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What's your name?

Mireille.

H-Her stats are incredible.

Leadership 93/98

Her Leadership and Prowess are both high.

Prowess 70/72

Ingenuity 102/103

Her Ingenuity is greater than Rosell's!

Ambition 100

And an Ambition of 100?!

Even Licia's is only 80!

This woman...

Sh-She's a monster!

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

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

Well? Gonna hire me?

Episode 11 Mireille Grangeon

Um... You're Mireille Grangeon, right?

Wow, you've heard of me?

Mireille Grangeon? It can't be...

Yeah.

The name of the former advisor to the late governor of Missian, Amador Salamakhia.

Yeah, that's right! I lived with that old guy.

Wow, she seems awesome.

Advisor to the late governor of Missian?

What's someone that important doing here?

Rosell? What's the matter?

Lord Ars.

You must not hire this woman.

Her name is infamous.

Though she was once served the late governor,

they say she was driven from the castle.

Oh, yeah? Is that what they say about me?

Most importantly, she has a younger brother...

Thomas Grangeon, right hand to our enemy, Lord Vasmarque.

He's said to be a great general, with skills that surpass his elder sister's.

Mireille, his own flesh and blood, might well be passing information to him.

S-So she might be a spy?

What, give his stupid ass intel?

No way! We don't get along at all.

So, wait, my brother's with that dude now?

That's enough out of you.

Ooh, scary guy.

Hey, Lynn. I'm not really feeling a warm welcome here.

I dunno if these guys are gonna hire me.

What'll it be?

Lord Ars.

I'm sorry, but please turn her away.

Yes.

All right.

I'll hire you!

L-Lord Ars?

Did you just say you would hire her?

It's far too dangerous!

Nevertheless, she has genuine skill!

I guarantee it!

Like with Licia, I don't know exactly what her Ambition stat represents.

I can't be sure it means she's likely to betray.

And as for her other stats...

Having her on our side is worth the risk!

She's just that talented!

Aw, I'm not that good.

Shucks, I'm blushin' here.

We need good people right now.

Please!

You heard him.

If Lord Ars insists...

Thank you, everyone!

Does that mean I got the job?

Pleasure to work with ya!

Lord Ars! Lord Ars!

I can't take this any longer!

I realize that my saying so is the height of impropriety...

But I do not believe Mireille is fit to be your retainer.

I caught her neglecting her duties to sleep the day away yet again!

There are multiple complaints from the training hall

that she has no interest in giving instructions!

And when I advised her to straighten up...

Sometimes you just don't feel like it!

She had the nerve to say that to me!

She's a blemish on House Louvent in absolutely every respect!

Not this again...

I don't want Mireille tutoring me anymore!

What now?!

She said something like, "No more books," then took me outside and made me run!

Is there any point to this?!

That's for you to figure out!

What is that even supposed to mean?!

I think she's just picking on me!

I'm no good at running!

What does a strategist even need to run for?!

I'm exhausted!

I-I'm sure there's a method to her madness, but I'll talk to her just in—

Wh-What's that sound?!

What was that?

Are we under attack?!

Prepare for combat!

Say, you've got a real talent for magic!

Color me surprised.

When I really let loose, I can do way better.

Wow, I wanna see!

Hold it right there. What are you two doing?

Big Sis Mireille said she wanted to see my spells, so I cast one.

Could you at least try to restrain yourself?!

Aw, it's no fun if she holds back.

Then at least warn us before you start casting!

Yeah, shoulda done that. My bad.

I'm just glad it wasn't an enemy attack.

Honestly, please be more careful—

You're not taking this seriously enough.

Can't you try to straighten up?

You're making more work for us! We can't take it!

That's right!

Huh? I'm just doing what comes natural.

I mean, it's kinda hard to change once you reach a certain age...

What do you think, kiddo?

U-Um...

I-I want us all to work together!

If this keeps up, I might have to do something!

Aw, really? That's tough.

I really don't wanna leave this place...

She doesn't want to leave?

Despite the hostile environment with all the complaints?

Why not?

No one's taken me in with as much gusto as you did since the old guy.

