Synopsis and Starting Chapter Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Chapter 38.5
Chapter 39
Chapter 40
Chapter 41
Chapter 42
Chapter 43
Chapter 44
Chapter 45
Chapter 46
Chapter 47
Chapter 48
Chapter 49
Chapter 50
Chapter 51
Chapter 52
Chapter 53
Chapter 54
Chapter 55
Chapter 56
Chapter 57
Chapter 57.5
Chapter 58
Chapter 59
Chapter 60
Chapter 61
Chapter 62
Chapter 63
Chapter 64
Chapter 65
Chapter 66
Chapter 67
Chapter 68
Chapter 69
Chapter 70
Chapter 71
Chapter 72
Chapter 73
Chapter 74
Chapter 75
Chapter 76
Chapter 77
Chapter 78
Chapter 79
Chapter 80
Chapter 81
Chapter 82
Chapter 83
Chapter 84
Chapter 85
Chapter 86
Chapter 87
Chapter 87.5
Chapter 88
Chapter 89
Chapter 90
Chapter 91
Chapter 92
Chapter 93
Chapter 94
Chapter 95
Chapter 96
Chapter 97
Chapter 98
Chapter 99
Chapter 100
Chapter 101
Chapter 102
Chapter 103
Chapter 104
Chapter 105
Chapter 106
Chapter 107
Chapter 108
Chapter 108.5
Chapter 109
Chapter 110
Chapter 111
Chapter 112
Chapter 113
Chapter 114
Chapter 115
Chapter 116
Chapter 117
Chapter 118
Chapter 119
Chapter 120
Chapter 121
Chapter 122
Chapter 123
Chapter 124
Chapter 125
Chapter 126
Chapter 127
Chapter 128
Chapter 129
Chapter 130
Chapter 131
Chapter 132
Chapter 133
Chapter 134
Chapter 135
Chapter 136
Chapter 137
Chapter 138
Chapter 139
Chapter 139.5
Chapter 140
Chapter 141
Chapter 142
Chapter 143
Chapter 144
Chapter 145
Chapter 146
Chapter 147
Chapter 148
Chapter 149
Chapter 150
Chapter 151
Chapter 152
Chapter 153
Chapter 154
Chapter 155
Chapter 156
Chapter 157
Chapter 158
Chapter 159
Chapter 160
Chapter 161
Chapter 162
Chapter 163
Chapter 163.5
Chapter 164
Chapter 165
Chapter 166
Chapter 167
Chapter 168
Chapter 169
Chapter 170
Chapter 171
Chapter 172
Chapter 173
Chapter 174
Chapter 175
Chapter 176
Chapter 177
Chapter 178
Chapter 179
Chapter 180
Chapter 181
Chapter 182
Chapter 183
Chapter 184
Chapter 185
Chapter 186
Chapter 187
Chapter 188
Chapter 189
Chapter 190
Chapter 191
Chapter 192
Chapter 193
Chapter 194
Chapter 195
Chapter 196
Chapter 197
Chapter 198
Chapter 199
Chapter 200
Chapter 201
Chapter 202
Chapter 203
Chapter 204
Chapter 205
Chapter 206
Chapter 207
Chapter 208
Chapter 209
Chapter 210
Chapter 211
Chapter 212
Chapter 213
Chapter 214
Chapter 215
Chapter 215.5
Chapter 216
Chapter 217
Chapter 218
Chapter 219
Chapter 220
Chapter 221
Chapter 222
Chapter 223
Chapter 224
Chapter 225
Chapter 226
Chapter 227
Chapter 228
Chapter 229
Chapter 230
Chapter 231
Chapter 232
Chapter 233
Chapter 234
Chapter 235
Chapter 236
Chapter 237
Chapter 238
Chapter 239
Chapter 240
Chapter 241
Chapter 242
Chapter 243
Chapter 244
Chapter 245
Chapter 246
Chapter 247
Chapter 248
Chapter 249
Chapter 250
Chapter 251
Chapter 252
Chapter 253
Chapter 254
Chapter 255
Chapter 256
Chapter 256.5
Chapter 257
Chapter 258
Chapter 259
Chapter 260
Chapter 261
Chapter 262
Chapter 263
Chapter 264
Chapter 265
Chapter 266
Chapter 267
Chapter 268
