Chapter 214 – Actually a Genius (4)

Skirmisher of the scout battalion.
As members of the 12 Alliance, those who have achieved great and small achievements in the war against demons so far have significant characteristics.
It is a heterogeneous breed born from the Mizar Tower, one of the six majestic magic towers of Penheim, the totality of alchemy magic.
In the face of a crisis where the capital was on the brink of fall and a war where the fate of the race was at stake, there was no such thing as human rights.
It was a miserable era when the royal family tried to bring existence from another dimension to the continent.

They were born that way and gained bodies that were a mixture of humans and demons.
Half man, half demon, traitor to the demon race.
However, the Skirmisher members have dedicated themselves to humanity, crossing the demon world and mountain ranges.

Dysmorphic limbs with skin that looks like vitiligo has spread.
Demonic blood and compatibility with black magic that allows it to function even in the thick demonic energy that strongly tightens its throat.

Skirmishers, who were different from humans from birth, have suffered all kinds of persecution even though they fought against demons more than anyone else.
And the moment when the last remaining demon in the demon world lost his life at the tip of humanity’s spear.
Their position within the Federation and the continent also began to become ambiguous.

“Go back to the mountains. “Because we haven’t decided on treatment yet.”
“Don’t be ridiculous, Mareil. The bodies of the Federation have no power to interfere with each other’s decisions.”

Kundra was the longest surviving captain of the skirmishers.
He raised the black beast’s hand up and warned the iron dog blocking his path.

“Don’t think that the way we live depends on you. “I will no longer tolerate anything that gets in my way on the subject of the counterintelligence battalion.”
“The federation’s problems are resolved internally. I can’t make the mountain range any more noisy than this. “If you plan on waking up the sleeping princes, give up.”
“…”
“…”

After confirming that they could not communicate with each other, the two immediately went into attack mode.
Mareil created a spark from his half-gauntlet studded with magic stones, and Kundra prepared black magic.
The vibrations that tear the skin of monsters hitting the front of the chariot, and the howling of iron dogs.

“You both go there.”

Just as a violent armed conflict was about to break out inside the car, a man opened the door and came in.

***

“You are… !”
“Tsk.”

Mareil frowned as if in frustration, and Kundra covered her eyes in surprise when she saw the holy sword hanging on my waist.
I forgot the grace that had raised me and stood in front of the dogs, who were barking loudly and threatening them.

“You came to see Liv?”

Ignoring Mareil, I asked Kundra, and he replied, wondering where he had ever met me.

“I heard there is a meeting in Greenwood Forest.”
“Then you can meet me there. Otherwise, it’s okay even after it’s over.”
“Because I have the information you want.”
“During the Great War?”

He nodded.
As a scout battalion, it meant that they watched the end of the Greenwood Forest soldiers until the very end.
But there must be something he wants in return for testifying in favor of Liv.
Mareil also knew that.

“Accepting the skirmisher’s advice is a bad choice. “There is a risk of creating the perception that the Archduke is on the side of the demons.”
“That’s something you have to listen to and decide for yourself.”
“…”
“I’m going to wake the kids up, so wait.”

I handed the hat to the conductor, who woke up holding his head, and said,

“Don’t do anything stupid.”

After a while.

Liv, who entered the restaurant car rubbing her eyes, was delighted as soon as she heard Kundra’s story and accepted his offer.

“Please do me a favor. “Please tell me exactly what happened that day at the meeting.”
“If you want, I can give you testimony that is more favorable than the facts. “If only you would shut this iron dog’s mouth.”
“It’s noisy, skirmisher.”
“And you still don’t know the truth, right? “Did they fight bravely, or did they die blaming Paris for deceiving them?”
“That won’t happen.”
“Why are you so sure?”
“Because I believe in my father and everyone who was with me in that moment.”
“…”

While Liv was begging Kundra despite Mareil’s dissuasion, I turned my attention to Adella, who was dozing off in the seat next to her.
Since most of the problems over there had been resolved, there was only one purpose left for this trip.
It’s about getting the original Adela back.
However, since the cause was unknown, it was difficult to find a proper solution.

“Adela, wake up.”
“Hmm, yes… ?”
“What is Samwonbon?”
“It means an absolutely unchanging being and truth brought about to project this type of magic into the visible world. The Praummobile and Terraria of heaven and earth represent the axis and hierarchy, and the human being who forms the center within them…”
“No, that’s enough. “Just sleep.”

Is it because I was bothered so much today?
The condition became more serious.

It certainly seemed like Adela didn’t have such a clean and wide brain as Terra said.
Even with my help, even though her heart was not ripped out, she awakened her inherent magic power and fully realized it during her summer vacation with Esther.
In just one year, he rose to the position of grand duke, showing off the spirit of stopping time.

‘The only thing I can guess is that she has been acting like a fool for a long time…’

I think it would be best to meet Caroline and ask her to fix it.

While I was pondering, Liv was also expressing her disapproval.
It was due to a discussion about the migration of skirmishers.

“As long as the Greenwood Forest is adjacent to the mountain range, nothing will change even if the skirmishers go there.”
“We are also planning to pursue development of the territory. Once the wall is built, it’s as good as before…”
“Then what about the northern residents who will come there? “They must be the ones with the strongest hostility toward the demons.”
“Or at the Pecda Magic Tower…”
“What can they do there? “The only thing we know how to use properly is black magic, but unless we start interacting with the Alkaid Magic Tower, we will just become a troublesome armed force.”

