Chapter 4

This is a rehabilitation post. Reflections: Lack of momentum and overthinking.

Today's update 1/3 thread

1. The Commander who became a hero (Musa Parnas)

I've reached my limit, so I'm going to storm in.

2. The Knight Captain who became a hero (Leviland)

Wait, no—

3. The Soldier who became a hero (Groom Kingdom)

Hold on—

...Is it the Demon King's castle, or something?

4. The Shopkeeper who became a hero (Dister Principality)

Attacking the enemy's castle... right?

No, but this guy is a retired hero, so—

5. The Empress who became a hero (Renshigen)

The role of a hero has already been fulfilled, hasn't it?

Are you going to attack your own country's castle?

6. The Student who became a hero (Earth Nation)

It seems there's a complicated situation.

Everyone on the establishment side is in a *big* panic!

Good job on your hero activities! ☆

7. The Battle Maid who became a hero (Quarry)

This is the first time I have met you, Commander.

I understand your frustration, as you have reached your limit.

8. The Security Guard who became a hero (Temporal Security Organization)

Time to clock out—

Musa Balnas, you mean the world of music?

Anyway, good job, but what happened?

9. The Commander who became a hero (Musa Parnas)

Of course, I'm attacking my own country's castle.

I have nothing left to lose, so no one can stop me!

10. The Knight Captain who became a hero (Leviland)

What? No—

What? Wait—

11. The Soldier who became a hero (Groom Kingdom)

Hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on!!

12. The Shopkeeper who became a hero (Dister Principality)

Hey, hey, hey!

Hold it! This is dangerous!

13. The Student who became a hero (Earth Nation)

Ha ha ha! Ah ha ha!

Full throttle from the start! ☆

14. The Battle Maid who became a hero (Quarry)

I must say,

If you are going to attack the castle, a detailed plan is essential.

I ask,

Do you plan to attack alone, Commander?

15. The Empress who became a hero (Renshigen)

Those in a panic should calm down; the conversation won't progress otherwise.

Commander, why have you come to such a decision?

16. The Security Guard who became a hero (Temporal Security Organization)

Musa Balnas, the world of music, has just settled down, hasn't it?

In fact, didn't the Commander calm it down?

Why are you attacking the castle?

17. The Shopkeeper who became a hero (Dister Principality)

At least... tell us the circumstances, will you?

18. The Soldier who became a hero (Groom Kingdom)

Full army mobilization!

Full army mobilization!

Stop the Commander!

19. The Knight Captain who became a hero (Leviland)

Soldier, the Empress is right.

Take a deep breath and calm down.

Commander, please, tell us the circumstances.

20. The Student who became a hero (Earth Nation)

Everyone's trying to put the brakes on the Commander! ☆

21. The Commander who became a hero (Musa Parnas)

Circumstances, circumstances...

Someone mentioned the world of music, but indeed, this is such a world.

Sound and melody hold power, and the principles of the world are recorded in the 'Base Score.'

I was born into the lineage of a Commander.

Since my family was a military clan in the kingdom, I joined the military, became a Musician, then a Music Leader, and advanced to a decent position.

And to the Battle Maid, yes, alone.

22. The Student who became a hero (Earth Nation)

Mm-hmm ☆

23. The Security Guard who became a hero (Temporal Security Organization)

Ah, mm-hmm

24. The Soldier who became a hero (Groom Kingdom)

Yeah

25. The Knight Captain who became a hero (Leviland)

Yes

26. The Commander who became a hero (Musa Parnas)

But in recent years, abnormal phenomena have been occurring frequently around the world.

These are large-scale natural disasters like earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, heavy rains, floods, and abnormal weather.

It was clear that something was wrong, and upon investigation, fluctuations in the 'Base Score' were confirmed.

It was said that only the legendary 'Tuner' could interfere with the 'Base Score,' but a descendant of that lineage existed and was attempting to modulate the 'Base Score' with ambition.

27. The Shopkeeper who became a hero (Dister Principality)

That's...

28. The Soldier who became a hero (Groom Kingdom)

Did the Commander stop that person?

29. The Battle Maid who became a hero (Quarry)

I must say,

I am impressed by your ability to attack the castle alone, Commander.

I ask,

Is the final goal to beat up the person in the castle?

30. The Student who became a hero (Earth Nation)

Oh, it wasn't a Demon King or something.

So, Commander, you're a result hero, right? ☆

31. The Security Guard who became a hero (Temporal Security Organization)

A result hero, yeah.

