Episode 420: Winner Takes All (6)
Silence fell.
The crowd gathered at the foot of the execution table could not even breathe properly at the shocking sight.
Drop, drop.
Blood flowed.
The blood that flowed from Ares’ corpse, which was spread out on the floor, fell drop by drop, following the caked blood stains to the bottom of the execution table.
People agreed with Roman Dmitry’s remarks.
No matter what achievements Ares had made so far, everyone knew that his betrayal of Dmitri should be executed.
but.
Fear was something else.
The sight of Roman Dmitry looking down at the world with a blood-stained face made people gasp.
‘I guess that’s what I’m afraid of.’
People’s emotions.
It was delivered intact.
The fact that Ares was executed meant that no one present would be granted indulgence.
So some hoped for just one precedent.
If I ever found myself in Ares’ position, I wanted to be reassured at least once that there was a way to survive even at the edge of a cliff.
It was a pure human need for survival, and apart from my loyalty to Roman Dmitri, I had complex emotions.
About this.
Chris said
Everyone agrees with Roman Dmitry’s opinion, but his firm attitude that does not allow compromise pushes people to the edge.
If you make any mistake.
If there was any room for forgiveness, people would kneel down and ask for forgiveness, but if unconditional punishment awaited them, they were more likely to choose an extreme option.
It was a complicated problem.
Although it is impossible to determine which one is right, Roman Dmitry completely ruled out any ambiguous attitude.
‘There is no perfect leader in the world. People described the martial arts world I ruled as a time of great peace, but even during that time, there were definitely people suffering. However, I can’t say that the way I did it was wrong or right.’
Past life.
reached the pinnacle position.
There were numerous people under Baek Jung-hyuk, and it was impossible from the beginning to rule to the satisfaction of all of them.
Therefore, clear standards were needed.
As Chris advised, the politics of fear that do not allow precedents will put some people in fear, but at least they will not feel the irrationality of rulings that vary from person to person.
Because we cannot satisfy everyone, we set standards that are at least fair to everyone.
Baek Jung-hyuk’s Moorim.
It was common sense.
Because it was a world within common sense, people felt awe, not just fear.
‘I cannot be a comfortable being for the people.’
A leader who had close and deep bonds with people did not fit Roman Dmitry’s desired future.
Both sides must be uncomfortable. Because they know that their relationship may fall apart at any time, they cannot be complacent despite the peaceful times.
That role.
Accepted.
From the moment I decided to climb to the top, I was not allowed to sleep comfortably even for a moment.
Okay.
I took up my sword.
Roman Dmitry shouted, looking down at the people.
“Remember this day. Those who break the laws established by Dmitry will be punished accordingly, regardless of their status. Because they are poor, because they are rich. The standards of punishment will not change. “Just as all war criminals have their heads blown off on this spot, there will be no exceptions in the world you will live in from now on.”
People’s eyes were shaking.
I was afraid.
My heart was beating like crazy.
However, without realizing it, they sincerely welcomed the world that Roman Dmitry spoke of.
The reverence.
Fear but respect.
People were in awe of Roman Dmitry.
It was then.
“His Majesty King Dmitry is coming.”
For the coronation ceremony, King Dmitry appeared in front of people.
* * *
People got out of the way.
King Dmitry, walking under the cover of Knight Commander Jonathan, had a completely different atmosphere from the time when he was once looked down upon as a commoner-born nobleman.
A crown worn on the head and a suit that is moderately ornate but emphasizes the majesty of the king.
Its gigantic body, which was one or two heads taller than ordinary people, had the power to make people watching the king’s procession right next to him bow their heads.
I walked slowly.
Naturally accepting people’s gaze, King Dmitry looked at Roman Dmitry.
‘Son.’
On the scaffold.
Roman Dmitry was covered in blood.
His well-appointed attire was stained with blood during the execution, and his cold and stern expression was nothing like the days when he was bewildered.
Just a few years ago. Dmitry’s son was called an idiot and had sore fingers.
I sincerely hoped that he would grow up well, but I did not want him to rise to the position of emperor and become someone everyone feared.
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In moderation.
Not too much, but not too much either.
I wanted Roman Dmitry to live his life at just the level that was recognized by others.
The reality was different.
Dmitry’s simpleton changed, and he showed a level of talent that was too much to satisfy in a remote fiefdom.
As if a tsunami was coming. In a suddenly changing environment, Roman Dmitry showed dazzling performance and developed quickly.
From a hero on the southern front, he rose to power by suppressing the rebellion in Cairo, becoming the ruler of the northeast, and not only was he a kingdom, but he was also the emperor of an empire.
It was complicated.
It was clear that it was something to be happy about, but King Dmitry had doubts about whether it was really the right thing to do for his son’s happiness.
A repeated struggle.
A face stained with blood.
And even people’s fears.
Roman Dmitry was becoming more and more isolated in his life as a human being.
a few days ago.
King Dmitry summoned his son.
He said that if he wanted to put down the burden on his back even now, he should withdraw the declaration of empire and enjoy wealth and fame as the successor to Dmitri’s kingdom.
This was King Dmitry’s sincerity.
He wanted his son to succeed, but paradoxically, he did not want him to live a lonely life bearing the burden of the entire Salamander Continent.
at that time.
Roman Dmitry said:
“father. I do not know that the path I am about to choose now is a thorny path. However, the most important value in my opinion is not to be infringed upon by anyone in my future life. In order to make that dream come true, I have to handle it. Even though some people fear me and some may frame me, I must not hesitate to get blood on my hands. This is the life I want. May Iroman Dmitry, his father’s son, rise to the throne of emperor and rule this world.”
that day.
