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Chapter 91: Advice to Surrender

~Kinu’s Perspective~

When the three of us arrived at the battlefield, a strange sight unfolded before us.

Arto Kingdom’s army was in formation, but there was no sign of movement. But the enemy army was clearly fighting.

It’s probably just Aun and Shinku going on a rampage alone…

Also, when I saw the atmosphere on the battlefield, I knew right away that Ruzark and the others didn’t want a massacre.

「Neesans, what do you think about this situation?」

「Aun and Shinku are rampaging over there.」

「Most likely. The Kingdom’s army probably retreated so as not to get involved.」Nelfie.

「That’s right. Which means that bro and Shinku can go on a rampage as much as they want… If they continue like this, it will end in a massacre…」

Hmm, they’re more out-of-control than I had expected, but it feels like we made it just in time.

「There are three steps necessary to overcome this situation…」Kinu.

「Eh? Can we really stop this!?」Drake

「Nn. First, Drake, you head to the front line in your dragon form, and then let out a roar from a conspicuous place. With that, not only Aun and Shinku, but the enemy commander will also notice your appearance on the battlefield.」

「Certainly, even though it’s already this one-sided, they might even consider surrendering if more backup comes!」Nelfie.

「We can’t stop unless the enemy surrenders. This is an absolute condition. After asking His Highness Ruzark to advise them to surrender, I will use telepathy to stop Aun and Shinku.」

If the enemy does not surrender, we will have no choice but to join the battle so that Aun and Shinku won’t be the sole targets of fear.

I mean, if they still chose not to surrender, then that’s on them.

Also, if we emphasize that we fought for the Arto Kingdom, Ruzark will be able to take care of the rest… I think.

If Ruzark, a member of the royal family, can’t control the soldiers’ perception… I think I’ll probably get very angry with the royal soldiers as well.

This battlefield would have been the graveyard for the Arto Kingdom’s soldiers if Aun and Shinku hadn’t arrived. It’s unreasonable to be afraid of Aun and Shinku as those two are the reason the soldiers are still alive.

「Okay, let’s do this, Kinu-neesan!」

Anger was welling up inside me, but Drake’s words brought me back to my senses.

「I’ll climb on Drake’s back. If he gets attacked, I’ll heal him while focusing on defensive maneuvers.」Nelfie.

「Nn. In the worst case, I’ll join the rampage too. Drake, roar with all you’ve got.」

With a wry smile on his face, Drake transformed into his dragon form. Carrying Nelfie on his back, he flapped his wings and soared into the sky.

I used [Light and Flame Life] to stand out and moved to the front through the army’s formation.

I immediately found the second prince Ruzark and approached him.

「Your Highness Ruzark, I need your help to stop Aun and Shinku. Drake will roar, so when the battle stops for a moment, advise the enemy to surrender.」

「Kinu-san! I’ve been waiting for you! I’m sorry. Because of my incompetence…」

「It’s fine. Anyway, it’s something that only Your Highness can do… so please.」

「Understood. Kinu-san… where are you going?」

「I am going to the front line. …If the enemy does not surrender, we three will also go on a rampage.」

Hearing those words, the eyes of the second prince Ruzark and Legenda widened.

Those words should have conveyed our resolve.

Let’s move to the front line quickly.

When I turned around to face the enemy army, Drake was flying around in the sky and was getting ready to attract the attention of the people below.

And he spread his wings wide and unleashed a roar over the center of the battlefield.

『GYARUROOOOOOOO! ! !』

Hmm, 70 points… maybe.

I wish he would have roared with a little more anger and killing intent.

In addition, if he had added a slight Breath, he would’ve gotten full marks…

Even so, the battlefield fell silent for a moment.

Aun and others should have stopped now. I have to use telepathy right away.

≪Aun, Shinku can you hear me?≫

≪Y-Yeah. Why are you guys here?≫

≪Kinu-sama! Is Drake alright?!≫

≪Nn. Drake is already cured. So don’t overdo it.≫

≪Thank you for worrying about me, bro, Shinku-neesan! But I’m completely healed now!≫

≪I see. Hmmm, I suppose this is enough then. Shinku, have you calmed down too?≫

≪If Drake is okay, then we’ll let them go with this. However, if they don’t surrender, I will exterminate all the Empire’s worthless bugs.≫

≪Both of you step back for now. Ruzark will advise them to surrender.»

Shortly after, Drake descended to where I was.

When Aun and Shinku arrived at the same place, the voice of His Highness Ruzark began to resound through the voice expansion magic tool.

『Ibrudia Empire Army, listen carefully! This… truly is our last advice.

You have already seen the difference in power!

In addition to the current two, three more warriors have just arrived on the battlefield. All five of the Arto Kingdom’s greatest military forces have gathered!

I have to say that continuing this war any further is inhumane and immoral!

Even if it’s a war, lives shouldn’t be wasted.

I expect you to make the “right choice” as soldiers of the Empire…』

Then, the answer came back immediately.

『Even if we, the Imperial Army, are reduced down to the last man, we will not stop fightin–

W-What?! Why are you here!

Oi! Stop, gahhh! !』

What happened?

The response suddenly stopped…

『Sorry! I am Colonel Jeff Beck of the Imperial Army! I will be taking command of the army from here onwards. And, the Ibrudia Empire Army will surrender to the Arto Kingdom Army! Throw down your weapons! We accept to become prisoners of war! So please stop any further attacks!』

The person who was talking changed halfway through. Internal strife… perhaps?

Aun and Shinku have already calmed down, and a storm of cheers rose from Arto Kingdom’s army.

It worked out for the time being… I guess.

All that’s left is for His Highness Ruzark to settle the war.

It will be hard… but he should be able to do something about it.