Became a Strategist With an Intelligence of 100 and an Accuracy Rate of 100%

57 – Episode 57. The end of the military-lord relationship

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Go back in time a few days before making the proposal to Lin.

“Letter?”

“Yes. I have somewhere to send it. I just finished writing it.”

“Okay. You said you had something to say, right? Just wait a moment.”

After I finished writing the letter, I briefly explained my future plans while drinking the black tea that Irene had made for me.

“You’re going to send me to the battlefield again?”

“Yes, as the manager of the newly built fortress, you will have full authority to handle approximately 30,000 to 40,000 soldiers.”

“Full authority… But I don’t know if that’s possible. The lord doesn’t trust me very much. At the last fortress, it was practically an order to die, so I would have handed it over for a moment, but leading a completely new army is a slightly different story. Because it will work out.”

“It’s about using it in reverse.”

“Towards the station?”

Iren asked with an expression of interest in what I said.

“Rin strangely wants to get rid of Irene. If that’s the case, all you have to do is set the stage for that. If you have to give Irene full authority to get rid of Iren, wouldn’t you do that? ?”

“You can only remove me if I hand over full authority…? I don’t quite understand what you’re talking about… Anyway, what kind of full authority will I receive specifically?”

I spoke in a confident tone.

“I plan to propose building a fortress in the front yard of Balharat Castle. And I would like to have Irene gain full control of the fortress, at least temporarily.”

“When you say Balharat Castle, do you mean the capital of Aethus County?”

“Yes.”

“Why? No matter how much it is your story, the lord is fundamentally a very suspicious person. Even if you say, ‘Let’s build a fortress to attack the Aishous army’ without any basis, it is unlikely that he will listen.”

“I’m going to create a situation where I can’t let go without listening. I have prepared something.”

“Get ready…”

Iren tilted his head for a moment as if all his questions had not been answered.

She said with a faint smile.

“I understand. Swen. If you say you have prepared something, I can only assume so. No matter how unreliable your opinion may be, I have sworn to raise my sword for you.”

“I’m just grateful that you trust me.”

“So, what should I do now that I have full power? I don’t think I’m telling you to just fight the Aishous army. Even if you start a rebellion, it’s impossible with a fortress, not a castle.”

Yes.

Why did I make such a complicated plan?

Now was the time to explain it.

“Contact Baranga Yuuri Aecious, the ruler of Aecious County.”

“By contact?”

I looked straight into her eyes and said.

“Surrender to her to her to her.”

“……!!”

Only then did Iren, who had maintained a calm tone, shake.

“To her her… Her surrender.”

“That’s right. The new lord we will serve is Baranga Yuuri Aicious of Aicious County.”

We had to get out of Brans County.

The most important cause is to save Irene Juliette in front of me.

Inevitably, if Iren stays here, she will one day lose her life to Rin.

Now that we had succeeded in changing her loyal heart, the only way to ensure her safety was to hit this place as quickly as possible.

But – this is just my own cause, and I can’t help it even if I feel like a traitor to outsiders.

This part didn’t really matter.

Anyway, I was planning to return to Runarien, the lord who would unify the continent someday.

So far it was good.

However, there was no point in simply surrendering as long as Irene was taken away.

If I were to resign from Brans County, Irene and I would inevitably incur a grudge against Lin Brans, but no matter what her personality was, she could not deny that she currently had a force that could not be ignored. .

In the worst case, I couldn’t rule out the possibility that Irene and I would be caught by her and killed by her.

In that case, it was necessary to at least take away as many surplus soldiers as possible to shake up the balance of the Brans army.

That’s why I’m obsessed with building a fortress so Irene can gain full control over her.

If she surrendered while she had full authority, she could take all her soldiers with her!

Of course, in this case, since the soldiers were transferred to the country, the scope was bound to be limited to countries adjacent to the border that could provide reliable support even immediately after surrender.

In any case, in order to shake up the Brans army, it was more efficient to give strength to the countries adjacent to the border, so that part did not matter.

Then there is only one thing left.

Which country should I go to?

Brance County was a country located in the very center of the continent, with borders on all sides.

There are a lot of countries on the map, but in the end, if you divide them into four major branches, there are four.

First, North. Serpina.

