Episode 363: The End of the Civil War (2)
The waiting time was long.
The Marquis of Belfir conveyed his intention to talk to Dmitri, but could not sit still for fear that something might go wrong.
The water has already spilled.
I wouldn’t have known it if I hadn’t contacted him, but from the moment I made the decision, I had to somehow create a path for my future life in my relationship with Roman Dmitry.
How long did I wait?
Communication was finally established.
[Marquis of Belfir. What business did you contact me for?]
I was so embarrassed.
Roman Dmitry’s cold voice once again reminded me of their relationship, but it was Marquis Belfir who I was disappointed with right now.
Relationships so far? Pride as a person in power? The desire for survival suppressed everything.
“… … Let me tell you my thoughts straight to the point. I do not believe that the reason Roman Dmitry spared my life was to show mercy. You must have clear intentions. I would like to share that intention and talk about the future. Of course, I know very well that I don’t like it. But I am sure that a conversation with me will definitely benefit Dmitry.”
He said it in a strong tone.
In order to express himself, the Marquis of Belfir actively put himself forward.
[I don’t like people who just talk loudly. I’ll give you 10 minutes. In the meantime, prove your worth.]
Why?
Beyond the screen.
Roman Dmitry seemed to be looking down at himself with an arrogant look on his face.
I swallowed my dry saliva.
Although the other party was not very friendly, I still got a chance to speak.
That alone was reason enough to give my all to this call.
“There are some truths in Valhalla that are kept confidential. People believe that Emperor Valhalla, the 14th son, suddenly rebounded without any sign. That’s not true. I also recently learned that the previous emperor had already expressed his intention to hand over his position to his 14th son through an official document. So, this means that it is safe to say that the special power possessed by the current Emperor of Valhalla originated from the previous Emperor. It is still a mystery why the previous emperor chose his 14th son and passed on the position through rebellion rather than the normal way. One thing is certain… … .”
I paused.
After inducing the other person’s expectations, I gave strength to my words.
“The dangerous rumor that the Emperor of Valhalla might be related to Kronos is not true. I, too, do not know the exact truth about the Valhalla Emperor or the level of his special power. Even though I have served the Emperor of Valhalla for a long time, he is still a difficult person, but I know quite a few truths that others cannot know. Not only that, there are many nobles who follow me in Valhalla. Those who fear the Emperor of Valhalla usually rely on me a lot, and thanks to that, my power is at a level that can have a tremendous impact on the current landscape of Valhalla.”
This was the weakness of the reign of terror.
The Emperor of Valhalla practiced coercive politics without caring about the opinions of his subordinates, and as a result, the Marquis of Belfir naturally formed a faction.
If the emperor’s power had remained intact, such power would have had no meaning.
but.
It was different now.
In a situation where the emperor’s status was shaken, the nobles of Valhalla had no choice but to listen to the words of Marquis Belfir.
“I won’t ask for much. When the rebels overthrow the Emperor of Valhalla and declare a new era, please help me maintain my current power. I don’t think it’s a very damaging business for Dmitry and the rebels. “Instead of giving up part of it, this is an opportunity to take control of this tense battlefield at once.”
His remarks were persuasive.
last few days.
Marquis Belfir pondered the repercussions of his decision countless times and thought about ways to persuade Roman Dmitry.
And I concluded that it was quite possible.
It is well known that Roman Dmitry treats his enemies cruelly, but from the moment he saved his life, contrary to popular rumors, he believed that there was an exception.
I did the best I could.
Now it’s Roman Dmitry’s turn.
While I was waiting for a positive answer, I heard something perplexing over the communicator.
[I heard the story well. However, I had no intention of accepting you from the beginning.]
* * *
Moment.
My heart sank.
What on earth does this mean?
You had no intention of accepting yourself from the beginning.
In embarrassment, Marquis Belfir stammered.
“Well, what do you mean? If there was nothing you wanted from me, there would be no reason to keep me alive in the Imperial Palace of Valhalla. If you killed Belfir, the center of Valhalla’s power. “Roman Dmitri would have clearly benefited from the fear that would spread among the nobles of Valhalla.”
With that confidence.
I picked up the magic communicator.
Because I believed that I had something I wanted, I thought hard for several days to come up with an attractive proposal.
[You significantly overestimate yourself.]
I laughed.
Same picture as now.
I expected it.
Although it was intentional and guided, he painted a different picture from the Marquis of Belfir.
[I do not reject those who face reality and cling to the powerful. I believe that such groups are a necessary part of becoming a great country, but I have clear standards for how I treat people. Did you cross the line or not? Is there room for forgiveness or not? Marquis of Belfir. What standards do you think you meet?]
“Yeah… … .”
I was speechless.
Past things.
My bad relationship with Dmitri came to mind.
Starting with the attempt to assassinate him by inviting him to the Valhalla festival, the Marquis of Belfir had a significant influence on the entire process of summoning Kronos.
I chewed my lip in an ominous mood.
If you think about it, the Marquis Belfir could not be seen as having anything to do with the Kronos Warp incident that made Dmitri angry.
then.
Why did you keep yourself alive?
No matter how much I thought about it, I couldn’t find an answer to that question.
“What on earth do you want from me! “Please tell me the truth!”
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I shouted out of frustration.
And the answer that came back shocked him.
[As you said, you are a being of considerable influence within Valhalla. So I kept you alive. I have created deep distrust between you and the Emperor of Valhalla, and made it impossible for you to return to the Emperor of Valhalla.]
From beginning to end.
It was intentional.
