The Place Where He Was Reincarnated Was Hell - The 300-Year-Old Frontier Defense Line of the Margrave Family - Episode 15

The town of Vanguard is beginning to show slight signs of spring.

Despite this, the training ground still retained vestiges of winter.

Our breath was slightly white, and the frost that remained on the ground in places made a crunching sound with every step.

The sunlight shining through the thin clouds was pale in color, and every time the sharp, cold wind brushed against my skin, I felt as if my heart was getting colder too.

Victor took a deep breath to shake off the slightly cold air and looked down at the proclamation in front of him.

It was announced throughout Vanguard just the other day.

It clearly states that the conscription age will be lowered from 18 to 15.

“Well, I guess that’s what happens.”

Even when I mutter it to myself, to be honest, it feels like a slight sense of déjà vu.

If the war situation becomes so dire,

I thought this was going to happen.

It was clear that he was in a cornered situation.

My father, Darius’ conscription order

This is obvious from the reports so far.

Still, when I read the text like this, I suppose it’s inevitable that I feel a weight on my shoulders.

In the end, it was a matter of settling things or taking a stance towards Vanguard as a whole.

In that sense, I was on the front lines at the age of 10.

……. No matter how you look at it

If you’re of normal sensibility, I think even 15 years old is too early.

Well, there’s nothing I can do about it.

You’re saying such sweet things

There is no room for error.

In the first place, the soldiers who serve in the Vanguard undergo rigorous training from the age of 6 to 18.

That is why the soldiers of the Vanguard territory are incomparable to those of other territories.

He has a strong spirit, but…

Lowering that age to 15 would, simply put, result in a decline in the training of soldiers.

You don’t fight ordinary monsters.

Kill Eclipse.

There’s no doubt the number of casualties will be far greater than ever before.

But if we don’t

The current war situation is so dire that there is nothing that can be done.

I believe the conscription age will be gradually lowered, but it has been shortened by three years all at once.

It seems that we need to send soldiers to the front lines as soon as possible…

____However, the more I think about the possibility of the number of victims increasing in the future, the more my shoulders feel heavy and my heart aches.

I died halfway through my life in my previous life,

Even so, he was an adult, over 20 years old. Vanguard’s soldiers died at around 15 years old.

Nothing to gain, nothing to do.

It all ends at that age.

As I was thinking that, Victor

Suddenly, a voice comes.

“…Lord Victor, I see you have some thoughts about that decree.”

Standing there was Alfons von Adler, the son of the Commander of the Knights, Lois.

His black hair was cut short, and in contrast to his gentle face, the arm holding the sword had incredible muscle lines visible, and it was clear that his muscle mass had increased since last year.

He is 14 years old this year.

This decree means that they will officially be on the front lines next year.

“Alfonse.

… I knew this was going to happen, but the number of victims will increase in the future. It’s complicated when you see it in action.

When I showed him the paper, Alfons nodded slightly and continued with a serious expression.

“Indeed…Lord Victor!!

In that case!! Let’s destroy Eclipse so that there will be fewer casualties!!”

His eyes are straight and without the slightest bit of hesitation. I envy his bottomless cheerfulness, but I think there’s also a sense of responsibility and resolve behind it as the son of the commander of the knights.

Then, as if by some gentle breeze, Clarissa von Schwarz, daughter of Vice Commander Rainel, appeared.

With her long hair tied up in a ponytail, her dashing posture makes her look as if she is wearing the wind itself.

She is also 14 years old.

He’s five years older than I.

“But Vanguard’s son will have to start at age 10… Honestly, I think that’s way too early. Even for us, 15 is too early. Levin-sama is an exception. Well, with Victor-sama’s strength, I guess it can’t be helped.”

Clarissa had a slightly sarcastic smile on her face, but there was trust in her eyes.

I shrugged and laughed.

“No, Clarice. We’re in a slightly different position, though. I think it’s a bit early. But once you’re on the battlefield, it’s the same. Age won’t be an issue. I’ll eradicate Eclipse and light the fire of Vanguard’s future. I’ll survive no matter what, and I’ll win.”

Even though I say it myself, it’s a little embarrassing.

It may seem very grandiose.

I know it’s a bold declaration, but I couldn’t do it unless I said it and motivated myself.

Alfonse replied with a vigorous nod.

“Of course! I have trained hard, inspired by my father. I am willing to shed as much bl00d and sweat as I can to defeat that monster.”

Clarissa also brushed her hair lightly and smiled.

“Fufu, I don’t want to fall behind Alfons. I’ll get ahead of him. I want to surprise Lord Victor.”

Hearing that confident voice, a smile naturally comes to my face.

Previously, due to their positions, their relationship had been somewhat distant, but over the past year of rigorous joint training, their bond has deepened, and it has become normal for them to speak to each other in a more casual tone.

But Alfonse has a more aggressive tone to him.

I am also the second son of the Vanguard family.

There are probably some parts that require careful consideration.

That feels good to me right now.

Before I lose my enthusiasm,

Let’s get to the story.

That’s what you should do in times like this.

I feel like a red archer speaking with his back.

I’m kind of good at projection.

He smiles nihilistically and traces it on.

“I’ll tell you, I plan to train even more thoroughly this year.

…Can you keep up?」

He deliberately mixed in a provocative tone.

Alphonse and Clarissa exchanged glances and both grinned.

“Not superior.”

“Of course.”

Lines like this, which seem to encourage competition, have a light-hearted ring to them.

Behind them, in the training grounds, young soldiers were sweating and practicing with wooden swords, spears, and magic.

Even though these days are bloody and painful, there is only one reason why I can look forward.

To win “the battle someday.”

“Well then, let’s go.”

As I readied my sword, Clarissa deployed a wind magic circle at my feet, and Alfonse lightly spun his two-handed sword around and readied himself.

It was as if there was an unspoken signal between them, and practice began at the same time, a habit that had become ingrained in them over the past year.

“Woohooo!”

Alfonse leapt in first and swung his two-handed sword down.

I dodge with a light step, but Clarice sends a wind blade flying from the side.

I couldn’t help but chuckle at the impressive combination, but I also wrapped myself in lightning magic and instantly countered her attack.

After a moment, I countered Alfonse…

In this way, it is more like intense training between friends than a fight.

However, the reason I feel so excited is probably because in just a year, we will be comrades on the same battlefield, and we will truly be eating from the same pot.

There’s been a lot of bl00d and tears.

I think I can get through this with these friends…

That certainly seems to be the case.

… a lot is going on, but my father is also standing firm on the front lines.

For us, too, this past year.

It has to be something meaningful.

Our swords clashed, sparks of magical power flying. The sharp sound of the blow echoed through the cold air, and I felt a faint heat rise deep in my chest.

The battlefield will never be easy

In this way, we have friends who look forward together.

If we help each other, we might be able to make it work.

That’s all there is to it

It was the driving force for me to take the next step.

“Now, next time!!!

　Let’s do it straight through!!

　Alphonse! Clarice!

　Bring it on!!!”

Our future is a tough one.

I honestly thought things would work out somehow.

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_________Ahh…..

Think about various things.

I don’t think I’ve ever felt more fulfilled than I did at that moment.

Everyone did their best.

Me too.

Considering his previous life, he would have become a completely different person.

I’m not saying I didn’t feel a sense of obligation. I was in a position where I had to do it.

Even Alphonse.

Even Clarice.

That’s true for everyone.

We did everything we could.

How precious this time is

It’s important… to me

What a relief it was.

The water that spilled out will never return to its original position. If this were a dream, how happy I would be.

Such ordinary things are precious.

_____everytime

　　　　You only understand after you lose it.