◈ 352. [Side Story] Exhibition system
The next two waves were nothing special.
No, it was quite strong, but the three of our party were the best. I smashed it with no difficulty.
The [Flaming Colosseum] has been freed from nightmares. The ‘Princess’ Soul Fragment’, which was placed in the area, was also recovered by me.
It permeated as if it were merging with the fragments of the soul that had previously entered me.
But I wasn’t happy about the win at all.
Because the size of the enemies assigned to this stage was beyond imagination.
‘Twenty-five thousand? 25,000 goblins?’
Don’t be a crazy bitch, he muttered, rising to just below his throat.
Of course, it was a low-level, normal goblin with no special characteristics.
But it’s 25,000. The scale has gone mad. In addition, I even confirmed that their armed condition was good in the encounter a while ago.
The situation far exceeded my expectations.
‘We have to come up with measures.’
Originally, I was going to help with the restoration by sending a construction worker to the Colosseum or doing something, but it became a story that was incomprehensible.
I’m sorry for Jackal, but I asked him to postpone the restoration of the Colosseum until later and recruit as many monster gladiators as possible.
Right now, I desperately need help as much as my nails.
“Leave it to me, Your Highness. I will gather as many troops as possible!”
The jackal nodded with a grim face.
“thank you. please.”
After patting the jackal on the shoulder, I immediately took the teleport gate and returned to the crossroads.
First, after disbanding the party members,
“Summon all production workers union leaders!”
An emergency meeting of the union leaders originally scheduled for tomorrow was convened.
Before evening, blacksmiths, alchemists, masons, and carpenters’ guild leaders rushed to the manor house.
“Is it because of the construction of additional barracks, Your Highness?”
The union leaders seemed to think that they were summoned because of what I ordered in the morning – the construction of additional barracks.
“There is an old barracks building in the northern ruins. It has been neglected for a long time and is in poor condition.”
“It would take less time and money to repair an old building than to build a new one… … .”
“Good idea, but stop planning the barracks! The old barracks should be repaired after this defense battle!”
Taking a deep breath, I spoke frankly.
“In three weeks, an army of 25,000 goblins will come.”
The faces of the union leaders immediately went white.
Other monsters were legendary or rare beings that were difficult to meet in real life.
But goblins are different. It is a disaster they are familiar with. That’s why you should have immediately understood the meaning of the number 25,000.
I continued talking nonstop.
“For the next three weeks, Crossroads will enter into an exhibition system. All production union members, laborers, and ordinary citizens! It is used for repairing walls, producing barricades, and producing other munitions.”
There was no sign of dissatisfaction from the union leaders.
It may be that I am the lord who fully compensates for it, but more than that, it is probably because I realized that the crisis right in front of me is not normal.
“The masons’ union leader.”
Let’s nominate first, and the stonemason’s union leader immediately bowed his head. I opened the map and pointed south.
“We need to reinforce the defense line of the forward base. Within three weeks, we plan to put several more layers of stone walls outside the outer wall of the outpost. Would that be possible?”
“I’ll try to do it, Your Highness.”
“thanks. Next, the head of the Carpenters Guild.”
The head of the carpenter’s union came forward in a hurry. I ran my hand through the road from the Black Lake to the Crossroads.
“On all the roads they come up north, we set up as many obstacles as possible so that they can’t advance comfortably. By-products from other production combinations will also be laid, but wooden fences will be the main focus.”
“Please leave it to me. When it comes to the production of wooden fences, I have won.”
“I believe. Next, the head of the Blacksmith Guild.”
The head of the Blacksmith Guild, who had been stepping forward a long time ago, nodded with a firm face. I also nodded my head.
“For the next three weeks, arrows and shells are manufactured at the smithy.”
As the number of goblins is a number, arrows and shells will be extremely consumed. The more leeway, the better.
“We stock up on ammunition until the warehouse explodes. Got it?”
“All right!”
“Lastly, the Alchemist Guild Leader.”
The Alchemists Guild Leader, who was waiting, hurriedly came forward. I pointed to the crossroads main and forward bases with my hand.
“At the alchemy workshop, repair all artifacts capable of wide-area attacks to a usable state and place them on the walls.”
“ah… … majesty. With repairs that have been going on for the past year or so, there are not too many items left to repair anymore.”
“Then make a new one. Senior wizard Lily has played on the field, so she should know what works. Seek advice and produce and deploy at will.”
Artifacts are stronger than normal arrows or shells, but their cooldown is the biggest problem.
The way to overcome this shortcoming is, after all, numbers. It is to secure a lot of artifacts and shoot them in turns.
‘If it’s a problem with this method, the lack of space on the walls… … .’
Artifacts are quite large objects.
Even if you secure the quantity, you can’t install them all on the wall.
Even the currently repaired artifacts are enough to fill up all the surplus space on the wall.
Nonetheless, expand
Even if you have to use it once and throw it under the wall, you need to secure a wide-area attack method.
“In addition to the work I ordered, I will constantly give you production instructions. We hope that we will work closely with each other.”
I looked at the four union leaders in turn and said with strength.
“You can stop the monster as much as you try. Your workplace is the front line of this fortress city. Please do not forget this fact and work with a mission.”
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“Yes, Your Highness!”
“good night. more. dissolution!”
The four guild leaders rushed out of the mansion.
Three weeks is a tight time to fulfill all my orders. From today on, I will have to work day and night.
The next person I called was Serenade.
“majesty.”
“serenade.”
Serenade entered the drawing room with a hard face. I tried hard to smile.
“I have a favor.”
“Just talk.”
“Evacuate to a nearby city. Take the important people who are at Crossroads.”