It didn’t just end with a simple split due to distrust, but I also pictured what would happen after that in my head.
[Fifteen days from now. I will send a record of my communications with you to the Emperor of Valhalla. What are you thinking and what suggestions did you make to me to take down the Valhalla imperial family? I will reveal all the contents of the magical communication we exchanged. Marquis of Belfir. Since you have influence, I thought there was a better way to do it than to have blood on my hands. And the fact that I induced your actions is not that important. The Emperor of Valhalla, who will hear this magical communication, will express his anger at your sincerity.]
I was in shock.
Roman Dmitry forced the harsh truth on the bewildered Marquis Belfir.
[So, from now on, in order to survive, do whatever you can to overthrow the Emperor of Valhalla. If the power of the Valhalla Emperor is still alive after fifteen days. Not to me, but to the Emperor of Valhalla, you will surely die.]
* * *
Tuk.
Communication was cut off.
Marquis Belfir shouted urgently, but Roman Dmitry did not bother to continue the conversation with him.
“People become desperate when they are pushed to the edge.”
Marquis of Belfir.
Accepting him is one way.
However, even at that time, the Marquis of Belfir must have thought about the emergency situation and constantly thought of ways to survive.
So I blocked the escape route.
If defeating the Emperor of Valhalla was the only way to survive, he had no choice but to gather all his strength to achieve his goal.
And above all.
I didn’t really want to spare the Marquis of Belfir.
Roman Dmitry’s mercy was enough to keep him alive for a few more days.
Self-reliance is an act of self-reliance.
The plate was laid.
In a situation where Valhalla is gnawing at each other from within, the Valhalla Imperial Family will experience a truly unprecedented crisis.
‘Can the rebellion succeed?’
Hernad’s rebels.
People who riot.
Dmitry’s Allied Forces in the North.
Coalition of Kingdoms on the Western Front.
Finally, the traitor within.
The picture was perfect.
Although he had enough power to bring down most countries, his thoughts changed after experiencing the Emperor of Valhalla firsthand.
‘The Marquis of Belfir told the Emperor of Valhalla that there was a mysterious truth. What it is cannot be determined even by Hao Wen’s intelligence, but what is certain is that he is much more powerful than revealed. He can turn the tide. Just as Kronos mobilized unknown power like the wizard of the 8th circle, the Emperor of Valhalla will not fall like this.’
It was a certainty.
Meeting at the imperial palace.
The Emperor of Valhalla chose to run away, but there was no fear of death in his eyes.
It was a narrow difference.
In a situation where he could have died if he had made even the slightest mistake, his indifferent and empty eyes looked at Roman Dmitry without wavering.
In his past life, Roman Dmitry had experienced people like him several times. Beings who were nothing could never show such eyes.
blast furnace.
The possibility that the rebellion would fail was calculated.
Since Valhalla has been pushed to the limit, whatever the outcome will be, it will inevitably be directly linked to Dmitry’s benefit.
‘There is only one variable that can occur from now on.’
Kronos.
Only their intervention will be able to save Valhalla from the abyss of chaos.
* * *
a few days ago.
Cairo Western Front.
The commander there, the Marquis Vandenberg, watched closely the movements of the Kronos Empire army visible across the border.
“I guess it’s strange.”
last few days.
Valhalla was truly a crucible of chaos.
If the Kronos Empire wanted to solve the problem of Valhalla, the normal response would have been to immediately cross the border and attack Cairo.
It is said that they suffered great damage from the last ceasefire negotiations.
If it were a union between Valhalla and Kronos, there was no reason for the Kronos Empire to just sit on the sidelines.
however.
There was no significant change.
The sight of troops moving only in the name of training gave the Marquis of Vandenberg a rather ominous feeling.
‘The Kronos Empire is a warlike country. There is no reason for a country of scoundrels who held their opponents accountable even when they made mistakes, to bow down to this level after a single defeat. They clearly have some kind of conspiracy. I don’t know what it is, but it’s not something that the Kronos Empire will be happy about just because it’s standing by.’
Western Front.
In the meantime, I experienced all kinds of dirty things with Kronos.
With his instincts strongly warning him, the Marquis of Vandenberg immediately sent a message to Roman Dmitry.
[Kronos, I think we need to figure out their intentions.]
The game has changed.
It is not a passive attitude that waits for the enemy to make a move.
Now he was actively trying to disrupt the enemy’s plans.
A few days later.
At Roman Dmitry’s orders, one person headed to the Kronos Empire.
* * *
The capital of Kronos.
The warp gate there lit up brightly.
Hwaak-
Cheekcheok.
Kronos’ soldiers.
They showed an ugly look.
The person coming through the warp gate now was one of the people considered dangerous in the Kronos Empire.
yet.
Surrounded by light, a man walked forward.
“Wow. “This is why long-distance warp is difficult.”
The identity of the man.
It was Count Fabius.
He looked around and smiled.
‘That’s right. The look in those kids’ eyes is scary.’
To the Kronos Empire.
He received orders from Roman Dmitry.
Even though he knew it was a very dangerous task, Count Fabius spoke in a harsh voice to the knight who came to meet him.
“I heard a rumor that Emperor Kronos has entered into rest. So, please direct me to whoever has the power to make decisions at Kronos. Ah, I’ll warn you in advance, if you bring the kids who are not very good, we will return without delay. To be clear, it must be someone who has the power to make decisions.”
I scratched my stomach.
With an attitude so bold as to be absurd.
The expression of the driver who came to meet him became even colder.
fantasy,
