Volume 4 Chapter 14 Takumi-kun Experiences War
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
”That was amazing, Takumi-kun. You’ve become so brutal you could even violate a princess,” Sayo-chan said unusually to me.
She normally cares about no one but her stepbrother and boyfriend, Kotaro Kano-kun. By the way, she’s one of the girls competing with Shiori-chan for the title of smallest breast size. Her hair, turned silver from Magic Power, gave her a more dangerous vibe than Shiori-chan’s.
”Even if you say ‘violate,’ you didn’t actually have sex, right?” she asked.
”No way,” I shot back.
”If that wasn’t called violation, then what would be? The princess was seriously crying. You treated her head like a basketball—bullying her with your penis, right?”
Sayo-chan hurriedly waved her hands.
”Ah, I’m not blaming you, okay? I know you’re working hard for us, and that’s why we follow the war. As Dalcur-san said, it’s a world where it’s understandable if the princess dies. While I do feel sorry, I think it’s better that she did.”
She muttered quietly.
”I wonder how long this will go on. My stepbrother’s a boy, so he gets excited about war. If he goes, I plan to follow. Takumi-kun, do you intend to fight until all countries are destroyed?”
I couldn’t find an answer for her.
This war felt like a downhill slide through a scenario Weed-san wrote. Honestly, I replied, forcing a wry smile.
”I’m amazed. But I’m relieved—you’re still one of our classmates, haven’t lost your Japanese sensibility.”
”Yeah, that hasn’t changed. Once things settle, classmates who want no part of the labyrinth or war will mainly work internal jobs. They can become independent.”
”That’s true. I don’t want to see people bleeding and dying too much. By the way, changing the subject, Kahoru-chan said she saw my stepbrother at a brōtḥel. Do you know anything about that?”
So it got found out.
Next time, I’ll conceal it better before letting him go.
I recalled Kotaro-kun pleading desperately, “Please, Takumi. I want to play with a big-breasted lady sometimes and have her give me a titjob,” and I’d casually brushed it off.
* * *
We advanced smoother than planned and arrived near the Seron Duchy capital.
The enemy had finished their formation and waited.
”As expected—Jano. We can’t siege a capital we just took. We don’t know the area. The populace is hostile. They’re busy plundering and moving soldiers. Well, it’s really a strike with ease. Right, Dalcur?”
”Ah, troop strength’s halved. They fought desperately. Having achieved their goal, they’ve let their guard down. If I were them, I’d surrender, but apparently not.”
The Lesta Kingdom forces lined up straight at the front.
On a small hill, a separate unit stood.
They were deploying their full military strength.
Even an amateur eye sees the massive troop difference.
But Weed-san and Dalcur-san don’t seem the least bit concerned.
”Flat ground—no place for ambush troops. No room for reserves. That’s all. The prince is front, princess on the hill, I suppose.”
”Ah, if he’s not home, then yes. One witch—she’s not powerful and focuses on defense. Soldiers charge desperately; the separate unit attacks breaches. Simple tactic. Their morale’s abnormal—they’re all dying soldiers.”
”But right now, we’re well-fed. We’ve been sending food home. They don’t have the momentum they had breaking through Bakdu Fortress.”
Our formation was orthodox.
To avoid surprises, we put the witch at the back for defense.
Those with magic split into attack and defense teams under Neige-san’s command.
Most are defense.
Chinatsu-chan leads the central assault.
To keep her in check, Ginga-kun accompanies her.
Dalcur-san handles the right wing.
Kanare-san suppresses the enemy’s separate unit on the left.
It’s almost a crane-wing formation.
The enemy vastly outnumbers us, but Weed-san is unfazed.
Dalcur-san returns right wing.
We steadily advance.
”Ready? Halka. And ‘Scaya. I won’t give Chinatsu an opening.”
”Yes, I’m fine,” Haruka-chan said, gripping the new Agilaus Staff from the labyrinth.
Weed-san directed.
”First strike. Don’t overuse Magic Power. The finishing blow comes next. ‘Scaya’s casting delayed—finishing ten seconds after Halka.”
”Okay. Here I go.
Collapse, O chains of reason.
O Dragon King of the slumbering earth, I am the one who shall slay the black dragon—those who know your end.
Fear death, and if you yield, kneel to my voice.
Cloak your soul in my Magic Power, and shake the foundations of the world.
Bear forbidden power within yourself. Prepare the stage for destruction… Earthbreaker and Inferno!”
Haruka-chan’s Ritual Magic cracked the earth beneath the enemy’s main body.
No—fissure sounds weak.
Multiple soldiers screamed as they were swallowed whole.
The Ritual Magic apparatus likely damaged too.
Defense weakened instantly.
That’s the difference between a witch who needs no apparatus and a spellcaster who does.
”O abyssal darkness, turn to flame and stir chaos to birth—
When the Witch of Inferno grants permission, become despair’s embodiment devouring life.”
”Awaken, ruler of hellfire that scorches all things… Scorching Dragon Wave!”
’Scaya-san’s Ritual Magic struck next.
Three flaming dragons appeared, slipping through the torn defenses to attack.
Screams barely pierced the air.
