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(Episode 17: The Capture of Samuk Castle)

What?

(Tomas Grandione) Vakumakuro has fallen?

(Fred Bandru) Selina...

(Vakumakuro Fortress, Hall) Lumeire, Ars, well done.

(The Purpose of War) Thanks to you, we were able to capture all the fortresses.

Thank you.

(Selina Bandru) She's Selina Bandru,

the daughter of Fred, county chief of Samuk County.

She is also this fort's commander.

Lord Curran, what will we do with all of them?

Execute them all.

If we let this many people live as our prisoners,

they'll consume too many of our supplies.

Our advance will also be slowed,

and there's possibility of them rioting.

B-But!

We don't mind.

Kill us.

(As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World Season 2)

(As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World Season 2)

Just kill us.

We couldn't protect this fort, so we need to take responsibility for our failure.

As a soldier, I'm resolved to die.

They have made up their minds to kill as well as to be killed.

This is a real war.

Lord Ars...

But still I...

Take them out!

Please wait!

They've surrendered!

To execute them, wouldn't that be too much?

I know how you feel.

But the risk of letting them live is too great.

You're wrong! In fact, it's even riskier to kill them!

Lord Curran,

for what reason are we fighting this war?

I thought...

this was a war to unify Missian.

They may be our enemies,

but they're people from Missian...

If we kill them,

their families will bear a grudge for the rest of their lives.

If so, even if we win,

we won't be able to unify this land.

Shouldn't we think about

what's best for the future of Missian?

How about we do this?

Lord Ars will appraise all the soldiers from Samuk

and scout talented people.

For the rest, and for those who won't swear loyalty,

we'll disarm them and send them back to Samuk Castle

for a prisoner exchange.

We won't have to kill anyone and both sides stand to gain if we do so.

Good idea!

It certainly is a good idea.

Miss Selina.

Please don't say something like "kill us."

As long as lords have their people,

they shouldn't abandon their responsibilities.

You have a duty to bring these soldiers back to the castle.

And though you lost, your duties as a lord are not over yet.

Rebuilding your territory is also part of a lord's job.

Although we are enemies now,

someday, when the war ends...

Let's make this country great together.

I am grateful that you're releasing the soldiers.

However...

I'd rather die with honor than live on in shame.

Those are my thoughts as a lord.

It was you?

You're the one who use that defense magic, right?

Miss Charlotte!

Are you alright?

I'm fine already.

Oh my, that barrier sure was a tough nut to crack.

But well, guess I was just stronger.

You're the one who shot the fireballs...

But...

I'm also a little jealous.

My magic is for attacking,

I can only destroy something.

But the defense magic you use is to protect,

so you can protect your allies without hurting anyone.

I think it is

a truly suitable magic for a lord.

Selina Bandru.

When you get back, don't forget to ask your father

if he wants to stay with Basamark

or pledge his allegiance to me from now on.

Answer me before tomorrow morning.

This is the last chance.

All right.

(Vakumakuro Fortress)

Lord Ars.

You must be having a hard time working so late.

Appraising so many people is truly tiring.

Thanks to you, we are stronger in battle now.

Welcome back.

You have a guest.

Mr. Fahm!

Hi, I came with good news.

I've got two details.

First,

about the Samuk Castle you're going to attack next.

The castle is much better defended than anticipated.

Their front gate known as "The Iron Wall Gate,"

you'll have a hard time attacking so long as that gate stands.

So the enemy won't surrender without a fight.

There's a high possibility it will turn into a siege, right?

Yeah, most likely.

I heart that the commander with the support from the county chief of Samuk County

seems to be none other than Tomas Grandione.

Tomas Grandione?

I see now.

So that's why that pincer attack force was there.

Seems like something my brother would think of.

Be careful.

He is the shrewdest of all the enemy commanders.

He won't make this easy on you.

Understood.

I will report to Lord Curran immediately.

The prisoner exchange, the enemy's tight defense...

The enemy commander is Mr. Tomas...

If you put that all together...

(Samuk Castle) I'm very sorry!