Chapter 269
Chapter 270
Chapter 271
Chapter 272
Chapter 273
Chapter 274
Chapter 275
Chapter 276
Chapter 277
Chapter 278
Chapter 279
Chapter 280
Chapter 281
Chapter 282
Chapter 283
Chapter 284
Chapter 285
Chapter 286
Chapter 287
Chapter 288
Chapter 289
Chapter 290
Chapter 291
Chapter 292
Chapter 293
Chapter 294
Chapter 295
Chapter 296
Chapter 297
Chapter 298
Chapter 299
Chapter 300
Chapter 301
Chapter 302
Chapter 303
Chapter 304
Chapter 305
Chapter 306
Chapter 307
Chapter 308
Chapter 309
Chapter 310
Chapter 311
Chapter 312
Chapter 313
Chapter 314
Chapter 314.5
Chapter 315
Chapter 316
Chapter 317
Chapter 318
Chapter 319
Chapter 320
Chapter 321
Chapter 322
Chapter 323
Chapter 324
Chapter 325
Chapter 326
Chapter 327
Chapter 328
Chapter 329
Chapter 330
Chapter 331
Chapter 332
Chapter 333
Chapter 334
Chapter 335
Chapter 336
Chapter 337
Chapter 338
Chapter 339
Chapter 340
Chapter 341
Chapter 342
Chapter 343
Chapter 344
Chapter 345
Chapter 346
Chapter 347
Chapter 348
Chapter 349
Chapter 350
Chapter 351
Chapter 352
Chapter 353
Chapter 354
Chapter 355
Chapter 356
Chapter 357
Chapter 358
Chapter 359
Chapter 360
Chapter 361
Chapter 362
Chapter 363
Chapter 364
Chapter 365
Chapter 366
Chapter 367
Chapter 368
Chapter 369
Chapter 370
Chapter 371
Chapter 372
Chapter 373
Chapter 374
Chapter 375
Chapter 376
Chapter 377
Chapter 378
Chapter 379
Chapter 380
Chapter 381
Chapter 382
Chapter 383
Chapter 384
Chapter 385
Chapter 386
Chapter 387
Chapter 388
Chapter 389
Chapter 390
Chapter 391
Chapter 392
Chapter 393
Chapter 394
Chapter 395
Chapter 396
Chapter 397
Chapter 398
Chapter 399
Chapter 400
Chapter 401
Chapter 402
Chapter 403
Chapter 404
Chapter 405
Chapter 406
Chapter 407
Chapter 408
Chapter 409
Chapter 410
Chapter 411
Chapter 412
Chapter 413
Chapter 414
Chapter 415
Chapter 416
Chapter 417
Chapter 418
Chapter 419
Chapter 420
Chapter 421
Chapter 422
Chapter 423
Chapter 424
Chapter 425
Chapter 426
Chapter 427
Chapter 428
Chapter 429
Chapter 430 Part1
Chapter 430 Part2
Chapter 431
Chapter 432
Chapter 433
Chapter 434
Chapter 435
Chapter 436
Chapter 437
Chapter 438
Chapter 439
Chapter 440
Chapter 441
Chapter 442
Chapter 443
Chapter 444
Chapter 445
Chapter 446
Chapter 447
Chapter 448
Chapter 449
Chapter 450
Chapter 451
Chapter 452
Chapter 453
Chapter 454
Chapter 455
Chapter 456
Chapter 457
Chapter 458
Chapter 459
Chapter 460
Chapter 461
Chapter 462
Chapter 463
Chapter 464
Chapter 465
Chapter 466
Chapter 467
Chapter 468
Chapter 469
Chapter 470
Chapter 471
Chapter 472
Chapter 473
Chapter 474
Chapter 475
Chapter 476
Chapter 477
Chapter 478
Chapter 479
Chapter 480: Alteria Decisive Battle: Defeat The Famed General
Chapter 481
Chapter 482: Loveless Embrace
Chapter 483: Distressed Queen
Chapter 484: Those Who Are Squeezed Dry
Chapter 485: A Short Break
Chapter 486: The Banquet Continues
Chapter 487: Celestina’S Tears
Chapter 488: Unreasonable Demand
