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(Canarre Castle)

We now execute the plan to rescue Lord Ars.

We cannot fail.

Every last enemy must be eliminated.

But who will take command?

Rosell is at the port handling diplomatic affairs.

Summoning Mireille from Lamberg

will take too long.

In that case,

I'll have to go myself!

Absolutely not! - Please calm down.

Miss Charlotte, let go of me.

What could you possibly do there?

Can you leave this mission to me?

Mr. Tomas?

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

(Episode 31: Rescue Ars) I heard Lady Mireille

tried to recruit you.

Is that why you're here?

I haven't decided to become a vassal yet.

But since you were having a dispute,

I can help…

Thank you, Mr. Tomas.

I told you that I haven't decided.

I don't know how to thank you enough.

I never expected you, a former enemy, would be willing to help.

I just think your husband has a brighter future than Lord Curran.

Since I've promised to help, I will bring him back.

Mhm.

Mr. Braham, Mr. Zat.

I wish you victory.

Please save Lord Ars.

Yeah, I'll get it done.

Make sure you do.

Alright. So, what's our approach?

That's easy.

They're just some bandit group.

Our Canarre Army is much stronger.

We just have to take them all down.

They might not engage us directly.

If we charge in with a large force, they will just run away.

If that happens, what will become of the hostage?

Hostages slow them down. They're a burden.

So they would kill them?

Exactly.

And the Lady would kill you as well.

The Lady?

By the way, who on earth are you?

You just jumped into our conversation.

The Canarre elite squad is the strongest in Missian.

We can handle it on our own.

Hey, brat.

B-Brat?

You just claimed you're the strongest in Missian,

but military strategy isn't just charging forward with a spear.

First, you need to know your enemy.

This is where they were attacked?

I don't sense anyone around at all.

It must have been a while.

Look at this.

What do you think?

Huh?

Just a regular campfire trace and a bucket, right?

This bucket is made of steel.

In Missian, most buckets are wooden.

Metal buckets are rare to begin with,

let alone one made of steel.

This is a very valuable item.

True. You don't see those around here.

Even if the Canarre Army found this place,

would the bandits just abandon something of this value?

Huh. So they were in a hurry, right?

But so what?

You really don't think through, do you?

I'll need to teach you a lesson.

Teach me a lesson?

Let's go.

Hey, wait!

What do you mean by that?

Do you know what's needed to make steel?

Well…

Is that it?

We're being watched.

You have great eyesight.

Just as I thought.

Look at their uniforms.

They're covered in soot,

but those are indeed Seitz Army's uniforms.

My gut feeling at the campsite was right.

Why do you think a bandit group is wearing Seitz Army's uniforms?

Because they stole them?

Would they go all the way to a neighboring Duchy just to steal uniforms off soldiers?

I wouldn't think so.

Good point.

Steel is a specialty of Seitz,

highly compatible with the manastones mined there.

Steel

is the material of the bucket at the attack site.

So, could they actually be Seitz's soldiers?

That would explain why they have steel and those uniforms.

You are right. - Right.

Defeated soldiers didn't return to their units,

but instead became bandits,

which is not uncommon.

I was actually right?

Hey, old man,

you deduced all that

just from one steel bucket?

Of course.

But the problem is,

if we barge in there,

they'll set fires and flee.

So what should we do?

How do we safely rescue Ars Louvent?

In a way, Canarre's survival is in your hands.

Use your head.

Use my head?

I heard the bandit group's numbers are growing fast.

That means their numbers are larger than when they first formed.

Could new soldiers from Seitz

be coming all the way to Missian?

No. Someone is slipping bandits into their ranks.

How about we disguise ourselves as bandits and infiltrate their group?

Since their numbers are still growing,

we can slip in without being noticed.

Now that's what I call using your head.

Remember it well, brat.

Awesome! I really am amazing!

Idiot! Keep your voice down.

The enemy will hear us.

Braham actually used his head. - Does this mean I can be a tactician now?

That's not nearly enough.

