169 [3-26] 母屋を乗っ取らんとする者はまず軒を借りよ (2/2)

This is the latest type of magic cannon that is designed to have a particularly long range.

You were unable to defeat the cannon because you relied only on bows and magic.

Several of Jibal Maguza's guards looked as if they had been given a bitter pill.

It was an insulting point, but it was true.

The cannons fired day and night, from places where neither bow nor magic could reach, had gradually whittled down the forest and exhausted the tribesmen.

But now you have the firepower of those cannons.

But now you have the firepower of your cannons. From within the tightly guarded forest, bullets with the same range and power as those fired by the Imperial Blue Army will fly back.

In addition, we have the advantage of 'securing the land vein'.

Unlike the Blue Army, which has to carry fuel as magic stones from faraway places, we can use the cannons simply by having them there.

After the prolific ranting, Alastor shot a piercing glance at her.

That is, of course, assuming that you are cooperative.

Even with the water turned on him, Jivarmaguza did not waver on the surface.

I'm not sure what to make of that.

You have to go into the forest, no matter what. Can't we just use it?

First of all, this weapon is the property of the princess. We're responsible for it and can't leave it to you.

Secondly, I don't think you're fully capable of handling this weapon. There are people in our army who are familiar with artifact technology and who were in charge of the artillery before they died. You, on the other hand, do not have a single cannon.

Alastor simply stated his reasons condescendingly and matter-of-factly.

It would be too much to ask for just a cannon. Of course, Jivarmaguza knows this.

The elves will provide the trees of the forest as a barrier, and the magic to power the cannon.

The exiled nation of Ciel-Teira will provide the troops, firepower, and technology.

With the combination of these two, the Great Forest of Goosenfall will be able to hold off the Imperial Blue Army.

We will not get involved in the affairs of the forest any more than necessary.

If there are things that should not be touched or places that should not be entered, we will do our best to accommodate your request.

In return, I will not compromise on how to win the war. Let's discuss specific arrangements.

Jivarmaguza fell silent with a glaring expression.

It was a bitter admission.

”Oh, and... And have you learned anything about the shadowy figure of light that has been attacking us?

When Alastor said this, the emotions that Rene sensed from the elves were the most intense he had ever felt.

All of the elves present were already aware of the situation and were not surprised.

Guilt, humiliation, and self-justification.

It was the heart of a powerful loser who lives even after his pride has been trampled.

You can stop it from showing up at ....... But it's not something we can control.

If you act without provoking it, you'll probably be safe.

”Yes, sir. Then let's discuss our future plans, including that matter.

Alastor put one hand on his chest and spread his other hand lightly and bade him farewell.

Jivarmaguza assumed the same position without delay. This is the elven way. In human terms, this is the equivalent of a handshake.

Jivarmaguza put on a nonchalant face, but inwardly he seemed to be impressed by the elven way of doing things.