Chapter 489: Golden Sortie
Chapter 490: Unconditional Love And Respec
Chapter 491: Unclean Passage
Chapter 492
Chapter 493
Chapter 494
Chapter 495
Chapter 496
Chapter 497
Chapter 498
Chapter 499
Chapter 500
Chapter 501
Chapter 502
Chapter 503
Chapter 504: Mortal Combat In The Rain
Chapter 505: Nine Fortresses
Chapter 506: Grand Assembly
Chapter 507: Find The Hell
Chapter 508
Chapter 509
Chapter 510
Chapter 511
Chapter 512
Chapter 513
Chapter 514
Chapter 515: The Place Where It Ends
Chapter 516: My Name Is Wilhelmina
Chapter 517: I Am A Thinking 〇
Chapter 518: Unconventional Means
Chapter 519: An Elf Development Plan
Chapter 520: Fair Trade And Zwei Mothers
Chapter 521: Postwar Road
Chapter 522: Boring Domestic Affairs
Chapter 523: Three Individuals, Three Desires
Chapter 524: Wild Evening Party
Chapter 525: False Debauchery
Chapter 526: Slapstick Side Story 1 Pipi
Chapter 526-2: Slapstick Side Story 2 Pirate
Chapter 526-3: Slapstick Side Story 3 What About The Dual Crater?
Chapter 526-4: Slapstick Side Story 4 Strange Ecology
Chapter 526-5: Slapstick Side Story 5 Pregnant Party
Chapter 526-6: Slapstick Side Story 6 Merchants
Chapter 526-7: Slapstick Side Story 7 Non-Humans
Chapter 527: Should Overturn The Board
Chapter 528: Should Overturn The Board Ii
Chapter 529: A Landmine Larger Than You Can Imagine
Chapter 530: Think Of One’S Sister
Chapter 531: Worthless Trouble
Chapter 532: Disarm The Second Landmine
Chapter 533: The Two Who Me
Chapter 534: I Love My Sister
Chapter 535: A Resourceful General’S Misconduc
Chapter 536: Justice Power
Chapter 537: A Competent Worker
Chapter 538
Chapter 539
Chapter 540
Chapter 541
Chapter 542
Chapter 543
Chapter 544
Chapter 545
Chapter 546
Chapter 547
Chapter 548
Chapter 549
Chapter 550
Chapter 551
Chapter 552
Chapter 553
Chapter 554
Chapter 555
Chapter 555.2
Chapter 556
Chapter 557
Chapter 558
Chapter 559
Chapter 560.1
Chapter 560.2
Chapter 560.3
Chapter 561
Chapter 562
Chapter 563
Chapter 564
Chapter 565.1
Chapter 565.2
Chapter 565.3
Chapter 565.4
Chapter 566.1
Chapter 566.2
Chapter 566.3
Chapter 566.4
Chapter 566.5
Chapter 567
Chapter 568.1
Chapter 568.2
Chapter 569
Chapter 569.2
Chapter 569.3
Chapter 569.4
Chapter 569.5
Chapter 569.6
Chapter 570.1
Chapter 570.2
Chapter 570.3
Chapter 570.4
Chapter 570.5
Chapter 570.6
Chapter 570.7
Chapter 570.8
Chapter 570.9
Chapter 571
Chapter 572
Chapter 573
Chapter 574
Chapter 575
Chapter 576
Chapter 576.2
Chapter 577
Chapter 578
Chapter 579
Chapter 580
Chapter Ss1: Special Chapter: Pumpkin Festival
Chapter Ss2: Special Commemorative Story 2
Chapter Ss3
Chapter Ss1: Special : Pumpkin Festival
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Chapter 221
Aegir POV–
Malt Kingdom . Capital: Biado .
「Hurray for Lord Hardlett!」「Military volunteers are so strong!」
After the battle ended and we confirmed there was no further attack from Vandolea, we withdrew back to Biado .
