Chapter 40: I will tell you for the time being.
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He, His Majesty, Wolfe, and I are in one of the guest rooms in the castle. His Majesty is reading a book on otherworldly cultures that he brought with him.
And he and Wolfe are sitting across the table, playing a board game that knights play when they relax. He said that he was interested in this game because it was similar to the game of chess in his world. He has just taught them the rules, and they are playing a few games in a row.
By the way, Marito, what happened to Pope Eupharo after all?
"He's going to stay in this country for a while. There will be a harvest festival organized by the Yugra religion soon, right? He's planning to attend it.
Well, he's here in good numbers. I'm sure the whole town has heard about the Pope's visit to Tarz. If he left without anything, it would raise suspicion, and I think he intended to come from the beginning.
"I heard that the Pope and the Archbishop are renting lodgings in the church. It must be hard for Maja.
Well, Maja knew all along. Is that why you kicked out Lakra?
I'm impressed that they can talk about other things while both of them are working. I can't see the board from this position, but you seem to be playing at a very fast pace.
"Yes. I've heard that Archbishop Ucka has no memory of his contact with Rahite due to brainwashing magic, but can't you use some kind of magic that interferes with his deep psychology to salvage it?
There is magic that can read memories, so it might be worth a try. There are spells that can read memories, so it might be worth a try, but I've heard that such spells place a heavy burden on the target. It's like torture.
Archbishop Ucka owes us a favor. He owes us a debt. If we can persuade him by shaking him, he'll relent.
"Wait a minute, what information do you need to get?
I couldn't help but interrupt the conversation. I remember that Archbishop Ucka's apology was heartfelt. Is it really necessary to inflict torturous pain on him?
I don't know. But it was Archbishop Ucka who had the most contact with Lahite. He's the only one who might be able to give us some information.
It's just wishful thinking, .......
If you're on the back foot, you're not the only one who's going to suffer later. In the meantime, if you can recall even the most trivial of interactions, please contact me and let me know. A civilian and a king carry different weights.
"All right. I'll have them find a way to search your memories while reducing your burden.
Since the encounter with Raheit, his behavior has changed slightly. His demeanor toward us has not changed, but there is a melancholy in his expression when he does not speak. He has seen through Raheit's trick not once, but twice. You should be a little more relieved.
"Wolfe, are you sure this isn't a dead end?
Uh, yes. Wolfe wins!
Another loss. She's strong.
Oh, you're losing all the time. How many battles have you won?
Ten games, ten losses.
What's ......?
This game is also used to train intelligence, and naturally the smarter you are, the stronger you are. I'm sure you'll be able to find something that will help you out.
Did you take it easy on him?
No, I'm giving it my all. I'm simply losing a lot.
But--
Could it be that Wolfe has a greater talent for this game than we thought? It's not impossible. But Wolfe is new to the game, and the conditions are the same for both of us.
"So, Wolfe, give your seat to Ilias. Ilias, let's have a fight.
"Oh, yeah.
I sit down in place of Wolfe and rearrange the pieces. I have often played this game with Kara and his friends. I'm not that strong, but I don't intend to be defeated by an overnight opponent. I think I can measure my opponent's strength reasonably well.
By the way, Ilias, were you angry with Pope Eupharo when he called you a coward? Sir Raggedy said so later.
He speaks to me as he begins to point. As soon as he sees the move I'm about to make, he returns it quickly. There is little hesitation in his actions, .......
It's ...... true, but...
You've got to apologize for that. You are dealing with the head of the Yugoslav religion. Don't try to intimidate me with a remark or two.
But you're not a coward. You've taken the initiative in the fight against the bandits and the underworld.
That's because I have a strong partner to protect me. I wouldn't have done it even if you had asked me to.
It's nice to hear you say that. But that is not the same thing as this. He's certainly accomplished something. If you were to say that he did it because he was a coward, it would make you angry.
There's no need to be so modest. You're getting results. That's why I value your abilities. So does His Majesty.
"Competence, I should remind you, is not what you think it is.
What do you mean?
He stops pointing, picks up a piece of parchment and a pen, and starts to write something. Then he hands it to His Majesty, who is watching from behind. Then he began to point again.
"Mmm-hmm, I see.
I don't think the Iliad would understand if I explained it to him. Now I'm in trouble, but I'm in even more trouble than that.
His move is a very simple attack. His moves are very foolish, as if he were an amateur who learned how to move pieces and attacked just for the sake of it. He doesn't seem to have thought about the placement of his pieces.
Are you serious?
"Yes, I'm not very smart in this way. I can't see more than a dozen moves ahead.
But you...
Suddenly there's a sound outside the room, a high-pitched sound. His Majesty steps outside and calls out to the guards.
What's going on?
No, the armor that was on display suddenly collapsed. ...... Was the foundation unstable?
Apparently it's nothing serious, and the tension is lifted. Now, it's just a matter of time before the game--
"......What?
I look at the board and stop thinking for a moment. No matter how you look at it, you are trapped. I wondered what had happened, but only one answer came to mind.
"Did you mess with the board when you heard that noise?
Did anyone see that? ...... Wolfe, you don't have to raise your hand.
That's cheating!
You should think about who you're using it on, you know.
The parchment that His Majesty handed you was burned by magic. So that's what it means. I used the parchment to tell you what to do and make you make a noise. I don't know how, but I'm sure she can do it. And the moment I was alerted and looked away as a guard, he manipulated the pieces.
"In short, this is how we do it. In short, this is how we are playing. The strength of the Iliad is the ability to win a hundred battles in a hundred battles. But this is a way to win the one battle you want to win. It doesn't work twice, and it's not very flattering.
It's true that since the switching of pieces has been discovered, the player will naturally be wary of playing the game again. That's not all. They will be on the lookout for other cheats.
Marito and Pope Eupharo understand this and approve of it. "Marito and Pope Eupharo understand and approve of this, and despite their lack of power, they've done well.
For me, it's your unconventionality in particular.
Thanks for that. Just don't copy too much or Lord Raggedy will have something to say about it.
Of course I will.
"......
