Episode 627: Growth (1)
A piece of news has been delivered to those who have been waiting desperately for Ray to arrive in Celia.
‘The principality is being invaded by mercenaries!’
‘Since the number goes over 10,000, the principality will also fall!’
Many people couldn’t help but sigh at the absurd news brought by their respective subordinates.
No, why did he choose the Duchy of Soleil among many, many lands?
What if I get caught robbing unowned land?
they guessed
‘I hear that the only ones who want to help the duchy are the half-man corps.’
‘The opportunity is now. If we bring reinforcements and help the duchy, the saint will also reconsider our kingdom.’
What they were aiming for was Ray and magic tools.
A magic tool that nullifies magic.
It is self-evident that if you put it on the wall, it will become a fortress, and if you own it, it will become a fearless one-man army.
In the first place, it was no exaggeration to say that the reason why he had not left the distant kingdom of Celia was because of a single magic tool.
They realized what a mouth-watering opportunity the current situation was.
Whatever the reason, if you intervene well and help the front line, you will surely reap good results.
If there is one problem, it is the number of mercenaries.
It’s a great army that goes over a thousand days.
If you intervene hastily, you could end up breaking the whole thing.
Not only that, but politically, he could be criticized for sending troops to the Principality of Silia.
For some reason, the Kingdom of Celia was unable to send reinforcements even while grunting.
Deep in thought, they eventually came up with a number.
‘It might be worth it if I gather troops.’
‘If several kingdoms join forces, even Celia will not be able to hold them accountable.’
Union with other countries!
If people from various kingdoms gather their troops and gather their opinions, there will be no problem!
The idea quickly spread to many people, and on the next day, they accomplished the feat of bringing them all together.
Between them sitting at a round table and looking at each other.
Filia, the leader of the magic corps of the Glaman Kingdom, appeared on the podium.
Her voice spread calmly in the quiet hall.
“Thank you all for gathering. In other words, I brought you here to share your opinions on the treatment of the Leven mercenaries.”
Speaking politely, she continued with directness.
“Everyone in this room must be aiming for the Holy Son’s magical tools. What would you like to hide? Aren’t you comfortable talking openly with the players?”
The others nodded their heads while swallowing their saliva at Philia’s direct, but infinitely naked, words.
There was nothing to be gained by denying it.
If that’s the case, it’s better to talk openly.
“Right. It’s a bit rude, but I don’t really care what happens to the Leven mercenaries. If you can just get a magic tool, that’s enough.”
Then, this time, Count Slaine of Baybon Kingdom stepped up and said.
“To do so, shouldn’t we also show sincerity to the Holy Son? It is as Marquis Philia said. The words haven’t come out yet, but that’s why we’re here.”
Gregory, the swordsman who came from the Lessian Empire, also nodded and nodded.
“I’ve failed in the past… but I can’t make the same mistake.”
past.
They once visited the Holy Kingdom to obtain Ray.
At first, it was a step he took to check whether the Bone Dragon was dead or how the Necromancer was treated.
However, after getting a glimpse of his ability, it was a struggle every day to get him.
Even though it was a failure, I didn’t think that now would be the same as before.
The saint who first showed the appearance of a magic tool at a banquet must have expected a picture like this later.
Otherwise, there was no way he would have taken out a magic tool and deliberately boasted about it in a gathering of many people.
Who would object to Selena, famous for being the youngest great mage?
I quickly made up my mind to agree.
“I am unconditionally on the side of the saint.”
If the fart is this severe, it’s a law to frown.
Who will take the place
Even at a glance, she was naturally gifted with diplomatic talent.
However, it was the same with Gregory.
Is it because it is the same Lessian Empire?
What he did was also very similar.
“Hmmmm. but. He won’t do anything wrong in the first place. Besides, no matter how you look at it, the principality is in a position to be invaded…”
It must be that he was embarrassed even though he said it himself.
Get over it.
After speaking from the podium, Philia went one more drink.
“As you all know, our kingdom is definitely called the Magical Kingdom of Gleiman. Now, I have become a body that cannot live without a saint.”
Gleiman, who received many benefits from Ray and whose magical civilization was more advanced than before, was drooling like a bear who tasted honey water.
Even Count Slaine, who had been showing his composure every day, felt a sense of crisis when he faced the people who were pounding on his desk like hungry wolves.
If I keep going like this, I won’t be able to find it.
