Chapter 191 A new map (1)
The time when the battle is about to take place.
The Cairo Royal Palace fell into deep silence.
‘The fate of Cairo depended on my choice.’
Daniel Cairo.
Even after he gave the order to attack Roman Dmitri, he constantly repeated whether his choice was right or not.
Considering the value of existence as a kingdom, it was clear that it was the right thing to do.
However, the price Cairo had to bear depending on success or failure was extreme enough to be described as heaven and hell.
if successful
‘A single victory will take Cairo down a completely different path than before. The people will have the pride of not succumbing to Cronus, and at the same time organizing the rebels, the system as a kingdom will be perfectly equipped. Apart from the conflict with the Cronus Empire, it is certain that it will be an opportunity to escape from the reality of being a small country.’
the problem is.
It was a failure.
It wasn’t just that the war ended with the loss of troops, but it might cost more.
‘This battle is a war that mobilized all troops on the Western Front. The moment they are defeated outside the castle, the Kronos Empire will not miss the opportunity and try to destroy the West. If the strategic point is given to the enemy, Cronus may change its course to target Cairo directly, no matter how much conflict there may be with the Kingdom Alliance. The previous battle is what gives the cause of the war, and even if they intervened in the rebellion first, there is no way for us to oppose it in front of the logic of power.’
It was the worst possibility.
Even if it wasn’t, the defeat had irreversible consequences as the kingdom’s power was weakened by civil war.
really.
It was difficult.
if you know the answer.
Or at least if the cost of responsibility was one’s own life.
I wouldn’t have been so anxious and anxious.
‘Because of my choice, Cairo has entered an irreversible path. Even if it was a choice for the kingdom, the history of the continent will hold me accountable for the defeat. And many people will die. We made the perfect justification for the empire that was trying to make Cairo a bridgehead for conquering the continent.’
People’s evaluation was right.
himself.
He was a person who did not fit in with the turbulent world.
The appearance of him trembling with anxiety alone in an empty palace was far from the upright and unshakable king that the people hoped for.
I didn’t want to make an excuse that it was because of my young age.
Isn’t Roman Dmitri fighting the Kronos Empire at the forefront at the age of only his mid-twenties?
I just lack myself.
Cairo had a king fit for a small country, and even if it was the right decision, I wasn’t convinced that this was the right answer.
I was anxious and anxious.
seat of the king.
There was a huge price to pay for each word.
That’s why I tried to trust people who would complement my abilities if I lacked them.
It was then.
crash.
from afar.
Urgent footsteps were heard.
Someone was running through the hallways to where Daniel Cairo was.
yet.
jump.
The door is open.
The moment I checked Simon’s face as he entered.
‘Ah, my God.’
Seeing his bright expression as if he had the whole world, Daniel Cairo clenched his fists.
* * *
It was a huge win.
From the other side of the screen, Count Vandenberg said with a face that couldn’t contain the joy of victory.
[Your Majesty the King! Cairo is victorious! There was a skirmish in the west, and as a result, Count Fabio, the commander of the Cronus Empire, was killed and all the rest were captured!]
Cairo Kingdom.
The hastily assembled leaders cheered.
They were equally anxious, and the news from the West was like an oasis in the desert.
Daniel Cairo asked.
“What about our damage?”
The dangerous hurdle has been passed.
However, the problem has not been completely solved yet.
The process of organizing the interior remained, and troops were needed to prepare for Cronus’ response.
especially.
The safety of Roman Dmitry was an important issue.
[Allies’ damage is insignificant. It’s all thanks to Roman Dmitri’s performance. A surprise attack threw the enemies into confusion, and in the meantime, thanks to Roman Dmitri’s handling of Count Fabio, he was able to induce the opponent’s surrender quickly. And in the process, he dealt with Gustavo, the leader of the Knights of the Cronus Empire.]
It was truly an incomparable achievement.
Daniel Cairo had doubts about whether he would be able to defeat the Kronos Empire outside the castle while giving the order to attack.
To that extent, the genes of defeat were embedded in Cairo’s bones.
Victory was not a result that Cairo was familiar with, and he thought it was fortunate to win against the strong forces of the empire.
however.
Even the damage is insignificant victory.
Daniel Cairo could not hide his joy.
I wanted to cheer like everyone else, but there was a fact that I shouldn’t forget now.
‘The war is not over yet. Diplomacy outside the battlefield is also a branch of war. If you don’t finish the conversation with the Kronos Empire well, even if you win the battle, it can lead to bad results.’
“I don’t know how the Kronos Empire will come out with this problem. First of all, we will ensure the safety of the prisoners as much as possible, and from now on we will prepare for negotiations with Kronos. The primary goal is clear. Rather than driving the situation to the extreme through fuss, we must end this matter as peacefully as possible. Our civil war is not over yet. Although the aristocratic faction of the Marquis Benedict has fallen, keep in mind that it will take time to deal with their influence and the nobility of the imperial faction.”
[I will obey your command.]
The screen stained with darkness.
Daniel Cairo took a deep breath.
He didn’t allow his carelessness, but a feeling of relief spread across his face.
* * *
Western plains.
A warm flame rose in a deserted place.
Hwareuk.
Roaring.
