Episode 228
EPISODE.114
After that, things went smoothly like a boat sailing with a favorable wind.
It was a little questionable whether the word “smooth” really suited the battlefield.
Because the battlefield was where blood flowed as a river and corpses piled up as mountains.
‘Anyway….’
Most of the territory of the Kalion Mountains trampled by the undead was recovered, as well as all 17 mines in the eastern part of the mountain range that had been occupied by the Imperial Army.
Of course, it was natural that there were two superhumans sent from Russell and Arex Endymion at the forefront.
It wasn’t until the full-scale war between the two powers, but it was clearly the one who seized the victory in the outpost that might become the fuse.
Click-.
As he fastened the ring snap button on the sleeve of his shirt again, Russell checked his reflection in the mirror.
Checking it out, I briefly retraced some of the things that had happened in my head.
‘After that day, the guy who ran away didn’t show up.’
The reason why Kiel’s side was able to recover the territory quickly wasn’t just Russell and Areks.
The Empire, which experienced defeat once, did not send a separate force to check the two.
So I was able to unilaterally push the wires up.
‘What are you thinking…’
Unlike the atmosphere of Kiel’s side, who had been shrunken by the war situation that seemed to have definitely won, gradually revived, Russell felt a little uneasiness in a corner of his heart at the unknown enemy’s plans. .
It was because he was well aware of the fact that there is nothing more difficult than fighting an opponent whose numbers are unpredictable.
It was then.
Areks, who was grooming his clothes behind Russell, asked him.
“Looks like everything is ready. Shin Seong-gong.”
“yes. I tried on the clothes prepared by Kiel, but I don’t know if it suits you.”
Saying that, he straightened his neck and Areks laughed.
“There have been rumors that the original version of the Holy Gong is as good as its magic skills, even in the provinces.”
He said with a thumbs up.
“You look good enough.”
As you said, Russell’s appearance now was quite good.
The clothes she is wearing are also designed quite stylishly, and she even looks more sophisticated because she has grown taller since the engagement ceremony.
What a decadent atmosphere created by combining black hair and red eyes!
The pictures of the models in the popular pictorial magazines from the author will also give the current Russell a handful.
Russell responded with a small smile at his praise, which he even boasted.
“Sir Areks is also great.”
An atmosphere that cannot be seen in the middle of a battlefield. Of course, the place where the two of them were now was the palace of Kiel.
A brief moment of time created by pushing the Imperial Army and the undead north.
Using that time, Kiel wanted to have a period to reorganize the army, and that gave them a little time to spare.
In addition to that, the upper level of Endymion had issued an order to return to Russell, probably deciding that Russell no longer needed to stay in Kiel.
‘I want to say thank you before I go back to my country…’
Kiel’s side said that they couldn’t hold a grand banquet because the war hadn’t ended yet, but the King of Kiel wanted to come forward and express his gratitude.
‘Perhaps I will return to my home country after this event is over.’
Of course, there was no guarantee that it would lead to a peaceful daily life.
The Kiel and Naze alliances are related, but the current situation is Endymion and Britannia.
It was safe to say that it was a confrontation between the two powers. You never know when an all-out war will happen.
Russell asked, reviewing the situation once again.
“More than that, the Naze Federation is also worried.”
“If it’s Naze…”
This is the place where Amelia Merwin, the owner of the White Tower of the Royal Road, is. Just as Areks was dispatched from Endymion to aid Kiel, Amelia Merwin was dispatched there.
“Just as two superhumans have been dispatched here, there is no guarantee that the other side will not do that.”
“Um…”
A brief silence.
“I understand what you’re worried about, but I don’t think the Empire sent two supermen to the Naze Alliance.”
“…?”
Areks explained to him who was puzzled.
“There aren’t that many superhumans in the Empire that can stand up to a strong man of the size of a hundred pagodas.”
The strongman of the 7th circle, who has skills close to that of the 8th circle.
It was only because she was of mixed blood with the fairies that she looked young, and the number of lines of death and chaos she passed over easily exceeded the number of fingers and toes multiplied by them.
“Of course, there won’t be any… but it seems like a waste to send such a big player to the war against the Naze Alliance.”
Not to mention, Roderick Armstrong, one of the players who can definitely defeat her, died in the last civil war.
As for the empire, there would be no choice but to pay attention to moving the supermen in the top row.
“The only thing I’m concerned about is the other side of what you’re worried about.”
“…?”
“As Prince Shin knows, no matter how good the word war is, it is rooted in extortion.”
Take away the things of other countries and make them your own country. Whether it be territory, population, or food.
“But this war is not like that.”
Perhaps because of the undead’s characteristic of hating all living things, not only did they not leave even a single prisoner behind, but the place they passed through was covered with slaughter and fraud, making it difficult for even a single blade of grass to grow properly.
In fact, most of the territories recovered were also terribly devastated, and there were some areas that were beginning to show signs of plague.
