The Strategist Knows Everything

From the capital city of Albion to Velis, it usually takes a month to catch a carriage.

But I arrived in the capital of Veris three days after I left Albion.

Before I was relaxing and enjoying myself on the road, Relfa showed up.

Though the immediate threat was averted, Morse is still alive and well, and I am a valuable force in Lelfa.

Even though I was likely to be targeted, I ate a sermon and was flown to Velis with or without Micana and Knox soldiers who were escorting me.

And I greeted Kaguya and Dio, who had already returned to Velis by the same means, but I also received a sermon here.

Call me if you want to come back.

I thought I'd be ready.

It was a situation I couldn't even get in touch with, and since it was an unexpected return even for me in the first place, I'm not supposed to be responsible, but they're the king and king brother of Velis.

In the meantime, I apologize and finish my private greeting to the King.

And now, to give public greetings to the kings and ministers, I stood before the repaired king.

Heavy doors in front of you. There are two guards with spears on the side.

Once, during the final phase of the civil unrest, this door was open, with Kaguya and Dio fighting their predecessors inside.

It was a year ago.

That means it's been a year since I've been in this world.

It seemed long and could have been short.

There were times when it was painful. But it was very fulfilling.

So one day a day went by very quickly.

That fulfillment was born because it was desperate for a purpose.

What I desperately wished for was peace.

If no one has to fight, I've fought for it thinking I've never crossed it.

The battle is not over yet, but at least, the immediate enemy could be destroyed.

Alfred was captured and Lily Stratos died.

Lily was used by Alfred, who was also used by Morse.

If you think about what they did, I don't feel sorry for them, but I think it's pathetic.

The enemy from now on is Morse, and for that reason the nations will work together to get to it.

The Imperial Army, which had already invaded Velis, has retreated and peace negotiations with Velis are under way.

Negotiations with Albion are also well under way, and the continent will regain peace again.

Whatever that is temporary, it does not change that it is the peace won.

Next comes the battle to keep this peace from breaking.

To do that, I would have to move a lot, too.

But.

"Honestly, I'm tired..."

Growl with a voice to such an extent that the guard does not hear you.

Blah, blah. I want the day off.

About a month if you can.

My body hasn't healed, and I'm mentally tired.

It can be said that vacation is essential.

Just wondering if Kaguya or Dio will forgive me for that.

"We're ready. Please come in."

Saying so, the guard opens the door.

From my point of view, on the left is a civilian such as a minister or a councilman who assists Caguya.

On the right are military men such as the major generals of the army and the Knox troop leaders.

I wonder if it's like a hundred people.

Everyone's gaze gathered on me.

"Captain General Knox, Yukito Clay. I'm here to greet you on your return."

Proceed to the front of Kaguya and say hello on one knee.

Kaguya snorts at me like that.

"Well back. Starting with the battle in the Empire, the battle against Stratos in Albion. And the crusade of Black Dragon Gwaigan. Thank you so much. That was a hero who saved the continent. It would be my greatest fortune to have such a subordinate."

"I know with utmost pleasure."

Return that to Kaguya's words.

Not every battle is my only result, and I'm losing in the empire in the first place.

But the penetration is gone now.

Master Kaguya prepared this occasion for me because of it, but I can't ruin it from myself.

"I have to get a reward commensurate with that. Yukito, I'll give you what you want. Say whatever you want."

This is another big one.

Don't you think I can't talk about the problem here?

Just raise your gaze with chills and look at Kaguya.

There was a face in my eyes that I didn't even think was dust.

I know you can think you're trusted, but then it's hard to answer the question of what you want to do with anything.

How reasonable would that be?

When I thought of it, I remembered that I had a wish.

It is terribly ridiculous to say it on this occasion, but hopes that cannot be fulfilled without saying it on this occasion.

"So...... can you take a month off or so? I'm a little tired."

Upon hearing my words, Master Kaguya sighed small as he was frightened, and the look on Dio and Bade's face beside Master Kaguya gave him a headache.

There is also air in the entire king's room that feels like this guy.

