The Returned Sword King Decided to Become a Tyrant Chapter 154
Continental Congress (2)
The conference hall where the Continental Congress is held.
This vast space is located in a neutral zone that does not belong to any country.
And as is always the case with the Continental Congress.
The reason was that we wanted to look at it from an objective perspective, as it discussed important issues that could have an impact on the situation on the continent.
But this place has also long been a stage for those in power to play.
-Everyone, please be seated.
A Continental Congress convened by the will of one nation, and its purpose was clearly to restrain the power of one nation.
However, no one found fault with this situation.
-This Continental Congress has been called to discuss the prohibition of lethal magic used in Esteban.
The host continued speaking in a calm tone, and then, just as he did, a hologram began to play in the middle of the conference room.
“hmm!”
“Huh!”
A scar carved into the plain in front of Esteban’s capital.
In other words, it was a detailed video clip of the crater left behind by the Meteor Swarm.
Groans of horror erupted from all over the conference room.
“Even if you are a great wizard, are you really saying that something like that is possible with magic?”
A power that completely turns the face of modern magic warfare upside down.
Some people knew about the content before the meeting even took place, but for most people, it was their first time seeing it in person, having only heard about it through stories.
So the shock from that scene, which had no editing, would have been even greater.
“oh my god…….”
“You said you annihilated ten thousand troops even though you were derailed.”
“If that hits directly… … .”
The high-ranking officials from each country who attended the meeting shook their heads in horror.
Just imagining it made my body tremble.
After a while, when the video disappeared, the host opened his mouth with a pretended serious expression.
-This is a video that verifies the seriousness of the matter. As you can see, the destructive power is so horrific that it is difficult to even see with your own eyes.
“Ahem!”
– Also, if this magic is used indiscriminately in war, everything will eventually be destroyed and civilization will not even remain.
“Oh, that’s right!”
“Such magic must be banned by continental law and permanently sealed!”
Positive voices are starting to grow louder.
No, rather, now they themselves have come forward and started making a fuss.
It was something we had discussed in advance, but when I experienced the sight myself, I was overcome with fear.
‘Well, to be exact, it would be scary to have such a weapon only against one’s opponent.’
Because they could not possibly imagine any means of stopping that outrage.
As the heat inside gradually began to overheat, the host turned his gaze as if he had been waiting.
To me, who just sits leisurely and shrugs my shoulders.
– So, what does Esteban, the subject, think about this?
“I don’t think there’s anything I can do or think about.”
I raised the corners of my lips and dismissed it outright.
“It’s just funny.”
“… … !”
“In Esteban, we do not allow the designation of a taboo.”
“What, what is… … !”
That was the conclusion I came to.
Then, as expected, there was an explosion of bewildered and angry reactions.
“I can’t believe it!”
“Does that mean that in Esteban such horrific magic is considered normal?!”
“So, who gets to decide what is normal magic?”
“Huh!”
The determined gaze of the top priest was directed at the one who had let out his anger.
“A, an archmage?!”
The foreign noble, who was suddenly asked this question, expressed his bewilderment at the fact that he had been pointed out by the great wizard who had created that spectacle.
“That, that… … It looks like it was built for mass murder… … Even the aftermath is enormous… … .”
“Can we take this to mean that magic that causes great harm and can cause mass destruction is abnormal?”
“Yeah, that’s right.”
“Then, I guess we should first ban ‘fire’ magic, which is the basis of the destructive attribute.”
“What the heck is that… … .”
The foreign nobleman was speechless at the absurdity and kept his mouth shut.
What’s with the fire magic in a situation where we’re talking about a meteor impact?
Matapju said with a hearty laugh.
“Fire magic is a magic that can harm tens of thousands of people depending on how it is used. If it causes something like a forest fire, the damage would be just as destructive.”
“Isn’t that sophistry?!”
“Unfortunately, this is not sophistry at all.”
Hwaruruk-
Without warning, a ray of flame rose from the top of the tower’s finger.
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There was no time to notice the mana moving. Of course, there were no spells or formulas.
Just a spark appeared from my fingers as if it had been there from the beginning.
It was from that moment on that Matapju’s eyes stopped smiling.
“And I can prove it.”
“… … .”
“If you wish, I can show you a red flame that can burn tens of thousands of troops using only this.”
“… … .”
What could be more terrifying than the boasts of an archmage?
Unlike the heat of the gently rising flame, the air inside the conference room grew cold and still.
In the end, it was Matapju himself who mediated the situation.
“I admit that it wasn’t an inappropriate example, but magic in war is ultimately just a means to effectively harm your opponent.”
“That, that is… … .”
“And what we found in Esteban was not a weapon to slaughter innocents, but rather the most effective way to deal with the enemy.”
Yeah, that was it.
If you guys don’t antagonize Esteban, then there’s no reason to worry…
As he said that, Matapju stepped back behind me.
The host, who confirmed this, coughed in vain and then amplified his voice again.
-Ahem… … Then, is there anyone who has a different opinion?
“… … .”
Silence fell. The justification for the ban was too vague to immediately voice opposition.
In addition, fear was suddenly added. If I made a mistake, I wondered if that overwhelming force might come at me first.
The unknown only added to the fear that didn’t exist before.
As time passed, the murmur among the crowd grew louder.
And taking advantage of that gap, the guys started another trick.
“… … In the first place, isn’t it impossible to cause such destructive power with a single magic?”
“surely.”
“Yes, if such a thing were possible, similar magic would have already emerged among numerous great powers.”
“Then something must have intervened!”
“If it’s something… … .”
“If such a violent form is not black magic, then what else could it be!”
