Reincarnated Aristocrat Chapter 145: The Last War Council

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~3^rd Person Perspective~

　In the war council of Beltud Castle.

　Mayor Kanses, Thomas, and other senior vassals were discussing the battle with gloomy expressions.

　They had lost many troops in the battle of Starts Castle, and they had lost Starts Castle, an important stronghold.

　The loss of Starts Castle was fatal.

　Because of its location, if Starts Castle were lost, reinforcements from Basamark would not be able to come to Beltud.

　If they were cornered at this point, the only way to turn the tide of the war was to rely on Basamark’s reinforcements, but if they could not reach them, it was obvious that the castle would fall.

　No one could come up with a plan in this situation, and the gloomy silence prevailed.

　One of the vassals broke the silence and spoke up.

“… I think we should surrender.” (Senior Vassal)

　This was what the vassals in the room had been thinking.

　If they lost the battle, the county mayor, Kanses, would certainly be executed.

　Currently, if he surrendered on the condition that they would not take Kanses’ life, there is only a small chance that he would be killed. Regardless of whether or not his position as the county mayor would be protected.

　If they were to fight an all-out war, there would also be unnecessary deaths. The proposal of surrender would have great advantages for the clan side, so there is a high chance they would accept.

　For the sake of his lord’s life, the vassal proposed to surrender.

“No, no… Surrender would…” (Kanses)

　Kanses’ expression twisted.

　For him, Basamark is his brother-in-law.

　He respected him for his abilities. He cannot surrender for the sake of his own life.

“Kanses-sama… Please make a wise decision!” (Senior Vassal)

“We do not want to lose you, Kanses-sama… Not only that but if this continues, your son will also be punished and the entire Bundle family will be destroyed. My family has served the Bundle family for generations. I hope we can avoid that…” (Senior Vassal)

　The vassals desperately try to persuade Kanses.

　If it was only his own life, but if his child’s life was in danger, he was not sure if he should choose to surrender.

　At that time, Thomas, who had been silent, opened his mouth.

“… I think you still do not understand that there is still something we can do.” (Thomas)

　Everyone who was there turned their eyes to Thomas.

　Some looked at him expectantly, while others looked at him with annoyance, as if he was trying to talk them out of something they should not do.

“Did you come up with some strategy?” (Kanses)

　Kanses asked.

“It is not a sure-fire strategy, but if … If it works, we might be able to get Starts Castle back.” (Tomas)

　When Thomas said so, the place was buzzing.

“How do we take down Starts Castle that has more than twice as many troops guarding it?” (Senior Vassal)

　Thomas briefly explained the strategy.

　The more Thomas spoke, the louder the crowd grew.

　It is a ridiculously reckless move, but Thomas could possibly succeed. Because it was that, rather plan.

“If I fail in this mission, you must surrender, Kanses-sama. You are still someone that needs to live.” (Thomas)

　Kanses hesitated a little but nodded.

　After seeing it, Thomas began preparing to carry out his plan to turn the tides.

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