Episode 103. Father, my father.
Perhaps, if I had been in a past life, I would not have felt these emotions.
It felt like a sharp thorn was piercing one side of my chest, and the frustration was so distracting that it changed the flow of my breathing.
Phew-
That time wasn’t long.
I thought that even feeling anger and sadness was a luxury for me now.
Of course, because we are human, we cannot perfectly control our emotions.
I’ll just open the drawer of emotions standing tall in my head, put the story in, and when the time comes, I’ll take it out again and finish it.
‘First of all, we have to keep Glazer in check.’
They will definitely declare war on us soon.
In the castle garden full of forget-me-nots, I gathered the party members together and explained our future plans.
“I will remain in the south to finish off Duke Catherine, while Cynthia and Alfredo hide in a neutral country and wait for a while.”
It would be nice if Cynthia and Alfredo could help, but it was too dangerous to take them into a war where factions were divided.
If Cynthia, a member of the Pope’s Office, attacks Glazer on Strange’s side, things could get complicated.
Cynthia answered, plucking flowers to make a crown.
“okay.”
‘I can’t believe you accepted my offer so easily.’
Perhaps she realized his intention too.
“How much do I need?”
“As short as a week, as long as a year.”
“one year?”
“Yeah, I guess this case won’t be over easily. “No matter how big or small it is, there is a high probability that it will escalate into a war.”
“Are you planning on taking down Glazer?”
“In the short term, Glazer is not the end goal.”
“Final goal?”
“… Have you ever heard of Rothschild?”
Cynthia’s eyes widened.
“Rothschild?! Are you really saying that you are going to fight those who are called children of God?”
“okay.”
The ‘Rothschild family’ is believed to be born with the blood of God and has the greatest power among the royal family.
One of the three families with military power that can shake this continent.
Aside from Strange, they are the only ones with the power to fight against wizards.
‘of course.’
It has not been proven at all whether they really inherited the blood of God, and they claim that they are special beings.
“Now that things have turned out this way, I think it’s time to get together.”
“Why do you want to fight them?”
“They are targeting us.”
“Aren’t those targeting you Glazers?”
“That’s right, and the Rothschilds are behind the Glazers.”
No one knows because the war hasn’t started yet, but I know because I have already experienced this war.
The actions of those who, led by powerful wizards called Glazers, are trying to devour this continent without getting blood on their hands.
“Are you sure?”
“It is certainly.”
“… So you’re saying I have to deal with both at the same time?”
“maybe.”
Rothschild is aiming for the position of emperor.
If so, Glazer will definitely move at the right time to attack us.
I said, handing her a handkerchief with Strange’s cross sword emblem engraved on it.
“Once the matter with Duke Catherine is finished, we will begin climbing the 30th floor of the tower as promised before the war ends. “Just be patient until then.”
“Are you okay? “If it were a war that was already planned, we would be very busy preparing.”
“Strange is always ready. “Enough to be prepared even if a war breaks out right now.”
Beth, who was standing next to me, nodded with a stern expression.
Strange is on display 365 days a year.
There are many forces that want to destroy the reputation our family has built so far, to show off their power, or to let the continent know that a new era has arrived.
Of course, no one has succeeded in doing what I thought until now. We have not collapsed, neither in this life nor in our past lives, nor anywhere in history from the first Strange until now.
“but… “I’m a fool for worrying about Strange.”
“If someone within the Legion is targeting you. “I’ll figure out a way to deal with that too.”
Cynthia shook her head.
“No, we are not going to the Legion.”
“then?”
“You’re saying we should stay in a neutral country so we don’t get caught up in a war anyway, right? Then I can just go back to the Beopwangcheong in the meantime. I think we can send this guy north for a while. “It’s not like we have a home in the Legion anyway.”
Well, when Cynthia returns to the Pope’s Office, she will be safely waiting until I call her again.
The only problem is that Alfredo is with her, and to be honest, he’s not that good at it.
It doesn’t really help you climb the tower, so it doesn’t matter if you die right now.
‘You know too many of our secrets.’
It wouldn’t matter if I died, but if I was captured by the enemy and they leaked information about me, that would be the biggest problem.
Alfredo answered, crossing his arms and nodding.
“That’s right, that’s right. I will not return to the Legion either. To be honest, I don’t like the Legion’s gloomy weather.”
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“Then where are you going?”
“The sun in the north, in the central region, that beats down every day is too hot for a hairy person like me. “You should only go there if you want to climb the tower.”
“Is there a place to stay in the north?”
“of course! I’m going back to my hometown. “Did you think I would have grown up like a wandering orphan with no home?”
To be honest, I thought so. Because most of the northern barbarians I saw in my past life looked like that.
Moreover, I heard that 100 out of 100 people are called orphans, and that their parents die on the battlefield before they grow up.