“Huh, black magic?!”
The news spread like wildfire, and the widespread fear added to the frenzy that swept through countries that had not yet negotiated with the Federal Empire.
“I guess that’s how it turns out.”
“Well, to put it in one word, it’s jingling.”
Actually, I almost sighed at those scenes that flowed by so obviously.
The host also didn’t miss this flow and his eyes sparkled.
-There are suspicions that this magic is related to black magic. If so, what does Esteban think about this?
“If you are truly honest, reveal the formula!”
“Yes! If you don’t reveal it proudly, I’ll assume you’re connected to the warlocks… … .”
“good night.”
“… … To the Holy Empire, your ally. What, what?!”
“Wha, wa, what did you just say… …!”
Those who momentarily doubted their own ears opened their eyes wide.
Well, of course you can’t believe what you hear.
Because the ‘okay’ that was said in the conversation just now, whether you look at the flow or something, meant that he was willing to disclose the formula.
Whatever.
I leisurely crossed my legs and gestured to the matapju standing behind me.
“I definitely said it was good.”
“I, I… … really want to reveal the formula… … .”
“Even if the motive is impure, can you ignore the suspicions raised once you have become the representative of a country?”
“Huh!”
“Ugh… … !”
Are you really going to reveal it?!
Amidst everyone’s astonishment, Matapju took out a thick book from his bosom.
Then he bowed his head and handed it to me.
I took it gracefully and shook it gently.
“Give me the formula you want.”
Gulp-
That is the book that contains the great magic that evaporated an army of ten thousand people!
The bloodshot eyes of the crowd, gripped by an unknown desire, flashed.
Now we just need to get it into the hands of the presenter… … .
“But what will you give me?” “… … Yes?”
“If the formula was disclosed on this side, shouldn’t there be some back and forth?”
“What, what do you mean by that!”
The embarrassed questioning continued, and I shrugged my shoulders.
“What Esteban is revealing is information on tactical weapons of astronomical value. Even if you can’t offer a mountain of gold, there should be some kind of appropriate price.”
“Ah, no, but that doesn’t mean you expect anything in return… … .”
“Besides, I think there is some misunderstanding.”
thud!
A thick book hit the desk.
I absentmindedly pushed it away, my chin still resting on my hand, and soon five wads of paper popped out from what I thought was a book.
Before I knew it, my eyes were focused on the crowd, who were fixated on five bundles of paper.
“Unfortunately, the formula is not available in all countries.”
“… … !”
“That means… … .”
“One formula per bundle. Five in total. We will ‘provide’ these specifically to countries that offer a fair price.”
“this!”
What clearly burst out along with the embarrassment was anger.
The shame of having been toyed with. And the resentment about the situation.
“The price is… … I see. Should we make it so that whoever needs it makes the offer first?”
“What is the First Prince of Esteban doing in the halls of the sacred Continental Congress!”
“I was thinking about letting go and let’s see, so this place… …!”
“Yes, I will buy it!”
“What?!”
And in the midst of all the commotion, the one who raised his hand was one of the countries that had been leading the way in criticizing Esteban until just a moment ago.
“How could we not do it with two gold mines that have such a large reserve? Well, that’s all we have left to pay!”
“Well, not bad.”
“……thank you.”
Those trembling eyes were clearly confused.
Of course, he still seemed to understand what he had done.
“Look here, what is this!”
“What about the promise… … !”
“Oh, there’s nothing we can do! We are under threat from neighboring countries even at this very moment! I understand the situation, but please understand just this once!”
“Understand, that’s what I’m talking about now… … .”
“We’ll buy it too! We’ll pay as much gold as two gold mines!”
“Huh!”
“Uh, us too!”
As soon as one person stepped forward to buy it, the heat spread like oil on fire.
A magic that can annihilate an army of ten thousand in one breath… … If that were all there was to it, would that gold mine be a problem? That thing, its mere existence alone could be a deterrent.
Perhaps someone who doesn’t know its value wouldn’t even be able to enter a place like this.
The calculations have already been done. If you have that, you don’t have to worry about anything else.
But I, who was watching the situation, asked what to do.
“What do you mean, two gold mines?”
“His Majesty said that two would not be bad… … .”
“That’s the amount from just now.”
“yes?”
“Unfortunately, one has been sold, so now there are only four formulas left.”
And a sneer began to form on my lips.
“Isn’t it normal for the value to go up as the scarcity increases?”
“… … !”
“That, that’s nonsense!”
The nobles sitting in the conference room had distorted expressions.
But I was not the one who could not notice that there was ‘calculation’ hidden in it.
‘If I don’t buy it this time, the price will go up again next time.’
As time goes by, the method of finding the formula becomes more and more difficult. And as the number of buyers increases, the war of wits among them will become more intense.
So which country will overturn the agreement this time?
In this situation, which country will be the first to step forward and lick Esteban’s feet?
“Let us buy the formula.”
“Hoo.”
The next buyer has already appeared.
And they were Arendelle, hiding the smiles that spread across their faces.
“Let’s see… … We’ll give you two gold mines and two iron mines. Plus, a trade agreement that lasts up to a hundred years. And we’ll give you the recently discovered windstone. What do you think?”
“Ugh… … !”
Caravan Zite looked very pleased as he watched the faces of those attending the meeting crumple.
Arendelle’s intention to understand my intentions and pay a huge price for it was probably because she wanted to help me, even if only behind the scenes.
“There are three left… … So who’s next?”
“… … .”
I felt excited, as if I was watching knights sparring.
Although he will wield power rather than a sword, he will end up sowing distrust instead of wounds.
… … Well, that too was quite an exciting sight.
