The Returned Sword King Decided to Become a Tyrant Chapter 207
Madness (1)
[The Holy Nation’s spear will only be aimed at the apostates who have turned their backs on Roena and the black magicians who assist them.]
That night, a declaration was made that shocked the continent of the Holy Empire.
The Marquis de Vidor spoke to them on behalf of the King as they communicated with the royal family.
-As Esteban wishes. The Holy Nation will not regard this war as a mere conflict.
“Then can we take it that the Pope has decided to fully support the war?”
-That’s right.
The opponent across the communication tunnel is Archpriest Garden, whom the Marquis also knows well.
In some ways, they were old-fashioned and closed-minded people. But once these two people met, their conversation progressed at a rapid pace.
-First, we plan to send additional troops to assist in direct combat, separate from the Holy Nation healing priests that were dispatched previously.
“If you are talking about troops… … If you are sending troops, does that include the Paladins?”
-Not only the paladins, but also the priests will be included.
“okay.”
And the first one is the dispatch of troops.
It meant that they would act not as a simple ally, but as a participating country.
But who is the Marquis Vidor?
‘Dispatch means that we will intervene in the war, but it only means that we will add strength to this side.’
A man who raised George, a master of the leftovers, and who worked under ‘that’ king for many years.
They were no longer lower-class nobles who could just move around passively like before.
‘……then.’
For such a Marquis, it was quite easy to read their true intentions.
“It seems like you are saying that the opinions of the high priests are not yet unified… … Am I wrong?”
-… … .
“As expected.”
Silence is affirmation.
Marquis Vidor nodded and explained the situation in the Holy Empire.
“The justification has been made, and there must have been a need to take active action. However, even in this situation, the fact that the initiative is being handed over under the pretext of ‘dispatch’ means that the opinion of the high priests is still dominant and that we should wait and see.”
-… … I’m embarrassed, but it really is true.
The High Priest of Garden answered in a subdued voice, as if he were apologetic.
But that was the international situation.
– Originally, before this decision, only the knights were supposed to be dispatched to judge the warlocks. If they were to start moving in earnest, that would have been the best option.
“The Pope was concerned that this fight would escalate into a continental war.”
-If the Holy Nation raises troops, the Federal Empire will not sit still either.
The reason Esteban was able to continue his victories against the Federal Empire was not only because of the surprise attacks, but also because they were taking it easy.
‘There’s no way they’d be surprised by a mere 30,000-strong advance party and raise an army.’
They were a powerful empire that swallowed up half of the northern continent.
And the land they have is dozens of times larger than Esteban’s!
If we raise soldiers along with the large force moving south from the north, the number may reach a million, if not more.
‘Then it would be Esteban who would be in trouble.’
Of course, even if it wasn’t just about consideration for Esteban, that fact wouldn’t change.
-If there is one thing that is fortunate, it is that thanks to the help of His Majesty the King of Esteban, the goal of the Holy Nation was narrowed down to one place.
“Are you saying that you were able to concentrate the troops that were originally supposed to be scattered to eliminate the warlocks?”
-That’s correct. All the knights that the Holy Nation was planning to dispatch right now were the ones to be mobilized for the extermination operation. It was decided to add priests to that.
Even though they were unable to raise troops in the end, it was no different from showing the greatest possible sincerity.
As the Archpriest of Garden, that fact was truly regrettable.
But it was a story that the Marquis could not understand.
“But why did you decide to help and then apologize to Esteban?”
-……hmm?
“Heh heh, did you really think Esteban was hoping for more proactive help?”
-That, that’s… … .
I could sense the other person’s confusion over the phone.
Of course you would have thought so.
A fight between an empire that rules over half of the northern continent and a weak country.
Naturally, it was a common-sense post-war relationship that everyone wanted the allies to participate in the war more than anyone else… … .
But this side thought differently.
“If the Holy Land moves as you said, it will be Esteban who will be in trouble.”
-That, that’s true, but… … .
“That is why His Majesty the King did not wish for the Holy Nation to participate in the war from the beginning.”
No, I’m not saying I didn’t want it, exactly.
The Marquis Vidor shook his head and corrected his words.
“From the beginning, we never even considered the variable called the Holy Empire. This war is fought with just our Esteban’s power.”
-… … !
All situations must be controlled from ‘his’ hands.
All other variables that could change the situation are blocked.
‘That is the decision my lord has made.’
Even if it is in the name of helping allies.
There was not a single shred of doubt in the eyes of Marquis Vidor, who believed and followed it.
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“Think about it simply. It will take a long time for the personnel departing from the Holy Land to reach the battlefield anyway.”
-Yes, that’s right. If we send more troops than this, it will take more than a month.
“Then, as you said, it would be to Esteban’s advantage to decide to provide quick support by sending only a small number of people.”
-……her.
The other party remained silent for a moment, but seemed to have accepted the situation.
Well, it’s actually good, so what would they have to say?
‘Come to think of it, this personality is gradually becoming like his.’
The Marquis’s shoulders shrugged.
“In any case, if you are willing to support us with high-level troops, such as priests and paladins, I have no reason to refuse. Please send them to the capital of Esteban as soon as possible.”
-Okay, I understand. That’s what Esteban meant, so I’ll make sure to convey it… … Hmm?
At that moment, Archpriest Garden suddenly felt something strange in the conversation just now and expressed his wonder.
-You mean the capital, not the western part of the Federation Empire you occupied?
“Yes.”
-Oh, are you planning on having them move with the royal soldiers? But I am sure that all the troops there were dispatched by your king… … .
“That is not the reason. However, you can think of it as His Majesty’s will.”
-… … The King’s will.
No matter how hard you try to guess the underwear, it’s meaningless.
