Episode 405: Conquest of the Continent (4)
The moment Alexander died.
The Marquis of Memphis came to a conclusion after much deliberation.
‘There is currently no way to stop Roman Dmitri with the power of the Kronos Empire. It is a reality that must be accepted. The union between Kronos and Valhalla is still alive and well, but it will likely run out as time goes by.’
It was a simple problem.
Roman Dmitry.
If there was no way to defeat the monster that killed Alexander, the war was only a matter of time, and the winner was certain.
Moreover, Valhalla is rapidly shaking from within.
As the Marquis of Memphis, he did not want to risk his life and political life in this dangerous fight.
he is.
It was a parasite on the strong.
If a new trend was heading toward Roman Dmitri, I thought it would not be a bad idea to jump on the bandwagon just as I supported Emperor Kronos.
So I headed to the imperial palace.
After confirming the condition of Emperor Kronos, who was still alive, they secretly completely occupied the imperial palace.
And now.
The Marquis of Memphis held out his hand first.
His voice was confident and confident, and he didn’t feel the slightest sense of shame in the situation where he was proposing a deal.
[Roman Dmitry. As you know, war is an act of eating each other’s flesh. We admit that the current situation in the Kronos Empire is not good, but even so, in order to completely occupy this large land mass, Dmitry must also take damage. Compromise within a reasonable range. If you take Emperor Kronos into your hands, Roman Dmitri can earn the title of hero who brought down the empire. I will assist Dmitry on his path to becoming an empire. However, please acknowledge my existence.]
It was a contrarian idea.
Emperor Kronos.
Alexander.
If the people who led the war died, the Marquis of Memphis calculated that he could pass the blame on to them and take the vacant position of power.
What a beautiful thing this is.
For a while, he lived like a dog for the emperor, but in return for his loyalty to Roman Dmitry, he was able to become the king of a country.
It was certain.
It was a more beautiful ending than a desperate fight.
And if he had Roman Dmitri on his back, he could also suppress the nobles of Kronos who would take his place.
[If you wish, I will formally apologize on behalf of Kronos as a war criminal country. For me this is the best. Wouldn’t it be better for both sides to resolve the issue through appropriate compromise rather than making things difficult by going to war with Kronos until the end? The Kronos Empire is ready to accept new and changing trends.]
Passed the choice.
I didn’t think about rejection.
When I saw Roman Dmitry’s actions leading to surrender, I was convinced that he too wanted this ending.
All Dmitry had to do was swallow the plate he had made.
In a situation where Dmitry had nothing to lose, the Marquis of Memphis calmly waited for Roman Dmitry’s answer.
however.
“refuse.”
A firm answer.
At the voice coming from beyond the screen, a crack appeared on the Marquis of Memphis’ face.
* * *
I was embarrassed.
Connecting communications.
The Marquis of Memphis considered several possibilities.
I thought that if the opponent wanted to occupy an advantageous position after the end of the war, they might not accept the offer right away and bounce around in moderation.
But this wasn’t it.
In response to a firm voice that seemed to leave no room for negotiation at all, the Marquis of Memphis fired back urgently.
[I said I would refuse. Are you sincere?]
“Is there any reason not to be sincere?”
[Roman Dmitry. This is not a simple matter to think about. No matter how much Dmitry wins, the Kronos Empire is a huge country. The war is not over yet. If Kronos chooses to fight to the death, many of Dmitri’s people will die. Does this mean you are willing to bear such damage now? Do you think you can finish off the cornered rat, or rather the wild beast, without bloodshed?]
That was correct.
The edge of a cliff.
If we can provide a way for the cornered beast to survive, this war will be easier to end than we think.
Many people have already died.
If you accept just one compromise. The soldiers who followed Dmitri would be able to return to their families, and that could have been the ending both sides wanted.
but.
Roman Dmitry thought differently.
“Like you said, accepting compromise would be an easy and safe choice. Marquis of Memphis. I thought long and hard about why this process was necessary until I made the decision to go to war, which would lead to the death of my people. What I want is not just a victory. “Once you have made a decision, you cannot be satisfied with a moderate result.”
[How much do you have to do to be satisfied? I am the Marquis of Memphis! Didn’t I say I would help you!]
