Character Introduction
Rilius: High Elf, son of Ria.
Rigul: High Elf, son of Lize.
Ratte: High Elf, son of Rafa.
Torain: High Ogre Race, son of Ann.
Alfred: Vampire, son of Lu.
Lupumirina: Vampire, daughter of Lu.
Tiselle: Angel Race, daughter of Tia.
Aurora: Angel Race, daughter of Tia.
Hiichiro: Dragon, son of Hakuren.
Lananon: Dragon, daughter of Rusty.
Urza: Human. Daughter of the Village Head. (Adopted daughter → Daughter-in-law?)
Gral: Dragon. She is targeting Hiichiro.
Kudel: Angel Race. One of the Genocide Angels.
Sil: One of the three Beastman Boys.
A forest.
“Rilius. The Elf and Dwarf units are ready. Twelve hundred in all. We’re moving out as planned.”
“Is that you, Rigul? Wait a little longer. The Territorial Army isn't in position yet.”
“Oh, come on. The Territorial Army again? Why don't we just let them take their time and join us later?”
“If we do that, it’ll only cause friction later. We need to maintain the appearance that we all fought and won together.”
“What a hassle.”
“If you’ve got a complaint, why don’t you go light a fire under their asses yourself?”
“Is that an offer? Leave it to me. I’ll go give them a piece of my mind. Who’s coordinating the Territorial Army anyway?”
“Aniki Sil.”
“...Eh?”
“I said, Aniki Sil.”
“Since when has Aniki been here?”
“He arrived last night. I reported it during this morning’s meeting.”
“Ahaha... I was asleep.”
“In that case, do your best yelling at Aniki Sil. If you could, try to mention that I had nothing to do with it.”
“Ahaha. Er... yeah, sorry. I think I’ll just wait patiently for the Territorial Army to assemble.”
“That’s for the best. Honestly, it would be much easier for me if Aniki Sil just took over as Commander-in-Chief. It would shut the rowdy ones up.”
“But that’s exactly the problem with appearances, isn't it? Someone from the Village of the Great Tree has to be the figurehead.”
“I still think it’s a problem that I’m the one playing the head of the Village of the Great Tree.”
“What, were you going to drag Lord Alfred out onto the battlefield while he’s busy plowing the fields? You’d have to pity the enemy.”
“Ah... yeah, fair point. And if Lord Alfred came, Lady Urza would surely follow...”
“And Lady Tiselle would definitely be right behind them.”
“Lord Hiichiro, Lady Gral, and Lady Lananon might show up too. It all depends on how much Lady Aurora can do to restrain them.”
“Lady Aurora really is our only peace of mind.”
“No kidding. Sorry for whining. I’ll keep doing my best as the head of the Village of the Great Tree.”
“I’m counting on you, Eldest Brother. By the way... what’s that?”
“That?”
“Look, in the southern sky.”
“...The Angel Race and Harpy Race. The banner they’re carrying... is it the Village of the Great Tree?”
“Did you hear about anyone else joining the campaign?”
“I didn't. Ah, look, Lady Lupumirina is at the front.”
“She looks like she’s full of spirit... Seeing them gain altitude at that position, I wonder if Lady Kudel is with them?”
“Almost certainly. Lady Kudel loves her dive bombing. I wonder if she got the Village Head’s permission to take out the horns?”
“My money’s on her not asking.”
“That’s not even a bet. Ah, there it goes. The castle gate just blew up.”
“Does this mean we won?”
“Probably, but the surrender negotiations Ratte and Torain were working so hard on have gone completely down the drain.”
“They certainly have.”
“What are we going to say to Ratte and Torain when they get here?”
“Maybe we should just tell them this isn’t reality. Tell them it’s all a lie.”
“I see. That’s kind of you. Also, as Commander-in-Chief, I have to go lodge a complaint with Lady Lupumirina now.”
“Good luck, Eldest Brother!”
“Someone please tell me this isn’t reality. Tell me it’s a lie.”
I had a strange dream.
Why were Rilius and the others waging a war? I’ve seen a dream like that before, haven’t I? Was this a continuation of it? No, the scene was completely different... and I felt like they had grown.
Who was the enemy?
Hmm. Well, it was just a dream. There was no point in overthinking it, but... I decided I should try to communicate with Rilius and the others a bit more.
Besides, siblings shouldn't be calling each other "Lord" or "Lady."
Character Introduction
Rilius: High Elf, son of Ria.
Rigul: High Elf, son of Lize.
Ratte: High Elf, son of Rafa.
Torain: High Ogre Race, son of Ann.
Alfred: Vampire, son of Lu.
Lupumirina: Vampire, daughter of Lu.
Tiselle: Angel Race, daughter of Tia.
Aurora: Angel Race, daughter of Tia.
Hiichiro: Dragon, son of Hakuren.
Lananon: Dragon, daughter of Rusty.
Urza: Human. Daughter of the Village Head. (Adopted daughter → Daughter-in-law?)
Gral: Dragon. She is targeting Hiichiro.
Kudel: Angel Race. One of the Genocide Angels.
Sil: One of the three Beastman Boys.