‘Of course you didn’t think so, did you?’
At best, if they weren’t pirates called Vikings, they would have been one of the dark organizations that acted upon requests from the underworld.
“I thought so.”
I said my true feelings without realizing it.
“uh… . okay?”
“After all, the northern warriors are not afraid of death. “Aren’t most of them orphans who have lost their parents?”
Alfredo looked at me with burning eyes.
“yes! We are for the heroes in Valhalla. A warrior who strikes fear into his enemies with courage without fear of death!”
“Where did you belong in the North?”
“… “Where did you belong?”
“I heard that northern warriors move in groups with like-minded people. “Then wouldn’t you also have people with you?”
He couldn’t answer right away.
He looked into the distance with a profound expression, as if he was thinking deeply about something.
“I’m sorry, but I can’t tell you right now.”
I didn’t ask any more.
He moved his lips as if he wanted to say something, but it was unnecessary conversation.
I was just asking because it was in the flow of conversation and I wasn’t curious at all.
Rox, who was listening to the story, came in front of me, randomly tearing up forget-me-nots and throwing them away.
Green onions!
“Okay, when can I go catch those Pentagram guys?”
Cynthia and Alfredo’s eyes turned to Rox.
I answered while lightly looking at the weapons he was wearing.
“Let’s go right now. “I hope you bring both Freddy and Bonnie alive instead of killing them.”
“Well, that’s it… . Should we bring that old man too?”
“No, not yet. He will let you know when the time comes.”
“Okay, then I’ll go first. “I’m bored to death if I stay here all day.”
“Rocks.”
“… huh?”
“Never underestimate your enemy.”
* * *
The day has come to announce an era in my life that did not exist in my previous life.
All those associated with Katarina within Strange territory were put on death row.
The attendants and maids who followed her, as well as a company of knights brought from the imperial family.
Not only that, but all the mercenaries who had close relationships with like-minded alchemy guild members were captured.
“Let’s see clearly what happens to the person who points the sword at Strange.”
Valentine raised his sword above his head.
Accordingly, Strange’s knights cut off the heads of the criminals in front of him.
Damn it!
The number of fallen heads alone exceeded one hundred.
Moreover, the place where the execution was carried out was in the neutral Legion, which became a good example of what happens to those who seek Strange’s name beyond simply punishing them for their crimes.
“I will not forgive anyone who tarnishes Strange’s name.”
Valentine deliberately raised his voice loudly and warned those gathered at the execution site.
Obviously, among them are not only ordinary people, but also adventurers, mercenaries, and knights from each family.
‘If anyone is going to attack you, try to attack them.’
She slowly glanced at the gathered people with a confident yet cold expression and then left.
And this fact spread throughout the continent in less than half a day.
A person with royal blood was executed.
This is Duke Katharina, the younger sister of the emperor who is said to be the master of this continent, and the first wife of Strange’s matriarch Lois.
This came as good news to Glazer.
The news of Katarina’s death was no different from the news of Lois’ death.
“Edward, the time has come. “Bring in all those who want to break Strange’s flag.”
Hagen chuckled, exhaling smoke from the thick cigar in his mouth.
Edward also answered with a smile, as if he was happy with the message from the Legion and his decision.
“Yes, father.”
Glazer is ready.
Of course, there is a reason to declare war against Strange. How to trample on your enemies and even the power needed to do so. Now the situation has come where all they have to do is do their will.
“I can finally end my long bad relationship with the Strange guys.”
“I also waited for this moment.”
Edward clenched his teeth, holding up the steel arm that had been hit by Verdin.
“I will make sure you will never be able to raise your head again.”
“okay. Good, good. Now our world is coming, so do what you want. “I will make you the master of this continent.”
“Thank you, father.”
Again, again, again, again.
Someone came up to the two people who were talking.
Hagen gathered mana in his hands without even looking back, then raised one eyebrow with an annoyed expression and said.
“What are you doing here?”
A woman with waist-length red hair and wearing imperial armor with a lion emblem on it pointed a gun at her.
“I have come to carry out the Emperor’s command.”
“Hwangmyeong?”
“yes.”
“What is the name of the emperor that you are pointing a gun at me?”
“Try to guess for yourself.”
As soon as she finished answering, she fired a bullet into the back of Hagen’s head.
bang!
It was a fleeting moment.
As if time had stopped, the bullet stopped in place, and Hagen’s body turned into smoke and filled the room.
Ssssssssssssshhhh!
“Rothschild, I don’t know what kind of evil plan you have. Do not tell the lie that an imperial order was sent to kill me. “The emperor can never give the order to kill me.”
The blonde woman smiled brightly.
“Did you notice?”
“Tell me how you got here. “Dorothy, Rothschild’s eldest daughter.”
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