Episode 301: Crossroads of choice (3)
That evening.
In his private quarters, Scott looked down at the ‘magic communicator’ with a serious expression.
“… … To report or not to report? “Will you carry out your mission as a spy or remain as Dmitri’s private soldier?”
Last ten days.
It was a time to admire Dmitri’s potential.
Although he was appalled by the monstrous stamina of his senior soldiers, Scott thought that he could not give up his mission for the safety of his family.
The pressure of the Kronos Empire was that great.
No matter how great Dmitry had shown recently, it was an undeniable fact that Kronos was the greatest power on the continent.
but.
After training in meditation, my thoughts became more complex.
Once I started feeling mana after only 3 hours, I knew this wasn’t a normal problem.
‘The Aura swordsmen looked at me and said that the Aura talent did not exist. If I can feel mana in less than a day, it wouldn’t be impossible even if it takes time for the aura to appear. What if Dmitri popularizes Aura based on Sura meditation? Dmitri will have tens of thousands of Aura swordsmen, and it is only a matter of time before he has the power to overwhelm the Kronos Empire.’
Dmitry and Kronos.
The differences between the two are obvious now, but as the years go by, Dmitry will quickly catch up with Kronos.
It was a revolution.
Just as Alexander’s Kronos had the power to overwhelm other countries by creating ‘Aura’, Dmitry will definitely lead a new future.
Moreover, according to what Chris said, isn’t Sura Shimbeop nothing more than a low-level martial art? Scott was troubled.
Knowing that Roman Dmitry is a person who thoroughly punishes his enemies, I was concerned about whether the choice to steal information was really safe.
The sun has set.
I messed up my hair and bit my nails, but I couldn’t easily come to a conclusion when it came to the safety of my family.
at last.
‘The Kronos Empire does not guarantee the safety of me and my family. They don’t care whether I’m wrong with Dmitry or not, even if things go a little wrong, but it’s clear that Dmitry won’t abandon us if we show trust until the end. Just as he carried the military uniforms of those who had fallen. I want to remain a colleague of such people.’
I made a decision.
Rather than stealing information and escaping from Dmitry.
I thought it would be a good decision for the future to contact an acquaintance in the Kronos Empire and somehow steal away my family.
Beep.
“Pike. As soon as you check my communication, take my family away without anyone knowing and run away to Dmitry. From what I can see here, Dmitry’s future is bright. I would rather risk my life for Dmitry’s bright future than dedicate myself to the Kronos Empire, which has no interest in my well-being. therefore. You too, come over here. Let us start again in Dmitry, in a country that will value us.”
Communication partner.
He was a mercenary colleague.
I had told him to prepare in advance in case of an emergency.
however.
Beep.
[Scott. We sincerely congratulate you on becoming an ‘official’ member of Dmitry.]
A voice over the communicator.
Scott dropped the communicator with a shocked look on his face when he realized that it wasn’t Pike’s voice.
Tuk.
“… … “What is this?”
Shocking situation.
For a while, he couldn’t take his eyes off the magic communication device with a mesmerized look on his face.
* * *
That time.
Chris was in his office.
‘Today is the starting point. The spies who have learned the art of Sura will choose their own future at the crossroads of choice.’
The existence of a spy.
Accepted.
While considering the possibility of the Sura meditation being leaked due to them, Roman Dmitry made the Sura meditation public.
It seemed like an intentional message.
If it were leaked, it would announce Dmitry’s majesty to the world, and at the same time, his attitude toward spies revealed Dmitry’s confidence.
And those who stole the information were going to pay the price thoroughly.
Even though some of the spies who took action first returned alive, there was no intention of sparing the lives of those who remained inside Dmitry and stole information.
Roman Dmitry.
Rewards and punishments were mentioned.
Those classified as spies were put to the test under Hao Mun’s watch.
‘My subordinates, including myself, said from the beginning to block the possibility of the Sura Mind Law being leaked, but the lord did not care about the leak. It is said that leaks are an unavoidable reality from the moment the Sura Mind Beop was revealed to the general soldiers. but. He said he would definitely hold people accountable for the results. Even though he knew that he was a spy, he chose to stand by, but there is no reason to let the enemies live any longer if they put the spy’s mission into action.’
just now.
