"The Talented Dragon Hides Its Claws" ~ The Eldest Son of the Baron Family, Called Useless, is Actually One of the World's Strongest ~ - Episode 47

The next day, Ryu and the Baron of the Border took several dozen knights and headed out to scout the route to the western front. At the border with the marquisate, there was a vast forest, and once they passed through it, the city where the enemy had set up camp came into view.

“The road here is wide, so it doesn’t seem like it will take much time.”

“If we leave early tomorrow morning, I think we’ll arrive around noon, so as soon as we get there, we’ll set up our tents on the hill where we can overlook the battlefield, and the soldiers will be deployed widely.”

“Oh, by the way, I’m the chief of staff, but I think I’ll be leaving the tent a few times during the war, so please take care of things then.”

“I feel so lonely.”

“Actually, I know that Lord Grace is also good at war-related matters. To be honest, I think the soldiers would feel more at ease following your orders than mine, so please go ahead and give them plenty of instructions.”

This time, since the majority of the army is the Marquis’s forces, the orders will likely be carried out more smoothly by the Marquis, whom we have served for many years, rather than by the newly appointed chief of staff.

“Well, it can’t be helped.”

Well, if it’s Ryu-kun, he’ll be back soon.

If we get through the forest…

“Is that city the enemy stronghold? From here, we can only see a little of the fortifications, but it looks like the walls are lined with soldiers.”

“They’re all set over there too. But in the end, we always win, so that preparation doesn’t really matter.”

“That’s right.”

Even though it is just one city of the Sel Principality, it was built with the assumption of a war against the Empire before forming an alliance with the Empire, so it is quite large-scale and has high fortifications.

Just as Ryu was about to turn on his heel,

“Well then, I guess it’s about time to head back… huh?”

“Hey, Ryu-kun. Why don’t we climb up to the hill while we’re at it?”

“I think it would be better to stop. If the other party becomes aware of Lord Grace’s existence, it is obvious that they will take some kind of action.”

“But you know, we have our proud knights here, including Charlotte, and we also have Ryu-kun, so it should be fine, right?”

In the end, I decided to climb up the hill.

“Wow, what a sight!”

“From above, that city looks relatively easy to attack, doesn’t it?”

“We’ll make that place our primary base and gradually push the front line forward.”

That said, since the principality seems to be betting everything on this one battle, if they lose here, the road to the imperial nation will be relatively easy.

At that moment, a fire spell shot up into the sky over there.

“As I thought, it got found out.”

“It’s okay, it’s okay.”

The gate creaked open, and five cavalrymen burst out.

The speed of the horses is markedly different from the usual, so they are probably a special unit.

“Charlotte”

“Hah!”

The knight commander took up his spear and twisted his body while still on horseback.

And then, throw it at the enemy.

The spear charged through the battlefield at lightning speed, striking directly.

That single spear not only shattered the first person’s skull but also pierced the second person’s abdomen and impaled the third person’s horse’s front leg. In an instant, the unit was half-destroyed.

“Damn it! Is that… Commander Charlotte of the Knights?”

“You monster! We’ll just die in vain if we fight two of them. Let’s go back!”

Ryu and Stingray were watching with their mouths agape.

“Eh…”

“Repelling a special forces unit with just a spear… with just a spear…”

“As expected of our Charlotte!”

“I am deeply honored by your praise.”

The cavalrymen in the back were also nodding in agreement.

It must be a familiar sight for them.

After that, the two who had memorized the terrain with their eyes returned to the empire, satisfied.

On the way home.

“By the way, there’s something I need to tell Lord Grace.”

“Oh, really? I’m curious.”

“Before that, are all the cavalry behind us trustworthy?”

“Of course. They are all subordinates who have fought alongside us for over ten years.”

“Well, that’s a relief.”

Ryu took a breath.

“Recently, I got some information about the hero from a certain source. But since I wasn’t quite sure about it, I kept it a secret until now. However, I think I might as well share it with you this time.”

“Information with low credibility only confuses our allies. But even in the Duke of the Borderlands’ household and the Emperor’s inner circle, we still haven’t been able to get any information on the Hero, so please let us know if you have any.”

Regarding this matter, it’s not that the marquis or the empress’s subordinates are at fault, but rather that the upper echelons of the Empire and the Duchy are quite unique, making it difficult to obtain information. First, the upper echelons of the Empire are composed solely of nobles and priests of the Eldorado faith, making it almost impossible to infiltrate spies. Additionally, since all of them are fervent followers of the Eldorado faith, there are no individuals willing to sell

Ryu began to explain.

“First of all, the enemy heroes are three people: two men and one woman. It seems they are all former students who came from another world.”

“Wow, there’s a school in another world too. Being young might be helpful.”

“Since your mental age is probably low too, it makes things easier in that regard, right?”

“Your ability to handle provocation is probably zero too.”

“Next is about magic, but it seems the two men have ‘Plant Magic’ and ‘Domination Magic,’ while the woman has ‘Necromancy.'”

“These are all amazing spells I’ve never even heard of before.”

“Overall, it’s a magic suited for war, so don’t underestimate it.”

“That’s why the Empire is being so aggressive, even with the newly summoned hero.”

“Shall we discuss their countermeasures again tonight?”

“Got it. Can Charlotte and Stingray help out too?”

“Understood.” “Yes! Understood!”

During the break, the marquis muttered with a sigh.

“Will the imperial sorcerer show up this time?”

“Since it’s a crucial match for the Empire, they will definitely come.”

“I want to believe that, but…”

Since hearing the story of the hero, the marquis’s expression has been slightly dark. It’s only natural, considering that three legendary figures are coming.

In that gloomy atmosphere, only Ryu, as always, had an expression that made it hard to tell whether he was motivated or not.

“Well, we have the strongest knight commander, and our army is among the top five in the empire, so you don’t have to worry too much. Besides, if worst comes to worst, I’ll do my best to handle it. Although, I’d prefer to lounge around in the tent as much as possible.”

Just like that, I stood up with a grunt and straddled the accelerator.

Their backs somehow looked very large to them.

“Baron Arden is quite reliable, isn’t he?”

“Yeah, that’s true. You’re not even an adult yet.”

You haven’t said anything special, and you don’t have a spirited expression, but why do you look so radiant? You really are a mysterious presence, aren’t you?

The next day’s noon.

The Western Front Army formed their lines and stared down the enemy. The soldiers’ fervor rose, intensifying the grim atmosphere.

On the hill stood the general, the chief of staff, and several other military leaders, overlooking the battlefield.

“Ryu-kun, shall we get started soon?”

“Yes. I think now is the best time.”

The border lord gave instructions to the nearby wizard.

“So, you. Nice to meet you.”

“Understood”

The wizard launched a fire spell and caused it to explode in the sky.

“It’s the signal to start the battle! Advance at full speed without breaking formation!”

“Ha!”

The enemy also begins to advance simultaneously, and the distance between the two gradually closes.

And then, a clash.

Bl00d splatters rise, and the battlefield instantly becomes a hell of corpses.

“Kill himmmmmm!!!!!!!”

“These traitors!!!!”

“Repel the invaders！！！！”

“Strike down the traitors with an iron hammer!!!!”

At last, the Western Front has been opened.