Episode 187 Ttuntun (1)
There was a cold silence in the emperor’s hall.
Losing streak.
Even though troops that could be said to be the empire’s elite were mobilized, they were defeated.
Even the aspects of the second crushing defeat were the same as the first.
An unknown light flew in from somewhere, neutralizing the Transcendental Machine, and monsters swept through the human army.
Although the Palace Magistrate and the Palace Tower were able to cause some damage to the monster army through their participation in the war, the Palace Castle Tower was unable to overcome the monster army that kept coming and retreated.
When it turned out that the defeat in the first battle was not a coincidence, the emperor felt a sense of crisis.
“Chief of court magistrate.”
The court magistrate who returned alive from the second battle.
His face was full of fatigue as he was summoned without being able to rest, but he could not avoid the emperor’s call.
He answered, lowering his head.
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
“What on earth is that light?”
This time, a strange light neutralized the transcendental machine.
The palace magistrate as well as other magistrates all rushed in to discuss it, but in the end, they were unable to figure out its identity.
However, there was only one thing I found out based on the two experiences.
“It has been confirmed that exposure to that light causes an abnormal reaction to the power sphere of the Transcendence Period.”
“Is that also the Snow King’s ability?”
“For now… “I think so.”
“How to stop it?”
“I apologize… “I haven’t found it yet.”
Ugh-.
The emperor gritted his teeth.
“Is it the end if I say I can’t find it? “Shouldn’t we come up with a way?”
“… … .”
“If you can’t block that damn light, even if you have thousands of transcendental energy, it’s useless! “How can we handle them with just the forces we have?”
“… “I’ll do my best.”
That was the best answer the court magistrate could give.
“ha… … .”
The emperor sighed heavily and held his head.
‘How… ‘What can I do?’
The empire has already suffered irreversible damage from two defeats.
But the bigger crisis was now to come.
Some method was needed.
The emperor took a deep breath and asked.
“Duke Danius.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
“What happened to the troops of the vassal state?”
After two wars, the empire’s power was greatly weakened, and the emperor requested troops from the kingdoms that had surrendered to him.
The person who did it was the Prime Minister, Duke Danius.
He reported his work.
“An additional 60,000 troops are already concentrated at the third cordon. “If we add the soldiers of the Western Command that are now being gathered, it is expected that approximately 90,000 troops will be gathered.”
“90,000…” … .”
The emperor was impressed.
The number of 90,000 was clearly a huge army.
A huge amount of military funds has already been invested twice.
Here, a large army of 90,000 people was moving around and I couldn’t even guess how much budget would be involved.
The good news is that the war ended quickly and there was no additional spending.
The emperor remembered this and asked with a bitter smile.
‘I can’t believe I’m considering this a blessing.’
It was absurd to think that it was fortunate that the country had only saved a little bit of military funds when the country had suffered a crushing defeat.
After adjusting his complexion, the emperor looked at the duke again and asked.
“90,000 troops… Are you sure you can beat them?”
“After two battles, the number of monsters has decreased to nearly 60,000.”
“This side lost 80,000 people, but a mere monster lost 20,000 people… … . so?”
“Your Excellency Duke Kaden, who is in charge of the 3rd line of defense, will be able to stop the monster army.”
Duke of Kaden Dowilson.
A tier 1 swordsman known as the best swordsman in the empire was trustworthy enough.
However, I did not know that he would still impress the emperor.
“Block it? “I asked you whether this war would be won or lost.”
“As you know, you cannot use Transcendence.”
As long as we couldn’t figure out what that unidentified light was, the Transcendental Machine was just a lump of expensive scrap metal.
Therefore, the Chosun flag was not deployed on the third cordon.
“With a swordsman’s tactics and inaction, it is enough to fight against a large army of monsters… “The problem is the Snow King.”
“… Right.”
A monster among monsters, not only with the ability to command an army of monsters, but also with his own inaction comparable to that of the top tier.
No matter how much of a swordsman he was, he couldn’t fight the Snow King even though he was a Tier 1 swordsman.
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“Unless we can deal with the Snow King… “We cannot guarantee complete victory.”
“I guess so… … .”
The emperor let out a soft sigh.
If the sword attack and the 3rd line of defense are breached like this, the system known as the heart of the empire will be placed in front of the monster army.
That had to be prevented somehow.
The emperor looked straight ahead and opened his mouth.
“Anyone who has a way to solve this problem should come forward.”
Even at this moment when the fate of the empire was at stake, there was no appropriate response.
Many nobles simply watched and did not come forward easily.
While the silence continues like that.
Jeopuk-.
One person stepped forward.
“… your majesty.”
“Marquis Samuel?”
The person who stepped forward when everyone was silent was none other than Marquis Samuel.
There was a determined look on his face.
‘found. ‘My way of life.’
Whether he won or lost this war, there was no turning back for him.
Even if they won the war, they would be held responsible for starting the incident and would be exempted or, in the worst case, put to death.
If the war was lost, the empire itself would disappear, so that could also be said to be the worst.
There is only one way for him to live.
It is to suggest a way to overcome this situation.
If you make a contribution in the worst situation, you will at least be able to cover up your sins.
Therefore, he did his best to make a living for himself and was able to come up with one way.
“There is one way. “This is how we deal with the Snow King.”
“… “That was true?!”
The emperor jumped up in surprise.
