Even if you succeed in jobless reincarnation and time magic, you must live life to the fullest.

I inquired.

"It seems that Lord Rudius is not very familiar with our military system."

"really."

"Our military system allows anyone to find a suitable position, and even without a general in command, they can play a role based on their own expertise."

Chagall said it as if he were showing off.

"How is it? Pretty good, right? The Kingdom of Asura couldn't do something like this, could it?"

"...Is it really okay to just casually reveal information like this?"

"It's alright. If the war is lost because of this level of leak, then the Wanglong Kingdom is nothing special."

Chagall said it nonchalantly.

That's quite a confident statement...

That being said.

And indeed, there's no way to refute it.

Despite the considerable losses the Kingdom of Xilong inflicted on the Kingdom of Wanglong in the early stages of the war.

But in fact.

It was only because of a lack of intelligence that they were caught off guard.

Once the Kingdom of Dragons gets serious.

This war will be a foregone conclusion.

Do not……

It can't be said that there was no suspense at all.

If I were to join the war, it would be a huge variable.

On the battlefield, mages can exert dozens of times more power than swordsmen of the same level.

Take this into consideration.

Killing me here might be the best option.

just now.

Inside this palace.

There is Death, as well as many members of the Black Dragon Knights.

Normally speaking, even an Emperor-level mage would be certain to die in this kind of lineup.

So……

Will he do that?

I thought so.

There was no indication that Randolph was following them.

He now seems to be in a state of "not leaving Benedict's side".

That being said.

I remain ready to summon Icarus at any time.

"What does the General mean?"

"Lord Rudeus, would you consider joining the Dragon King Kingdom?"

Unexpected.

Chagall extended an invitation to me.

……

"I know what you're thinking right now."

Chagall said with a smile.

"Well, how should I put it... actually, at the very beginning, His Majesty the King wanted Benedict to marry you, didn't he?"

"..."

"That being said, it seems Your Highness still hasn't piqued your interest... That's different from the rumors. As a princess, it's only natural that you'd marry a prince, isn't it?"

"Yes. That's what I think too."

"Yes, but in the current situation, the child in the princess's belly is more important than the marriage alliance."

A child with the blood of princes from other countries.

Especially since the two countries are currently at war.

Depending on how things develop, this child could become a huge problem in the future.

The best option is to kill the child before it is born.

After all, no one can be certain of the pedigree of an unborn child.

……

If we're talking from a national perspective...

This is indeed the best option.

That being said, would Benedict agree?

I turned my head and glanced at the garden behind me.

Benedict sat by the lake, gazing blankly into the distance.

She subconsciously touched her stomach with her hand.

No.

Now that things have come to this, I can't force Benedict to forget Parkus.

"Well, how should I put it... I didn't want things to come to this either."

"Chagall said, scratching his head."

"What exactly is the General trying to say?"

I asked again.

"Join the Dragon Kingdom. Unlike Randolph, your power is more worthy of being fought for."

"Chagall said."

"As long as you join the Kingdom of Wanglong and make meritorious contributions on the battlefield, you will be able to obtain corresponding rights and status. If you wish, His Majesty the King also has the right to marry Benedict to you."

The princess was married off to a general who had made great contributions.

This is also a form of political marriage.

As long as I don't mind that Benedict is carrying another man's child.

This way, Benedict can be saved.

That's the plan they're after.

I understand what Chagall meant.

That being said.

I will not accept this proposal.

"Forgive me for refusing."

I took a small half-step back.

"What's the reason?"

"I swore to my wife that I would not marry a fourth wife."

"Hahaha... Do people from the Kingdom of Asura actually care about something like this?"

Chagall smiled with a hint of sarcasm.

Then he added.

"It's just a marriage in name only. It's for the sake of saving your disciple, so there shouldn't be any problem with it, right? I'm sure your wife will understand."

"Of course. My wives are all very understanding people."

That's what I said.

But he still didn't change his mind.

That's right.

If I just open my mouth.

Hilfi and the others would definitely be willing to let Benedict become family.

But I cannot take advantage of their gentleness to make mistakes.

In my heart, nothing can compare to Silphi and the others.

Even so, you're not planning to give up, are you?

Chagall raised an eyebrow.

"So what do you plan to do? Fight your way out of here with Her Highness the Princess?"

"Well, should we do that?"

"Just a friendly reminder, it's best not to do that."

"..."

Of course it's a joke.

I will not bring disaster upon my family in order to save Benedict.

Although the Black Dragon Knights weren't as unreasonable as the Temple Knights, the feeling of having a powerful nation secretly watching them was truly unpleasant.