Seth: I heard from the villagers in the neighborhood that this area is home to the Pazpa bandits.

The boy who stole the wrist chakra was seen entering the stronghold.

I'm afraid that boy is also in the gang with the bandits.

Erek: The other party is ...... Bandits.

Not to mention burning villages all over the country, they also plundered wildly......

It is so rampant in our country......

Seth: In the past, we Knights would have fought against these bandits and protected the villages in our territory.

But now the Runes army has been defeated, and the territory is ungoverned and completely abandoned.

The army of the Goulards, who had captured Runes, did not seem to have any intention of exercising its rule.

If this continues, Runes will be completely abandoned.

Erec: ......

Memi: That'...... Please, please......

Are you members of the mercenary group?

Arek: Are you?

Memmy: Please, please.

Please save Koman......!

I told him that it was dangerous and asked him not to go, but Coman was still alone......

Erec: Well, please calm down.

Can you slowly make it clear?

Memi: Okay, okay......

My name is Memi.

Lives in the village of Lak near here......

But the village is gone......

Arek: The village is gone?

Could it be......

Memi: It's been burned down by the Pazpa Bandits......

Only Coman and I escaped.

Everyone else is ......

Attacked by bandits......

Erec: ......

Seth: Memmy, why are you here?

Memi: The depths of the mountain......

There is a stronghold of the Pazpa bandits.

So Koman he ......

By the way, Koeman is mine...... That one......

Childhood sweetheart's partner......

He said he was going to steal all the money he had been robbed of by the bandits......

Erec: Is he the only one?

Isn't that dangerous......

Memi: Yes, yes...... So I stopped him......

But he didn't listen to me.

If even Coman is dead......

I...... I...... Woo......

Erec: Wait, please don't cry.

Never mind.

We'll help you save that person.

Memi: Really, really?

Please, please!

I......

I don't have much money on me, though......

But as long as I can do it, I can do whatever I want......

Seth: Miss Ereko, are you serious?

Erec: If the boy from before is really in the bandits' stronghold now......

Memi is the same destination as ours.

And Memi, they are also the people of Runes.

As the rulers of Runes, we must protect the people......

But I couldn't protect them......

So, I hope to be able to at least help her.

Seth: I see.

Memmy, please lead the way for us.

Memi: Okay, okay......

This way.

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Seth: The door seems to be locked.

We can't open the door without a key or a thief to help us.

Erec: That's right.

Now it's troublesome......

Seth: Absolutely.

Look at that wall.

Erec: Only there are cracks in the walls......

Seth: yes.

If we attack that fragile wall, we can bring it down.

Memi: W-that...... Is there anything I can do to help?

I've been out hunting with my grandfather a lot since I was a kid......

So some archery skills......

Seth: Really?

Memi: Yes, yes......

Seth: Okay.

Then I'll ask you to come to your aid in the rear.

Please protect Miss Ereko.

Memi: W-that...... Is there anything I can do to help?

I've been out hunting with my uncle a lot since I was a kid......

So some archery skills......

Erec: ...... archery?

Memi: Yes, yes......

Ereco: Seth, what do you think?

Seth: Archers are very useful when fighting in such a cramped room.

If you use a bow and arrow, you can attack the enemy from here......

Ereko: Then Meimi, please.

Memi: I—I'll try......

Pazpa: Huh? It seems that an unknown guest is coming.

Boys, get out there and treat me well!

Kill all those who dare to come close!

Pazpa: Huh? It seems that an unknown guest is coming.

Boys, get out there and treat me well!

As long as we have axes around, we can attack through walls.

Kill all those who dare to come close!

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Koeman: It took so much effort...... Call......

Hehe, no one seems to notice.

Bandits and all that don't take my eyes at all.

Next...... First of all, let's accept the belongings unceremoniously.

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Pazpa: Lao Tzu is the boss of the Pazpa bandits, Lord Pazpa!

A few of you, you've come to your senses, haven't you?

―――

Pazpa: Lao, Lao Tzu actually ......

How so......

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Memi: Koman......

Koman: What? Didn't you say you don't have to worry?

It will be enough for those bandits to be handed over to me alone.

Memi: Because I'm ......

I'm worried about you......

Koeman: Wait, wait! It's me who is bad!

So don't cry!

Memi: Whew...... Woo......

Don't ...... anymore Went on an adventure alone......

Koeman: Okay, okay.

I promise you.

So don't cry anymore.

All right?

Memi: Hmm......

Koeman: That's right.

Look, what is this.

Memi: ?

Koman: I'll get you back your mirror.

When you escaped from the village, didn't you say it was your mother's relic and you still cried?

Those were the ones who attacked our village.

So I'm sure that thing must be here.

In short, if you leave it to me, it's a trivial matter.

Memi: Koman......

Woo...... Woo......

Kingman......

Koman: Hey, hey......

Why are you crying again?

Count me begging you, stop crying.

All right? Meimi ......

Seth:...... I beg your pardon for interrupting you.

It's time to give us back Miss Erec's wrist chakra.

