Omniscient First-Person’s Viewpoint

Historia uttered words completely different from the thoughts in her head.

“that’s right. That’s when Maximilien tried to interfere, Huey and I blocked it. I thought I barely knocked it down…”

“Ah, I get it. So, is Navida here?”

The information that I am the king of humans and the existence of Yuel were left out, but other than that, it is extremely close to the truth. They succeeded in convincing the regressors to a story that made sense.

“I understand. So what? Hughes must have been of great help to me, so you’re going to make me a hostage?”

“Ahaha. That can’t be. How dare you ask someone like your father as a hostage? I can’t, and even if I did, I wouldn’t accept it.”

‘Shit. I’m sorry about something…’

Did you think of giving it if you could?

shit. I don’t know if I didn’t know, but I feel bad for no reason because I know the truth because of mind reading. you will get revenge someday Even if you’re taken hostage, I’ll save you after worrying you a lot!

While I let go of my anger, Hilde giggled and revealed the hostage.

“Take it easy! Shay’s hostages are the princess and her maid!”

“A princess?”

The regressor was surprised and asked back. It was because the hostage target was so unexpected.

‘The princess and I won’t have much to do with this episode, right? Besides, if you’re going to take the princess, the leader of the resistance, as a hostage, you have to let the resistance go unnoticed, right? Until the contract is over, I won’t be able to directly or indirectly harm the hostages.’

Rather, it is something to be thankful for. It’s a balance calculation, but there’s nothing better. The regressor tried to nod his head coldly.

‘In the first place, I didn’t have much involvement with the princess in this episode. I don’t know if it’s the last episode, but it doesn’t matter what happens…’

However, the regressor did not nod at the offer, which he had to accept of course. In her mind, the past that did not exist this time flashes by. It only brings out memories tied to a specific person rather than a general flashback, but it was a pretty good clue anyway, so I read my thoughts as much as I could.

In the second playthrough, the regressor tried to run away from the military conscription order. At that time, when he escaped to the nations through the resistance, he encountered the princess. The princess, who was a seasoned leader, suggested becoming a resistance, but the regressor, who was afraid of fighting, refused and headed to the nations. I was attacked and died.

In the third round, the regressors realized the need for strength and committed themselves to the Resistance. Compared to the second round, the princess, who was less experienced, had doubts and tested the regressor, but soon they became deeply trusting. Under the full support of the princess, he steadily developed his strength while learning the techniques of the forgotten kingdom. I was able to quickly build up my strength thanks to the practical experience gained from going back and forth between the ritual qigong learned in the 1st and 2nd rounds.

After that, in the process of being caught up in a big incident, the number of times she went through the resistance gradually decreased… but the princess was a friend of the regressor for quite a long time.

Even if it’s not this round.

The regressor spoke as his heart told him.

“no.”

Until now, the regressor had been in talks. Even if it was unpleasant, I didn’t try to use my strength and tried to continue the conversation.

But now it’s different.

It’s as ferocious as if you’re about to pull out a knife. It’s not a sharp killing intent towards the enemy, but a childlike violence to use a group until he gets what he wants. It’s just that the size of its power is that of a demon god.

“Did you tell me? I don’t like hostages very much. whoever it is.”

“How are you?”

Hilde smiled awkwardly, but the regressor’s expression sank even more.

So far, only limited efforts have been made to achieve the goal. But… if the regressor decides to go wild, a country will perish no matter how long it takes. Especially if it’s an army that has been steadily destroyed in the last few rounds, it will be easier.

The regressor put his hand on the hilt of the cherry tree and growled.

“Do you know that I came all the way here to be manipulated while taking hostages? Give it back right away.”

Terrible momentum emanates from the regressor. That momentum was directed towards Hilde. Of course, since Hilde was on my lap, I was also hit by the momentum.

Hilde asked me as if she was embarrassed.

“Ugh. This is difficult. I don’t think we should protest here with the safety of the hostages. Father, how can you not?”

No, if you ask me now, I can’t help you. My hands are shaking too.

“Hughes.”

damn it came too I answered slightly servilely.

“Ah yes.”

“I consider you a colleague. If you are taken hostage or whatever, I will feel very dirty.”

You were even thinking of selling me as a hostage just a moment ago!

…Of course, that’s not what I meant.

Regressors are quite devoted to those they once accept as their allies. It was like that just a little while ago. When Navida tries to take me away. The regressor rushed at once even though he knew he could never win. If he did something wrong, he might have died, but the regressor had no regrets about his actions.

It is the same now.

“You wouldn’t have suggested taking your friend and the princess hostage yourself. However, if only under those conditions were we able to negotiate…if the princess accepted it even if she wasn’t attacked…”

The emotions felt from the regressor are a bit of disappointment. It’s a very minor difference, but the difference makes a big difference in my future destiny.

Not this round, until the next round.

‘Admit it. Hughes is an oddity. Never in all the episodes has things gone so smoothly. It’s definitely thanks to Hughes. But… I’m still not sure. Can I really trust him?’

ability and incompetence. Among them, I’m definitely on the competent side. But to the regressor, that part is not so important.

“Hughes. Please answer me. where are they?”

“Uh… that’s it. I’ll be there soon…”

It was right after I finished talking.

The door burst open and Tyr appeared, with a parasol over one shoulder and a golem over the other. Tyr looked around and found me.

“phew!”

Tyr smiled happily at me and strode in a straight line. His steps were powerful, but his stride was short, so it took him quite a while to get closer.

Currently, next to Historia, he is the most reliable companion and ally who is friendly to me. The founder of vampires, Tirkanjaka.

