The Great Hall after Usato and Inugami leave.

The three remaining members, Rose, Sigurd, and Sergio, turned their gaze to Lloyd, who was sitting on the throne with his arms crossed.

「...... Do you know anything about the Fallboa that attacked usato?"

"I don't know much about that yet......

The Fall Boa is a monster that focuses on "forests" and "plains". This led to an attack on the Usatos who had not yet reached the plains. If it were a coincidence, I wouldn't call Rose, the leader of the rescue team, and Sigurd, the commander of the Knights.

Sergio, who had been standing behind Lloyd's words, took a step forward and expressed his opinion.

"We crossed the plains and interrogated the bandits who attacked the braves, and they said that there were fewer monsters than in any other time. However, after all, they are the words of sinners from neighboring countries, so they are not credible enough to be believed."

"No, I'll believe it...... Judging from the words of the bandits, the fact that there were few monsters in the plains meant that they had fled the place. So where did you run to? It's decided...... It's the opposite direction from where something scary is coming."

Lloyd says as he suppresses his forehead at Sergio's words.

It has finally arrived. The coming enemy is ...... The enemy will not lick his own country and hang on to him, as he did in the last battle. They should march with the intention of taking possession of the Lingle Kingdom with all their might.

Sigurd, who had been silent, spoke to the troubled Lloyd, knowing that it would be rude.

"Demon King's Army...... Is it?"

"Yes, it's finally coming."

An invader who leads a different race and tries to attack the kingdom of Ringle with a vicious monster at the forefront. I would like to avoid war if possible, but I have decided that it is futile from the previous unquestioned invasion.

"Commander Sigurd, notice to all captains...... Keep your army ready, ready to move at any time."

"Hah!

"Hmm......"

Lloyd nods in satisfaction as Sigurd responds forcefully to Lloyd's order. Sigurd then bowed reverently and walked out of the great hall to prepare his army.

Next, Lloyd turns his gaze to Rose, a woman who is completely different from Sigurd, with her back against the wall and her arms crossed.

"Rose ......"

"I know, Master Lloyd, I just need to check on the invasion of the Demon Lord's army."

「...... I'm sorry."

"Don't worry, I'm aware that I'm the fastest in the country, so can I see it in the depths of the plains, near the border?"

"Oh, probably around that...... I'm grateful that you're not here."

In the plains there is a road that divides into three countries.

The first is the Lingle Kingdom, the second is the neighboring country, and the third is the "Demon King Territory" across the area infested with monsters by a large river. It used to be a dangerous area called "Kouro Pass", but it was quickly occupied as soon as the Demon King appeared.

"Then I'll leave after dark."

Isn't it dangerous!? Dear Rose!!"

I know Sergio is going to stop.

If the Demon Lord's army really approaches, it is safe to assume that a large number of monsters are flowing into this area. But it's the kingdom of Ringle, the former battalion captain Rose—most demons would literally swoop him down.

"Rose...... Will you return to the position of battalion commander as before?"

I can't help but throw the words at Rose, who turns her back on me and tries to walk away.

I knew I was going to be rejected, but I couldn't help but ask.

「...... I don't want to go back. Besides, I'm not the pretty person that Lloyd thinks I am."

"After all, I don't want to talk about that matter--"

"I'm dragging it, I can't forget it, this wound won't let me forget the fact that they're dead."

Pointing to her right eye, which does not open, Rose gradually loses her tone. Ostensibly, she refused to return because of her right eye, but after all, "that incident" left a deep scar that could be said to be a tragedy for her.

"It's a good opportunity, shall I tell you why I created the rescue team?"

"That's ...... What's that?"

Rose's eyes stared into Lloyd's. He is almost frightened by the jade eyes that seem to draw him in, but as a king...... Look back as the lord of a country.

The rescue team contributed to the victory in the previous battle. It was none other than Lloyd who acknowledged its existence, but the reason for its existence was not heard from Rose herself. Wanting to save lives is certainly secondary. This woman seems to have a different purpose.

"I—"

He covers his right eye with his right hand, shakes his shoulders as to what's funny, and contorts the corners of his mouth. The words that were uttered with an expression that could not be imagined from her usual girlfriend were unexpected for both Lloyd and Sergio.

"I want a subordinate who doesn't die."

"A subordinate who doesn't die" is what she wants. "It's unreal," Lloyd thought to himself, and at the same time, the image of a boy came to mind.