The Marquis smiled slightly at that reaction and quickly bowed his head.
“That’s right. But before I tell you how… “There is something I need your permission to do.”
“allow? “What is it?”
“We need permission to borrow 1 million gold from the imperial budget.”
“… … ?!”
1 million gold.
Considering that the Dominant Empire’s annual budget was about 10 million gold, it was an enormous amount.
An ordinary household can live for a year with 1 gold, and even a wealthy noble family has about 10,000 gold.
To have hundreds of thousands of gold, you have to be a duke of an empire.
Therefore, when 1 million gold was mentioned, the nobles were agitated.
The emperor asked, glaring at Marquis Samuel.
“1 million gold… “What are you going to do with it?”
“I plan to move the monster.”
“monster… … ?”
The Marquis smiled and answered the emperor’s question.
“If the Snow King is a monster… “Why not just deal with him with another monster?”
“Are you saying there is a monster that can fight the Snow King?”
“there is.”
The emperor’s anger slightly subsided at Marquis Samuel’s assurance.
“Tell me in detail.”
Once it seemed like the emperor would listen, Marquis Samuel began to explain step by step the moves he had prepared.
So a few minutes later.
“Hoo.”
A look crossed the emperor’s eyes.
“I’ve also heard of Jim. But did that ‘monster’ actually exist?”
“It actually exists. “I even confirmed it with my own eyes.”
“Do you think the Marquis can take on the Snow King?”
“That’s right. Rather, it seemed like the rumors weren’t enough.”
“hmm… … .”
The Emperor nodded at Marquis Samuel’s confirmation.
If what the Marquis said is true, it would be well worth spending about 1 million gold.
“I give you full authority over this matter. It’s a matter of life and death for the empire, so make sure it gets done. If your way saves this country… “I will forgive your sins.”
Marquis Samuel, who finally got what he wanted, smiled brightly and nodded.
“We will definitely make it a success!”
* * *
Two days after the third cordon was formed.
Marquis Samuel was meeting someone in his office.
Blonde hair and red eyes.
Short stature of 150cm.
She was a girl who looked to be only about 15 years old.
She was sitting leisurely on the sofa with her legs crossed, as if Marquis Samuel’s office was her own home.
The girl asked, looking at the Marquis.
“What happened?”
It was a bright and light voice.
Even when facing Marquis Samuel, the kingpin of the Dominant Empire, he speaks without hesitation.
What was even more surprising was Marquis Samuel’s attitude.
“I have prepared the amount you mentioned.”
Marquis Samuel treated the girl who seemed to be about his daughter’s age politely.
He had no choice but to do so.
Because his life depends on that young-looking girl.
The girl smiled brightly at the story of Marquis Samuel.
“and? Is it fast? I thought it would take a few days. I heard it roughly… “Do you think it’s urgent?”
Bare legs exposed through a white fur coat bobbed back and forth.
From that look, I could see that she was in a very good mood right now.
On the other hand, the Marquis’ mood calmed down.
A low voice came from him.
“It’s urgent. However, I have no intention of doing things in vain. All the gold is earned if you bring me the Snow King’s head… “I will give it to you then.”
“to? No down payment? “Are you doing this too much?!”
“Don’t worry. If you do things right… “The amount you ask for will definitely be paid.”
The girl shrugged her shoulders at the marquis’ firm voice.
“Well, okay. Since I clearly know your situation, I will accommodate you this time. However, do you know that all gold to be paid in the future must be in kind?”
“I know.”
The girl stood up with a smile on her face.
“great. “Then let’s get to work right away.”
“Go to the front. “I have already spoken to their headquarters.”
“Yes yes! Then, I’ll see you next time you come back to get the money.”
“certainly… “You’ll definitely have to get his head.”
“Okay.”
The girl slightly wrinkled her nose and waved her hand as if she was tired of the nagging.
Then he turned his back and left the Marquis’ office.
Without even closing the door.
The Marquis prayed as he looked at the spot where the girl had left.
I hope that girl comes carrying the Snow King’s head.
* * *
After leaving the Marquis’ mansion, the girl walked quickly towards the nearby forest.
Jeopuk-Jeobbuk-.
The girl who walked into the forest without any obstacles shouted cheerfully.
“Dun-dun, I’m here!”
Her cries echo through the forest.
Food duck-.
The startled birds took off and the snow from the trees fell.
and.
Thump-thump-.
Accompanied by the sound of heavy footsteps, a huge figure appeared between the gaps between the trees that had grown in layers.
Crung-.
An uncomfortable crying sound was heard and golden light shined through the shade of the trees.
The girl who faced this twitched her shoulders and shouted as if she was unfair.
“why? “What’s wrong with you?”
Crumble-.
“The word ttum ttum… “Isn’t the tone cute?”
Crunch!
“Ah Okay. “I won’t call you that, don’t be angry!”
Cry.
The girl smiled again when she saw the light in her eyes that had finally subsided after her apology.
“Anyway, I got the job!”
Cry?
“Let’s go earn money for your food!”
As soon as the girl’s story ended, her huge golden eyes sparkled with joy.
A little while after that.
Kuddeuddeuk-.
The snow-covered trees fell apart in droves.
Hehehehe-.
After a loud roar, a huge white body came out of the forest and started running at an incredible speed.
In the direction of the third cordon, where the life and death of the empire is at stake.
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