◈ 155. [Side Story] Search (3)
Principality of Bringer.
As you can guess from the name of the principality, it is a land ruled by the Duke of Bringer.
It is said that Duskbringer, the last fire dragon on the continent hundreds of years ago, and the emperor at the time saw offspring.
I don’t know how a human and a dragon got married… … .
Anyway, this half-human, half-dragon born between a dragon and an emperor is the first Duke of Bringer.
The Empire gave away territory to the Duke of Bringer and asked them to protect the Empire, and the Duke of Bringer, a powerful warrior with dragon blood, was loyal to the Empire for hundreds of years.
We got along well with each other like this, but the problem is the current situation where the empire ate the first place in the continent.
Did they say that after rabbit hunting, they boil the hounds?
The principality no longer looks good in the eyes of the empire now that it has secured world hegemony.
Not only does it openly hold a self-governing territory within the empire’s territory, but it also has quite a bit of military power, befitting a country that fought against the empire’s foreign enemies.
Not only that, although the dragon’s blood and the emperor’s blood have faded, they are definitely collaterals of the imperial family.
If left alone, one day it might become a threat to the empire and devour the imperial family—
they must have started the war after thinking like this.
Years were spent on preliminary work, and now we are pouring in all available forces.
They would have thought that they had captured the capital and seized the victory.
What if an outside force suddenly supported the principality at this time?
There is no trolling like this, right?
“The operation to find the queen right now, right?”
Before Fernandez could say anything, I pushed on quickly.
“I know everything bro. The dragon lady escaped from the captured capital. That they are now spreading their hopes throughout the principality and searching for it.”
The Duke of Bringer has been a woman for generations, and the Duke of this time is also a woman.
There are so many nicknames for this character with dragon blood.
Starting with the official name of the Grand Duke of Bringer, the Dragon Lady, the Duke of Dragon Blood… … .
However, the players were usually called short like this.
Queen.
She was a queen in both what she looked like and what she did, so strictly speaking she should be called a duke, but everyone simply called her a queen.
In any case, the queen has now safely escaped the capital with her royal guards.
“How did you know that… !」
How do you know?
That’s right, the most important first branch in this game is whether or not the queen is an ally.
The timing is approximately the second half of the first year.
Defeated in the war with the empire, the queen led the guerrilla army to the end and continued resistance, but when she could no longer fight, she escaped to the south. Reach the monster front.
The Queen and her subordinate knights are a ruthless party with all SSR-grade heroes and SSR-grade equipment wrapped around their bodies.
First-time users are mesmerized by the appearance of this party and often accept it as an ally.
But it’s a damn trap.
This is because the relationship with the imperial family becomes the worst the moment you bring them under your command.
All support from the capital was cut off, and the magic stone sales route was extremely limited.
Is that all? To catch the queen, they start sending troops from their home country.
However, the ability of the queen and the knights is truly one of a kind. There were also perverted players who saw the ending with this party.
Anyway, that’s how it was in the game.
‘Advance the timing of their recruitment.’
What can we do if we don’t send reinforcements?
I’m going to have to share my poor friends who have interests right now.
Hide the Queen and the Knights of the Royal Guard in the Southern Front and help them rebuild their forces.
Instead, they lend me their strength and together we fend off the monsters.
It’s a complete win-win!
“Refugees and defeated soldiers who lost their country to the empire and wandered without a changeable territory, their royalty, their knights. These people are not alone in the entire continent, hyung.”
“… .”
“I will accommodate them all here on the southern front.”
Why don’t you organize a team of fearful foreigners?
Those who harbor hatred for the empire are brought together by the youngest prince expelled from the imperial capital. Is this picture very beautiful?
“Are you insane, Ash?”
Fernandez was bewildered.
“Isn’t that an act of treason in reality!”
“No. Absolutely completely different.”
I agree with you blindfolded. Strictly speaking, this is not treason.
This is because a monster is a disaster.
“The central imperial family did not send reinforcements here. In fact, it can be seen that he gave up his ruling power. So, all you have to do is join forces with the people around you to survive on your own in the face of disaster.”
“That makes sense-”
“If you were going to make a sound that made sense, you should have created a situation that made sense.”
I sighed.
“In order for a state to demand loyalty, shouldn’t it also have a minimum of morality?”
“… .」
“The state doesn’t even protect it with that name. Is it treason to literally put down the order to be locked in prison without any reinforcements and struggle to live? Fall as much as you can.”
“… .”
“Choose. brother.”
To the silent Fernandez, I thought it was the last time and declared it.
“Will the Queen of the Principality open an escape route to the south? If not, will you send a handful of reinforcements here on the southern front?”
“… .”
“Don’t lose both the western and southern rabbits and choose wisely.”
Fernandez’s silence was short, but it felt like an eternity.
Before long, his sweet voice flowed from the statue of the goddess.
“… How much reinforcements are you requesting?」
I clenched my fists involuntarily.
It worked. my gamble
“The monsters that are invading this time are about 1,000 Wyverns. You should be able to catch these monsters with ease.”
