That day was a day when Elric was lost in a terrible nightmare.
Otherwise, it was the day that Tyria’s fever completely subsided and she returned to the office.
To put it another way, it was a day when new news came from the western battlefield, and together with that, it was a day when the end of the year was approaching.
“Three more kingdoms have been destroyed.”
Tyria, who was reading the Western Monthly, said.
As she said, in that short day, three more kingdoms were already on the path to destruction.
None of the kingdoms possessed the seven powers, and now the battlefield has become a structure where only five kingdoms and one empire remain to wrestle.
“Wouldn’t the structure gradually become solidified?”
Elric answered sharply to Tyria’s question.
“It will get more intense.”
“yes?”
“ah… .”
Elric came to his senses belatedly.
The problem may be that the dream was violent, but my mood has become quite sensitive.
I thought it had subsided recently, but I’m so upset that it’s giving me a new lease of life.
Elric smiled shyly and explained further.
“I’m sorry. “Now that the easy war is over, the future war will be one in which we bite each other even more fiercely.”
“easy… “You mean?”
“exactly. Aren’t the kingdoms that have been destroyed so far the kingdoms that did not have strong men? Now that they are over, what remains is the fight between the strong, so the battlefield will become more intense.”
“Do you mean that individuals have that much influence on war?”
“You can tell just by looking at Igret the Flame’s article. “The battlefield is ultimately guided by the wishes of a few powerful people.”
It was funny but true.
As gunpowder and steam were invented and researched, scholars said that individual force would no longer be able to move the battlefield.
But what was the war in the West like when it actually happened?
Dominating the battlefield is still a spell carved on a staff and a sword wielded by a superman.
So it has been an ‘easy war’ so far.
It was more convenient to say that a battle with a country that did not have a strong force was a one-sided massacre.
Tyria looked distrustful at Elric’s words.
The words that came out also had that tone.
“Even if that is true, wouldn’t it be right to be more cautious in a battle between powerful people? “I can’t imagine a situation that is more urgent than it is now.”
It was a reasonable question.
Of course, it was far from the correct answer.
“It’s because of the compatibility of the strong.”
Elric understood this part better than anyone else.
After all, didn’t I occupy one of the top 7 spots?
“Yeomhwa cannot pierce heavenly profit. Cheonik cannot penetrate the devil. “The devil cannot pierce a saint, and a saint cannot pierce a golden hole.”
The moment he said gold ball, Elric rubbed his knee with his hand.
There was a bitter smile.
“In the end, it’s like dominoes. “If anyone breaks the balance in the current situation, the battlefield will quickly reach a point of no return.”
For example, if two strong people form a temporary alliance and cut off the head of one, the war will end at that moment.
This means that the remaining war will not last more than one season and will result in one side winning.
There could be no truce.
The battlefield will never stop until only one nation remains in the western lands.
The rift between countries that had been brewing for 20 years had gone beyond the point where it could be stopped at the line of agreement.
After finishing his explanation, Elric rubbed his neck.
‘Hmm, maybe I acted like I knew too much.’
Belatedly thinking about this, Elric looked at Tyria’s thoughts.
She was deep in thought and then asked the question.
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“Then what about Sword Demon Kasha?”
Shocked, Elric’s fingertips trembled.
“You mean the Sword Demon?”
“Yes, according to what the matriarch said, wouldn’t sword demons have compatibility?”
“haha… .”
No matter how you say it, it becomes a situation where you are putting gold on your face.
Elric said, feeling embarrassment welling up in his head.
“… “No.”
“yes?”
“There is no compatibility between sword demons. Consider the situation rather than compatibility. Do you understand if victory or defeat is determined by the difference in power between the two armies, the weather and terrain at the time, and many other factors?”
Injuring my knee was ultimately an extension of that.
Outnumbered by a terribly large army.
They were in a situation where they had to stop a thousand-strong army alone, and the weapons they wore were born from the hands of Geumgong.
After all, the enemies were charging from the top of the hill, and the wind was on their side that day, so how was it possible for them to get out of there unscathed?
In fact, even being alive is a miracle.
Even if he could go back to that time, Elric was not confident that he would be able to complete the mission any more perfectly than that day.
“Anyway, it’s not necessary. “The Sword Demon no longer appears on the battlefield.”
The moment he tried to change the subject, Elric realized that Tyria’s eyes were focused so intensely that it seemed as if they were piercing him.
Elric’s heart sank.
Did you give me reason to doubt?
No, if you immediately suspect that I told you about Kasha’s disappearance, it would be correct to assume that the person making the guess is obsessed with delusions of grandeur.