If we follow this man, - I can't be?

we might become even stronger. - No.

The next issue is who will be the one to infiltrate.

We need someone smart.

Then I'll do it.

Captain, you're not cut out for this mission.

Why not?

Because whatever they ask you,

you'll just answer honestly.

Oh, yeah.

Looks like it has to be me.

We're counting on you, Zat.

Shut up!

(Zat Infiltrates)

Huh?

Is it an enemy?

I don't know.

It's just one person.

Who are you?

Do you know where you are?

Yeah.

I'm Rubius, from the Duchy of Paradille.

Don't lie to us.

You're a soldier from Missian, aren't you?

Do you want to die?

Is it a problem if I'm from Paradille?

No, that's definitely Paradille's accent.

I'm looking for work.

Can I join your bandit group?

Unfortunately,

we're already overflowing with men, so you can't.

But don't be in a hurry to leave.

Leave that bag behind.

Hey, even if you have enough people,

you still need skilled fighters, right?

Of course we do.

But that's none of your concern.

Charging right at me is quite dangerous.

I'm quite well-known in Paradille.

That bandit leader in Missian named Georg

and I used to drink together all the time ten years ago.

You knew Lord Georg?

That's strange.

I served under Georg,

but I've never heard your name.

By the way, Georg is in this castle.

Want me to go ask him?

Sure. I just want to have a drink with him.

Seems like it's true.

Alright. I'll take you to the boss.

Sorry for being suspicious.

There are too many imposters

who use someone else's name.

Thanks for helping out.

Actually, Georg is dead.

What I said earlier was just a test.

What a pity. I'll have to toast in his memory tonight.

Of course he's dead.

Georg was someone I killed

during a mercenary group's mission.

The infiltration succeeded. Now move out.

Braham, Mr. Tomas,

the rest is up to you.

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

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

(Rikuya Fujimiya)

Mr. Rikuya, can't you sleep?

I'm sorry you got caught up in this Canarre's mess.

I can imagine your uneasiness,

but someone will come to rescue us.

Just in case, please conserve your strength.

I was captured because of my carelessness.

But at this rate, my sword will be sold off.

That's what worries me.

You cherish that sword a lot, don't you?

I know it's a family heirloom.

I wasn't originally meant to become a King.

What do you mean?

Can I tell you about my past?

About my origins,

and what exactly happened to Yohkoku.

(Ten Years Ago, Yohkoku) and what exactly happened to Yohkoku.

The Fujimiya family has been royalty since Yohkoku's founding.

I'm the fifth son born to the 13th head of the family and his lawful wife.

I was far back in the line of succession.

Because of that…

Maika, Takao.

Unlike our older brothers,

we grew up free.

We often snuck out into town when our nanny wasn't looking.

Maika, Takao, and I are siblings from different mothers,

but we're close in age.

We always played with the kids in town.

Whenever we played until sunset…

Oh, you kids.

Mother would always come to pick us up.

Oh my goodness, who led you out of the castle?

W-We invited him.

No, I brought you all out.

No. - I suggested it first.

It was us. - I was the one who first suggested it.

Let's go back.

Oh, this…

A hair ornament I made from flowers I picked in the castle.

I want to give it to you, Mother.

You sweet boy.

It looks wonderful on you, Mother.

Thank you, Rikuya.

I deeply loved my mother and my siblings,

and also Yohkoku.

As we grew older,

Father arranged for our education, so we could support our older brothers.

Maika was smart, suited to be a tactician or civil official.

Takao was strong, suited to be a military commander.

I didn't have any outstanding talents,

but I still worked hard to improve myself.

Is something burning?

Brother!

Brother…

Lord Rikuya.

It's an enemy attack. Run away!

Please, run away!

Father! Mother!

Brother!

Rikuya… Is that you?

Brother!

Go now.

Don't speak. I'll heal you right away.

You must protect Father.

Brother…

Brother!

Brother!

Why?

Why is everyone being killed?

Father!

Rikuya…

Father!

