Episode 354. The Prelude to War
Burgos is quieter than ever.
Unlike Clifford, which was close to the people, Burgos’ castle was located on top of a large hill.
Not only is there no murmur of war, big or small, in the country, but those who have secretly sensed the atmosphere of war have already divided things up, so everything is quiet, dark, and has a deeply subdued atmosphere.
Timothy and the courtiers who had entered Clifford ran to the palace, pulling hard on their horse reins. Seeing the Burgos flag waving with the torches, the gate opened early.
Crack, crackle!
Heehee!
The situation was urgent. Although there was a wizard in Clifford, his condition was said to be close to incapacity, and the shadow of the palace followed the traitor.
Clifford’s side is also making difficult preparations. Other traitors have probably been identified as well, and even if not, we can’t expect any help.
As soon as Timothy got off his horse, he ran to the central audience hall of the royal palace where Damon was. If they are going to start a war, it is advantageous for them to move as quickly as possible, so wouldn’t it be better for the king to make a decision quickly to get one step closer to victory?
Sigh.
“Oh, Timothy.”
“Your Majesty. I have returned.”
Damon was holding a meeting with the nobles about military operations. The eyes of many nobles were focused on Timothy. He took a deep breath and told them the information he had obtained from Clifford.
“Yes. How many people did the Grim Reaper say died?”
“Rumors were going around the streets that there were two or three. But that wasn’t a noteworthy incident.”
“Two or three? The meanings are too different.”
“Most of the wizards are stationed in Cliffopod. Including Sir Ian. It seems that he cannot return to Bariel because his condition is close to that of an ordinary person. “The person who planted it in the palace confirmed it, so this is reliable information.”
The nobles were in an uproar at Timothy’s report. I have never seen anything like this in my life. It is surprising that most of the magicians have left the center, but the situation is so serious that they cannot return. Isn’t this a godsend?
One of the nobles added excitedly.
“majesty. If the state of the wizards is that bad, wouldn’t it be okay to go in right away, for good reason? “It might be better to capture the wizards and prevent Bariel’s intervention.”
“you’re right. If you want to catch the wizards, you’ll have to go deep into the center. They’re within arm’s reach right now. “This is an opportunity not to be missed.”
“I can now understand why they were trying to stall for time at Clifford. They were waiting for the wizards to recover. It seems like they have agreed on some kind of alliance with Bariel, and they must be putting the wizards at the forefront of defense.”
“How much time has passed since Luswena contacted me? “When we launched the black moon.”
“It hasn’t even been three days. I guess it must have drained my magical power a lot.”
“I think he went to pick up Sir Ian, but I don’t know how things ended up like this. Did Sir Ian have some personal problems?”
“How would we know about the wizards’ problems? We can catch them and ask them. Your Majesty, proceed without delay. You can just say that you are personally going to pick up the messengers who have fallen ill.”
“yes. So please open the way. “I’m sure they will reject it, so let’s use this as a deterrent and go in.”
The nobles thought this was the moment and smoothly made up a script. Since the other side officially acknowledged the envoys’ illness, what would they have to say if they were to take them directly from Burgos?
Of course, the scale of the reception is military-level, so Clifford will never open its borders. That would be a small spark of war.
“And the palace seemed to be anticipating our entry and contact with the renegade. “There was a shadow.”
“okay? “What is the damage?”
“One person died, but he died instantly so there will be no leaks.”
Clifford had noticed Burgos’ information war. This meant that no matter how many Reapers were killed, the fact that they were ‘dead’ had already leaked out. They knew that it was only a matter of time before Burgos would use the excuse to cause trouble.
Damon rested his chin on his hand, thought about something, and then snapped his fingers.
“When you say you are here to pick up envoys at the border, put military doctors at the forefront.”
Since the supply of supplies and medical supplies was in disarray due to the chaos, it was intended to maximize the justification for treating them by putting military doctors at the forefront. The nobles and vassals nodded as they wrote down Damon’s orders.
“All right. “Then shall we prepare to go out immediately?”
“okay. “Be ready before sunrise.”
“yes. majesty.”
When Damon motioned for everyone to leave, the nobles moved in unison and left the egg scene.
Timothy was also about to follow them, but suddenly he felt something strange. One of the servants who had come with him was not moving at all. When Timothy looked at him strangely, he fell flat on his face and told Damon.
“Your Majesty, I have something to tell you privately. Would you grant me the honor of speaking to you privately for a moment?”
Damon, who got up from his desk and was shuffling through documents, tilted his head in confusion. He looked at Timothy as if he knew what was going on, but he didn’t know either.
Damon muttered in a low voice.
“Do you want me to take my time to do personal business? This is truly outrageous. “Do you think it’s worth it in the name of glory?”
“Your Majesty. I have something to tell you.”
“okay. Let’s hear it first. Timothy, come out and see.”
“Yes, Your Highness.”
Timothy glanced at his subordinate and left the egg scene.
Everyone leaves, leaving just the two of us alone. He slowly raised his upper body and looked up at Damon. He had his legs crossed and his eyes were telling me to tell him quickly. There is also a warning that you will be severely punished if you do anything minor, as you are tired from the long meeting.
In that case, I have no choice but to get straight to the point.
“It seems like Timothy is a traitor.”
Damon paused. I had heard something like this in a past life. Although the person reaching it was different.
“Do you know what you are talking about?”