‘Because there’s no way the criminal could notice that insight that’s close to precognition.’
And so the communication connection ends.
The Marquis looked at the magic ball that was gradually fading away with a hardened look in his eyes.
* * *
“The Holy Empire has begun to intervene.”
The voice that spoke about the current situation was calm and composed, as if discussing pleasure. However, the content itself was extremely grim.
“And now that the Duke of the Empire is dead, they don’t even show any sign of moving.”
Chalang-
The Emperor of the Federal Empire licked his lips as he shifted his crossed legs.
Then the bath water that had risen to my stomach started to shake loudly as if it was screaming.
“Then who should I send next to kill that bastard?”
“… … .”
“Why don’t you start by saying something?”
“… … .”
The bodies of the maids waiting to take care of the bath trembled. Their eyes were all thoroughly covered with black blindfolds.
“Tsk.”
The emperor murmured as if he did not like the sight that seemed bizarre at first glance.
“I thought only your eyes were blocked, but it looks like your ear holes are blocked as well.”
Of course, a mere maid would not dare to express her opinion to the emperor.
Even the one who made me wear that weird blindfold was me.
However, the fact that he is still acting capriciously means that he is not happy with the situation.
In this way, the emperor enjoyed the warmth he felt faintly in silence.
After a while.
-Your Majesty the Emperor. I hear that preparations for the meeting are complete.
“I see.”
with a splash-
The emperor rose to his feet at the voice of his attendant.
Then the maids who had been waiting came over and pushed in a towel.
“Your Majesty, here is a towel to wipe you dry. Please wait a moment and I will bring you some clothes to wear.”
“No need. Do it yourself.”
Bam-
“……ah.”
The emperor slapped the maid’s hand away as if brushing away something that was bothersome.
Then the maid holding the towel flinched in embarrassment.
At that moment, the blindfold covering the maid’s face was tilted askew.
“……oh!”
For a moment, I was bewildered by the sudden pouring of light.
What came into view of the maid, who was hastily adjusting her blindfold, was the emperor’s body, his chest dyed pitch black.
“Huh?”
… … and then a moment.
Their eyes met in a moment that seemed to have stopped.
“I saw it.”
“Your Majesty… … That is… … .”
“Not only did you disobey my orders not to remove your blindfold, but you also saw the Emperor’s body with your own two eyes?”
“Ha, just this once, please… … .”
Kwajik!!
Choaack!
“Whoa!”
The maid’s screams were heard along with the eerie sound of flesh being torn apart.
The other maids, still blindfolded, could not see what had happened.
But they all lowered their heads and didn’t even move their lips.
He instinctively realized that if he stepped forward, it would not be an issue that could be resolved with his own life alone.
‘S, save me… … .’
‘I want to get out of here… …!’
A feeling of fear as if one were trapped in hell.
The blindfold covering their eyes was both the Emperor’s command and the lifeline that protected them.
“Just clean it up later.”
“… … Yes, Your Majesty.”
The emperor left the bathroom, leaving the maids behind.
After that, he leisurely wiped the blood that had splattered on his body, put on his clothes, and went out.
As soon as they arrived at Daejeon, the nobles who had been lined up bowed their heads.
“… … Infinite glory to the united empire. I greet you, His Majesty the Emperor of Carrot.”
“Report.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
The first to speak was Count Breche, who was watching over the western part of the empire.
“This time, they haven’t made any moves. Judging from the fact that communication was cut off after that, it seems they’ve taken over Galt Castle, but that was within the expected range.”
“They came all the way inside and are still sitting still… … .”
“As we expected, their advance party appears to have suffered heavy damage from the Duke.”
“… … .”
The Emperor did not even respond to those words. I do not know how it was available, but information from that direction was literally cut off completely.
It is not an easy task in common sense, and since the correct information is not being conveyed, the current sound is just a prediction.
But he knew better than anyone that it was the most reasonable inference.
‘In a fight between superhumans, experience is important.’
Traces left by a peacock that swallowed medicine.
There was no way a guy who had just become a Sword Master could handle that.
Of course, the death of the Duke and the Warlock was unexpected, but since they had been steadily crushing their forces, there was no problem.
“… … But I don’t hear the news I should hear.”
“… … .”
“Isn’t it clearly a detection magic used in ancient times? The completion of a magic that can identify their formation and numbers?”
“That, that… … .”
This time, the Emperor’s gaze was directed to where the Imperial Tower’s executives were.
Among them, the president of the academy in charge of research on ancient magic quickly bowed his head at the emperor’s gaze.
“Well, actually, if the theory is correct, we should have developed color magic long ago. But an unexpected variable has arisen.”
“Variable?”
“The truth is… … a member of the academy who was researching color magic disappeared without a trace along with the magical information. I remember that he was originally a person with no presence, but I didn’t think he would disappear so suddenly… … .”
“under.”
He went missing?
And you just found out now?
“I clearly remember that the relevant order was given a month ago?”
“Oh, I’m sorry!”
“What you need to be talking about here is not an apology.”
Ouch!
At the same time that the president’s body trembled, the emperor’s eyes turned cold.
“How presumptuous of you to dare to abandon your duty and run away as a member of the Imperial Tower.”
“Yes, that’s right.”
“They said the missing member of the academy had information on ancient magic. Find him.”
“… … !”
“Give me four days.”
Find it somehow and revive the ancient detection magic.
What he meant was simple.
-If not, I will kill you.
“… … .”
The emperor’s voice was heard above the head of the president of the academy, who was trying hard to calm his trembling body.
“But what’s his name?”
“His name is… … .”
The president answered quickly, fearing he would be late.
“Layton… …! I am a researcher who lived in Trekka, the former capital of the imperial family.”