In this war, as Count Vandenberg said, the damage was insignificant.
But that was the norm for warfare, and that didn’t mean that really few died.
Hundreds of people gave their lives for the operation.
Occasionally, the ruthless commanders refused to perform the funeral because the situation was still confusing, but Roman Dmitry stayed in until the body was burned.
death is familiar
I have witnessed many deaths throughout my previous life, but I tried not to get used to the attitude of accepting death separately.
These are people who risked their lives for themselves.
Even though it was their choice, they knew very well that the commander would lose trust the moment he accepted the sacrifices of the people for granted.
Roman also.
Because he was once forced to make sacrifices.
Looking at the blazing fire, he showed his respect for them.
“Clean up the surroundings.”
“All right.”
the funeral is over
Roman Dmitri, who left Chris to clean up, immediately returned to the castle to assess the condition of the injured.
Large space.
It was full of wounded.
People groaned in pain and looked for a therapist, and countless therapists were looking at the condition of the patient.
before leaving the battle. Roman Dmitry contacted Count Fabius and ordered the capital’s healers to be sent west.
Dmitri promised to take care of his expenses, and Count Fabius sent a large number of healers to make sure that the job was taken care of.
They all devoted themselves to treatment.
In addition to simple treatment, expensive potions were poured depending on the condition.
Other soldiers saw it.
Realizing that the sight in front of them was coming from Roman Dmitri, they were truly amazed.
“Awesome.”
“Using potions to treat mediocre soldiers.”
“Even though Dmitri has a lot of money, this is all thanks to Roman Dmitri.”
this war.
The gaze toward Roman Dmitri has changed.
The overwhelming force aroused awe, and I had no choice but to sincerely admit that they took care of the soldiers after the war.
In fact, even at first, I didn’t quite understand the blind loyalty of Dmitry’s soldiers.
If it was Roman Dmitri’s order, I thought they were really foolish beings who would jump into the fire, but when I checked their treatment with my own eyes, I realized what the source of trust was.
Roman Dmitry.
He did not neglect his own people.
They were treated like never before, so that they could be satisfied with the present.
At first glance, it was said that if you die or become disabled in the war, a reasonable compensation will be sent to your family.
Following Roman Dmitry is not an easy task.
He was destined to always visit a dangerous place as much as his reputation on the continent, but even so, he was a being worth dedicating his allegiance to.
By the time the treatment reached its end.
There was a being who spoke to Roman Dmitri.
“Could you give me a moment?”
He is the head of the Western Staff.
It was Baron Noel.
* * *
The staff is the brain.
Rather than fighting directly on the battlefield, he made plans and led the situation so that his chess pieces would move in the ideal direction.
It was no different this time.
He suggested a stable direction, albeit a bit naive.
He experienced numerous battles while living on the Western Front, and the pain he suffered during that time did not allow Roman Dmitri’s operation to work.
to the very end.
Baron Noel showed doubts about the operation.
Considering the power of Cronus and Cairo, the battle outside the castle could not guarantee victory.
however.
It was a big win.
It was only then that Baron Noel faced his own reality as he opened the castle gate and returned home in gold.
‘I must have regressed.’
Flora Lawrence.
She insisted on trusting Roman Dmitri to the end.
Aside from the fact that she had already established a relationship in the Northeast, she was a person who knew how to grasp the trend and accept it.
The decision to open the gates and the proposal to trust Roman Dmitri and protect the power as much as possible from the rear.
Such an open mind eventually produced the most positive results.
My eyesight was open.
Now was not the time to dwell on advancing into the capital, but it was necessary to develop as a person fit for the Western Front.
to make sure of the commitment.
Baron Noel found Roman Dmitri.
I moved to a place where people were rare and spat out sincere words.
“… I apologize for negatively viewing Roman Dmitri’s judgment. I really couldn’t believe it. Born in a country called Cairo, I was not allowed to make judgments like today in the reality I faced as a staff member of a small country. I thought I had some experience on the Western Front, but I think that was a narrow idea. So, I wanted to say thank you along with an apology. Thanks to this, the Western Front was able to secure the Kingdom of Cairo.”
Baron Noel.
He was a good person.
The world he experienced forced him to make negative choices, but he was a fit for the Western Front.
Cairo.
A country called a weak country was supported by figures such as Baron Noel.
Whatever the reason, there were beings who shed blood and sweat at the forefront, and because of their existence, Cairo remained alive despite foreign invasion.
Roman said.
“no. Blind trust on the battlefield is a deadly poison. I’m not blindly following my choices, I definitely need opposing opinions. Only then can we reach more ideal conclusions. Baron Noel just did his part and we won the war in the end.”
“Thank you for saying that. By the way, what do you plan to do in the future? With Kronos’ prisoners secured, we have the upper hand at the negotiating table.”
Changed the topic.
There was homework left to do.
The war will really end only when negotiations with Cronus are concluded well, and the entire leadership was hopeful about this.
however.
Roman thought differently.
“The situation is not as hopeful as one might think.”
“… What do you mean by that?”
precedent in the past.
Roman Dmitry affirmed the choice of Kronos.
“Even if we secure numerous prisoners, the Kronos Empire will never allow negotiations.”
