Rebirth in a Ruined Nation! The Life of a New Strategist Starting From Now - Chapter 81

The King’s Sons (2) – The Prince’s Selfishness

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Translator: Nisarah

Editor: Nisarah

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King Zeurasia’s two sons, Prince Zeland and Prince Ural.

I thought that the taller and brave-looking child was the older brother, Prince Zeland, but it turned out the shorter and timid-looking child was Prince Zeland

The two were still young and rarely appeared in public.

But why were they here?

As I tilted my head in confusion, the brave-looking child, the younger brother Prince Ural, suddenly came up to me and pointed his finger at me.

“So you are Roa!? Let’s have a battle with this genius, Ural-sama!” he declared.

….Could someone please explain what the hell he was talking about?

However, no one would explain it to me, so I decided to wait until Prince Ural calmed down and finally got my explanation

….Ah, I see. This prince has never lost in a tactical board battle against his subordinate or his older brother, Prince Zeland.

So, he repeatedly asked King Zeurasia to go to the battlefield, but the King never gave his permission.

Then, in the recent mock battle, he saw me, a frail-looking former civil officer fighting against Rays-sama. That was how he ended up thinking that if a weak-looking guy like me could command people on the battlefield, then a great prince like him should be able to do the same, or even better!

He made a demand to the King that if the King refused to listen to his request, then at the very least the King should see his ability. If he showed that his ability to command the army was better than mine, the former civil official, then the King should allow him to go to the battlefield.

…What a stubborn prince. Did no one stop him?

King Zeurasia, looking a little apologetic, said, “Can you play along with his request?” 

So even the King was a father who could be troubled by his son’s stubborn request.

“The location of the battle will be the training ground that was used in the mock battle. Prince Ural will command the Grantz and Lapilia Brigade. Roa, you have Luzel and Frein Units under your command, right? The number of soldiers allowed is 300 people for each side. I won’t interfere. Also, Prince Zeland will join Roa’s Brigade. This will be a good experience for him.”

Rays-sama quickly set things up. Ah… I couldn’t refuse.

“There will also be people from us, the Secretary, stationed on each side. We will monitor carefully to ensure that there is no cheating, such as Rays-sama giving any advice to either side.”

Nelfia said with a calm face, but her mouth was slightly upturned. She was definitely enjoying the current situation.

“But will the battle be today? It’s quite sudden. Both Luzel and Frein units need some preparation, so how about doing it tomorrow?”

“If we do it tomorrow, you can receive advice from Rays! We will do it today!” Prince Ural declared.

Sigh… How troublesome.

“Are there other rules than the number of people allowed and the army that both sides will command?”

The person who answered my question was Prince Ural.

“The battle will be like the real battlefield! There’s no rule in the real battlefield!

“I see. Then, I’ll go back, prepare my army, and then head to the training ground. Is that okay?”

“Do as you like! I will give you time to discuss your strategy! Of course, Rays will stay with me so you don’t cheat! I’ll also hold my strategy meeting. Call Grantz and Lapilia!” Ural ordered.

His aides then quickly left. Prince Ural saw this and smiled in satisfaction.

Rays-sama walked toward me and said in a low voice, “Finish this quick.”

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“So, that’s what happened. We will be fighting Grantz and Lapilia Brigades led by Prince Ural.”

“That’s…ridicu…I mean, it’s too sudden,” 

Luzel was about to say that it was ridiculous, but since Prince Zeland was in the room, he quickly rephrased it.

Wickharlt and Frein also looked a bit annoyed.

“Hey, Roa, was Prince Ural really that aggressive?” Frein asked.

“Well, he’s pretty…strong-willed, I guess.”

“That’s different from the Prince Ural I’ve known,” Frein said, and Wickharlt continued, “I also remembered that he wasn’t that kind of prince…”

“Really?”

“Yes. He is quite energetic but…he’s never been so…Was he anxious about something?” (Wickharlt)

“It’s my fault…”Everyone’s eyes turned to Prince Zeland who muttered to himself.

“Do you know anything, Your Highness?” In response to Wickharlt’s question, the Prince was silent for a moment, then said again, “It’s my fault,” and he lowered his head

Though I was curious, I couldn’t exactly force him to answer. But then, one person, Rufa, approached him.

Rufa stood in front of Prince Zeland and put lightly hit the Prince’s on his back.

“Look forward! You’re a boy!” she shouted.

Prince Zeland looked up in surprise and asked, “Who are you?”

I could guess that he was confused why a young girl was in this kind of place.

“I’m Rufa of the 10th Division,” Lufa said proudly.

“You’re a member of the 10th Division?”

“Prince, it’s true. She is a proper member of the 10th Division,” It was Nelfia who explained to the Prince.

“To think a girl like you is going to the battlefield while I…I feel pathetic.”

“I’ve just joined so I’ve never been to the battlefield. I’ll be deployed soon though. So, why do you say it’s your fault?

Zeland seemed to relax a little after being asked by Rufa, who was close to his age and began to tell us about the situation.

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T/N: 2/6 chapters I owe