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(Arcantez Castle)

So,

So, (The Seitz Army's Objective) to celebrate our alliance

(The Seitz Army's Objective) to celebrate our alliance

(The Seitz Army's Objective) and the inauguration

of the new Duke of Seitz.

(Duke of Seitz, Glenda Domartson) I'm still not used to being called Duke.

(Basamark Salemakhia) Unlike the previous Duke,

(Basamark Salemakhia) thank you for allying with us.

thank you for allying with us.

We hope to maintain good relations with the next Duke of Missian.

Our interests align.

As for your proposal, Lord Basamark,

all of Seitz will be behind you.

We hope to cut off the main army from Canarre.

For a county, Canarre's military strength is far too great.

We'd like you to keep them in check for us.

This is my right-hand man, Borots.

This is my right-hand man, Borots. (Borots Hagando) This is my right-hand man, Borots.

(Borots Hagando) This is my right-hand man, Borots.

(Borots Hagando) He was in command during the civil war.

It's an honor to meet you.

He will also command the attack on Canarre.

We plan to commit 80,000 troops.

You're certainly well-prepared.

A force ten times the size of Canarre's.

Because there's something in Canarre I must have.

The agreed payment is provisions and resources,

plus everything you gain after taking Canarre.

I'm counting on you.

Is it their military power you're after?

Excuse me.

I'd like to begin preparations as soon as possible.

May I ask you something?

What do you intend to do after you become Duke of Missian?

Independence?

Curran is a pitiful man who can't trust anyone.

Not even his own family.

I want to protect the land and people my father protected.

That's all.

We'll take Canarre.

You can focus on settling things with your brother.

Borots, gather all forces from across Seitz.

Duke, if I may be blunt,

this campaign offers us no benefit.

We won't gain much territory or provisions.

Not to mention, the civil war just ended.

We should be able to negotiate better terms.

Borots.

Do you know of a man named Ars Louvent?

The current county chief of Canarre? What about him?

He's only 13 years old.

Don't you find that strange?

I've heard he has an ability to see through people's talents.

See through talents?

After looking into it,

I found that many of his vassals are indeed outstanding.

I want to occupy Canarre,

and get Ars Louvent.

You are also a vital right-hand man.

I'm counting on you.

Ars Louvent…

What kind of person is he?

(As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World Season 3)

(Episode 26: Crisis in Canarre) The letter from Mr. Krall reads as follows:

Seitz is gathering about 80,000 troops near the Missian border.

Please take action as soon as possible.

80,000… Is that true?

That's ten times the size of the Canarre Army.

If it's true,

there's no way Coumeire's forces can hold off the main army.

But why is Seitz doing this again…

They just had a civil war not long ago, right?

Yes.

We once had a secret peace treaty with Seitz

during their civil war.

But

because of the civil war,

the vassals drove out the former Duke.

The subordinates overthrew their superior.

So the treaty is likely void.

But why now?

Their Duchy has only just been pacified.

It should still be in chaos.

I have a bad feeling about this.

Young Master, you were planning to link up with Curran's army, right?

Yes.

Seitz's move doesn't seem impulsive.

Someone must be orchestrating this.

Sorry. I'm late.

Mr. Famme.

What's the situation with the Seitz army?

To put it simply,

it's bad. I've never seen such a massive army.

Their commander is also excellent.

I heard that during the previous civil war,

he defeated 100,000 enemy troops with only 50,000.

Also…

This is…

A fire manastone?

Could it be…

Yes.

Normally, fire manastones couldn't be mined in Seitz.

I thought something was off, so I checked.

It was just as I suspected.

At the same time Seitz advanced,

Basamark also sent troops toward Verzud.

I figured.

Basamark allied with the new Duke of Seitz.

What's wrong? Is that bad?

Then Lord Curran won't be able to spare any troops to support us.

We'll have to face the 80,000-strong Seitz army with our current forces.

Is Canarre's defense up to it?

Though defense has the advantage,

Canarre's defensive works aren't robust.

We'd hold out a year at most.

At this rate, Canarre will fall.

