Isekai Nonbiri Nouka-Chapter 926: Side Story – General Giscar
My name is Giscar.
Giscar Clockhoch.
As one of the generals of the Demon King’s Kingdom, I take pride in being somewhat well-known.
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Now then, I saw off village chief’s party as they passed through the main gate.
……..
Once I confirmed they were no longer in sight…
I called out to the subordinates waiting behind me.
How did it go?
「We didn’t practice enough.」
「If we had a bit more time, I think we could have formed the human letters more smoothly.」
「Good thing village chief was good at reading.」
「The horses did their best.」
…That’s not it.
That’s not what I wanted to hear. You told me beforehand, didn’t you?
You said you wanted to know village chief’s true strength.
「Huh? Did we say something like that?」
「Did we?」
「What we said was, fighting brings nothing. Peace is best, or something like that…」
「That’s it!」
Don’t say “That’s it!” so proudly!
I don’t recall hearing anything like that!
You’re always saying nothing but “Let us fight, let us fight” all the time!
And this time too, you were all talking big again, weren’t you?
「I don’t recall.」
「When exactly was that?」
「Do you have any record of it?」
「Perhaps General Giscar is just tired.」
…You lot, line up.
I’m going to knock you all flat.
Hey, don’t run away!
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Night.
In a room within the commander’s manor behind the fortress, I removed my armor and leaned back against the sofa.
Marquis Britoa and Count Chrome aside, even Demon King-sama himself warned us that they will not protect anyone who will dare antagonize village chief.
The best course is to stay uninvolved.
And yet, because my subordinates insisted on seeing him with their own eyes, I arranged a formal introduction…
「But General Giscar, you wanted to see him too, didn’t you?」
My adjutant seemed willing to keep me company in conversation.
She hadn’t been present at the scene.
Even knowing no enemies would come, I couldn’t leave the fortress commander’s seat vacant.
So I had asked her to remain.
「So, what was village chief like?」
Let’s see. He seemed like a gentle person.
「Ah, that’s why there was no incident. I was certain there’d be trouble.」
Indeed.
Those I brought along for the introduction were all the type to cause a scene.
I’m sure Count Chrome noticed.
He was angry.
I do feel I wronged Count Chrome.
However, I had no intention of stirring up trouble or harboring any malice toward village chief.
I simply wanted those likely to cause problems to see him with their own eyes, to quell future disturbances.
Though Demon King-sama’s declaration of victory was well received by many, a certain segment of soldiers were displeased.
They wanted more battles.
It’s one thing if such sentiments come from rank-and-file soldiers, but it becomes dangerous when voiced by those who lead others.
That’s why I took advantage of village chief’s visit.
A man respected by the Demon King, Marquis Britoa, and Count Chrome alike.
If possible, I would have asked for a sparring match, to let his strength be made clear.
That way, those prone to trouble would be silenced.
And if they still refused to quiet down?
Then I would beat them down myself.
But I doubt it will come to that.
I had heard from Marquis Britoa that village chief had taken an ancient dragon as his wife.
At the time, I thought it was just a fairy tale. That memory feels strangely nostalgic now.
I tried to ask Demon King-sama and Count Chrome about it in a roundabout way, but they only laughed and confirmed it.
What’s more, apparently, it’s not an ancient dragon but two ancient dragon wives.
So it must be true.
I wish people would consider what it feels like for me, having to risk my life to request a sparring match with someone like that.
With such thoughts, I went out to welcome village chief—and found the Bloodsucking Princess Lulushi and the Angel of Annihilation Tier at his side.
I later learned that both of them are also his wives.
If I may say so myself, changing the sparring plan to a formal petition on the spot was a wise decision.
There’s no way I could win in a one-on-one match against either the bloodsucking princess or the angel of annihilation even if I lead an army.
And village chief has them as his wives.
No wonder the Demon King-sama treats him with such care.
Even the hotheaded group I brought along adapted quickly to my change of plans.
They had been so brash beforehand, yet their turnaround was almost impressive.
We hadn’t even discussed it in advance, and yet they managed to convey their intentions so precisely.
Especially the horses.
Yes, the horses were impressive.
Including them, I doubt any of them fully grasped village chief’s power, but they must have sensed something.
Those who couldn’t sense it—some of the rank-and-file soldiers—ended up challenging him on their own and were taken down by his escorts.
「I heard one of the escorts was Sword God Gulf?」
Yes, just as the rumors say, he was strong.
Along with Sword God Gulf was the equally formidable Daga.
And there was also the angel Reginleif.
That escort lineup was far too much for mere bodyguards.
「If recruiting village chief is out of the question, what about those three? Could we scout them for the army?」
Impossible.
And more importantly, who would they be fighting?
「Ah, right. We don’t have any enemies for them.」
Also, as you’ve likely guessed, the army will be downsized in the near future.
Reducing the number of stationed troops here is the first step.
「You mean they’ll be deployed to other regions and just left there?」
We’re not abandoning them.
Some people can only live within the military, after all.
The reduction will be gradual, step by step.
「Should I start thinking about a new job too?」
You and I aren’t allowed to quit.
That’s just how it is.
「I see. Well, I’m glad to hear that. I feel more comfortable here in the military than going back to my family. Oh, right. What did you petition village chief for?」
The installation of a teleportation gate connecting the rear fortress town to the capital.
And I also asked for a Village Five store to be opened in the fortress town.
「Any chance it’ll go through?」
I’m not sure.
I’ve angered Count Chrome, so I can’t expect his support…
Maybe I should try asking Marquis Britoa for help.
「If it gets rejected, I’ll be submitting a long vacation request. Unlike you, I haven’t even been to the capital since being stationed here.」
I haven’t left this place either.
The only time I got to go to the capital was when Marquis Britoa summoned me to take part in that duel.
I wasn’t even invited to last year’s parade.
I only heard secondhand how fun it was.
「Speaking of that duel—when you were called, it ended quickly, but you didn’t come back here for a long time, did you?」
That couldn’t be helped.
Getting there only took an instant with Count Chrome’s teleportation magic, but he wouldn’t send me back afterward.
「He wouldn’t send you? Didn’t you refuse Count Chrome’s teleportation magic yourself?」
…….
「You also turned down the horses and the carriage, didn’t you?」
Ehto, I believe I apologized for that matter and considered it resolved.
「Yes, you did apologize.」
Then…
「Back then, you said it would be my turn next time… but I still haven’t gone.」
Ah, ahaha…
That teleportation gate is looking even more necessary now.
Let’s hope the petition goes through.
「If it doesn’t, I want a promise of a long vacation. At least half a year.」
If you’re gone for half a year, we’ll be in all sorts of trouble.
Please reconsider.
「Then please make sure to get strong support from Marquis Britoa.」
I-I’ll do my best.
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My name is Giscar.
I am one of the generals of the Demon King’s Kingdom.
Even if people keep praising me as a general, there’s only so much a general can accomplish alone.
I rely heavily on my adjutant.
…
Marquis Britoa!
Please help me!
I have a request!
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Giscar:「Please help me」
Gratts:「Even if you say that, I’ve already caused village chief plenty of trouble myself」
