Chapter 89. A portent of war (5) + The beginning of war (1) Someone shouted.
However, given that no one stopped him, this level of reaction must have been expected in advance.
Or it could be a pre-planted wind catcher for those who don’t know who the authors are.
The king of the 3rd rank among the 3 major countries and even though he is the lord of a small country, a man famous as a war hero is together.
It was an announcement made by those who accompanied the emperor.
It’s not just the people who are upset.
The spies from each country secretly planted among them will also be shocked.
There would have been no traces of the King of the Kingdom of Damaniel and the Grand Duchy of the Principality of Sefen.
They just arrived.
I invited them to this place while using teleport magic, which was never cheap.
just for today.
The Emperor stepped forward and began addressing the people again.
“Do you guys know? The fact that there is someone who has recently disrupted the continent’s finances, ”
Who are you talking about?
“Merchants will already know. There are those who offer all sorts of bizarre products and gain an unfair advantage through them. Even they are showing more and more brazenness, such as copying and selling paper, which is a specialty of the empire, at will.”
He proudly waved his cloak and declared.
“I will reveal that their name is Ernesia Kingdom!”
The emperor raised his voice and clearly revealed who their main enemy was.
“They monopolized their own interests and disrupted the continental market. It has reached a point where even the burden of lifting their ever-increasing demonic obsession cannot be overlooked.”
Fierce criticism of Ernesia Kingdom.
If this was a general official event, it was a remark that would become a major diplomatic issue later.
But the Emperor doesn’t care.
Even the two men standing next to him don’t blink an eye at all.
This meant that the remarks had already been prepared beforehand.
“I decided to take up my sword myself after much thought for the stability of the continent and for the rights of the Empire.”
The faces of the people listening to the speech are stained with astonishment one by one.
Those who are already astute are beginning to realize what kind of place this is,
“And there are allies who agree with Jim’s idea.”
The King of the Kingdom of Damaniel and the Grand Duchy of the Principality of Sefen.
These two men who declared themselves allies.
“They, like Jim, worried about the future of the continent and also supported the decision to lift a heavy sword.”
Two men stand side by side.
Reach out and overlap.
firm determination.
alliance.
“I declare an alliance with the Kingdom of Demaniel and the Principality of Sefen.”
formal alliance.
Although behind-the-scenes negotiations have already taken place over a year ago, this is the first time that the fact has been acknowledged in an official setting.
and purpose of the alliance.
“With this, I am the Empire! Just like our newly acquired allies, we declare that we will directly judge the kingdom of Ernesia, a group of wicked people, right here!”
cried the emperor.
At the right time, he raised the volume of his magic tools, so his voice rang across the plaza and shook the capital.
After the emperor’s declaration, which seemed to upset even his head, swept away.
Starting with someone bursting out a small “Ah…” sigh in the plaza, which had been engulfed in silence for several minutes.
Furious cheers and applause filled the square.
On this day, not only the Merman Empire, but also the Kingdom of Demaniel and the Principality of Sefen.
An official declaration of war was made by the three countries.
Formation of the Triple Alliance.
The target is Ernesia Kingdom.
It was only a matter of time before long before their swords and spears were pointed there.
Later history books will describe this day as the starting point of the Great War between the Three Kingdoms Alliance and the Kingdom of Ernesia.
Beginning of war (1)
Two days after the declaration of war, the meeting room of Ernesia Kingdom.
“…I’m assuming that you already know, so I’ll tell you.”
With his expression and muscles stiffened, King Theonel spoke his first words to the urgently summoned nobles.
Among them, there will be no idiot who does not know why this meeting was held now.
If there is, I will directly tighten it with this muscle and then destroy it.
Fortunately, all the nobles seem serious and remain silent.
You know the seriousness of the situation.
Currently, most of the nobles except for the lords of each region are present.
The reason why the lords did not gather is because they have to protect each territory and border in preparation for an emergency.
“Imperial emperor… I had expected him to raise his sword from before, but…
Theonel glared at the three letters on the table with a gaze full of anger.
I want to burn it right away, but I hold back because that doesn’t mean the situation will improve.
Each of the three letters is a declaration of war from the Triple Alliance.
Since when will the military move and invade?
It is said that if they are going to surrender, they will set up a place for negotiations only under the conditions presented.
“It’s not even funny that it’s a cause.”
He had already received the declaration of war speech from the spy, so he snorted as if it were absurd.
Who is evil and who is evil?
Who doesn’t know that he started a fight with the intention that he would set your house on fire and throw it away because his stomach hurts from being well with others forever?
It is to the point of ridicule at the shameless self-justification.
“Once declared, there is no going back. Soon they will invade.”
The Duke of Gast is holding his head and is now desperately expressing his feelings. He has already sent a letter of protest against the unreasonable declaration of war to the three countries, but it will not mean much.
Already, the Three Kingdoms Alliance strongly insists that they are righteous and criticizes Ernesia Kingdom more strongly as evil.
The people of that country also have no doubts about its meaning.
Maybe it’s because it’s under strict control.
