This is consistent with what I just said. This is because a genius opportunity has come to us.”
An opportunity has arrived.
In other words, it was impossible to invade if the opportunity did not come.
And in the current situation, there is only one opportunity. It was additional external intervention.
When I heard that, I shook my head.
Iren said that Charam came here to give money.
In this game, the case of simply giving money was to use the [Betrayal] Tactic with a probability of 99 out of 100.
Although it was not the result predicted by a brain with 100% intelligence – isn’t this a fact I can know after playing the game for 10,000 hours?
“Once the policy is decided, everyone, including the lord, will be briefed on the situation… But I cannot tell you exactly yet.”
What she added added more truth to my guess.
Of course I can’t say it now. How would you say in front of so many people, ‘The Charam army will coordinate with our army to attack the rear of the Aishous army’?
She was a strategist for Brans County. Even if she talks nonsense like that, she will naturally gain trust based on the results she has shown and proven so far.
Just like Kane and Tifa, who began to believe in my abilities little by little during their time in the Lunarien Army.
Furthermore, he said that he would immediately reveal what he plans to do when the policy is decided in the future, so he must be much more trustworthy than me under Luna, who had no choice but to tell the audience to trust him first.
Then.
The person I need to shake now is neither Gwanja nor Rin.
The planner of this plan was Farfalle, the purple tactician standing before my eyes.
I deliberately made an expression that seemed like I knew something.
It looks amazing, confidently, as if there is a great plan.
Slightly raise the corners of your mouth and speak in as relaxed a voice as possible.
“Farfalle. Are you considering a joint attack?”
“A joint attack?”
“Specifically… I’m asking whether you were considering a plan to make a secret pact with Charam and attack them simultaneously.”
“……!!”
Okay.
I did not miss it.
For an instant, I could see her pupils shrinking.
She quickly regained her expression – but she was definitely able to catch it.
She was momentarily surprised when she heard what I said.
‘This is it.’
Well, other than this, there was nothing else coming out.
I continued the story as if I were asserting.
“If that is the case, I would like to tell you that we should not even launch an invasion. Masakuru Charam, the ruler of Charam County, is not a very trustworthy person. If it is he who proposed this plan first, and not us, , I think this is most likely a trap targeting our Brans army.”
“…….”
This time, Rin behind Farfalle nodded her head as if she was interested.
He seemed very focused on what I was saying.
“I would like to ask one more question. Did you by any chance receive information from the Charam Army that the Aethus Army was going to attack the Alefel Army?”
“…….”
“If so, it would be correct to say that Alefel County is also part of the same group.”
She didn’t say anything for a moment at my words, but then she opened her heavy lips.
“You speak quite assertively.”
After saying that, Farfalle strengthened her eyes as she looked at me.
He seemed surprised that I could see through his thoughts.
“I can’t tell you exactly yet… Both Charam County and Alefel County are not on very good terms with Aethus County. This is a fact that is not difficult to know if you are even slightly involved in central politics. Mr. Swen “It’s possible that they don’t know much since they just entered Brans County. The assumption that they are deceiving us through mutual agreement is improbable.”
She clumsily tries to provoke me, but it doesn’t work.
Now that I think about it, the [Provocation] Keyword doesn’t work for intelligence of 100 in the game, but when I thought of this nonsense, the corners of my mouth naturally rose.
“Mr. Farfalle, I am very sorry, but no matter how close it is, you should not blindly trust in facts that can be easily learned in Brans County, which is a third country.”
“Foot.”
After hearing what I said, Rin burst out laughing behind her.
Farfalle maintained her calm and spoke without being swayed by her appearance.
“I understand what you are saying, Swen. It is true that Charam Masakuru, and by extension Alefel Zaramka, are small people who are not very trustworthy. Rather, it is reasonable to say that they do not betray because of that.”
“Can I hear the rationale?”
“…….”
She took one deep breath and opened her mouth.
“As Swen said, I will tell you this on the assumption that they are in cahoots with the Charam army. Their biggest goal is to keep their territory intact. If only their power can be recognized, it is probably good, and their ambition is “These are men who don’t have anything. The characteristic of such people is that if you can give them exactly what they want, they will be on your side more reassuringly than anyone else.”
What she is saying is, ‘If you guarantee my safety, I will listen thoroughly to you, so this cannot be a secret operation.’
“In comparison, Baranga Yuuri Aicious, the leader of the Aecious Army, is a monarch with outstanding abilities and ambition. From her point of view, if she obtains the territory of Charam County and the territory of Alefel County, she will make a name for herself on the continent in earnest. It’s like laying the groundwork for publicity. That’s why I don’t think the petty monarchs who want to maintain the status quo will cooperate with her. They aren’t stupid enough to help a woman who is just looking for their castle.”
It seemed plausible at first glance, but-
If you think about it carefully, you can see that there are quite a few holes to drill.
Did you feel embarrassed because I had caught on to the behind-the-scenes work?
Well.
I didn’t come here to work as passionately as I did in Lunarien County.
I feel a little sorry for her, but I guess I’ll let her hold her tongue here.
“That’s the point, Mr. Farfalle.”
“Huh? What…”
“Baranga Yuuri Acious is an outstanding monarch. But have you ever wondered why the Charam Army and the Alefel Army still exist on the continent?”