It was an unexpected crushing victory but our objective wasn’t to take any land from Vandolea, plus we weren’t prepared to do so .
「If we invade their home nation, they’ll probably take suitable measures as well . If a war on all sides is not what we want, then we shouldn’t act rashly . If it eventually becomes necessary, we’ll do it after detailed preparations . 」
Leopolt is also saying the same .
「Doing anymore than that would trouble them too much . 」
Myla looks at the group whose faces have a disappointed look completely opposite to the rejoicing citizens of Biado .
Those guys are apparently messengers from the Democratic Nation of Libatis .
I am told they were going to talk about a plan to deal with Vandolea’s invasion of Malt…… specifically they were thinking of conducting negotiations as favorable to them as possible after Vandolea caught wind of Libatis’s involvement .
If they fought fiercely with Vandolea, that would allow the Divine Nation of Altair to have more leeway .
They wanted to stop the fighting from happening in order to avoid that .
「Their efforts are worthless now though . Half of the Vandolea invasion army as well as their reinforcements suffered considerable losses and were routed . That’s quite serious damage if you consider their total military force of 120 000 . 」
「They were the ones who attacked first . We don’t have to hold back for the sake of Libatis . 」
We have a somewhat friendly relationship and will cooperate with them, but there’s no point in sacrificing our own territory or Malt for that .
「So it’s impossible for them to invade for a while?」
I ask Leopolt just in case .
「Another invasion is tactically impossible . I don’t know if they would invade even if it didn’t provide them with any benefits though . 」
If we think normally, they shouldn’t have any spare forces left to attack again, and I guess it’s none of our business if they decide to attack again because they’re pissed off .
「If they come again, we’ll deal with them when they come . 」
For now, the fighting is over .
「Aegir-sama, the people are welcoming you . How about waving to them?」
「Sure . 」
It’s a little late bringing it up now but a whole bunch of citizens are waving their hands on this central road in Biado we are travelling on .
Malt and the volunteer army…… the Malt soldiers just carried the mountain of spoils home and were in the right place at the right time, so they can’t complain .
After this, the soldiers should be getting words of thanks from Celestina at the royal palace .
I’m worried about the reward they were promised, since I don’t think they’ll be happy just getting a pat on the head .
With that said, I can’t let her touch any other man’s dick besides my own either .
Hmmm .
「I heard the Vandolean army had 30 000…… it’s unbelievable for a small army force to defeat them so quickly . 」
「I thought our army was weak but maybe they’re actually pretty good?」
「I heard rumors that Lord Hardlett was there . That man is really strong, you know . 」
I can hear the citizens talking .
My head is properly covered with a helmet so they shouldn’t realize .
「My younger sister works on a farm on the outskirts of the city…… and she said that Lord Hardlett sneakily visited her at night and slept with her! He definitely came here!!」
Guh, that reminds me, I do remember visiting a big-breasted woman at a plantation close to where we camped out at night .
I didn’t wear a helmet when I embraced her so my face was completely exposed .
Who would have thought she would recognize me .
「Aegir-sama……」
「What’s up? We’re almost to the royal palace if that’s what you’re asking . 」
When I spoke to Celia in a falsetto voice, she heaves a big sigh in response .
Royal Palace
「Everybody, I appreciate your efforts! I will not forget all of you who worked hard to protect Malt . 」
Celestina addresses the soldiers with a beaming smile on her face .
It’s really late to mention now, but as a formality, it was said that the volunteer soldiers gathered spontaneously to protect her and the country .
「And so we have a reward to present to all of you gentlemen containing all our feelings of gratitude . 」
The soldiers’ eyes glitter, and here is what I am worried about .
「We’ll be having a dinner party where everybody can eat together happily~」
The soldiers freeze while I hold my head .
「Hey, hey…… what is the meaning of this?」
「Don’t ask me…… it’s not possible . 」
A carpet is rolled out in the plaza outside the royal palace, and servants from the palace as well as city girls are mingling with the soldiers and eating while having friendly conversation .
But the place isn’t very lively .
The citizens of Biado are happy compared to the soldiers who don’t seem in the mood .
「What should we do, Lord Hardlett? The soldiers seem puzzled . 」
Myla draws close to me .
