188 Episode 176: Resistance
The three of us went to a small village in the valley.
The steep slopes of the mountains were narrowly crafted with stepped fields. The rest of the slopes are wooded.
There were several houses in the village, but it would have been better if there had been ten houses with signs of people.
Further down the valley is the sixth mine that has been abandoned.
There was a crude cabin near the entrance to the village.
In front of the cabin, a crooked old woman on her back is sitting in a rocking chair knitting.
I spoke to the old lady as I took the proof of bravery from my nostalgia.
"Do you have a minute? Where's the village chief?
"Oh, this is brave. Welcome to such a despicable village. The village chief is the deepest house in the valley."
"Thanks"
"No. Good luck."
The old woman laughed and said.
But it's strangely calm.
- Isn't this the grandmother watching the entrance to the village?
Go to the house you were taught. A sturdy Marutai cabin was built.
When I knocked on the door, it opened right as if I had been waiting. I guess the old lady was still contacting me.
A young, magnificent man comes out of his thirties or so from the inside. He has a physique that just doesn't look like a villager.
I've been greeting you with a nostalgic grin.
"Hi, nice to meet you. I'm the chief of the village, Schbauer."
"I'm Kaika the Brave. These are their people."
"Koncha!
Lapisia greeted her well.
"Yes, hello. How are you? - Hello back there."
Celica only conferred silently. I was a little concerned about leaning down and not showing my face. Signs of nervousness are transmitted.
Schbauer invites him inside the mountain hut in a light form.
"What are you talking about? Please go inside. It's only vegetable tea."
I saw Schbauer's back with a truth eye as he walked into the Marutai cabin in doubt.
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[Status]
Name: Schbauer
Gender: Male
Age: 32
Race: Human
Occupation: Resistance Captain Edelstein Kingsguard Knight Apprentice
Class: Knight Lv32 Bandit Lv37
Attributes: [Sat]
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Hmm. This is the resistance captain, and the Kingsguard knight. I guess that's what bandits have done.
Thought you weren't just a villager... but Celica's nervous because she's probably the one who knows?
Celica doesn't see the look on her face because she's leaning over with her headscarf on, but I'm sure she does.
Well, the guy who's been working so hard to get his country back must be the guy from the previous country.
This seemed like an early conversation.
We sat down at the table. Green tea was served that smelled like a damp cloth. It was accompanied by fried plants.
I took a sip of tea but it was pretty bitter. Lapisia looks like an old woman who ate plum. Just don't scream.
As only Celica misses it, she leaked a howl and exhale.
Put it right back on the table and ask Schbauer.
"It was quite a distinctive cup of tea. So let me talk to you for a second."
"How could a brave man come to a village with nothing like this?
"What does Schbauer think of the current state of affairs in this country?
He flashed his face.
"It's in terrible condition. Thoroughly exploited by the Demon King's Army, the province has been abandoned even since it became the new government. The Queen's sight has only enriched her."
"I see. That's why the resistance is continuing."
Schbauer opens his eyes.
"Hey, what are you saying! I'm not a resistance!
"Ki!
Lapisia reacted.
"Look, even a kid could tell it was a lie."
Schbauer roughs up his voice.
"What are you saying! Don't say there are no roots or leaves!
Lapisia tried to say something, but I raised my hand and stopped.
See the celica lying next to you.
"... take the headscarf. That concludes the conversation."
"Yes, I understand, Kaika."
Celica took the red headscarf that was hiding her head and face.
Rich blonde hair spread as flowers opened and flowed on her back.
Schbauer opens his eyes.
"Hey, my God! You are!
Celica said as she showed her grace, but calm majesty.
"I am the Kingdom of Edelstein, first heir to the throne, Selika Rem Edelstein."
"Shh, Princess Celica!
Because of Schbauer's annoyance, but I trembled. And with the momentum of falling from his knees, he fell on his knees.
Celica looks down at him with an elegant look.
"Mr. Schbauer, when the kingdom was still alive, you were accompanied by the Knights of Kingsguard."
Schbauer raised his face. I was distracted from crying.
"Do you remember, Princess Celica? This Schbauer is the ultimate in pleasure."
Celica smiled lovingly, loosening her cheeks all the time. That alone seemed to brighten the room.
"I am delighted that I did everything I could for my country even after there was no Edelstein. You did your best, Schbauer."
"Thank you. Happy, Princess Celica! I will do anything for you, princess, this Schbauer!