I mean, there's lots more to it,

but I guess I gotta prove myself if I wanna stay here.

So, how's about a mock battle?

It's kinda hard for me to show my stuff outside a proper fight.

If I impress you in a mock battle, I want your stamp of approval as a retainer.

This is all a bit sudden...

I like it.

No, please, Rietz...

Let's see what a one-time advisor to the governor of Missian has to offer.

Wh-What should I do? This is really getting out of hand!

Well...

Why are you here again, Licia?

Your most recent letter said you were going to hold a mock battle,

so I dropped by to cheer you on!

Y-You just "dropped by"?

Hey, so you're the legendary fiancée?

I've heard tons about you.

Oh, and Lord Ars has told me all about you in his letters!

"A strategist who eats our food and does no work in exchange," I believe.

Aw, Ars, that's mean!

I didn't say that! I didn't!

Though I did say I was struggling with all the complaints from everyone...

'Course not!

You're the only one who really wanted me here.

How's about we get married?

N-No, Mireille, please! You're drunk!

What was that noise she just made?!

L-Lord Ars, we should probably get started.

I-I will now explain the rules!

The mock battle will be held between two teams of fifty each.

The location will be a region of the eastern forest.

It will last until sunset.

Whichever side "slays" more soldiers wins.

That said, taking out the enemy general

or wiping out the entire unit will mean instant victory.

We'll be using blunt wooden swords for our weapons.

You're "slain" if struck in the head or chest, so kindly retire from the game after that.

That should cover it. Any questions?

Can we use magic?

Flame spells are not allowed.

That would end the battle instantly.

Aw, then what'm I supposed to do?

Instead, I'm handing out a few vials of aqua magia for you to make use of.

Sound-type and light-type aqua magia, huh?

These are safer, since you can't attack people directly with them, but...

Don't just go and use them!

I didn't. I just held it a little too tight, and it went off.

Now, how shall we divide the teams?

I want to see what Mireille can do, so I'd prefer to be on her side, but...

Why are the rest of you siding with him?!

The outcome was inevitable.

Uh-huh!

One must drive out an unwanted presence!

Correct?

Uh-huh!

I wanna try going up against Big Sis!

If Lord Ars loses, Mireille gets fired.

So you newbies can join his team.

That's not fair!

Shut up!

Hang on...

Mireille, please, say something.

Eh, sounds fine to me.

You're drinking again!

Where did you even get that?!

Sheesh. Is she even taking this seriously?

Can I get me a refill?

The point of this mock battle was to get everyone to accept her...

But I think she's just driving an even bigger wedge!

Well, let's take our positions.

'Kay!

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

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

One, two...

Do your best!

Rietz's Team

Gotta say, these teams are super unbalanced.

You sure this is okay?

The strength of House Louvent is its unity.

We're better off without a disruptive force like her.

Uh-huh!

You think so?

I think Big Sis Mireille is pretty awesome, personally.

General Rosell

Charlotte and Licia are domineering enough as it is...

If Mireille joins them, our female faction is gonna be way too scary!

Rietz! Let's do our best!

Mireille's Team

General Ars

All right, everyone! Let's give this our all!

Sure!

Do you really think we'll be okay?

The other team has Rietz...

Oh, that kid?

I saw him in training. That Rietz kid is a real monster!

Gotta wonder what he's doing out here in the sticks.

Oh, and Charlotte's really something else, too.

I bet she could take out a whole squad in a second.

How'd you score talent like them?

I just asked them to become my retainers.

Oh? Nice work!

Anyway, we're at quite a disadvantage against them, aren't we?

And we've got a team full of greenhorns.

There's no way we'd win under normal circumstances.

You didn't have to come out and say it!

We know we're at a disadvantage!

We're doing our best!

Yeah! Yeah!

Aw, sorry.

It's just the truth, though, you know?

Mireille.

You shouldn't talk like that.

It's true that we have our weaknesses...

Oh, yeah, we got nothing but weaknesses.

But we're also gonna win.

We can't change our army, but we've got infinite strategy.

We're up against a strong opponent and have no sense of teamwork.

At a glance, everything's against us, but...

In another sense, we've been dealt a lucky hand.