He did it right in front of me. He showed me right in front of me that his methods were not justified and that his power was not to be valued.
"Don't look so hard. Don't be so hard on yourself. You're only winning by a means that is allowed by your opponent, and you are aware that it is a terrible method. The Iliad is also necessary, but if you were to use foul play in a duel and win, would you be happy to be praised for it?
That's ...... true.
It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. I'm sure you'll be pleased with the praise, so let me indulge you.
I understand what he's trying to say. Don't overestimate yourself, you don't have it in you. He said, "Don't overestimate yourself.
I understand what you're saying. "I understand your point, but the results you achieved were beyond what the knights could have done. What power was a factor in that?
You're not strong. If he's not wise, how does he get his results?
It's a good way to live, I guess.
"Good at ...... living, I see.
If you say so, it makes sense to me. I have no sword, no magic, no knowledge. Even so, he understands the current situation and gets around well. The power that is lacking has been cultivated through hard work, a method I would not have chosen. He's an expert at what he does.
I was going to advise Marito that he doesn't need the Iliad's protection because he's suffocated by the day and night surveillance, but ever since Rahite, he's been begging me not to remove his protection, hoping to eliminate the threat as soon as possible. Cowardly, isn't he?
"Hmmm, I suppose so. No, wait, choking?
That's what I'd think if I had to watch her get dressed in the morning.
You're not a maiden, you don't have to worry about it. But when I heard that His Majesty and Pope Euphro correctly understood and appreciated this aspect of him, I felt a little frustrated that he was a little ahead of me.
Kara said. He said that he envies others just as I envy him what he does not have. If I'm too far ahead, his gaze might not reach me.
Fortunately, it was I who was assigned to guard him. The guard will continue until the incident with Raheit is over. I'd like to improve his reputation at all costs by then.
I'm sorry.
I've been feeling a bit distant from the Iliad lately. It's as if he's closing in on me by half a step.
Since it's after the incident with Kara, it's probably safe to assume that she's trying to make some kind of approach in her own way. ...... It's a good thing to be proactive.
What we should be more worried about is Wolfe. I feel that he has not been able to do anything like a master lately. The foul play I just showed him is to warn him that there are people who will use such methods, but it is not good for his education to be imitated.
Compared to the beginning, they are now expressing their opinions and some of them are even playing pranks. ...... Let's forget about that game of life. Isn't it necessary to make them learn something for the time being? Hmm, what to do.
So, Wolfe. I'd like to do something like a master once in a while, is there anything you want me to do?
I've been lazing around at home. If I'm going to make time for Wolfe, why don't I just ask him what he wants? I think it's a good idea.
I don't know why. I don't know why, but I want you to tell me something!
"Well, that's an auspicious gesture. Tell me.
I want to know how you measure up!
......
Uh, yeah. Ilias, don't stare at me like that. I'm getting used to it. But I can't resist those expectant eyes. I think I should give you a good lecture here.
Right. It's not all about conspiracy, but I'll teach you a few things in practice. Ilias, Lakra, sit across from me. Wolfe, sit next to me.
The four of us will sit at the desk now. Aside from Ilias, who always wants to be near me, Lakra took it for fun. This was convenient.
"Wolfe, keep your eyes on the two of them. You two take this first.
He hands me a pen and paper.
"Write down any number from one to nine. When you have written it, leave it face down. After that, I'm going to shake you by asking and answering and guessing.
Can you do that?
It's not that easy, Master Shosho!
Then they finish writing the numbers and put the paper down. The numbers in this world are slightly different, but the basic usage is the same. They are easy to write and use simple shapes.
The question and answer is, "Well, that's not necessary. The Iliad is one and Lakra is seven.
Turn the paper over. The numbers match the declaration.
You didn't ask me a question, did you?
The phrase "guess by asking and answering" was a trick in the first place. In fact, he was looking at their hands to see which numbers they had written. Normally, I would have tried to narrow it down with some questions and answers if the numbers were written in a similar way or if the letters were small, but they both wrote large numbers that were easy to understand.
Ugh, so you weren't lying. ......
It's a quick and easy way to get your opponent to focus on something else. That's the quickest way to catch them off guard. You're stronger if you can attack your opponent in a different way than he expects during the fight, but you're stronger if you can get him to look the other way in the first place, right?
"I see.
However, even if you succeed in making the Iliad look away, your attacks will not reach him. It's not good if there is too much difference. In order to take advantage of a weakness in combat, you need to have the means, but you also need to have the minimum strength to defeat your opponent. Of course not!
All you have to do is to take away their judgment. You can use provocation and acting to make them angry and feel superior, but my personal recommendation is to convince them. When people stop thinking, it is either when they are interrupted or when they have finished thinking. However, the degree of difficulty of interference varies too much depending on the opponent.
There are different types of conviction. Convincing your opponent that you have read his actions. Convincing your opponent that your actions were correct. The latter is particularly effective. After all, it is the information that you yourself, the most trustworthy person, have convinced them to believe.
This kind of strategy is difficult to apply to a person you have just met. This is because you do not know how to convince them. Therefore, obtaining as much information as possible about the other person in advance and understanding their way of thinking will increase the success rate.
"Oh.
"Just be careful not to empathize, even if you understand. Conspiring against someone you sympathize with can be intimidating.
It makes sense, but I wonder if it's something I should share with Wolfe. ......
It will be difficult to use them because they are not yet observant enough. But it is worthwhile to know that the other party may be observing you in this way.
There are differences in threats among malicious people. If it is just a person who spreads malice, you can often take appropriate measures such as keeping your distance. However, there is nothing more annoying than someone who understands you and aims malice at you. However, it is difficult to make people distrustful of human beings if you make them too wary of this area.
If possible, I would like them to have eyes that can see through lies, like Maja and Lakra. You may not be able to deal with the best, but you can deal with most of them.
"Master Shosho slips through the cracks every time, though.
It's hard work, but it's fun to plot against you.
"Don't be amused!
Well, let's wrap it up.
