The Returned Sword King Decided to Become a Tyrant Chapter 217
I will burn and set my soul on fire (1)
“……what?”
The emperor asked softly, doubting what he had heard.
But it wasn’t that he didn’t understand the report right away.
“I am annihilated! I have confirmed the annihilation of the two hundred and fifty thousand troops that entered Esteban and all magic squadrons!”
“… … .”
The annihilation of two hundred and fifty thousand troops.
As I understood the unbelievable news, I couldn’t help but doubt my own ears.
Ssuk-
“Your Majesty, Your Majesty!”
The emperor leaned back on the throne as if it was collapsing.
“… … Annihilation? My soldiers were defeated by them?”
His confused mind prevented him from even realizing that the words had come out of his mouth.
Likewise, the unfocused gaze was enough to make one forget where one was.
At least that’s what the news of annihilation meant to the Emperor.
“Why on earth… … There shouldn’t have been anything wrong with my plans… … .”
The first utter defeat I’ve ever experienced in my life.
Anger and helplessness that he couldn’t even control himself… … All of these were completely new to the man named Raiden del Carrot!
In Daejeon, the atmosphere continued as if ice was forming.
If this had happened often, it would not have happened. This situation was not experienced by even the nobles in office.
And it is closely related to the loyalty that is forcibly instilled.
In the end, the quick-witted Marquis of Lucagos sent all the nobles away with a wink and faced the Emperor alone.
“Marquis of Locagos.”
“Yes, Your Majesty. I am listening. Please speak.”
The emperor looks at the man with only his eyes raised.
“The peacock.”
“……that.”
“Speak.”
The short Q&A wasn’t really much of a conversation.
Nevertheless, the opponent immediately gave the answer the emperor wanted.
“Despite using every available means of communication, we have been unable to determine whether Duke Belial is alive or dead. Likewise, it is unclear whether any of the Magical Flying Factions have survived.”
“Even you, the great wizard, haven’t figured it out yet?”
“I have no face.”
Even a great wizard cannot make the impossible possible.
It was impossible to establish long-distance communication without a medium and without knowing where the other party was or what condition he was in.
“… … We will do our best to shorten the time until communication is restored.”
That was all I could say.
“But even if that time comes, there’s no guarantee that you’ll receive the communication.”
“… … .”
It was also obvious that it was just the wind.
“The bastard is dead.”
The emperor nodded with conviction.
An intense flash of lightning and shaking mildly stronger than an earthquake were detected in the west.
It was several times more powerful than any previously detected meteor.
Could you really take it head on and still survive?
… … Even if I survive, will I be able to return to my home country safely?
The result would have been decided from the very beginning when the arch-rival, the Sword Master, failed to block the enemy magician’s casting.
The ending would be known better by Marquis Lokagos, the continent’s strongest battle magician.
“I can’t take their reckless actions lightly any longer.”
“… … .”
“Call the Tower Master of the Imperial Tower. It’s still early, but I will force ‘it’ to wake up.”
“Your Majesty?!”
Even when he heard the news of the disastrous defeat, Marquis Lokagos, who had maintained his composure, was shocked.
Another archmage of the empire.
It was because I did not understand the meaning of calling him here to wake up ‘it’.
“Your Majesty! It is still too early! If everything goes as planned, it will take at least two more years… …!”
Woohoo!
“… … !”
But at that moment, the Marquis, who had been speaking urgently, froze.
A red crystal ball flashes next to the Emperor.
“That signal… … !”
This was because communications arrived from the emergency contact network connected to the front lines.
“I guess they moved.”
In the heavy silence, the Emperor stretched out his hand, his facial muscles contorting.
“Report.”
-Your Majesty! This is serious!
“Has the King of Esteban begun his advance?”
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Since I couldn’t lead him to the base as I intended, it was a natural progression.
Despite the urgent tone in his opponent’s voice, the Emperor asked calmly.
but.
-That’s not it!
The shocking voice from beyond the communication tunnel conveyed news even more shocking than he had expected.
-Arendelle has raised an army! They are making a surprise attack across the eastern border and declaring the Empire’s judgment!
“……what?”
Arendelle moved?
Why?
-Due to the gap left during the advance, castles in the eastern border area have fallen simultaneously! We need your military support immediately!
“What the heck is that now… … .”
The emperor trailed off, not understanding the situation.
What reason would there be for them to side with Esteban? Unless they suddenly have some kind of grudge against him, they would be able to surprise him from the rear… … .
‘A silver lining?!’
… … !
At that moment.
A possibility flashed through the Emperor’s mind.
The only bond they could possibly have.
Yeah, that was one of the first times I felt something was wrong.
Bam!
“Your Majesty! Please forgive my rudeness! I have an urgent messenger from the north!”
And in the midst of that chaos, a knight with a pale expression rushed in.
“The troops that crossed the barbarian lands are heading towards the capital! These are the troops that Esteban was training in the occupied territories!”
The emperor’s eyes, looking at this, shook so much that they were visible.
It was an unfamiliar feeling.
The emotion called ‘fear’ that is felt instinctively in uncontrollable situations.
* * *
Clank- clank-
The lined up knights moved in unison, and each time, the eerie, clear sound of their armor echoed throughout the battlefield.
