"Hah, I know how absurd it sounds! But we cannot dismiss this matter lightly! That person will undoubtedly become a serious obstacle to our plans…!"

"An obstacle? What kind of obstacle? A mere pen—without sword or magic—is supposed to pose a threat?"

"Well, uh…"

In truth, the general's argument did sound ridiculous.

After ordering him to analyze the factors behind the shifting battle conditions, all that had returned was nonsensical rambling that didn’t align at all.

“A Hero Candidate of the Pen, supposedly having awakened some ancient magic, capable of brainwashing and controlling people’s minds, and possessing some mysterious power …