Still, many lives were lost.
”Oh, how terrifying. Quite a first-time killer. Terrain matters, but that’s unfair.
Halka, we don’t need a second shot. It’s decided.”
The three dragons, controlled and split by ‘Scaya-san, slaughtered with ruthless efficiency.
After a minute, when the dragons vanished, only scattered groups barely held.
Probably defense magic units and their surroundings clung on.
When Weed-san waved the flag, Chinatsu-chan’s unit charged the rest.
Reports came in—enemy soldiers surrendered one after another.
”A few joined the separate unit, but most surrendered. We’re disarming and taking prisoners.”
”I see. Leave that to Neige.
Our right flank and Dalcur surround the separate unit with Kanare.
After surrounding, we send a surrender messenger.
It may be boring, but it’s the end.
Halka’s magic terrifies—or rather, it’s literally unfair.
Right, ‘Scaya?”
”Yes. I’ve never heard of Ritual Magic attacking underground.
Destroying the ritual device like that…
Normally, defense magic considers the sky.”
”Oh, really? I’m a woman without common sense…”
”No, I’m complimenting you! With you there, it’s a hundred victories out of a hundred first encounters.
Until a battlefield arises where you can’t deploy, you’re invincible.”
So our first war ended abruptly, without feeling real.
* * *
As we closed in on the separate unit, we saw enemy soldiers being disarmed—stripped naked on the spot, bound behind their backs, connected by collars and chains.
A girl sobbed, standing there completely naked.
Neige-san, Dalcur-san’s former deputy and now Magic Corps leader, explained.
”That’s Clarice, Lesta Kingdom’s ‘Witch of Abundance.’ We lost a precious fighter.”
What part of ‘Witch of Abundance’ fits war?
”She’s young,” I said.
”Yes. Witches lose power as they age and lose their title, so many are young.
Even those unfit for battle get drafted—that’s the fate of witches.
My sister was conscripted like that and died in battle.
Then I lost faith in the country and became a mercenary.”
Both men and women stand fully naked.
I don’t want to see the men’s bodies, but nearly a thousand still live.
The central unit handles prisoners and puts wounded soldiers out of their misery.
From a distance, I saw Chinatsu-chan approaching a soldier struggling on the ground.
She pressed a dagger to his throat.
He stopped moving.
Though far, I saw everything clearly.
Because of the war I started, Chinatsu-chan—though showing mercy—killed on the battlefield.
Unlike a duel with Weed-san, this life won’t return.
This is a scene I must see.
A scene I must remember.
”I’m going to meet that witch.
Once she becomes a prisoner slave, she’ll obey quietly.
If we pay her, she could be an asset,” Neige-san said as he parted.
I continued the advance with Weed-san.
We completed the encirclement.
”Aren’t you going to use Ritual Magic again?”
”That would be slaughter.
They know they must die or surrender.
They might break the encirclement desperate, but—oh, they’re moving.
Good, good—surrender.”
A soldier with a white flag descended the hill.
Cheers erupted from my troops.
Kanare-san and Dalcur-san ordered calm.
The battlefield quieted as the surrender messenger approached.
It was sudden, but I felt the war ending.
”Last time with Princess Nyx, I was lenient.
Here, no mercy.
They destroyed Seron Duchy.
Kill the commanders.
Otherwise, the people won’t accept it.”
Weed-san’s harsh voice reached only me.
”I understand.
Chinatsu-chan’s team dirtied their hands.
I must steel myself… I understand.”
I forced calm as I welcomed the surrender messenger and prepared to hear their expected terms.
Notes:
• Sayo – A Cup. Non-virgin. The younger sibling in the fake-sibling couple.
• Kotaro Kano-kun – 2nd Division leader. Pragmatic. The brother of fake-sibling.
• Dalcur – Mercenary leader; defects to the protagonist’s clan; physically imposing, known as ‘The Strong’.
• Weed – He is a retired knight and martial arts master, appeared as a sword seller, known for his bloodthirsty grin and elite ‘Sword Master’ skill.
• Kaho – 3rd Army leader. Worried, ceremonial magic.
• Lesta Kingdom – A kingdom neighboring the Quvarian Empire; currently at war with the Seron Dukedom and potentially the Empire.
• Bakdu Fortress – A key fortress of the Seron Dukedom; its unexpected fall prompts concern in McGaref.
• Chinatsu-chan – Hikari’s party. Frustrated, jokes about prostitution.
• Chinatsu – Hikari’s party. Frustrated, jokes about prostitution.
• Kanare – The stern battalion commander, who once led Chinatsu, shares a solemn mission, his eyes reflecting battlefield memories.
• Scaya – The ‘Flame Witch,’ employed by the Dark Elves; captured after the battle where the Celon Dukedom army was defeated.
• Haruka-chan – 3rd Division leader. Aspires to be Takumi’s GF.
• Haruka – 3rd Division leader. Aspires to be Takumi’s GF.
• Clarice – The ‘Witch of Abundance’ from Lesta Kingdom.
• Nyx – The First Princess of Celon Dukedom, who escapes to McGaref; next in line to the throne after the Queen’s expected death.
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Edited by Kanaa-senpai.
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