Demon Airdrop in Progress

"Cease fire!!!"

Though he was filled with doubts, the messenger still carried out his duty. A moment later, the blue-white bridge of light spanning between the cliff and the sea vanished.

"General..."

Before the guard could finish, the major general issued a second order.

"Third Squadron, turn your cannons immediately and force the Magic Council fleet to retreat. Second Squadron, deploy full defenses and ensure headquarters and the cliff do not come under attack. First Squadron, stay on full alert. The moment the target makes a move, blanket them with fire."

"Yes!"

While the orders were being relayed, the guard voiced the doubts in his heart.

"General, why did you..."

Colverman offered no explanation and simply handed over the binoculars in his hand.

"Look."

Trusting his superior, the guard said nothing more. He took the binoculars and looked in the direction Colverman indicated.

"G-Grand Princess?!!"

After glancing around and confirming that no one else had noticed, Colverman removed his hand from over the guard's mouth and snapped, "You brat, are you trying to let everyone know?"

"G-General, why is that person..."

"Not only is she here, but her younger sister and father are here too. Do you understand now why we came here?"

After hearing that, the guard suddenly recalled something mentioned during their earlier negotiations with those Magic Council people.

"General, could what you said earlier possibly be true?"

Seeing the doubt on the guard's face, the furious general rewarded him with two fresh takoyaki.

"When have I ever lied to you lot?!"

"No... how could you tell those Magic Council people about something this important?"

Hearing his confidant's response, Colverman immediately realized he had misunderstood. A flush quickly crossed his face, followed by a righteous scolding. "What do you know, brat? This was a scheme arranged by that