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	Although the name of Caesar later became the etymological source of "kaiser," meaning emperor, Julius Caesar himself had not ascended to the throne during his lifetime. His final position was "dictator in perpetuity."		Although the name of Caesar later became the etymological source of "kaiser," meaning emperor, Julius Caesar himself had not ascended to the throne during his lifetime. His final position was "dictator in perpetuity."

	Caesar was born in 100 BC.		Caesar was born in 100 BCE.

	He hailed from a patrician family but one limited in wealth and influence.		He hailed from a patrician family but one limited in wealth and influence.

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	Although the name of Caesar later became the etymological source of "kaiser," meaning emperor, Julius Caesar himself had not ascended to the throne during his lifetime. His final position was "dictator in perpetuity."		Although the name of Caesar later became the etymological source of "kaiser," meaning emperor, Julius Caesar himself had not ascended to the throne during his lifetime. His final position was "dictator in perpetuity."

	Caesar was born in 100 ~~BCE~~.		Caesar was born in 100 BC.

	He hailed from a patrician family but one limited in wealth and influence.		He hailed from a patrician family but one limited in wealth and influence.

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	Purely judging them as swords, Rikka's was probably several grades higher.		Purely judging them as swords, Rikka's was probably several grades higher.

	However, their respective feats and accomplishments were comparable... Simply stated, since Akigase Rikka had inherited such as sword, she was evidently a talented general.		However, their respective feats and accomplishments were comparable... Simply stated, since Akigase Rikka had inherited such a sword, she was evidently a talented general.

	Incidentally, after the battle yesterday, Masatsugu had accompanied Shiori to meet Rikka.		Incidentally, after the battle yesterday, Masatsugu had accompanied Shiori to meet Rikka.

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	The atmosphere in the city was tense, although not to an urgent degree.		The atmosphere in the city was tense, although not to an urgent degree.

	Japan, Britain, and Eastern Rome were all signatories of the Charter of Chivalry. These rules of international engagement, akin to sports regulations, strictly prohibited armed forces from attacking settlements beyond a certain population threshold. Rather than fleeing recklessly, it would be safer to stay in one's own ~~hoe~~ in the city—		Japan, Britain, and Eastern Rome were all signatories of the Charter of Chivalry. These rules of international engagement, akin to sports regulations, strictly prohibited armed forces from attacking settlements beyond a certain population threshold. Rather than fleeing recklessly, it would be safer to stay in one's own home in the city—

	This was one reason why the situation was relatively stable.		This was one reason why the situation was relatively stable.

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==Chapter 5 - Legatus Legionis (1)==

===Part 1===

"The die is cast." "I came, I saw, I conquered." "Et tu, Brute?"

These were all famous quotes of Julius Caesar.

Although the name of Caesar later became the etymological source of "kaiser," meaning emperor, Julius Caesar himself had not ascended to the throne during his lifetime. His final position was "dictator in perpetuity."

Caesar was born in 100 BCE.

He hailed from a patrician family but one limited in wealth and influence.

Not an empire yet at the time, ancient Rome was nearing the end of its republican era. It was a large and prosperous nation with expanding borders and vast territories. Seeking even greater power, those in power kept engaging in political struggles and internal strife.

This was the kind of political scene that Caesar had entered.

Over the course of decades, he rose from being just a young politician with nothing of note except for his family background to become a consul of the Roman Republic and governor of the province of Gaul.

He succeeded as a military commander to put down rebellions in Gaul, defeated political rivals on the battlefield, and wielded unrivaled authority within Rome's borders.

Finally, Julius Caesar obtained the position of dictator.

Unfortunately, he was assassinated at the age of fifty-six after laying the foundations of the future Roman Empire.

His heir, Octavian, became the first emperor, styling himself as Augustus—

One could call Caesar a rare politician and soldier, but he was clearly not so "simple" a character.

A great orator, excellent prose author, master strategian, popular with the people, charming, brazen...

One time when he was kidnapped by pirates, he even complained that they were asking for too low a ransom.

He accumulated massive debts equivalent to a country's defense budget and it never weighed on his conscience. Only after more than a decade when he attained ascendancy did he finally repay all his debts.

Rumor had it that he had slept with the wives of fully a third of the Roman senators.

Hair loss accompanying advanced age was reportedly one of the things that troubled him.

The soldiers in Caesar's army also nicknamed their commander "the balding womanizer." Caesar accepted it with a laugh, cultivating a camaraderie of sorts between himself and his army.

