The Returned Sword King Decided to Become a Tyrant Chapter 202
Choices that determine fate (2)
Chijijik-!
Bam!
“… … .”
Communication was cut off in an instant.
“I don’t think you need to get angry about it. You’ll get hurt.”
George grumbled with his lips pursed and threw the magic ball away as if he didn’t like it.
Then, the light from the magic ball that had fallen into the trash can slowly began to go out.
At that moment, the knight who had been fidgeting and not knowing what to do approached me.
“I’m sorry, Your Majesty. I touched something strange… … .”
“Are you sorry?”
“Didn’t the enemy leader learn of the situation here? And the operation that would take place afterwards… … .”
“iced coffee.”
… … Is it because I accidentally connected the communication?
George scratched his head, answering dryly.
“Don’t worry about it. Even if there had been no communication, it wouldn’t have taken long for them to realize the situation.”
“Phew… … .”
“To be honest, I should say it actually turned out well.”
“yes?”
The knight raised his head at those meaningful words.
But George just shrugged.
‘I was just thinking about how to lure them out.’
On this side, they were planning a strategy to drag the situation out as they wanted.
At that moment, an enemy communication unexpectedly arrived here.
If I had panicked, I would have only given information about the occupation and gotten nothing in return, but that wasn’t the case for George.
Rather, it succeeded in provoking them and putting them on stage.
‘Honestly, it was a coincidence, but so what? The process is fine, as long as the result is good, that’s all that matters.’
As good as it is, this communication was definitely an opportunity for them.
George said, putting on his coat in a hurried manner.
“Please finish tidying up the rest and come out. I’ll go first.”
“Ah… …! Are you going to go see His Majesty the King right away?”
“First of all, I have to report on Duke Luke.”
“Yes, I understand.”
The knight saluted as he watched George walk out the door.
George waved his hand over her shoulder and disappeared without even looking at her.
Suddenly, the remaining knight’s eyes sparkled brightly.
“As expected of Viscount Hegmes. He even lied to cover up his subordinate’s mistake… …!”
… … It was really, really unexpected, but George had a good reputation among the royal knights.
Even though he became a noble in one breath, he did not become arrogant. And he did not hesitate to speak politely to his subordinates. Lastly, he had a kind demeanor hidden behind his bluntness.
Moreover, he was an aide personally chosen by the king.
Didn’t you just see him not being pushed back even against the enemy’s plot just now?
In the eyes of the knights, George was a capable but frugal nobleman.
“I knew about him through rumors, but he really is an amazing person.”
The knight’s eyes lit up as he spoke in a way that would make ‘anyone, anywhere’ angry if they heard him.
Of course, they had no way of knowing since they had only seen fragments of it.
The thoughtful way you sometimes show yourself is just because you don’t touch it because it’s annoying…
And at the same time.
“… … Hmm.”
Marquis Vidor, who was examining the documents in the palace, squirmed uncomfortably.
As this was repeated over and over again, Duke Walter, sitting across from him, narrowed his eyes.
“Are you okay? You haven’t looked well since earlier.”
“No, that’s… … I don’t know if I should call it that, but I suddenly had an unpleasant feeling… … .”
“Feeling unwell? Did you eat something bad?”
“Huh, I guess so.”
But I don’t remember eating anything that would make me sick… … Is it just my imagination?
The Marquis examined his body here and there, then let out a deep sigh.
“I guess I’ll have to go see the congressman after the meeting is over. Thank you for your concern.”
“I don’t mind as long as you’re okay… … .”
The meeting continued amidst the Duke’s worried eyes.
However, even the member who visited after the meeting did not know the cause of the incomprehensible discomfort.
“Are you saying that you are constantly feeling uneasy and uncomfortable?”
“That’s right. To be exact, I should say that I suddenly feel annoyed.”
“Huh, this is a symptom I have no idea about. I can’t find any similar diseases even if I look them up.”
“Then should I go see a priest… … .”
It was truly a strange thing.
* * *
After several days, the 50,000 troops led by Duke Luke finally began to appear in the castle.
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But the form was somewhat unexpected, if not unexpected.
“It’s true that we’re divided into three groups, but one side has relatively fewer troops. I’d estimate around 5,000.”
“What is that thought?”
I laughed in vain as I watched the troops marching in proud divisions.
I was genuinely curious.
I expected you to concentrate your forces to deal with me, but doesn’t this look like you’ve completely given up on one side?
Even the 5,000-strong force seemed to have been the main force, as the Duke’s flag was not visible on the remaining troops splitting off to either side.
“You’re not trying to provoke me, are you?”
“… … .”
Hey, no way.
Anyway, you must know that there is a Sword Master here, so why would you provoke him like that?
It was impossible without going crazy right away.
“Or maybe he was trying to make the Sword Master deploy in a different direction.”
“I guess we can’t completely rule that out. But even so, it’s still absurd.”
Even though he brought in a number of 50,000, he only has 5,000.
It was so funny that they almost seemed real.
