"All right, let's hear it first."

The old man continued his report to Jin, who looked as if he was about to start work on making a magical tool that could be used for <.

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"I'm sorry, Mr. President. Let's hear about it when we are all here."

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Stearina, Saki, and Reinhard. Jin thought that he would like to share the new knowledge with everyone at once.

First of all, we need to make a digging tool.

It is not a particularly difficult technique. All you have to do is to write a magic formula on an earth-attribute magic crystal (magi crystal).

The work itself took less than five minutes.

"Now, you can make the same kind of magical tool as this one, can't you? I will be counting on you.

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The Master sends Lao Tzu to pick up the excavation tool from Jin's hand,

He made a new report, "I have a report from Deneb 4.

"Hmm?　What happened?"

The reason why soldiers were originally stationed in a remote area like Toka Village was because of the Inado Mine. Since criminals were used as labor force, 10 soldiers were stationed there at all times in case of emergency.

However, since the Inad Mine has been abandoned and will be handed over to Jin as of August 1, it seems that the number of soldiers stationed there has been raised.

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Jin recognized the name. When Jin went on a business trip to Toka village, he was a new soldier who was being bullied by a senior soldier.

"Hmmm... I wonder if there was something to see."

Jin imagined that even though his aptitude as a soldier was low, he might have had an aptitude for clerical work.

As the vice-captain of the female knight corps, she must have been entrusted to lead the common soldiers.

However, the fact that there are 9 male soldiers and only one Gloria is a little bit worrisome to me.

"Can you get ...... Deneb 4 to escort you?"

"Send someone from the rangers. <<

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"Don't be slow!　Walk a little faster!"

Meanwhile, Gloria was walking toward the village of Rac-Neau.

Since she left Toka village late, she decided that she would not be able to go as far as Doppa anyway, so she decided to stay at Racneau that night.

（d*mn you, woman!)

（What a braggart! What a knight! d*mn nobles!)

（You're the only one who rides a horse! We're walking!)

The nine soldiers were walking slowly, grumbling.

"Oh, it's so cold!"

The midsummer sun shone overhead, burning their skin. No wonder they couldn't help but let out a voice like that. But...

"Stop complaining!　You can't whine like that on the battlefield!"

Gloria scolds the soldier for his unnecessary talk.

（d*mn you, you're getting on my nerves!)

And the soldiers' frustration builds up even more.

(Their skill level is too low. ...... is too low. ......)

Gloria observes the soldiers in Gloria.

(Better than the Women's Guards, but not as good as the elite. ......)

Most of the female members of the Knight Corps are noble girls who feel like sitting on their hands, but there are one or two out of every ten who are highly qualified and motivated. Compared to these women, the soldiers who were following them were just like small fry.

Furthermore, Gloria had heard from Jin the other day how the newcomers were being bullied, and she wanted to take this opportunity to treat them a little better.

"One hour to Racneau!　Quickly!"

Wheeze, wheeze.

Whew! Whew!

"...... d*mn that f*cking aristocrat!

When the soldiers arrived in Racqeuneau and heard that they were to camp instead of staying overnight, they were chagrined and grumbled behind their backs. The encampment was located on the outskirts of the village of Racqeuneau.

Just then, Deneb 4 caught up with Gloria's group.

（The soldiers seem to be getting more and more frustrated.)

Deneb 4 communicates with the old man via the built-in manacam so that the others cannot hear him.

（Deneb 4. Gloria is more of an acquaintance and less of a friend to the master (Mylord). We don't know how things will change in the future.)

Besides," the old man added.

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He regretted that he should have analyzed it secretly at the time of the Gigantorpeeder case, since he had secured it.

However, despite Jin's and Lao-kun's concern, the night passed without incident.

"Everyone woke up!

On July 24th, Gloria woke everyone up at 4 am. Of course, it was still dark.

"Get ready!　Prepare your own meals!

The intention was to take this opportunity to feed them since they had been provided with plenty of portable rations when they were stationed in the city.

There is a possibility that they will be discarded once they return to King's Landing. In an environment where there are so many delicious foods available, it is only natural that the old portable rations would not be considered.

"Ah, I'm sleepy."

"d*mn you aristocrats! I hope you're eating well."

That's a misunderstanding. Gloria eats the same food... but they don't know that.

"All right, let's get ready to go!

It is 4:30 a.m. when the light finally begins to brighten over the mountains to the east. Gloria gave the order to leave.

"Let's go!"

The soldiers, who had managed to finish their preparations, departed from Lachnoe. At the tail end of the group, there was a disturbing conversation.

(I remember there is a rocky wasteland about 5 hours away...)

(If we all attack there, ......)

（Let's go for the dismounted part.)

(Let's go after them when they get off their horses.) (Hee-hee, that'll be fun.)

Unaware of such a discussion, Gloria takes the lead on horseback.

Four hours after leaving Rac-Neau, we entered the mountain road. About two hours from here is the last mountain road, and the rest is mostly flat.

The place where Count Walter caused the cliff to collapse is right in the middle of the road.

The group is slowly making its way uphill, albeit gently. The soldiers are breathing heavily.

"Hang on!　We're almost to the pass!"

But even with Gloria's encouragement..,

（You're riding a horse and you can talk all you want...)

(Just watch me now. ......)

(You're riding a horse, but you can say whatever you want...) (Watch me now...) The hearts of the soldiers had not been touched.

Finally, they climbed up the pass. All that remained was to go down.

"All right, all of you, stop!　We will take a short rest here. Drink some water."

Gloria dismounted her horse to rest.

The pass has a large open space where travelers can rest.

Gloria wipes the sweat from the nape of her neck.

The soldiers see her, and a swooning light comes into their eyes.