"Wolfe, the method of plotting against an opponent is not one that can be used successfully more than once. It's better to be prepared and finally succeed once. But power acquired through training, like that of the Iliad and Lakra, can be used indefinitely. I'm not saying you shouldn't use it at all, but while you can genuinely improve yourself, do so. That alone will give you a wide range of choices. Wolfe is especially talented. It's a shame to waste what you have.
"Yes!
All right, I think we've got the bad lecture wrapped up nicely.
"Well, since we're here, let's talk about the strategies used by famous generals on Earth.
That would be interesting for me.
I'm going to sleep. ......
I'm going to sleep. - Don't get a pillow. Let's start with ...... the Three Kingdoms.
"Shishou, please!
If it's a story about this world, someone else will surely tell it to Wolfe. But there's only one person who can tell Wolfe the story of Earth. We have many stories to tell. I'm sure Wolfe will learn a lot. I'll tell him enough so that one day, when he's on his own, he'll think I was a good teacher.
By the way, there is no ending. It doesn't matter what I did about Lakra, who fell asleep in the middle of the story and started disturbing me in my sleep.
It's not good.
I'm sorry.
A tavern in Mejis is a place where many adventurers gather. Today, they are praising each other's good luck in hunting demons, and they are drinking and getting drunk. The rowdy adventurers interrupt each other's tables and start to get into trouble. But one table is unseen, unheard, and unperceived, as if it never existed.
The ward of exorcism is as convenient as ever. The only problem is that you can't order it...
The woman who speaks languidly is dressed in revealing light clothing, but what catches the eye more is the huge serrated sword propped up behind her chair. Like a row of fangs peeking out from a closed-mouth crocodile, the messily mounted blade is covered with reddish-black rust in places.
Even if I could see him, I don't think anyone would come to him with such a weapon to take orders, a**h*le! Here, eat some dried meat.
The man who hands the woman the dried meat is a man with a toned body. This man's entire body is covered in black rubber tights, and he has armor on top of that to protect his vitals. The baskets on both arms have a unique form and are shaped like the heads of black dragons.
It's better than nothing. Thank you, Par-chan!
I'm going to blow you away, Gurista! At least say it with a little more affection.
Hi. - Hi.
Don't talk with your mouth full, you piece of shit! Here's a drink to keep you from choking.
The other man sits in his chair, staring longingly at the roof of the tavern. The other man sits in a chair, staring longingly at the roof of the tavern, his slack arms wrapped in so many chains that they obscure his skin.
"Gillista, Parshlo, Ecdysique, wouldn't it be too conspicuous if you weren't warded off?
A hooded boy appears. He is about ten years old, but his appearance is no different from that of an adult.
He is about ten years old, but his appearance is no different from that of an adult. You've become so cute.
"My original body was sealed away by the Yugra cult. I used possession and necromancy to transfer my soul to a different body, but that was discovered as well. For now, I'll use this body, which seems to be less susceptible to suspicion.
I'm dying of laughter, you idiot! Here, can you sit down in the chair?
Thank you, sir. Now, I've gathered all of you adventurers who usually do relatively dangerous backstage work, so naturally, this is a dangerous request.
"Dangerous"? Are you telling me to go kill the Pope?
That's a little close. What I want you to kill is a man who recently appeared at the Pope's side. I'm sure he himself doesn't need your breath, but his bodyguard is troublesome. He's one of the five best knights in Tarz.
With that, he spreads out two pieces of parchment on the desk. On them are sketches of Ilias-Ratzel and the man from Chicheu.
"Wow, you're a girl and you're so strong! You're just like me!
"Five fingers in Taze means I have to go to Taze, d*mn it! When do I have to kill him?
As soon as possible, please. Oh yeah, Pope Euphro is staying at Taze right now. You can try to kill him when you're done.
"Really? I'll try my best!
The woman called Gillista stood up and pulled the sword from the floor behind her. The moment she lifts it, Gillista's feet begin to creak. It's probably because the sword is heavier than it looks. The weight of the sword is much heavier than it looks, and her foot area is too much for the floor.
It seems that this person and I are not a good match, so I will leave it to pure violence like you.
You can't do it yourself, so you impose on me, you piece of shit! You can't do it yourself. I'll leave it to you.
"Yes, please.
The boy form of Raheit smiles. The smile was the same as his original form, but it had a fake, eerie feel to it.
Please report us if you find any errors so we can fix it asap!
He, His Majesty, Wolfe, and I are in one of the guest rooms in the castle. His Majesty is reading a book on otherworldly cultures that he brought with him.
And he and Wolfe are sitting across the table, playing a board game that knights play when they relax. He said that he was interested in this game because it was similar to the game of chess in his world. He has just taught them the rules, and they are playing a few games in a row.
By the way, Marito, what happened to Pope Eupharo after all?
"He's going to stay in this country for a while. There will be a harvest festival organized by the Yugra religion soon, right? He's planning to attend it.
Well, he's here in good numbers. I'm sure the whole town has heard about the Pope's visit to Tarz. If he left without anything, it would raise suspicion, and I think he intended to come from the beginning.
"I heard that the Pope and the Archbishop are renting lodgings in the church. It must be hard for Maja.
Well, Maja knew all along. Is that why you kicked out Lakra?
I'm impressed that they can talk about other things while both of them are working. I can't see the board from this position, but you seem to be playing at a very fast pace.
"Yes. I've heard that Archbishop Ucka has no memory of his contact with Rahite due to brainwashing magic, but can't you use some kind of magic that interferes with his deep psychology to salvage it?
There is magic that can read memories, so it might be worth a try. There are spells that can read memories, so it might be worth a try, but I've heard that such spells place a heavy burden on the target. It's like torture.
Archbishop Ucka owes us a favor. He owes us a debt. If we can persuade him by shaking him, he'll relent.
"Wait a minute, what information do you need to get?
I couldn't help but interrupt the conversation. I remember that Archbishop Ucka's apology was heartfelt. Is it really necessary to inflict torturous pain on him?
I don't know. But it was Archbishop Ucka who had the most contact with Lahite. He's the only one who might be able to give us some information.
It's just wishful thinking, .......
