Episode 402 Conquest of the Continent (1)
Hector.
There, brutal battles were repeated every day.
The Valhalla Empire trying to break through and the Hector Kingdom trying to stop it.
Seeing the enemies pouring into the collapsed castle wall, Edwin Hector unleashed magic by squeezing out the mana of the circle.
“Fire Storm.”
Beetle.
My body was shaking.
A powerful swirling flame swept over the enemies, but their mana was instantly depleted and they almost collapsed to the ground.
But I gritted my teeth and held on.
He knew that if he showed even the slightest signs of wavering, the soldiers’ will would weaken, so he did not lose his strong appearance even with a haggard complexion.
“Use the shield soldiers to buy some time! “The Celestial Wizards will have time to recover their mana and attempt a counterattack once again!”
“All right.”
The battlefield heated up.
Hector has been fighting his own war.
Although Dmitry’s reinforcements arrived, it was not enough to change the tide of the war, and they somehow held on thanks to Edwin Hector’s command ability and the power of the sky wizards.
But even that has now reached its limit.
Seeing Edwin Hector breathing heavily, Butler shouted at him as he cut down the enemy.
“Prince! I can’t hold on any longer. If this continues, the very foundation of Hector’s kingdom may collapse.”
Border.
Hector poured all his power into it.
In a situation that could lead not just to a single defeat but to complete downfall, Butler first proposed a retreat.
Hector had had enough.
There was no one in the world who could criticize them for holding the Valhalla Empire back for over ten days.
but.
Edwin Hector did not retreat.
He met Butler’s gaze and showed intense desire.
“We cannot back down.”
“Prince!”
“It’s not a passenger plane. This is what we must do. Butler. If we give up our borders to the Valhalla Empire and withdraw, what future will we have left? One loss will topple us like dominoes. And the actions of the Valhalla Empire will have a huge impact on Dmitri. That’s why you have to endure. This war is not simply a matter of discussing victory or defeat; the moment of defeat, it will directly lead to the downfall of the kingdom. Fire Arrow!”
Pot.
Grumbling.
It caused a flame.
Edwin Hector showed a pale complexion as he climbed up the castle wall and burned his enemies.
“Look at the essence. If Dmitry falls, everything is over. The disappearance of the horse that could stand against the Kronos Empire means that Hector must repeat the same pain he experienced when his crops failed. We will not be afraid of sacrifice. If Dmitry’s chances of victory increase by holding on, I will do whatever it takes to stop the enemy. Even if the entire Hector is engulfed in fire. “That is the only way Hector can survive.”
He knew it too.
A hopeless reality.
Edwin Hector was a smart man, and because he predicted the future, he had no choice but to fight foolishly.
Hector’s future.
Dmitri had to be accompanied.
If Kronos, who casually uses black magic for his own ambitions, conquers the continent, Hector’s people will suffer repeatedly.
It was unacceptable.
Even if Hector’s history later remembers him as a foolish leader, he only did what he had to do.
Flash.
Butler cut down the enemy.
He, who was already drenched in blood, spoke with a calm face.
“… … All right. “No matter what decision the prince makes, I will stay by his side until the end.”
they.
They were beings born from a history of defeat.
Since Hector took power when the country was not in good condition, their lives as powerful people were not that easy.
However, I did not want to become a traitor who abandoned the country.
If Butler had such a weak mind, he would have grabbed the hand of the Valhalla Empire when it secretly reached out to him a long time ago.
Contrary to strong will.
The reality was cruel.
With the walls collapsing in various places and enemies continuing to push in, it seemed like there was no hope for the border.
It was then.
“Prince Edwin! You won! Roman Dmitry wins!”
A signal soldier comes running in a hurry.
Everyone’s attention was instantly focused, and the signal soldier spoke the information he had just heard with a very flushed expression.
“Dmitry has completely defeated Kronos! And in the process, he just clearly heard the report that he had killed Emperor Alexander!”
In those words.
‘It’s not over yet.’
closely.
Edwin Hector clenched his fists tightly.
* * *
Dmitry’s victory.
The tide of war has turned.
In an instant, the kingdom union took hold, and a video conference was held immediately at Roman Dmitry’s order.
