Children of the Holy Emperor Chapter 207

207. Lycan Slope Road (1)

A few days before Lycan Slope began its large-scale southward movement.

A strange guest came to visit the Marquis D’Aciano, a former great nobleman of Ortona.

He was a very tall man, and wearing a cape with intricate embroidery and a colorful half-mask, he looked strange, as if he were attending a festival.

The servant who was guiding him to the marquis was startled by the guest’s flashy attire, but soon lowered his head and calmly opened the door to the banquet hall.

“The day is coming when the Prince of Cyprus will finally wear that mask.”

A huge table that you only see at banquets.

The Marquis d’Arciano, sitting alone in front of him, was greedily devouring the mountain and sea delicacies that had piled up.

Berseus Dashiano.

At the height of the civil war, he was a hard-line royalist who fought against the republicans, and now that Ortona is completely over, he tightly controls the area and reigns like a king.

Contrary to his rugged appearance like a bandit, his political acumen was very delicate and sophisticated. Not only did he easily absorb the weak nobles nearby, but he also accepted many of Ortona’s refugees as his subjects without much fuss.

It is no exaggeration to say that the current Dacia Noryeong, which has grown like that, has become a small kingdom rather than a single territory.

“Cyprus is not a kingdom.”

The cold eyes of the man who responded like that rested on the marquis’s thick beard for a moment.

His beard was a mess of small pieces of flesh and blood. This is because he was tearing off the entire thigh of a female deer, which had not been properly cooked and was oozing blood.

With such a dirty look on his face, the Marquis d’Arciano responded politely as if he were a wise man.

“Do not decline the honor you deserve, old friend. Is there anything in this world that is not a kingdom? Instead of the cutlery that upholds the king’s authority, beautiful gold shines brightly. “Only fools do not know who they are governed by.”

As he said, the Marquis d’Arciano detested anything that tried to deviate from the laws of the kingdom. For him, the kingdom was the same as the providence of nature.

Every group must have a ‘lord’ to rule over it. Fair qualifications, equal rights, etc. are just nonsense barked by toothless dogs who have never been involved in hunting.

That was why he took the lead in destroying the foundationless republican government.

He sided with the royalists and overthrew the idiotic republican government, eventually expelling the unworthy king and turning Ortona into a lawless zone of the might of the jungle.

And now he reigns as the king of this area. Proving his qualifications as a monarch.

“Well, those country idiots don’t even care how successful the empire is right now, right? “Everyone is equally foolish.”

He took a gulp of red wine to clear his throat, and only then did he formally ask the man to sit down.

“I’ve never invited you, but a guest is a guest. Please sit down. “Even if there isn’t much to prepare, I hope you have an enjoyable meal.”

However, the half-masked man did not sit down.

Not only was a meal that smelled of blood unpalatable, but now was not the time to leisurely eat.

“I’ve warned you many times over the years, Berseus. “Even now, your people are destroying my garden.”

“A flower garden? It’s a flower garden. “Isn’t this an herb garden where drugs are grown?”

Berseus snorted and played with his damp beard.

“okay. Now that I think about it, the temperature is quite warm this year. That unlucky Deleria must have already spread throughout the forest. Don’t worry. “When those ominous things bloom, I will send the group down to the south on my own.”

“You know very well that sending him down in moderation is not enough.”

The half-masked man walked slowly and approached the Marquis. But instead of sitting next to him, he put his arm on the back of the high chair and lowered his head to look down at the marquis.

“How long are you going to keep playing puppet like that? Isn’t it a hassle to police your descendants from afar every year? While I’m leaving, I just need to come down to the south, further south.”

“More from there? “How far?”

“Don’t act like a fool. That’s not like you. “Isn’t the southern part of the Demonic Land already your land?”

“It’s not the same, it’s my land, without a doubt.”

“exactly. So, if you can unite with the forces of Tarshiano, won’t you become the owner of a huge kingdom that no one can conquer? But why are you leaving Sigismund in the middle alone?”

Hehehe.

Then Berseus snorted loudly and picked his ears as if he had heard something.

“Nonsense. The southern part of the Demonic Land is the territory of the barbaric Lycan Slope. And Dacia is definitely a land of humans. Well, it’s one thing to be barbaric, but isn’t it natural to have a clear border between two regions that cannot mix? “Sigsmund says they will provide a fence for us, so why would I attack them?”