Serpina von Eyngart was a tyrant. Even if he went to surrender, there was a high possibility that he would just cut off his head based on his own whim. Because he was famous for not showing mercy to enemy commanders in the first place.

In the first place, our surrender did not bring much benefit to her. Although it is said that it is a position to bow down, dealing with a super power will be difficult in many ways.

Furthermore, in a situation where Kalinz had already invaded the north, it was difficult to persuade the monarch, Lin, to advance into the north again.

In other words, she was out of the question. Pass.

Second, one of the two southern countries with borderlines.

It’s not a bad choice. But…… Basically, there was a high possibility that they would not accept Irene and I in order to avoid causing friction with Brans’s army.

From the moment they accept the traitors, they will have an unconditionally hostile relationship with the Brans army. In the current situation where the southern continent has not been conquered, it would not be very pleasant for them to incur the resentment of the Brans army.

If you build a fortress and leave out soldiers, but they don’t accept you, it will be very difficult.

Crucially, there was a possibility of having to fight against the Runarien in the Karelia County, located in a place that did not border the border.

Third. Weak countries west of the central continent.

This place was also out of the question. In the first place, this is the place where the Brans Army flag would inevitably be planted if given time. Pass.

The fourth was Aceus County to the east.

Although Charam County and Alefel County have not been resolved yet, she was by all accounts the most powerful force in the East.

The territory was small, but there were many S-class generals, so it was a country that could pose the greatest threat to the Brans army if additional soldiers were added.

In other words, the soldiers and fortresses we can hand over are bound to be very coveted not only by us but also by the Aishous military.

In that case, there was a high possibility that they would accept our declaration of surrender and protect us even if we had to pretend to be with the Brans army.

Anyway, in order for Aceers to somehow expand, he had to push Brans out.

There were many countries, but if we summarize them like this, in the end there will be only one place left for us to go to.

“Baranga Yuuri Aecious is a very wise woman. If getting us was beneficial, she would quickly realize that it was not. Moreover, I guess, Aecious-kun has a very good side. “It looks like there is a wise strategist. He will probably be quick to calculate the pros and cons, so he is most likely to accept us.”

Of course.

This may not be a flowery road.

This was the only way to save Irene.

“Both I and Irene will incur the resentment of Brans’ army for betraying us, but if we are part of the Aishous army, we will not be treated so leniently.”

“The fact that there is one trickster…Is it okay if I ask the basis for that?”

“Because they tried to deceive our army by using the Alefel army and the Charam army.”

This ‘betrayal’ plan cannot be used unless your intelligence is 95 or higher and you do not have the [Betrayal] Specialty.

I don’t know who it is, but there will definitely be someone there who has some brains.

“I see… I’m Balanga Yuuri Acous.”

Irene was lost in thought for a moment, and then she asked me very carefully.

“But, the destination isn’t Aceu-kun, right?”

“That’s right. Someday, if the Lunarien army raises an army, I plan to go there.”

“I see…”

After she said that, she looked serious.

I thought I knew why she had that expression.

Irene was basically a deeply loyal person.

This meant that although her relationship with her partner was out of sync, she was basically a person who placed great importance on the relationship between military and god.

From her perspective, it must be nerve-wracking to keep changing her master, whom she will serve like a migratory bird.

Following me meant wandering around like me.

I bowed my head to her lightly.

“I’m sorry, Irene.”

“Huh? What’s going on?”

“Because of me, you have to keep changing masters. I don’t think it will be very pleasant for Irene. I wanted to apologize for that.”

After hearing what I said, Irene started slapping her hands.

“Huh…? No, no, Swen. It’s okay. That’s okay.”

“Iren…?”

“I’m just… Wondering what to do if the Aishous army suspects you. Well, I have a good reason for being hated by the lord, but you don’t. I wouldn’t just welcome a general who suddenly says he’s going to surrender. … It’s because of me that you’re being branded a traitor, but I feel like it’s actually making things difficult for you… So I’m worried about what I should do in the future to bring you safely to Lord Runarien.”

“…….”

“Isn’t that true? You can make a name for yourself even here in Brans. No, it would be more convenient. Because there are things you have already shown and proven. So… Leaving this place is for me, not someone else. “You can’t help but notice that this is an action for the sake of it.”

When I heard her words and froze in surprise, she spoke as if she was saying something very obvious.