“It means I don’t like it. I want a clear precedent. To dispose of all those who put Dmitry in danger and who persecuted my people. The soldiers who did not know the truth about Alexander were given only one chance, but the story is different for those like you who are in command. It doesn’t matter whether you know the truth or not. “We have to deal with you who have enjoyed enough wealth and glory to live the life of Kronos, so that future generations who will hear about today’s events will learn a lesson.”
Conquest of the continent.
To rule this land, Roman Dmitry built up stories.
A generous reward for those who devote themselves to Dmitri, and a punishment that never allows compromise for enemies who cross the line.
Stories that pile up one after another will solidify power.
This is because when people in the future take certain actions, the consequences of those actions can be found in past history.
blast furnace.
“You are a being that only has meaning when you die. Alexander, Emperor Kronos, Marquis of Memphis. In the dark history of Kronos, those who have been deeply involved in power must be destroyed, no matter what their story. That way, people won’t try to repeat the same mistakes you did. That’s the ending I want. In order not to repeat the same mistakes historically. “Once I see blood, I have to see it through to the end, even if it means giving up all my flesh.”
[…] … Crazy bastard.]
It was creepy.
Roman Dmitry was a madman.
At least in the Marquis of Memphis’s opinion, among all the powerful people he had ever experienced, there was no one so extreme.
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In essence, politics requires appropriate compromise.
The people who will deal with Roman Dmitry in the future will try to see the end, but there is no fear of the situation in the opponent’s eyes.
No matter who you deal with.
I was confident that I would definitely win.
With such a high presence, the Marquis of Memphis lost the confidence to persuade.
Roman Dmitry said.
“Marquis of Memphis. Invite everyone who shares your cause, and struggle until the last moment. And one last thing, I promise you one thing.”
I laughed.
Enemies I’ve faced along the way.
I uttered words that I had repeatedly told them, which drove them into despair.
“We will meet soon.”
* * *
Tuk.
Communication was lost.
“… … Damn it.”
The Marquis of Memphis held his head as if in pain.
I had no idea the negotiations would end like this.
The plan was to achieve an ideal result through a moderate tug-of-war, but the other party had no room for compromise.
“Didn’t I tell you? “Roman Dmitry is not a person to compromise.”
Right next to you.
A muffled voice was heard.
When I turned my gaze, I saw Emperor Kronos with a thin face.
When Alexandre died, his possession was lifted, but he appeared to be slowly dying as a result of accepting another soul.
The shadow of death appeared under the eyes.
A scrawny, withered being who was once called the greatest emperor of all time, with no trace of him, smiled as he looked at the Marquis of Memphis.
“It’s such a strange life. Even though he knows it’s wrong, he nods his head and says it’s right, but he’s struggling to survive. You have gained power beyond measure. If I were normal, guys like you would have taken over Kronos’ power… … .”
Wow!
“Shut up, you bastard!”
I slapped him.
Emperor Kronos’ head turned, and his already dying face became covered in blood.
This was the imperial palace.
The emperor’s residence.
The beings who were supposed to protect Emperor Kronos were already dead, and the knights of the Marquis of Memphis showed no signs of being shaken even after seeing the terrible scene.
The Kronos Empire belonged to the Marquis of Memphis.
As all the beings who gave even the slightest bit of sound advice to Emperor Kronos, who was possessed by Alexandre, were dying out, there was currently no one in the imperial palace who could put the brakes on the actions of the Marquis of Memphis.
The Marquis of Memphis showed a murderous look in his eyes.
The edge of a cliff.
I was cornered.
My heart felt cold and constricted, and the Marquis of Memphis had no intention of letting me suffer like this.
“Okay, let’s see it through to the end. I will show you clearly the price you will pay for not daring to accept my compromise. “Chief of Knights.”
“yes.”
“Proclaim a summons right now. Even the private soldiers of the common nobles will be summoned to the capital, and we will fight here to the death. And order the eastern nobles dealing with Roman Dmitry to never back down. If you raise a white flag or show compromise to the enemy. We will kill everyone who is related to the traitors who abandoned their country. “I will destroy the three clans, and not even a single person I was close to will be left alive.”
“All right.”
I gave an order.
The Marquis of Memphis exhaled harshly.
He walked unsteadily, as if he was drunk, and sat down on the blood-stained throne.
dump.
