“Aeroxia, are you ready?”

  “……Um。”

  In the camp of the Abyssal federation, at this moment, Aeroxia was adjusting her mood and state of mind.

  A few days ago, after hearing Veridith’s words, she made up her mind to take matters into her own hands. As a result, Misako, ever uandirusted that task to her.

  However, sidering that Aeroxia's strength was still insuffit, and in the event of ued situations that she might not be able to hahere were others nearby to assist her, such as Veridith, who stood beside her now.

  “However, you still seem very nervous.”

  Aeroxia’s muscles were tense, and even a thin yer of cold sweat was visible on her forehead.

  This was iable. Even though she had made up her mind, her oppo was still her older brother. Setting aside her feelings, in terms of pure strength, Barol was undoubtedly strohan her.

  Uhe sed prince, Dorol, who focused on studying knowledge and had a retively slender build, the first prince, Barol, hysically strong and also possessed some talent in swordsmanship.

  Aeroxia, oher hand, was not only poor at using magic, but she also cked the strength to wield ons. Her only method of bat was anding animals to fight.

  For instance, a few days ago, when she overheard Barol's versation with the secret anisation, she was able to escape by unig with a bird, which helped her cover her tracks.

  “Although Brother Barol doesn’t know that I have this ability, even if I catch him by surprise, I still o sider whether it will be effective…”

  It is often said that, pared to sheer power, precise strategies are more useful. This is certainly true, but the key assumption is that the pap isn’t too vast.

  For an absolute powerhouse, no matter how clever the weaker side's strategies are, they might not be able to cause harm if the stronger side is way too powerful.

  For Aeroxia, her older brother was the embodiment of su absolute powerhouse.

  “…In my opinion, your ability is more suited to be a beast tamer.”

  Suddenly, a voice came from behind Aeroxia.

  “Lynne?”

  It was Lyhe founder of the ‘Alliance of All Living Beings,’ apanied by a rabbit-eared maid—Momo.

  “Hmm… Actually, I would call you... someone who has an innate beast tamer’s sacred body... unreized blessing, how utterly pitiful.”

  “???”

  Lynne’s mystique-ish stateme Aeroxia momentarily stunned.

  “Ah… never mind. I’ve spent so much time with those who are full of excessive… cough! Knowledge, that my way of speaking has rubbed off a bit.”

  Lynne had previously been surrounded by reinators full of knowledge from other worlds or, in some cases, ‘madmen.’ As the saying goes, ‘One bees like the pany they keep,’ and being around madmen had obviously affected her way of thinking.

  “Back to the point, your ability is actually one of the most essential traits of a beast tamer.”

  Beast tamers o unicate with the animals or mohey tame. Many ire to bee beast tamers enter difficulty at this very step and are uress, eventually choosing other paths.

  Of course, this ability doesn’t refer to something like Aris’s direunication with animals, but rather a more ethereal ability. To give an example from another world’s knowledge, think of a character who subdues various creatures and fights alongside them. There is always some form of bond or e between the person and the creatures, allowing them to uand each other’s thoughts to some extent.

  “You aturally unicate with animals, which is a skill every beast tamer dreams of. The animals and mohat beast tamers and are often long-time battle panions, but you, oher hand, probably make even newly acquainted creatures your allies, right?”

  Lyted Aeroxia on the shoulder and leaned her face close to her ear.

  “Let me tell you something else. A beast tamer’s strength is not just measured by their own abilities, but also by the strength of their panions. Take a look at those around you.”

  “…What do you mean by that?”

  “She’s already gone.”

  As Aeroxia looked up, about to ask further, Lynne had already disappeared.

  “It’s time. We should set off.”

  …

  While Lucilliane was fag off against the masked figures, Veridith and Aeroxia shrough the battlefield, which was in chaos and being coordinated by the generals of the Lidolu Kingdom’s army, heading toward the rear of the battlefield.

  “…Your Majesty! The soldiers on the left wing have suffered a thirty pert loss!”

  “Your Majesty! The soldiers in the rear are beginning to disobey orders!”

  “Your Majesty…”

  Ihe Lidolu Kingdom’s camp, the current king, Barol, was rubbing his forehead, listening to the reports from his subordinates.

  “…Inform all the generals that any soldiers who disobey orders should be dealt with acc to military w.”

  “Uood… I’ll notify them!”

  “Also, order: all soldiers should retreat.”

  “Ah… Your Majesty, but…”

  “Why haven’t you notified them yet!?”

  “Ah… yes, Your Majesty!”

  As his subordinate hurried out of the tent, Barol leaned ba his chair and sighed.

  “I never expected the soldiers’ endurao be so low, now I have to keep an eye on them.”

  Though Barol seemed to stop at nothing for his own glory and was willing to sacrifice even civilians, he knew very well that reputation was given by others. F people to die only left the impression of a tyrant.

  A tyrant may have authority, but they ot create a sting nation. Barol wao build a kingdom that would endure for turies, with his ched in history forever.

  “Those lowly creatures… seems like they’ll bite back when pushed too far.”

  However, he had not yet ged his deeply ingrained views. He still believed that humahe true rulers of the world. Perhaps this was…

  “Seems like my dear brother still retains suon sense. I’m quite relieved.”

  “!?”

  The sudden voice startled Barol, immediately heightening his vigince.

  “Brother… it’s you, my dear sister.”

  Barol turo see the blue-haired girl slowly stepping out from the shadows.

  “I received word earlier that you had disappeared from your room. I didn’t expect you to show up here now. What is it? Do you pn to oppose me?”

  An air of menace emanated from Barol, as if he would draw his sword at any moment if Aeroxia gave the wrong answer.

  “…Brother, you’ve gooo far. I must correistakes.”

  “Hmph! Then e at me.”

  In an instant, Barol drew his sword and sshed, sending multiple sword beams that sliced through the tent above, shredding it into dozens of pieces. The enclosed space immediately transformed into an open battlefield.

  “Don’t say I didn’t warn you. Since you’ve decided to challenge me, you’d better be prepared for death.”

  “…”

  In truth, Aeroxia had initially thought her brother drew his sword intending to eliminate her. But to her surprise, he merely wished to clear the area for battle.

  “Of course, I must say, I’m a bit surprised that you didn’t immediately try to end the fight. You’ve given me an ued opportunity.”

  “Hmph! What do you take me for? Since my always indecisive sister has decided to oppose me, I at least o show the proper attitude.”

  “…Uood. Let’s begin.”