“Even though he occupied the magic stone mine, no matter how much he calculates it, it just doesn’t pay off…”
He only looks younger than his age due to the influence of his tempered aura.
Areks Kylen was also a veteran in his seventies.
The story that maybe there are more people who have crossed the line than Amelia Merwin.
This battlefield, which he captures with a concave gaze, was heterogeneous in many ways.
Listening to his story, Russell’s eyes sank deeply.
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a while after that.
Russell jumped up from his seat as he confirmed the identity of the person who had come to guide them.
It was because the face of the person who came to guide the two was quite familiar.
There were only two faces that could be said to be familiar to him, who had only been on one mission related to Kiel.
“haha. Long time no see. Your Excellency, Duke Raymond.”
Although it is an ally, Endymion is a great country that has nothing strange to call itself an empire. It was natural for a duke of such a large country to respect even the Count of Kiel.
I knew from that time that he was an unusual young man, but…
‘I thought he would rise to the position of Duke of Endymion in just a few years.’
Russell responded with a gentle smile to the greeting he gave while reminiscing about the past.
“yes. It’s been a really long time. Count.”
The reason why I didn’t have to do it was probably because I considered the old relationship and the diplomatic part.
At Russell’s words, the Count hesitantly massaged the back of his neck.
“Heh heh, that’s…”
“…?”
Kind of a goofy look.
Soon after, Russell could understand the reason for that expression.
“Now I am the Marquis. Your Excellency the Duke.”
When I told this story to Russell, who had risen to the rank of duke in an instant, I was embarrassed because it felt like pride.
Russell congratulated the Marquis Kimblely with a pure heart.
“Congratulations. Marquis.”
“Heh heh heh.”
As if to change the subject, I exchanged greetings with Areks and took a step back to the side of the door.
“How about talking about the past while moving?”
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Although the national power is weak, it is not common for a country’s marquis to act as a guide.
Conversely, if you think about it, you can see how much Kiel’s side values the relationship with Endymion.
As they followed Marquis Kimbley to the meeting place, the two talked about their past.
It wasn’t a deep enough relationship to resolve the filial piety, but we were able to give and receive as much regard as we could.
While talking like that, the three of them soon arrived at the entrance of the reception hall.
“Your Majesty—.”
Before Marquis Kimbley could say the next word, a voice came from inside.
“Come in.”
Click-.
The reception area revealed when the door opened was not very wide.
Except for Princess Camilla, who is acquainted with Russell, most of the people who are seated are presumed to be the king’s aides.
Between them sat the King of Kiel.
“All of you have worked hard to come.”
Aged gaze and voice The moment the two people who noticed him hurriedly bowed their heads. The king stretched out his skinny hand.
He said, restraining the two of them.
“Stop it. Saying hello to the benefactor of the country, rather, it makes me want to bow my head here again and again.”
It was an impolite proposal in international relations. However, judging from the fact that the Marquis Kimbley, as well as the other key figures of Kiel in the seat, didn’t say anything…
‘Are you saying this has already been discussed?’
Russell and Areks, who exchanged glances with each other, straightened their slightly bowed postures.
“Thank you for your consideration, Your Majesty.”
The king of Kiel smiled and said at the sight of Russell, who only lowered his head on behalf of the two.
“The reason we prepared this modest event today is to say hello to the gentlemen who lent their strength to Kiel despite the war in a foreign country.”
“It’s a foreign country. Isn’t Kiyel an ally? We, Endymion, will always do our best for the peace of our allies.”
“haha. I feel reassured when you say that, but it wouldn’t be polite to talk only with your mouth.”
When the king beckoned, two knights stepped forward as if they had been waiting.
Each of them was carrying a bag the size of a human head and a wooden box the size of a fist.
“Sir Areks. First of all, this is something I want to give to you.”
When the sack was put down along with the horse, blue light emitted from the inside with a clicking sound.
Bright magic light.
Its true identity was as Russell guessed through the flowing mana.
‘Is the magic stone the highest grade magic stone with almost no impurities?’
That’s one bag at a time.
“Of the magic stones produced in the mine, only the highest grade was selected separately. Since the refining has already been completed, I hope that Sir Areks will use it to his advantage.”
It was the highest quality mana stone that was treated several times more expensive than the same weight of gold.
With a quantity like that, there would be enough left over even if he could make magic weapons and even armor.
“Can I accept something like this…?”
Arecus’s fingertips trembled and the king nodded calmly.
“Considering that you saved our country, it wouldn’t be a waste if the Lord asked for a ship of this.”
Then he turned his gaze.
“This isn’t the first time I’ve been helped by the duke…”
he continued, facing Russell.
“I think it would be quicker to see and talk about it firsthand.”
The moment the wooden box in the other knight’s hand opened with a clicking sound, a roar!
A door of flame suddenly appeared above Russell’s head. Pepper, who had been miniaturized from the inside, suddenly poked her head.
gurgling.
dragon-swallowed wizard