I didn’t think the soldiers’ reward would be a friendly dinner…… it’s probably better than excessively issuing ranks .
If the soldiers who were caught off guard and staring blankly regained their composure, they would surely voice their dissatisfaction .
It would be problematic if they took revenge and plundered the city of Biado .
「I think I should do something after all . 」
The rewards the soldiers are asking for are obvious .
Money, alcohol and…… fufufu .
「Alright Monica, shall we go!?」
At the location of the banquet, close to Celestina, I hug Monica’s shoulder and declare loud enough for the soldiers to hear .
「S-sorry?」
「Don’t worry about, just go along with me . This is for the sake of Malt and Celestina . 」
After forcefully getting Monica to consent, I lift her up in my arms .
「Eh? Eh?」
Then I turn around and say a word to the soldiers who are eating with a doubtful look on their faces .
「You guys should work hard to seduce the girls too . If you do it by force, you’ll be punished . 」
After saying that, as everyone’s gazes remain focused on us, I move to a place hidden from view while holding Monica in my arms .
「Wait a second! The way you just said that-!!」
「It’s fine . They aren’t kids and the soldiers would get mad at Celestina if their only reward was a merry dinner party . 」
「In the first place, this is Hardlett-sama’s fault . You put the thought that “men are the most happy with women” in Her Majesty’s head! That’s why Her Majesty gathered all these girls and thanked the soldiers with them……」
I guess I did say something like that .
So the pure and innocent Celestina took that as me saying “eat together”…… however men won’t be happy until a part of their body enters a woman .
「Well for now, just focus on raising your voice . Try your best to make it sound like you’re feeling really good . 」
「How could I do something like that!? Several thousand people are watching! Doing something so embarrassing, aah! Stop, that place is……!?」
If that’s the case I have no choice but to actually make you moan .
I’ll make you feel really good .
「Hiiiiiiiihhh, a-amazinggggg!」
Seeing the two of us disappear and then hearing Monica’s squealing, the banquet area started to become noisy .
「I see, so that’s what this means . 」
「Hey pretty lady, would you like to drink with me!? Of course I don’t have any hidden motives, none at all . 」
「Just the tip please! Just the tip!」
「Hmm, if we could just chat a little more……」
「I’d prefer a more handsome type, but this is a celebration and all so maybe I can compromise . 」
「What’s your annual salary? Do you have your own house? Are your parents living together with you?」
The place instantly became lively .
Now the soldiers shouldn’t have time to grumble or complain .
Rape isn’t allowed but they’re allowed to have sex .
In normal circumstances, the men of Malt wouldn’t be so calm .
However my army is a little special, since the mountain nation who are bow cavalry become warriors regardless of gender .
After battle, not only men but the women also feel the pent up desires .
「B-but miss, this is……」
「I feel like it’s about time to have a child . In order to be acknowledged by the chief, I have to bear at least one child . Now come, give me a good shot . 」
「Are you crying uncle already? The men from Malt are pretty feeble . 」
「N-not yet! I’ll keep going until my hips give out!」
「Do you think you’ll win if all three of you gang up on me? Alright then, show me what you got!」
The men have their share of food one after the other as they see everyone else go at it .
This is what you call an equal relationship
「Ahhiiiiih……」
I’ll be ravaging Monica’s body plenty as well .
The Next Day .
While the soldiers seem to look more refreshed and the women’s faces are glossy after the banquet, I gather to together with Leopolt and Celia to have a serious conversation .
The reason was a sudden letter which was forwarded to us from Rafen .
That letter was from Clara, the precious source of information on the state of battle between the Federation and the Empire, however the contents of the letter were a little different this time .
「The Empire’s fleet has invaded the North Teries River…… and the Federation’s river fleet has been defeated…… ?」
「At the same time, the large fortress on land has been broken through……」
「The Empire’s soldiers have also appeared on the western side of the Albens territory!」
Clara must have earnestly did her best to gather all the information leaked from Marquess Malordol and wrote this letter .
