Chapter 31. The wolf on the cliff looks down on the world. (2)
That time.
A campsite where Cain’s allied forces are gathered, a few hours away from the capital.
“Everyone is here.”
Cain entered the tent, his red cloak waving.
chuck-
Those gathered there rose up in perfect order. All of them were famous people who were considered to be among the most powerful people in the empire.
“Are you here?”
Carlo Ardante ruled the Sud territory in the south and also took over the vast Est territory in the east.
He had already completed the succession ceremony and handed over his position to Cain. Instead, he was personally handling documents and business behind his son’s back.
“Cain.”
“You’re here.”
The Seymour family of Bennett, who has maintained a pure bloodline for a long time, and the Feildon family of Carlisle, who graduated from the academy at the top of their class.
“welcome.”
“Welcome.”
Including the families of the eldest sons of noble families who were members of the Geoven Club led by the previous two people,
“I was waiting.”
“Cain.”
Even the lords of small and medium-sized fiefdoms in the eastern part of the country were there.
They quickly raised the white flag when Cain advanced for territory warfare. Thanks to this, they were able to safely preserve their lives and land.
Lord Benifer Est Contadina did not use a chronic illness as an excuse to attend. But no one will really believe her excuses.
“… … Phew.”
“You came.”
And there were ambiguous families that did not form a significant influence in the capital, including the Barnes family.
They debated whether or not to stand on the emperor’s side until the end, and only finally joined in the nick of time. This meant that they risked their lives in this war.
It was proper to sit down in order of power, but there was an unexpected person sitting right next to the head of the table.
“… … .”
Sienna’s already pale face almost turned blue.
To hide one of his cut shoulders, he was wearing a thick robe that did not reveal the lines of his body.
Instead of the same firearm as before, her navy blue eyes were filled with a hatred as deep and distant as an abyss.
“-everyone,”
Cain stood in the center of the table for a moment and looked around.
“Thank you for being here.”
Those who made eye contact with him either bowed their heads or
“It is an honor to be here with you.”
“This is what we have to say.”
Or, he showed his respect to Cain by lightly nodding his head.
“It’s a given between us.”
“It is natural to follow Prince Cain.”
People took it for granted that Cain, who was only 20 years old, was leading them.
Grumbling-
A bright flame burned above Cadenza, the huge sword that Cain was holding.
The light and heat were literally like the sun, bringing infinite awe to people’s faces.
Anyone who did not follow Cain even after seeing that power must have been foolish, like a blind man with his eyes opened.
thud-
When Cain hit the cadenza hard on the floor,
Saruk-
The flame disappeared as if being sucked into the blade. It meant that Cain was in complete control of the cadenza.
“All preparations are complete.”
Cain spoke to everyone in a serious voice.
“Now we just move forward. “The place we deserve”
Cain’s finger pointed into the distance beyond the tent.
“Towards Maggiore.”
Cain’s red eyes flashed cruelly.
“It will have a different name after we arrive.”
Everyone laughed out loud and agreed with Cain’s words.
“Of course!”
“No, how about changing the name of the capital to Ardante from now on?”
“Isn’t the future coming anyway?”
They all had no doubt that a sweet victory would await them at the end of this war.
The troops stationed at this camp far outnumbered those defending the capital.
Moreover, behind them stood the eastern territory, which produced an enormous amount of grain, enough to feed half of the empire’s population.
It was obvious that the longer the war went on, the more the emperor’s army would suffer from cold and hunger and be defeated.
“You’re here right now-”
Cain moved his hand and pointed to Sienna, who was sitting nearby.
“Wizard, Miss Sienna brings good news.”
“-!”
Sienna’s eyes, which had been unfocused, suddenly revived.
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“Yes, Cain.”
The way she looked at Cain was similar to that of a fanatic who serves God and worships idols.
“Oh, this is the wizard who is said to be helping Cain.”
“I was already curious about who you were.”
People nodded with exclamation.
Everyone kept quiet, but deep down they were curious about why she was here. Her presence was bound to attract attention in a place where there were only strong men.
“Siena.”
Cain winked and Sienna slowly stood up.
“My name is Sienna Cruelty, and I am from the Wizard’s Tower. I followed Cain’s wishes and rallied the Wizard’s Tower and issued a statement to Emperor Theodore.”
Everyone looked at Sienna with interest.
“But he foolishly rebelled while arresting the saint. I wanted to punish them, but… … .”
Sienna continued speaking in a pitiful tone.
“The work went awry due to internal strife at the Wizard’s Tower. “I overlooked that not everyone knows the greatness of Cain.”
Sienna cleverly packaged her situation with the word ‘internal strife’.
It took advantage of the fact that outsiders did not know what happened in the Wizard’s Tower.
And this word was also used to cover up her mistakes. The intention was to blame Ekarot for this failure.
“Furthermore, I suffered irreversible damage in the process.”
Sienna lifted up one side of her cloak with a sad face.
“The arms of such a slender girl… … .”
“They are truly cruel and ruthless.”
People were shocked to see her empty shoulder. On the other hand, he also admired her courage.
“If Cain hadn’t given me emergency treatment, it wouldn’t have been possible to even stand here.”
Sienna lowered her cloak again and continued.
“But we had a pretty good harvest. “I was able to throw a magic bomb at the imperial palace right before crossing the portal.”
People’s faces suddenly changed. Everyone looked at Sienna with a look of disbelief.
