I was Betrayed then Reincarnated as a Kitsune

Side Chapter 2: The Beginning of the Final Offense

[General Deacon POV]

It has been a week since the heroes arrived at the front lines.  During this week we have faced six large hordes of fiends.  While fending off these attacks, I have noticed that a large amount of killing intent has been directed at me.  At first, I thought it was the usual that anyone would feel on the battlefield, but now Im not so sure.  It seems that it is only directed at me and always from behind.  I hope this is just an effect from spending too much time fighting off the fiends and not some other, more dubious plot by the untrustworthy heroes.

Right now, Im heading to a meeting of the generals and the leading heroes to decide when we will make the final push to the King of Fiends and end this.  When I arrived at the meeting tent, I noticed that all we were missing were the two main powers of the heroes, the Hero, and the Saint.

Where are the Hero and Saint? I asked the Princess Knight.

Those two wont be joining this meeting because if they did it would go nowhere. Said the Princess Knight not hiding her disdain for the two.

Im honestly surprised that they have even been fighting at all considering what we have been told about them.  Said the Elf general.

I honestly believe that they are planning something though what it is, I have no idea. Said the Demon general.

So, Im not the only one who noticed that.  It seems that every time we fight, they get closer and closer to where you are fighting General Deacon.  The Dwarf general said while running his hand over his beard.

Ive also noticed that, while fighting, a large amount of killing intent is aimed towards me from behind.  I thought I was just getting tired of the battlefield, but it seems that I was mistaken.  I said.

Have you done or said anything to the heroes that would make them target you? Asked the Princess Knight with a serious expression.

Not that I know of.  I havent even spoken to any of the other heroes except for the ones who provide logistical support, and I highly doubt any of them would come to the front just to target me.  I said while trying to think of any reason for the heroes to attempt to harm me.

I see, then I will try to post some lookouts near the heroes camp and see if they can overhear anything.  Said the Elf general putting this topic to rest for the time being.

With that out of the way, when should we start going on the offensive?  I think its high time we did so. Said the Demon general with a look of impatience.

I suggest that we start the preparations now and then proceed within the next three days.  I already have my scouts going out and noting any major places we should attack or avoid.  They should be back by the end of the day. Said the Elf general.

Good, if any of your scouts find a trace of the King of Fiends, have them alert all of us immediately.  The sooner we find it, the sooner this will all be over. Said the Dwarf general with a tired look on his face.

I agree, we really need to end this fight.  I said with clear impatience seeping into my words.

Thats true, especially for you General Deacon.  I heard from one of you subordinates that your wife just gave birth to a daughter.  I really hope that you can make it back in one piece.  I can tell you will be one of those overly doting parents that will give your child anything they want without a second thought.  Laughed the Elf general with a wide smile on her face.

Hahahahaha!  Indeed, maybe in the future she can marry one of my sons and then we can finally join our families together. Exclaimed the Demon general.

We may be old friends, but I will never let my daughter marry one of your sons or anyone else. I said with a sour look on my face.

Look at him.  He hasnt even met his daughter yet and hes already doting on her. Said the Dwarf general while wiping away tear from laughing so hard.

After saying that I felt a chill run down my spine.  It was a feeling different from the killing intent Ive been feeling for the past week.  It was like something was telling me that not letting my daughter marry might not be a good idea so I thought to myself that I will only accept the best of the best for her.  After that thought crossed my mind, the chill vanished as if it were never there.

Is something the matter General Deacon?  Youve gone pale. Asked the Princess Knight with concern.

Its nothing, I will just have to discuss this issue with my wife when this is all over.  I said trying to change the subject.

As I said this a messenger appeared and brought news that the Elf generals scouts had returned.

Tell them to come report their findings immediately. Said the Elf general all the laughter vanishing from her face.

After that the scouts came in and laid a map out on the war table with the entire land of fiends drawn on it.

Through the use of flying familiars as well as on the ground support, we have concluded that, if everything goes well, we will be able to reach the King of Fiends in about a year.  We can decrease the time if we just rush and disregard all the sacrifices that will occur with this option.  Said the scout that came to report.

Alright everyone, tell your forces to start their preparations, we set out two days from now.  We take the slow approach to this and try to keep as many of our people alive as we can.  I said,  Whats one more year of fighting if we are this close to the end goal?

RIGHT!

As the other generals left, I asked Princess Nia to stay behind for a moment.

Princess Nia, I have a favor to ask of you.  Not as a general of the unified army, but as a friend.

What is it Sir Deacon?

If I fall at anytime in the future, please look out for my wife and daughter.  I know this request makes it seem like I plan on dying soon, but I must ask this of you.  From the discussion we were having earlier it makes it clear that I am the target of the heroes for a reason I have no knowledge of so please, accept this request.

I understand, Sir Deacon.  I will accept this request, not as the Princess Knight nor the third princess of the Celestia Kingdom, but as Nia your future sister-in-law.

Oh, now that is a surprise.  Your father finally allowed you to get engaged to my youngest brother?

Yes, he did, although it took a lot of convincing.

Then this is another reason to make it back alive and celebrate.

Indeed, it is.  Now I must go and get my forces and the heroes ready.

As she left, I felt a little more relieved.  I just couldnt shake the feeling that, at some point in this year, I will fall.

Oh, Goddess of the Moon, hear my plea and grant us victory over our advisories in our coming battles.  Please bless our allies and curse our foes.

As I finished this short prayer, I headed over to my men to get them prepared for the fight ahead.

Author's Note:

Here is another long chapter for everyone.  I've been in really good shape this weekend and inspiration just keeps coming.  I think I will write at most two more chapters about the goings on at the front lines and then go back to our main character.  Until then, I hope you all enjoy.