「Leopolt, what do you think?」
「I can’t be sure of the specifics with just the information from this letter . 」
「It doesn’t have to be really accurate . I just want to hear your opinion . 」
「The south has been broken through and the river is lost . The troops which appeared on the western side is probably the landing of the fleet . There is a possibility that Albens is already facing a critical situation . It wouldn’t be strange if they surrendered after a few days . 」
「……」
The letter was delivered to us through an express service but it should have been sent three weeks ago .
In other words, the battle should be settled by now .
「With the fall of Albens, the greatest city in the west, that signifies the loss of the entire region . Losing the superiority on the river as well effectively means there is nothing left to stop them from invading into White City . 」
「I didn’t think the Federation would be defeated so soon like this…… it’s hard to believe when it happened so suddenly . 」
Myla closes her eyes and groans .
I agree, the Empire has repeatedly attacked the Federation in the past but what happened this time was almost as if the conditions were completely different .
Why did things turn out this way?
I am pretty certain there is nothing in this world which could get past the triple-layered castle walls based on the time I visited White City .
However I’m not really worried about the Federation .
「Clara and Claudia…… I hope they’re okay . 」
I can’t meet them too frequently but Clara is fond of me and Claudia bore my child .
「It’s frustrating that they’re so far away and out of my reach . 」
If this was going on around close to Magrado, I would run over to help .
「There is nothing we can do about it now . We’ll analyse the effect of the Federation’s inferiority so please focus on the issue with the southern nations for now . 」
Leopolt’s complexion remains unchanged .
You really don’t understand how people feel .
You must have been one annoying brat as a kid .
Imagining a child with his expressionless face makes me laugh a little .
「If they asked us for help, we can strike with full force . Until then, we can’t do anything . 」
I look up to the autumn sky and pray they are unharmed .
–Third Person POV–
Right Before the Letter was Sent . Albens .
「Defend the west of the city! Dispatch the private army and the knights!」
「The gates have already been destroyed! We have to fight inside the city . 」
「Reinforcements won’t be coming!? No way, but the promise…… so does that mean the entire ship sunk?」
Extreme chaos engulfed those inside the mansion of Marquess Malordol, the feudal lord of Albens .
Not too long ago, the Federation was forced to fight in an overwhelmingly disadvantageous situation .
The Empire’s marine fleet invaded the North Teries River, defeated the Federation’s river fleet and a separate Imperial unit was encroaching via land faster than the information could warn them amongst all the mess .
Because of the sudden attack, the unit undergoing a reorganization at the suburbs of Albens was instantly wiped out, furthermore even the main army of the Federation ironically was surrounded after being chased to the fortress and fighting a hard battle to buy time .
The Federation army under the leadership of Supreme Commander Ivan Galchenko was pincered from the front and back by forces which outnumbered them, eventually collapsing despite fighting bravely, and had no choice but to scatter to the east in defeat .
That left the Marquess Malordol’s personal army and knights as the only soldiers to protect Albens .
The Marquess is the leading figure of the influential nobles in the Federation but he only had around 20 000 soldiers in his personal army…… at that point, it was clear to everyone that Albens was done for .
「Marquess…… they are pushing towards us simultaneously from the west and south, plus the pier is getting bombarded by the Imperial fleet . At this point, the feudal lord should run . There still exists a path to escape to the east . 」
The kneeling knights plead with Marquess Malordol in tears .
The Marquess silently replies as his eyes stay fixed on the enormous conflagration burning in the city from all the fighting .
「Yours and my grandfathers…… our grandfathers, no our grandfathers’ grandfathers have protected this city and land for many generations as lords and knights . 」
Everyone stifles their crying .
A majority of the territory has already been overrun, many citizens have been violated and many have been killed .
The same will soon happen to Albens as well .
「We were not able to fulfill the mission entrusted to us by our ancestors…… can we just abandon this land and run away?」
The Marquess draws his sword and tosses aside the scabbard .
「This is our city, we were born here and we will die here . 」
The knights say nothing more .
「Help the citizens escape if possible and choose a representative who will surrender after the fight is over . I doubt the Empire would want to rule over scorched earth . Maybe we will be lucky and they won’t massacre all of the people . 」
A harsh fate will most likely be waiting for the people of the occupied city .
