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Has it finally come?

The disaster has befallen.

Miss Ulmandra.

What kind of emergency is it exactly?

Do you remember when a large number of Wyverns appeared in the north?

Later, their numbers kept increasing.

They even invaded the city

and caused serious damage.

His Majesty has deemed this a disaster

and ordered the entire army to fight them.

A disaster…

That man mentioned it too.

Are you referring to the disaster caused by those Wyverns?

Disasters usually refer

to natural calamities.

The only difference is

it's all attacks from monsters or demons.

That is tangible disasters.

Tangible disasters…

This is also my first time encountering one.

Past disasters have all been extremely tragic.

Some countries have perished because of them.

So we, the Big Four, have also received special missions.

Sylphid has been sent to patrol,

to investigate and devise countermeasures.

The other three are responsible for repelling the Wyvern invasion.

Uchimura, we are heading to the front line.

Are you prepared?

Lord Uchimura, Lady Ulmandra.

It is right ahead.

That is…

The largest fortress of the demon army,

Demon Fort.

(Headhunted to Another World: From Salaryman to Big Four!)

Lord Uchimura.

Demon Fort is composed of three fortresses built near the national borders.

(Disaster, Demon Fort, Lake) It has currently halted the invasion, but…

(Territory of the Demon Army) It has currently halted the invasion, but…

(Episode 10: Sword and Shield) Among the three fortresses,

(Episode 10: Sword and Shield) their attacks seem to be concentrated on this particular one.

You have finally arrived.

I waited for a long time.

Welcome to the Fortress of Despair.

Genome.

I have heard about the guild.

You have been very active.

Everyone says you are the savior who drove away despair and brought hope.

I'm sure you will solve the problems here as well.

Hero Uchimura.

No, I'm hardly a hero.

That's right. Stay away.

Uchimura is no hero.

He's a useless weakling

who can't take a single blow.

Are you using slander to help me?

I didn't ask for your opinion.

I don't want to talk to you either, okay?

Both of you, please stop.

Wyverns attacking!

Again?

I just sent the troops to rest.

Prepare to counterattack. You're coming too.

Observe the situation carefully.

We demons will crush them.

Demihuman troops, take your positions.

They're here.

Fire!

Out of the way!

How dare you incompetent demihumans show off?

You demons shouldn't disrupt our formation.

What a mess! Even allies are in disarray.

Watch your back!

Demihuman troops, avoid close combat, aim for the eyes.

Demons, attack only after luring the enemies closer.

Demon troops, follow me.

Finish them off with one hit.

Go bandage the wounded.

Yes, Sister.

We overexerted ourselves today.

I'm practically starving.

Genome.

Here you are. Please eat.

I'll eat later.

My appetite isn't as big as a demon's.

But you…

You are utterly useless on the battlefield.

I'm not a fighter after all.

Then we'll have to utilize your abilities outside the battlefield.

Uchimura, speak frankly.

What do you think of this fortress?

You're asking me?

If current conditions persist, this fortress…

…will likely fall within days.

Could you explain in detail?

In this fortress,

demons and demihumans coexist,

but only as an emergency measure.

Its fall won't be due to enemy assaults,

but internal division.

The collapse will come from internal conflicts.

There are three reasons.

The first is tactics.

Demons excel at individual combat,

but they lack awareness of teamwork.

In contrast, demihumans have weaker combat abilities,

but are skilled in teamwork.

The combat approaches of the two

are fundamentally incompatible.

Not only does it stifle each side's strengths,

but even worse, it creates mutual hindrances.

The second reason is logistics.

(Water, Bandages, Communication, Repairs) To maintain military operations,

(Water, Bandages, Communication, Repairs) we require massive supplies.

(Clothing, Weapons, Food) Yet current provisions remain insufficient.

(Food) Particularly the food shortage.

Demons consume several times more food than demihumans.

This likely stems from their physical prowess

and their magical energy requirements.

