143 Episode 15 The victory is a step toward defeat. (1/2)
Lunalie was running.
During the war, Lunalie was in charge of logistics in the city in the Lemurian Empire that was closest to the Kingdom of Bulgaron, and she kept sending food and arrows to Hercule on the battlefield.
I'm sure that Hercule will come back victorious this time as well. ......
Just as he was thinking that, Lunalie heard that Hercule had been defeated.
In addition, there were various information about Hercule, such as ”dead,” ”missing,” and ”unconscious in critical condition,” so Lunalie had no idea what was happening to Hercule.
In addition, it seems that afterwards, the Bulgurons launched an all-out attack against the defeated Lemurian army. ......
The Lemurian army was forced to abandon most of the cities they had occupied and retreat.
About a week after the news of their defeat arrived.
Finally, the Lemurian army returned to the Lemurian Empire.
Unable to stay, Lunalie mounted her horse and headed for the Lemurian army's encampment that had just entered the country.
And now, she was galloping towards the tent where Hercule was sleeping.
”Your Majesty!
Lunalie shook off the silence of the guards and entered the tent.
What Lunalie saw there was ......
”Your Majesty, ahh.
”Aww.
It was Hercule who was being fed an apple by Carolina.
If you look closely, you can see that he is stroking Carolina's buttocks with his left hand.
Lunalie slumped down on the spot.
”Luna, what's wrong?
When Hercule asked, Lunalie stood up unsteadily and walked over to ......
I'm not sure if you've seen this before.
You know how worried I was about you flirting with ...... me at a time like this!
”What, you were worried about me? You have a cute side.
I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one who's not afraid of you.
I'm not worried about you.
”You're saying the opposite of what you said before.
Hercule smiled bitterly and let go of Lunalie.
She turned away with a bright red face.
You're saying that it was a false alarm that you almost died?
”No, it's true.
Hercule then raised his right arm.
Seeing this, Lunalie's eyes widened.
The tip of the arm was missing from just above the elbow.
If Carolina had been a few moments later to cut it off, she would have had to go to the gods before you.
Are you okay ......?
The wound is closed. The demon I'm under contract with is taking care of the phantom limb pain, so there's no pain. It will be a little inconvenient, though.
Hercule shrugged his shoulders.
I'll just have to let the servants take care of me since I'm missing a hand.
If there is a problem, it's that I look a little worse for wear, and I can't draw my bow to shoot deer or boar anymore, and I can't ...... rub your breasts with both hands. It's a shame, really, that you have two breasts and I can only squeeze one.
Hercule said, sounding truly disappointed.
Even Lunalie was taken aback by this.
You really look okay.
”For now. But it's true that you were unconscious. I really thought I was going to die.
Hercule said and let out a sigh.
I'm much better now, but a few days ago I had a high fever and was having nightmares.
But now I finally have a black mark on my record. In addition to that, most of the cities I regained were taken by the Bulgarons, and I lost more than two hundred men.
Fortunately, there were relatively few casualties among the Long-eared Elves.
The elves, who can see better at night, were less likely to be confused.
But even with that in mind, they still suffered heavy casualties.
For the time being, we have to fill the infantry with Tonden-hei and the cavalry with reserves. But until we recover from these losses, we can't take any military action. I'm worried about how Fahls will react. Well, we have Scheherazade and an alliance with the Kuro Tongue, so I don't think he'll suddenly attack us.
What we have lost is great.
Hercule said gloomily.
What are we going to do with Bulgalon? Make peace?
When Lunalie asked, Hercule shook his head.
”No way, if I get scared and make peace with them, that's exactly what Bulgallon wants.
And ......