「However the people do not have an obligation to protect the land, they are fine to choose a life of humiliation if they want . 」
“But……” The Marquess trails off and stares fiercely at the knights .
「Us nobles do not have that option . My kin, all those who can fight, take up your weapons! Those who are injured and the children will take their own lives . 」
「「Understood!」」
There was no hesitation in the knights’ eyes .
They are all nobles, so protecting the land and the people are their duties . If they are not able to do so, their entire family and followers would perish .
「We can’t just let the enemy walk all over us till the end . Depending on preparations, let us mount our own attack . We’ll show them the pride of the Federation’s nobles!」
Everyone roars in response and runs off in different directions to make preparations .
They might be prepared to die, but there is still plenty they have yet to do .
「Dear……」
「Claudia, is it…… if you just stayed in White City……」
The Marquess looks sadly at Claudia as she holds her baby .
「I will not die yet . I will live until I see this child grow up!」
The legal wife and son of the head of the household would normally commit suicide to avoid being humiliated by the enemy .
Otherwise, it would not set a good example for everyone else .
But she is saying she still wants to live and her son is still young…… who could tell them to go and kill themselves .
The Marquess gently caresses the cheek of his wife and kid and kisses them lightly .
Then his eyes flare up as he shouts angrily .
「You gave your body up to enjoy the self-indulgent pleasures of debauchery and sexual dissipation in White City, you are no wife of mine! That child is probably the seed from some man of unknown origin! I am divorcing you today and expelling you from the household! Just take whatever fortune from the mansion you want as a parting gift, then leave immediately!」
The Marquess spins around and mutters something to himself .
「All the valuables are collected in the basement . You better hurry up before I burn it so those Imperial idiots can’t get their hands on it . 」
「……thank you for everything . 」
Claudia pinches her skirt and curtsies politely .
Over the years, she has become old to look more like her age and her body has also become out of shape .
But the in the mind of the Marquess, he pictures her during the time they were newlyweds, the image of her smiling on a ship when they traveled to Elektra for vacation .
「I loved you . 」
Those words were soft enough that nobody could hear it .
The Marquess did not say anything more as he turned his back waiting for Claudia to leave .
Clara similarly bowed deeply before following the madam .
「With this, I have no regrets . I will use the last of my fire to burn those savages of the Empire . 」
Glittering on the hand of the Marquess is the wedding ring he never once took off since getting married .
The final counterattack begins .
When the overwhelmingly small force switched to oppose the enemy, it resulted in the slightest amount of disorder in the encirclement of the Empire .
Breaking through and running past that small seam was a small woman and a round woman .
「Fuu! Fuu!」
「Madam, I think you really brought too much! You won’t be able to run away with all of that! Let’s throw some away!」
Claudia stuffed as much jewellery as she could under her coat as well as fastened gems and precious stones to her body with cloth .
They were forced to walk on foot after being discovered by a commando unit of the Empire and losing their carriage . With all that weight she carried with her, it quickly sapped the woman’s strength .
The delicate Clara was also starting to gradually fall behind from carrying the baby in her arms .
「Don’t be stupid! Who would take me or that child in if we run away penniless!?」
「That’s true, but it would be meaningless if we get caught here . 」
「Look, they’re over there!」
「Catch the girl so we can have some fun! The round one seems appetizing!」
The Empire’s commando unit chases after the two after destroying the carriage .
Fortunately, the Empire don’t have any cavalry but the difference in speed between the soldiers and the two women is clear and the distance between them is gradually shrinking .
「If you scatter the gems, you could probably distract them long enough……」
Still, Claudia insists on running away with every last precious stone .
Breathless after climbing up the slightly elevated hill, the Imperial soldiers are finally close at hand .
Clara quickly looks around but could not find any suitable trees or bushes to hide behind .
There was only a long and gently sloping downhill path which continues off to the east .
Believing there was no other options, Clara set the baby on the ground and placed a hand to her chest .
It’s a slim chance, but she thought that if she offered herself and allowed herself to be violated, their pursuers may leave the madam alone .
However Claudia spoke up happily in contrary to Clara’s tragic but brave resolve .
