◈ 300. [STAGE 12] No regrets
“… .”
“… .”
There is a hellish silence.
In front of me is Dusk Bringer wrapped in bandages.
Her long, ebony-like hair was swollen in the aftermath of the explosion, and her white skin and even her shiny silver crown were smeared with soot.
Only the amber eyes twinkle as usual… … Shed a resentful light.
I, who was breaking out in a cold sweat, made an excuse.
“No, I laid a lot of traps to deal with the monster. If you come that way confidently. its not dangerous of course.”
“… .”
“And I didn’t know you couldn’t detect mines… .”
Then Dusk Bringer bared his sharp teeth and slammed into me.
“It’s not even an artifact that works with magic! It’s not like shooting with hostility! Wasn’t it just a machine? You might not be able to detect it!”
No, I’m just careless… … .
Anyway, even after stepping on a mine, the dragon ended up with only light abrasions on his legs. The Dragon Lady also ended up with light burns. It’s really durable, and it’s incredibly strong.
However, it seems that the problem is not the wounds on the body, but the scratches on the pride. Dusk Bringer groaned, almost grinding his teeth.
“how… how is this… … In order to imprint a cool image, I made a show while using magic materialization… … Step on the mines at the end! Exploding so splendidly… … !”
I silently nodded.
“I didn’t expect it to rise like a scene in a painting. I’ll probably never forget them all… … .”
“Aww! Aaaaaaaa!”
Dusk Bringer covered his ears and screamed.
“I can’t do anything more than this… ! I have no choice but to use magic to make everyone forget their memories… … !”
“Did you know you could use such magic?”
In the game, Dusk Bringer is a warrior class.
It is an avant-garde position that beats down the enemy with its natural overwhelming magical power and physical specifications. It has nothing to do with magic.
Dusk Bringer smiled precariously and raised his fist.
“Wouldn’t it be possible to bleach a day’s worth of memories if you receive a strong blow to the head…? … ?”
“No, if I get hit by your punch, it’s not just a day’s worth, but a lifetime’s worth, so please be patient.”
It’s not just about remembering, it’s about dying!
I licked my tongue and glanced up and looked outside.
The place where Dusk Bringer and I are now alone is the commander’s tent inside the outpost.
Dusk Bringer’s four bodyguards are waiting right outside. Several of my heroes are also waiting outside.
Cheer.
tingling… … .
“… .”
Why are you so nervous about it? among themselves
The 4 knights under Dusk Bringer were all men, but an old man with white hair and a white beard wore a long sword. A middle-aged man with dark long hair wearing a long sword. And two young men with long spears on their backs.
They are staring at my party members with cold eyes. He is silently standing in his seat, arms crossed, and quietly exuding momentum.
“Kuhm!”
Standing in front of him, Quylan was showing off his muscles as much as he could by straightening his shoulders and tightening his chest and arms. Aren’t you showing off your muscles here?
“Ahem!”
“Hmm!”
And next to him, Evangeline and Damian were also trying to imitate Kuylan’s posture and inflate their missing size to the fullest. no what are you doing Is it a scarf lizard?
“cadet… .”
Standing a little further away, I saw Junior covering his face as if he was embarrassed. Don’t embarrass yourself! Or do you too!
that buck that buck
Just then, Lucas walked from the southern wall. I’ve been entrusted with dealing with the remnants of the Scorpion Corps, but it seems that the work has been completed.
“… ?”
Lucas was taken aback by the scene of the fight unfolding in front of the commander’s tent.
“Suck!”
He also straightened his shoulders, pushed his chest forward, tightened his neck, and strode forward. Oh, and one more scarf lizard.
Lucas, who entered the tent, reported in a high-pitched voice.
“I have cleaned up all the remaining scorpion monsters, my lord.”
Lucas glanced at Dusk Bringer, who was sitting in front of me, and reluctantly added.
