"Please lead the Chibi Nobbus in the formation of your choice. I can increase the troop count indefinitely. Your command, your strategy, and your precision with the Three-Line Formation are far superior to mine. Okita-san, Hijikata-san—please rest for now. We'll need you for the individual Servant duels later."
"U-Understood!"
"So we just sit back and watch the show? ...Fine. Army-scale warfare isn't my specialty anyway. No point getting in the way."
"Wait, is this girl a serious tactician? Seriously? Is this the level of precision she used to whip the King of Heroes into shape? This isn't even about the enemy being pitiful anymore; it's just a massacre."
To win, one must use the most effective means. That is the path to total victory.
"Since the core of their army is a Berserker, their reaction to complex tactics will be delayed by a few seconds. Without a famous strategist on their side, I believe my humble plan will succeed."
(I guess I don't need to do anything. I'll just stay in the back and protect Ere!)
"Fuhaha, a tactical eye earned through grueling study. A medicine called 'Sincerity and Caution' that purges all negligence and pride!"
"Now, everyone. Let us begin. —Victory in the name of the King of Heroes!"
"You grew arrogant, Takeda. If you'd had Yamamoto Kansuke with you, things might have been different—"
Nobunaga levitated slightly, drawing her sword. As if synchronized, the gold and silver Chibi Nobbus aimed their matchlocks and lit the fuses.
"It can't be helped. Lament your lack of luck. —Expose your corpses to the Three Thousand Worlds."
"⬛⬛⬛⬛——!"
They couldn't retreat; they couldn't turn. The mud beneath them had an absolute advantage against Servants.
"There is no escape! You are trapped in what we call 'Checkmate'! Take this, Nobbu's Finishing Move!!"
The Demon King of the Warring States gave the order to fire!
"Tenma Gōrin!! This is the Demon King's 『Three-Line Formation』!! Uhahahahaha! Witness the lightning of Nobbu!!"
A massive volley erupted. The Chibi Nobbus moved with perfect discipline, their lines shifting without a single error. Boosted by Nobunaga's strategic genius and the A+ Charisma Ere shared with the King of Heroes, the tiny Nobbus functioned as a perfect army.
The Takeda cavalry, trapped in the mud, were shredded, blown apart, and trampled. And then—
"⬛⬛⬛⬛——"
Darius Takeda, his core pierced, vanished.
"'Plant the flag in Persia,' he says... eh, is my turn over already? Yay..." Medusa gave a tired thumbs-up as she faded away.
The match was settled. Our Gudaguda members had claimed victory!
"Uhahahahaha!! Did you see that, you Manslayer Fanclub?! This is Nobu's war, the Fool's Art of Warfare! Firearms are the ultimate truth, so it can't be helped!!"
Nobunaga was in high spirits. A total victory always felt good.
"Don't get cocky! The Chibi Nobbus were provided by the Princess!" Okita yelled.
"Even so! The modesty to delegate to someone more capable is a virtue! A true Japanese lady! And the Master who put her faith in a Level 1 weakling like me is truly a sweetheart! Come, as a reward for your strategy, I shall personally perform a tea ceremony—"
『『『『『『NOBBUUUU!!!!』』』』』』
"Uwoaaaah?!"
Nobunaga was trampled by a swarm of Chibi Nobbus rushing toward Ere. ...The war was over; it couldn't be helped.
"They aren't Nobbu's soldiers, they're the Princess's private militia..."
"Curse you, is this the fate of war too...?"
"Alright, next."
"Shana! Yeah!"
"Yeah! Good work, both of you!"
Ere high-fived Mash and Rikka, sharing the joy.
"I never knew battle could be so easy when a strategy lands perfectly!"
"It's because everyone played their part. If that had failed, I would have used Marduk's power or the Sword of Rupture... but if we're going to win, I want us all to win together!"
The friends laughed together.
"Chibi Nobbus, good work too! You guys really make up for the disadvantage of the King's Treasury—"
『『『『『『NOBBU NOBBU—!!』』』』』』
"Waaaaah?!"
Ere was surrounded and hoisted high into the air for a victory toss.
"Uhyahaaa~?!"
"Hmph. I told you there was no need for me to rush. As long as you are here, victory is guaranteed. Enjoy it. That is the 'Wine of Victory.'"
"It's so fluffy in here~! Thank you, everyone! Great job~!"
"I want to be tossed in the air too, you bastards—!!"
(Umu, umu. I'm glad you're getting along with everyone. Keep deepening those bonds, Ere.)
Fou nodded with satisfaction as a Chibi Nobbu approached him.
『Nobu!』
(Konpeito candy? For me?)
『Nobu!』
(I look forward to working with you, senpai... Why, you guys are actually pretty nice! Thanks, I'll take it.)
『Nobbu!』
And so, the curtain closed on the turbulent battle.
『Can you hear me, Rikka-kun?! Mash?!』
"Doctor?"
『I've identified the particles floating around you! I ate some sweets, took a nap, woke up, and figured it out immediately!』
"Your lifestyle is so lax."
『To put it simply... if you breathe in those particles, you become 'Zannen'!』
"'Zannen'?" (Pitiful/Regrettable)
"As in... pathetic?"
『Exactly! You get a little loose, a little squishy, and you just sort of become... Gudaguda! ♥』
"Eh? But we're the same as always?" Nobu asked.
"I'm still coughing up blood..." Okita added.
"My radishes still taste as good as ever," Hijikata said.
『Maybe that's just because you guys were 'Zannen' to begin with?』
""WHAT?!""
"Pathetic, is it? It seems I am immune. Naturally. A top-tier Servant like myself wouldn't be affected by such—'
"Tada! I am Uesugi Artoria! Please give me rice!"
"FUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!"
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