I was briefed on Scott’s situation.
Scott thought he could avoid Dmitri’s gaze through a magic communicator, but it was impossible to connect to the desired location due to the magic interference that had been installed in advance.
What if you contacted the Kronos Empire?
The troops who opened the door and rushed in would have had their heads blown off in an instant.
Good to betray.
It was a pitch-black night.
Chris leaned back in his chair and waited for what would happen next.
It was then.
smart.
“Can I come in?”
Outside the door.
A familiar voice was heard.
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At this time, there was a high probability that the person who came to see him was a spy who had made a decision at a crossroads.
“come in.”
The door opened.
The being who entered showed a solemn expression, just as Chris had expected.
“… … “If it weren’t too late, would I have a chance to truly follow Dmitri?”
He’s right.
It was Fred, the leader of the Memphis family.
* * *
Fred.
His story was complex.
It is true that he left Kronos for the safety of his family, but that was not the whole truth.
Fred said.
“I am Emperor Kronos’ person to begin with. He took his orders and swore allegiance to the Marquis of Memphis, and was sent hither by news that Dmitry was recruiting private soldiers. To be honest, I had a lot of thoughts while staying here. I was impressed by Roman Dmitry’s determination to reveal the concept of danjeon without hesitation at a swordsmanship presentation, and seeing him treat people sincerely made me feel like I really wanted to live for Dmitry. So I risked my life. “Maybe I will die because of this choice.”
I swallowed my fear.
Fred’s eyes were trembling as he spoke.
Look like that.
Chris watched quietly.
“The people who came to Dmitry with me are not my real family. They are just actors, and the Kronos Empire is holding my family hostage. If orders are not followed properly. My family will die under terrible torture. So please do me a favor. If there is a way to save my family, please take me away. If not, please let me go like you did when you saved the spies in the 4th test. I will take the sura practice to my grave. “I will return to Kronos and find a way to save my family, and I will not betray Dmitri.”
appealed to emotions.
He wanted to live for Dmitry.
However, because he could not solve the problem facing him, he revealed the truth even though he knew it was a risky choice.
If there is no way to save your family.
It was over.
The probability that Dmitri would naively send himself back to the Kronos Empire was low.
Chris said.
“I already know what kind of person you are and that the family you brought in as Dmitri is a fake. Fred. If you really want to become Dmitri’s person, answer the questions from now on honestly. According to what we found out, there was information that Emperor Kronos treated people through ‘mental restrictions’. Have you recently lost some of your memories or felt something foreign to them? “If you have ever been, tell me the truth.”
Haomun.
They dug deep into Kronos.
While sorting through a lot of information, I obtained information that people around Emperor Kronos complained of common problems.
loss of memory.
Actions you don’t remember.
Mental limitations were evident.
The fact that the actions taken at that time were for the benefit of Emperor Kronos led to reasonable suspicion that people could be controlled through mental constraints.
People like Scott weren’t worth it.
However, in the case of Fred, I thought that he might be suffering from mental limitations without even realizing it.
Fred was surprised.
“… … there is.”
Flashes in my mind.
Recent events came to mind.
Before leaving for the Empire, his wife expressed concern, saying that his forgetfulness seemed to be worsening.
Chris stood up.
“Follow me. “Let me tell you how to live.”
* * *
moved location
It was a secret underground space, and inside it was bright as if it were daytime and many people were busy moving about.
It was an eye-opening sight.
I felt embarrassed that so many people were doing something in Dmitry’s basement on a pitch-black night.
This is right here.
It was Hao Mun’s headquarters.
After Roman Dmitry first ordered Lucas to create an intelligence guild, the size of Haomun grew rapidly over time.
As we were dealing with a huge amount of information, we needed a space to use as our home base.
All wizards, including Felix, were mobilized and a secret space was created where magical infiltration could not take place.
Those who know the truth have spoken.
