Chapter 256. It’s everyone’s share to protect our world.
2022.07.16.
Back in time, the day the news of the defeat in the first battle hit the capital of Ermano.
Emily, Duke Donovan, and the Marquis of Gardenia, representing the Emperor of the Empire who had gone to the battlefield, began their operation as soon as the meeting was over.
“I’ll take Abelardo.”
Duke Donovan took over Abelardo’s forces.
“If you do, I will recruit private soldiers from domestic aristocrats.”
The Marquis of Gardenia was a domestic force.
“Then I will make contact with the rest of the forces capable of attracting troops.”
Emily forces the rest.
They divided their roles smoothly and parted ways, praying for the success of the mission.
It didn’t matter which way. Whether it’s conciliation, persuasion… or rather coercive threats.
The successive visits of the Marquis of Gardenia upset the families of Jedo.
As the Marquis of Gardenia boasted a desolate and sword-like personality, he never laughed at the jokes, so the visit was both welcome and unwelcome.
Even though he knew that life would bloom if he had a relationship with the Gardenia family, few people would talk to him at the banquet, so he said everything.
“A person who is so precious in this humble place… Come on over.”
Kneeling. Despite his blatant attitude of trying to look good, the Marquis of Gardenia reluctantly brought up the main topic.
“I want you to recruit private soldiers from your family and send them to the war against Devlin.”
“…yes?”
“It is for the victory of the empire.”
The noble showed disapproval and averted his gaze.
“I have heard that the first battle was lost. The private soldiers of the Hana family must guard the mansion and-.”
“Can your wealth and prosperity be maintained without the victory of the empire?”
A sharp question cut off the nobleman’s words.
A suffocating silence passed. The hesitant aristocrat began to make excuses.
“Of course I know…but.”
“but?”
The aristocrat clears his throat at the strangely intimidating feeling of the questioning voice.
“Kuhm.”
“Your personal reasons are of no avail. Think with that head. Where did all the wealth you enjoy come from?”
“….”
“Is your excuse above the existence of Ermano?”
He was still reluctant, but he had neither the courage nor the guts to disobey the words of the Marquis of Gardenia.
In the end, the aristocrat bowed his head in submission to power.
“…All right. I will follow the words of the Marquis of Gardenia.”
“Good idea.”
The Marquis of Gardenia knew that the reason he complied with his request was not for the sake of the empire, but he didn’t care at all.
‘Whatever the reason is, as long as the justification is plausible.’
It has served its purpose. In the first place, not all nobles in the empire could have the same weight of loyalty.
Thus, the Marquis of Gardenia succeeded in mobilizing private soldiers from domestic families and including them in the campaign.
Next, Duke Donovan immediately sent a letter to the god-king of Abelardo.
The reply to the formal request for reinforcements was short as usual.
[Let’s do that.]
Contrary to what was expected to come and go after several discussions, it was a clear answer without any gata.
If Duke Donovan felt puzzled, it was Abelardo’s army’s swift preparations for the departure, as if it had been prepared in advance.
Michael and Duke Donovan, who arrived in Ermano before the expedition, had a brief meeting. asked Duke Donovan.
“May I ask why the God King readily agreed to the request for reinforcements?”
“We’re going to fight the Devlin Empire that broke the balance of the continent, so there’s no reason not to join us.”
Having said that, there was actually another reason.
The moment you must check as a servant of God.
‘Because I want to see with my own eyes the moment of the oracle that will come soon.’
The last person Emily found was Casey, the head of the Evil Chamber and Mabel’s closest aide.
They don’t usually have a lot of exchanges, but they got to know each other thanks to Mabel.
Emily asked Casey.
“I heard that Casey Sangju is an excellent wizard. But why didn’t you join the war?”
“The lady told me to guard the capital. disappointingly.”
Seeing Casey shrug his shoulders exaggeratedly, Emily asked back.
“Having entrusted the capital of the empire means that Mabel believes in the top state, right?”
“I’m embarrassed to answer with my own mouth, but I will. haha!”
Casey’s proud smile faded gradually. Soon, the humorous atmosphere disappeared and his eyes became serious.
“So, what is the reason why Duke Javier personally came all the way here?”
“I’m here because I have a favor to ask you.”
“Tell me.”
“Upper share. We can help Mabel here as well.”
straight eyes. clear voice.
Casey nodded her head coolly at Emily’s determination, like Mabel’s one day.
“…what can I do?”
I said it like a joke, but in fact, I was sad that I couldn’t stay here.
Ever since Evil was created, he has worked under Mabel. He was confident that there was no way to beat the accumulated trust.
But didn’t he leave himself behind in the final battle? In fact, Casey even wanted to risk it.
‘Sometimes I was told that I was attached to money because I liked it.’
Now, rather than money, he was led by the man himself, Mabel, and hoped to be under him.
It was a change that Kei of the past could not have imagined.
Emily’s explanation continued.
“I am trying to send reinforcements to this war. Duke Donovan, Marquis of Abelardo and Gardenia requested reinforcements from the domestic nobility. Is there anywhere else I can ask for reinforcements?”
After thinking for a moment, Casey knocked on the table and opened her mouth.
“How about Langard?”
“Langard? Will they give up their troops easily?”
“Wouldn’t it be better to go down? There is something to be stabbed, so if you ask, we will give you soldiers.”
Evidence that the princess of Langard tried to harm the emperor of Ermano.
I’ve already used it once, but there was no reason not to use it again.
‘Because my lady’s theory is to use everything that is available.’
Even if he was beaten for being mean, Casey fully agreed with Mabel’s beliefs.
“If you tell me that you will regret it if you don’t send reinforcements, they will understand.”
Emily put on a suspicious expression, but nodded silently. Casey didn’t seem like the kind of person to talk nonsense.
