The Strategist Knows Everything

Thanks to Claire's carriage, we crept through the gates of the royal castle without anyone finding out.

"If you find out that I have cooperated, it will be troublesome later... I'm sorry, but that's all I can do."

"Enough. Thank you."

"Our family... No, Velis owes him a great deal. How many lives have been saved and how much hope has been created thanks to him...... With this level of cooperation, I can't return the debt."

Lady Claire had a gentle smile after that with a serious face.

"So, please. Because he needs Velis."

"Okay, man! Make sure Yukito's brother helps!

"You're doing well. Roy, head of Knox 5th, right? A sword chosen by Yukito Clay himself to turn his measures on his desk into reality. Good luck. If he's a helpless man going to an enemy country, Velis' civil unrest isn't over yet. There's no doubt his thoughts work for you here."

We snorted heavily at Lady Claire's words.

No further explanation or instructions were given. But they told us they were counting on us, and we were let by Velis from the Empire.

I'm sure there's some intention, but I don't even know what that is.

But I know Yukito's brother wants us to help. So do everything you can right now and go help Yukito's brother.

"Leave it to me. Even for us, he's irreplaceable."

"Hehe. You like it. I'm so glad you're smiling... when you've always been faceless. Erica."

"...... right. I have plenty now. So I won't let anyone take mine now."

"Good luck. And please, Kaguya too... because inside you should want to go help. He pushed it to death, and now he's serving as king. So give that kid a reason. Why affirm your commitment to help Yukito Clay?"

Lady Claire said that, grace was a good word for grace.

And as if he hadn't seen us, he turned his heels naturally and walked in the opposite direction to which we should be headed.

"Goodbye! What steps do I have to follow after this!?

"I've already entered the Imperial Castle. Maybe you don't have to bother."

"Right. From here on out, it's easy."

Micana agreed with Ars' old man's words.

Erica's sister is nodding too.

But I don't know what that means.

"Uh..."

"Totally. You just have to do what you do all the time."

"Huh? What do you mean?"

"Right. Our purpose is to see His Majesty, but to His Majesty, false information means Knox is at sea. So all you have to do is let His Majesty know we're here."

"…… So?

"That's all. Easy, isn't it?"

"Uh, hey, hey, hey? Huh?"

I don't know why. Micah and Erica's sister made me unnecessarily confused.

After all, what is it about?

"Mr. Roy. That's a brief explanation. I'm just going to do this now."

"What are you doing?

When I asked, Nicola's sister wore Knox's black coat.

Along with that, the Micanas wear their coats too.

"You just have to do everything in your power to stand out. That way, you can get information that we're in Kaguya's ear, right?

Is that what you mean?

Even if I can't make it to see him, if Knox's squad leader is walking through the Royal Castle, he will report to Kaguya.

"Well, if that's not a good idea, I'm just going to go see him forcefully. Isn't that easy?

"Oh! Sasu but Nicola's sister! Easy to understand!!

I put my hand through the sleeve of my coat.

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"I didn't expect you to come and seize me without a question."

Ars's old man groaned so with a voice that lacked tension.

We have one of the bigger aisles in the Royal Castle.

There we were surrounded by a good number of guards. Or they were attacking me.

"You can't let him get hurt, can you?

"Erica's sister is going to hurt you the most, isn't she?

That's what I replied as I blew the guard I poked into with a sword that I kept in my sheath.

Erica's sister just appeared a small flame in front of the guard's face trying to come forward, detonating and moving it, while holding the guard, or something.

"It's okay. I'm good at fine tuning and stuff. I wouldn't even get burned to that extent. If you come any closer, I'll give you the firepower."

Erica's sister said with a loud voice so that she could hear it deliberately.

Now there won't be any fierce men who want to approach Erica's sister.

If you look behind you, Micah's got a proper guard with just a bow.

Ars's old man is with me, pushing back the guards with a sword he put in his sheath.

"You don't have a chili."

"Absolutely, right!

Nicolas' sister replied to Ars' old man's grunt.

Nicola's sister doesn't pull her fine sword out of her sheath, she's poking at the guard's armor gap precisely.

The fine sword is free to manipulate because it is light, and when there is a sheath, the sensation deviates subtly. Where I don't feel it, I can ask how skilled Nicola's sister is.

"Hugh, you're gonna do it. Nicolas. Nicolas will be on the front line next time."

"Don't tear it up! I'm also one of Knox's troop leaders. If you're about a guard, you can deal with him! And the guards seem to be confused."

"What's the meaning of this?

"Maybe, but I didn't get the exact order. They told me to capture us, but I guess it hasn't revealed why. Plus a couple of times, I saw people think they went to report it, but still no movement on Master Kaguya. The minister or someone in the council must have stopped it."

"So what are we gonna do? It's a hassle to keep dealing with everyone like this, huh?