If you're on the back foot, you're not the only one who's going to suffer later. In the meantime, if you can recall even the most trivial of interactions, please contact me and let me know. A civilian and a king carry different weights.
"All right. I'll have them find a way to search your memories while reducing your burden.
Since the encounter with Raheit, his behavior has changed slightly. His demeanor toward us has not changed, but there is a melancholy in his expression when he does not speak. He has seen through Raheit's trick not once, but twice. You should be a little more relieved.
"Wolfe, are you sure this isn't a dead end?
Uh, yes. Wolfe wins!
Another loss. She's strong.
Oh, you're losing all the time. How many battles have you won?
Ten games, ten losses.
What's ......?
This game is also used to train intelligence, and naturally the smarter you are, the stronger you are. I'm sure you'll be able to find something that will help you out.
Did you take it easy on him?
No, I'm giving it my all. I'm simply losing a lot.
But--
Could it be that Wolfe has a greater talent for this game than we thought? It's not impossible. But Wolfe is new to the game, and the conditions are the same for both of us.
"So, Wolfe, give your seat to Ilias. Ilias, let's have a fight.
"Oh, yeah.
I sit down in place of Wolfe and rearrange the pieces. I have often played this game with Kara and his friends. I'm not that strong, but I don't intend to be defeated by an overnight opponent. I think I can measure my opponent's strength reasonably well.
By the way, Ilias, were you angry with Pope Eupharo when he called you a coward? Sir Raggedy said so later.
He speaks to me as he begins to point. As soon as he sees the move I'm about to make, he returns it quickly. There is little hesitation in his actions, .......
It's ...... true, but...
You've got to apologize for that. You are dealing with the head of the Yugoslav religion. Don't try to intimidate me with a remark or two.
But you're not a coward. You've taken the initiative in the fight against the bandits and the underworld.
That's because I have a strong partner to protect me. I wouldn't have done it even if you had asked me to.
It's nice to hear you say that. But that is not the same thing as this. He's certainly accomplished something. If you were to say that he did it because he was a coward, it would make you angry.
There's no need to be so modest. You're getting results. That's why I value your abilities. So does His Majesty.
"Competence, I should remind you, is not what you think it is.
What do you mean?
He stops pointing, picks up a piece of parchment and a pen, and starts to write something. Then he hands it to His Majesty, who is watching from behind. Then he began to point again.
"Mmm-hmm, I see.
I don't think the Iliad would understand if I explained it to him. Now I'm in trouble, but I'm in even more trouble than that.
His move is a very simple attack. His moves are very foolish, as if he were an amateur who learned how to move pieces and attacked just for the sake of it. He doesn't seem to have thought about the placement of his pieces.
Are you serious?
"Yes, I'm not very smart in this way. I can't see more than a dozen moves ahead.
But you...
Suddenly there's a sound outside the room, a high-pitched sound. His Majesty steps outside and calls out to the guards.
What's going on?
No, the armor that was on display suddenly collapsed. ...... Was the foundation unstable?
Apparently it's nothing serious, and the tension is lifted. Now, it's just a matter of time before the game--
"......What?
I look at the board and stop thinking for a moment. No matter how you look at it, you are trapped. I wondered what had happened, but only one answer came to mind.
"Did you mess with the board when you heard that noise?
Did anyone see that? ...... Wolfe, you don't have to raise your hand.
That's cheating!
You should think about who you're using it on, you know.
The parchment that His Majesty handed you was burned by magic. So that's what it means. I used the parchment to tell you what to do and make you make a noise. I don't know how, but I'm sure she can do it. And the moment I was alerted and looked away as a guard, he manipulated the pieces.
"In short, this is how we do it. In short, this is how we are playing. The strength of the Iliad is the ability to win a hundred battles in a hundred battles. But this is a way to win the one battle you want to win. It doesn't work twice, and it's not very flattering.
It's true that since the switching of pieces has been discovered, the player will naturally be wary of playing the game again. That's not all. They will be on the lookout for other cheats.
Marito and Pope Eupharo understand this and approve of it. "Marito and Pope Eupharo understand and approve of this, and despite their lack of power, they've done well.
For me, it's your unconventionality in particular.
Thanks for that. Just don't copy too much or Lord Raggedy will have something to say about it.
Of course I will.
"......
He did it right in front of me. He showed me right in front of me that his methods were not justified and that his power was not to be valued.
"Don't look so hard. Don't be so hard on yourself. You're only winning by a means that is allowed by your opponent, and you are aware that it is a terrible method. The Iliad is also necessary, but if you were to use foul play in a duel and win, would you be happy to be praised for it?
That's ...... true.
It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. I'm sure you'll be pleased with the praise, so let me indulge you.
I understand what he's trying to say. Don't overestimate yourself, you don't have it in you. He said, "Don't overestimate yourself.
I understand what you're saying. "I understand your point, but the results you achieved were beyond what the knights could have done. What power was a factor in that?
You're not strong. If he's not wise, how does he get his results?
It's a good way to live, I guess.
"Good at ...... living, I see.
If you say so, it makes sense to me. I have no sword, no magic, no knowledge. Even so, he understands the current situation and gets around well. The power that is lacking has been cultivated through hard work, a method I would not have chosen. He's an expert at what he does.
I was going to advise Marito that he doesn't need the Iliad's protection because he's suffocated by the day and night surveillance, but ever since Rahite, he's been begging me not to remove his protection, hoping to eliminate the threat as soon as possible. Cowardly, isn't he?
"Hmmm, I suppose so. No, wait, choking?
That's what I'd think if I had to watch her get dressed in the morning.
You're not a maiden, you don't have to worry about it. But when I heard that His Majesty and Pope Euphro correctly understood and appreciated this aspect of him, I felt a little frustrated that he was a little ahead of me.
Kara said. He said that he envies others just as I envy him what he does not have. If I'm too far ahead, his gaze might not reach me.
Fortunately, it was I who was assigned to guard him. The guard will continue until the incident with Raheit is over. I'd like to improve his reputation at all costs by then.
I'm sorry.
I've been feeling a bit distant from the Iliad lately. It's as if he's closing in on me by half a step.