“And there is another strong friend of the lady. If you ask for help, they’ll probably gladly agree. Communication is a problem, but… leave that part to me.”
Casey said, estimating the distance to the red prober’s habitat.
“Then I’ll ask you, Sangju.”
When Emily stood up after saying hello, Casey let go of her rhymes with an ‘ah’.
“All military supplies are supported by our ‘Evil Merchant’. No matter how much it costs. If it’s not enough, I’ll even pay my own money.”
Even the strong support of Casey, the money ghost.
That was the whole story of the formation of the reinforcements for Ermano.
***
A strong wind glided down the valley and tore people’s hair mercilessly.
The forces of the Ermano Empire, which had joined as many as three countries and rare monsters, became much stronger than before. The faces of Devlin’s soldiers, stunned by the scale, turned completely blue.
‘I have to win even for these people.’
Mabel’s heart swelled.
Of course, there won’t be only those who want to be here.
Whether it was money or honor, there were certainly those who were forced to participate in the war, whether they were driven because they could not disobey orders.
‘But they will also want Ermano to win.’
Suddenly, Mabel’s gaze turned to the vanguard of the Langard army.
“Dylan?!”
The last time I saw Dylan was a young boy, but he became a full-fledged adult and became the commander-in-chief of the military.
When our eyes met, Dylan waved and smiled.
Mabel closed her eyes for a moment, controlling the burning pain in her stomach as her internal injuries had not yet recovered.
‘okay. Let’s try it again.’
Sitting down is not an option anyway.
However, Veron laughed as if it was ridiculous.
“Even if bugs gather, they will be removed. Gathering in groups made it even more disgusting.”
Mabel responded without losing.
“Isn’t it scary when insects swarm around? To the point where I could eat something like you in one go.”
“The brazen and spoiled look just like my father.”
“I’m smart because I look like my dad. Thanks for the compliment.”
Mabel smiled broadly and took a step forward.
I will no longer struggle to protect this world alone.
‘Because it’s everyone’s job to protect our world.’
Mabel raised the spear of divinity and shouted.
“All troops go forth!”
Wow-!
At her command to launch, the armies of the two camps clashed again.
Devlin’s restless magic attack was poured into the vanguard of Ermano’s army.
However, their magic was blocked by Abelardo’s large-scale holy barrier and did not cause any damage.
[Bad people!]
[Enemy of the same race!]
Rare monsters ruthlessly bit the Devlin soldiers.
“Don’t back down! Pay for the meal!”
Under Dillon’s orders, Langard’s soldiers were also part of the force.
The soldiers and rare monsters of the three countries complemented each other’s weaknesses and did an excellent job of attacking and defending.
“This is… nonsense.”
slow down. The arm of one Devlin soldier who was holding the sword sagged weakly.
Dealing with Ermano felt like suicide.
Devlin’s apparent inferiority.
Veron’s heart was twisted when he saw the scene of the plate flipping in an instant.
“You’re really annoying…”
An annoyed Veron crinkled his eyes.
thud. With one stomp of his foot, the ground trembled in response to the imperfect god’s power.
“Aww!”
Unbalanced by the ruthless and blinding attack, Ermano’s soldiers were thrown to the ground in an instant.
Right after that, Veron’s black energy was shot at Ermano’s soldiers.
It was then.
“Taeng. Then you can’t use it!”
The sonorous voice clicked his tongue as if scolding him, and Veron’s attack disappeared as if it were being sucked in by the flying white light.
“Sorry, but your opponent is me. Veron Arthur Devlica.”
Wedge!
The tip of the spear flew past Veron’s face.
Jureuk. Blood flowed from Veron’s cheek. He calmly wiped his cheek with his finger.
“…”
blood.
“Does god also bleed?”
Mabel tilted her head insolently as if provoking, and created the Divine Spear again.
The corners of Veron’s mouth went up at an angle.
The wound quickly healed due to his strange resilience, but it was after Veron’s reason was blown away.
“How dare this wild bitch-”
Veron, who was wheezing, twisted his body instinctively.
Wedge!
Another spear of divinity flew from behind in an instant and grazed the place where Veron had been.
Veron’s expression hardened coldly. It was an attack aimed precisely at the heart.
If he had avoided it even a little late, he would have penetrated it.
“Are you incapable of learning? If you kill me, you’ll know that Aidan won’t be safe.”
“If I didn’t kill you, that doesn’t mean I’m safe, right?”
“It’s been until now that I’ve been playing around with your childish pranks.”
After reciting a bleak warning, Veron pulled something out of his chest. Mabel immediately recognized what it was.
‘Forbidden medium.’
One of the mediums was the ring. However, what Veron took out was not a single ring.
All kinds of accessories fell to the floor.
While Mabel watched the scene, Veron trampled on the medium.
Wag Wag Wag…
The forbidden medium that suppressed Aidan’s power was mercilessly broken by Veron’s foot.
“All of this is what you brought on yourself.”
As soon as Veron finished speaking, a tremendous roar rang out from afar.
Kwaaang-! At the same time, as if a strong earthquake had occurred, the ground started shaking like crazy.
“Then they must be all your fault.”
“You’re laughing. It must be your fault.”
Mabel listened to Veron’s words in one ear and quickly grasped the situation.
At that time, within the visual distance, I saw black energy rising like an explosion.
“…!”
It was a temporary military camp for the Ermano army.
and what remains there.
‘Aidan…!’
At the same time as the realization, a tremendous wave of energy hit me.
That ‘existence’ that moved in the blink of an eye just once.
He appeared through the black energy that raged like a storm.
“Welcome, the last sacrifice of this body.”
Aidan was walking towards me with unfocused eyes open.
