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"My lord, if the purpose is military intimidation, will they actually attack?"

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The old man explains his guess.

"I guess so."

If we have taken countermeasures, then the preparation will only be in vain if the visit is friendly, but if we do not take countermeasures and are suddenly attacked, there is no telling how many casualties we will incur.

"Alright, let's send out the battleship <> and the cruiser <><><<> as well."

Jin decides to send one more cruiser.

>

"That's the only way to get them out in time."

>

"Until we know where they're going, it's hard to say.

"Right."

The cruiser's maximum speed is 200 kilometers per hour with the force field generator, which should be faster than the three approaching ships.

"And have 20 aircraft ......<> ready to launch."

<

< is a single-engine plane, one-seater. Its maximum speed is 600 kilometers per hour. Standard armament is two laser cannons.

It is now additionally equipped with an all-machine force-field generator 《force generator》, and can be stopped in mid-air.

Jin thought it was better to hit the ship with aircraft.

"We should also ...... prepare to launch the <>, just in case the worst happens."

<>

"It would be better if the <> didn't have to go out, though."

As for Jin, he is ready for now, and all he has to do is to wait.

<<<< Yes,>> as for Jin, he is ready for now and just waiting.

"Hmmm...now we can finally accomplish our long-cherished dream..."

"Hmm. First, the Duchy of Dalat?

No, the Duchy of Jagus.

No, let's go with the Duchy of Jagus.

Because the Duchy of Jagus has a stronger military.

I see. So we'll start with the strongest country.

That's right. Even if they're strong, they can't compete with us.

That's right.

So we're going to overrun the most powerful nation and show the other three that we're not afraid of them.

That's interesting.

* * * *

<>

The < cannot hear the voice.

If the target is a human being, you can understand the approximate content of the conversation by <>, but not if it is an automata or a golem talking with a communication device built in.

Even the old man had his technical limitations.

There is also an invisible wiretap magic technique called <, but he did not use it, because it might not work against this person.

And the time goes by: .......

* * * *

On September 8, at 6:00 a.m. local time, three large ships appeared off the coast of the Principality of Jagus.

The news is immediately sent to the capital city of Jaguar.

"What?　Suspicious ships?"

As soon as King Niestor Kyrillo Jags heard the news..,

"A state of emergency!"

"A state of emergency!" he proclaimed.

A little too shortsighted, but in this case it worked.

"Immediately!"

Prime Minister Pringles Cubo ordered the Minister of Military Affairs, Buena Haiti, to mobilize.

In a state of emergency, the minister of military affairs is in charge of all the armed forces, except for the Kingsguard.

The Minister of War, Buena Haiti, is 40 years old this year. She has slightly faded golden hair and strong-willed gray eyes. She is stocky. Loyal and cunning.

The Buena Haitian rushed from the capital, Jaguar, to the seaside town of Larargues.

They arrive in half an hour, riding their horses. Out of breath, he climbed the watchtower and saw three boats anchored about three kilometers off shore.

"Umm ...... who are they?"

asked the man on watch,

"Unknown. They are silent."

He only replied, "They are silent.

"Well, maybe they're trying to put us on edge by putting ...... silent pressure on us."

Military Minister Buena Haiti glared at the ship offshore.

"It's metal and a hundred meters long."

Then the director of the institute, Rokow b. Shiharo, came running in.

"Sir, I heard that a mysterious ship has appeared.

"Yes, look."

Oh ......

Rokow Bee Shikharlo received the telescope and frowned.

"...... is quite a piece of technology, isn't it?"

"You think so?　...... suppose we were to go into battle, do you think we would have a chance?"

"Yes, I think so."

I think so.

Rokow B.Shiharro explains his theory.

"They will not be as maneuverable because of their size. Our ship is 30 meters long and much more maneuverable.

"Yes."

If we can use our maneuverability to taunt them and attack in waves, I think we have a good chance of winning.

I see.

Buena Haiti was satisfied because it was almost exactly what she had in mind.

"But there is one thing I would like to do.

"Sir, what is it?"

"Lack of firepower. Or to put it another way, not enough offensive power. How do you propose to destroy the exterior of ......?

......That's true.

It is a common understanding that we cannot expect to get through it with a half-baked firepower.

Since it is not made of wood, we cannot use fire magic to burn it.

"Do you think a <> will make a hole?"

"...... would be difficult."

With a bitter look on his face, Rokou Bee Shikharou answered.

"But arrows won't do it. We will need siege weapons.

Rokow B.C.J. and Buena Haiti were thinking of a better idea.