Reincarnated Aristocrat Chapter 174: Lithia’s Request

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“Pardon me, Ars-sama, I apologize for barging in unexpectedly.” (Lithia)

　Lithia, who visited the fort, apologized as she greeted me.

“Why are you here?”

“When I heard that Ars-sama was going off to a big battle, I couldn’t help but worry…… I may not be able to help you, but may I stay by your side?” (Lithia)

　Lithia has asked me this.

　Frankly, I was happy that she asked me to allow her to stay by my side.

　I could tell that she was genuinely concerned about me, without any guile or agendas.

　However, if Lithia stays with me, there is a risk that if something happens to me, she will be involved in such a situation.

　I don’t want to see her miserable.

“I’m very happy about it. But I can’t put Lithia-sama in danger. There are safer places to stay…”

“I don’t like that!” (Lithia)

　When I tried to refuse, Lithia interrupted my words with a loud cry.

“I can’t just be in a safe place, while Ars-sama is in a dangerous place…” (Lithia)

　There were tears in Lithia’s eyes.

“I’m sure Ars-sama will be victorious. With Ars-sama’s power, those who you have discovered have talent and become your vassals cannot lose. Therefore, I will never be in danger. There is none who will defeat you.” (Lithia)

　Lithia has looked at me with a determined gaze.

　My mind wavered as to what I should do.

　Although Lithia didn’t have any knowledge of warfare, I felt somewhat reassured if she was next to me.

　I wanted her to be with me, not that I had any rational reason to want her to be with me, but I did.

“I think it’s better for Milord’s wife to be with him.” (Mireille)

　From behind, Mireille said this.

“I think she should stay with us. She’s also a woman, so she might be able to give you some ideas that we haven’t thought of.” (Mireille)

“… Well, Mireille is also a woman right…?”

“Oh yeah, that is true. Hahaha, I forgot.” (Mireille)

　Mireille laughs heartily.

　Well, it may be better not to see her as a woman.

　However, Mireille’s opinion help me made up my mind.

　With Lithia there, I feel more secure mentally, and she might be able to give me some good ideas when I’m stuck.

“ I understand, Licia-sama. Please stay by my side.”

　When I say so, Lithia smiles like a carefree angel,

“I will!” (Lithia)

　She replied.

~Ritsu’s Perspective~

　At the front line, Ritsu, who was in command, was waiting in the camp for the report of the scouts who had been sent to investigate the enemy’s movements.

　The time and movement are as I expected, the scouts soon came to me.

“I was inspecting the enemy situation, and the enemy army has started to move!” (Scout)

“Have they attacked?” (Ritsu)

“Yes! The last time they didn’t attack in large numbers, but this time they seem to be launching a massive combined offensive!” (Scout)

“How is the morale of the enemy army?” (Ritsu)

“It seems to be high!” (Scout)

“Who is in command?” (Ritsu)

“It seems that Rantork Loader, a well-known general in Sights, is at the forefront. He is a very brave general, and with Rantork’s younger brother Trapper Loader, Bal Rog, Leviton Markland, and Lopat Termica. It seems those generals are also participating in the battle.” (Scout)

　According to the information I have in hand, Rantork Loader and Trapper Loader appear to be capable generals who have achieved numerous results during the civil war of Sights.

　Others are also well known. I don’t know exactly what they’re capable of because he can’t appraise others as Ars-sama can, but since they’ve been successful in battle, it’s unlikely that they’re incompetent.

　There seems to be no doubt that they stopped waiting and invaded in earnest.

　It would have been ideal if they had simply given up and left, but that didn’t seem to work out so well.

(But is the enemy’s morale still high? …In the first match, I thought that the magic of Charlotte and Musha was fierce and instilled fear in the enemy army. However, the enemy general may be an excellent commander.) (Ritsu)

　The enemy soldiers must have been watching the scene of their allies burning to death.

　The soldiers who didn’t see it are likely to have heard about it from the soldiers who went to the battle.

　There will always be those who tell others about the horrible sight they saw, and there will always be those who spread the word to their friends.

　I’m not sure if I would be able to maintain morale if I were leading Sights’ army and the soldiers were traumatized by what they witnessed.

(If they’re coming anyway, we need to take action.) (Ritsu)

　It is very difficult to pass through this camp, which is defended by Charlotte and her mages, no matter how many of them there are.

　However, if the number is large enough, it is possible for them to break through.

　Believing that it wouldn’t be the same as last time, Ritsu began to plan new tactics for unforeseen situations.

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