What should we do?

There's always the option of betrayal.

Of course,

if we surrender, Canarre will be occupied.

But your life might be spared.

With that Appraisal ability, you can rise in the world.

Your vassals might be spared too.

Impossible.

Canarre was entrusted to me by Lord Curran,

a land I inherited from Lord Lumeire.

Most importantly,

this is the territory my father protected all his life.

I became the lord to protect my homeland.

Giving up the territory without a fight is easy.

But if it's plundered, left in ruin,

and the people suffer, what then?

That's exactly what I've been working to prevent.

That's the one choice I will never make.

For me,

and for all who have protected Canarre,

we cannot lose this war.

I knew you'd say that.

From what I've seen, the enemy will likely make a move in a few weeks.

Send a call to arms to all lords across Canarre.

In one week, we'll lead our forces to Coumeire.

Yes.

The new Louvent Family is only a few months old.

And already we face a trial by fire.

(One Week Later)

Lord Ars!

A letter from Lord Curran has arrived.

Also…

I understand the situation.

The defense of Canarre is vital to our survival.

This will be the harshest battle yet.

But I believe you will pull through.

Though it may be unnecessary,

I'm sending some of my forces to you.

Deploy them as you see fit.

It's 20,000 reinforcements from Lord Curran.

That's great.

Mr. Clamant.

The Maitlaw Mercenary Group.

That's very reassuring.

Even though Lord Curran has to face Basamark, he…

Lord Ars.

I am Hammond Pleide, lord of Torbequista.

I heard Canarre was in trouble, so I've come to help.

Mr. Hammond.

And also…

Young Master, I've brought them.

Everyone's spirited.

They're so loud.

Mireille Grandione, acting lord of Lamberg.

I've come on orders from the lord.

You're not the only one who believes we can't lose this war.

Yeah.

Everyone, I'm counting on you.

Rosell, let's hear it.

How do we defeat 80,000 with just 28,000 troops?

There's no need to defeat them.

What do you mean?

The enemy has been fighting nonstop.

Their soldiers can't be in top condition.

Moreover, for them,

this is a war of aggression.

Unlike a civil war, it's not a fight they must win.

In other words, their morale is low.

Since they've allied with Lord Basamark,

if they win this war,

they should gain some benefit.

In that case,

we should make them feel that fighting this war will cost them more than they gain.

Our task isn't to defeat the 80,000 enemy troops,

but to use our 28,000 wisely

and make the cost to Seitz outweigh their expected gains.

We'll force them to abandon this war.

For better or worse,

victory isn't determined by numbers alone.

That's what makes war interesting.

So we're not aiming to defeat the enemy,

but to break their morale, right?

For Lord Curran, who sent us reinforcements,

let's give it our all.

This is awesome.

And it fits perfectly.

Yes.

I won't be able to protect you personally in this operation.

But that armor

should protect you in my stead.

Thank you.

Lord Ars.

I have something for you too.

Miss Licia, this is…

It's made from the leaves and petals of the lula plant.

It's an ancient blessing from Torbequista.

They say that if you embrace them like this,

the person is sure to return safely.

Aren't Torbequista blessings only with water?

Anyway,

while you're away, Lord Ars,

I'll protect Canarre.

I'm off then.

The battlefield

is at Coumeire River

on the border between Missian and Seitz.

The bridges have all been destroyed.

So the enemy will likely cross here

where the river is narrower and shallower.

It's the only place

where an army of 80,000 can cross.

We'll take our main force of 20,000

and join up with the Coumeire Army already deployed here.

We'll form a line along the riverbank

and block the enemy's vanguard.

The rest of our forces will occupy Fort Coumeire to the rear

to deal with any enemy units that try to flank us

and provide support from the side.

Frontline command of the main force

is entrusted to Mr. Rietz.

(The Night Before Battle)

Thank you for holding off the enemy this long.

We're used to defensive battles.

The real fight is just beginning.

We have the terrain advantage,

and your strategy is excellent.

Tomorrow, we reach the Coumeire River.

