Chapter 4: The Ogre’s Great Forest.
1
On that day, during dinner at the Duke’s residence, I heard something astonishing.
It turns out that Suzuha topped the grade without taking the final exams.
“Huh? What does that mean? Wasn’t there even a chance for a comeback?” I asked.
“No, no, it’s not like that. It’s just that…”
Yuzuriha-san began explaining with a troubled tone.
“In my case, the student who defeated the examiners during the entrance exam—Suzuha-kun in this case—challenged the entire grade during the final exam. If Suzuha-kun defeated everyone, she would be the undisputed top of the grade. If she lost, then the remaining students would have a new tournament. That was the process.”
“Wasn’t that an incredible way of testing…?”
“Well, without that, there would be no real competition. However, in my case, it worked out fine, but…”
Now that I think about it, Yuzuriha-san mentioned earlier that defeating the examiners during the entrance exam was unprecedented, and Suzuha was the second to achieve that.
“And this time, it didn’t work out?”
“No, it’s not a problem for me. However, everyone chose to forfeit.”
“Forfeit?”
“Yes. I wanted to inform everyone in advance about the extent of my strength. So, I…”
“Yeah.”
“After lifting and crushing a rock estimated to weigh ten tons with my bare hands in the schoolyard, everyone in the class turned pale, and they all chose to forfeit.”
“Hmm…”
If that were against ordinary people, it would be going too far to intimidate them.
However, considering we’re enrolled in the Royal Strongest Knight Women’s Academy, I suppose every student can do something like that…
“Why did they forfeit?”
“I find it utterly incomprehensible.”
“…Suzuha and you should learn a bit more about common sense.”
I received a scolding on common sense from the daughter of the Duke’s family. It’s tough.
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In my mind, the phrase “You ignorant fool!” is typically used by commoners to mock nobles.
“Anyway, that doesn’t matter. Suzuha-kun’s brother, the real issue is what happens next.”
“What do you mean? ”
“We have received a direct order from the Supreme Command of the military.”
Impressed by being personally appointed by the Supreme Command, I was about to express my admiration when…
“Why are you looking at it as if it’s someone else’s problem? You and Suzuha are included in the order.”
“Huh? But I’m just an amateur civilian, not a soldier or anything…”
“You’ve already shown off in that mock battle. Don’t act like an amateur.”
I received a sharp gaze from Yuzuriha-san. I wonder why.
“Well, even if Suzuha-kun’s brother is unaware, let’s move on.”
Hey, did I do something wrong again? ”
“Listen to the order from the Supreme Command and be amazed—our mission is to defend the [Ogre’s Great Forest], located on the border, with just the three of us!”
Yuzuriha-san uttered this with a disgusted expression.
However, judging from the order, it doesn’t seem to be something so infuriating.
Certainly, I’m not a military personnel, but if there’s a daily allowance involved, I don’t mind…
“You don’t understand, huh? This mission is for the three of us to defend against the threat of the Ogre’s Great Forest!”
“…Huh?”
Listening to Yuzuriha-san’s words, I eventually start to consider one possibility.
No, no, no, it can’t be such a ridiculous thing.
“Yuzuriha-san, just to confirm, there are plenty of soldiers besides us for this mission, right…?”
“Do we need such things?”
“Well, um? As far as my knowledge goes, the Ogre’s Great Forest is a highly dangerous and crucial location for national defense. It’s inhabited by tens of thousands of ogres, and during the summer breeding season, a flood of ogres spills out of the forest. Dealing with them typically requires not just soldiers but seasoned knights in groups…”
“That’s correct.”
“Moreover, the ogres in the Great Forest are unusually high in the proportion of mutated species. I heard that dealing with them usually requires multiple skilled knights, not just ordinary soldiers…”
“I can recommend you as a knight right away if you study this much.”
” I don’t need that. And, come to think of it, sending just the three of us to a place like this, it feels like they’re subtly trying to mess with us, doesn’t it…? ”
” I feel the same way! ”
Ah, I see. This is why Yuzuriha-san is getting furious.
