The Second Son of The Marquis Runs Away from Home ~ Lacking Talent, He Abandons Everything and Becomes an Adventurer ~ - 94

Chapter 94: Strategy

After finishing the conversation, we returned to the tent to discuss the upcoming plans, now including my older brother.

“For now, we’ve prepared defenses to handle multiple large creatures… but that’s about it.”

Everyone nodded at my words, and I continued while checking the map.

“The enemy’s attacks seem sporadic, but they’ve created a situation where we don’t know when they’ll strike, aiming to exhaust our side. However, to carry this out, the mastermind should be in a position where they can confirm our location.”

“The boss is not in the Earl’s territory but in the Duke’s territory, right?”

“Yes, whether it’s gathering information through familiars or any other means, we should consider that they can launch such precise attacks only from the Duke’s territory, which is adjacent to the royal capital and has increased its forces.”

Considering only those who escaped to the Earl Orshiron’s territory and the residents, the number of magical creatures that attacked so far didn’t match. Moreover, given that magical creatures only appeared from the Duke’s territory, it’s highly likely that the one controlling them is in the Duke’s territory.

“Either way, we’re stuck at a standstill. If we don’t defeat them, we won’t be able to expect support from the Empire.”

“Well, but how many soldiers do you plan to take for the attack? Even though there are no wounded thanks to the Holy Maiden’s efforts, considering defense, it still seems tough with even half the numbers.”

“We won’t bring any soldiers. It’ll be just me, Aria, and Serena.”

Everyone, except my brother and Aria’s group, showed surprised expressions at my words. Since it seemed my explanation was insufficient, I decided to state the reasons.

“For one, there’s little merit in going with a large army. The opponents are creatures that, at the very least, rival the monsters on the Gulsio Continent. Even if they’re knights, casualties will occur, and if our numbers increase, we won’t be able to handle unforeseen circumstances.”

“So, it’s better not to bring them in the first place to reduce the burden, is that it?”

“Yes, and secondly, while we can handle the attack with just us, to defend the royal capital, we need a considerable number. I want to allocate soldiers and knights there.”

“I see…”

“I want you, my brother, to continue defending the royal capital. Even if the enemy attacks in a different way, you should be able to handle it, right?”

“Yeah, I won’t make the same mistake again.”

My brother nodded firmly. With the course of action decided, we moved on to the next topic.

“Next, the magical creatures attacking us. Take a look at this.”

Saying so, I placed Greb’s sword and the crystal removed from the magical creatures on the table. The crystal had already lost its radiance.

As I had seen, the crystals attached to the sword and magical creatures seemed to be the same. Presumably, it’s a magical tool that can turn people into monsters and control them.

“…Are you saying our own people were made to kill each other?”

“Yes… but not everyone. There is a possibility of rescuing some.”

“Is that true!?”

The Knight Commander was astonished at my words. While nodding, I explained the possibility.

“It’s impossible for those who have become magical creatures, but for those who have wielded this weapon, regaining sanity might be possible if they let go of the weapon or destroy it.”

“I see… but how did you find out?”

“The guy we captured yesterday was still alive even after losing the weapon. Once he wakes up, I plan to extract information from him, but…”

“Excuse me.”

At that point, a soldier entered the tent and knelt in front of me.

“The captured individual has awakened.”