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Southern Three Kingdoms.
Hector.
Cairo.
Dmitry.
All important people attended.
Because he had been informed of the meeting’s contents in advance, King Redford was the first to react with concern.
[…] … Do you really intend to continue the war like this? War is something that ultimately eats away at my flesh. If we cannot save the situation that Kronos provided as an excuse, the situation cannot be reversed later.]
[I am also like King Redford. The opponent’s power is still intact. The empire’s atrocities deserve to be punished, but there is a need to think carefully and judge.]
King Umberto also added his words.
It was advice.
It was not simply a case of withdrawing out of fear, but a question of whether it was really necessary.
Conquering the continent was not an easy matter.
If we could prepare a suitable position against Kronos and Valhalla, we could end the war like this, but if we pushed them to the edge, we didn’t know what the rat in the poison would do.
Roman Dmitry said.
“The reason I want to take advantage of this opportunity is because the command systems of both Kronos and Valhalla have collapsed. Valhalla has lost its emperor. After going through a difficult time called the rebellion and barely regaining peace, they were driven to the battlefield by sudden chaos. Count Snowdin, who currently leads Valhalla, has not completely taken control of Valhalla. In recognition of his contributions, he is temporarily performing the duties of acting emperor, but he has no power to lead the people when the truth about Kronos has been revealed.”
Conquest of the continent.
It’s not an emotional judgment.
After reflecting on the situation and thinking it through, I made a decision.
“The same goes for Kronos. Kronos had formed a solid power centering on the emperor, but he must have been in great shock when Alexander revealed his existence. Now that it has been revealed that the emperor who ruled Kronos was nothing more than a puppet, there will be internal strife for the time being. So I made a decision. As time goes by, their chaos will stabilize and they will create new risk factors to survive in the new power system. Now is your chance. “If we destroy the two empires that have become sand castles, we can eliminate all visible danger.”
All screens.
Representatives from each country swallowed their words.
I agreed.
It was definitely a good opportunity, but it was so dangerous that I couldn’t follow it willingly.
[Can I ask you one question?]
It was Edwin Hector.
Although his loyalty had already been accepted, since it was a public event, Roman Dmitry also showed courtesy.
“Please speak.”
[I also admit that it is a good opportunity. However, the current situation in the kingdom union is not very good. It is possible to fend off enemies within its own territory, but it cannot afford to cross its borders. How on earth do you plan to bring down the two empires? The moment you enter enemy territory, the nature of the war will be completely different from before.]
It was a valid question.
Eyes were focused.
If they answered Edwin Hector’s question perfectly, they intended to follow Roman Dmitry.
“The method is simple.”
The moment I defeated Alexandre.
Things have changed.
“Alexandr was a 9th circle wizard. Now that you’ve defeated such a being, how do you think ‘that’ being seen by your enemies? “From now on, I will exploit people’s fears.”
fear.
It was a weapon that was more lethal than anything else and could put an end to the war.
* * *
A few days later.
Enemies appeared on the Kronos border.
Baron Lorello, the new commander in charge of guarding the border, swallowed dryly as he looked at the enemies.
“… … “How can we stop this?”
lately.
An order came from above.
The order was to first prevent Dmitry’s attack by any means possible, as the issue related to Alexander was being confirmed.
As Baron Lorello, he couldn’t help but feel frustrated.
According to the news from the battlefield, the opponent was a demon on the battlefield, but Baron Lorello had no intention of simply opening the way.
The reason he was placed here.
Baron Lorello was a fierce patriot.
He was assigned as a new commander because he was someone who foolishly held on to his position even in the face of a daunting reality.
Unlike him.
The soldiers were anxious.
With a pale, exhausted face, he looked at the battlefield, trying to calm his trembling body.
Sluggishly clumsy.
The Kingdom Alliance soldiers stopped walking.
And then.
A man walked out.
It was Roman Dmitry.
At a time when people’s anxiety was growing, Roman Dmitry looked over the castle walls and raised his voice.
“I am Dmitry’s Roman Dmitry. An hour from now I plan to attack you. We will tear down the walls and slaughter all enemies in sight. But before that, I will give you one chance.”