“I even saw it hit the emperor. Considering its power, it’s probably, definitely-”
Sienna spoke slowly with a faint smile. I was very happy about this situation where people were focusing on me without even holding their breath.
gulp-
As it became quiet, the sound of someone swallowing was heard.
“-I think Emperor Theodore is dead.”
Grumble!
People couldn’t control their excitement and stood up.
“The inside of the imperial palace will be a crucible of complete chaos!”
“Now is your chance when the enemy has lost his head!”
“We must advance to the capital immediately!”
They raised their voices to each other,
chuck-
When Cain raised one hand, everyone stopped speaking.
“Everyone be quiet.”
People’s eyes stopped on Cain’s smiling mouth. They realized that Cain already knew this news.
“I also agree with you. “Now is the perfect moment to advance on the capital.”
People nodded eagerly in agreement.
“If we start preparing now, we can leave within an hour.”
“Let’s start with the elite and send them to the advance guard first. “The second group will follow with supplies.”
Excitement and enthusiasm spread among the people. At that time, there was a wave of madness that seemed as if the walls of the capital would collapse at any moment.
“Oh, by the way.”
Bennett Seymour, with a puzzled look on his face, raised his hand.
“Didn’t Miss Sienna take a portal when she came here? “Then wouldn’t it be simpler to open the portal back to the imperial palace?”
“Are you the Bennett I know?”
Carlisle looked back at Bennett in surprise. His face said that he had never thought that my friend would come up with such sharp insight.
“No, then you don’t have to see a lot of blood and that’s good… … .”
Bennett’s mumbling was drowned out by the excited voices of the people.
“No, that way? “That’s a really good idea!”
“With this method, we will be able to occupy the imperial palace with only a small number of people!”
Cain slowly opened his mouth.
“… … “I refrained from saying anything because of Sienna’s physical condition.”
His red eyes shone sharply as if he had caught the prey he had been waiting for.
“The situation is like this, there is nothing we can do. How do you feel, Miss Sienna? Is that possible?”
“Oh, that’s it.”
Sienna’s face suddenly darkened. She muttered, avoiding Cain’s gaze.
“I’m really sorry, but… … “I think it will be difficult because of the mana barrier surrounding the entire capital.”
“A mana barrier?”
“To use a portal, you need to know the exact coordinates of the area you want to move to. However, the mana barrier completely mixes up the coordinates of the area.”
People stared at Sienna’s mouth, dumbfounded by the flood of unfamiliar terms.
“If you force yourself to open a portal in this situation, you will end up in the wrong place. It could be far above the sea, in a lake, or high in the sky. “There is a low probability that a body separation accident may occur.”
“… … okay.”
Cain’s eyes became darker. It was a color that made it difficult for her to swallow her disappointment.
“It’s a little disappointing, but there’s nothing we can do. “I just feel like the expected victory got a little closer, and then a little further away.”
Cain turned his face towards the people.
“With such a large army gathered, wouldn’t it be a waste to disband it senselessly?”
His hand pulled the cadenza and held it in front of him.
“I will cut down anything that stands in my way with this cadenza. “Whether it is a wall of mana or a castle wall.”
It was a statement he couldn’t make if he really was for the empire. This is because when war breaks out, it is the innocent citizens of the territory who suffer the most.
“Everyone is already itching to die, lol!”
“With the military’s current morale, I think it would be enough to conquer the entire continent.”
“At a time like this, if we gain momentum and achieve a complete victory, the rebels will also lose the will to resist.”
Everyone present unanimously agreed. They were all people who avoided the emperor’s eyes and raised more private soldiers than reported.
They were intent on making a contribution in this war. This was to ensure more fiefdoms and positions when discussing non-gong commerce in the future.
“If we enter the capital, wizards may interfere. “I will do my best to help you then.”
Sienna also swore resolutely, placing one hand on her heart.
The only thought on her mind was to destroy the Wizard’s Tower. It was the first thing she had to do as soon as she entered the capital.
If you don’t do that, your failures will be revealed to the whole world.
“It would have been nice if more wizards had joined Cain’s cause… … .”
“It seems like everyone has lost their sense of reality because they are all stuck in the tower doing research.”
“Still, I’m so glad that Miss Sienna is joining us here.”
People looked at Sienna with friendly eyes without knowing her true intentions.
“Then let’s quickly get things sorted out and leave.”
Cain declared, clutching his cadenza tightly.
“I’ll see you in an hour.”
The people returned to their respective units with high spirits. However, there were still some who remained and had not left.
“Hey, Cain.”
It was Count Barnes, who was waiting with his hands folded politely.
“Ah, Count Barnes.”
As Cain nodded, Count Barnes came closer.
“It may be a little early to say this, but… … .”
“Please tell me.”
“I was wondering if you have already decided on the appointment of empress.”
A humble smile passed over Count Barnes’ cheek.
“My daughter loves Cain so much… … Hum hum. So, I decided to ask despite the rudeness.”
“The empress… … .”
Cain was lost in thought, ignoring Count Barnes for a moment.
“I don’t know if our princess will accept it obediently.”
Finally, he smiled cruelly.
“Well, if you force me to hug you, that’s fine.”
“yes? what did you say?”
“Oh, no.”
Cain raised his head again, and a straight smile appeared on his face as if he had never seen it before.
“I think it’s premature to tell you that now.”
“Hey, I wonder if there’s someone nominated… … .”
“there is.”
Count Barnes was startled,
“Of course, the empress’s seat is still empty.”
At Cain’s next words, the corners of his mouth hardened ambiguously.
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