Save the elves!

I jumped from Berg’s office… Because I had a few drinks, I lost control of my fall, slipped, and tumbled down.
I healed my twisted ankle with magic and returned to the slightly upscale inn where Eve was waiting.

“Eve, yo!”

“What’s up, Asuru Bitakun?”

“Sounds awkward, right?
Anyway, a problem arose.”

As soon as I entered the room, I explained the previous conversation in detail.

By the way, it wasn’t just Eve who received this explanation…
Using the video call function on my mobile device, I had the standby team from the hidden village listen in on our conversation.

“Never before have monsters formed such a large group, not even in the beastman country.”

“Indeed…
It will be more brutal than any battlefield I’ve experienced.”

The display of the device showed Uruka and the standby team lined up.
While we were having a conversation through our mobile devices, they were using the communication function in the briefing room on their end.

…On a side note, this mobile device is incredibly convenient when you actually use it.

“However, not seeing evil is the same as being a coward!
Although I’ve only heard of elves and never met them, monsters are a common enemy to all races…!
Moreover, by eliminating them, we will achieve our goal this time, a win-win situation!
Asuru-sama! We samurais will fight with all our might here!”

As Banho declared this, clenching his fist tightly.
…The spirit of chivalry that samurais possess is truly commendable and unique.

Like me, these samurais have actively trained using the equipment provided by ‘Mamiya.’
Their skills might not be equivalent to a thousand soldiers, but they could rival a hundred in the current continent.

This fact signifies one thing!
…We are completely undermanned.
Absolutely! We are! Undermanned!

No matter how well-equipped we are with superweapons, we would need ten times the numbers to face the enemy.

“We simulated it.
If everyone here rushes to help, we will all be wiped out.”

“Well, I trust Banho and the others, but if that’s the case…
Even if we are much stronger than everyone, there is a limit.”

I chuckled at Eve’s clear statement and agreed with her.
Although the samurais’ spirit is admirable, the reality is that their spirit alone cannot solve everything, as their homeland has shown.

“Hmm…”

It was when Banho and the others fell silent, their spirits broken, unable to find a counterargument.
A window opened in the corner of the display, and another person appeared.

“Then, Master.
Should we do something?
We cannot harm humans or improved species, but as you stated, it’s different with monsters.
We can go all out and massacre them, right?”

It was Keaton.
Indeed, his power, along with the three major humanoid modules of ‘Mamiya,’ is truly remarkable.
It would be not just a force of a thousand, but possibly a force of a million…

However,

“I object.
Keaton-san’s power is tremendous, too tremendous…!
Although I haven’t met them directly, just like Banho, I have heard about the lifestyle of the elf race.
This battle is to protect their living environment…
Mowing down the monsters along with the forest would be like a siege disguised as reinforcements.”

“Well, frankly speaking… Hime-san…”

Silenced by Uruka’s counterargument, Keaton’s voice grew softer.
With my wise wife around, even ancient relics are defenseless.

“Hmm… but what if Keaton could also regenerate the destroyed forest?”

“I see! That’s an option, too!”

Now Banho proposed, and Keaton became enthusiastic.
But Uruka and I were already discussing the matter, taking this possibility into account.

“That’s a no.
There’s something called the elves’ sentiment…
Even if we restore what we destroyed, we can’t just say, ‘Here you go, thanks.’
What they want to protect is their current way of life and the forest.”

Crossing my arms, I rejected that proposal.

“Master.
It seems like you should explain your thoughts to everyone here.”

Since we were only talking among ourselves, Eve, who usually addresses me as Master, suggested that I do so.

“That’s true…”

Upon hearing that, I decided to speak up.
Truth be told, the plan of action had already been finalized when I discussed it with Berg.

I had not disclosed it earlier because Banho and the rest had started getting carried away without my input…
I allowed it and observed silently.

Everyone needs to think for themselves in any situation.
Of course, some may not be good at it, and those individuals should receive instructions promptly for their peace of mind… but my subordinates are different.

They are valuable allies with high spirits and noble aspirations.
At first, I thought it was a troublesome group that had wandered in… but it turned out that… undeniably… they were a treasure greater than ‘Mamiya.’

No matter how advanced the technology behind them, tools are just tools.
There are no treasures greater than humans in this world.
That being said, I won’t be playing games with Banho ever again!

“My thoughts align with Banho’s, for the most part.
We will all swiftly charge into the autonomous region to provide relief…”

“Oh! Do you mean that!?”

The samurais, who would rather play a single-player game all their lives, became enthusiastic as if their wish had been granted.

“However, the fight will not be ours alone.
As Eve mentioned, it would turn out as she explained if we did that.
So, that’s why…”

I paused to look at everyone on the display of the mobile device.
Then, with a smirk, I boldly declared.

“As the old saying goes… Let’s fight together.”