On the castle wall.
The soldiers murmured.
What an opportunity.
It was an unexpected development for them.
“The current Emperor Kronos was Alexander’s puppet. Alexander was a devil who dabbled in black magic while living an eternal life, and during that time he committed many evil deeds that should not have been committed as a human being. Let me ask you. Even after knowing the truth about Kronos, are you willing to sacrifice your life for the emperor? “If you are willing to fight for the devil who sacrifices even human souls for his personal desires, then take up arms and defend your position.”
I touched on the reverse.
Alexandre’s existence was the most important issue currently causing confusion in Kronos.
“But if you want a new life. Open the gate within one hour. “If you show your will to fight until the end with the castle gates tightly closed, then I will kill you all without leaving a single person alive.”
With that said, finally.
Roman Dmitry walked away without hesitation.
* * *
Inside the castle.
People divided into two factions fought a fierce war of words.
The opposition said:
“You must never open the gate.”
“We are the people of Kronos. If we open the gate and let Dmitry in, how will we be able to live in the future? The future of traitors who abandon their country is nothing but miserable. “We may be able to overcome the crisis right now, but the day a cease-fire negotiation is concluded, we will be branded as traitors and will be put in a position of nothing.”
“Let’s fight until the end. “Isn’t this the territory of the empire?”
they.
I believed in the empire.
As a member of the greatest power on the continent, I could not yet accept defeat.
Then a man pounded his chest in frustration.
“Are you all crazy? The opponent is Roman Dmitry. This is a monster that instantly cut down the 9th circle wizard, Alexandre, and slaughtered hundreds of thousands of imperial troops. How on earth are you going to survive against such a monster? Do you all have any special methods? “I guarantee you, this place will be destroyed in less than a day.”
his name.
It was Hermann.
A soldier from the Kronos Empire, he raised his voice against people of higher rank than him.
“Think rationally. Even when the Kronos Empire was strong, Kronos never won a single victory against Roman Dmitry. And why did Roman Dmitry appear at the border with his troops after his great victory? His goal is not to negotiate a simple ceasefire like last time. “Foolishly shouting out patriotism against him who has come with the intention of putting an end to Kronos is tantamount to suicide.”
“Be careful what you say!”
Between people.
Baron Lorello appeared.
He, who was listening to the fierce war of words, spoke with a stern expression.
“I know what you’re worried about. However, the long history of the Kronos Empire has always been decorated with victories. I think this time is no different. “It is clearly an unfavorable situation, but I think there is a good reason why the Marquis of Memphis ordered a desperate fight.”
I looked around at the soldiers.
As he walked, he revealed his strong will.
“We are Kronos. He is the ruler of the continent, and he is a predator who cannot live by bowing down to guys like Dmitri. However, if you are swayed by words encouraging surrender, don’t you feel sorry for the ancestors who created the current Kronos? Fight. Protect it. “If we risk our lives and dedicate ourselves to Kronos, our glory as the greatest power on the continent will always shine brightly for us.”
It took hold of people.
Whatever the truth about Kronos.
Baron Lorello placed the country’s safety first.
Kneeling before Dmitry and begging for mercy was an option he could never accept.
I took a step back.
From now on, we had to busily prepare for Mercury.
But then.
Deep.
“… … ?!”
Baron Lorello widened his eyes.
Let’s lower our gaze.
I could see the red-stained chest and the tip of the sword sticking out.
The moment I looked back with trembling eyes, I saw Hermann, stabbed in the back by evil.
“Baron Lorello. We are just a people. Just because we cry out for patriotism, the glory of Kronos does not enrich our lives. So, I have to live for now.”
dump.
Baron Lorello has fallen.
As the blood spread from him, the shocked soldiers of Kronos could not bear to say anything.
Hermann drew his sword.
He roughly shook off the blood and shouted at people.
“The water has already spilled. “If you don’t want to die like this, open the gate right now!”
Only 30 minutes.
Before the one hour predicted by Roman Dmitry had passed, Kronos opened the castle gate wide and announced his intention to surrender.
that.
It was an unpredictable variable for the leaders of Kronos.
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