In any case, Caesar was neither a saint nor a noble-minded man.

Fast forward to the year 1998 at the end of the twentieth century. After careful contemplation, Julius Caesar solemnly declared, "Perhaps it is time that I made up my mind to go through with surgery. What do you say?"

"Your Excellency's appearance has become our national symbol and that includes your receding hairline. Please do not stoop down to cheating with methods such as hair transplantation."

Caesar's staff officer cautioned the generalissimo who was checking his hairline with a mirror in his hand.

This was Lantau Island in Hong Kong, part of the Eastern Roman Empire's territory.

Their location included the Roman army's tutelary fort and the East Asian Administration Region Command Center.

The two of them were talking in the commander's office belonging to Generalissimo Caesar. Ever year, he spent one third of his time in Hong Kong, another third in Japan, and the remainder spread over other places.

Speaking to Caesar was Alexis Yang, a member of the military staff.

This man's Chinese name was Yang Zhongda. Thirty-four years old. His slender appearance could be considered handsome and graceful, but the unkempt facial hair around his mouth and chin contributed to an impression of wildness.

"Putting that aside, please listen to a report about the rebellion in Japan first."

Yang projected a visual image. He was a noetic master. A map of Imperial Japan appeared before them along with a report on the Restoration Alliance.

"The Restoration Alliance formed by self-proclaimed loyalists worrying about their country... Bluntly stated, the Kinai Fiefdom is nothing more than a puppet while the British Empire plays triple roles as mastermind, supporter, and provider of combat troops."

"Britain's target is Lord Tenryuu the sacred beast of Japan, isn't it?"

"According to rumors, the sacred beasts back at England will not live much longer. Your guess could very well be correct."

Natural resources such as oil and precious metals were often the seeds of international conflict.

And the godlike sacred beasts were the sources of mystic powers. The possession of potent mystic powers allowed countries to secure wealth, prosperity, and military strength. This was how the modern world worked.

Adhering to this golden rule, the Eastern Roman Empire succeeded. Failing to do so, America fell into decline.

An imperialist state's top priority was to ensure the continued blessings of sacred beasts.

"The Restoration Alliance's proposal of 'reforming Imperial Japan starting from the west and rescuing the Empress' seems to be garnering favorable reactions from the western fiefdoms of Japan. Perhaps they wish to reenact the Meiji Restoration where Satsuma and Chōshū took over the imperial court."

Yang extended his index finger and drew a circle on the west side of Japan on the map.

Over there were the regions of Kyūshū, Chūgoku, and Shikoku. Yang was an expert on the Far East region and well-versed in Japanese affairs and history.

"Then again, the Alliance is rallying behind a slogan of 'The Empress must be rid of Caesar's corrupting influence and the Eastern Roman army has to be expelled from the islands of Japan.'"

"That sounds very familiar."

"They are raising a banner of great justice, just as a certain guy called Caesar did in the past."

Ten years ago, there had been American military bases distributed across the islands of Japan.

Condemning the American military for "unjust interference in the internal affairs of Rome's ally, Japan, and infringing upon the rights of the Japanese Empress," Caesar had led an army of a thousand Legions to march on Japan. Styling himself as the protector of Japan and the Empress, he defeated the American forces garrisoned in Japan.

Riding in as the triumphant conqueror, Caesar became Japan's true ruler in all but name.

This was identical to how he had become Queen Cleopatra's lover and the conqueror of Egypt way back before the Common Era.

"By the way..." Caesar raised a point of doubt, "Ten years ago, I won over the incumbent Empress' trusted advisers and the Kantō Fiefdom, who then invited me to lead an expeditionary force to Japan. Now the British Empire wishes to employ the same method... What I fail to understand is why the Kinai Fiefdom would be willing to assist them."

"My sentiments exactly," Staff Officer Yang nodded in agreement. "I wouldn't be surprised had it been Kyūshū or Shikoku helping the British since those fiefdoms have kept their distance from both Rome and the current imperial family. However, the Kinai Fiefdom's Governor General... I recall that he is supposed to bear dislike for Rome and hatred for Britain."

"Furthermore, he is a stubborn guy who never listens to advice." Caesar smiled with amusement. He had met all twelve Governor Generals who served as Japan's regional lords and was familiar with their personalities. "Well, were he the selfish boss of an old-fashioned corporation, he might actually have a chance to shine in the business world."

"In that case, why would he let the British be in control?"

"Perhaps someone used a kind of magic to melt the Kinai Governor General's stubborn heart, instilling warm feelings of friendship for Britain."