「How long is the application period?」
“Five defense battles ahead.”
From stage 6 to stage 10.
I was thinking of pampering it sparingly.
“Good,”
Fernandez replied coolly.
It’s just like this. It’s like a damn brother.
“We cannot let the 1st Corps on the Western Front go. Because the siege is empty. Instead, reinforcements come from the center… I will send a unit under my direct command.”
“Really?”
“I don’t lie. After all, if you say you’re sending it and don’t send it, it looks like you’re really going to declare treason.”
I heard the sound of writing something through the communication. Are you writing a public notice?
“Don’t worry too much about whether you can make it on time. My unit is the fastest in the world. I will prepare it right away.”
“That’s good, then.”
Is it thanks to the conclusion? Fernandez’s voice softened slightly.
“Are you satisfied
with this, brother?”
In fact, it was a reinforcement that was ripped off like a threat.
Of course, it’s annoying to have to receive reinforcements like this, but good is good.
If so, it’s safe for a while.
“But Ash.”
Fernandez lowered his voice.
“You will have to pay for your arrogance. No matter how much it was for the sake of the reinforcements, you said too many things that you shouldn’t say as a prince this time.」
“… .”
“Let’s talk face-to-face soon, brother.”
Let’s talk face-to-face?
It’s not like we’re talking about video communication, so… … .
“Communication ends. I wish you good luck, Namdan.”
He said he was ending the call, so I shot him one last time.
“Go away, Central.”
pop.
The communication magic was cut off.
“Whoa… .”
I took a long breath.
I must have been quite nervous, my palms are sweaty. Roughly rubbing my palms on my pants, I turned around.
Lucas and Marherita were watching me, equally tense. I clapped.
“The reinforcement issue has been resolved. I didn’t even have to be a weightlifter. Everything is going well.”
It’s not that simple, but it is.
After saying that with bluff, I looked back at the statue of the goddess.
“Oh, I hate to hear blasphemy, but… This can’t be helped.”
I took my staff from my bosom and swung it forward.
The three magical blades rose up and pierced the statue of the goddess. Marherita let out a short scream.
Pachichi Pachichichi… … .
When the outer skin made of plaster came off, the magical and alchemical mechanism hidden inside the statue was revealed.
I waved the staff a few more times nonchalantly.
pop! Pachichichi! Kwakwang-!
The communications device was shattered. It’s a shame to be honest, but this isn’t a useful device for me.
I put my wand into my bosom and gestured to Lucas.
“Do you believe in Goddess Lucas?”
“I am proud of myself for being quite devout.”
“Then would you hate me if I told you to go through all the statues and religious symbols in this temple and destroy them as necessary?”
“No, it can’t be. Nothing is above my lord’s orders.”
“thanks.”
I commanded Lucas who looked down at me.
“Give me three days. Search this temple to see if anything else is hidden.”
“Johnny.”
“Marherita? Of course you will cooperate, right?”
Trembling at my words, Marherita swallowed her tears and nodded.
“According to Your Highness… … I’ll do it… .”
“Even the Goddess would be more pleased to pray to the air with pious faith than to conspire with a device imitating her own appearance.”
I’m not familiar with the religious doctrines of this world. don’t want to do that
***
Return to the mansion.
The shadow unit was still kneeling in the drawing room, with the rest of the main party watching over them.
It was time to decide on their treatment.
“Evangeline Damien Jr. let me go out for a while There’s Lily outside, too, and they’re all together.”
“But senior… .”
Evangeline rolled her round eyes and looked between God Hands.
“Spy… it was It could be dangerous at least… … .”
“Don’t worry about that.”
“… all right. But should I call you right away if something happens?”
The main party members cautiously left the drawing room, and I brought a chair in front of the shadow troops and sat down.
“You don’t have to say much.”
I pulled out my wand from my bosom. Three magical blades rose from behind.
The body bag and burnout held my breath, and God Hand silently looked at me.
Without hesitation, I jerked my wand forward.
The three magical blades flew at each of the three… … He delicately cut the strings that bound the three of them together.
I put the wand back into my bosom. The three of them, who were free from their restraints, looked at me in bewilderment.
“The standard by which I judge you is neither your origin nor the secrets you hold inside.”
I said bluntly.
“This is what you all have been doing all this time.”
The Shadow Troops have risked their lives to follow my orders.
And indeed, Old Girl and Skull gave their lives to protect me.
I remember the old girl’s laugh as she sucked blood and waved on my behalf.
I remember the courage of Skull who pulled out his dagger and stood in front of the Vampire King.
There was no lie in that act.
“So I decided to trust you.”
I decided to trust them once again.
Only by doing so will they become completely mine to the last detail.
“majesty… !”
The three prostrated themselves in front of me with thrilled faces. Ugh, it’s not yet the time to shed tears of emotion.
“God Hand. Tell me the truth first.”
I asked in a stern voice.
“What was the ‘secret name’ you received from above?”