“… … .”
Serenade’s face hardened even more. I spoke.
“In three weeks, a huge invasion will hit the Crossroads here. It’s not a situation for merchants to be here. You take the people of the upper ranks and Brother Lark’s family… … Evacuate to a nearby city.”
“… … majesty.”
“It’s not about running away. I just want you to hide away for a moment.”
Serenade is not a person here. The same goes for Lark’s wife and three children.
If they get invaded to the inside of the city like in the last stage 10, so if they take damage… … .
‘no.’
Such a situation should never happen. So, it was meant to be sent away.
“… … .”
Serenade pursed her lips and tried to say something with a determined face. So I hit the ball.
“And, I have a favor to ask of you.”
“yes?”
“While touring nearby cities, buy equipment, magic cores, mercenaries, any military supplies you can buy with money here. The cost will be borne by Crossroads.”
“… … .”
Serenade hesitated as if he was speechless.
My request was only a superficial reason, and it was an obvious move to get her out of the crossroads. But I smiled shamelessly.
“please.”
“… … .”
Serenade, who had been staring blankly at my face, then lowered her head to the side with a light sigh.
“It has always been like this.”
“huh?”
“His Highness always smiled like that whenever he asked me for something. Then I always had to lose… … .”
Serenade shook her head slightly and smiled brightly.
“all right. I will follow your will.”
“Thank you, serenade.”
“I will leave Elise behind instead. Your Highness’s escort will be of no use.”
Standing by the door of the drawing room over there, the maid carrying the sword – Elise became rabbit eyes in surprise.
If it was SSR rank swordsman Elise, I wanted to borrow it first. I grinned.
“Thank you again. And don’t worry too much. After defeating them safely, I will call you back to the crossroads.”
“… … yes.”
Serenade clenched her fists with both white hands and gave me a big nod.
“To make that happen, I will do my best to help.”
Serenade retreats. Elise also hurriedly followed the serenade for now.
This time, all the hero characters in the city were summoned. Late in the evening everyone gathered at my mansion.
I’ve been collecting it for a while, and it’s quite a size.
main party.
The 3 members of the shadow unit, Marherita and Lily.
Punishment unit, dragon blood knights.
The new Leprosy Killing Squad. And 7 reserve parties.
Elise lent here by Serenade. And to the Holy Grail Exploration Team, which is half of my diners at the base camp.
’13 parties… … .’
Even if it is expanded for the remaining three weeks, the final scale will be about the same.
6 parties that can be used immediately, and 7 parties that are still a bit clumsy. A total of 13 parties plus alpha… … We must overcome this defensive battle with
The reception room was too small to accommodate this number of people. The heroes gathered in the courtyard of the mansion, and I refined my voice in front of them.
“You must have heard about the size of the monster that is attacking this time, right?”
The heroes looked at each other, looked at each other, and nodded stiffly. Rumors are also fast.
“For the next three weeks, Crossroads will enter into an exhibition system. You too should do your best to help prepare.”
That preparation is… … .
“We roam every nook and cranny of the dungeon.”
Rob the dungeon!
“The purpose is your proficiency, but… … At the same time, we need to get the magic core.”
Within the range of my ultimate [Imperial Declaration], I can build as many defense towers as there are magic cores.
The defense tower’s performance far exceeds that of quite a few artifacts, and it falls short of an average hero character. Sometimes, depending on the situation, it is more useful.
Originally, it was a summon that could only be placed one at a time.
Being able to install this indefinitely is a huge advantage from our point of view.
The problem is the magic core.
Originally, one defense tower would have been installed per battle, but with every [Imperial Declaration], the mana core consumption was extreme.
To be honest, the bottom is already visible.
In addition, the magic core is also a key material for artifact production. This is a situation where the quantity is insufficient.
have to dig
where?
Of course it’s in the dungeon!
“All dungeons that can be robbed are turned. If even a small amount of high-level monsters appear, collect magic cores as much as possible.”
The heroes who had entered the dungeon in the meantime immediately nodded, and the new heroes this time were confused because they did not know the reason.
Don’t worry. You’ll soon get tired of going in and out of the darkness under the lake.
“… … This defense will be tough. But if you are, and if it is this city, I believe you can get through this adversity.”
These are not empty words.
25,000 goblins is obviously a large number, but I calculated that if I mobilized all my means, I could barely cover it.
Are there any hells you’ve been through? This defensive battle will be difficult, but we will be able to break through in the end.
“From tomorrow, everyone will be sent to the dungeon. This place is already on display! Pack your gear and let yourself loose.”
After making eye contact with each of the heroes, I waved my hands.
“Get some rest tonight. Then, disband!”
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After the summoning of the hero characters is over, the time has become dark.
I called Ader to the lord’s office.
Other preparations in the city were almost finished, so it was time to have a meeting with the director and aide.
After telling Ader about today’s events and about Carly-Alexandre and his Legion, I shook my head.
“Besides, the dark event for this stage is called ‘breeding’.”
“yes? ‘Breeding’ is… … ?”
“okay. No matter how much I received such a dark event, what kind of number was 25,000… … .”
I stopped talking. It was because Ader’s face was hardened.
“what. what’s the matter?”
“… … Come on, lord.”
“say. What.”
“The enemy information displayed in the system window is… … This is the number before the dark event was applied.”
“… … ?”
“So, that… … .”
Ader looked at me and hesitated, but eventually spoke.
“The number of monsters is actually much higher… … .”
“… … .”
I’m dumbfounded, so I’m stuck,
In the end, I let out the muttering that had been lingering under my neck all day long.
“Don’t be a crazy bitch!”