Since it's after the incident with Kara, it's probably safe to assume that she's trying to make some kind of approach in her own way. ...... It's a good thing to be proactive.
What we should be more worried about is Wolfe. I feel that he has not been able to do anything like a master lately. The foul play I just showed him is to warn him that there are people who will use such methods, but it is not good for his education to be imitated.
Compared to the beginning, they are now expressing their opinions and some of them are even playing pranks. ...... Let's forget about that game of life. Isn't it necessary to make them learn something for the time being? Hmm, what to do.
So, Wolfe. I'd like to do something like a master once in a while, is there anything you want me to do?
I've been lazing around at home. If I'm going to make time for Wolfe, why don't I just ask him what he wants? I think it's a good idea.
I don't know why. I don't know why, but I want you to tell me something!
"Well, that's an auspicious gesture. Tell me.
I want to know how you measure up!
......
Uh, yeah. Ilias, don't stare at me like that. I'm getting used to it. But I can't resist those expectant eyes. I think I should give you a good lecture here.
Right. It's not all about conspiracy, but I'll teach you a few things in practice. Ilias, Lakra, sit across from me. Wolfe, sit next to me.
The four of us will sit at the desk now. Aside from Ilias, who always wants to be near me, Lakra took it for fun. This was convenient.
"Wolfe, keep your eyes on the two of them. You two take this first.
He hands me a pen and paper.
"Write down any number from one to nine. When you have written it, leave it face down. After that, I'm going to shake you by asking and answering and guessing.
Can you do that?
It's not that easy, Master Shosho!
Then they finish writing the numbers and put the paper down. The numbers in this world are slightly different, but the basic usage is the same. They are easy to write and use simple shapes.
The question and answer is, "Well, that's not necessary. The Iliad is one and Lakra is seven.
Turn the paper over. The numbers match the declaration.
You didn't ask me a question, did you?
The phrase "guess by asking and answering" was a trick in the first place. In fact, he was looking at their hands to see which numbers they had written. Normally, I would have tried to narrow it down with some questions and answers if the numbers were written in a similar way or if the letters were small, but they both wrote large numbers that were easy to understand.
Ugh, so you weren't lying. ......
It's a quick and easy way to get your opponent to focus on something else. That's the quickest way to catch them off guard. You're stronger if you can attack your opponent in a different way than he expects during the fight, but you're stronger if you can get him to look the other way in the first place, right?
"I see.
However, even if you succeed in making the Iliad look away, your attacks will not reach him. It's not good if there is too much difference. In order to take advantage of a weakness in combat, you need to have the means, but you also need to have the minimum strength to defeat your opponent. Of course not!
All you have to do is to take away their judgment. You can use provocation and acting to make them angry and feel superior, but my personal recommendation is to convince them. When people stop thinking, it is either when they are interrupted or when they have finished thinking. However, the degree of difficulty of interference varies too much depending on the opponent.
There are different types of conviction. Convincing your opponent that you have read his actions. Convincing your opponent that your actions were correct. The latter is particularly effective. After all, it is the information that you yourself, the most trustworthy person, have convinced them to believe.
This kind of strategy is difficult to apply to a person you have just met. This is because you do not know how to convince them. Therefore, obtaining as much information as possible about the other person in advance and understanding their way of thinking will increase the success rate.
"Oh.
"Just be careful not to empathize, even if you understand. Conspiring against someone you sympathize with can be intimidating.
It makes sense, but I wonder if it's something I should share with Wolfe. ......
It will be difficult to use them because they are not yet observant enough. But it is worthwhile to know that the other party may be observing you in this way.
There are differences in threats among malicious people. If it is just a person who spreads malice, you can often take appropriate measures such as keeping your distance. However, there is nothing more annoying than someone who understands you and aims malice at you. However, it is difficult to make people distrustful of human beings if you make them too wary of this area.
If possible, I would like them to have eyes that can see through lies, like Maja and Lakra. You may not be able to deal with the best, but you can deal with most of them.
"Master Shosho slips through the cracks every time, though.
It's hard work, but it's fun to plot against you.
"Don't be amused!
Well, let's wrap it up.
"Wolfe, the method of plotting against an opponent is not one that can be used successfully more than once. It's better to be prepared and finally succeed once. But power acquired through training, like that of the Iliad and Lakra, can be used indefinitely. I'm not saying you shouldn't use it at all, but while you can genuinely improve yourself, do so. That alone will give you a wide range of choices. Wolfe is especially talented. It's a shame to waste what you have.
"Yes!
All right, I think we've got the bad lecture wrapped up nicely.
"Well, since we're here, let's talk about the strategies used by famous generals on Earth.
That would be interesting for me.
I'm going to sleep. ......
I'm going to sleep. - Don't get a pillow. Let's start with ...... the Three Kingdoms.
"Shishou, please!
If it's a story about this world, someone else will surely tell it to Wolfe. But there's only one person who can tell Wolfe the story of Earth. We have many stories to tell. I'm sure Wolfe will learn a lot. I'll tell him enough so that one day, when he's on his own, he'll think I was a good teacher.
By the way, there is no ending. It doesn't matter what I did about Lakra, who fell asleep in the middle of the story and started disturbing me in my sleep.
It's not good.
I'm sorry.
A tavern in Mejis is a place where many adventurers gather. Today, they are praising each other's good luck in hunting demons, and they are drinking and getting drunk. The rowdy adventurers interrupt each other's tables and start to get into trouble. But one table is unseen, unheard, and unperceived, as if it never existed.
The ward of exorcism is as convenient as ever. The only problem is that you can't order it...
The woman who speaks languidly is dressed in revealing light clothing, but what catches the eye more is the huge serrated sword propped up behind her chair. Like a row of fangs peeking out from a closed-mouth crocodile, the messily mounted blade is covered with reddish-black rust in places.
Even if I could see him, I don't think anyone would come to him with such a weapon to take orders, a**h*le! Here, eat some dried meat.
The man who hands the woman the dried meat is a man with a toned body. This man's entire body is covered in black rubber tights, and he has armor on top of that to protect his vitals. The baskets on both arms have a unique form and are shaped like the heads of black dragons.
