The Returned Sword King Decided to Become a Tyrant Chapter 124
White Nights (1)
Torches were burning between the castle walls to illuminate the darkness. The surrounding area was already brightly lit.
The occupied territory in the north that is now Esteban’s land.
But the place was still spending each day in a state of unrelieved tension.
It couldn’t be otherwise, because until just a few days ago this place was a land of barbarians.
How could the barbarians, who had their eyes opened and noses cut off, just sit back and watch? It was highly likely that they would send troops to reclaim their lost lands.
Because of this, the soldiers standing guard always felt like they were walking on thin ice.
“What about the movements of the barbarians?”
“There are no abnormalities during the border!”
“Oh, I see.”
The one who gave them comfort was the Sun Knights who went out on the border with them.
Their power in dealing with one of the barbarian strongholds was enough to be considered a legend to them.
In addition, the Knights of the Sun also actively encouraged the soldiers in the north.
“Don’t worry. Didn’t His Majesty build a fortress here to prevent them from attacking rashly?”
“That’s true, but… … .”
“Even if they attack, this fortress will minimize the damage to our troops. So, don’t worry and just focus on your guard.”
“Yep! Got it!”
The soldiers’ expressions became much more relaxed.
And this atmosphere will help maintain the right amount of tension while also relieving the tension that is already prevalent.
‘It’s certainly as the man who said he was the aide said.’
Was it George? He deliberately moved the Sun Knights to control the internal atmosphere.
In some ways, it was an act similar to incitement, but the effect it had on the battlefield could not be ignored.
In fact, it seemed like the soldiers’ morale was rising day by day.
‘I was embarrassed when the vice-captain told me to follow that man’s orders… … .’
The knight’s lips also curved gently to that not-so-bad effect.
It seems he wasn’t the man who accompanied the First Prince for nothing.
“Well then, thank you for your hard work. I will go and see the soldiers in the next castle.”
“Yes, sir!”
The knight patted the soldiers on the shoulder and passed them by.
It seemed like today was going to be another day without incident.
But that was then.
Wooooow!
“Huh!”
“What, what is it!”
Suddenly, the air above my head began to shake violently.
A commotion that came without giving me time to think about anything.
A scream of bewilderment broke out among the soldiers.
“Is this the enemy?!”
“Papa, ring the bell quickly!”
“Don’t panic and report the news to command!”
“All right!”
The sudden change caused a moment of confusion, but it soon returned to its original state.
He clearly understood what he had to do and acted without the slightest hesitation or reluctance.
They were already prepared.
“Look, look over there!”
Fortunately, the phenomenon that was revealed was not the type of enemy attack they had been worried about.
Instead, a more absurd, more incomprehensible, and more surreal scene unfolded before their eyes.
A tremendous vibration and surge of magical power that continued in the middle of the night.
Immediately after, the night sky where the Milky Way had poured down opened up and a new sun rose.
“Oh, the sun has come out!”
……okay.
It sounded like a lie, but it was true, without an inch of exaggeration.
Only then did the soldiers realize that the vibrations in the air were similar to those when the citadel had been moved.
But it didn’t mean anything.
“This, this unrealistic situation… … .”
Something you can do while watching the sun rising in the sky.
Because they were mere soldiers, there could be nothing but shock for them.
* * *
Alfheim, the city located at the highest point in the North.
This place, which symbolizes inviolability, has not allowed a single invasion during the numerous wars that have followed the continent.
In a way, it was natural. Even setting foot on the land of the barbarians was dangerous, so there was no way anyone would set foot on the land located in the deepest part of it.
That is why the barbarians called this place something different from others.
“Great warrior, Esteban’s men have invaded the front of the Holy Land.”
A land of extreme cold.
… … and the abode of the great warrior, the Khan.
“Kuhahaha, those bastards stuck their necks out anyway.”
As a voice like the howling of a beast rang out, the priests of the tribe lowered their heads in unison.
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This place, called the land of the barbarians, was a land where all order was determined by force alone.
Survival of the fittest.
The words that represented this place were so eerie and so understandable.
Simply put, it meant that if you had the power, you could seize any power.
In that sense, the ‘Khan’ before our eyes could be called the leader of the barbarians.
Absolute authority and charisma. Overwhelming strength that all warriors look up to… … .
Even this was only a part of the power that the man possessed, but it was already the image of a perfect monarch.
That is why the priests bowed their heads even more deeply.
“It was our fault. We should have been more careful about our defenses… … .”
But the circumstances were too coincidental to discuss who was right or wrong.
The troops of the enemies who invaded while we were busy due to the war. And the beacon fire and fortress were instantly subdued.
Because of this, the response was delayed, and later, by some sort of magic, they took over the castle and used it as material to quickly build a defensive line.
Even if we had been careful about defense, could we have prevented it? I don’t think so.
This was something that even Khan could not have predicted.
“They have brought shame on this land twice. Their livers are sticking out of their stomachs.”
“… … .”
Gulp-
The expressions of the priests lined up in the living quarters hardened.
This was because, unlike his usual self of giving orders without hesitation, his expression was clearly angry.
“Great warrior, fortunately, they have not made any moves other than setting up a defensive line.”
“Yes. If their only goal was to occupy the land, it is not too late to respond slowly afterwards.”
“As disgusting as their behavior is, they are no different from flies flying around.”
“hmm.”
The priests’ urgent voices.
But it wasn’t just nonsense just to vent anger.
