Reincarnated into a Game As the Hero’s Friend

Chapter 226.2

“As for the other matter, I’m leaving it to the experts, but there’s a lot of baggage that I have to deal with.” (Welner)

“It doesn’t sound like baggage bound for the battlefield to me, judging from your words.” (Seyfart)

I would not deny it. But it would be difficult to respond to a reckless request with only the baggage we needed when going to the battlefield. I would appreciate it if I could mess up and do this all over again, but it’s reality, not a game. My stomach hurts.

Once Mazell defeats the Demon King, I would definitely spend the rest of my life in idleness in the Zeavert territory.

“By the way, I have another favor to ask you.” (Welner)

“What is it?” (Seyfart)

When I explained the contents of my request, including the purpose, the Grand Duke made a difficult face and smiled something close to a wry smile. Yes, well, I doubt it was a normal way of doing things. At least in this world.

“I understand. I’ll see what I can do.” (Seyfart)

“Thank you for your time.” (Welner)

“I have never been as busy as you are, Sir.” (Seyfart)

I knew that he was a Grand Duke and had the responsibility of defending the royal capital while the main force was away, so there was no way he was free, but when he said it with that expression on his face, it didn’t sound like he was joking.

I felt something was wrong, but I couldn’t quite put my finger on it. Well, whatever…

“Also, in case something happens, please take care of the Hearthing family.” (Welner)

“Mmm. I’m sure that the Hero Mazell can continue his journey in peace because of you. If that is the case, I would like you to take care of his family so that Sir Mazell can go off to war in peace.” (Seyfart)

So, you have heard that story as well… Wait a minute.

“How far has this story spread?” (Welner)

“It appears to be quite widespread, at least in the upper echelons of some countries.” (Seyfart)

“I don’t really want to hear their reactions, but I’d like to know.” (Welner)

“It seems like they were thinking that you are a potential fiancée of the second princess, Her Highness Laura, and someone who the hero Mazell calls a friend.” (Seyfart)

That much I could imagine. But the fact that Duke only said that much means that someone was playing some kind of political game.

For now, let’s focus on what’s ahead.

“Well, then, please.” (Welner)n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

“I’ll make arrangements for the Magic Bag.” (Seyfart)

Oh, dear. Next time, I should send a scout first, and then arrange for supplies; I have to ask Lily for some things, and I need to check on the things I asked for before. I also had to prepare the horses and put guards on the ponds and lakes, so there was a lot to do.

(T/N: For obvious reasons, the Kingdom’s army will take routes that have water bodies nearby. Moreover, fortresses built by Coltrezis House also had water bodies nearby, so Welner is probably planning to use them for his plans. Remember they discussed the locations of water bodies in the Coltrezis House’s territory during the war meeting.)

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Before going for battle, Lily presented me with a suit of clothes embroidered with Zeavert’s family crest and Laurel leaves. I was told that the leaves of Laurel represented “victory”. I would wear it during the march, but not on important occasions.

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(T/N: In the army, the spearhead is a small vanguard group. They basically check the security of routes the main army will take, make appropriate arrangements for resupply of the main army at various towns and villages, secure the perimeter, and check for other potential issues.)

A few days had passed since Zeavert Knights marched out to spearhead the main army as planned, so they had a lot of work to do, such as checking security of routes main army would take along the way, checking for any traffic problems, and checking the places Crown Prince would stay as he come with main army. There were also arrangements for feeding the horses.

(T/N: Crown Prince will be commanding the main army, so he will be coming with the main army.)

Before the main army arrived, we would confirm where the soldiers would be staying and divide the camp for the night. In addition, we also visited the church officials to make an appropriate offering and ask for their help with medical treatment of soldiers.

Of course, I just needed to check on the site while leaving the allocation of sections etc. to the experts. However, I was the one who would take the final responsibility, so it was necessary for me to confirm the situation.

Since we had arrived near enemy territory, I also needed to check the water supply and deploy around 100 soldiers to properly secure the water sources.

We also needed to ensure that soldiers do not act overbearing or disrespectful to locals just because they were soldiers of the army led by His Highness the Crown Prince.

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