However, this has caused resentment among demihumans.

One more thing,

my subordinates know about Demons' massive appetites.

But this fortress sees more defensive engagements than others.

With consecutive battles,

food consumption becomes even greater.

Prolonged tension means

even minor grievances surface.

Considering that,

let's discuss the crucial third reason,

racial discord among soldiers.

This psychological issue

originates from generations of conflict between them.

It's the most critical problem.

- You're causing trouble again. - Cultural and capability differences

- It's you, okay? - have created a massive gap between them.

Moreover, this is a battlefield.

Even if it's suppressed in usual times,

in this life-or-death environment,

no one shows kindness or considers others.

They say shared work builds camaraderie.

That's impossible.

Decades of pent-up hostility

won't disappear easily.

Devising tactics

without that in mind would be suicidal.

The situation is critical.

We might see casualties from infighting.

That's my conclusion.

I see, I understand.

Then,

how would you resolve this?

Uchimura, you've hit the key points.

Those are problems I discovered long ago, yet never managed to resolve.

If it were you, what would you do?

That's what I wanted to ask.

Anyone can point out problems.

The real challenge is figuring out solutions.

The map. Please show me the fortress map.

This is the map of this area.

The street layout is remarkably well-designed.

With this setup, supplies can be transported easily when available.

What's behind this area?

Here? It's an abandoned village.

The land here is barren; no one has lived here in years.

It's feasible.

What?

There's a solution to all our problems.

Let's inspect that abandoned village.

Look, there are many usable buildings here.

You're right.

This could resolve all our issues.

We would never have conceived such an approach.

If we implement your method,

we can combat the disaster.

Yes, but only if it can be executed properly.

Theoretical discussion isn't enough.

Demons and demihumans,

how do we persuade and motivate these opposing factions?

The demons won't obey me either.

Should we rely on Miss Ulmandra for that?

But having different commanders might cause confusion.

That's not an issue.

Don't we have the perfect candidate right here?

What?

Hey, why gathering the soldiers?

Don't ask. Just watch.

Listen up.

Demon Fort is currently in crisis.

But there's one who can bring hope.

Let me introduce to you all…

…the hero, Uchimura Dennosuke.

(Headhunted to Another World: From Salaryman to Big Four!)

Uchimura?

The legendary Lord Uchimura?

Lord Uchimura?

The strongest one of the Big Four?

They say he's the savior.

- The hero has come? - That gentleman…

He's here.

Uchimura.

The cheers are unexpected!

Uchimura, take command of this fortress.

I can't do it.

Don't refuse just yet.

Listen to me first.

Demons and demihumans

have a vast chasm between each other.

And you belong to neither.

In terms of achievements, fame, popularity,

and profound knowledge and insight,

only you can command this army.

But…

If a new leader emerges,

won't they resist?

Are you getting excited now?

Rest assured.

As long as we have 'appearance' and 'stage effects'.

That's how I got dragged into this.

It's so embarrassing.

It's chuunibyou, the dark history of adolescence.

However,

since it's come to this,

I'll fully commit to playing this role.

Listen up, brave soldiers!

I am one of the Big Four,

Overseas Expatriate, Uchimura.

Even this title is mortifying.

This fortress is in crisis.

Disaster looms, yet our defenses are disorganized.

The root lies in interracial friction.

We should fight side by side in theory,

yet this is impossible.

Years of opposition

and accumulated discord

can't be easily erased.

But now, disaster assaults our nation.

We want to protect loved ones

and save our country.

Cease opposition, and we can focus on battle.

Surely everyone thinks this way!

Y…yes!

Then let me break these chains.

Follow my strategy,

and we'll overcome division to fight united.

Trust me, fight for me!

Hero, we will go through fire and water for you!

Uchimura…

From this moment onward,

the mixed forces of Demihumans and Demons are disbanded.