He was moisturizing his eyes and looking up at Celica. He is in a position to hold hands together and pray to God.
- That's the princess.
Only the words and smiles of Negiri made me grasp his heart.
I said that the fried cranberry served for tea was as polypoly as a pocky. It was slightly sweet and delicious.
"And you've worked hard as a resistance for about ten years."
"Yes, it was hard...... the Kingsguard knights, who swore allegiance to the country, continued to fight in guerrilla warfare after being ruled by the Demon King's Army. Sometimes they take supplies from the Demon King's army and distribute them to people - but it's just me now."
Celica frowns beautifully.
"That hurts. Oh, that the Kingsguard knights' souls don't sleep in peace."
Celica closed her eyes and prayed with a playful trick. But he really broke my heart.
Schbauer shakes his head.
"This is how I kept protecting the people until the princess returned. The knights must be looking forward to it. - But I heard rumors of the wind caught the princess as a blame. You're safe."
Celica pointed me in the hand.
"Yes, this Kaika is the one who helped me where I was about to be killed as a sacrifice. You are the benefactor of my life and the one who saves the world. A brave man like Kaika has never been and will never be."
- Well, it's not people, it's God. You're too cheesy, I will.
Schbauer turned his hot gaze to me.
"I heard rumors that you weren't just a brave man, but I didn't know you were a benefactor to our country for saving the princess! Thank you, brave man!
"Don't worry about it. 'Cause I just knocked out the mutton fish."
"Miscellaneous fish, Kaika... is the Grewhades of the Four Heavens."
To Celica's shuddering voice, Schbauer's eyes just popped out.
"What, take Grewhades? - Huh! When we attacked and destroyed our country, we ran through the demon army's front lines."
"And he was turned into two pieces by a sword wave. - This one is going to help us get Edelstein back. Don't worry."
"Thank you, brave man!
Schbauer's eyes, looking at me, began to fill me with respect and admiration.
- You seem to have lifted me up and made it easier for me to carry the story.
That's mine - no, it's nothing.
When I coughed, I sat back in my chair.
"Well, let's get down to business."
"Yes, what!
"We decide to join the resistance. But I want you to keep it a secret that we're coming to the country."
Schbauer wrinkles between his eyebrows and twists his neck in surprise.
"Why not? The return of Princess Celica will boost people's morale."
I stare at Giro and him.
"Don't you care about Celica?
"What do you say? If it's for Princess Celica..."
"But when Celica rises as the flag of the resistance, the Royal Army will come to crush it with all its might. Is that okay with you? Can you protect it with your current power?
"Ahhh! Yes, indeed... Princess Celica will be in danger"
"Celica's presence is, in a way, a trump card that makes this country peaceful. That's why I want to take care of Celica. Not until the Resistance outgrows the Royal Army."
"Hey I see... I didn't get that far in my mind. - Princess Celica, I'm sorry. And brave men have far-reaching wisdom, don't they? Exactly."
Even impressive Schbauer.
- Well, if I were there, I could afford to protect you.
Then Lapisia stopped her hand eating the fried crawl and raised her face. The blue twin tail rocks like a bounce.
"Hey."
- He's a good kid, not at all.
I silently grabbed a new fried crawl and took it in front of Lapisia's little mouth.
Rapisia eating like a bite.
It's troublesome, so I can only put something in my mouth and keep it quiet.
Celica tilts her neck. Blonde rocked to flow.
"But what do you think of Kaika? When are we going to decide?
"Right. Let me tell you what I think of the operation. Confuse the country with demonstrations and guerrilla operations. It would be nice to take the country's supplies and hang out with the people. Then the country tries to bolster its army and deal with it. The financial burden increases. That would be a burden on the people, thus increasing their dissatisfaction with the new regime. Then there will be more collaborators to the resistance. That would force us to increase the army again, and now only the volunteers, but we would have to conscript. When we get this far, the people will meet the limits of patience. So Celica appeared. With the Royal Army on your side, they'll be naked."
Schbauer looked difficult.
"Will it work so well..."
"Aren't we still getting more collaborators into the resistance?
"You know me well! There is a sharp increase in popular discontent. It's strange that there are more collaborators than during the demon army occupation."
"I guess it's because my life is better. The Demon King's army was squeezing up enough to disobey. I don't feel like fighting hungry. The new administration dug a grave because it tried to make the people popular."
"Well... did you? But will the Royal Army go back to sleep?
"If you don't turn around, you can fight."
"Eh!
