The combat power of the witch cultists led by Sloth cannot be underestimated. However, the reinforcements are all warriors who survived the White Whale War, not to mention that Sloth itself is not so strong that others can't match it.
The moon and stars alone are enough to cut off the head of sloth
In other words, what kind of favorable situation can be created and the final state when entering the decisive battle will determine the outcome of this battle.
"Considering this, we have an overwhelming advantage in being able to easily carry out surprise attacks..." Subaru said while holding his chin.
After all, Sloth didn't notice that the defense line had been breached by us.
"Witch cultists have always harmed others. They are synonymous with being unreasonable and perverse. There is no doubt that they have never considered the possibility of being threatened."
"So far, I may have given you everything you want...but I won't let you go on like this this time."
"————"
There was power in Subaru's words, and everyone who heard these words became serious.
They can also understand that in the subsequent battles, they will face the evil existence called the Witch Cult, and even be able to take revenge on these elusive guys for what they have done so far.
"I smoked out the witch cultists who entered the Mezzas Territory and lurked in the forest. However, the Archbishop of Sin was very cunning. He dispersed his subordinates into ten groups and placed them everywhere."
"How do you know this?" Crusch asked
"When I met Lazy before, he called his subordinates "fingers", like the middle finger on his right hand and the ring finger on his left hand. He used this name to distinguish them, but he didn't have toes, so there was no need to worry about the enemy having twenty groups.
"
Yuexing on the side shrugged his shoulders and said
Petelgeus, also known as Sloth, used his fingers to distinguish the organizations under his command. If he were that neurotic madman, he would probably unify the number of fingers with the number of units.
However, Subaru's answer caused a commotion in the expedition team. Their reaction made Subaru confused, but he understood it after hearing Julius' answer.
"Is the person you had a relationship with before the Archbishop of Sin? And, is that "Sloth" responsible for this attack?"
"——I'm sorry, yes, there are some shortcomings here. After this, we have to confront the Sin Archbishop Sloth, who has a relationship with me and is the face I hate the most in the world."
"Hu En, by the way, is the second face my face?"
"Stop being narcissistic and occupying an important position in my heart without permission."
Subaru yelled at Julius in dissatisfaction.
"That bastard made me suffer a lot, but thanks to that, I confirmed that my body odor is useful and that the subordinates called fingers are scattered in the forest."
"So it's so meow, that's why I'm so confident... Regarding that fate, is it better not to ask?"
"...Ah, yes, don't ask anymore, but I will tell you the necessary things."
"I feel like even asking will only make people feel worse. I understand."
Seeing Subaru showing strong anger when he mentioned the Witch Cult, Phyllis felt inexplicably sympathetic.
I'm afraid that in Felice's heart, Subaru's physique has some tragic connection with that past fate. Although this understanding is wrong, there is no need to correct it.
"With the awareness that it might affect the attack plan, I temporarily took out an insurance policy with the defensive plan. Before setting off to attack the White Whale, I asked Mr. Anastasia and Russell," Yuexing said, looking towards
Ricardo
"Please take insurance, Miss? What, are you going to do something bad?"
"It's just an ordinary request. What impression do you have of your employer?"
Yuexing covered her face and said to Ricardo who looked suspicious.
"Actually, I just asked two people to post notices in the villages near the streets - I hope to hire nearby merchants and people who own private dragon carts. The name of the hire is Count Metzas Border, and the side benefit is to buy the dragon cart at the market price.
goods on board”
"...Ha, this is really a lot of risk."
"Although it is very painful, this is a necessary expenditure to protect the people of the territory. That Roswaal guy, this time also disappeared at the critical moment for me. This judgment is natural," Subaru said angrily from the side.
If you don't consider the issue of money, you should be able to gather manpower in this way. All expenses will be covered by Roswaal. After all, as he has emphasized many times before, this is all his fault for not fulfilling his leader's duties well.
In any case, the evacuation plan in the previous reincarnation - the preparations for Emilia and the villagers to escape before the attack of the Witch Cult were successfully completed.
"It's just that there are certain disadvantages to doing this... Because I don't want the Witch Cult guys to notice what's going on here, so I have to meet up with the hired merchant on the way."
Julius mused
"Indeed, since we plan to catch them off guard, we can't uselessly alert them. It is necessary to allocate some of the people present who understand the situation to lead the way for the merchants, Tibi."
"I understand. Because of the participation of the young lady, it is better to send people from our side. I will send about four people out later. Please give me the order when the time comes."