If you get tired, you won't be able to help.

He's not trying to kill us over there either, so the weapon he's pointing at is a stick with no blade, but one of these days he's gonna pull his hips sword out. If you do, I'm gonna have to be pretty serious about this one.

"Mr. Roy. Can I ask for an escort?

"Fine. So, what do we do?

"Me and Roy, you go to Master Kaguya. The three of you, please stay here."

Mikana and the others nod at Nicola's sister, who quickly changed the operation.

I wanted to avoid being rough if I could, but I can't help it any longer.

For now, to break the siege, I ran in the direction of the room where the meeting was taking place.

The room is totally predictable, but rescuing Yukito's brother or not is an important agenda. Then you should be in the biggest, most splendid room.

The guards who were under siege were suddenly confused by me and stopped moving.

Without missing that gap, I busted the guards with my sword as much as I could and paved the way for people to get through.

"Bye! I left them all to you!

"Oops. Don't let our king kill you too much ~"

Ars' old man snorted at the horrible fact.

Usually, the best part is the habit of eating first, and that's why I didn't even run for it this time?

I'm going into the room where Master Kaguya is now.

Wow. I can't do that.

The minute I get in, it's not weird if they slash me.

"Hey, Nicola's sister………………"

"What's going on?

Running at full speed down the aisle of the royal castle, I turn my neck slightly to the side and look at Nicola's sister.

"After all, stop going, huh?

"Rejected"

"Hiya!? Then Nicola's sister will open the door for you!

"I can't. I'm gonna die."

"You know and you nominated me!? Are you the devil!?

"It's okay! If you're Kaguya, you can stop me at the critical place!

Sucks. Not comforting at all.

No, Master Kaguya should be very dear these days, so there can't be a sudden attack on him.

As I said to myself, whining in my mind, I proceeded to the room where Master Kaguya would be.

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The Royal Castle has several meeting rooms, but the highest room is a room called "Between the Round Tables," with a big, stupid round table.

Participants may express their views at meetings held in this room, regardless of their status. It means I don't mind giving my opinion to the king.

When I was the first king, I never used the room, but Master Kaguya likes to use it.

Between kings, Master Kaguya will look down on his opponent. Yukito's brother was there because he didn't like it.

I think he's a weird king. No other king would bother to go down in line with his opponent.

But including that, Yukito's brother appreciated Kaguya. So, even if it's weird, I'm not a bad king.

"Stop right there! Here!"

"Between the round tables, right? I know. You dress up and you don't know who we are?

That's what I said to the two guards guarding the door.

Knox is the only one wearing a black coat.

If you look at the outfit, you'll soon find out you're Knox's person.

"Still be stopped! Approaching the door without permission…"

I pull my sword out of my sheath and break the two spears in my hand from half.

Stick a sword to one's throat as it is.

"It's not right. There's no one here. That's why I don't need permission."

I approached the door as it was and pushed the door open with my left hand, which had no sword.

Both open doors open, and what's inside comes into view.

Those who look surprised or who are in a hurry and float from their chairs.

And I saw Master Kaguya staring straight at me with clear eyes.

"Knox 5th Squad Leader. Roy, didn't you come here to assassinate me?

"Of course not. There's a good reason."

That said, Nicola's sister stepped forward from behind me and lowered her head.

"Knox, 3rd unit leader. I'm Nicolas Riole. I wanted you to talk to me. I apologize for any disrespect."

"Surely the means are not preferable. But let's hear it. But before that, Roy. Lower your sword. I still don't know what happened, but isn't it true that whoever pokes the sword had something to do with it?

Master Kaguya tells me to lower my sword and sheath it.

If you want to talk to me, no problem. Worst case scenario, I was thinking of asking you to listen to me, even if it's a hostage, so I'm honestly relieved.

Nicola's sister is in front, and she tries to get to Kaguya.

But one old man held it back.

"It would be disrespectful! Kneel on the spot and talk on the spot!

I raised my voice to the voice of the man so that the men in the seemingly superior clothes agreed. I guess the ministers.

I've never seen his face, but he looks the greatest of ministers. He's sitting in a seat near Master Kaguya.

Nicola's sister seemed to know and responded to the man looking straight at her.

"Duke of Metis. This is between the round tables. What I thought I had to say, even if it was disrespectful, to His Majesty the King is a place. And I have something you need to see."

"Hmm! That's why I said what's wrong! It is the ministers and intellectuals chosen by His Majesty who are allowed to be disrespectful among the round tables! She is the daughter of a fallen Earl's family and has no disrespect for savage military men!!

"Is that so? So you don't mind if Kaguya admits it? Dear Kaguya, I want you to see something."

Nicola's sister turned her gaze to Master Kaguya.

Lord Kaguya nods loudly and answers.