“Well, that is.”
Okay. I was embarrassed.
I pushed a little harder.
“It’s simple to think about. Imagine that Farfalle is Baranga Yuuri Acious. Don’t you think he would first clear out the weak countries and build a solid foundation before dealing with the neighboring powerful Brans army? “
Farfalle couldn’t say anything – but she seemed to agree with what I said.
That’s right, because I bit my lip for the first time as if I was angry.
But she was a smart woman. So, rather than giving her time to think, it would be the right choice to attack her further.
In order to persuade people watching this debate in the first place, the strategy of the debate was to show ‘as if’ rather than ‘I have the upper hand’ itself.
“But why didn’t she do it? If she’s not a stupid woman, she must have had a reason, right?”
“The reason… Do you have any guess?”
“I can guess to some extent.”
Of course it’s a lie.
But there was no need to reveal my hand by saying, ‘I don’t know that.’
“Then, can you tell me the basis for it?”
“Mr. Farfalle, please recall what you just said. Wasn’t there a part where you directly said, ‘I can’t tell you yet’? I think there is a reason why you said that. Also, yes.”
“…….”
Just as that person has something to hide, I also have the right to hide it.
Farfalle, who understood what I said, fell into thought for a moment and then-
He immediately asked a question to me.
“First of all, let me ask you a question on the premise that Swen’s opinion is correct. Let’s say it is true that suggesting such a secret joint attack plan to us was some kind of ruse and that we were being fooled by it. In that case, we should reverse the plan. Don’t you think this is a golden opportunity to use it to attack the Acious Army? It’s like we discovered the plan first. If you were saying that, I would have agreed. But.”
Her voice became clearer.
It was only now that I felt that she was sincerely treating me.
“Swen’s opinion is not ‘Let’s take advantage of the plan’. General Irene’s opinion, which Swen agreed with, is to strengthen our defense by sending soldiers to the north. Is that opinion still the same? ?”
“…….”
Now that I think about it, it was like that.
I came here to push Irene’s opinion.
It seems like we’re losing momentum on the previous topic, so should we touch on this?
As expected, it seemed like he didn’t get the job as a strategist for nothing.
I can’t borrow the power of prediction, and since Luna won’t blindly trust me anyway, I have to use words somehow…….
However, even a brain with intelligence of 100 only said, ‘It’s almost close,’ and did not say that it was the most efficient method.
In the first place, what is the difference between saying ‘yes’ and ‘almost close’ to ‘yes’?
‘The action itself is correct, but…… Does that mean the conclusion is different?’
It is not the correct answer, but it means that the opinion is somewhat close to the correct answer.
The fact that an answer such as ‘almost close’ exists in a mechanism that only makes 100% accurate predictions clearly reveals one fact.
That meant that Farfalle’s ‘reversal of the plan’ was not a very good method.
If that were the case, when I asked Farfalle’s opinion rather than Irene’s opinion, I would have said ‘almost close’.
Because you are doing something related to Acious.
To summarize, it meant that ‘using 56,000 troops to do something with the Aishous army’ itself was far from the most efficient method.
Then, what remains now is Irene’s opinion.
The same logic applies here.
‘The action itself is correct, but the conclusion is different.’
Here, the saying [Almost close] Came out.
‘Then, sending soldiers to the north…… Is that in itself true? … ?’
It is highly probable that the decision was made to ‘send soldiers’ rather than ‘defense’.
It was difficult for even me to find what to say to the opinion that there was no need to defend itself anymore.
In that case, let’s assume that sending soldiers is the right conclusion.
There were only two things that could be done by sending soldiers.
Should we further strengthen the defense of the castle?
Or gather them together and attack.
And-
‘…… !’
As soon as I recognized that, a cold sweat ran down my spine.
It’s a guess that’s close to what I came up with, but…… Then……
‘If saying ‘strengthen defense’ is not the correct answer but is close to the correct answer, then the correct answer is…… !’
An unexpected result of the compass.
But I know that this compass is the truth.
I slowly opened my mouth.
“… We need to send soldiers to the north. I still agree with that opinion. However-“
“Then you are claiming defense, right? I have a lot to say here. First of all, the number of soldiers in the north, including those already building forts, is currently-“
“Mr. Farfalle, please forgive my rudeness. However, I would like to tell you that my story is not over yet.”
Even though I interrupted her, Farfalle first nodded and said, as if acknowledging that she had interrupted me.
“…I’m sorry. You seem a little excited. Please tell me your opinion slowly.”
“It is true that we need to send troops to the north. However, we should not only focus on defense. No, we cannot just send troops for defense.”
“…Yes?”
Farfalle is surprised by my words.
Lin, who was watching the discussion with a relaxed expression, was also surprised.
Even the subjects within earshot of the debate were astonished.
And…… Even Irene, the author of this policy, was surprised.
But.
What remains after excluding all ‘incorrect answers’ based on predictions.
No matter how absurd it may be, it is the correct answer.
Going beyond the logic of how it could be, the sparkling correct answer predicted by 100% intelligence.
I confronted her once more, using her absolute ‘correct answer’ as a weapon.
“We must gather our forces in the north and invade Serpina’s territory.”