But this is the truth, what I want.

Besides, a month off doesn't go by normally.

I have a lot of things to do, like rebuilding Knox and assisting Dear Dio.

If you leave them alone and rest for a month, Kaguya and the others should be in trouble.

Kaguya-sama's voice reaches my ear, considering the possibility of unacceptability.

"I knew a lot about your abnegation... but I didn't expect you to ask for a vacation. Let's just say I'm afraid."

"I'll take that as a compliment."

"I'm not praising you... Allow a month's vacation. It is also understandable that I am tired of fighting all the time. But if I had only given a holiday to a successful minister, I would be a laugher on the continent and people would stop coming to Velis"

I frowned muchly at Master Kaguya's words.

That certainly is.

The Prize Punishment is necessary to sustain and thrive the country.

Everyone is motivated because of the rewards they deserve for their work.

Besides, if I can only hope for a vacation here, it will be difficult for the others to say what they want from now on.

Now, what's the matter?

I don't want it, but should I demand it for money?

"You don't have to think about it by force. I knew I'd say what I wanted, but I didn't care."

"As far as I'm concerned, I wanted to……"

"I know. Have a peaceful month. And apart from that, let me reward you. Honestly, a reward of this magnitude is not a reward worthy of it... but it is the biggest reward I can send to you."

Yes, Kaguya said, Anna appeared from behind Kaguya and handed him a piece of paper.

Anna stays on the spot, so maybe there isn't just one piece of paper.

I recognize this sight.

Indeed, it is time for the King to appoint him to some position immediately.

Although in most cases it is a high-ranking position.

"In the name of Kaguya Hulberto, King of the Kingdom of Velis, Yukito Clay. I hereby grant you the title of Count, and I hereby grant you part of the Crown's direct jurisdiction in the western part of Velis as territory, and allow it to be the territory of Count Clay."

"…… Thank you for your time."

The words of Master Kaguya do not follow.

Those other than me would either have been informed, or they would have taken it for granted if they hadn't.

The former are ministers and councillors, while the latter are Knox's troop leaders.

But this would have been a very serious decision.

I'm an unidentified civilian. To be precise, I'm not even a person in this world.

To assign me to nobility and to the Count means that a precedent will be set.

Although Kaguya is not a civilian, it seems to be because he actively uses civilians.

If that Kaguya made the civilians noble, the existing nobles wouldn't mind.

When I thought so, Master Kaguya received a second sheet of paper from Anna.

Apparently, the reward is still there.

"In the name of Kaguya Hulberto, King of the Kingdom of Velis, I give the position of General to Count Yukito Clay. After a month's vacation, in addition to the 5,000 soldiers in Knox, give them 5,000 new soldiers to command 10,000 troops."

"Thank you for your time."

"Given the merits of that, I should have given you the status of general sooner, but you've grown because of Gotagota. That was Velis, no, one of the best generals on the continent. As a symbol of the martial authority of the Kingdom of Velis, I expect"

"We will do our utmost to meet His Majesty's expectations."

"Let the royal family organize the ministerial corps and select the castle. Knox will also be temporarily disbanded, and each of the five units will be asked to move as an independent unit, under my direct authority. Of course, don't worry, I'll give my men a lot of time off."

He didn't mean to put it on his face, but Kaguya seemed to spot him.

I'm not the only one who's tired.

Knox also kept fighting in the imperial lands all the time, and even when he returned to Velis, he hit my rescue mission.

The troop leaders, as well as the other soldiers, are exhausted.

If enough rest is given to them, there is nothing else to say.

"If there's anything else you want, ask?

"No...... I've already got what I wanted"

"? What did you get?

"...... I was able to protect the lives of my friends, my men and my loved ones. And this country, where it is... Your Majesty."

"What is it?"

"Not now, but it was all the more important that you were safe. Although I am not a talented person, I will continue to risk my whole body to serve me."

"... well... I'm glad you're back, too. I'm counting on you. Keep it up."

With that said, Master Kaguya declared his rise and dissolution.