I don't care that you guys hate me.

It's not a strategist's job be loved, but to get you that win.

It's starting!

It appears Lord Ars's army has signaled combat first.

Is it all set up?

Just as you asked.

We'll know the second the enemy enters our route of advance.

Then let's go over the plan once more.

In normal combat, our opponent stands no chance of victory.

So there's a strong chance they'll try to use projectiles and ambush tactics.

Which is why we'll follow standard combat theory and attack their weak force directly.

Sir!

We'll divide into two units. My unit will march first.

The other unit, led by Rosell, will follow behind us, maintaining a certain distance.

If Mireille mounts an ambush on you, use sound magic to call us back.

We'll be faster than they are,

so we'll catch up before you're wiped out and defeat them.

That's our plan.

Anything to add?

Nothing.

We've survived many battles together.

If we fight as we always do, we'll be just fine.

And, as we always do...

Let us seize victory!

Yes!

They're moving out!

They're splitting in two?

That's quite cautious of them.

That caution has surely led House Louvent to victory many times before.

What will Mireille do in response?

First, let's ascertain the enemy's formation and position.

Yes, sir!

They triggered it already.

That was quick.

Ah, R-Rietz!

You're from Mireille's team...

E-Er...

Do you think I could join your side?

Join our side? This has gotta be a trap.

I can tell you Mireille's strategy.

I'll hear you out, for now.

Yes, sir!

Here's her plan.

Mireille predicted you'd split your troops into two units.

She was going to make her soldiers call out that a real enemy attack was happening,

to get you right where she wants you...

Grin!

...then ambush the other unit when they rushed in to help,

and use all she's got to take out your general.

That's her entire plan.

Lord Ars really went for that?

He didn't object to it?

He didn't.

Please, let me join your team!

That's not possible.

As persuasive as Mireille may be,

Lord Ars would never accept such a plan.

Do you think so little of him?

Of course not! I was totally lying just now.

You're absolutely right, Rietz.

Mireille just asked me to pretend to betray her to get you where she wants you.

Why admit that to us, your enemy?

I hate Mireille.

She comes late to training and pushes her busywork on us!

I've never once seen her do any decent work!

I sympathize.

I know it's not good to hate your allies.

But I've sworn my loyalty to Lord Ars.

That's all the more reason I can't abide her slovenly attitude.

I want to betray Mireille.

So I'll tell you her real plan.

I see.

She wants to lure us here and attack us on both sides with her unit and Lord Ars's.

Please pretend to fall for the plan.

I'm supposed to use sound magic to signal the attack.

If I don't, her plan will fail.

Please make wise decisions, for Lord Ars's sake.

All right.

Let me hold your catalyzer just to be safe.

Take it.

Detain him.

Hey! What's this all about?!

The conspicuousness of your catalyzer makes me suspect ulterior motives.

He's got another catalyzer!

You were planning to lure us there,

then use your hidden catalyzer to trigger the sound magic when we arrived.

N-No! I wasn't—

Yes. You're right.

He almost had us fooled.

But he's also simplified things for us.

They won't send their soldiers here without the sound magic signal.

Let's get around behind them and strike.

Sir!

They're on the move!

They're so fast!

Are Rosell and his men keeping up?

We're moving swiftly, but I'm sure they are.

If we take out Lord Ars here, we win.

Now!

Hey, nice work!

Just like I expected.

Great performance, kid.

Wh-What's the meaning of this?!

Where are the other soldiers?!

You're so loyal and talented.

And extremely predictable.

What are you smiling about?

I don't know what your plan was here...

But this still ends when I take out your general.

Did you really think you could escape me?

He's angry! Rietz is out of his mind with rage!

Oh, how scary.

But I've got faith in my speed and stamina.

Interesting. We've got that in common.

Okay, then...

Time to start a game of tag!

All men... charge!

I really feel like you're driving that wedge deeper!

W-We're playing tag with Rietz?!

There's no way we're gonna win!

Aw, what's wrong, Ars?

Mireille! Are you sure this plan is going to work?!

Yeah, no idea.

So it might not?!

Next Time Oath

Next time: "Oath."