I failed in defending the fort

and I've further shamed you by surviving its fall.

This even led to

enemy prisoners being released.

I am willing to accept any punishment.

I'm so glad you're back.

I was beside myself with worry when I heard the fortress had fallen.

Are you hurt?

Father!

Reproach me!

If it were you, back when you entrusted me with this necklace,

you would have scolded me!

Why have you changed so much?

Just as your spy reported,

their will to fight is strong.

So it really will come down to a fight.

Yeah.

It can't be helped.

Attack!

Captain, the enemy has started the attack!

Fools.

Not once has anyone ever managed to overcome our Iron Wall Gate.

And if one falls off the bridge, there are moats on both sides.

Without anywhere to run, they will fall prey to our attacks.

Ready to fire!

Fire!

Attack!

Don't yield! Advance!

How can they still make such a bold move?

What?

The Iron Wall Gate is opened?

Who opened it?

Hurry up and shut it!

Sorry, I can't do that.

Got a request from my employer!

W-Who are you?

It'll likely be too tough to assault from the front.

That's why I want Mr. Fahm to infiltrate the castle

and open the gate from inside.

I'll accept it if you ask me to.

But this is wartime, so their defenses are undoubtedly reinforced,

and it won't be easy sneaking inside.

Wrong, it will be if we do it now.

You can sneak in by using the prisoner exchange!

It will be easier to remain undetected among all of the other people.

Lady Selina!

They've breached the gate, and the enemy is pouring into the castle!

But we haven't lost yet.

Ready the whole army to fight!

U-Um...

By the order of Lord Fred, all forces are to surrender.

Father...

Selina.

(Fred Bandru, 40 years old) I'm back.

Father!

Welcome back!

How's the expedition going?

I'll tell you all about what I did.

(Selina Bandru, 13 years old) My father is amazing.

He made military achievements on the battlefield and became a lord.

When I was a kid, the greatest joy for me

was listening to my father's reckless adventures.

I'll give this to you.

So pretty.

Can I really have this?

It's your necklace.

Listen, Selina.

It takes a lot of courage to stand on a battlefield.

That necklace is proof of courage.

The Duchy of Missian was embroiled in a succession war.

And my father changed.

My father suddenly started acting timidly

once he knew our land could turn into a battlefield.

I felt betrayed.

My strong and reliable father was gone.

Father!

Selina!

It's dangerous!

You hurry up and run away with the others.

No!

Are you telling us to give up without even fighting?

Is that really something a lord should do?

I don't want to end up like you!

I will stand and fight till I die!

A great resolve.

Lord Tomas!

You did well at the Vakumakuro Fortress.

Thanks to you, we've gained quite a bit of time.

However...

This castle is a lost cause.

I'm terribly sorry for not being able to live up to your expectations.

Well.

(As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World) I still have a plan while we may be losing,

(As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World) which is certain to bring us to victory.

(As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World) What kind of plan is it?

(Tomas's Plan)

(Tomas's Plan) This is...?

This is a catalyst for explosion magic.

Explosion magic?

I've planted explosion magic connected with this catalyst

throughout the castle.

You pretend to surrender and lure Lord Curran into here,

and then the castle will be blown up.

That's my plan.

Understood.

I will let everyone evacuate first.

What're you talking about?

Every one of you will stay here and blow yourselves up.

If the castle is deserted,

the enemy might think something is up and not enter, right?

I could activate it from outside,

but we're more certain to kill Lord Curran if it's activated right in front of him.

I'll give you guys the honor.

Lord Tomas!

I've always wished to die fighting fair and square to my last breath!

This is simply too underhanded!

Pretty words for a weakling.

You lost at the fortress, and you lost here.

Losers have no right to talk about how to fight.

Isn't that right, Fred?

You should be well aware.

Lord Basamark will not allow you to lose!

And...

The world will remember Samuk for years to come

if the enemy commander is taken down in the boonies like this.

Isn't that a great honor?

Warriors wouldn't live on in shame

but rather die an honorable death.

I'd rather die with honor than live on in shame.

Shouldn't we think about what's best for the future of Missian?

