[ Episode 222. Unpredictable]
I looked around from the ashes.
Although it was a fort, the inside of the Valley of Wailing, which was not without private houses, was completely swept away.
Even if the Empire took the fortress back anyway, it didn’t matter because they didn’t know I did it.
“So, how do you feel about watching? Did I show you enough of this?”
I turned my head and looked at Kairak.
He was looking up at me standing on the ashes with a hard expression.
“okay.”
“Then shall we proceed with the negotiations?”
All the warlocks in the fortress are dead.
Just in case, I ordered Evan, Nickel, and Mirinae to explore the surroundings, so there was nothing to worry about.
Took!
A chair I don’t know where it came from was placed on the ashes.
Watching Kairak sit on the chair, I sat on the back of Kriebmacher’s hand and crossed my legs.
“Good.”
“What exactly do you want?”
“First of all, the first requirement is for you to retreat back to the snowy area.”
“Adrias Cromwell. By the time we captured this fortress, it was already caught in an irreversible flow. Does the Empire think your Emperor will just let us go?”
“The Empire will just let you go.”
Kairak’s expression wrinkled at my answer, which came out immediately as if there was no need to worry.
“It needs an explanation.”
“As you know, this war doesn’t have much to eat from the Empire’s point of view. Of course, there will be people who benefit from it somewhere, but what can I take away from you with stupid words? You don’t have many sacrifices, and you don’t have fertile land either.”
“You mean just let it go? I know that the pride of the empire is higher than the sky. There’s no way you, a noble of the empire, wouldn’t know that.”
“That’s right. However, that pride is also the result of considering the truth in the end. It’s a show off to show that you can’t be looked down upon by neighboring countries. As if I had poured too much energy into it a moment ago.”
– Hehehe.
Kriebmacher laughed at my words.
Smoke from his acid breath was still rising from his mouth.
“Stop talking back and forth. Convince me that I can step down.”
“The Empire has now found a new prey. It’s all thanks to you guys.”
“A new prey?”
“Yes, new prey. Thanks to you guys, the prestige of the empire has been damaged. And recently, several kingdoms who did not like the interference of the Empire have rebelled.”
“That means…….”
“Even if the small and medium kingdom rebels, nothing will change. From the Empire’s point of view, I’m grateful for giving them a reason to attack, and I just devour them. If you have any nonsensical thoughts, it is better to put them aside.”
The sound of Kairak’s head rolling could be heard from here.
I guess I had a calculation that if I continued to endure, I would be able to harass the Empire, but I have to face the reality.
“Kyrak. The empire didn’t let you go because it was weak.”
“…….”
“I’ll say it again, there’s nothing to eat if I kill you guys, so I just let them go. Rather, this war continued because of some nobles who thought of the benefits of prolonging the war. If it wasn’t for that, all of you would have died right away.”
There were also savages who seemed to be close to Kairak.
In particular, there were also two figures who seemed to be Aura Masters.
They watched Kairak’s worries and intervened quietly.
“We are warriors. If I died fighting the Empire who lowered my honor, I would die, but I have no intention of stepping down.”
“Me too, Kairak. I hope your son comes back alive, but think again why we started the war.”
It’s very belligerent to think who’s not barbarians.
I just quietly waited for Kairak’s answer.
“Did you hear them?”
“uh.”
“It is as they say. Monsieur’s life and death actually have no meaning in this war. The cause of this war is that my honor as warchief has been tarnished.”
“okay?”
I nodded.
Then, he slowly made eye contact with the savages and examined their faces.
“You mean that?”
“But I can agree to another deal if you bring my son.”
“no. The most important thing in this negotiation is your return. It’s meaningless if you don’t listen to this.”
At my words, the atmosphere gradually turned violent.
Evan, who had returned from the search before he knew it, saw him and slowly drew his sword, and Kriebmacher growled lowly.
“If Monsieur dies, all four of them die too.”
“Don’t kill me. I have no intention of returning it.”
At that time, someone came rushing in from afar.
“Kyrak!”
“What’s going on?”
“Watuna, who was guarding the Mandel Plateau, was seriously injured and the entire unit retreated!”
“Watuna?”
Watuna was one of the Barbarian Auror Masters.
He is a memorable character because he looks hard to see as an Aura Master.
Its characteristic was that it had tremendous defensive power, but the story that Watuna suffered a major injury was the same as the Empire moving in earnest.
“It’s starting to move.”
“What do you mean?”
“Before invading another country, you guys are probably going to clean up first. Now we will move in earnest. And this is also your last chance to step down.”
“If you say we are moving in earnest, is this an opportunity for us to step down?”
“As I said, the Empire has nothing to gain from killing you. Rather annoying. If you guys back off on your own, I won’t bother pursuing you.”
“How can you be sure of that?”
“Because more delicious prey is waiting ahead. The only reason I’m moving in earnest is to get rid of the aftereffects before eating that delicious thing
.”