It's better than nothing. Thank you, Par-chan!
I'm going to blow you away, Gurista! At least say it with a little more affection.
Hi. - Hi.
Don't talk with your mouth full, you piece of shit! Here's a drink to keep you from choking.
The other man sits in his chair, staring longingly at the roof of the tavern. The other man sits in a chair, staring longingly at the roof of the tavern, his slack arms wrapped in so many chains that they obscure his skin.
"Gillista, Parshlo, Ecdysique, wouldn't it be too conspicuous if you weren't warded off?
A hooded boy appears. He is about ten years old, but his appearance is no different from that of an adult.
He is about ten years old, but his appearance is no different from that of an adult. You've become so cute.
"My original body was sealed away by the Yugra cult. I used possession and necromancy to transfer my soul to a different body, but that was discovered as well. For now, I'll use this body, which seems to be less susceptible to suspicion.
I'm dying of laughter, you idiot! Here, can you sit down in the chair?
Thank you, sir. Now, I've gathered all of you adventurers who usually do relatively dangerous backstage work, so naturally, this is a dangerous request.
"Dangerous"? Are you telling me to go kill the Pope?
That's a little close. What I want you to kill is a man who recently appeared at the Pope's side. I'm sure he himself doesn't need your breath, but his bodyguard is troublesome. He's one of the five best knights in Tarz.
With that, he spreads out two pieces of parchment on the desk. On them are sketches of Ilias-Ratzel and the man from Chicheu.
"Wow, you're a girl and you're so strong! You're just like me!
"Five fingers in Taze means I have to go to Taze, d*mn it! When do I have to kill him?
As soon as possible, please. Oh yeah, Pope Euphro is staying at Taze right now. You can try to kill him when you're done.
"Really? I'll try my best!
The woman called Gillista stood up and pulled the sword from the floor behind her. The moment she lifts it, Gillista's feet begin to creak. It's probably because the sword is heavier than it looks. The weight of the sword is much heavier than it looks, and her foot area is too much for the floor.
It seems that this person and I are not a good match, so I will leave it to pure violence like you.
You can't do it yourself, so you impose on me, you piece of shit! You can't do it yourself. I'll leave it to you.
"Yes, please.
The boy form of Raheit smiles. The smile was the same as his original form, but it had a fake, eerie feel to it.
He, His Majesty, Wolfe, and I are in one of the guest rooms in the castle. His Majesty is reading a book on otherworldly cultures that he brought with him.And he and Wolfe are sitting across the table, playing a board game that knights play when they relax. He said that he was interested in this game because it was similar to the game of chess in his world. He has just taught them the rules, and they are playing a few games in a row.By the way, Marito, what happened to Pope Eupharo after all?"He's going to stay in this country for a while. There will be a harvest festival organized by the Yugra religion soon, right? He's planning to attend it.Well, he's here in good numbers. I'm sure the whole town has heard about the Pope's visit to Tarz. If he left without anything, it would raise suspicion, and I think he intended to come from the beginning."I heard that the Pope and the Archbishop are renting lodgings in the church. It must be hard for Maja.Well, Maja knew all along. Is that why you kicked out Lakra?I'm impressed that they can talk about other things while both of them are working. I can't see the board from this position, but you seem to be playing at a very fast pace."Yes. I've heard that Archbishop Ucka has no memory of his contact with Rahite due to brainwashing magic, but can't you use some kind of magic that interferes with his deep psychology to salvage it?There is magic that can read memories, so it might be worth a try. There are spells that can read memories, so it might be worth a try, but I've heard that such spells place a heavy burden on the target. It's like torture.Archbishop Ucka owes us a favor. He owes us a debt. If we can persuade him by shaking him, he'll relent."Wait a minute, what information do you need to get?I couldn't help but interrupt the conversation. I remember that Archbishop Ucka's apology was heartfelt. Is it really necessary to inflict torturous pain on him?I don't know. But it was Archbishop Ucka who had the most contact with Lahite. He's the only one who might be able to give us some information.It's just wishful thinking, .......If you're on the back foot, you're not the only one who's going to suffer later. In the meantime, if you can recall even the most trivial of interactions, please contact me and let me know. A civilian and a king carry different weights."All right. I'll have them find a way to search your memories while reducing your burden.Since the encounter with Raheit, his behavior has changed slightly. His demeanor toward us has not changed, but there is a melancholy in his expression when he does not speak. He has seen through Raheit's trick not once, but twice. You should be a little more relieved."Wolfe, are you sure this isn't a dead end?Uh, yes. Wolfe wins!Another loss. She's strong.Oh, you're losing all the time. How many battles have you won?Ten games, ten losses.What's ......?This game is also used to train intelligence, and naturally the smarter you are, the stronger you are. I'm sure you'll be able to find something that will help you out.Did you take it easy on him?No, I'm giving it my all. I'm simply losing a lot.But--Could it be that Wolfe has a greater talent for this game than we thought? It's not impossible. But Wolfe is new to the game, and the conditions are the same for both of us."So, Wolfe, give your seat to Ilias. Ilias, let's have a fight."Oh, yeah.I sit down in place of Wolfe and rearrange the pieces. I have often played this game with Kara and his friends. I'm not that strong, but I don't intend to be defeated by an overnight opponent. I think I can measure my opponent's strength reasonably well.By the way, Ilias, were you angry with Pope Eupharo when he called you a coward?Sir Raggedy said so later.He speaks to me as he begins to point. As soon as he sees the move I'm about to make, he returns it quickly. There is little hesitation in his actions, .......It's ...... true, but...You've got to apologize for that. You are dealing with the head of the Yugoslav religion. Don't try to intimidate me with a remark or two.But you're not a coward. You've taken the initiative in the fight against the bandits and the underworld.That's because I have a strong partner to protect me. I wouldn't have done it even if you had asked me to.It's nice to hear you say that. But that is not the same thing as this. He's certainly accomplished something. If you were to say that he did it because he was a coward, it would make you angry.There's no need to be so modest. You're getting results. That's why I value your abilities. So does His Majesty."Competence, I should remind you, is not what you think it is.What do you mean?He stops pointing, picks up a piece of parchment and a pen, and starts to write something. Then he hands it to His Majesty, who is watching from