EP.145
The place we arrived at following Irene was the headquarters of the Windsor Knights of the 4th Defense Line.
I was able to warp with Rosalie’s help.
‘It’s convenient.’
With that in mind, Ruid walked on.
The headquarters of the Knights of Windsor was made of white marble.
Perhaps that is why it is very high-class and clean.
“Did you call the knights?”
“huh. Gathering orders were given. Because this is war.”
“What about the other lines of defense?”
“I’m sure the head of the family will handle it well because we’ve pushed it to the 9th line of defense.”
‘Fighting, Mom.’
Ruid walked while holding onto the hem of Irene’s clothes.
I was quite nervous now. My heart was racing and I felt a little scared.
In theory, if you have the ability, you can take on an empire on your own.
The weight of a war I had never experienced before weighed heavily on my shoulders.
Irene opened the waiting room.
The Knights of Windsor were lined up there.
but-
“?”
The number was too small.
Only 5 people.
It was a number that could be counted at a glance.
‘Well, the Knights of Windsor are a high-class force.’
Ruid was a little embarrassed, but he understood.
Strength cannot be determined unconditionally by the amount of horsepower, but it is a general indicator.
Each of the five people in front had so much magical power that they were shocked.
‘One hundred per day, no. ‘You’re saying it’s 1 million per day, right?’
“Second line of defense officer Lloyd. “I answered the call.”
“The third line of defense… I’m Li Lina.”
“Fourth line of defense!”
“It would be the fifth line of defense. The fourth line of defense is our matriarch. Are you still stupid? pin.”
‘…I already have no faith at all.’
Ruid slowly opened his eyes.
Some people I know, but most of them I don’t know. I had never seen even a familiar face fight.
“There is no one.”
“Charlotte… has an upset stomach.”
For a moment, a solemn feeling lingered in the hall.
There is no lie in the world that is so easy to understand.
“She doesn’t usually come to things like this.”
“Speaking of peace and all. Anyway, leader. “Is it true that there is a war with the empire?”
“They declared war not long ago. “He must be coming hard by now.”
“I’m scared.”
“Aren’t you embarrassed in front of the master?”
“What should I do about something so scary..”
Lina, the person in charge of the 3rd line of defense.
Ruid is also a person I don’t know much about.
First of all, she was an innocent girl on the outside.
‘But according to the novel’s cliché, this kind of kid is the cruelest.’
Ruid suddenly realized that even though he had read 1,000 episodes of the novel, he didn’t know much about the North.
Even though he had such strong power, why did he not appear well in the original work?
“Anyway, it’s been a while, my master.”
“I’m thrilled that you’ve already grown so much.”
“I saw it once the other day. “Aren’t you jealous?”
Ruid felt embarrassed and hid behind Irene.
“But you’re going to war, why did you bring the master with you?”
“Because Ruid is also participating in the war.”
“Oh, I see. “Our master also participated in the war…”
“…what?”
The five knights looked at each other with wide eyes.
“Is it true?”
“You are participating in the war?”
‘Is this really that surprising?’
Ruid tilted his head.
“No, no, quit. In my opinion, the leader is still dangerous. “Wouldn’t the war have been instigated by the leader anyway?”
“Do you want to throw such a lovely little brother into a gutter like that?”
“Chief, are you crazy?”
“You’re crazy.”
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They immediately determined Irene’s condition.
Ruid looked at Irene’s eyes.
He was still smiling.
“Hey, me.”
At that time, Lina raised her hand.
“I don’t agree.”
“….”
Once again, the intestines became cold.
Lina flinched.
“If we’re done chatting, can we talk?”
“…I did it from the beginning.”
Lloyd shook his head.
“sorry. I cannot participate. “Looking at the current situation, this is not something that has been approved by the head of the family.”
Irene did not respond but just stared.
Lloyd also faced Irene without wavering.
After a while,
Lloyd closed his eyes and lowered his head slightly.
“I will participate.”
“I’m glad.”
Irene turned her back and walked toward the center.
“Then, now I will explain the strategy to destroy the empire.”
The momentum of the knights, who had been somewhat relaxed until just now, has changed.
Everyone listened seriously.
“Reena.”
“Hi.”
Lina shrugged her shoulders.
Irene said with a smile.
“Go to the warlocks and help them.”
“yes?”
Everyone was surprised by those words.
It was the same with Luid.
‘What are you thinking?’
Are they trying to use warlocks to shake up the empire?
But I felt like it was necessary.
This is because I felt that the Empire was an opponent that could be defeated even if we fought from the front.
“Pump up your power and do bad things.”
“How can I?”