The vassals betrayed us.

They want to usurp the throne.

Usurp…

Mother…

Is Mother alright?

No, they took her away.

Rikuya.

Take this and run.

This sword

is supposed to be held by the head of the family, right?

Right.

From now on, you are the King.

You must take this sword and reclaim Yohkoku.

You want me to become the head of the family?

What are you saying?

They're in this room! Kill them all!

Young masters, this way!

We'll hold them off.

Run away!

I leave this nation in your hands.

Due to the vassals' rebellion,

the Fujimiya family lost its sovereignty.

Only Maika, Takao, and I managed to escape.

Brother, it's hopeless.

Let's leave this nation.

Those people have seized the core of power.

What about Mother?

She was forced to become the usurper's wife.

But it's only in name.

She's essentially under house arrest.

I will definitely…

I will definitely save you.

Mother…

After that, as I told you before,

we wandered from country to country,

seeking help from powerful people.

I'm not as smart as Maika,

nor as strong as Takao.

Even so, as the heir to the throne,

I must take back my nation.

As a lord, I can somewhat understand how you feel.

Lord Ars,

have you ever thought about your origin?

We were born as aristocrats,

destined to inherit the family legacy.

But why must we inherit it?

Because we carry royal lineage?

I think such things are utterly meaningless.

At least on the outside, we're no different from anyone else.

In other words, I'm just a young man of shallow talent and learning.

Can someone like me who is so ordinary

really shoulder an entire nation?

That's why that sword is all I have left.

The only thing that proves I am the heir to the throne

is that blade which once slew a dragon.

The Ryuzetsuto.

It's only when I'm holding that sword

that I feel like I am special.

What else is there to prove I am a King?

Mr. Rikuya, I must respectfully disagree.

Boss! What brings you here?

The boy, the one from Marca,

and the long-haired kiddo over there,

I'm gonna take you guys somewhere nice.

(Buigo's Inquisition)

There's nothing I hate more than liars.

All I want is to have a heart-to-heart with them,

but for some reason, they all spin these lies that upset me.

So far, I've punished quite a few liars.

(Command, Ambition, Prowess, Intellect, Diplomacy) This man…

(Fighter A, Archer B) This is quite a fine sword.

My underlings weren't suspicious at all,

but why would a traveler have something of this quality?

That's a family heirloom.

My father passed it down to me.

You're no traveler, right?

He's not lying.

Why are you doing this?

You used to be a soldier from Seitz, right?

Oh, you could tell?

You have fooled my men by disguising yourself as a merchant,

but I saw your face during that war.

Ars Louvent.

And you too, Rietz Muses.

You gave me this scar at the Battle of Coumeire River.

Thanks for that.

After our defeat, I led my men into banditry,

but life has been a blast.

We make more than we did as soldiers,

and more importantly,

I hold someone's life in my hands

who even Lord Borots couldn't defeat.

Lay a hand on Lord Ars,

and you'll be dead the next second.

That reminds me of old times on the battlefield.

I won't kill you.

Killing you won't fetch a good price.

But for lying to me,

and for this scar,

I'm going to make you pay right here.

Mr. Rietz!

Hey, what's wrong?

You've lost your momentum on the battlefield.

Not even a single grunt?

Did you get used to being whipped

when you were a slave?

Stop it!

We did lie.

If someone must be punished for that,

then I should take it as his master.

Lord Ars, no way!

How admirable.

Lord Ars!

How's that, Lord Aristocrat?

Your first time being whipped?

Stop it!

No matter how tough you act,

in front of this whip,

you'll speak the truth.

Say it.

Let him take the whipping in your place.

Yeah! Let me take his place.

Whip me all you want.

Why do you protect him?

I can't do without Mr. Rietz.

The reason I can be a lord

is because people believe in me.

So…

I won't let you hurt my vassal.

So even you can use your head, Captain.

See? I am amazing, right?

I was being sarcastic.

Sarcastic?

Is that some kind of food?

Go get educated all over again.

Next Episode,

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