And in Elric’s opinion, Tyria was far from being such a megalomaniac.
“Why, why are you like that… ?”
When I asked carefully, Tyria answered.
“Because you didn’t mention anything about the situation. “He’s also in the top 7.”
“Ah, aha!”
Elric said with relief.
“You have no choice but to know the compatibility of the situation! Didn’t he remain silent after starting a war 20 years ago? “There’s no precedent of fighting against the other seven powers, so we can’t be quick to judge!”
The emperor of the previous empire, the person who started the war.
He left the front less than three months after the war broke out and has not been active abroad until now.
So Elric cannot know.
He started working on the battlefield 10 years ago, and made a name for himself as a strongman less than 5 years ago.
“Ah, anyway!”
Elric spoke less.
“The talk about the compatibility of the powerful has nothing to do with us. “Isn’t that on the other side of the continent?”
“… That’s right. “The transaction period has passed.”
Tyria quickly nodded, showing her approval.
Only then was Elric able to completely relax.
‘Ugh, this guy needs to watch his mouth.’
If you pretend to know something just because you know it, isn’t that something that can sow doubt?
Elric told himself that he needed to be careful and careful.
*
It was such a peaceful time.
Wibin was so peaceful that, unless there was an argument over news from the battlefield, the biggest news story was that someone’s cow had given birth to five calves.
The relationship between Elric and Tyria was also like that.
We could look at each other when we were doing other things, but sometimes when there was silence, we felt itchy and we couldn’t talk.
It was a strange silence that was uncomfortable but not unpleasant, and it filled the office where the two people were today as well.
“A letter has arrived from the royal castle.”
What broke the silence was a letter brought by Rdio.
The white envelope had the royal seal, and Rdio’s attitude in handing it over was extremely extreme.
Elric tilted his head.
“In the royal castle?”
“Oh, it’s probably a letter related to the New Year’s banquet.”
At Tyria’s answer, Elric’s eyes turned to her.
“banquet?”
“Isn’t the new year coming soon? As it is a banquet that announces the beginning of the year, all nobles are encouraged to attend.”
Elric finally nodded, showing some understanding.
But there were doubts.
“Do you really have to go?”
I really didn’t feel like it.
Since Ferdin is a kingdom far from the western battlefields, he is not worried about people recognizing him right away.
However, if all the nobles here gather together, you could get caught up in a personal dispute, and if you can’t control your temper, you might attract the attention of those around you.
This means that someone could come across Kasha’s name while investigating her whereabouts.
I would like to skip it if I can.
That was my feeling, but
“It’s impossible. “It’s said to be a recommendation, but in reality, it’s closer to an order.”
Tyria was stubborn.
“Although it is disguised as a banquet, it is more like a very basic attendance event to test loyalty to the royal family. “If you are left out for no reason, you will most likely end up in the royal family’s eyes.”
“Uhm… .”
“If you don’t like it, I have no choice but to go alone.”
Elric’s shoulders flinched.
Now that I think about it, it was like that.
“… “How did you do last year?”
“I went alone. “It attracted a lot of attention as it was the first banquet since the previous head of the family passed away.”
Why does it feel like pressure?
No, Elric knew the answer.
Rather, when I heard that she was going to the capital alone, I felt repulsed for some reason.
Even apart from feeling sorry, I just didn’t like the attention that would be focused on her.
Even Elric himself didn’t know the reason.
“… “Let’s go.”
I responded feeling angry.
Tyria immediately nodded and said.
“That’s a wise choice. Then I guess I’ll have to get the carriage ready. “You’ll have to pack your luggage too.”
“hmm? “Without taking the train?”
“yes?”
The two people’s questioning gazes crossed.
Tyria spoke as Elric tilted his head.
“… “Wouldn’t it be dangerous?”
Elric sighed at his clearly worried attitude.
I remember once hearing Elbus Graham talk about people of the same race as her.
-Have you ever seen someone suffering from civilization phobia? I’m talking about people who feel anxious about everything that comes with technological advancement. I think I saw someone like that not long ago. What did they say, that they were anxious because the train was moving too fast and they couldn’t jump out in an emergency?
‘Oh, it really was there.’
The person who believed that analog was the only safe truth was closer than expected, so Elric looked at her with strange eyes.
“We’ll do it by carriage. If something happened while riding a train, wouldn’t you be able to react? Also, the train cannot have many escorts. “It’s not easy to protect yourself.”
Should I really call myself a country person?
He was speaking quietly, but for some reason he seemed very scared.
No matter where you look, the part that was not revealed much because he lived in an old-fashioned Wibin has finally been revealed to Elric.
It was a very new aspect.
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