Shadow Court Magician Chapter 22: Plan for the Future

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~Kerich’s Perspective~

　The Libra Brigade, when its name was officially listed in the military, some people were laughing at the name.

　Kerich, the second prince of this country.

“Quite the dreamy name, that only my sister can think of.” (Kerich)

　Laughed at Sicily’s naming sense.

“Maybe it was due to the legend of the Magician of Balance, but those who are accompanying my sister. How useless, a garbage librarian from the Royal Library, and a mad dog who killed his colleague?” (Kerich)

I also heard that the brigade has many old soldiers, according to the words of one of my close associates, but I didn’t hear it on the spot, so I don’t know the truth.

~Leon’s Perspective~

　—The point is that the princess is being ridiculed, but from the perspective of a prince of the country and the second-ranked in the line of succession to the throne, it is probably justified.

　Kerich had some power in the military, and his rank was that of a General. He has the power to command three divisions. His sister only has a brigade and a handful of soldiers and officers. His younger sister who has only a mish mash of reject soldiers will be a target of ridicule.

　While I was calmly analyzing the report, Chloe’s cheeks puffed up like air-filled sacs.

“Leon-sama is terrible. Which side are you on?” (Chloe)

“Of course the princess’.”

“If so, please talk back. The princess is being ridiculed.” (Chloe)

“It’s no use arguing when they won’t be able to hear it. It is also a fact that we are a bunch of idiots, mad dogs, and old soldiers. I can’t argue with that.”

　“Who’s a mad dog?” Victor asked, and he didn’t correct me on the part about being with someone useless and with old soldiers.

“My nickname in the library is ‘Salary Thief’. It’s probably known to Kerich. But that’s fine. It would be awkward if he became wary of us now.”

“… That maybe true. Still the other day, Kerich’s minions put us in quite the pinch.” (Chloe)

　He may be referring to the isolated incident of the 8th Infantry. The second prince Kerich’s trickery trapped Sicily and nearly killed her in battle.

“But Leon-sama brilliantly saved me from that predicament. As long as Leon-sama is there, I don’t think I need to be worried about my brother pulling anything.” (Sicily)

“Well, I’ll protect you no matter what situation passes.”

　I’ve said it quite casually, Victor and Chloe glanced at my face.

“Leon-sama casually spews out women-killer lines.” (Chloe)

“Leon is a natural womanizer.” (Victor)

　The two worked together and shared their thoughts about men and women. They talked as if they’re mentally similar to that of the students in the academy.

“As I said, it’s not a waste if the enemy picks on us, because it gives us time to grow.”

“We expand the Libra Brigade before her highness’ brother gets serious in interfering with us?” (Victor)

“Yes. We will participate in several battles and establish ourselves as a force to be reckoned with. We will raise the princess’s rank so that she can compete with Kerich.”

“In that case, we should get her promoted to a general and reform the corrupt military.” (Victor)

“That’s not bad either.”

　That was my reply.

“Anyway, let’s win the upcoming war and rise from a brigadier general to a major general. Then we can expand our brigade to the size of a division.”

“To do that, we have to be dispatched to the front line.” (Victor)

“That’s right. Well, it’s as good as done.”

　When I said that, the eyes of the people around focused on me, but I didn’t mention a word about the scheme I had plotted.

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