Princess In Another World: New Story
6
In the afternoon, at the special headquarters.
“Yo, good afternoon all.” (Lucy)
“Prince Lucy, what are you doing here?” (Gil)
“What do I do? I am the representative of the commander, it doesn't matter if I ever come to see.”
“T-but, deputy commander now..” (Lysia).
“So, yes. Forget it, then where is Princess Iona? I don't see him here, where is he?”
“Princess is in her room she is working on a file, there is also a deputy commander who is helping her.”
“Ahh, then. I'll go to him.”
A few moments later.
“Yo, what is...” (Lucy)
“Awww..” (Iona)
I hit Iona's head slowly. “Haa, I've told you many times if there's anything you don't know you can ask me. Everything's so fucked up like this now.”
“M-sorry.”
“A-what am I bothering?”
“Lucy, what a coincidence you came.”
“Eh? Coincidence?”
“I heard there will be a meeting between the leaders of the kingdom that will be held in the next few days.”
“Y-yes, if not wrong it is in the kingdom of Tiure, in the western part of the kingdom of Almos.”
“Tiure Kingdom, yes. It will be faster until if hitchhiking on Dravin, but it will be at risk.”
“Dravin?”
“Dragon you've been to.”
“Ahhh, so his name is Dravin. It is true, it would be very risky to use Dravin, although it saves a lot of time but if no one watches over the princess during the meeting, the security will be very weak.”
“I thought you'd say that.”
“Ari, what are you planning?”
“Iona, come with Lucy and Risa-oneesama.”
“Risa-oneesama?” (Lucy)
“Ups, sorry habit. Never mind, the important thing is to go there with Lucy and Risa. Bring also the squad leaders along with you and also those 10 special soldiers.”
“Then, what will you do?”
“I'll be lurking along with Dravin.”
“Speaking?”
“I'll go somewhere, when it's done I'll catch up with you guys.”
“One place, where is it?”
“Iona, you ask too many questions.”
“I'm afraid that you're gone and never come back.”
“Haa, I'll go to the kingdom of Victoria.”
“Victoria? For what?”
“Victoria, yes. I heard recently that the kingdom started its invasion again. After losing against this kingdom, they again started from the eastern continent.” (Lucy)
“Wait, so the purpose of this meeting..” (Iona).
“Yes, at least what you think is true. To fight back the kingdom of Victoria.”
“But, why involve so many kingdoms?”
“The forces of the kingdom of Victoria were led by a very great prince, both in strategy and in other respects. By bringing 1000 troops alone, he was able to conquer a kingdom very easily.” (Lucy)
“I-it's impossible.”
“No, what Lucy said was not impossible. If you have a mature strategy and also a good plan, such a thing can happen.”
“But they were defeated against this kingdom. Chances are they invaded another kingdom.”.
“To strengthen the army, and to attack this kingdom in revenge for their defeat. Like that, right, Lucy.”
“Haha, I thought you knew.”
“Isn't that so bad!!”
“Yes, that's so bad. With my best strategy though, if it exceeds the limits of the troops that can be resisted, I can't do anything either.”
“Wah, a genius like you said that. It must be a situation that is now really very serious.”
“Ya, therefore. Lucy, help Iona to get help from the other side of the kingdom, so that it will at least add a little strength to this royal army.”
“Sorry to interrupt.” (Sophia)
“Ahh, Sofia, what's up?” (Lion)
“Deputy commander Ari told me to bring a file about the number of troops we have now, so I brought it.”
“Ahh, you can tarus dimeja there.”
“Good.” After that Sofia left.
“Ari, what are you looking for that file for?” (Lion)
“See the number of troops under your leadership now.”
“You will prepare the plan now?” (Lucy)
“Being prepared with the worst is the best option compared to waiting for the worst to come.”
“Even before you find out what hasn't happened?”
“Lucy, looks like you should learn too. Be prepared to face all the possibilities, lose, push, retreat, run or even no way to win the battle. All of that is an option of many worst possibilities, by estimating such things, you can see the final results that match what you planned.”
“How to? You don't even know how many enemy troops there are and how much damage that will be caused by the coming war.”
“North, yes.”
“Yes, previously the kingdom of Victoria used her battleships to attack this kingdom. But, maybe after this they will still use the same way, but with a different level of vigilance.”