But in the eyes of Count Romert, who was in charge of commanding the troops, it seemed like just a will.
“Is this the weight of life I must bear?”
A voice that rings softly.
Soon, when he turned his gaze, he saw soldiers following behind him.
Among them, there will be old soldiers who are no longer fit to bear arms, and there will also be young men who would be a pity to die on the battlefield.
“Peace is something that can never be created by human will.”
But there is one thought that makes their hearts beat.
“… … That is why they took up swords.”
They will all be the same.
Gooooo-
The cold winter wind blows.
No longer are there any soldiers in fear in the stronghold of the Federal Empire.
Here there are only steps toward the future, only the confidence to take flight.
So he didn’t hesitate either.
“Do not be afraid! I will fight with you!”
To cut down the enemies and move forward for my family.
To lay the foundation of peace on that blood.
“Advance!”
At last, there, the final signal of battle was fired!
And at the same time.
“Arendelle, which took over the rear by surprise, is causing chaos in the east.”
widely-
“After the large force withdrew, the troops that rushed in completely paralyzed the north.”
widely-
A huge map drawn with the Federal Empire as the background. The red horses in the east and north respectively look like grim reapers covered in blood.
widely-
“… … .”
Then I placed the third horse in the south.
“And finally, the troops hidden on the southern coast will serve as bait to catch their attention and interest.”
“… … .”
“That’s it. This is the final operation that our Esteban designed.”
On the map thus completed, a siege net was built to suffocate the bastards.
Including the west where Esteban’s 30,000 elite soldiers are currently stationed, the situation has become such that all four directions, east, west, south, and north, are under attack simultaneously.
“I wonder what you think.”
My gaze turned to the man who had been quietly listening to the story.
Before I knew it, my eyes had curved into a curved line.
“Lord Heimdall, the great wizard of Magia.”
“… … .”
He didn’t show any change in emotion when our eyes met.
But the lips that are silently shut clearly reveal a sense of embarrassment.
“… … To be honest, it is true that I have my doubts.”
“Huh. Why?”
“If all these things happened by necessity rather than by chance, then the future that King Esteban foresaw would not be at the level of insight.”
It was exactly as he said.
Is it possible to plan such an operation just by reading the situation and preparing for it?
Could this have been possible only through prediction and consideration?
‘no.’
Heimdall, the guest who came here, was convinced.
Humans are nothing more than tiny creatures that cannot see even today. And that includes the great wizard himself, who is called a wise man and praised.
Nevertheless, things went according to plan, as if all the magic was falling into place.
Each action that seemed unrelated created a situation like a butterfly effect.
Eventually, Esteban succeeded in bringing about the desired situation before the battle.
It must have been an unbelievable story for him to come here.
“If that were possible, you would have reached a point where you could no longer be called human.”
“… … .”
“So what made it possible?”
What moves you?
The Archmage’s pure curiosity spoke volumes.
“It’s a simple question.”
To this I answered without hesitation.
“Unceasing hatred. Enmity that never wavers.”
“… … .”
“And it is my desire for revenge that I want to achieve even if it means burning everything I have.”
That’s why I’m here.
That’s why I stood on the battlefield, waiting for the final battle.
Everything was my will.
“……okay.”
Do you understand the sincerity?
Soon, the two eyes that had been locked in deep thought began to open.
“The operation to press on four directions to prevent their forces from consolidating has been successful. However, there are still tasks that must be accomplished to make it more effective.”
“The power to attack their capital in one breath.”
“Yes, that is correct. So His Majesty must have asked us to come.”
The eyes revealed through the wrinkled skin sparkled intelligently.
“So that Magia can completely control communications from the West to the capital.”
“That’s correct.”
While they are unable to move their troops in each region, they strike the capital at an unexpected moment.
That’s the end of the final operation.
It was the final battle to be fought on this land.
“All right.”
And Magia accepted the offer of help.
It was a very refreshing answer.
Perhaps it was a decision that had been made from the moment he first visited this place.
“From this moment on, their communications will be in the hands of our Magia.”
It was decided.
So Heimdall disappeared along with the wizards he brought from Magia.
And I watched the scene and slowly turned around.
“The end is near.”
This battle will determine the fate of both countries.
Also, all the past work will bear fruit here.
“Then I don’t need to hide my power any longer.”
I will reveal everything about myself and correct what is wrong.
The final moment had finally arrived.
* * *
“hmm?”
The moment when the soldiers of the Federal Empire’s capital city guarding the walls moved to change shifts.
Suddenly, I saw a cloud of dust rising from far away.
“What is that?”
“Is there a problem?”
Interest at first.
And the reaction of the soldiers who had been looking at the place with a puzzled look was shock.
“Hey, what is that!”
Doo doo doo doo!
The army of tens of thousands of people running in formation was gradually approaching from beyond the horizon.
And I have never heard any reports of a legion passing through the capital at this hour. That could only mean one thing.
“I’m the enemy!”
“Esteban’s soldiers are coming for the capital!”
Ding ding ding-!
Only then did the walls, which should have been going on without a hitch, start to move busily.
To be exact, it must have been a surprise attack that caught them off guard.
