Mushoku Tensei: Reincarnated as a Beast Race

Since the moment Rygar learned of the escalating conflicts in Milis, he suspected that war was an almost certain possibility.

He immediately dispatched letters to two of his most important potential allies: the Kingdom of the Dragon King and Ornthorn, the North Emperor.

Ornthorn, years ago, had made him a direct promise—if Rygar were able to overcome Gall Farion, the Sixth among the Seven World Powers, within five years, he would place himself under his command.

For many, that would be an unachievable goal, but Rygar had already been fully capable of defeating Gall Farion for some time... if he used magic.

However, Rygar wanted to surpass him as a swordsman. Four years had already passed since that wager, and he planned to challenge the Sword God very soon.

Ornthorn was a man of rigid principles.

He had made it clear that he would never participate in a senseless war. Rygar admired Ornthorn's steadfastness in a way.

But when he pondered the current war against Milis, Rygar was almost certain that Ornthorn would not consider it senseless.

The reasons that led Milis to launch this crusade might even seem plausible within that kingdom's borders, but to anyone observing from the outside, they were nothing more than pure religious fanaticism.

If it had been 200 or 300 years ago, perhaps the story would have been different.

At that time, various kingdoms of the Central Continent would have promptly sent troops in support of Milis, celebrating the crusade against the evil demons.