"Magic huh? That sounds especially convincing coming from a guy who died two thousand years ago," Staff Officer Yang responded seriously to his commander's joke.

After all, in this modern age where Legions, retainer beasts, spirits, and other mysterious beings played an active role, positing "this kind of possibility" was frequently necessary.

"The spellcaster might not necessarily be a noetic master. It is not the kind of miracle that can be performed by ordinary human-level masters. Spirits and retainer beasts are impossible too, because those things don't understand the intricacies of the human heart. The high-level skills of 'mind control' are beyond them."

The noetic master and staff officer of the Roman army analyzed on his own initiative.

As a side note, he was only a middling noetic master. The most he could accomplish was "using noesis to deceive targets with illusions" like a Japanese ninja.

"Wouldn't such an ability be a specialty of Your Excellency's peers, the Resurrectees?"

"Of course, we are capable of many supernatural feats, but this sort of thing is beyond us too," replied Caesar with a shrug.

"You are well aware, yes? Our ''Feats of Arms''... are purely abilities to take the illustrious accomplishments from our past lives and reenact them in the present. They are useless outside of the battlefield."

"Then magic is out of the question?"

"It would be premature to jump to conclusions." Winking to Staff Officer Yang, Caesar said, "''They'' have always been the ones to bring brand-new mystic powers to the world. When ''those women'' prayed to the exalted sacred beasts for 'weapons to protect their nations,' the sacred beasts granted them Legions. When they prayed for 'victorious heroes,' we were revived."

The man whose name became synonymous with emperor smiled confidently.

"In this world—The sacred beasts are willing to listen to certain people's selfish and personal requests."

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	Using this excuse, Tachibana Hatsune obtained what she wanted for herself.		Using this excuse, Tachibana Hatsune obtained what she wanted for herself.

	The Tachibana clan's most venerable elder, the hundred-and-two-year-old Tachibana ~~Bunzaemo~~, initially refused, saying "Hmm~ Then let's hold a meeting for the clan's approval..."		The Tachibana clan's most venerable elder, the hundred-and-two-year-old Tachibana Bunzaemon, initially refused, saying "Hmm~ Then let's hold a meeting for the clan's approval..."

	"What nonsense are you talking about, Grandpa? Suruga is in a crisis right now, it's an emergency!"		"What nonsense are you talking about, Grandpa? Suruga is in a crisis right now, it's an emergency!"
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	Hatsune was an accomplished martial artist but was never inspired to become a Chevalier.		Hatsune was an accomplished martial artist but was never inspired to become a Chevalier.

	However, now that Suruga City and the princess were caught up in the Restoration Alliance's ~~cout~~ d'etat, the situation was very dire. There was no downside to holding combat power—		However, now that Suruga City and the princess were caught up in the Restoration Alliance's coup d'etat, the situation was very dire. There was no downside to holding combat power—

	For a mere school girl to have such sense, she truly belonged to the Tachibana clan that prided themselves on strength and valor.		For a mere school girl to have such sense, she truly belonged to the Tachibana clan that prided themselves on strength and valor.
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	"I have a matter to discuss with the castellan Rikka-sama... Oh, I forgot the appointed time but Rikka-sama said I was welcome to drop by any time♪ Please have a look at this."		"I have a matter to discuss with the castellan Rikka-sama... Oh, I forgot the appointed time but Rikka-sama said I was welcome to drop by any time♪ Please have a look at this."

	She brought up the verbal promise ~~from before~~ and took out Akigase Rikka's calling card.		She brought up the earlier verbal promise and took out Akigase Rikka's calling card.

	This was the card Shiori had handed to Hatsune recently, on which the words "please provide assistance to the princess" had been written. Hatsune was holding onto the card for Shiori as her lady-in-waiting and was now making use of it.		This was the card Shiori had handed to Hatsune recently, on which the words "please provide assistance to the princess" had been written. Hatsune was holding onto the card for Shiori as her lady-in-waiting and was now making use of it.
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	Hatsune's goal was to show "a certain object" to Rikka for appraisal, thus taking the opportunity to ask about her successful experience. Hatsune wanted to know how Chevalier Akigase Rikka had inherited the Appellation of the famous Onikiri.		Hatsune's goal was to show "a certain object" to Rikka for appraisal, thus taking the opportunity to ask about her successful experience. Hatsune wanted to know how Chevalier Akigase Rikka had inherited the Appellation of the famous Onikiri.