“You mean they'll be more vigilant than ever?”
“Yes. Their defeat will make them better, especially if there is a genius to be their leader
“Kira Anash Victoria.” (Lucy)
“Kira Anash Victoria?”
“That's the name of the prince of the kingdom of Victoria.” (Lion)
“Once, yes.”
“Possibly he is the commander for the troops that will attack this kingdom. I also heard a lot of shocking news about him, taking control of another kingdom with a small army, forming a stronger military force compared to other kingdoms, he said, and even refused cooperation from other kingdoms because it was considered unfavorable.”
“Once, it looks like this early preparation will have a good impact. Iona, do you remember the antidote to the poison we used against the Victorian kingdom?”
“Eh, y-yeah I remember. What's wrong?” (Lion)
“Poisons? Wait, lest they..” (Lucy).
“Yes, such a thing is indeed possible will happen. They will use weapons used by enemies as their weapons.”
“It means , if we have the antidote we can definitely.” (Iona).
“No, it looks like the bidder you have to make different times.” (Lucy)
“Prince Lucy, what do you mean?”
“They may have strengthened or even renewed the poison you have used before, if it is so. The antidote you have to offer the poison will be useless if the poison they have is different from before.”
“Just like Lucy said, if I were on the losing side of something like that, I would definitely do the same. Make weapons that are stronger than the weapons owned by the enemy, by using weapons that are also owned by the enemy.”
“Then, how do you handle it?”
“If he is a genius, then I have prepared him.”
“Ari, have you prepared it?”
“Yes, there are 5 combinations that can be used to strengthen the efficacy of the poison. No 6th or next.”
“Why can you be so sure?” (Lucy)
“I made the poison. After all in this world there is no object or item that can make the poison combination that I made is more than what I mentioned.”
“Ari, you're great.”
“Despite that, you only have 25% presentation of that amount of poison combination. If making all the bidders of all kinds of poison, I doubt that the resources present in this kingdom will be enough to make all that.”
“Yes, you are right. Precision percentage is only 25% no more than that.”
“Wait, instead of usually 20%, why can 25%?” (Lion)
“Because the first poison combination they will not use, they must have thought about it. Do not do any combination of toxins obtained, it is the same as fishing with a hook without bait.”
“You used a catch that I didn't understand.”
“Intinya, they are not likely to use the same weapons as their enemies use, it will be useless because the enemy must have known the weakness of their own weapons.” (Lucy)
“Ahh, so.”
“Lucy, thanks for explaining.”
“Then, about that 25%, what will you do.. Wait, don't say..”.
“You realize it, yes.”
“Eh? What was? What did Lucy realize?”
“You intend to infiltrate and see firsthand what poison they are making, that's why you want to go to the kingdom of Victoria.”
“You're right, that's the only way to make that 25% chance 100%. If so, this will be an absolute victory for us.”
“But, what about the risk, is not sure the risk will be very large.” (Lion)
“It is true, but at least this should be done.”
“Why should you, how about telling someone else.”
“It's impossible. Other than myself, no one knows what kind of antidote to poison should be made, therefore I myself have to go there to confirm it.”
“But..”.
“Iona, relax.”
“But..”.
“Tenace.”
“Good...” Iona start quiet.
“As per my instructions, Iona, Lucy, and also Risa will go to that meeting. Lucy, how many days of travel will be taken by horse carriage?”
“Hmm, if not mistaken, 6-7 days trip. It is likely that on the 3rd day we will arrive and stop at the kingdom of Almos, then after that go back to continue the journey and on the 3rd or 4th day we will only get to the kingdom of Tiure.”
“So. Then, if I don't get to when the meeting starts. You're the one who has to help Iona, like you've done before.”
“I? What have I done before?”
“I don't remember either, but I'm handing you that assignment. Make those representatives willing to help this kingdom.”
“What if it fails?”
“Use the 2.” option
“Option 2?”
“Option 2? What is it?”
“Relax, I will take care of it, you can do according to plan.”
“Plan, what plan have we discussed here?”
“Entailah, but just do what should be done. All right, everyone please cooperate. For the sake of success and glory.”
“Y-ya.” The short meeting and discussion of the short plan are completed, and the day of execution is…
“Eh? Tomorrow!!” (Lucy & Iona)