Reincarnation into the Barrier Master

At midnight, three days after the meeting with Nike, I was wearing the armor that Mei and the others had made for me at the residence in the capital. I had decided to go to Sandanj that day. The Agartha army was already prepared, and the Lamarons were also fully prepared. All that remained was to wait for my orders. Vieille also already had his army standing by at a previously arranged location, ready to march at any time.

A day before this, I secretly went to Sandanj and went near the swamps occupied by Tana's army and set up a transfer boundary there. I went to the very spot where I could see Tana's army across the river and set up the warding. In addition, I had also set up a transfer warding to Swamp at Ramalon and Vieille. According to the plan, Agartha, Lamaron, and Vieille were to move to this location at the same time, and the Sandanji forces were to join them in response. Naturally, since the transfer wards were kept secret, a few Poseidonians were stationed at Lamaron and Vieille.

Fortunately, this place called Swamp is foggy at dawn at this time of the year. The plan was to use the fog to gather a large army and attack Tana's army at once. For this reason, they were to set out at midnight, before the dawn.

Even though it was late at night, May and Sidney were quickly putting on my armor. I could have put it on in my office, but it seems that this armor is made to fit my body, and at the same time there is an order in which I have to put it on, which is quite complicated. At first glance, the armor looks simple, but it is actually made up of several thin plates. Therefore, the construction is so elaborate that even the slightest irregularity can cause the entire piece to go wrong. Therefore, they are required to wear this armor in the imperial residence so that they can quickly respond to any problems that may arise. As usual, Mei and Sidhi are putting on the armor carefully and without rest. I admired them, and like a carp on the chopping block, I let them do the work for me.

"...... is finished!"

May's voice brought me back to myself. It is so light that it is hard to believe that I am really wearing armor. I try to move my arms and legs, but I feel no discomfort at all.

"This armor is amazing. ....... I can't believe I'm wearing it.

At the sound of my voice, May and Sadie look at each other and nod.

"Master, the sword. ......"

Come to think of it, I didn't have my sword in my hand. I had been thinking that my reflection in the mirror didn't look quite right, but I didn't have a sword. I can't help but laugh.

In the infinite storage, there is an Onikiri, a Holy Sword, and a Black Sword. There is also a sword given by the Dwarf King to Sidhe when he took her as his wife, which is kept in the guest house in Agartha. It is so gorgeous that I wear it when I have to dress up for a party or something, so it is not really suitable for actual battle.

I think of each sword in my mind. And soon it was decided.

A Holy Sword.

I take it out of the infinite storage and hand it to May. She takes it, mutters a small "excuse me" in a quiet voice, holds it up reverently, and slowly pulls the sword out of its scabbard.

May stares intently at the blade. She looks at the sword carefully, from hilt to tip, over and over again.

"Beautiful. ......"

Voices were heard behind the door. Siddee opens the door to find Eryl and Alyria there.

"Hey, you two shouldn't peek. Go back to bed."

"U...... sorry ......"

They bow their heads in unison. They look so cute.

"Eryl, Alyria, come in."

They looked at each other, but then they came padding up to my side. I took the sword from May, got down on one knee, and nudged the girls on the head.

"Eril. Alyria. I don't know if he'll be back for a while. Take care of my brothers while he's gone.

"When will you be back?"

Allyria asks with a worried look on her face. I smile and talk to her.

"Soon. I'll be back as soon as I can.

"Come home soon."

"Yeah, okay."

I look over and see Eryl staring at the Holy Sword in my left hand.

"Eryl, what's wrong?"

She shuddered at my words, but then slowly opened her mouth with an expression of great difficulty on her face.

"I want to see that sword ...... again ......."

"Eril-chan, ......."

May shakes her head with an admonishing look on her face. I restrain May with my right hand and turn to Eryl again.

"So, you want to see this sword. Okay."

I stand up, put my hand on the hilt, and slowly pull out the blade. Then I get down on one knee again and show her the sword.

"Pretty ......"

Eril rolls her eyes in amazement. I watch her and slowly open my mouth.

"This is the sword that your mother and I made together.

Eryl looks at me with a surprised expression on his face. What?　You can make a sword?　It's a look that says, "I'm sorry, I can't help it. Well, technically speaking, May made this sword, and I simply poured magic power into this thing.

"That's right, isn't it?"

May nodded with a gentle smile at my words. I sheathe my sword as I watch her.

"Eril, please..."

She nodded her head vigorously, her mouth hanging in a straight line.

When I left the room, I found Matkal standing in the hallway, still in his pajamas. It seemed that it was Matkal who had brought Eryl and Allyria.

"Mat, go back to sleep."

Not so fast. I should be the one to ......."

With an apologetic look on her face, Matkal looked away from me. She had been resting more and more recently because she had shown signs of miscarriage soon after she found out she was pregnant. In fact, she had devised many strategies and her soldiers had been trained by her to be elite. For my part, I had thought of Mato as the commander of the attack force, and my calculations had been completely off.

"No, the soldiers Mato trained will be looked after by the general. Besides, I'll take Knogen with me, we can manage."

"Please ....... And Princess Rufana, too: ......"

"Yeah, I'll keep Knogen close by and make sure he doesn't do anything crazy."

I reply with a wry smile. She was very eager to serve, wanting to avenge the enemies of the Sulphurite people. Her desire was so strong that I gave in and allowed her to join the army, but I must say that her strength was considerably less than that of Mato and Knogen, so I decided to first put her at Knogen's side and see how she fared.

"Mato, your body will get cold. ......"

May speaks to him in a concerned tone. Matkal nodded with an apologetic expression on his face.

"Leave the children to me. Eril, Alyria, let's go back to the room.

"I'm counting on you, Mato. May and Sadie, thank you for your hard work. Go back to your rooms and get some rest.

"But ......"

"Mei, Master Linos will be fine. I'm sure of it.

"It's reassuring to hear you say that, Sadie. No, I'm glad you feel that way. No, I'm glad you feel that way, but I have a bad feeling when I see you off. That's why ......"

Okay. Well, please go to ...... and have a good day."

"Good day, sir."

May and Sidi bowed reverently. Matkal gave me a small nod as he held Eryl and Alyria's hands, and I nodded broadly toward her.

"Well, I'm off."

I turned on my heel and walked down the stairs.

As I was leaving the house and heading toward the place where the transitional boundary was located, I suddenly saw the main building. Maybe we would lose. If we lose, we will never be able to come back here again. ....... Such a thought surged up in my heart. I shake my head and try to dismiss such an ominous thought. Just then, the kitchen door of the main house opens without a sound.

"Rico ......"

Rico was standing there. She walks up to me, smiling.

"So you're finally leaving."

"Yeah, I'll be there. I'll be back."

At that moment, Rico hugged me. I hug her back gently.

"Please forgive me."

"What's wrong?"

I have to see you off. As a wife, she must firmly see her husband off before he leaves for battle. But I don't want ...... to let him go ...... if I can help it. ......"

"Rico ......"

Rico's body slowly pulled away from me. She opens her mouth, wiping her tears with her hand and smiling as best she can.

"Go to ...... and welcome. Good luck ......."

I silently hugged Riko. I promised myself that I would come back to her.