“grandee… It was easy thanks to your help. Our allies did not suffer any damage.”
“Good job. Dispose of the monster corpse and retrieve the loot.”
“Johnny.”
After politely bowing, Lucas made a 180-degree U-turn, then gave a lot of energy and walked out waddling. These cute things… … .
I took my eyes off the scene of this nunchy fight and opened my mouth to face the bomb-headed Dusk Bringer.
“That’s why you actively helped to deal with the monster… … Can I accept that you are joining our front now?”
“Hmph, of course not!”
Dusk Bringer raised one corner of his mouth and smiled menacingly. It’s funny because it’s poogle’s hair, but… … .
“No, you’re going to commit yourself, but didn’t you promise in advance? Let’s fight for control of the frontline here with a score of 5 to 5!”
Dusk Bringer clenched his tiny fists and shook them in front of me.
“Let’s go head-to-head with wine, Ash!”
“… Sticking is sticking.”
I snorted.
“Then there would have been no reason for you to lend a hand in such a grandiose way to defend against our monster.”
“Hey, didn’t I say that? I am trying to break your momentum by imprinting the power of this body in a cool way… … .”
“Just be honest, Archduke.”
Dusk Bringer’s face hardened as I spat it out calmly.
“I was a little puzzled. Why did the Grand Duke take so long to escape the duchy… … .”
I murmured in a low voice, folded my fingers, and counted.
“With the strength of the Archduke and his knights, there is no reason for it to be that hard or take too long to break through, no matter how encircled by the Imperial Army.”
“… .”
“The last festival was also strange. If the Archduke and his knights or even his servants escaped, there is no need for the Archduke to come alone. I have excellent mobility anyway, so it’s enough if I come with you.”
“… .”
“And now I know why.”
When dealing with werewolves in the last stage 10.
I took a lot of damage because I didn’t take [Map Creation] out of the perks that can only take up to 3 at a time, and I couldn’t use the minimap.
Since then, I’ve been wearing the [Map Creation] attribute for quite some time. So, I was able to turn on the mini map and look around during this defense battle.
It was a mini-map that only lasted a few minutes a day, but I found it quickly.
monsters of the south.
Allies of the forward base.
And crouched in the west… … A bunch of NPCs.
“Did you bring the people?”
“… .”
“It took time to escape while protecting them. I had to sell every last piece of jewelry to feed and sleep them.”
“… .”
“You did too much to make a contribution in this battle in order to rely on me with the people somehow. Right?”
Dusk Bringer’s trembling lips opened.
“There are less than 1,000 people.”
Her amber eyes drooped. Uncharacteristic of her always dignified appearance, the dragon’s big eyes were filled with deep regret and sadness.
“Gwain told the people who followed him to stay. If you stay in the duchy, you can beg for mercy from the imperial army, but if you follow Guwain, it will only lead to suffering and death.”
“… .”
“But even though most of them stayed, the last 1,000 of them followed Gwain. This poor king who ruined the country and failed to protect the people… … He said he would be with me until the end.”
Dusk Bringer’s hand pressed firmly against her left breast.
“We couldn’t give up one legacy of dragon blood, and set hundreds of years of history on fire… Me, who let the whole country be trampled on by the enemy’s military boots.”
Dusk Bringer, who had bitten his lips with sharp teeth, looked straight at me.
“I mean, I gave my life to follow you, Ash. this weight… … Can you guess?”
How would you know?
The bitterness and vengeance felt by the king of a ruined country,
and the sense of responsibility for those who follow him even in this situation. how i
“Accept it.”
“… .”
“The subjects of wine… come alive.”
I didn’t answer and was lost in thought.
Dusk Bringer and his knights might be able to hide without being caught by the Imperial Army’s 1st Corps on the Western Front.
However, 1,000 refugees is a different problem.
The moment they were accepted here, the 1st Corps of the Imperial Army on the Western Front… … And that commander, 1st Prince Lark, would immediately notice.