“And Lloyd, please stop that bad thing. also…”
Ruid was frustrated and shook Irene’s arm.
“Tell me exactly what you’re talking about.”
Irene interrupted, but everyone was puzzled and thanked Ruid.
Because only Ruid can dare to interrupt Irene and get away with it.
Some even thought that perhaps Ruid was here for this reason.
“Are you curious about the intention?”
“huh. The Empire can win without having to help the warlock. “But why are you acting like that?”
“Like Louis said, winning the war is easy.”
Irene explained kindly.
It was so natural to Luid that he nodded while listening, but to other Windsor knights, this was unfamiliar.
Irene’s speaking style is inherently difficult to understand. But if you ask, you won’t get an answer. But I never thought he would explain so kindly.
This was a part where I could see how much of a part the existence of Ruid was to Irene.
Although the person involved did not notice it at all.
“But our goal is not to turn the empire into a wasteland.”
“…wasn’t it?”
“Master Tao is scared too…”
Lina buried her face in her knees.
“Louis. “War is fought to gain something.”
Irene sat at eye level with Ruid. And then he stroked Ruid’s head.
“The reason we go to war with the empire is to gain the empire. Do you understand?”
“Then the warlock is…”
“A country cannot last long if it is not recognized by the people.”
Irene stood up.
He said while looking around the hall.
“Use a group of warlocks to increase distrust among the people of the empire toward the current imperial family – and if you win the war in that state, you will gain justification. That is our purpose. “For that.”
Irene paused and pointed at Lloyd.
“Please be a hero.”
“…I just follow orders.”
“Except for Ruid, send out to other kingdoms and castles to instigate a war atmosphere and take control of the interior. “As the southern commander is currently away, they will probably be thinking similarly, so it won’t be difficult.”
‘…Could it be that Irene’s only goal is the empire?’
Olivia, the head of the 6th Defense Line, seemed to have similar thoughts as Ruid and raised her hand.
“Just sleep. Let alone the fact that this is an overly difficult mission for us, you want to take over another kingdom? What are you talking about?”
Irene smiled brightly.
“Because they are the target next.”
“…!”
“It’s okay to take it slow. “I only ordered this because it would be a waste to deal with the Empire alone with this force.”
Irene’s words were so arrogant.
But no one here questioned that statement.
Because it is quite possible.
However, Ruid looked up at Irene and asked one thing.
“Sister, me?”
This time, Ruid had no intention of staying lazy and taking a nap.
Irene also had no intention of telling her younger brother, who was showing his active will for the first time in a long time, to do nothing.
“Roid, go to the fourth line of defense.”
“huh. and?”
“I hope Louis will come out to meet the guests coming soon.”
Irene, who spoke casually,
seemed like someone who was reading the future.
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“The sky is dark.”
200,000 soldiers.
20,000 articles.
10,000 wizards.
At the head of a total of 230,000 troops, Commander Sheffield put his hands in his pockets and looked somewhere.
Windsor Castle, covered in pure white snow and looking like a frozen castle, is vaguely visible.
The core fourth line of defense of the Duchy of Windsor.
We will destroy this place today.
He looked back with a lazy face.
A line so long that the end cannot be seen.
The soldiers were looking at Sheffield with nervous faces.
Sheffield calmly opened his mouth.
“Today, one side disappears from history.”
An empire that has lasted for a thousand years.
The Windsor family has been loyal to that empire for a thousand years.
He doesn’t know where this tragedy began.
But I know this one thing.
“There is no more peace.”
The news of the Margrave of Sheffield’s absence must have spread throughout the South by now.
This will be a golden opportunity to take down a high mountain that has never been dared to be climbed before.
“The empire has many enemies. “You will probably fight countless wars from this point on.”
Sheffield breathed lightly.
He filled his lungs with air and shouted in a chest voice.
“The conquest of Windsor is only the first hurdle! “If it doesn’t even pass this, the empire doesn’t qualify as an empire!”
“Do not be afraid! Windsor’s reputation is just an illusion! “They are also human! One noble family cannot deal with this great army!”
The atmosphere was ripe.
Sheffield drew his sword and raised it high in the sky.
“We win!”
Waaaa-!
A roar so loud that it shook the ground filled the air.
“Sigh.”
Sheffield crouched down.
The powerful magic power of Crisis, known as the hero of the empire, flickered.
He drew his explosive power from his toes and launched a slash towards Windsor Castle.
Kwakagagak-!
Sheffield’s slash reached Windsor Castle.
A blue pentagram magic circle appeared and the castle began to defend itself from external attacks.
It was the beginning of war.