King Dmitry accepted his son’s choice.
It was the father’s job to want his son to live a peaceful life, but to support him if he chose to do so.
And because Roman Dmitry’s will is certain. He felt confident that he could take a step back and watch the future.
I stood on the execution platform.
After all the bodies had been removed, King Dmitry took out a handkerchief and wiped his son’s bloody face.
“Son. A lot will change in the future. Even if everything in this world changes, the fact that I am your father does not change. “If you need help at any time, leave your position as emperor and come to me.”
I laughed.
King Dmitry turned around and raised his voice towards the people who looked up to him.
“From now on, we will declare the birth of the Dmitri Empire and at the same time hold the coronation ceremony of a new emperor!”
* * *
It was a grand ceremony.
The priest of the Kingdom of Luna opened the gun by reading a prayer blessing the birth of the empire, and as the ceremony proceeded one by one, envoys from each country delivered their congratulations.
It was a fun place.
Roman Dmitry watched the scene from the head of the table, recalling a moment from the past in his mind.
‘I finally achieved what I wanted.’
It was the same in my past life.
The boy who hoped to rise to the top from the bottom of life walked the thorny path and became a being called the Heavenly Demon.
At that time, I thought my life had finally reached stability.
However, as he looked at the faces of the people who celebrated him, saw the absence of familiar faces, and experienced a lonely life afterwards, his thoughts changed.
That my dream has come true.
It wasn’t just a happy thing.
Afterwards, Baek Jung-hyuk felt that he was not happy due to the overwhelming sense of loss and helplessness.
‘Even knowing that fact, I achieved the same dream. If anyone were to ask me whether I regret my life as Roman Dmitry, I would say emphatically no. Because I can survive only through struggle. Even if the end is vain, you cannot allow yourself to live a moderately compromised life.’
Same life.
Same purpose.
But it felt different then.
Roman Dmitry’s gaze clearly showed a different landscape from his previous life.
Commander Jonathan.
Hans.
chris.
Kevin.
And many others.
My past life self lost many people I had met at the beginning of my dream, and I felt a tremendous sense of loss when I announced that I had become a Heavenly Demon.
Roman Dmitry did not repeat the same mistake.
It’s not that Dmitry didn’t make sacrifices in the process of ascending to the throne of the empire, but he didn’t stand by and let his people die in vain.
I built a fence.
He gave them knowledge to help them protect themselves.
He drew a line and punished his people so that they could not be touched, and made Dmitry an iron fortress.
Although the purpose is the same.
Many things were different.
I lived a life of struggle through my own choices, and I did not repeat the mistakes I regretted in my past life.
That’s why I really enjoyed this place.
Unlike his previous life, where he reached the pinnacle and felt vain, there was an expectation that he could live a new life from now on as Roman Dmitri.
Dmitry Empire.
Emperor Dmitry.
It was a new name.
With the people cheering loudly, King Dmitry finally concluded the ceremony.
“Dmitry’s successor. “Come forward and wear your crown.”
I got up from my seat.
He walked forward and stood facing King Dmitry.
Silence fell.
While everyone watched with bated breath, King Dmitry placed a crown on Roman Dmitry’s head with a dignified look.
That moment.
“I hereby declare that my son Roman Dmitri has become the emperor of the Dmitry Empire!”
“Waaaaaa!”
“Roman! Roman! Roman!”
“Roman! Roman! Roman!”
Dmitry Square.
The place was filled with enthusiastic cheers.
* * *
All orders have been completed.
Roman Dmitry, who ascended to the position of emperor, appeared in front of people wearing a crown and spoke.
“The continent has been suffering from various dangers. Alexander, the emperor of the Kronos Empire, was the cause of all the problems, and he made a dangerous plan to conquer the continent. I would like to reveal that fact to you here. “In the new world you will live in, there will be no hiding the problems that the entire continent must face.”
People became noisy.
Alexander.
It was something that confused people.
However, they did not yet know exactly what danger Alexander’s presence meant.
That fact.
Didn’t hide it.
The world Roman Dmitry talks about will not block people’s eyes and ears and force information on them.
“Alexandr opened the passage to the demon world. The plan has already progressed to a large extent, and one day it will come to this world as a materialized danger. I am not telling you to prepare for war against the demon world. Be alert and aware of the danger, but trust me, Roman Dmitry. As emperor of the Dmitry Empire, I will prepare for war against the demon world. “To prevent Alexander’s plan from having any impact on this world, I will do whatever it takes to block all risk factors.”
It was a tremendous presence.
The Demon World is shocking just by saying it, but people showed their faith in Roman Dmitri without even realizing it.
said the emperor.
Be aware of the risks, but trust yourself.
There was a belief that Roman Dmitry, who was barely born as an heir to the border and rose to the throne of emperor, would somehow solve even the existence of the demonic world, something that only exists in history books.
It was another form of awe.
Since people were afraid of Roman Dmitry, they were also confident that he would not fall.
I blindly believed it.
Their emperor, the being who will rule this world.
With their brightly shining eyes, people expressed their strong belief that they would follow Roman Dmitry.
Looking at them like that.
Roman Dmitry concluded the ceremony.
“From now on, put off your worries and concerns. I will not allow a single exception for criminals, but I will compensate those who have contributed to this country sufficiently to make their sacrifices seem excessive. Those who will be called from now on are asked to come forward. “Let’s start the contest for meritorious merit!”
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