Koeman: Y-What are you talking about?

Want to find fault......

Koman: Wow, wait, please wait a minute!

I'll pay it back, I'll pay it back now!

Seth:......

Juvenile.

Want to go astray at a young age?

If you also have something you want to protect, don't do such a dirty thing anymore.

Koman: Hmph......

Seth: We're still in a hurry.

Don't expect us to help you again next time.

So take your leave......

Kingman:...... Please、Please wait!

I, I said, take us along, okay?

Seth: What?

Koman: Memi and I don't have a village to go back to.

Even if you want to work seriously, now that there are wars everywhere, you can't do anything.

Aren't you mercenaries?

Then please take us with you.

I'm very capable, and I'll be able to help you!

Seth:...... Since you have this awareness, then go and ask Miss Erek.

However, our task is not an easy one.

We don't have the time to take the people who are dragging the line on the road.

Koeman: I can't ask for it.

I'll let you know how lucky you are to bring me with you!

Seth: The stolen wrist chakra has been found inside the coffin.

Please, Princess Ereco.

Erec: Thank you, Seth.

This wrist chakra ...... I got it from my father when I was a child.

Originally, the wrist chakra was a pair.

One for my brother and one for me......

Seth: Princess Ereko, you must not lose this wrist chakra.

They were given to you both by His Majesty Fade......

Proof of entrusting the future of Runes to you.

Erec: Seth?

You're hiding something from me, aren't you?

Seth:...... I'm sorry.

When the time comes, I will tell you.

When the time comes, please forgive me for my rudeness.

Erec: I see.

Since you said so, I believe you.

Seth: So, let's get going.

I think the bandits entrenched here have been swept away by us for the time being.

Erec: Yes. But that's not the end of it, is it?

If we don't recapture our homeland, we will repeat this tragedy......

Seth: yes.

The day when Runes returns to light will be when you, Princess, and Prince Iverium reclaim their homeland together.

Although it was a long and arduous road......

Erec: Hmm. But I must cross this road.

For the sake of those who have not been able to save, let us hurry up and rush to my brother.

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Empire of the Goulards

Selena: General Dussel.

Dussel: You're back, Selena.

How is the Kingdom of Runes doing now?

Selena: Yes, there are signs of ruin.

The robbers were running amok, and the people they saw on the road were miserable......

Dussel: Hmm......

It seems that if we had not been able to maintain law and order,

Runes will continue to be in ruins.

But His Majesty has not yet given an order.

Isn't it time for us to speak again......

Glenn: But what exactly is Your Majesty going to do?

Suddenly broke the long-standing alliance and launched an invasion of Runez......

I don't think it was a decision made by that kind and gentle Majesty.

Selena:......

Glenn: And Your Majesty also reuses those who don't know the general situation......

It seems that there is also an intention to continue to expand the fighting.

It's as if His Majesty has changed now......

Selena: Glenn, we're the generals of the Empire.

I do not allow anyone to doubt His Majesty's will.

Glenn: I know, Selena.

But......

Dussel: You two don't argue.

Your Majesty is calling us.

Just tell your majesty everything you want to say in the middle of the meeting.

Pigard: ...... The previous assignment was really hard for you......

The three of you are the main commanders of the Empire......

We will continue to comply with the ...... My will......

Complete the task I have given you.

Dussel: Yes.

Selena: As Your Majesty commands.

Glenn: Yes......

Pigard: ...... However, if you want to suppress the remaining countries,

A few of you are not enough......

In the campaign to capture Runes / Men of great merit......

Like you, I will make them the new Imperial Generals......

…… Come on in.

Pigard: ...... These people have shown a remarkable record of success that is not inferior to you......

Plus these three people......

The six generals of the empire will dominate the continent......

Do you understand......

Avi: Hey, hey, hey......

I am Avi, who His Majesty bestowed upon you the name of Blood Jade.

Although I have just joined the ranks of generals, please advise me in the future.

Dussel: ...... Good.

Kaseda: Kesda.

Formerly a mercenary in the desert.

The name [Tiger Eyestone] is quite suitable for me......

Oh, you're a nice woman.

Please let me join you on the mission.

Selena:......

Volta: Long time no see, guys.

I am Imperial General [Moonstone] Volta.

I'll help you useless guys in the future.

But thank me.

Glenn: Volta...... You!

Dussel: Glenn, stop.

Pigald: Selena and Catherda, you two attack Freria......

Selena: Yes.

Kaserda: Alright, leave it to me.

Petrald: Avi and Dussel are in charge of the defense of the imperial capital......

Other detailed tasks will be given to you later.

Avi: Hey, hey, hey......

Yes, sir.

Dussel: ...... Yes, sir.

Volta: What about me?

Pegard: Volta, Glenn......

There is another task for you......

Glenn: Yes.

Pigalde: Although Runes has fallen, Princess Ereco's whereabouts are still unknown......

And her brother Iverem is still resisting in our territory......

Take that brother and sister ......

Bring it here.

Volta: Hmph...... Yes, sir.

Glenn:......