"Let's see. But, but. No swords allowed. Metis' reaction was not excessive, but to keep those with swords away from me. Put that sword down, and I'll show you who you want to see."

Nicola's sister thanked her deeply and then pulled the fine sword out of her waist and gave it to the guard I had just poked my sword at.

My grandfather, who was called Metis, seems bitter, but because of Master Kaguya's words, he doesn't bite any more.

Don't let either one of them stand a corner.

That's important when talking to more than one nobleman, because Yukito's brother said so. What Kaguya did now must be something similar.

Without crushing both faces, but I see what I wanted to see. Achieve what you want, and still think and act on what follows. That leads to Yukito's brother.

Nicola's sister went as close to Kaguya as the ministers stared at her and showed Kaguya a piece of paper.

Kaguya's expression remains the same. But I nod one thing and ask Nicola's sister.

"Are the other troop leaders in the Royal Castle?

"Yes, I'm dealing with that guard because he was surrounded by guards in the aisle."

"Right. Stop the guards immediately and bring in three troop leaders."

Master Kaguya instructs the nearby guards to do so.

The Kingsguard, who was instructed, took a few people and rushed out of between the round tables.

"One by one, I listen in turn. Nicolas. I had received reports that Knox was being held hostage by the Empire at sea. What's this all about?

"To just say what I know, we at Knox have been in King's Capital for over half a day now. On the way to this king's capital, we have also received a letter from Diorud, the commander of the defensive line."

Nicola's sister took out another piece of paper and showed it to Master Kaguya.

Master Kaguya still doesn't change his expression. It's not like faceless. Somehow, it's calm. Either way, you must be calm enough not to react excessively.

It's like the sea at the time of the attack. That's why I'm scared. Because when I'm shocked enough to break that state, I definitely feel like an ocean look when I'm tempered.

"What did Dio say?

"I don't have command over Knox, so let's head to His Majesty in the King's Capital first."

"I see. The letter is definitely Dio's too. When that happens, don't raise one question. Why did you come to me with false information? Well, the communication of information occurs. It could be a“ coincidence, "so let's put this away.

Next. Why didn't you come to see me while I was in King's Capital? Dio told me to make a decision, didn't he?

"Yes. We were going to. But as soon as we entered the Wang capital, we were separated from our men, and we were told that a standby order was in place. We can only order Kaguya, so I didn't doubt it, but an acquaintance showed me the documents and I decided to come here."

There are two pieces of paper in front of Kaguya. One is Dio's letter recommending Knox.

Maybe it also says why he sent Knox to King's Capital. Master Dio was on his own.

I wouldn't dare give you an early horse. Knox said it was too early.

Well, that's what's causing this, so the culprit doesn't have to be Master Dio.

"I see. That's my last question. Why were you surrounded by guards?

"I apologize for letting you secretly infiltrate the Royal Castle to see Master Kaguya. And all of a sudden we were surrounded by guards on our way between this round table. They said they had a restraining order."

Master Kaguya nodded loudly.

And look around at the councils and ministers with round tables.

"" Coincidence, "a report to me,“ coincidence, "an order I don't remember giving."

Lady Kaguya showed the minister and the councillors the documents Len had brought.

It's an order that's not supposed to have authorization. You'll see at a glance. They're the ones who most often touch those documents.

Everyone is surprised. But the guy who's simply surprised and the guy who's surprised that the order came out. I mean, there would have been a guy involved in drawing up the order. Exactly. I can't spot everyone, but there's only one guy with a pale complexion, so I'm pretty sure that's him.

"" Coincidence, "the castle guard ordered Knox's capture. Is this really a coincidence? Furthermore, despite the very fact that I am moving the guards, I have not received any reports.

Knox is my direct independent unit. I'm the only one in command of that. I know that, and I dare to make an order without my authorization. Metis. Who could possibly do something like that?

Earlier, Kaguya asked an old man named Metis, who was pale.

Without a doubt, that old man Metis is involved. But it doesn't necessarily mean I did it alone.

Tampering with reports to kings, injunctions, and making false orders would be a big deal. Is it harder to think about being alone?

"... do you doubt our ministers or councils...?

"It's not a question of credibility. I asked what kind of people are possible. Answer me."

"... facades of ministers and councils. In other words, those sitting at the round table here…"

Master Kaguya nodded at it and looked around again at the guys sitting at the round table.

And stop gazing at the place of a magnificent man sitting next to his right.

"Reynard. What do you think of that?

"Right. The rescue of Lord Yukito Clay was not pleasant."

The magnificent man, known as Reynard, replied that to Lady Kaguya. But the answer to that seems to have been bad for the people and ministers of the Council on the spot.

"Speaker Reynard! What are you saying all of a sudden!?

"Raynard! You! Didn't you oppose Clay's rescue until earlier!!