“The messenger from the Supreme Command came to deliver this order, saying, ‘To those siblings who fought against the wandering white-haired vampire on equal terms, this should be an easy task. Hahaha—’ and went on like that. It got on my nerves, so I taught him the extent of my abilities, bone-deep. Literally.”
“…Literally?”
“Nii-san… there’s a resurrection magic circle at the Duke’s mansion.”
“Ah (I see).”
With sharp intuition, I understood what she meant.
“Seems like I went a bit overboard, and in the end, he was in a state of trembling in fear and crying vomit just from me appearing in his sight… Oh my, Suzuha’s brother, why are you keeping your distance?”
“To be honest, it’s quite unsettling.”
I realized once again that you should never anger Yuzuriha-san.
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2
The journey to the Ogre’s Great Forest was, in simple terms, incredibly comfortable.
The reason, of course, was Yuzuriha-san.
We, Suzuha, and I reaped the benefits of the Duke’s family status as the highest authority in the country and the corresponding wealth.
This was no ordinary mission ordered by the military to head toward the border. It was, indeed, a trip of the highest noble class.
“Once we arrive at the Ogre’s Great Forest, especially Suzuha’s brother, be cautious,”
Yuzuriha-san said seriously,
after dinner in a certain inn.
“The defense base in the Ogre’s Great Forest is a joint fort with the neighboring country. From there, the Ogres advancing towards our country are our responsibility, and those advancing towards the neighboring country are their responsibility.”
“Yes.”
“The neighboring country, however… this is confidential information, but a coup happened there a few years ago. It appears as a peaceful change of power on the surface, but—”
“Is that so?”
“Currently, the one holding the real power in the neighboring country is an Amazoness tribe.”
I blinked involuntarily. What did she say?
“…Amazonesu? The legendary ones? Are you joking?”
“It’s not a joke. It’s a genuine Amazoness army. They’ve always stayed in the remote territories until a few years ago when a change in tribe leadership happened. In no time, they seized control of the entire neighboring country with overwhelming military strength.”
They have very skilled chief, aren’t they?
Well, the chief is more than politically adept, and above all, the chief is a military genius, no doubt about it.
Yuzuriha-san sighed, and then said,
“The problem starts from here. According to our Duke’s information network, the military force from the neighboring country that appeared in this year’s Ogre’s Great Forest is, indeed, that Amazoness army.”
I wondered what the problem was.
“That’s great, isn’t it? The Amazoness army must be an excellent military force, right?”
“Militarily, yes. But unfortunately, the problem is that Amazonesses despise men.”
“Oh. I’ve heard about that.”
“Those Amazonesses, with brains made of muscles, genuinely believe that men are nothing more than weaklings necessary for reproduction. They don’t possess any qualities of a warrior compared to women, or so they genuinely believe. Hence, their attitude towards men is extremely hostile, or rather, they don’t even consider them fellow human beings.”
“I see…”
“Moreover, this time, due to the stupidity of the military, we only have three people. And on top of that, the only male, which is you, will probably face an incredibly difficult situation.”
At that moment, Suzuha, who had been silently listening, spoke up quietly.
“So, it means we just have to beat the crap out of the bitch who insulted nii-san, right?”
“Wait, Suzuha!?”
“I don’t mind, but make sure it doesn’t get exposed. If it were to come out, it would become a diplomatic issue.”
“What are you even saying, Yuzuriha!?”
“Well, if it doesn’t get exposed, we can discuss it in detail on-site.”
“Say it’s a joke, Yuzuriha-san!”
Yuzuriha-san bowed her head to me, looking apologetic.
“Making Suzuha’s brother uncomfortable is something I didn’t intend. I deeply apologize.”
“It’s not a big deal. Please raise your head.”
“However, the Amazoness don’t even recognize basic human rights, especially towards ordinary men. If they knew how strong you are, they would twist their palms like drills. So, endure until then.”
By the way, a drill is a magical tool that rotates at an incredible speed and is very expensive.
“Ah, is my strength enough?”
“…There are many things I want to say, but as long as you’re strong enough, there’s no problem.”
Then I feel a little relieved.
If I, who has been training on my own, is acknowledged, the rumors about the Amazoness’s male aversion might not be that bad.
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