I'm so scared.

As long as lords have their people,

they shouldn't abandon their responsibilities.

I am the daughter of a lord...

Understood, Lord Tomas.

Seems like you have a good grasp on the situation.

I'm sure Lord Basamark will be most pleased.

If I don't protect them...

Who will?

Father, you mustn't!

I've come to understand that I shouldn't take orders from you, Lord Tomas.

I always obeyed you because it's what I thought was best for my territory.

But it seems I completely misunderstood.

I don't care about honor

or pleasing Lord Basamark.

But...

I will never allow any harm to come to my people.

This is why I hate weaklings.

You'll come to regret betraying Lord Basamark!

Refusing Lord Tomas' orders like that...

Unforgivable!

Father!

Leave him be.

I haven't grown so old that you need to protect me yet!

Father!

Announcing Lord Curran!

We surrender.

I'll accept any punishment.

However...

Please spare the soldiers.

They've only obeyed my orders.

The responsibility lies solely with me.

I'm grateful for you surrendering without resistance.

Because of this, our casualties were greatly reduced.

I'd greatly appreciate subordinates as competent as you.

Join me.

I will!

Ars Louvent!

Miss Selina.

This time we lost.

But it's not over yet.

I will build a stronger territory in the future.

That is the responsibility of a lord.

Yeah.

Talk about peace.

What idiots.

I have a backup.

What a pity, Fred.

The soldiers you tried to protect

will join you in death.

W-What happened?

(The End of the War and the Future) The explosion just now was...

(The End of the War and the Future) Such tiring work.

Mr. Fahm!

Things are going smoothly, I assume?

Just as you requested.

Requested?

I asked Mr. Fahm

to disarm the explosion traps.

Explosion traps?

There were such things?

I see.

Indeed, it's a strategy that Tomas would come up with.

Regarding that matter, we've already destroyed the catalyst.

It seems there's more than one catalyst.

But how did you know about that?

We only found out when they told us about it a short bit ago.

The strategies you used at Vakumakuro Fortress

seem a little strange to me.

What's the meaning?

Given the difference in military strength between the two armies,

it would have been smarter to give up and surrender the fortress.

So, I began to wonder

if they had a reason to hold us up.

Was the battle for the fortress just to buy time?

Exactly.

Our adversary is known as the right-hand man of Lord Basamark,

Mr. Tomas.

There was no doubt that he would come up with a way to win no matter what.

I learned later that he could blow up the whole castle

and kill us all

even if we won the battle.

So I later asked Mr. Fahm

to investigate and remove the explosion traps.

I'm sorry.

Although it was a request, it put you in danger.

Don't mind it. Just pay me more for the job.

Then I won't complain.

You saved our lives, of course, I'll pay.

But why didn't you tell me about this?

I-I'm sorry.

It is because you didn't want unclear assumptions to get in the way

of military operations, right?

Being so kind makes me worry about you.

There are strategies you would not use

or even strategies you could not think of,

no matter how much you try to put yourself in the other person's shoes.

But you have learned to see things from the other person's

point of view in such a short time.

You've grown and learned through the war.

Thank you.

Rosell, you are truly amazing!

Lord Ars.

- Selina. - Keep on growing.

- Sorry. - Thank you.

Upon the outbreak of war in the Duchy of Missian,

I made every effort to enhance the condition of our army.

I started to obey them.

I must have disappointed you.

I used to dislike seeing you obey others, Father.

But...

I learned from that young lord that not being afraid of death

is not the same thing as being brave.

Putting down your sword is also brave.

I didn't understand that before.

I am truly sorry.

Selina.

After losing at the fortress,

seeing your joyful reception of me

brought me great joy, Father.

In an instant, word spread that the Curran side

had won in Samuk County.

(Duchy of Missian) Especially Lord Lamberg from Canarre Army,

Ars Louvent.

He accomplished the most, despite this being his first battle.

His name has already spread throughout the Duchy of Missian.

Assessing so many people at once is tiring.

It's a day off, please rest.

Right.

My eyes seem strange, like something is off.

Lord Ars, what's wrong?

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