It’s too bad. If it wasn’t for the saintess who was behind the military power, it would have been my great strength. I couldn’t be with him because taking Tyr would only lead to destruction and slaughter.

I greeted Tyr.

“It seems like a long time. I’m sorry I left without saying anything. I have something to do…”

Tyr showed the shoulder on the side of the golem.

“I heard a story from this doll. He said he went alone to negotiate. I understand what you mean, but how could you leave without saying a word? Weren’t you worried? But… why are you doing that?”

Tyr, who had been welcoming me, tilted his head when he saw our confrontation with the regressor. He realized that the regressor’s expression was unusual.

Still, Tyr has the means to solve this problem. To be precise, on Tyr’s shoulder.

I called Golem.

“Ab.”

It took a little while for the golem to respond to my words, probably because it must have been quite busy.

[This is A.B., a military communications corpsman. You. Did the persuasion work well?]

“Not yet. ab. Mr. Shay is concerned about the safety of the princess he respects.”

[Dear princess…? Are you calling Jerien Grandiomor?]

“Yes. Are you wondering about safety? Can you call me?”

The golem tilted its head and spoke somewhere while maintaining the connection.

[Yerien Grandiomor. There is someone looking for you. Positive. Shay is concerned about your safety… Pause. If you shout into the main officer’s ear, it doesn’t reach the golem. Tuning doesn’t work that way. Stop sleeping! Even if you overlap your lips and say something, it won’t get through! It’s not that kind of structure, and even if it were possible, I’d reject it with all my might!]

I can’t read thoughts, but I can roughly guess what the situation is. Is this the conversation the king of the military nation has with the princess of the ruined nation? It’s really dignified and gentle. The future of the military is bright. It was so bright that the soldiers would have shed tears if they saw it.

After a conversation that seemed neither dignified nor dangerous, the golem came to a dramatic conclusion.

[Positive. Due to the nature of sympathy, you should be able to convey your voice as long as you stay in contact with the main building as much as possible. I’d like to hug her back… but…]

Abbie’s voice, which seemed reluctant to something, became smaller, and the princess’s voice gradually came into play. It was indistinct, like talking to someone’s back, but the princess’s voice was audible.

[Shay ball? did you find me? I’m sorry… I’m sorry for worrying you, but I’m also happy that you came to visit me… Ehehe…]

It’s an innocent and innocent voice that makes all tension disappear just by listening to it. It is not safe, so you can feel the comfortable atmosphere from the voice. It’s probably quite different from the princess in the regressor’s memory.

‘for a moment. what. A hostage?’

The fairly flustered regressor looked at me once and then spoke to the golem again.

“…Are you all right?”

[yes! Is Shay Gong okay? I can’t see Shey Gong’s appearance.]

“It’s okay with me. I’m with the communicator. What happened?”

[Oh me? Originally, it was left along with Shiati, but I changed my mind. I want to watch AB and UL from here for a bit longer.]

“If it’s Ab, a radio operator?”

[yes! It’s narrow and stuffy, but there are a lot of people and a lot of ‘windows’. You can observe the military from a wider and more objective perspective than anyone else. If you are here, you may be able to find clues that will make your country better. If it’s with Abbey… Oh, I’m sorry Abbey…]

Movement as if asking for understanding for a moment. Gradually, the princess’ voice faded and Abbie’s voice began to flow again.

[This is it. The main body is one body, and when Yerien Grandiomor is in close contact, it suffers from great difficulties in controlling other golems. There are many things that need to be prioritized at the moment, so I will end her message here.]

The Golem spoke again in Abbey’s clear voice. I waved at the golem.

“You’ve worked hard, Abbie.”

[It’s light compared to the responsibility I’ve been given. You. Are you leaving the military?]

“Yes. When we finish talking here, I think we will immediately depart for the nations.”

[Is that so…]

The golem’s limbs drooped. It seems to have disconnected for a while. After a while, the golem raised its head and spoke again.

[I have done administrative processing. You will be able to receive general-level protocol at all administrative facilities in the military.]

“Yeah. Thanks Abby!”

[denial. no. Since this is the only thing the main building can do… even this.]

“That’s all? General-level protocol is the best treatment you can receive in a military country. When will I be treated like that in my life! ”

[If it helps, me too… Huh.]

The golem lowered his head and shook his body slightly. It was a human smile that he did not show well even when he was in human form. But the good laughs didn’t last long either.

[…Aike. Receiving. Positive. Main will solve it. Get out of there as soon as possible. More than that.]

It looks like you’re communicating multiple times with other places while connecting here. how busy are you The Golem spoke quickly as soon as the report was over.

[This is the only time allowed by the main building, sir. The head office will leave now.]

“It’s been a lot of hard work. Good job, Abby.”

[However, as long as you are in the military, the head office will always watch over you.]

“Uh, I should say thank you for that. Isn’t that a bit scary? I don’t even believe in God because I’m afraid God will look down on me. Being secretly watching my every move gives me goosebumps, right?”

[denial. Main claims to differ from God in the most important ways. The main building proudly watches. Enough to declare that fact to you.]

Well, there is a difference. Because God doesn’t entrust permission to look down directly on me. I wonder if that’s such an important difference.

Anyway, the golem proudly made a stalking remark and bowed his head.

[…I look forward to the day we see each other again. Then.]

Took. And the golem disconnected. Having had a pleasant conversation, I looked back at the regressor with Hilde. The regressor was having a bit of a hard time accepting the situation.

‘for a moment. what. said to be a hostage Why are you with the signalman? Rather, weren’t the communication soldiers dolls that didn’t even look like humans? Why are you so friendly with him?’