“I won’t end up like this. Never, never… … .”
Eyes shining dangerously.
Here in Kronos’ capital, the Marquis of Memphis will burn his last flame.
* * *
That afternoon.
There was a guest who visited Roman Dmitry.
“This is Chris. “Can I come in?”
“Come in.”
Squeak.
It was Chris.
Dmitry spent the day in an enemy fortress, and a little while ago, Dmitry’s leaders were holding a heated meeting in a blood-stained conference room.
Roman Dmitry announced the Marquis of Memphis’ proposal on the spot.
There were certainly those who wanted a reasonable compromise, but none of the leaders raised any objections.
Chris sat down.
And then.
I opened my mouth cautiously.
“I and other leaders agree with our lord’s will. If you spare people like the Marquis of Memphis, it will definitely cause problems in the future. but… … I’m a little worried about this situation. My lord does not allow even a single compromise on anything. That’s why he was able to create the Dmitry he is today, but recently some people are afraid of him.”
Negotiations broke down.
It was a result that everyone accepted.
As they traveled through the battlefield together with Roman Dmitri, they also learned why they had to end up with Kronos.
but.
Precedent also left a message internally.
Anxiety that if he made a mistake against Roman Dmitry, he might be punished regardless of his previous achievements. Awe left behind fear.
People were nervous not to make mistakes in front of Roman Dmitry, and as time went by, the distance between them and those who followed Roman Dmitry decreased.
Some characters.
Those who blindly followed Roman Dmitry, like Chris and Kevin, took their fears and turned them into positive things, but not all of Dmitry’s people were the same.
That was what Chris was concerned about.
Due to the image Roman Dmitry was building up, he could not help but become more lonely as time went by.
Roman Dmitry said.
“Like you said, people will feel fear of a life without compromise. Let me tell you a funny story. A long time ago, there were two families fighting over one area. After a fierce battle, one family was victorious, and the victorious family was the winner’s mercy and saved the loser’s family. “What do you think happened as a result?”
“… … Did the defeated family take revenge later?”
“no. They disappeared into the back of history. “I was so scared that I didn’t even look at power for the rest of my life.”
Past life.
It was the story of Moorim.
When Chris gave an incomprehensible look in his eyes, Roman Dmitry looked out the window with calm eyes.
“Just one mercy. Just one precedent. It removed fear from people’s hearts. Looking at the backs of losers returning alive, people saw not fear, but the fact that even if they were defeated, they would not die. Since then, the family has faced numerous challenges. Complacency always led to problems, and the problems that piled up one after another eventually led to the collapse of the family. That is why compromise cannot be permitted. If I save the Marquis of Memphis. Rather than applauding that mercy, people will recognize that even a person like the Marquis of Memphis can survive through appropriate compromise. In that case, the forces that have animosity towards Dmitri will try to cause trouble in the future with a light heart.”
It’s not just a one-time problem.
This was the starting point of the next problem.
The same problem will occur once, twice, three times, four times, over and over again.
“What I want is a clear precedent. Through the death of the Marquis of Memphis, people will learn that it is impossible to break Dmitry’s laws with a complacent attitude. chris. It’s natural for people to be afraid of me. “For those who hold the power over people’s life and death, the stronger their power and the more they put forth a clear system, the more their relationships become dull and the distance between them inevitably increases.”
gradually.
Just little by little.
The ever-increasing distance between hearts will, at some point, make Roman Dmitry lonely, just as Chris worried.
but.
“Only in this way can a group move toward the right path. Someone must follow clear precedents and laws, excluding human relationships. That is my role. “I, who have accepted your loyalty and sacrifice, just do what I have to do.”
It was the same in my previous life.
At the bottom of life.
Baek Jung-hyuk, who was alone, met many people on his way to the top, and once he reached the top, he had no choice but to be alone again.
People who follow you.
Because he had to set clear standards for them as well, he was never allowed to have the human relationships that ordinary people felt.
That is.
It was the life of a ruler.
And the martial artist from his previous life.
In exchange for the solitude of the absolute, he achieved an era of peace unprecedented in the history of martial arts.
“This is the life I have accepted. “You and I just have to live our own lives in our own areas.”
Why?
In those words.
A ripple occurred in Chris’ heart.
fantasy,