Schbauer raised his surprise.
Celica looks at me sadly clouding her beautiful face.
"It's painful to fight between the same people."
"Don't you? That's why it's okay. Do you have any idea who the army wants the least to fight against?
Celica shook her head. Blonde hair shakes sharply.
"Strong enemy, is it"
"You're not. The person you least want to fight is your own family and friends. I mean, it's my own people."
Celica breathes much more.
"You make the Royal Army uncomfortable."
"Exactly. That way they won't fight and let the people and the army follow. Of course it's the only way you can because you have a legitimate heir to the throne Celica. Otherwise, the Royal Army will defeat the new regime and a military regime will be created."
Schbauer snorts hard.
"Then the operation is going to work! Let's do it."
Celica smiled tenderly.
"That's just great, Kaika. Thank you."
"This is all for Celica, too."
"Hey," murmured Lapisia as she ate Momogi.
Well, it's for my own good, and I guess I'm reacting because I didn't explain one important thing to Schbauer.
Then Schbauer suddenly glanced at him.
"Um, brave man. Can I ask you one thing I've been wondering about that for a while now"
"Hmm? What?
"I knew full well that the brave man was an amazing one, but it is exactly what summons Princess Celica..."
Celica shook her blonde hair and shook her head, reaching out softly to control him.
"It's okay, Mr. Schbauer. I told you, didn't I? Saving my life and even making the world peaceful, Kaika is the one who can defeat the Demon King."
"Oh, that means -"
- A brave man with much credit, it was normal to marry a princess.
This also involves the adult circumstance of letting a person who has become too strong by working for world peace, this time tied to his own country, to reap the benefits of that power.
So, if we defeat the Demon King, marriage stories will be brought in from all countries.
Celica looked at me and Schbauer in a meaningful way.
"To the brave man who defeated the Demon King, if you think about it from past examples - you know what I mean, right?
For a moment, Schbauer looked at me with a complicated eye of jealousy, envy and admiration.
but immediately nodded as he shook his head.
"Is that what you mean? All right, brave man, give my regards to this country, to the world and to Princess Celica."
"The wish, I heard it"
I nodded forcefully and answered.
That's when the cabin door opened.
Megna peeks into her face. As soon as I found me, my pointy ears stood.
"Kaika, brother, it's over"
"Right. Then Schbauer. We'll get the Resistances out of here."
"Huh?"
"The Royal Army is coming to crush you."
"What!?
"Mea, show me where the thinnest is."
"Okay."
"Schbauer informs his people."
"Okay, now!
Schbauer ran out of the cabin.
We slowly followed.
When I went outside, Megna took the lead, and Celica lined up beside me. Celica hides her blonde hair wearing a red headscarf as she walks.
Walk down a lonely village trail.
There was a cold breeze.
Celica turns her blue eyes on me.
"Speaking of which, Kaika. Migna can make you obey the Beasts, but why didn't you say that?
"To prevent information from leaking. I'd be in trouble if they put measures in place."
"Huh?"
I put my finger up and rocked.
"Now the resistance is rapidly increasing the number of collaborators. Then there is a good chance that spies on the new regime's side will get mixed up. This time, the location of Ajito was known."
"Well! Was Kaika thinking that far! I admire you!
Celica put her hand on her big chest to bring in an exclamation exhale.
"Celica makes it look like a trump card, Me and Megna are the real trump cards"
- Where the army's beastman ratio has been increased, it is made total obedience by the power of the Meinian title. The stronger the army the more brittle the new regime becomes.
"Exactly."
"I'll do my best."
Mea clenched her fist for a long time.
I heard a dissatisfied voice from behind.
"What about Lapisia?
"Oh, of course I'll get Lapisia to work. Especially after the fight."
"Okay!
Looking back, Lapisia was still eating the fried crawl.
As we walked down the road to the back of the valley, which became a gentle climb, Schbauer came running.
"Brave, Princess Celica, you're ready. This way, please!
"That's fast."
'Cause we had luggage and paperwork together so we could get attacked whenever we wanted.'
"It's a good idea. And don't call us by name."
"Oh, yes! I'm sorry... let me call you Kay and Rica"
"I don't need you."
"Oh, excuse me..."
Schbauer seemed troubled and scratched to cover his face.
- Are you all right? You're a little restless for being a captain.
Well, the princess of the memorial is back, so I can't help but feel distracted.
That's how we were led to one of the abandoned pits that opened snugly on the mountain skin.