If Dmitry’s workshop burns until the sun goes down, the fire in the basement never goes out.
Even when people are asleep.
Haomun’s people classified the information.
The resulting enormous information power even yielded a clue that Emperor Kronos was utilizing mental limitations.
Fred said.
“… … Can you bring me to a place like this? “If you are under mental constraints, the information in your head will be transmitted intact when control is taken away.”
“Does not matter. This place was created so that no magical energy, such as space movement magic or link, could penetrate. Even if it breaks through the magic barrier. Dmitry is not afraid to reveal himself.”
Finally.
You have reached your destination.
It was a space for conversation, and Chris, who was sitting across from Fred, got to the point.
“Let’s solve the most important problem first. If you decide to pledge your allegiance to Dmitri, members of Dmitri’s Intelligence Guild in Kronos will move to rescue your family. We cannot guarantee that there is no chance of failure. However, I have already bribed your family’s position and the people around you, and I can tell you that the probability of success is not low if you are prepared to make sacrifices.”
“When on earth do you prepare for that…” … .”
“After the 4th test. When those who apply for enlistment are on leave, we have already sorted out your information and are fully prepared for your selection. That’s what a week’s vacation meant. “Time to be fully prepared to respond to whatever choice you make when you join Dmitri.”
I was truly surprised.
Dmitry.
I wasn’t complacent.
While proceeding boldly, I was fully prepared for every detail of how I would respond.
Cheolongseong (鐵甕城).
We built a strong tower.
With Roman Dmitry at the center, the Duchy of Dmitry laid the foundations of an empire.
“And spies like you who are subject to ‘mental restrictions’ will live here for a month and break the chain of restrictions. There are already successful examples of this. Studying anti-demon (降魔) can create mental strength and gain freedom from unknown forces that limit you.”
this is.
It was Roman Dmitry’s policy.
The mental constraints used by Alexandre exert a powerful deterrent, but the study of anti-dark magic created by Shaolin was the most optimal solution to counter the constraints.
Wasn’t even the Hwanma, which terrified the martial arts faction, unable to pierce the mental power of Shaolin, who was armed with the study of Hwanma?
Destroying Shaolin.
Baek Jung-hyuk obtained their martial arts skills.
Something that was not particularly necessary in his previous life was suitable as a means to break the constraints on Alexander’s mind.
Recruiting private soldiers.
Swordsmanship presentation.
A series of processes were carried out with perfect preparation.
People were surprised by Dmitry’s boldness, but Dmitry was ready to respond to all variables.
I was impressed.
Fred asked with shaking eyes.
“… … Why are you doing this? “Do you think it’s worth taking me in and risking rescuing my family and lifting my mental constraints?”
“no.”
I laughed.
Chris, as always, put safety first.
but.
“It doesn’t matter to us how great an aura swordsman Fred is. The reason we are doing this to you, who says we will follow Dmitri, is because people who serve the lord directly are worth that much. No matter what happens to you in the future. From the moment you revealed the whole truth and swore allegiance to Dmitry, Dmitri will not abandon you.”
Moment.
I felt overwhelmed.
In the Kronos Empire, there were many uneasy days despite being at the center of power, and Chris represented Dmitri and showed how Dmitry treated his people.
These people were truly not normal.
Dmitry’s tolerance gave them strong confidence that they would leap forward to become an empire at any moment.
Fred said.
“I will follow Dmitry. From now on, I will risk my life for Dmitri.”
I poured out my sincerity.
Looking at Fred’s enthusiastic eyes, Chris smiled and stood up.
“Follow me. “If you finish studying Hangma for the next month, I will treat your family in front of me that day.”
“thank you.”
I stood up and followed him.
Fred.
From now on he was Dmitri’s man.
As he walked like that, Fred saw a man covered in blood being dragged from the other side.
“… … ?!”
I opened my eyes wide.
It had to be that way.
The being dragged by the soldiers had a very familiar face.
A man who chatted loudly with people at an inn.
A man who revealed that he was a spy and gave up the fourth test.
Dshan.
He was being dragged away in front of Fred, looking like he was dying.
fantasy,