“It is your prejudice to think that you cannot mix. “Isn’t there already a king of the Lycanslopes living as if he were a human, Lord Berseus?”

Then krrrrrr-

A low, growling sound resounds from deep within the Marquis’ vocal cords. The eyes of a beautiful beast glaring at the man gave off yellow light.

“It is a great mistake to think that everything is played out in your hands, arrogant [Puppetmaster]. “Our council of six is ​​not that foolish.”

Then the half-masked man leaned against the back of the chair and shrugged his shoulders.

“Then I guess you’re just a coward. So, how do you feel? “It feels like a human boy, whose life was just a light in the wind a few years ago, is now sitting on top of the six who protect Delcross and is controlling you.”

Kuang!

At that moment, the Marquis struck with such force that the huge dining table was instantly broken into pieces.

Cheonggang. Cheonggang.

All the plates fell to the floor, and the mashed food gave off a strong bloody smell.

“You’d better take good care of that senile snout, puppeteer!”

Long fangs protrude from Berseus’s angry mouth.

Even so, his body, which was huge for a human, now had even more bulging muscles, and anyone could see that it looked far from the shape of an ordinary human.

The Marquis growled menacingly at the man, pointing out sharp claws that had grown over two inches long.

“Do you think I don’t know your intentions? By instigating the Penitent Church, they intentionally tried to erase the top by using an eye-catching method of summoning demonic beasts. “As if everything from beginning to end was the work of the Dark Church!”

If he moves his hand even a little, his head will be blown off. But the masked man answered without blinking an eye.

“It’s just because all the eyes of cause and effect were there together.”

“The goal was to eliminate it? Don’t be funny! Do you think I will easily fall for the tricks of you who are so obsessed with hiding your tail? “It’s not enough to eliminate the top with Milo, and now you’re going to move our species and eradicate the Sigismund Spirit?”

“Also, because all causal eyes are there.”

The half-masked man answered like that and continued speaking casually, shaking off the food residue that had splattered on his cloak.

“You need to think carefully. Thanks to my actions, the Guardian of Delcross has exhausted a lot of causality in the north. I won’t be able to move easily for the time being. And the third prince plans to stay in the Sigismund Territory for a while. “Isn’t this a golden opportunity to eliminate the evil that causes all the absurdity of cause and effect in this world?”

“So you want me to get rid of it? It’s ugly, puppeteer. Are you trying to survive by getting rid of him somehow?”

“I won’t deny that. My life now depends entirely on his actions. But isn’t that the same for you too?”

The wall inside the half-mask staring at the Marquis gave off a cold light.

“After the Guardian of Delcross divided the world at will, the fate of your race was already decided. One day, they will be treated as mere beasts, and in the end, they will all be subjugated by the hands of humans.”

“… … .”

“Perhaps this will be the last chance you are given. “This is the only opportunity for Lycan Slope to take deep roots in the human realm.”

Slurp.

The sharply sticking out fingernails disappear and the pointed snout returns to its original appearance. The Marquis, who had suddenly returned to his original appearance, stared at the man in silence for a moment.

And sniff.

Berseus, who confirmed the man’s scent by ringing his nose once, leaned back and let out a sneer.

“You’re talking loudly. Even though his insides are stained black with hatred for Seonghwang. “No matter how hard I try to hide it, I can’t fool my nose.”

“… … .”

“Doesn’t he want to somehow get revenge by getting rid of something he cherishes? Because he is literally the one who killed your body. Sigurd Sigurdson.”

The Marquis swiped the red blood from the corner of his mouth with his tongue and smiled bitterly.

“But there is no disagreement with what you say about this being a good opportunity. If you cooperate properly, I am not willing to be fooled. “It would be all the better if the Holy Emperor could not move, but if he were to force it to move, it would also result in irreparable cause and effect loss.”

Tuk-tuk. The Marquis burst into laughter, tapping the puppeteer’s cloak with his blood-soaked hands.

“Yeah, that’s not bad. ha ha ha.”

Thanks to this, the puppeteer’s eyebrows furrowed, but there was no way for the Marquis to notice the expression hidden behind the half-mask.

