"Finally up? Although I had too much physical exertion yesterday, I got up too slowly. In the big tent, Ike looked at Group A with a serious face and reprimanded the group A who had gathered after washing.

"But now too-"

The complaints stopped, and the information received from Ike's face, who had always looked careless, seemed to be amiss.

"Did something happen?" Lane asked.

"Last night, it seems that the Empire's surveillance tower was attacked by unknown persons, and judging from the information from Sykes, the damage is not small." Ike replied succinctly.

"Huh?! The attack was ——? ”

"Is it a republic?"

"Unfortunately, like the Empire, the Republic's facilities seem to have been attacked, and to a greater extent than the Empire." Ike replied, "Now that both countries are under martial law, although war between countries may not break out, local conflicts are inevitable." ”

"What about casualties?" Rien asked.

"There were casualties on both sides, but not from weapons, but from the debris that fell after the destruction of the building." Ike glanced at the crowd, "The army has been busy since last night, presumably the announcement of the results will come out soon." ”

As he spoke, Gunn, Norton, and the Patriarch also walked in, and after seeing Ryne's expressions, they paused, "Looks like you already know the news." ”

"Saying so ... Is the news really true? ”

"Unfortunately, that's exactly the case." The patriarch replied, "The army has sent to warn us to beware of an attack by invaders. ”

"At the moment, the deployment of the Imperial Army's forces is chaotic, and all the troops are gathered near the Genda Gate and the Surveillance Tower, if you want to fish in troubled waters, now is indeed the best time." Ike thought for a moment and said, "If the premise is not the hand of 'your own people'. ”

"Impossible!" Jusis replied angrily, "The Nord Plateau is the farthest region from the nobles' sphere of influence—"

"I didn't say it was done by the nobles." Ike interrupted Jussius's remarks, "Even in the Imperial Army, there is no small analysis, the struggle between radicals and moderates, has existed from the beginning... Do you already have a topic for today's internship? Ike asked.

"There is only one, there seems to be a large demonic beast in the northern part of Norder, and it needs to be investigated." Gaius's father, Lagon, replied.

"Is there only one? Just right. Ike looked at the members of Group A, "You know what I mean, right?" ”

"Understood, we'll get there as soon as possible." Rien replied, "What about Instructor Ike?" ”

"Someone said hello, because there is a trade meeting next month, and that guy of Iron Will has sent a terrible guy over to eliminate the trouble, and he needs to take a look." Ike replied, "All in all, you should remember first, this time is not like the regular army and the confederate army have room to maneuver, once there is a war between countries, there is no such thing as innocent, you must evacuate as quickly as possible, and let me know if you need help." ”

"Is there really, really going to war?" Emma whispered timidly.

"I really can't say for sure, after all, both the Third Division and the Republic Airship Mecha Division have already been dispatched, although I believe in the 'diplomat' sent by Iron Will, but no one can guarantee that there will be any exceptions. But these are not your business, whether it is the Imperial Army, or everyone has long been accustomed to the state of emergency, it is you who are most in danger now. I hope you go back every day in good condition. Ike reminded again. After waiting for everyone's unanimous answer, they nodded to each other towards Ragon, and turned to leave the tent.

"Where do you go next... Although some unruly mercenaries ran in, there should be no threat. Ike turned his head to look at the smaller and smaller village and muttered to himself, "Then the rest is one... ”

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As the minutes ticked by, there was already quite a bit of time left in the morning, and the midday sun replaced the morning haze. With a loud whistle, the freight train finally arrived at the Genda Gate, and after the train stopped, a young man walked out of the train carriage, with short fiery red hair, different from the regular army of the Empire, neat military uniform. Holding a leather suitcase that does not hit, and in the slightly bulging pockets, it seems that you can feel the presence of weapons and force guides.

"It's finally here, I thought you'd pick a time when no one was paying attention, but it looks like the iron-willed guy is in a hurry."

Looking at Ike who walked in with a little surprise, the young man showed a surprised expression that matched his surprise, "Oh, I didn't expect it to be Ike who came to greet me, which really surprised me." ”

"Just some?"

"Well, after all, the information has long been reported that you appeared on the Nord Plateau, considering the matter and the reconnaissance power of your intelligence, it is natural to see me." The young man spread his hands: "It's just that I didn't expect you to be so eager." ”

"Oh? Judging from this statement, it doesn't seem to be the Imperial Army's purpose, right? Reicter. Ike's eyes twitched.

"Of course, it's just like this from the top, and it's unknown whether the lower level acted without permission." Rector replied, "But I don't think Sykes is such a man, and the men he commands probably won't make the simple mistake here." ”

"Tell me about your information? If it were you, the 'Sons of Iron Blood' would have been sent out long ago. ”

"Why can you be so open-minded to obtain military intelligence?" Rector sighed, "The last time I contacted the 'informant' was at night, so I was busy all night for this, and if you took it away without any pay, I always felt that I was at a loss." ”

"It's a big deal, when you go to Liber when you have time, I'll ask the princess to ask you for tea."

"Phew! As a senior, I can do that too! "Rector despises" ... In terms of preliminary representations, both countries are taking next month's trade conference seriously, and the other side's troublesome intelligence bureau has ruled out the option of doing so. ”

"That is to say..."

"That's right, it's the result of everyone's happiness, it is to be attacked by a third party, so as to provoke the relationship between the two countries and lead to war." Lexa replied heartily.

"From what you say, I hear that pleasure is a delusion?"

"You think, if it was really the republic's doing, then I would soon be miserable, not only would the workload increase, but I would also be reprimanded by that terrible uncle. Now, all you need to do is find out the black hand and bring it to justice. ”

"Ruthlessly." Ike Fu forehead: "Then you must already have specific information about the object, right?" ”

"Aren't you, the leader of the hunters, better at this than me?"

"The underground chasper intelligence said that it was a unit called 'Giant Beast', and it was an overestimation to say that it was a chasper, at best it was just a mercenary unit, probably because he wanted to do something big to upgrade himself to a chaser regiment. However, whether it is a hunter or a mercenary, they will not act easily without an 'employer', especially these miscellaneous fish, there is not enough interest, it is hard to imagine that they dare to attack two countries at the same time. ”

"Oh—that's a good analysis, worthy of being the head of the hunters." Rector applauded: "As you say, mercenaries don't do it without employers and interests, but what if there are employers? ”

"Don't beat around the bush and just say what you know." Ike asked, his eyes flickering.

"I don't know if Ike you've ever heard of the 'Imperial Liberation Front'... What about this organization? ”