“I’m fine, Swen. My belief is protecting you. Who I serve doesn’t mean anything at that point.”

She said that and smiled brightly at me.

Her face illuminated by the lantern is more beautiful than any other moment…… Without realizing it, I let out my true feelings.

“Iren. As long as you protect me, I will definitely protect you as well. Even if I have to bear the stigma of being a traitor. And… When the time comes…”

“…When that time comes…?”

“…….”

I scratched my cheek.

And, at the very moment when I was about to open my mouth.

“Swen.”

Irene stretched out her arm and placed her hand on mine.

Then, with a very kind smile, she spoke to me.

“It’s okay if it’s not now. When everything is over… Please tell me. I’ll be waiting.”

“…!”

My face was so hot.

When I talked to Irene, I always strangely felt like I had the upper hand.

It’s not that I’m superior or anything, but she…… There was a strangely odd corner.

The facial expressions were more diverse than I expected.

Whenever I said something, she would always be drawn to me…… I thought so.

At this moment.

I had no choice but to admit it.

At this moment, she is overwhelming me in this conversation.

Do you know this, Irene?

I… ….

“Well then, all I have to do is wait for my master’s orders, right?”

“Huh? Ah… Yes, that’s right.”

“Good. Will I be saying goodbye to this house soon? It was a place I had a lot of affection for.”

After she got up, she cleaned up the table.

“It’s late. Let’s go to sleep quickly. We’ll be busy from now on.”

After saying that, instead of using the bed as usual, he collapsed against the wall.

I got up from my seat and turned off the lantern…….

Instead of going to bed, I headed to the seat next to her.

“Swen…?”

“Let’s sleep together today, Irene.”

“……!!!”

Although it was dark, I could at least tell that her face was red.

She looked dumbfounded for a while as if she didn’t know what to do-

Within.

“…Yes.”

After saying that, he leaned his head on my shoulder.

I also leaned my face on top of her head.

We spent the remaining nights in Brans County together, leaning on each other like that.

* * *

“…….”

Unlike Swen who went to bed early.

Irene couldn’t sleep for a while, and she was staring at his sleeping figure with a red face.

“Iren. As long as you protect me, I will definitely protect you. Even if I have to bear the stigma of being a traitor. And… When the time comes…”

Excited, excited.

Even now, my heart was beating like it was going to burst.

My heart felt hot. My stomach felt itchy.

So…… I hastily cut him off.

If the expected words come out of his mouth…… I had an important event ahead of me, and I thought I might disturb him.

Of course, about half of us had different thoughts.

Just…… It would have been more correct to say that I spoke quickly because I felt like my heart was going to explode and I was embarrassed.

‘Swen…….’

She knew it too.

The reason Swen wants to leave this place is to protect me.

The man who risked his life for me.

Now, I am trying to secure the location of Flower Road for me.

Suddenly that scene comes to mind.

In the fortress, when I returned from defeat, he hugged me and said he was glad I was alive.

‘… ….’

Her emotions, which she felt for the first time in her life, continued to stimulate her.

But if this is my heart……

Iren had no intention of going against that feeling.

Like that-

Irene spent the night unable to sleep for a long time, feeling his body temperature.

*

A few days later, the royal castle of Annell Castle.

After receiving Rin’s call, Irene knelt down and listened to her master.

“Iren. You had a hard time not long ago.”

“No, I just did what I had to do. The fact that I was helpful to my lord is enough.”

Rin smiled kindly as she looked at Iren, who gave her adoration.

And then…… It began to behave exactly as Swen had predicted.

“I believe in your abilities, and I’m thinking of using you again this time.”

“Old!”

Irene lowered her head further and then spoke confidently.

“Give me any mission. I will follow.”

“Yes. I like it very much.”

Lin said with a smile.

“I’m thinking of invading Aethus County in the east. I think I’ll need your help there.”

As soon as she heard those words, Swen’s voice flashed through Irene’s mind.

‘…… ‘You are right, Swen.’

Iren slowly closed his eyes.

And then, in her heart…… At one point, she said goodbye to the one lord she had loved so much.

Goodbye, my lord…… No, Lynn Brans.

I hope you are in good health.

“Why don’t you go and give credit, Irene?”

“Yes! I understand!”

Irene answered with a voice more courageous than ever.

That was the end of this military-lord relationship.