Khan leaned back haughtily on his chair and raised his eyebrows.
“I guess that means thinking about priorities.”
“Yes.”
They barged in and just sat there, not lifting their heavy buttocks.
Seeing that, everyone thought they were just lazy fools.
I was satisfied with just that much.
‘As expected, they are the underdogs of civilization. How ridiculous.’
No matter how many walls you build, it’s not easy to drive them out of this land.
Because I had no doubt that since they had the source of eternal power, I could toy with them as usual.
Even Esteban was a relatively impoverished country. Even if they plundered, there would be relatively little to be gained.
So now was the time to deal with the Empire, not the annoying swarm of bugs.
An empire with rich plains was a better prey and a more threatening opponent than Esteban.
How to chase two rabbits and end up losing both.
It was the right decision to end the war, which was more profitable at the time.
“It may be presumptuous, but I guess that’s what it can’t be helped.”
So the Khan, the leader of the tribe, made a rational decision.
It’s not too late to punish those guys later.
However, the location where they were located was extremely annoying.
“How dare you put your filthy feet right in front of the holy land… … .”
The Holy Land was a place of great significance to them.
A place where the children of the tribe are reborn as true warriors, and where this land becomes even stronger.
So, if they had invaded that place without knowing it, the axe of punishment would have come down immediately.
But since he doesn’t show any further movement, I’ll just show him mercy for a moment.
“Just in case, place warriors around the Holy Land and have them watch their movements.”
“Yes, great warrior. I understand.”
“I will deploy all remaining warriors to the front lines. Including the great warriors guarding the residence.”
… … But they had no way of knowing.
The place they called the Holy Land had already disappeared, and the mass of magical power that would have given it its power had fallen into the hands of Esteban, whom they had treated as a commoner.
And while they continued their war with the Empire.
The fact that Esteban’s defenses will become unstoppable is also a fact.
* * *
“That is… … .”
“Wow, it really was the sun.”
Roder, who rode out on horseback to investigate, couldn’t hide his bewildered expression.
Yeah, I guess anyone would have reacted that way.
Even though it was only the size of a firefly compared to the real sun, it was clearly the sun.
“… … I thought the article I reported was crazy.”
George, who followed, shrugged his shoulders and then frowned.
It was because the sunlight shining in the darkness was unexpectedly bright.
“By the way, where did you pick up such a troublesome thing? And in the middle of the night?”
In the direction of that nervous question, there was a man who was watching the situation with elegance.
To be exact, I had just arrived and was adjusting my clothes.
I answered leisurely after putting on my gloves.
“That’s not the only thing I picked up.”
“What?”
“There were surprisingly many useful things.”
As he said that, he nodded behind him.
Unexpected finds, including research journals in ancient languages.
Layton’s expression as he came out carrying it in his arms was as bright as the sun rising in the sky.
“It contains not only ancient records, but also a lot of things about magic. This will be of great help to Esteban.”
“… … No, did you loot some ancient relics or something?”
“similar.”
An ancient magic revival project secretly underway at the Magic Tower.
If we proceed with research based on these records, we will certainly be able to bring that time forward significantly.
‘Perhaps the same goes for the defensive magic engraved on the magic tower.’
Thoroughly proven power!
Since I knew the power of that defensive magic circle better than anyone else, I was even more excited.
“Go straight to the citadel and get it all sorted out. Everything before the Tower Master arrives.”
“All right.”
I asked George as I sent Layton off with high expectations.
“What about the second contingent that is supposed to come from the northern border?”
“They are already coming, sweeping away the barbarians within the occupied territory.”
“Wow, you’re moving faster than I thought.”
“Perhaps they are even bringing all the troops from the border area.”
“If you think about the timing, that would be true.”
Given the character of Count Romert that I had seen, it was understandable.
Of course, the fact that it was the right decision was just empty talk.
“Then we’ll have to figure out how to operate it until the troops arrive.”
“… … But what on earth is that?”
“It is a failed creation of ancient wizards. It contains near-infinite magical power.”
“her.”
Remnants of ancient wizards.
It was a small figure that did not match the majesty of the sun, but it was surprising to think that countless magical powers were concentrated in that one point.
‘If you think about it simply, it means that the ways to use it are also infinite.’
So how should we utilize it?
What should we do first to ensure that we are profitable now and for the future?
… … There was no reason to worry.
“The Tower of Elade.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
“Can you control those magical powers with your own strength?”
“It is possible now.”
Matapju affirmed this and raised mana.
Then, a single ray of magic was added over the blazing magical power, and soon the energy flowing from it was completely blocked.
This is what is called a safety device.
“Originally, it would be impossible for a single wizard to control this level of magical power. However, when Your Majesty moved it, the mana structure inside was disrupted.”
“easy.”
“It means that the restraints that were held together at one point have been released and a gap that can be controlled has been created.”
“Well, I see.”
It wasn’t easy at all, but whatever.
I looked into the eyes of the tower master who was waiting for the next instruction, then raised one corner of his mouth and spoke in a calm voice.
“It doesn’t seem right to be called the sun when it shines so shabbily.”
And then he continued speaking in a voice without any highs or lows.
“Unleash your magical power even stronger. From today on, the harsh cold that has ruled this land will disappear.”
“All right.”
And then the mass of magical power floating in the night sky began to grow in size.
More and more.
And then, just like the sun rising at noon.
“……white night.”
The heat and light began to melt the frozen ground and the soldiers’ bodies, and brighten the sky.