Mareil seems to find fault but gives sharp advice.
Liv was thinking about this and that, but she didn’t even have a proper territory yet.
With one year left until her graduation from the Academy, she lacks the resources to take full responsibility for the Skirmishers, the second organization of the 12th Alliance.
When Kundra’s expression darkened, Adela lifted her head and spoke.

“There is a floating island in the Baltic Mountains.”
“Baltic Mountains?”
“Yes. “If you pay enough money, you will be able to secure a large enough independent residence.”
“But isn’t it a tourist city? For a skirmisher to live…”
“Just move it and that’s it.”
“What… ?”

It is common sense that the floating island, which floats in the air using magnetism using magic stones and magnetite, cannot go outside the Baltic Mountains.
However, Adela has already shown them how to break that common sense once.

“I’ll lend you some ducks.”
“Adella… Really?”
“Yes, sister.”
“…”

Accurate judgment.
Wise decision.
And the humble Ungdan.
There was quite a bit of confusion in Liv’s eyes as she looked at Adella.

“… Thank you.”
“Hmm, then I’ll just go to sleep.”

Adela returned to her guest room, caressing the lump on her head that was still not healed.
Eventually, she left the dining car to Kundra and Mareil, and Zarib spoke to me in a quiet voice.

“Boss, I’m talking about Adela.”
“Yes.”
“Wouldn’t it be better to just leave it like this?”

She looked worried.
Even though it was a bit far from her original charm, the firearms that Adela showed a little while ago, or even until now, were definitely amazing.

“They say she hurt her head, but that doesn’t mean she has any knowledge that wasn’t there before.”
“That…”
“She’s not doing anything dangerous, but isn’t everything strange so far? “I think it’s fine as is.”
“…”

I got up without answering.
Since I came all the way to the North, I wanted to at least find out what condition she was in.

***

Two days later, as scheduled, the chariot arrived in Alsace.
After changing small carriages there a few times, I came across the Greenwood Forest.
Because the northern residents lived in small villages, when Liv arrived, she received a sincere welcome.
She was from the North and succeeded to the title of Grand Duke, so she was seen by the people as having made a happy return.

“It’s been a while, Gallaghert.”
“How are you, Yerina?”
“Did you come from the inspector general’s office? That’s surprising. “I thought they wouldn’t send anyone from the federation.”
“The royal family appears to be quite cooperative in this reinvestigation. Princess Erzsebet also said she would attend the meeting via video.”
“Hmm, I don’t know. Will the record change? … Huh?”
“Do you at least recognize a face?”
“Uh, no, wait… “Why is that person here?”

A large hall located in the middle of the village.
Federation members who came down from the mountains filled the empty seats one by one.
Once the royal officials and Prince Hwansang arrived, the investigation team meeting began.

“From now on, we will begin a re-investigation into the battle of the Greenwood Forest Defense Line that occurred during the Second Battle of Ravier Hill. The presenter is Count Riv Labre de Greenwood, the current tower owner of the Pecda Magic Tower and the recipient of the territory of Greenwood Forest…”

Gallaghert, who was in charge of hosting the event, felt a bit puzzled by the atmosphere being more one-sided than expected.
Changing the assessment of a battle that has already passed is usually not welcome.
In particular, in the case of this Battle of Lavière Hill, if Paris Greenwood’s actions are proven to be correct, the federation will have to face that much cold water.
It may not be the right choice to be wiped out along with them, but it is certain that we have turned our backs on them.

However, surprisingly, the federation did not raise any objections.

“According to Goliath’s data, the clothing of a mercenary from the Shakel Alliance discovered downstream of the Grand Canal had thread tied to it. This is their tradition of showing honor and pride in not running away from battle…”

It may not be just because Liv Labre, who speaks passionately in the seats, is a fantastic baller.
Two decisive witnesses.
Moreover, it is impossible to know that one of them is her husband and a member of the alliance, a warrior who conquered the demon world.
The reason was clear just by looking at the contemplative expression of Yerina Batler, the head of the Third Agency Blue Moon.

‘It looks like it’s already been roughly decided.’

Gallaghert announced a brief break with a lighter heart.
Fortunately, from the Federation’s point of view, there was more to be gained from this action.
If Count Reeve can safely separate the skirmishers from the Federation, he will receive his own reward.

After a few hours like that.

“In the name of the solemn royal family of Penheim, we announce that the re-examination of the Battle of Labiere, held today in Greenwood Forest, marks the following historical turning point.”

Gallahert reported the results of the meeting to Liv in front of the royal family, the alliance, and the warriors.

“First, Paris Greenwood’s actions to protect the Grand Canal from destruction were the correct military decisions, and accordingly, he is posthumously awarded the Order of the Commandeur Trileaf. Second, as the location of the battle site near the Grand Canal has been updated, additional excavation work…”
“Huh… !!”

Liv collapses, unable to hide her cries, and Louis runs to her.
After looking at the two for a moment, Adela quietly got up and went outside.

“I was waiting, little lady.”

There, Siegfried was prostrating, accompanied by an ice duck with golden feathers.
He extended her arms and held out to her the rope that connected to her feet on her ice duck.

“For Roshuar’s sake, could you please go to the Demon World?”
“For what business?”
“The Margrave Hubblet and the saint who did not attend the meeting there are in conflict in the north. “To announce that the North has been completely pacified by planting their flag in the Demon King’s Castle.”
“It seems to be a political intention.”
“You’re right.”

The moment she was about to nod her head without hesitation, Adela’s heart tightened.
She turned around and looked at Liv for a moment in Louis’s arms.

“Song.”
“… Are you sure you don’t mind?”
“Yes I’m okay.”

She said this morning as she took the hair roller that Lewis had attached from her head.

“The teacher will follow soon anyway.”