behind. Then he began to point again."Mmm-hmm, I see.I don't think the Iliad would understand if I explained it to him. Now I'm in trouble, but I'm in even more trouble than that.His move is a very simple attack. His moves are very foolish, as if he were an amateur who learned how to move pieces and attacked just for the sake of it. He doesn't seem to have thought about the placement of his pieces.Are you serious?"Yes, I'm not very smart in this way. I can't see more than a dozen moves ahead.But you...Suddenly there's a sound outside the room, a high-pitched sound. His Majesty steps outside and calls out to the guards.What's going on?No, the armor that was on display suddenly collapsed. ...... Was the foundation unstable?Apparently it's nothing serious, and the tension is lifted. Now, it's just a matter of time before the game--"......What?I look at the board and stop thinking for a moment. No matter how you look at it, you are trapped. I wondered what had happened, but only one answer came to mind."Did you mess with the board when you heard that noise?Did anyone see that?...... Wolfe, you don't have to raise your hand.That's cheating!You should think about who you're using it on, you know.The parchment that His Majesty handed you was burned by magic. So that's what it means. I used the parchment to tell you what to do and make you make a noise. I don't know how, but I'm sure she can do it. And the moment I was alerted and looked away as a guard, he manipulated the pieces."In short, this is how we do it. In short, this is how we are playing. The strength of the Iliad is the ability to win a hundred battles in a hundred battles. But this is a way to win the one battle you want to win. It doesn't work twice, and it's not very flattering.It's true that since the switching of pieces has been discovered, the player will naturally be wary of playing the game again. That's not all. They will be on the lookout for other cheats.Marito and Pope Eupharo understand this and approve of it. "Marito and Pope Eupharo understand and approve of this, and despite their lack of power, they've done well.For me, it's your unconventionality in particular.Thanks for that. Just don't copy too much or Lord Raggedy will have something to say about it.Of course I will."......He did it right in front of me. He showed me right in front of me that his methods were not justified and that his power was not to be valued."Don't look so hard. Don't be so hard on yourself. You're only winning by a means that is allowed by your opponent, and you are aware that it is a terrible method. The Iliad is also necessary, but if you were to use foul play in a duel and win, would you be happy to be praised for it?That's ...... true.It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. I'm sure you'll be pleased with the praise, so let me indulge you.I understand what he's trying to say. Don't overestimate yourself, you don't have it in you. He said, "Don't overestimate yourself.I understand what you're saying. "I understand your point, but the results you achieved were beyond what the knights could have done. What power was a factor in that?You're not strong. If he's not wise, how does he get his results?It's a good way to live, I guess."Good at ...... living, I see.If you say so, it makes sense to me. I have no sword, no magic, no knowledge. Even so, he understands the current situation and gets around well. The power that is lacking has been cultivated through hard work, a method I would not have chosen. He's an expert at what he does.I was going to advise Marito that he doesn't need the Iliad's protection because he's suffocated by the day and night surveillance, but ever since Rahite, he's been begging me not to remove his protection, hoping to eliminate the threat as soon as possible. Cowardly, isn't he?"Hmmm, I suppose so. No, wait, choking?That's what I'd think if I had to watch her get dressed in the morning.You're not a maiden, you don't have to worry about it. But when I heard that His Majesty and Pope Euphro correctly understood and appreciated this aspect of him, I felt a little frustrated that he was a little ahead of me.Kara said. He said that he envies others just as I envy him what he does not have. If I'm too far ahead, his gaze might not reach me.Fortunately, it was I who was assigned to guard him. The guard will continue until the incident with Raheit is over. I'd like to improve his reputation at all costs by then.I'm sorry.I've been feeling a bit distant from the Iliad lately. It's as if he's closing in on me by half a step.Since it's after the incident with Kara, it's probably safe to assume that she's trying to make some kind of approach in her own way. ...... It's a good thing to be proactive.What we should be more worried about is Wolfe. I feel that he has not been able to do anything like a master lately. The foul play I just showed him is to warn him that there are people who will use such methods, but it is not good for his education to be imitated.Compared to the beginning, they are now expressing their opinions and some of them are even playing pranks. ...... Let's forget about that game of life. Isn't it necessary to make them learn something for the time being? Hmm, what to do.So, Wolfe. I'd like to do something like a master once in a while, is there anything you want me to do?I've been lazing around at home. If I'm going to make time for Wolfe, why don't I just ask him what he wants? I think it's a good idea.I don't know why. I don't know why, but I want you to tell me something!"Well, that's an auspicious gesture. Tell me.I want to know how you measure up!......Uh, yeah. Ilias, don't stare at me like that. I'm getting used to it. But I can't resist those expectant eyes. I think I should give you a good lecture here.Right. It's not all about conspiracy, but I'll teach you a few things in practice. Ilias, Lakra, sit across from me. Wolfe, sit next to me.The four of us will sit at the desk now. Aside from Ilias, who always wants to be near me, Lakra took it for fun. This was convenient."Wolfe, keep your eyes on the two of them. You two take this first.He hands me a pen and paper."Write down any number from one to nine. When you have written it, leave it face down. After that, I'm going to shake you by asking and answering and guessing.Can you do that?It's not that easy, Master Shosho!Then they finish writing the numbers and put the paper down. The numbers in this world are slightly different, but the basic usage is the same. They are easy to write and use simple shapes.The question and answer is, "Well, that's not necessary. The Iliad is one and Lakra is seven.Turn the paper over. The numbers match the declaration.You didn't ask me a question, did you?The phrase "guess by asking and answering" was a trick in the first place. In fact, he was looking at their hands to see which numbers they had written. Normally, I would have tried to narrow it down with some questions and answers if the numbers were written in a similar way or if the letters were small, but they both wrote large numbers that were easy to understand.Ugh, so you weren't lying. ......It's a quick and easy way to get your opponent to focus on something else. That's the quickest way to catch them off guard. You're stronger if you can attack your opponent in a different way than he