Train Elementary Level Spell, Magic Arrow to the Absolute Limit ~The Exiled Noble Student Not Giving up, Train to Become the Strongest~

d struggled against the likes of lizardmen, he was bound to be laughed at by nobles from the shadows, who knew not of the front lines. 

The king expected a landslide victory as well.

A barely won war would be no good.

No, far from winning in the first place, there was a chance that the scales would tip in the lizardmen’s favor—

Alencia shook his head and drowned out those thoughts.
At the very least, he needed to avoid that scenario.

In the midsts of these displeasing circumstances, there existed a single ray of hope.

Amongst the ongoing struggles, Govilbalfesse Squad displayed their dominance on the battlefield.

According to Govilbalfesse’s report, his squad had struggled similarly to the others until noon.
However, they charged through without pause thereafter. 

“The fruits of this battle are all because of my dauntless knights! The likes of lizardmen are of no adversary to us!”

In the debriefing from earlier, Govilbalfesse brazenly touted while looking down upon the downcasted captains. 

Unamused with their achievements, a captain from another squad spoke in a murmur.

“…Hmph, is it not thanks to those magicians you took along?”

“The magicians!?”

Govilbalfesse laughed scornfully.

“What could the worthless Magic Arrows of those damned cowards possibly change!? In the first place, you have magicians acting as reinforcements in your ranks as well; This is no special trait of my squad!”

The captain pretentiously trumpeted that it was the work of his knights until the very end.

He spectacularly prevailed where others struggled—he probably wanted to appeal to Alencia as much as possible.

…I don’t care as long as they produce results…

He exploited the ambition of those below him, nothing more.
If Govilbalfesse was optimistic, then all Alencia had to do was skillfully make use of him.

If they were genuinely competent, then they would pump out results in the next battle as well.

Nevertheless, there was something that left a bad taste in Alencia’s mouth.

…Govilbalfesse Squad… If I’m not mistaken…

Alencia stood up and retrieved some files from the nearby shelf.
Flipping through page after page, he found the page he was looking for.

It read like so:

“Magician Albert, member of Govilbalfesse Squad.”

Alencia was not amused.

The victory and glory of a squad would be shared with its members as well.
In the case that the domineering Govilbalfesse Squad win multiple battles in a row, there was a risk that even Albert would rise to fame.  

That lowlife who could only shoot “worthless Magic Arrows”, just as Govilbalfesse said.

…That absolutely worthless piece of trash! Looks like all you’ve got is luck!

Alencia did not find Albert becoming famous amusing.

It’s possible that Father might end up having a change of heart.
Naturally, Alencia was aware that he was overthinking it, but—

…It never hurts to be extra cautious…

At that moment, an idea flashed into Alencia’s mind.

—I can just send Albert to the cannon fodder detached squad.

Alencia trembled from the flawlessness of his plan, entranced by his own genius.

The detached force, which would act as the lizardmen’s target, was pivotal.
However, in continuation from the first day, many lives were lost in today’s fierce battle.

Alencia could compensate for their losses to an extent—

as well as remove Albert from the glory.

On top of that, if Albert died, then Alencia wouldn’t have to worry about his brother’s existence for the rest of eternity.

You get to die honorably on the battlefield.
I’ll prepare a magnificent funeral for you at the Luminous residence in the very end, Brother.
It’s great that you have such a thoughtful younger brother.

Warping his lips into a smile, Alencia roared with laughter.