Are those really the elite soldiers commanded by the Duke…?
But should we say it was unexpected?
It seemed like those guys had really gone crazy.
“The lion is coming?”
I headed to the wall at George’s report.
Then, from afar, a cavalryman holding a white flag and approaching with confidence was seen. As soon as he got close to the wall, he stopped and waited in silence.
“It looks like he wants to come out and talk.”
Even George couldn’t help but laugh at that absurd attitude.
“What should we do? I don’t know about them, but if it’s dwarven, it should be able to reach with an arrow.”
“There might be a way to make these into arrow skewers and send them to them.”
“As expected, you’re hot.”
“But it’s fun.”
“yes?”
I started to slowly descend the wall with my eyes wide open.
Then George followed along in surprise and frowned.
“Are you planning to go there yourself?”
“of course.”
“her.”
Two countries that are constantly shooting at each other.
It wouldn’t be all that immoral to just kill him, but wouldn’t it be interesting to try to have a conversation?
“There’s no way I could miss such a fun situation.”
“… … .”
At this, George shook his head without saying anything. But the guy was no different.
“You’re trying to leave me behind in such a fun place.”
It was a perfect match.
* * *
Viscount Krell was standing leisurely holding a white flag.
But he couldn’t hide his bewilderment as he watched the group approaching from the gate.
“… … This commander is Viscount Krell, who has come to convey the wishes of His Excellency Duke Luke.”
“okay.”
A voice without any highs or lows. Blood-red eyes that don’t show even a trace of emotion.
The other person did not introduce himself, but it was a linguistic mistake to not know his identity.
“I can’t wait to see what interesting things you’ll have to say.”
“… … Huh.”
Allen Esteban!
Count Krell bit his lip, feeling the cold sweat running down his face.
‘I never thought that in a situation like this, it would be him and not some other noble.’
There was no need to be extremely polite to someone from an enemy country, but the person he was talking to was the king.
And that sword master whose name is known throughout the continent… …!
“First of all, Duke Luke was impressed by their recklessness and foolishness in daring to invade the territory of the Federation Empire. However, he was also impressed by their courage in overcoming the fear of destruction. Therefore, he would like to send you a proposal to give you a chance.”
“Huh. A suggestion?”
“……exactly.”
He was a silver-tongued orator who enjoyed psychological warfare with his opponents, but he did not have the guts to start a psychological warfare against such a person to his face.
Because you could get your throat cut right away!
That’s why the voice that came out late was shaking a little.
“With this force of five thousand, I will deal with the force you lead.”
“Hmm.”
“I have already figured out the size of the forces you have divided. And the fact that there are only three thousand troops left in this castle.”
The count swallowed hard and continued speaking.
“I guess the purpose was to overcome the disadvantage of numbers with superhuman strength.”
“So instead of going somewhere else, let’s fight?”
“If the situation of the other sex is unstable, it is okay to run away. In that case, it will be difficult to avoid being laughed at.”
“Hoo. So you’re saying you’ll respond to provocation with provocation?”
It was a clear provocation.
No matter how much Mercury’s advantage is, and even if he has superhuman strength.
What this means is that five thousand troops are enough for someone like you.
“That sounds like it would be quite fun.”
“… … !”
But the other person didn’t care at all.
So much so that it seemed as if they were just waiting for someone to say so.
“Okay. Feel free to do so if you want.”
“This is probably the only time I’m showing off my courage.”
“You can know that by looking at the results.”
“Ugh.”
In the end, it was Viscount Krel who avoided eye contact first.
“That’s all for the story. I wish good luck to those of you who have seized even the slightest opportunity.”
“You too.”
Doo doo doo-!
The back of the Count, hurriedly turning back the way he came.
Did he know that he could have died in this position?
At first glance, the sight seemed like relief.
“… … .”
I turned around, raising the corners of my lips.
“But do I have to not kill you?”
“That bastard?”
“yes.”
George, who was absorbed in the delightful sight, asked.
It seemed that he couldn’t understand why he spared the life of that lion who had been talking so arrogantly.
But I didn’t care.
“It would have been easy to kill him in the first place.”
“Well, I guess so.”
“Then responding to that conversation might be a way.”
Did they want to confront us in this castle?
I was curious about the source of that confidence.
Putting aside their petty provocations, he said he couldn’t stand to wonder what they were going to do for the time being.
“The result won’t change anyway.”
The only difference is the timing, they are all burned to the ground without a trace.
Because you will be buried in a nameless land.
* * *
“He responded to the provocation.”
“Do I look confident?”
“Rather, they seemed to find Your Majesty’s proposal laughable and welcome it.”
“Well done.”
Duke Luke looked at the castle walls with cold eyes.
Before we knew it, the winter sun was disappearing dimly beyond the horizon.
And the black storm clouds that covered it.
That sight seemed to signal the coming of war clouds.
“Give orders to the entire army.”
“Please speak.”
“As soon as day breaks, we will begin the siege.”
I won’t let a single one go alive.
The duke muttered like this.