“When I made contact with the people of the palace, there was a third force besides the shadows. They seemed to be looking for Timothy, but there was no murderous intent or any negative reaction. It is clear that Timothy has some kind of connection within Clifford.”
The subordinate was so nervous that he could hear his heart pounding. Because I know what it means to report your boss.
Here, if the king holds Timothy’s hand, he will fall completely with nowhere to go. But what if the king has even the slightest doubt? Timothy’s place becomes his own.
An opportunity to push aside your superiors and move up one level, and further gain the king’s trust even more. He was participating in a gamble with his life.
“… … .”
But there was no answer.
The subordinate turned his head slightly and looked at Damon. He had a very strange expression on his face. It seemed like he was angry, or maybe he was disappointed, or maybe he was even frustrated and sad.
The subordinate once again banged his head on the floor and shouted at the king’s completely unexpected reaction.
“I stake my all on this, Your Majesty!”
“Mute the sound.”
Damon frowned, holding his forehead.
Just like in his previous life, Timothy is abandoning Burgos. The result remains the same, even though the depth and distance of their relationship have changed. This is like a sentence given to Damon, who wants to change Burgos’ future. No matter what you do, the future will not change.
If you can’t change a small life called Timothy, how can you change a huge waterway called Burgos?
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All these questions, transformed into Ian’s voice, were tangled in Damon’s mind.
Clink!
Jjaeng!
Damon threw the ornaments he was holding against the wall. Ian’s voice seemed to scatter with each gasp of breath and the sound of objects breaking.
The subordinate trembled and lay flat on his stomach, waiting for the king’s anger to subside. Timothy was the head of the delegation and the king’s closest confidant. If he had betrayed, such a reaction would be normal. He only hoped that the shattered glass would not touch him.
“haha…….”
Damon’s anger continued for a long time, and soon only the sound of heavy breathing could be heard in silence. He slumped down on his chair and searched for a cigarette.
“Timothy has a family, right?”
“Ah, yes yes. “I have a wife and children.”
“Timothy will be leading this war. You-”
Hoo, Damon’s cruel command dispersed along with a sigh and smoke.
“Meanwhile, capture your wife and children. You must repay your responsibility to your family with your life. “I will show you what pain is worse than death.”
A murderous mumbling. The subordinate kept nodding his head, not even noticing the cold sweat running down his back.
What are you going to do with your wife and children while Timothy is gone? For a moment, she saw the smile of her wife who had served her a warm meal. But she is already irreversible. He closed his eyes tightly and pictured himself in the future.
“and you.”
“Yes, yes, Your Majesty.”
“Tell Timothy that he appealed to me not to participate in the war. “In exchange for being relieved of my position, I will remain in Burgos and take good care of Timothy’s family.”
Timothy will surely be curious. What to say directly to the king, bypassing him.
It’s a little unsettling, but there’s no time to doubt the war that’s about to break out. The subordinate nodded again, saying he understood.
“yes. majesty. “I will perform perfectly!”
“… get out.”
The gamble was successful. The subordinate barely managed to get out of the throne room, giving strength to his shaking legs. Without any evidence, he had no doubts about the king, who only believed what he said. I just think the King always had some suspicions about Timothy.
‘Timothy. Finally, again like this-‘
Damon kicked the desk again, stubbing out his cigarette. He pretended to care about Burgos and himself, but he never changed.
It was a disappointment and anger towards the individual, but ultimately it was also a frustration that came from not having a solid future to change.
“no. No, no, you can’t do that.”
This time it will be different. The pebbles and such will remain where they are, but the river of Burgos led by Damon will trace a different course. It will overflow Bariel, fill the palace, and you will be able to admire the sparkling waters above.
Burgos in this life is different. You are different in this life. Damon covered his head and muttered. It was like the whisper of a ghost floating around the huge throne room.
* * *
“You haven’t met Timothy?”
“Oh. There was another kid here? That palace traitor died and the shadow dragged his body away, and we just stayed like that.”
While Beric was reporting while munching on meat, Barsabe was hanging his head as if he was ashamed.
Even if Beric didn’t know, Barsabe had rarely made a mistake in the missions he had been given. It would have been better to die than not achieve anything.
But going out and doing nothing but climbing on rooftops is like tarnishing the reputation of the Imperial Guard.
“I apologize. There were so many people that it was difficult to keep up, and above all, I decided that it was a priority not to reveal my identity to the shadows, so I forbade pursuit and returned to the palace first.”
“No, it was an appropriate decision. In the current situation, it would be strange if Clifford found out that the two people were involved in a meeting. “Good job, Barsabe.”
“I am? I also had a hard time. Go over the roof, climb up, put your head on the railing, and look at this. A wound on my neck. Oh, it will take a year to get better.”
Beric chewed on meat, joking about a scratch. Ian laughed in bewilderment at his blatant request to be praised as well.
“You must have had a hard time too.”
“You must have had a hard time, right? “It’s not that I did it, it’s that I did it.”
“Yes. Eat plenty. The palace cook has memorized your name.”
‘Eat a lot’ is both a compliment and a reward. The moment Beric laughs and picks up the meat in both hands.
Crack, crackle!
Quang!
“Oh, surprise!”
“We’re in big trouble!”
The royal servants rushed to the villa where the wizard was and opened the door without even pretending to be welcome. The wizards who were slowly coming to their senses all stopped and looked towards the door.
“Ouch, Burgos’ army has appeared at the border!”
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