The military exercise ended and we returned to my mansion in Braham.

I got really disappointed this time around. Isnt that right, Lunos?

General Marcus who dropped down on the sofa without prior permission like always commented as such.

True. I thought I could at least take Carlo-samas head but I got surprised because he ran away.

That guy Lunos looked at me again while smiling.

I was unarmed after all.

A General leading an army has to calmly without losing ones head has to view the whole picture and plan ahead.

Those lines I uttered kind of felt like excuses.

But as one would expect from the loyal F, he strongly nodded.

Having understood that I launched an attack there you lured Sir Lunos towards me, as one would expect of Carlo-sama

Thats right, thats right, F understood me after all.

Ill raise your salary next time.

Is that so? Though it looked like it was by chance that he was able to meet the leader while running away. Well, fine.

Lunos had a doubtful look in his eyes.

Do you think its okay for you who has the same status as a servant to act like this towards your employer?

Ill definitely lower your salary.

Ill make you realise what will happen if you make light of the villain and feudal lord Carlo.

Well, its all good, isnt it? Its been a long time since these old bones last moved around in an exercise like this

Old man Marcus who watched me and Lunos bicker turned his neck while seeming tired.

At such an age a military exercise like this should have been hard on him, huh?

Right, how about going home and resting for a- -

As I began to talk Marcus interrupted me.

You might want to rest at home but I want to take my time talking and drinking liquor after such a long time

He grinned as he said so.

Ah, that old mans expression.

Moulin Rouge, huh?

I see, its not a bad idea to have a cup after a long time

Hearing my words Lunos immediately agreed.

Well, maybe I should reconsider the thing about lowering his salary, huh?

Well then, lets go.

F who noticed what was about to happen tried to quickly retreat but he wont get away so easily.

F, youll come with us, of course. This outing will also serve as todays reflection meeting.

Thats right, leader, we have to properly reflect on todays military exercise. I want to hear more about that especially splendid strategy.

As Marcus said that the entrance door was vigorously opened and a loud voice was raised.

Did you completely forget about the one who made that strategy?!

-Ah, I did have the feeling that we forgot something.

Looking towards the opened door there was the tactician, Nals.

Oh crap, hes extremely angry.

Y, yo, Nals, arent you late? We were waiting.

Thats right, I looked forward to hearing your side of the story

As one would expect of this old man who went through many battles, he followed up on my words without hesitation.

Ahaha, whats that about waiting for me?! You completely forgot about me and returned!

Its useless, Nals found us out.

Wha, what are you saying. We couldnt have forgotten you like that

Carlo-sama, I told you, right? I would wait in the camp for further reports

Oh? So it was like this? I completely misunderstood you and thought you were waiting here, Im sorry, Im sorry

Hearing my excuse Nals send me cold looks.

Hohoh, a misunderstanding, huh? Thanks to you I was met with serious hardships. I who hates horses had to be brought back by a knight while sitting behind him.

Is that so? That must have been hard. But wasnt that a good thing? That he let you ride together with him

Null scowled at Lunos.

Yeah, totally. One of the knights was patrolling the north side while I was there, otherwise, I would have had to walk the whole way back alone.

Oops, Nals is seriously sulking.

Mmm, something good.

Oh right, we were planning to go out. How about you, master tactician?

Thats right, its really good. Its my recommended shop were beautiful girls gather. How is it, master tactician?

I wont go. Im not interested in such shops

Marcus and Lunos invitation got bluntly rejected as well.

So to say I kind of understand his feelings.

AhRight!

Wait, Nals. Come over here for a moment.

As I said that I pulled Nals closer to me.

Then I secretly whispered into his ear.

Actually, theres a girl called Lily in that shop. I think she might be the perfect model for your next figurine.

Eh, really?

He took the bait.

Yeah, shes a straightforward and bright girl rarely seen in such shops, when I went there before I immediately thought she would make a great figurine model.

Heeh, theres a girl like that?

Dont you want to take a look even once?

Well, if its about that I can trust Carlo-sama. Understood, Ill go

Im relieved, he added about that but I was somehow able to succeed to get him to come with us.

Lets pray that Lily will perform well.