Dusk Bringer is here.
The dragon’s blood owner committed himself to the southern front.
The flames of war that started in the West will spread to the South. And right now… … !
When I couldn’t answer right away, Dusk Bringer hurriedly spat out.
“I have to take responsibility for them. So don’t suggest it.”
“proposal?”
“The 5v5 war that I promised. Let’s do it right now.”
“… .”
“I will take control of the battle lines here and keep my subjects safe. So right now… … !”
I let out a small sigh.
“… I had to promise to fight with them over control of this place. We did not agree on the timing.”
I pointed to the wheelchair I was sitting in and the blanket that covered me.
“As you can see, I’m not feeling well right now. It’s difficult right now.”
“My subjects!”
Dusk Bringer almost screamed.
“If not now, I will die! If not right away… … !”
Dusk Bringer hurriedly stood up and stood in front of me with a face contorted in pain.
“Fight.”
“… .”
“Ash if that’s hard.”
Dusk Bringer put a trembling hand over his head and picked up the silver crown.
It was said to symbolize the dominion of the Principality of Bringer.
She slowly took off her crown, which she had never wanted to take off under any circumstances.
“Let’s assume that the wine is defeated.”
“… grandee.”
“Let’s pretend you won. I will not overstep your authority. If you wish, I will be your faithful knight. Just like we swore during the martial arts competition… … !”
“… .”
“My people are hungry. Got sick. I’ve already used up all my energy to escape to the south here. And winter is near.”
Looking down at the crown in his trembling hands, Dusk Bringer closed his eyes. Then he handed me the crown.
“It is already at the limit. Every time you hesitate for a day, the people of Gain will die by half.”
“… .”
I didn’t get a crown
An old king in the form of a girl spitting out desperately… … just stare quietly
“Please save me, Ash… Save people like my children… … .”
Dusk Bringer was about to kneel,
and Tup!
I hurriedly got up and grabbed her arm to stop her from kneeling.
Then he took the crown from her hand and put it back on her head.
The old crown, covered in soot, was unattractive in my hand.
Above the head of the original owner, there was a supreme elegance.
Surprised, Dusk Bringer looked up at me with his eyes wide open. I laughed bitterly.
“There is definitely a major that the Grand Duke made in this defense.”
Perhaps the reason Dusk Bringer fought so grandiosely.
I would have built my major in preparation for such a situation. To secure even a little possibility.
“This is a monster front that accepts anyone without discrimination as long as they fight the monster. And the Archduke has already proved it.”
I grinned.
“So I am happy to accommodate. The guests of the Principality of Bringer.”
“… .”
“You have worked hard to come this far… Come on, come.”
In front of Dusk Bringer, who bit her lip and barely held back her tears, I bowed slightly and showed an example to greet the guests.
“Let’s come to crossroads, an independent route for all those who fight the monsters in the southern fortress city.”
“… .”
Dusk Bringer, who had been staring blankly at me, smiled brightly with reddened eyes as he held back his tears.
“Tell me in advance, Ash. You will regret this decision.”
“Maybe.”
“But I promise you. Guwain will do his best to erase that regret from you.”
I also smiled at you.
I didn’t say it, but I promised her in my heart.
I don’t regret this decision.
No matter what happens in the future, it’s all the path I’ve chosen.
***
[STAGE 12 – CLEAR!]
[STAGE MVP – Dusk Bringer (SSR)]
[Level Up Character]
– None
[Dead & Injured Character]
– None
[Allied Character]
– Dusk Bringer (SSR)
– Andy Mion (SSR)
– Berlin (SSR)
– Silver (SSR)
– Jet (SSR)
[Acquisition items]
– Scorpion Legion Mana Stone: 274
– Scorpion Warrior Magic Core (R): 5
– Scorpion King Magic Core (SR): 1
[Stage clear reward has been given. Please check your inventory.]
– R Grade Reward Box: 5
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