Of course, I had no intention of showing my displeasure. If Berseus had known that fact, he would have been so happy that he would have wiped his hands on his clothes.

“That’s what came to mind when you mentioned cooperation, but I’ll give you some good information here as well.”

The puppeteer opened his mouth, shaking off the area his hand had touched.

“Do you know? “The Nebraska blood still remains in the Sigismund Territory.”

“… … .”

An eerie light appeared in the marquis’ once relaxed eyes.

The puppeteer, who felt that his discomfort was relieved a little, smiled confidently.

“What if he gets into trouble with his fellow countrymen and something unfortunate happens that breaks his true nature? If you don’t get rid of him quickly now, you’ll lose your meager status entirely. “Lord Berseus.”

* * *

Sigismund Range was a natural fortress with a fairly clear topographical border from the Magyeong.

To the south is Lake Salz, a huge lake that extends to the border of Rohan, and to the north are two canyons crossing high glaciers.

In the only snow field leading to the basin where the territory was located, numerous ice walls and guard posts that the Sigismund people had slowly built over the past hundreds of years were tangled together.

– Against demonic beasts that have no concept of siege, this line of defense will never be breached!

This confidence was the basis for considering self-rescue measures without requesting any special support, despite the unprecedented large-scale movement of Lycan Slope.

Of course, pride in having been able to successfully fend off demonic beasts alone for hundreds of years may have also played a role.

“There is no other place to ask for help anyway.”

Saying that, Hermann sighed.

The only immediate neighbors are the bat-like Castile and the Ortona-eaten Daciano who sided with the royalists.

Of course, you will not go over the Sigismund Territory, which is Delcross’s territory, carelessly, but if you bring them in, you will definitely have to pay a higher price than necessary.

“hmm.”

First, 250 troops, including the Wolf Knights led by Lord Ilma, hurriedly left for Lord Ilma.

The 400 troops organized by Guard Commander Sir Sebastian as the first group are scheduled to depart now. After the second and third formations are completed, excluding the minimum security personnel, the total number of troops will be a little over 1,100.

Even if we include all the troops stationed at the border of the Demonic Realm, we cannot shake the feeling that the absolute numbers are quite insufficient.

“Shall we ask the imperial capital for help?”

“The territory is not at its full power yet, sir. There is no change to the fact that they have to overcome the ice walls piled up in the snow field anyway. “The battle will probably not be much different from previous years.”

For a moment, I was taken aback by the unprecedented number of 2,000 lycan slopes.

Orden, who had already regained his composure, spoke with a calm expression.

“Hmm, really?”

Why? I have a feeling that I am somehow not good enough.

Well, actually, I’ve already sent word to one place asking for help, but there’s no need to talk about that now.

As Seongjin thought so, he stroked the head of Max, who was sitting next to him.

Then, the wolf dog showed affection that was not befitting its size and pressed its body against Seongjin’s leg.

Kiingkiing.

“It’s the first time I’ve seen him be so kind to a person.”

Orden, who was looking at the scene, said in wonder.

“Even though it looks like that, he is the highest-ranking wolfdog out of all the wolfdogs I raise, sir.”

“okay?”

Now that I think about it, I am reminded of the wolf dogs that were so scared at the kennel not long ago.

He was the head of the military base at the kennel for such a poopy puppy? Could it be that they were all so discouraged because it was in front of Max?

“Are you serious, Max?”

I asked that question, but Max just tilted his head with an innocent expression.

Kiing?

Seongjin couldn’t resist the cuteness and gently scratched the bridge of his nose.

Well, it might not matter anyway.

Because it’s so cute.

* * *

And that evening.

An urgent report requested by Seongjin through the Monkey Watchtower has arrived at the Blue Rose Labyrinth.

-I’m bored. come over. It would be better if you bring the Lilium Detachment.

“Mores sent this?”

“Yes, sir.”

In response to the informant’s answer, Logan looked at the letter carefully with a puzzled look on his face.

But the postscript that followed was even more shocking.

-P.s. Don’t worry about expenses. I made a lot of money too.

Make money?

Weren’t you on a business trip?

“… Seongjin Lee. “What on earth are you doing in Sigismund?”

fantasy,