	"Onii-sama has forgotten his past of ~~inhering~~ an Appellation... So asking someone else to share their experience is a good idea."		"Onii-sama has forgotten his past of inheriting an Appellation... So asking someone else to share their experience is a good idea."

	This was not a place one could arbitrarily visit on optimistic impulse and spirit alone.		This was not a place one could arbitrarily visit on optimistic impulse and spirit alone.
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	It was a bit similar to mixed tenant buildings in the city. The castellan's office was located there. Shiori had visited this place yesterday.		It was a bit similar to mixed tenant buildings in the city. The castellan's office was located there. Shiori had visited this place yesterday.

	...Arriving at the entrance, Hatsune asked in curiosity, "Excuse me, did something weird ~~just~~ run inside?"		...Arriving at the entrance, Hatsune asked the soldier guide in curiosity, "Excuse me, did you just see something weird run inside?"

	~~Hatsune asked the soldier guide.~~

	"No, I didn't," answered the soldier immediately, but Hatsune did not believe him.		"No, I didn't," answered the soldier immediately, but Hatsune did not believe him.
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	The scroll symbolizing the seal of a Feat of Arms vibrated again.		The scroll symbolizing the seal of a Feat of Arms vibrated again.

	It was trying to convey something. ~~Thoroughly convinced~~, Hatsune charged forward to chase the human figure!		It was trying to convey something. Certain beyond a doubt, Hatsune charged forward to chase the human figure!


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	She was in the castellan's office, facing the desk on her own.		She was in the castellan's office, facing the desk on her own.

	Blockaded by the Restoration Alliance, Suruga City was like an island ~~on land~~ with no way to communicate with the outside. But today was already the third day.		Blockaded by the Restoration Alliance, Suruga City was like a land-locked island with no way to communicate with the outside. But today was already the third day.

	The pipe foxes sent out of the city should have returned by now.		The pipe foxes sent out of the city should have returned by now.
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	Including previous casualties, all one hundred and fifty-four of Rikka's Legions had fully recovered.		Including previous casualties, all one hundred and fifty-four of Rikka's Legions had fully recovered.

	"I don't really enjoy defending castles, but this one fact ~~is worth celebrating~~."		"I don't really enjoy defending castles, but I am thankful for this one fact."

	The greatest advantage of fighting on home ~~ground~~ was that Legions that had fallen in combat near the tutelary fort where the ''tutelary pact'' was established only needed one day to revive.		The greatest advantage of fighting on home turf was that Legions that had fallen in combat near the tutelary fort where the ''tutelary pact'' was established only needed one day to revive.

	Furthermore, a Chevalier also gained toughness from a water shrine's blessing.		Furthermore, a Chevalier also gained toughness from a water shrine's blessing.
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	"Indeed, which is why reading this is fine too."		"Indeed, which is why reading this is fine too."

	Rikka coughed lightly and reached out for a book ~~from~~ the desk.		Rikka coughed lightly and reached out for a book on the desk.

	The paperback on the desk was ''Roar, My Sword'', written by a national history novelist. Featuring Hijikata Toshizō the Shinsengumi vice-commander as the protagonist, it was a brilliant masterpiece depicting bloody battles and stories of youth.		The paperback on the desk was ''Roar, My Sword'', written by a national history novelist. Featuring Hijikata Toshizō the Shinsengumi vice-commander as the protagonist, it was a brilliant masterpiece depicting bloody battles and stories of youth.
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	Masatsugu now understood too. Hijikata Toshizō was rumored to be quite handsome and both Shiori and Rikka had shown great interest in Tachibana Masatsugu's visage.		Masatsugu now understood too. Hijikata Toshizō was rumored to be quite handsome and both Shiori and Rikka had shown great interest in Tachibana Masatsugu's visage.

	"By the way, Masatsugu-sama, your driving skills... could ~~be better~~."		"By the way, Masatsugu-sama, your driving skills... could use some improvement."

	"Sorry about that. To be honest, I'm not used to driving four-wheeled transportation."		"Sorry about that. To be honest, I'm not used to driving four-wheeled transportation."
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	A group of soldiers had gathered in front of the building.		A group of soldiers had gathered in front of the building.

	Lying on stretcher, Rikka was being transported out of the entrance with a number of people waiting on the side, including paramedics and Shiori. They went forward to examine Rikka's condition.		Lying on a stretcher, Rikka was being transported out of the entrance with a number of people waiting on the side, including paramedics and Shiori. They went forward to examine Rikka's condition.

	"Masatsugu-sama!"		"Masatsugu-sama!"