Translated by Cadmar
Chapter 269 - The Start of the War
"You know what you've done, don't you?"
"Yes, Carlos-same. I burned their storages to delay their advance."
"Burned? It’s not that simple. I will put what you have done into the message it sent. Those actions say that ’the flames of war have been raised’."
"No, no, my lord. I was trying to buy time so that we would not have to fight the Memento family."
"Ars, do you think that the great noble family of Memento will remain silent after being humiliated? The Mementos, one of the three great aristocrats, suffered a blow when the talks between the three families were about to begin, as requested by the archbishop. Don't you see what this means?"
"...... It means that even while they were trying to fight for leadership within the other two noble families, a state of weakness was shown by them. If that is the case, they won’t be able to show face and may have to step back if the talks are accepted... So what I did was something that they cannot ignore..."
"Yes, that's right. What you did may have bought us some time, but it has now given them another solid reason to fight us. More than that, their will to fight may have also been strengthened."
“I apologize for my actions. I was only trying to be helpful. What will be the next course of action?"
“What next? That is a difficult question. Fortunately, they probably haven't identified the person who did that. Didn’t you say something about your flying ship? They don't know who that thing belongs to."
“They could find out soon enough. I came back here in almost a straight line. The was seen from the ground as it flew through the air, and if the Mementos gather witnesses, it is only a matter of time before they find out that the ship came back to Fontana's encampment."
"If that is the case, it will be difficult to try acting ignorant of the situation. In the end, it might be best to fight."
“Fight?"
"The Memento family will be disgraced if things continue as they are. If they were to beat us, they would have their honor secured and also take custody of the king. However, what do you think will happen if they fight us and don’t win?”
“If they don’t win, their position will worsen, won't it? If talks begin in that situation, they would have to shy away. In other words, one of the other two noble families would have to take leadership."
"Yes, that's right. But if the position of the Memento family falls, Noble Family that will take charge between the two remaining families is almost certain. The Three Noble Alliance is an alliance of the three great nobles, but not all of them are of the same rank."
“That means that if it were not a three-way battle for leadership, the noble family that would be in charge would have already been decided? The Reinzatz family is the most powerful, right? I see. So the Memento family is in a hurry to take the King's by force because of that."
“Exactly. If this is the case, the means available are limited. We would protect the King from the Mementos. Then, we will make an agreement with the Reinzatz family, who would be the most probably of taking over leadership, in advance and hand over the king. The feud with the Memento family might remain, but considering what would happen afterward, that situation would be best."
"I understand. In that case, I will depart immediately."
"...... Wait a minute. Where are you going, Ars?"
“Where? It is a prerequisite for 'us to win against the Memento family’, no? So, I was thinking of launching a surprise attack on them... Are surprise attacks not allowed?
“No, they are. Yet, the opponents’ numbers are far greater than yours. Do you have a chance, Ars?"
"Of course, Carlos-same. Rather, I think now is the only time where we can act to actively win against the Memento family. I burned their food to gain time, and that time is a precious thing."
“Even though you say you burned their food, it wasn’t all of it. Will everything go alright?"
“I cannot say that it will be absolutely fine, but I can definitely do some things that I can gain credit from. May I go now?"
“Alright. I will allow the Barcan Army to depart. We will have to side with the Reinzatz family to come out unscathed. Failure is not an option, Ars."
"Yes. I swear to you that we will dedicate our victory to you, Carlos-sama."
What the hell.
I burned their food to buy more time, instead, it signaled the start of a war.
Even so, a victory over the Mementos would make a big difference in this troublesome situation.
Then, it could be said that now is our chance.
The magic stone of the Immortal Bone Dragon was used to set fire to the pantry this time, and its mana reserves were depleted.
It is no longer possible to summon an Ice Spirit to create a large ice ball in the air.
In that case, this type of situation must not be missed.
Thus, I left my airship behind, climbed onto Valkyries, and began marching my army south — toward the Memento Army.
What the hell arse? You're as OP as you're dumb!
What about all the territories in between?
Christ. Did the Japanese not learn anything from their false flag operations in ww2. You started negotiations while simultaneously attacking the enemy army. They have almost no choice but to fight you.
Thank youuuuuuuuu!!!
thnxx for the chapter!