There are no demonic beings in the world of music, Musa Balnas.

32. The Empress who became a hero (Renshigen)

If a hero appears after a battle, the enemy they defeated was also a person.

That is also a harsh reality.

33. The Knight Captain who became a hero (Leviland)

Yes... that's true.

34. The Commander who became a hero (Musa Parnas)

I said the 'Tuner' can interfere with the 'Base Score,' right?

That means they can control anything within the principles.

This person infiltrated the kingdom's military, hiding their lineage.

...The surrounding soldiers were being manipulated and used as pawns.

The unrest among the kingdom's military musicians, followed by

The rampage of the kingdom's military officers, followed by

The mass defection of the kingdom's military soldiers, followed by

The outbreak of modulated terrorism with the 'Tuner' at the top, accelerating natural disasters and causing a major impact worldwide.

...You understand the position the kingdom and the kingdom's military were in, right?

And to the Battle Maid, 'storming in' is a metaphor.

The final goal is to retrieve.

35. The Soldier who became a hero (Groom Kingdom)

There's no face left...

36. The Empress who became a hero (Renshigen)

There's no authority left, either.

37. The Battle Maid who became a hero (Quarry)

I must say,

It is shameful to harbor such a person and allow a rebellion, and the military and the country are in a state of disgrace.

38. The Knight Captain who became a hero (Leviland)

The Battle Maid's words are harsh, but... indeed, it's a dishonorable situation.

39. The Shopkeeper who became a hero (Dister Principality)

The Battle Maid is being too harsh... but if your own soldiers end up like that, it's not...

40. The Student who became a hero (Earth Nation)

A big problem of big problems ☆

Hmm, it's hard to save face for the country, isn't it?

41. The Security Guard who became a hero (Temporal Security Organization)

Well, it's a rock-bottom situation, no doubt.

42. The Battle Maid who became a hero (Quarry)

I understand the final goal is to retrieve.

I ask,

The castle is expected to have strong security. Do you plan to attack with a large-scale frontal assault?

43. The Commander who became a hero (Musa Parnas)

That's right.

The kingdom's authority has fallen, and the kingdom's military has been completely weakened, but the opponent is the legendary 'Tuner.'

Fearing that the kingdom's soldiers would become pawns again, other countries argued that the kingdom, which produced a great traitor to the world, should lead the front, and the upper echelons of the kingdom accepted it as an opportunity to restore their honor.

The remaining kingdom's soldiers were ordered to carry out the extermination.

I'm the responsible one.

And to the Battle Maid, a frontal assault is difficult, so infiltration to the target location.

44. The Security Guard who became a hero (Temporal Security Organization)

Ah

45. The Soldier who became a hero (Groom Kingdom)

Ah...

You were the one who advanced to a decent position...

46. The Knight Captain who became a hero (Leviland)

That's...

47. The Student who became a hero (Earth Nation)

It's serious! ☆

48. The Shopkeeper who became a hero (Dister Principality)

Student, you're always so light-hearted!!

49. The Empress who became a hero (Renshigen)

They probably also wanted to conserve their troops for dealing with frequent natural disasters and defending their own country.

It was a convenient way to pass the responsibility.

50. The Battle Maid who became a hero (Quarry)

I must say,

Sending a weakened military to deal with a group led by someone who could cause worldwide damage is clearly a foolish act due to the obvious disparity in strength.

I understand the plan to infiltrate to the target location.

I ask, Commander, do you have detailed information on the castle's security?

51. The Security Guard who became a hero (Temporal Security Organization)

Self-preservation, huh?

52. The Knight Captain who became a hero (Leviland)

Bitter as it is, other countries and our own are only thinking of self-preservation...

53. The Shopkeeper who became a hero (Dister Principality)

When the higher-ups prioritize self-preservation, the field workers suffer...

54. The Empress who became a hero (Renshigen)

Self-preservation and political maneuvering are impossible to manage, and even a country that can be protected will perish.

However, in a situation where the priority is extermination, isn't the outlook a bit too optimistic?

55. The Soldier who became a hero (Groom Kingdom)

But, the Commander did achieve results, right?

56. The Student who became a hero (Earth Nation)

You're a certified hero! ☆

57. The Shopkeeper who became a hero (Dister Principality)

...And I'm trying my best to hold it in.

58. The Soldier who became a hero (Groom Kingdom)

Don't say it, Shopkeeper.

The circumstances come first.