expects during the fight, but you're stronger if you can get him to look the other way in the first place, right?"I see.However, even if you succeed in making the Iliad look away, your attacks will not reach him. It's not good if there is too much difference. In order to take advantage of a weakness in combat, you need to have the means, but you also need to have the minimum strength to defeat your opponent. Of course not!All you have to do is to take away their judgment. You can use provocation and acting to make them angry and feel superior, but my personal recommendation is to convince them. When people stop thinking, it is either when they are interrupted or when they have finished thinking. However, the degree of difficulty of interference varies too much depending on the opponent.There are different types of conviction. Convincing your opponent that you have read his actions. Convincing your opponent that your actions were correct. The latter is particularly effective. After all, it is the information that you yourself, the most trustworthy person, have convinced them to believe.This kind of strategy is difficult to apply to a person you have just met. This is because you do not know how to convince them. Therefore, obtaining as much information as possible about the other person in advance and understanding their way of thinking will increase the success rate."Oh."Just be careful not to empathize, even if you understand. Conspiring against someone you sympathize with can be intimidating.It makes sense, but I wonder if it's something I should share with Wolfe. ......It will be difficult to use them because they are not yet observant enough. But it is worthwhile to know that the other party may be observing you in this way.There are differences in threats among malicious people. If it is just a person who spreads malice, you can often take appropriate measures such as keeping your distance. However, there is nothing more annoying than someone who understands you and aims malice at you. However, it is difficult to make people distrustful of human beings if you make them too wary of this area.If possible, I would like them to have eyes that can see through lies, like Maja and Lakra. You may not be able to deal with the best, but you can deal with most of them."Master Shosho slips through the cracks every time, though.It's hard work, but it's fun to plot against you."Don't be amused!Well, let's wrap it up."Wolfe, the method of plotting against an opponent is not one that can be used successfully more than once. It's better to be prepared and finally succeed once. But power acquired through training, like that of the Iliad and Lakra, can be used indefinitely. I'm not saying you shouldn't use it at all, but while you can genuinely improve yourself, do so. That alone will give you a wide range of choices. Wolfe is especially talented. It's a shame to waste what you have."Yes!All right, I think we've got the bad lecture wrapped up nicely."Well, since we're here, let's talk about the strategies used by famous generals on Earth.That would be interesting for me.I'm going to sleep. ......I'm going to sleep. - Don't get a pillow. Let's start with ...... the Three Kingdoms."Shishou, please!If it's a story about this world, someone else will surely tell it to Wolfe. But there's only one person who can tell Wolfe the story of Earth. We have many stories to tell. I'm sure Wolfe will learn a lot. I'll tell him enough so that one day, when he's on his own, he'll think I was a good teacher.By the way, there is no ending. It doesn't matter what I did about Lakra, who fell asleep in the middle of the story and started disturbing me in my sleep.It's not good.I'm sorry.A tavern in Mejis is a place where many adventurers gather. Today, they are praising each other's good luck in hunting demons, and they are drinking and getting drunk. The rowdy adventurers interrupt each other's tables and start to get into trouble. But one table is unseen, unheard, and unperceived, as if it never existed. The ward of exorcism is as convenient as ever. The only problem is that you can't order it...The woman who speaks languidly is dressed in revealing light clothing, but what catches the eye more is the huge serrated sword propped up behind her chair. Like a row of fangs peeking out from a closed-mouth crocodile, the messily mounted blade is covered with reddish-black rust in places.Even if I could see him, I don't think anyone would come to him with such a weapon to take orders, a**h*le!Here, eat some dried meat.The man who hands the woman the dried meat is a man with a toned body. This man's entire body is covered in black rubber tights, and he has armor on top of that to protect his vitals. The baskets on both arms have a unique form and are shaped like the heads of black dragons.It's better than nothing.Thank you, Par-chan!I'm going to blow you away, Gurista!At least say it with a little more affection.Hi. - Hi.Don't talk with your mouth full, you piece of shit!Here's a drink to keep you from choking.The other man sits in his chair, staring longingly at the roof of the tavern. The other man sits in a chair, staring longingly at the roof of the tavern, his slack arms wrapped in so many chains that they obscure his skin."Gillista, Parshlo, Ecdysique, wouldn't it be too conspicuous if you weren't warded off?A hooded boy appears. He is about ten years old, but his appearance is no different from that of an adult.He is about ten years old, but his appearance is no different from that of an adult.You've become so cute."My original body was sealed away by the Yugra cult. I used possession and necromancy to transfer my soul to a different body, but that was discovered as well. For now, I'll use this body, which seems to be less susceptible to suspicion.I'm dying of laughter, you idiot!Here, can you sit down in the chair?Thank you, sir. Now, I've gathered all of you adventurers who usually do relatively dangerous backstage work, so naturally, this is a dangerous request."Dangerous"? Are you telling me to go kill the Pope?That's a little close. What I want you to kill is a man who recently appeared at the Pope's side. I'm sure he himself doesn't need your breath, but his bodyguard is troublesome. He's one of the five best knights in Tarz.With that, he spreads out two pieces of parchment on the desk. On them are sketches of Ilias-Ratzel and the man from Chicheu."Wow, you're a girl and you're so strong!You're just like me!"Five fingers in Taze means I have to go to Taze, d*mn it!When do I have to kill him?As soon as possible, please. Oh yeah, Pope Euphro is staying at Taze right now. You can try to kill him when you're done."Really?I'll try my best!The woman called Gillista stood up and pulled the sword from the floor behind her. The moment she lifts it, Gillista's feet begin to creak. It's probably because the sword is heavier than it looks. The weight of the sword is much heavier than it looks, and her foot area is too much for the floor.It seems that this person and I are not a good match, so I will leave it to pure violence like you.You can't do it yourself, so you impose on me, you piece of shit!You can't do it yourself. I'll leave it to you."Yes, please.The boy form of Raheit smiles. The smile was the same as his original form, but it had a fake, eerie feel to it.