Get some rest and prepare for battle.

How can we sleep before our first battle?

Before battle, check your weapons and gear.

This is for you.

Thanks.

Why did you come here to serve, big bro?

Why do you want to know?

There's no special reason.

But you've always been famous.

The seasoned assault captain of the Liben Mercenary Group.

For a big shot like you to join us,

you must have some huge ambition, right?

It's for the money.

Money?

I just figured becoming a noble's vassal

would bring in a lot of cash.

Hey, you guys.

Once the battle starts, you won't get much sleep.

I'm going to sleep then.

Miss Charlotte is amazing. She's so composed.

She's always been like that.

We really are nothing like her.

Musha.

Mom's still worried.

Your personality just isn't suited for battle.

Your clumsiness probably comes from me.

With your beautiful hair and figure,

you'll definitely find a good husband.

Leave the fighting to the men.

Please just come home.

I need to get some sleep.

(Scary)

Miss Charlotte.

You startled me, Musha.

You're not asleep yet?

I'm maintaining my weapons for tomorrow.

I always do this before a battle.

Isn't it awful if you can't fight at your best because your weapon fails?

I'm going to bed soon.

You should get some sleep too.

Or you'll collapse in your first battle.

Okay.

Aren't you scared of fighting?

I left my village because I wanted to change my useless self.

And I've trained as hard as I could.

But I'm so scared.

How can I stop feeling scared?

I get scared too.

But…

I'm not afraid of dying, though.

I don't plan on losing anyway.

I've spent my life on the battlefield and killed many.

I've lived in a way that I won't have regrets if I die.

But that's not what I'm talking about.

What I'm afraid of

is letting Ars down.

I wanted to change. I wanted confidence.

I always think about myself.

But she's different.

That's why she's so strong.

Um…

Can I maintain my weapons with you?

Sure, I'll teach you.

I hope someday

I can become like her.

The snoring is so loud.

Mr. Zat, please do something about it.

We can't sleep at all like this.

Captain.

Please keep it down.

Brother.

Pops.

No way he can sleep well holding that.

Let me put it away for him.

Now we can't hear it.

We can still hear it.

Let's just go sleep.

But we don't have a blanket anymore.

That's right.

(Coumeire River)

(Enemy Commander, Landrew Rode) For Lord Borots!

Charge!

Stop the enemy from crossing the river.

That is our mission.

Victory for Canarre!

Victory for Lord Ars!

Ranged units, ready!

Fire!

Catapult units, advance!

Fire!

Mage unit, deploy barriers!

Vanguard, forward!

Ranged units, target the Fighters!

The attack is blocked by magic!

Ignore it! Stay sharp!

Charlotte, Musha, it's your turn.

The mood's finally heating up.

Commence operation.

(Musha's Resolve) Sorry to put pressure on you,

but the outcome relies on us.

Are you ready?

Yes.

It'll be fine.

A mission that concerns our comrades' lives…

It will be fine.

I was just a country girl a few months ago…

I can do this.

I don't know what I'm capable of.

But…

I will…

Horma.

I can't.

There must be some mistake.

I couldn't do anything before,

so…

So…

I believe in you.

You have what it takes.

If Ars said so, then it's true.

Believe in yourself.

I want to become like you.

Um, please give me a dagger.

I still can't believe in myself.

But I hope I can someday.

I hope to become strong enough to believe in myself.

So…

For now, I'll believe in Miss Charlotte, who believes in me.

Horma,

Tira Agos,

Magnus.

What?

The water is…

Ranged units, loose arrows!

Horma Igni Irapt!

Don't waste this chance. Attack with full force!

It's finally our turn.

Zat, keep up and don't fall behind.

Please don't charge too fast.

Take this!

What's going on?

Re… Retreat!

Not bad.

Yes.

Rietz, what do you think?

Our Musha is pretty amazing, isn't she?

Yeah.

And unlike someone, she's well-behaved.

What's that supposed to mean? I'm well-behaved too.

Anyway, it's their turn next.

(Next episode: Zat and Braham) Next episode: Zat and Braham