Even at this moment when they are having a meeting here with their headaches, the enemies must have already finished all preparations and are trying to attack with their spears held high.
“It will be very soon that rumors will spread throughout the country.”
“I know.”
Theonel will also strongly insist that the spear pointed at them is unfair.
“Furthermore, I cannot accept these ridiculous claims.”
“You are right.”
The nobles, led by the Duke of Gast, also gnashed their teeth at the letters sent from the three countries.
In the letter, like a declaration of war, their demands were written.
‘If you really want to stop the unjust blood flowing and repent of your unjust desires, show your will. Otherwise, our spears and swords will never be taken.’
Aside from the arrogant sentence of ”, the requirements were also spectacle.
First stop production of paper and complete scrapping of the facility.
Second, we will share the manufacturing method of products that Ernesia Kingdom has monopolized.
Third, return to each country the unfair gains obtained from the above products.
Fourth, send Prince Ernesia Arel, who discovered the secret of the stomach, to the Empire to study and spread his talent.
“Neither of them are worth the slightest consideration.”
Everything was tantamount to making fun of Ernesia Kingdom itself.
Clearly, the Three Kingdoms had no intention of ending the war itself.
So, it must have been an unreasonable requirement.
There is no way that any of them will listen with common sense.
Completely ignoring this side is shamelessly exposed.
Theonel punched the table in anger.
A corner of the table that had recently been hit by his fist, which had become extremely strong, was shattered.
“Especially the last one is nothing short of an insult!”
His fists are shaking in anger, as if his anger is not resolved.
Study Abroad? You’re laughing. It must be sent as a hostage.
The Three Kingdoms judged that there was a possibility that something new could be created if Arel existed even if the products that had brought profits to the kingdom so far were cut off, and they wanted his recruit.
“Your Majesty, please calm down. The table is not guilty. First, we need to take action.”
“I know.”
At the persuasion of the nobles, Theonel took his anger for a while.
“War is already inevitable.”
He had no intention of accepting that absurd demand, and even if he did, it would certainly cause enormous damage to the kingdom, even if it wasn’t due to war.
Unreasonable demands are not even worth listening to.
If the opponent has a weapon, it’s enough to get rid of it with a sword and shield.
“It’s time to leave.”
“you’re right.”
“You are right!”
All nobles strongly expressed their intention to fight.
And among them, the father-in-law of Theonel, Duke of Dezel Pratze, and one of the influential nobles in the kingdom, spoke with a strong will.
“Your Majesty, our territory is already preparing for dispatch of talented knights.”
“Will Sir Dezel be all right?”
His territory must not have shaken off all the damage caused by the mysterious terror yet.
Although it was an emergency, I was worried that it would be a burden to forcefully send troops.
Duke Dezel shook his head.
“No problem. In addition, my son is also expressing his intention to go to the army in this war, so he will go even if he is stopped.”
Not only that, but many lords are already sending messages that troops can be dispatched at any time.
As the economic situation in the kingdom has recently become more prosperous, many of them are relying on it, whether it is a little or a lot.
Of course, even for them, this war will feel absurd.
Now, there is no way to give such peace to an aggression.
“Right. In fact, Jeil had already told me yesterday that he wanted to join the army himself.”
Crown Prince Jeil, who had already heard the news of the war a step ahead, expressed his intention to participate in the war directly to Theonel.
He is also old enough now, and he needs credit as a successor.
“I see… Her Highness was that age too. Then why don’t you make my son look after your Highness even more?”
“It would be nice if the first one had the least experience.”
Normally, Theonel would have said that he would lead the army himself, but this time he was about to take a step back.
Aside from the regret of the Three Kingdoms Alliance, the successor also needs some experience and merit.
Recently, his skills have reached a fairly high level based on the theories left behind by Arell, so it will not be enough to directly lead the army in this war.
Of course, I won’t leave everything to you.
It was about to leave only the vanguard, and then let the seasoned ones take over and fight.
“Be prepared not to give up even a single inch of the territory you have defended since the time of your ancestors to their aggression.”
Theonel sternly shouted and ordered the nobles to hurriedly prepare to march.
The Kingdom of Ernesia was determined to fight to the end against the Three Kingdoms Alliance.
* * *
Not long after I turned sixteen, I received some not-so-welcome news.
Eventually, a war broke out.
“Did you choose to push in?”
I murmured as I calmly read the official document.
Before the official letter, the news that the emperor or the emperor had already entered into an alliance with the emperor and declared war there had already been heard.
‘It must be nice to see old men who ate as much as they would like to join hands to eat chicken meat, right?’
When I heard the news that day, I was so ridiculous that I was so sarcastic.
Of course, the first word about the declaration of war spread from the upper chamber.
Surprisingly, merchants know these rumors more quickly.
In particular, when dealing with foreign countries, you can know the situation just by their atmosphere.
In addition, our company also had quite a few items that it was trading with the three countries in question, but since that day the transaction was completely cut off, there is no way I am unaware of that fact.
It seems that some merchants have already taken countermeasures as soon as the declaration of war in question has occurred.
The next day, my father immediately gave a speech refuting their ridiculous declaration of war.
