“Alright, let’s go.”

“Is it really necessary for you, Weiss-sama, to go in person? You are the lord. There’s no need to put yourself in danger…”

“Thank you for your concern, Rosalia. But this is also a battle to demonstrate my worth as a lord. Besides, you’ll protect me, won’t you? I trust you.”

“Oh, when you say things like that, I can’t argue back at all…”

Rosalia, pouting as she spoke, was not in her usual maid outfit but in light armor for ease of movement. We had been discussing matters with Barbaro and had arrived at the mansion where his private soldiers were stationed. Although he was reluctant at first, he spilled the beans when I promised to spare his life.

“Alright, everyone, stand by!!”

At my command, the soldiers I brought with me lined up in front of the mansion. To be honest, I was worried about the quality of the soldiers, but there were quite a few who admired Kaiser, and their morale rose when he decided to return as the security captain.

But that wasn’t the only reason… I know Kaiser asked the other soldiers to cooperate with me, even bowing his head to them.

“Heh, Weiss-sama… it reminds me of the old days on the battlefield. I’ll proceed as planned.”

“Yeah, I’m counting on you. Leave this to me.”

After confirming that Kaiser had taken some soldiers with him, I raised my voice. This was the same stage as in the game. Although there might be some differences since it was a few years ago, I still understood the basic layout.

“I am Weiss Hamilton, your lord! Your leader, Barbaro, has already been captured. I know your crimes! The suffering you inflicted on my precious subjects is not light, but if you surrender now, I will spare your lives. Surrender!!”

“What… that useless lord!? Isn’t he just Barbaro’s puppet…”

“Fortunately, their number isn’t that great. Let’s take them down!!”

At my words, the people inside the mansion started to stir. They could hear me clearly from this distance. ++Calling me useless… how rude.++

++Even Weiss worked hard…++ Just as I was getting a bit annoyed, I felt a tremendous chill from beside me. What is this? It’s scary.

“Weiss-sama… they are disrespectful. Let’s kill them.”

“Um, Rosalia… aren’t you acting a bit different? Well, it seems they’ve chosen to fight!”

“But… they called you useless, Weiss-sama… they don’t know your struggles!!”

As I was slightly intimidated by Rosalia’s murderous gaze, the enemies started shooting arrows at us.

There’s no need to wait any longer. We bought just enough troops to make them underestimate us. It’s a good opportunity to show them I don’t show mercy to villains anymore.

“Everyone, charge!!”

With my command, the soldiers rushed forward. And of course, I was among them. I led the charge on the battlefield. That alone would make the citizens reevaluate me. But… that’s not enough. This territory will inevitably get caught in a war as it did in the game.

We need the power to survive those wars. In this unremarkable land, the lord’s loyalty will be crucial. ++Also… I need to gain actual combat experience and raise my stats.++

“It seems we’re having an easier time than expected, Weiss-sama.”

“Yes, it’s a surprise attack, and despite everything, we’re regular soldiers. Our basic abilities are different. Besides…”

“Yes! I’ll show them my best and get promoted!”

“It’s Kaiser’s comeback battle. We can’t show any weakness!”

Thanks to the rewards I had announced beforehand and Kaiser’s presence, morale was higher than expected. There’s no way we can lose.

As expected, we quickly pushed the enemy back and cornered them into the mansion. It’s almost time…

“I believe the battle is decided. Any further fighting would be pointless for both sides…”

“Damn it… you haven’t done anything yourself…”

“Hmm, that’s true… you wouldn’t be satisfied losing like this. Are you the leader? Fight me one-on-one. If I lose, you can take me hostage and escape. But if you lose… you’ll confess your crimes.”

“My lord!?”

“Interesting…”

The soldiers gasped in disbelief at my words, and the enemy smirked mockingly. Rosalia, despite being prepared beforehand, looked incredibly displeased.

The enemy, taunting me, drew his sword and approached.

“You’re not lying, right? If I win…”

“Of course. Unlike you, I’m a righteous lord. I keep my promises. So…”

“Take this!!”

Before I finished my words, the opponent swung his sword up and attacked me. It was a complete surprise attack. He must have thought they’d won completely!

“Why…”

“Because I’m stronger. I told you, didn’t I? I’m a righteous lord. I know what people like you would do.”

With my shadow arm, I stabbed the enemy’s abdomen from behind, causing him to cough up blood. This guy also appeared in the game, so I remembered most of his stats.

He had no special abilities and was weaker than Barbaro, so I thought the surprise attack I used on him would work.

“It’s not over… yet…”

With those words, the man looked at the wall behind us being destroyed, and reinforcements started coming in. He grinned, believing in his victory, but his face turned pale when he saw who they were.

“As Weiss-sama said, I have eliminated the enemies hiding in the secret passage. As expected… how did you know?”

“Well done, Kaiser. You saved us by taking out the reinforcements. I told you, I know what you’re going to do. So, what isn’t over yet?”

“No… at least… your head!”

“Weiss-sama!?”

Desperately, the wounded leader lunged at me, trying to take my head. He must be thinking he could at least…

These guys conspired with Barbaro and did whatever they wanted when Weiss was suffering. You guys don’t have the right to get angry!!

Seeing everyone’s eyes on me, I decided to use my trump card.

“O tyrant of the shadows, lend me the chains of judgment!!”

With the chant, an image formed in my mind… or not. Of course, it didn’t. This is… Weiss never used this magic in the game.

So, I imagined the video I have seen hundreds of times in the game, and linked it to the chant thinking that Weiss could do it.

“What is this!?”

“Weiss-sama… how can you use advanced magic… even Lady Phyllis hasn’t reached that level yet!!”

My shadow transformed into a giant beast, part of which becomes a deep black chain, binding the enemy. This obviously extraordinary magic left not only Rosalia but everyone in awe.

Hahaha, this is a combination of my game knowledge and Weiss’s magical talent. Originally, this magic is one of the magics that Phyllis learns in the middle of the game. I’ve played this game to death, and I’ve seen the results as well as the chanting to death. It’s easy to imagine.

But… using power beyond my capabilities made me dizzy… I can’t use it repeatedly. But before I pass out, I have something to do.

“This is my… Weiss Hamilton’s power!! Everyone, do you now believe I’m not just talking… I know some of you think my sister would be a better lord. But I will prove to you that I am the right lord for Hamilton territory!!”

“Whoa!! That’s advanced magic! Only elite court magicians can use it…”

“Weiss-sama is amazing… maybe even more than Lady Phyllis…”

“Who is this guy… he’s completely different from what I heard…”

“There’s no way we can win.”

Knowing that the reinforcements they were relying on had been wiped out, and my advanced magic boosted the morale of my comrades, the enemy’s morale seemed to have finally reached zero. They dropped their weapons one after another and surrendered. In the game, I was caught in a pincer attack because of this reinforcement. While remembering that, I declare victory.

“With this, the thieves have been captured!! I swear to God. I will never let those who afflict my people run rampant again!!”

“”Oh!!””

The soldiers also responded to my words. Thus, the first battle was won overwhelmingly.

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