Chapter 284 End (4)
Truce!
The Kronos Empire declared a truce with Dimitri.
Most of the people were stocking up on food for the unexpected, saying that the Cronus Empire would retaliate for their defeat on the Western Front.
As a result, food prices have recently skyrocketed.
People who had never even been to Cairo and Demetrius, who might be caught up in the aftermath of the war, reacted bewildered when they heard that the Kronos Empire had accepted an armistice.
What kind of country is Kronos?
It didn’t make sense for them to accept an armistice even after losing a large army in a country that never allowed a single compromise.
furthermore.
“… crazy! Cronus set aside 500,000 gold as a war reward?!”
“oh my god. If this is the case, the Kronos Empire is actually admitting defeat. Dmitri declared war first, and Cronus’ 300,000 army was unilaterally slaughtered on the Western Front, but rather the Cronus Empire paid war reparations. Did you think you couldn’t win the war against Dmitri?”
“Whatever the reason. It is clear that Kronos has taken a step back.”
There was an uproar.
throughout history.
Far from such a truce agreement, the Cronus Empire had never paid compensation for it even though it was aggression.
But 500,000 gold? People doubted that this was reality with a huge amount of money that 2 million people could live on for a year.
Isn’t this clear evidence of defeat? The very fact that the arrogant Emperor Cronus approved this decision made people think of new possibilities.
“Dmitri’s time has begun.”
“Roman Dmitri is no longer a person to be evaluated as an ‘heir to the principality’. Starting with defeating Barbossa of the Valhalla Empire, you also defeated the Kronos Empire. Finally, a hero who will change the continent has been born. Dmitri will be reborn as the center of a new era by Roman Dmitri!”
“Let’s go to Dmitry! The future of the continent is there!”
People looked up to Dmitri.
unusual move.
A lot of things have been accomplished, but the single achievement of defeating the Kronos Empire had a tremendous impact that surpassed everything else.
Dmitri’s status has changed.
It started with the Cairo kingdom, but no one thought that Dmitri was the concept of following Cairo.
The continent was seething.
people said
“Chronos is over now. In the meantime, the image of invincibility was so strong that no one could oppose them, but it is certain that the kingdoms of the Salamander Continent will raise their voices, led by Roman Dmitri. that’s the start If, slowly and slowly, the status of Cronus collapsed. It is no longer possible for Cronus to go on a rampage ignoring the laws of the continent as before. We now exist at a moment in history when Kronos falls.”
It made sense.
The rumor of Kronos’ downfall made people clink beer glasses and talk about a new future.
such joy.
Only one day was allowed.
next day.
The news of Odelia shocked the continent.
* * *
It was in ruins.
To be precise, Lucas swallowed dryly as he looked at the ruins where the city was presumed to have been.
“… Cronos you crazy bastards.”
capital of Odelia.
There were hundreds of thousands of people here.
They had different fates like the capital city.
Among them were Haomen’s informants who followed Lucas, but they suddenly lost contact without any report.
It does not mean that the Kronos Empire has found out the identity of the informant.
It meant that everyone in the capital died by surprise so that everyone in the capital could not even inform them about it.
how the hell
I mean, is this possible?
Even Lucas, who had experienced prenatal battles, had no way to explain the scene in front of him.
“Wizard. Please.”
“All right.”
The wizard stepped forward.
He seemed to be in his late 60s, but he was a person who devoted his whole life to magic research instead of being only at the level of the 3rd circle.
Haomen dealt with various things.
Among them, there was a job that required ‘magical knowledge’, so he recruited an old man on the condition of paying research funds and appropriate compensation.
‘If the informants can’t even report it, it means that this city collapsed in three minutes at the longest. That is physically impossible. Apparently magic was used. The Cronus Empire, which mobilized the wizards of the 8th circle, might have another wizard comparable to him.’
Battle in the West.
The appearance of the 8th circle wizard was shocking.
I thought that such a level existed in the world, but the magic of the 8th circle that was actually manifested showed overwhelming destructive power that humans could not handle.
If it weren’t for Roman Dmitry. Dmitry must have been defeated.
Dmitri and Cairo’s soldiers cheered enthusiastically for the joy of victory, but the fear of the 8th Circle magic remained in the hearts of those present.
if.
What if the 8th circle mage had annihilated Odelia’s capital?
The Kronos Empire might have had more power than just two 8th Circle mages.
So I found this place.
It was necessary to check the site and obtain information.
It was then.
Kwajik.
“… What nonsense!”
The wizard was astonished.
He tried to grasp the remaining magic energy in the field with the magic device he invented, but the magic device was broken by the force he couldn’t handle.
Lucas asked.
“What’s wrong?”
“It is very wrong. No, this cannot be!”
The wizard trembled.
As he looked down at the device, his eyes rippled like a crashing wave.
“The magic device I developed was designed to measure the magic of the 8th circle. However, just by checking the ‘remnants’ left in the capital, the magic device was broken. I mean. Either the 8th circle magic has more power than I thought, or… … It means more than magic.”
8 circles.
Or more.
Lucas’ expression hardened.
If the wizard’s words are true.
From now on, he could no longer happily accept the truce negotiations with Kronos.
* * *
A meeting was called.
The members were different from before.
Dmitri Cairo Hector Redford Frank Umberto.
Representatives of six countries, except for the kingdom of Odelia, whose capital had disappeared, appeared at Roman Dmitri’s call.
said the King of the Franks.