Thinking so, Count Slaine made a desperate change.
“We can invest a certain amount of troops, food and resources in the principality.”
Gregory took it.
“ha ha ha. Well said. When it comes to supplies, it’s the Lessian Empire. I will show my saint what an empire looks like.”
It became like I just laid someone else’s plate for no reason.
As the situation progressed, an auction (?) began to take place.
“I heard that saints and elves get along well. Baybon even plans to take the land and create a place for inter-species exchange!”
It was an absurd remark, but the story continued like saying let’s spit it out and see.
“The Lessian Empire will open the sea route and establish its own trading network! Not only that, but I intend to beg His Majesty the Emperor to review our allies!”
“I’ll even build a mage tower in the Kingdom of Greyman!”
“her! How can Gleiman, who can’t even build his own mage tower, build a mage tower?”
“I beg your pardon!”
It’s just that they didn’t grab each other by the neck, but it’s almost like a gang fight.
Before the meaning of the round table was faded.
Philia hurriedly calmed the personnel.
“now. Don’t fight, settle it peacefully. If we gather each other’s troops to support the principality, it won’t end with a single ball.”
“But will our escort force be of great significance against an army of 10,000?”
At Gregory’s question, Filia shook her head.
“If we combine all our troops, the quantity will exceed 3,000. In addition, you can get the justification that the troops of each country have joined forces, so how can a mercenary corps resist?”
Hearing the story, I saw that too.
Lessian Empire.
Greyman Kingdom.
Three of Baybon and several small and medium-sized kingdoms.
If this is the case, even the kingdoms that claim to use their strength on the continent will not dare to fight against it.
Although they have few troops, they are backed by a mighty kingdom, so even the Leven mercenaries won’t be able to touch them rashly.
Philia’s words were a blind spot.
Gregory and Selena exchanged opinions for a while, then seemed satisfied.
“good idea. I will follow Marquis Philia’s words.”
“I agree too.”
Two people came out in favor.
If you think about it, there was nothing to lose, so it was only a matter of time before others stepped forward.
The Earl of Slane also supported her.
“great. Baybon will also gather strength.”
“Compared to the three of us, we have fewer troops, but we will do our best.”
All are unanimous.
Excluding those who were unavoidably unable to attend, a truly terrifying alliance was born.
Philia, who looked around the crowd, opened her mouth with a satisfied face.
“great. Then, please tell us about your troops and the supplies you can support. Sending troops to the principality will be in the next two days.”
Two days.
If it’s short, it’s short, if it’s long, it’s a long time.
I don’t know what the situation in the principality is now.
It was better to organize and send reinforcements as soon as possible.
Knowing that fact, Philia must have also decided on an ambiguous two-day time.
Key figures from each country began to move quickly as their opinions were gathered.
The goal is to send troops to the principality within two days.
There was no time to rest for that.
Selena sighed and rose from her seat.
“Then, this is the dissolution. I will leave first.”
starting with her
The people who were paying attention went to Daejeon.
It was the moment when a new relief army was being formed for the principality.
* * *
By the time Hafman’s relief army was on its way to the principality.
Due to Ray’s activities, the situation in the principality was quickly being sorted out.
“Quaaaaagh!”
“Don’t panic! There is but one enemy! Aim for the moment your mana runs out!”
The commander’s order was given with a scream.
As a result, the mercenaries skillfully evaded Ray’s magic and waited for the moment when their mana ran out.
‘The time the magic stops is your end.’
The mercenaries jumped and jumped like madmen.
Watching him dodge the blade of the wind that he couldn’t even see.
Ray sighed in admiration.
“It’s a great dance skill.”
“It’s only a matter of time before you die!”
“You will never die gracefully!”
The evil mercenaries gnashed their teeth and shouted.
Of course, as if being noisy, Ray fired his magic again.
“Earth spear. Fog. Lightning.”
The mercenaries managed to avoid the spears rising from the ground.
The magic that followed one was beyond their imagination.
Lightning strikes along the thick fog in the air.
Damn it-!
without even screaming.
Dozens of mercenaries who stood in the vanguard were electrocuted.
dump-!
dump-!
With only two or three magic hits, dozens of people are knocked out, so the front line is truly a mess.
Not being able to stop one mage, the damage is enormous.
In the end, the Leven mercenary corps had no choice but to send out the elite, who were said to use some strength.