「I’ve got it! Clara, grab onto me . 」
After hugging Clara, who was about to give up, and the baby, Claudia runs down the hill .
「It’s no use . We won’t be able to outrun them, eh, what!?」
The madam was running sluggishly at first but eventually began to pick up the pace down the slope .
「Hehehe, you can’t escape…… wha-, so fast!」
「After them! No good…… they’re too fast!」
The figures of the approaching Imperial soldiers seem to get further and further away .
「M-madam!? This is-!」
「I can move as fast as a horse if it’s down a hill . Hold onto this child securely!」
Claudia accelerates even more and then finally her legs leave the ground .
「You’re kidding, that woman is rolling!」
「She’s almost as fast as a horse……」
「A-a meatball . 」
With the distance increasing to the point they can’t see the two women, the Imperial soldiers gave up chasing and returned home .
Since they were not aware of the jewels wrapped around Claudia’s body, they did not believe the two individuals were worth pursuing persistently .
「M-madam…… that was incredible!」
「Haa, haa…… I…… I can’t stop sweating…… nnaaaaaah, so hot!」
The resistance lasted two days before Albens fell, and Marquess Malordol as well as his entire household died .
The Marquess’s mansion was set aflame by his own hand and the fire continued to burn endlessly, turning his vast riches into charcoal .
After losing an important supply base and most of their forces, the Federation army retreated to the north coast of the river .
The battle at White City was about to begin .
「I will never forget about what my husband did…… now, let’s go to Hardlett-sama! Hold onto his child!」
「The Marquess may have been happier not knowing . What a cruel woman…… er, pardon me Madam . 」
Federation VS . Empire – Comparison of Military Forces (Personnel will increase depending on drafting)
Olga Federation
Military Strength – Current: 300 000, Max Mobilization: 2 550 000, Losses: 1 050 000, Civilian Victims: 700 000
Garland Empire
Military Strength – Current: 2 300 000, Max Mobilization: 3 100 000, Losses: 800 000 (Military slaves not included)
Protagonist: Aegir Hardlett . 23 years old . Autumn .
Status: Goldonia Kingdom Margrave . Great Feudal Lord of Eastern Area . King of the Mountains . Friend of the Dwarves . Friend of the King of Aless .
Family: Nonna (the pretty Nonna), Carla (concubine), Mel (concubine), Miti (concubine), Maria (concubine), Catherine (concubine), Kuu (lover), Ruu (lover), Mireille (lover), Leah (lover), Casie (starving ghost)
Rita (head maid), Yoguri (playwright), Pipi (lover), Alice (magical girl)
Marceline (lover), Daughters – Stephanie (lover), Bridget (sexually frustrated +), Felicie (lover)
Sebastian (butler), Dorothea (lover, in the capital), Melissa (lover, left for the capital), Alma (left for the capital)
Children: Sue, Miu, Ekaterina, Amata, Anastasia (daughters); Antonio, Claude, Gilbard, Reiner, Bartolome (sons); Rose (foster daughter)
Non-humans: Lammy (snake lover), Mirumi (mermaid)
Subordinates: Celia (adjutant), Gido (escort unit), Kroll (mendicant monk), Irijina (commander), Luna (commander), Ruby
Myla (security officer), Polte (training supervisor), Gretel (domestic affairs trainee)
Leopolt (staff officer), Adolph (domestic affairs official), Tristan (long-term business trip)
Claire & Laurie (official merchant), Schwartz (horse), Lilian (actress)
Citizens: 163,000 . Major Cities – Rafen: 24,000 . Lintbloom: 4500 .
Army: 10,950 men (Standing By Within the Territory: 2000)
Infantry: 5300 , Cavalry: 800, Archers: 1000, Bow Cavalry: 1850
Cannons: 30, Large Cannons: 10
Assets: 1070 gold
Sexual Partners: 229, children who have been born: 48 + 555 fish
Total Chapters in book: 624
Estimated words: 3278060 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 16390(@200wpm)___ 13112(@250wpm)___ 10927(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 3278060 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 16390(@200wpm)___ 13112(@250wpm)___ 10927(@300wpm)
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