“If you step back now, I will step in and look after you. If I catch the pursuing imperial troops and take the time, I’ll be able to retreat long enough in the meantime.”
There was silence for a moment.
As Kairak looked at me silently as if he was worried, the situation became urgent.
“Kyrak! The guerrilla troops in the Butra Mountains……”
“Our troops attacking the Gaiden territory are retreating!”
“The Great Warrior of the Empire suddenly appeared and killed Chief Makkan.”
Messengers began to arrive here and there, conveying the urgent situation.
In an increasingly gloomy atmosphere, one of the Barbarian Auror Masters spoke to Kairak.
“I will go to the battlefield.”
“…….”
“Answer me, Kairak.”
“We must learn the difference between being brave and being reckless.”
“Kyrak?”
He slowly got up from his seat and looked around.
The messengers from all kinds of battlefields and the savages in the fortress looked at him like that.
“Let’s go back.”
“Is it because of that guy, Kairak? If you’re shaken by that guy, I’ll kill you right away.”
The opponent who took out a huge ax looked at me and revealed that he was going to die.
Then, Evan smiled leisurely and blocked my way.
“That is funny. You should have seen our skills a little while ago, but seeing how we act without thinking.”
“I am Makdul, the great warrior of Bekabi. For the sake of Chiu’s honor, I will punish you guys.”
-You foolish idiot. Get to know your opponent and attack.
said Kriebmacher, opening his mouth through which smoke came out from the acid.
Then, Makdul, who had good spirits, flinched and looked at the Bone Dragon.
Apart from being an Auror Master, as a savage who believes in superstitious beliefs, he seemed to be concerned.
“stop. Just step back.”
“Kyrak! Do you intend to tarnish Chiu’s honor like this?”
It won’t end if we go on like this.
Eventually, I got up from my seat and talked to Makdul holding the axe.
“Is defending Chiu’s honor committing suicide?”
“You shut up. A stranger who knows nothing.”
“You don’t know anything? You shouldn’t make such a sad sound. As far as I know, the law of chiwoo is only valid among those who know the law. No one among the people of the empire knows the law, so it’s amazing that he dares to commit suicide while citing honor.”
“You know what, you make fun of your snout. Do you want to die?”
“okay. I’d rather stick with me I know the law.”
I didn’t want to hear useless excuses, so I canceled Krivmacher’s summons.
Anyway, as long as I knew the opponent’s aura secret and information, there was a good enough chance with sword and magic.
Sreung- Makdul,
who confirmed that I had inserted the Kriebmacher and pulled out the sword, revealed it.
“You look like you really want to die. Are you stupid?”
“You are an idiot who gets drunk with the petty title of great warrior and makes everyone around you die. Look around. Look at those messengers and say it again.”
All of the people I pointed to were wounded and covered in blood.
Perhaps even now, fierce battles are going on on the battlefield.
Makdul looked at them once at my words and laughed at me.
“They, too, will know the wounds they got from fighting as an honor. People like you don’t know honor and glory.”
“I can’t speak. Just jump in.”
As the atmosphere escalated, everyone came out and looked at Makdul with tense eyes.
Uh-uh—
At that time, an unexpected twist of mana occurred.
“Magic?”
The conflict between me and Makdul was put to a lull by the sudden harbinger of magic.
And soon the magic manifested itself.
Ugh-!
“Space magic… can it be?”
“Surely what? Tell me more.”
A familiar voice rang out of the air.
And soon, a person who showed up greeted me with a smile.
“This gloomy bastard. What were you up to alone again?”
“Lord of the Magic Tower.”
The one who appeared alone was Bahat Alven.
At his appearance, the savages gripped their weapons and looked at him nervously.
“Who are you?”
“There was an uproar here too. Adrias, did you make this?”
“Answer the question, wizard.”
I shrugged my shoulders at Bahat, who spoke only to me, ignoring Kairak’s question.
“well.”
“Hehe. Goyan bastard.”
He slowly turned his head to look at Kairak.
“Who am I? I am the Duke of the Empire, the head of the Alven family, and the owner of the Laudelen Magic Tower.”
“Peacock?”
“okay. I am…”
Boom!
The whole space around me began to twist.
Everyone looked at him with their mouths wide open at the wide range of magical powers.
“This is Bahat Alven.”
**
“Hmm?”
Maximin, who was brushing off the blood on his sword, felt something and raised his head to look somewhere.
Luna, still excited about the battle that just ended, looked at Maximin and asked.
“why? why? Are there any more?”
Maximin, who did not respond to her question, put his sword in and started walking ahead.
“what! Answer me!”
“it’s over?”
Mushu, who had been attached to Timur’s back, poked out his head toward Luna.
Luna put her hand on her waist and nodded proudly.
“then!”
“amazing!”
“Well then! I am amazing!”
“Are we almost there?”
“huh! Just a little further!”
The Gorge of Wailing was right in front.
[ Episode 222. Unpredictable ] end
