Everyone was surprised by the news that three of the Ten War Gods, who were said to be the pride of the Elysian Empire, had been defeated by a group of powerful individuals who were believed to be heroes.

“The Ten War Gods are known to be formidable. For three of them to be defeated in a single battle means that the heroes must be incredibly powerful. We should have a sparring match with them before we attempt to reclaim them…”

“Father, what are you saying? There’s no reason for us to fight against the heroes!”
“True, but when a strong person is in front of you, as a warrior, you…”

“What do you mean, as a warrior? What if we end up getting into a conflict with the hero over something foolish?!”

My father’s nonsense was quickly silenced by Kiyone, and the conversation moved forward with Jan speaking.

“If the report is correct, rescuing Princess Yukiha and reclaiming the heroes will undoubtedly be a difficult mission. Honestly, with the current strength of the Musou Iron Cavalry, it’s going to be tough.”
“So you’re saying that even though we’ve gathered such elite members, we’re still lacking in strength?”
“No, it’s not about strength; it’s more about the sheer numbers. Even if we have powerful pieces, if there aren’t enough of them, we can’t form an effective strategy.”
“That’s why we’re relying on the Nirvana Alliance’s forces, right?”
“That’s the overall strategy, but even on a tactical level, we’re still short on numbers. That means the enemy is overwhelming in numbers.”

“Jan, what are you planning to do then?”
“We’ll borrow elite troops from the Nirvana Alliance and form an independent military. The Nirvana Alliance has already agreed to this, and we’re in the process of selecting personnel.”

“You’re always so prepared, aren’t you? But do you think the Nirvana Alliance will be okay with us pulling their best personnel?”

Arjuna’s concern is valid. Even though they are allies, no one would feel good about having their talented individuals taken by a mere mercenary group.

“We’ve already gotten approval from the Alliance Congress. Well, there’s a trend where it’s considered better to leave military matters to us, so it was accepted smoothly.”

The Nirvana Alliance is quite easy-going. Then again, it makes sense, since Ranel from the Amuria Federation and Yudin from the Meltaria Kingdom, who are high-ranking members of the Alliance Congress, are among the supporters of our cause.

“So, as a result, even if it’s temporary, our organization is going to grow. Everyone here who is a key member will become a unit leader. If there are any members here who have never led a team, make sure to get them to learn from those with experience.”

“Eh! Me too?!”
When I asked in surprise, Jan grinned and replied slyly,
“You need to stop relying on brute strength and start using your head in battle. If you lead a group, you’ll have to use your brain more.”

I couldn’t argue because what he said wasn’t wrong. When I fell silent, Nanami happily asked Jan again,
“Hey, Nanami too? Is Nanami also going to be a unit leader?”
“Yeah. You’re the same as Yuta, so it’s time to move to the next stage.”

Nanami seemed shocked at being compared to me, but she was clearly excited about becoming a leader, and soon began chatting happily with Falma.