"Oh, I understood so quickly and it helped a lot."
Julius and Tibi quickly made a judgment, and Yuexing nodded with satisfaction.
"Then Miss Crusch's envoy has already gone to the mansion ahead of us. Because of the alliance between us and the matter of the support army, it may cause chaos if we don't explain it in advance."
"Ah - a handwritten letter, so I have indeed written it, nya"
Phyllis seemed to have an impression, but to be precise, she was asked to write it. The content of the handwritten letter was about the alliance and the plan to deal with the Witch Cult. Subaru and Yuexing explained the general idea, and then handed it to Rem to formulate the sentences.
, let Crusius write again
With Subaru's language ability, it's a bit difficult to write such a complicated article. Yuexing is not good at writing such things.
As long as this handwritten letter can be delivered to the mansion, it should be effective in the event of an accident. Even if the evacuation as insurance does not go smoothly, we can still respond in advance.
Subaru stood up, clapped his hands and said
"Probably, the explanation ends here. Although it is a stumbling battle plan from beginning to end, everyone must know the significance of this battle."
"This is a perfect opportunity to take the Witch Cult by surprise!"
Hearing Subaru's finishing words, Ricardo folded his furry arms in front of his chest and said with a ferocious smile.
The conclusion of the brave orcs made all members of the expedition team more motivated to fight.
"...For a long time, there has never been such an advantage in the battle against the Witch Cult."
Wilhelm released the fierce sword energy, nodded and said
To Sword Demon, the Witch Cult that drives White Whale is also an enemy, and the fighting spirit he emits contains huge power.
"Not only did I realize my long-cherished wish, but I also got such a good opportunity. It would be difficult not to be excited."
"Then it's all up to you, Mr. Wilhelm."
Subaru looked at Wilhelm with expectant eyes.
"As you wish"
Wilhelm was once addicted to the lifestyle of being transformed into a sword. Subaru felt an unprecedented sense of trust in him when he returned to that form, and then looked at the faces of more than fifty people one by one.
——Thanks to these people, I am able to fight against the Witch Cult. When I came up with this idea, I also naturally expressed my heart.
"During the White Whale War, it was so difficult that it felt like we had passed death several times. In fact, some people did die, and some people just disappeared and never came back."
Indeed, during the battle, many lives were lost to the white whale. Under the influence of the fog that can erase memory and existence, some people's names have completely disappeared from this world.
"Now, we are standing here on behalf of those people. In my opinion, there is no essential difference between us and them. If I have to say it, it is just that we are lucky. This is the only difference."
After making many sacrifices and paying a heavy price, I was able to conquer the White Whale, the monster of fog.
And because of its characteristics like a natural disaster, there is no personal relationship under the threat of this monster, so Subaru believes that there is no essential difference between the war dead and the survivors.
"————"
What Subaru said to everyone, unconsciously became his speech before going out into battle.
Everyone listening, at the moment when they are about to face the battle, will subconsciously think of a certain lecture.
That was a lesson with the same meaning that Crusch said to everyone before the battle with the White Whale.
——Fighting is ruthless, and life has no distinction between high and low. Therefore, no matter who you are, you must try your best.
However, Subaru's emotional intelligence is not high enough to understand the determination shared in the hearts of the audience.
"If you take one wrong step, you may die. You have fought a hard battle to be able to stand here now - then, let's make that so-called step right again."
"——!?"
"Let's get this victory. A complete victory without everyone here dying. Everyone must come back alive. We have already defeated monsters like the White Whale. How can we lose to something like the Witch Cult?" Yuexing Gao
said in a loud voice
No matter what advantages one has, fighting must be accompanied by sacrifices. Yuexing also knows this, and they understand it more clearly than Yuexing.
Therefore, while they have awareness of death in their hearts, they also have helplessness towards death.
It is precisely because they know this that they can face death
"No one wants to die, and they are willing to die because of those guys, unless they are mentally ill," Subaru said in a joking tone.
Death is terrifying. No matter when, death means unbearable terror and emptiness, as well as the trampling on the meaning of life.
No matter who it is, it should be like this. There can be no exceptions. It is precisely because the return of death makes them realize this more deeply than anyone else, so they do not want anyone to experience this feeling.
So, these are all actions taken to refuse death.
At the end of the Witch Cult’s hunting lecture that even a monkey can understand, Subaru dropped a surprising bomb
Facing the speechless crowd, Subaru raised his hand, looked around at everyone's faces, and said
Because someone told me that a man should not bow his head easily, but should look at the other person’s face and make a request.