"I disagreed. To form a rescue unit. It's not like I shouldn't rescue you.

Your Majesty, if you're really looking for the killer, I'll look for him.

"It's just the council president's minute, and the words are too much!

"To our chancellor, in minutes, and so on! That's the one, don't make such a great face for me, being a minister but also not satisfied with your Majesty's assistant!

The place got rough all at once.

But Nicola's sister doesn't look like she cared about that, and she's flat next to Master Kaguya.

Well, compared to the battlefield, it just seems like a kid's fight about a civilian's argument.

And Kaguya, who has a similar feeling to ours, stared at the contention with her cold eyes.

"Oh. I can't believe that a member of the council, a gathering of intellectuals, is absurd to the minister of Velis. What the hell is going on?

"I don't know. Well, I'm pretty sure it's a crap reason."

"What do you think? Make a scene and interrupt the meeting. Isn't that what you're trying to do to make a lot of problems absent?

You can hear the words of the Three Kings from behind me.

Micana and the others.

And to Micana's final remarks, the Council guys and the ministers are sweating cold. It's a star.

Micana was the first to thank me after looking between the round tables that became scenes.

"Knox, 4th unit leader. Micana Hazard."

"Knox 2nd Squad Leader. Erica Furnil."

"Captain Knox Part I. Ars Crowe. We are returning now."

"Well back. Give me your head. I was waiting for them to arrive. Five more chairs."

"Your Majesty!? Are you going to give these people seats!?

Metis' grandfather reacts excessively. I don't think he likes military men or civilians.

"I intend to. Talk about the rescue of Yukito, Knox's captain. I have the right to participate. And Knox was caught up in the plot and hurt his pride. You have the right to know those who hurt your pride."

"Knox are the men of Yukito Clay! These guys will definitely steer the meeting in the direction of Yukito Clay's rescue!

Plus those who attend meetings are equal and deserve something that can see things in the big picture! No need for people who just move like pawns on the front line!

"Absolutely right! By and large, because of Knox's defeat, Velis no longer receives support from the Empire! It's called this commotion, it should be punished!

"That's right! Giving seats to the lowlifes will degrade Veris!!

Whatever you want. Come on.

What did you guys do when we were desperately fighting? What did you guys do to me when Yukito's brother spared his sleep and was desperate to think about it?

Your right hand stretches to your lower back sword.

But before that, Erica's sister and Mikana kicked ass.

"His Majesty King Caguya Hulberto. I don't need a seat as Knox 2nd Squad Leader. Instead, as royalty of the country destroyed by Velis, I ask for a seat. You don't mind?

"Then let me ask for a seat from a military standpoint. What I asked Velis for was the defence of the Empire's own country. In contrast, Velis only dispatched about five thousand knoxes. While renting the Imperial First Fleet,.

In what the ministers said, I'm really sorry, but I thought it might be as if we were ”dumping pawns”.

Why didn't you have reinforcements? Depending on the answer, many soldiers will discern Velis. Give me a convincing answer. "

We both have eyes.

Ars' old man had his hands on the sword, too, but he's already out of his way. It's not entirely our act anymore.

"Ha ha! No, I guess digging a grave means you now. Lord Metis."

"Hey, what!?

"Though a small country, it is a well-known fact that Lord Erica Furnill was royal there. Veris destroys it, and Lord Erica hears that his predecessor has captured it. It's a masterpiece to piss people off even though Velis has to avoid getting poked about the previous king the most.

And when it comes to directing meetings, what's the point of having you here if you're being led to what you call lowly, crude military men? Mostly, it was only with Knox's struggle that Velis was able to deal with the Empire and Albion. Otherwise, tens of thousands more soldiers had to be sent to the Empire, and the costs and time involved in their transport had to be spent.

Under such circumstances, anyone would be angry if they were finally caught up in a plot at the returning Velis and rambled in front of them. There is a person in the world who should not be offended. That's what you don't seem to understand. "

After such a long laugh at the ministers as he made a fool of himself, Reynard sees Master Kaguya with a serious face.

"I will be frank during the round table. Your Majesty. First of all, there must be something I must say to Knox's troop leader."

Hearing Reynard's words, Master Kaguya meditated on his eyes for the first time, and yes, he nodded deeply. And Nicola's sister, Ars's old man, Erica's sister, Mikana, after a slow look in my order, I lowered my head gently.

"Ars, Erica, Nicolas, Mikana, Roy. Thank you. Good luck to me. I appreciate it. And I'm sorry I let you have a hard fight. It's all my fault.

I know the anger they have. But the battle is not over yet. I don't mean forgive me. Let's make amends later. So now I want you to swallow your anger.

I don't want to waste my battles with them or my comrades scattered in the land of the Empire. "

I knew this man was a weird king.

But I was kind of very happy.

I think I somehow figured out why Yukito's brother made this man king.