59. The Student who became a hero (Earth Nation)

I'm holding it in, I'm holding it in (laugh)

Hehe (laugh)

60. The Commander who became a hero (Musa Parnas)

Well, somehow, I fulfilled my mission.

I did.

And to the Battle Maid, the security is not a problem.

It's a sieve, right now.

61. The Shopkeeper who became a hero (Dister Principality)

Hey... hey

62. The Knight Captain who became a hero (Leviland)

Right now... please don't say it.

Commander, please continue.

63. The Student who became a hero (Earth Nation)

Hehehe (laugh)

64. The Commander who became a hero (Musa Parnas)

A powerful individual almost overturned the world.

And the powerful individual who defeated it remains.

...Do you understand what will happen?

65. The Security Guard who became a hero (Temporal Security Organization)

Ah

66. The Student who became a hero (Earth Nation)

Ah

67. The Knight Captain who became a hero (Leviland)

Ah...

68. The Shopkeeper who became a hero (Dister Principality)

Well... yeah

69. The Empress who became a hero (Renshigen)

They will be seen as a danger.

70. The Battle Maid who became a hero (Quarry)

I must say,

The castle's security being a sieve, I feel unsatisfied with the attack's impact.

71. The Shopkeeper who became a hero (Dister Principality)

–That's why the Battle Maid is too extreme and can't be handled!!

For a while now! Bit by bit! Pushing the attack plan! Hey!!

72. The Student who became a hero (Earth Nation)

The Shopkeeper couldn't hold it in! ☆

73. The Security Guard who became a hero (Temporal Security Organization)

Well, I expected it (laugh)

74. The Empress who became a hero (Renshigen)

A man who can't hold it in.

75. The Battle Maid who became a hero (Quarry)

I must say,

It's for confirming information for the attack plan, and I find the Shopkeeper's words hurtful.

I ask,

Earlier, you referred to yourself as a 'powerful individual.' Did the other soldiers all perish?

76. The Student who became a hero (Earth Nation)

As expected of the Battle Maid! ☆ You're consistent! ☆

77. The Soldier who became a hero (Groom Kingdom)

Battle Maid, choose your words...

78. The Shopkeeper who became a hero (Dister Principality)

Soldier, it's too late now...

79. The Knight Captain who became a hero (Leviland)

...Well, if I remember correctly,

You were the leader of the extermination team, weren't you, Commander?

Did it ultimately come down to a personal duel?

80. The Empress who became a hero (Renshigen)

Hmm, that is indeed a concern.

81. The Commander who became a hero (Musa Parnas)

Ultimately...

First, the upper echelons of the kingdom also wanted to keep troops for their own defense.

But the kingdom's soldiers were completely hesitant.

In fact, a large number of comrades had been taken, and they had a deeper fear of confronting the 'Tuner' than other countries.

Besides, the opponents were familiar faces who had been manipulated.

It's natural they didn't want to fight.

So, the extermination team couldn't be formed.

I, as the responsible one, was given the entire responsibility.

It was possible with my abilities.

82. The Soldier who became a hero (Groom Kingdom)

So you defeated them!?

83. The Knight Captain who became a hero (Leviland)

Without gathering troops, you defeated them... alone?

84. The Security Guard who became a hero (Temporal Security Organization)

The 'Commander' of the world of music, Musa Balnas.

...Ah, well, you can do it.

Indeed, the 'Tuner' and the 'Commander' have a good or bad compatibility.

85. The Empress who became a hero (Renshigen)

What, Security Guard?

What kind of abilities does the Commander have?

86. The Battle Maid who became a hero (Quarry)

I must say,

If the Commander has such strength, a frontal assault on the castle is also possible.

87. The Shopkeeper who became a hero (Dister Principality)

Battle Maid, let it go!!

88. The Student who became a hero (Earth Nation)

So, what's the Commander's fighting style?

89. The Commander who became a hero (Musa Parnas)

I control battle puppets to fight.

The entire lineage of 'Commanders' had battle puppets, and mobilizing them all, it was like a squad.

90. The Empress who became a hero (Renshigen)

I see, a 'powerful individual.'

91. The Knight Captain who became a hero (Leviland)

Then... could it be

92. The Soldier who became a hero (Groom Kingdom)

Your country... could it be

93. The Student who became a hero (Earth Nation)

Straight to the point ☆

Were they confiscated?

94. The Commander who became a hero (Musa Parnas)

"To praise your achievements, we will accept the offering of battle puppets and exhibit them in the castle."

They're not just exhibits...!!

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