“… Are Odelia’s things really true? According to those who witnessed the situation near the capital at the time, a huge object fell from the sky and destroyed the capital at once. It’s not human strength. Aside from the ‘devil’ that appeared on the Western Front, the Kronos Empire must have another force that we don’t know about.”
“It doesn’t matter what the truth is. They annihilated the capital of Odelia in a matter of minutes, and their demonstration of force proved that the armistice was not accepted for lack of strength.”
“you’re right. The Kronos Empire obviously has something we don’t know about.”
everyone added.
Anxiety spread.
Obviously, the victory champagne was drunk yesterday, but the Kronos Empire’s move shocked everyone.
by human power.
Is it possible to annihilate a capital city in a matter of minutes?
It was impossible.
Even Roman Dmitri, whom they look up to, who slaughtered Rascal’s 10,000 troops, thought it impossible.
It wasn’t human territory in the first place.
The ‘huge object’ that exploded in the capital meant that it was on the same level as Shefir or used power in a realm that could not be dared to imagine.
People just realized
Kronos Empire.
what it means to deal with them.
The reason why the ancestors of the Kingdom Alliance could not resist in the history of the continent that had flowed so far was because of their overwhelming power.
said Roman Dmitry.
“Odelia’s case is a warning from Cronus to us. They would have judged that they needed a process of catching their breath for the final showdown rather than accepting the truce because they lacked the strength. That’s why we also shouldn’t be misled by the word ‘truce’. The war is not over, and the Kronos Empire will declare war first when all preparations have been completed to the point where the word agreement is overshadowed.”
“… Roman Dmitri-sama, do you think you have a chance of winning a war against Kronos?”
It was Edwin Hector.
At that question, Roman Dmitry looked at him.
“yes.”
concise answer.
People were amazed.
Although he must have seen and heard the same information as they did, Roman Dmitri did not show any signs of agitation.
Is that why? People reacted with relief.
The mere fact that Roman Dmitri was firmly holding his position made him feel as if the war against Cronus was a win-win.
That’s it.
It was the presence of Roman Dmitri.
Seungri’s track record, layer after layer, now gave him blind trust.
“The war will always start again and Dmitri will not back down against the Kronos Empire. Although it is said that they gathered in the name of a new kingdom union. I have no intention of forcing you to sacrifice. But keep in mind. There is no freedom without sacrifice. The country that did not prepare for the day of the decisive battle was the country that did not plan the future like Dmitri. Like the extinction of the capital of Odelia Kingdom, no matter what difficulties you experience, you will have to solve the problem yourself.”
These are not empty words.
Odelia’s disappearance took place under everyone’s eyes.
Roman Dmitry.
The leader of the new Kingdom Alliance was not a very human person.
“but. If you follow Dmitri with your own determination, Dmitri will not betray that trust.”
that too.
It was sincere.
Roman Dmitry showed a cruel side and a way to reciprocate trust.
like that.
The First Continental War has come to an end.
* * *
Walked outside.
Blown by the cold wind, Roman Dmitri recalled Lucas’ report.
“According to the wizard who investigated the scene, he was convinced that it was a level of power that surpassed the magic used by Shefir. If so, we have to think about the existence of the ‘9th circle’. Otherwise, the magic of the same 8th circle cannot be so different.”
9th circle.
It was an imaginary realm.
The existence of the 8th Circle was confirmed by the 7th Circle wizards from the beginning, but people in the magic academia concluded that it was the limit of the wizard.
The 9 circles cannot be handled by the human body.
The moment you put more than 9 circles around your heart, the heart that couldn’t handle the energy of nature will explode at once.
however.
The possibility of the 9th circle appeared.
The power that destroyed the capital at once could not be explained without going beyond common sense.
chuck.
got a sword
if.
If you do your best now, will you be able to produce the same results?
It was impossible.
It may be possible to annihilate hundreds of thousands of troops over time, but it was not possible to annihilate the capital at once like an unknown entity.
It was the power that the word natural disaster (天災地變) suits.
Even in Moorim, Jungwon, where the heavenly demon Baek Joong-hyeok lived, he had never met a being that could use such power.
so that.
“Is that why you called me into this world?”
I looked up at the sky and smiled.
I was happy.
Blood boiled.
People felt despair at the overwhelming power, but Roman Dmitri rather had a sense of triumph.
past life.
The heavenly demon, Baek Joong-hyeok, was invincible.
He rose to the top of the world with only the level of knowledge, and when he reached the level of heaven, there was no opponent to test his strength.
From then on, life was a series of boredom.
The warriors who gained all kinds of great fame in the midfield Moorim were just children in front of Baek Joong-hyeok, and power without an opponent gave birth to boredom.
I always wanted a good match.
A being that will test your strength and elevate you to a higher level.
I hoped that by exerting all my strength, I would find room for further development.
“It’s fun.”
Alexander didn’t know.
his gift.
that it was addressed to Roman Dmitry in a completely different direction.
* * *
Golden Home (錦衣還鄕).
Dmitry’s army returned.
Roman Dmitri’s move after defeating Kronos brought Dmitri’s people to the streets and cheered.
It was a happy day.
however.
After meeting with his father, Roman Dmitry saw Hans’ expression and knew there was news waiting for him.
crying face.
Hans struggled to deliver one piece of news.
“… Master, Henderson is dead.”
After a not-so-short struggle.
Henderson met his death.