Become the 'sword' and 'shield' against the disaster.

This operation shall be called 'Sword and Shield'.

(Sword and Shield)

(Izakaya)

Today, let's all sing nostalgic old songs.

Time flies,

I've become an ordinary salaryman.

What should be my goal?

And where should I go?

Here, have some.

Are they coming?

It's Wyverns.

Don't let them pass. Hold them here.

Yes.

Execute the 'Sword and Shield' plan.

Demihumans will focus on disrupting enemy forces,

acting as shields to block enemy invasion.

Just divert their attention.

Then…

The bell tolls.

Advance!

As the sword to annihilate the enemy,

the demons waiting in the abandoned village

will swiftly reach the fortress.

Their speed surpasses even galloping horses.

Cease fire!

In close combat, they're no match for us.

Engage!

Don't let a single one escape.

Simply put, this plan's purpose

is to divide labor between the two groups.

Demihumans excel in group combat,

while demons are exceptional in mobility and offensive power.

By assigning clear roles,

we can prevent friction,

reduce cooperative issues,

and ultimately enhance combat effectiveness.

All Wyverns were defeated!

Without any casualties!

Amazing.

It exceeded my expectations.

Our previous struggles seem unreal now.

All thanks to Uchimura's strategy.

Brilliant how he used the abandoned village as a base for demons.

According to Lord Uchimura,

it serves purposes beyond that.

He will discuss this later with Lord Genome.

What?

Lady Ulmandra will be invited later too.

If you don't clean up first, Lord Uchimura might dislike you.

Another key to this plan

is liquidating stagnant inventory.

This concept feels alien to me.

In short, these are inventories or unsold goods,

materials that haven't been utilized effectively.

Up until now, the demon army

has been distributing equal amounts of supplies to all fortresses.

Due to differences in combat frequency,

supplies become either excessive or insufficient.

Therefore, by centralizing supplies at the base,

allocating them based on actual needs,

and also, relocating all demons to the base,

we can precisely track their food consumption

and prevent conflicts with demihumans.

Optimizing both human resources and material utilization,

(Sword and Shield) this is the essence of the Sword and Shield Strategy.

Well done, Uchimura.

No, Hero Uchimura Dennosuke.

Please stop calling me that.

You seem delighted.

Miss Ulmandra.

She just gave you a compliment. Why are you blushing, Uchimura?

Why are you angry?

Never mind.

Seems we can send troops home now. Female soldiers may return first.

The immediate crisis has been averted.

Resting while possible is crucial too.

Any objections?

None here.

I just received word from the Demon King's Castle

requesting my return to report. Hence my inquiry.

Uchimura, though we'll part temporarily, I must thank you first.

You saved this place.

Hearing your speech

filled me with profound inspiration.

This is no time for internal confrontation.

First time we've ever agreed.

Everyone, I've brought food.

Grilled Wyverns.

Here we go.

I won't eat.

Don't be shy.

The operation proceeds remarkably well.

At least for now, but…

Right, I have no time to rest.

This strategy

has one fatal flaw.

Why do Wyverns concentrate attacks on one location?

If I can figure it out…

There must be a reason.

What could it be?

Lord Uchimura!

We're in trouble!

What's the matter?

The thing is…

Wyverns simultaneously attacked two other fortresses.

They changed their behavioral patterns?

And exactly when some soldiers returned home.

A large number of Wyverns have invaded the country,

most likely heading to the Demon King's Castle.

Lady Ulmandra is currently fighting alone.

Very well.

I'll show you my true capabilities.

Uchimura.

You're not a useless weakling.

You're a hero.

Then I'll also…

Miss Ulmandra!

Uchimura, how is it?

I… did it too…

Miss Ulmandra…

Miss Ulmandra!

(♪Stop The Night Once More by Kenjiro Sakiya)

What exactly is a hero?

Hero.

Leader.

Commander.

I remember there should be leftover mullet roe.