Episode 450 – The Western Allied Forces were defeated.
The news soon reached McLane’s army in Ruspelheim.
But no one was greatly disturbed.
“I heard the Empire won?”
“Who said it wouldn’t end easily?”
“Yeah, it’s an empire anyway.”
“Okay. How many times have we won?”
Yes, it’s an empire.
The morale of McLane’s army was so high that they calmly let out sounds that would have been unthinkable just a few years ago.
Of course, the command convened a meeting as soon as the news was delivered.
“The Kassel Magic Tower did not keep its promise to the alliance and left. It is clear that there was some kind of collusion.”
When Damian reported this with a stern expression, Logan also nodded heavily. However, there was a feeling of something refreshed in the two people’s stiff expressions.
“In the end, that was the truth.”
“yes.”
While only the two people and Eilen Ronian nodded, the other superhumans gathered for the meeting could not help but be confused.
And Geomgong came forward to represent them.
“What are you talking about, Your Majesty? I thought there would be talk about speeding up the advance to Penna, but…”
They said to quickly occupy Penna and attack the Aserians as planned.
It was a natural thought at a time when news of the collapse of the Western Front had been heard.
Logan’s eyes left the swordsman and turned to Damian next to him.
“How long do you think it will take for the Imperial Army to clear the battlefield and come back to the east?”
“It will take at least two months.”
“What if we occupy Penna like this and head to Aserian?”
“Before you even arrive in Aserian, you will encounter the Empire’s legions in or near Penna.”
“Hmm.”
Unlike Logan’s lament, the reaction of those around him was enthusiastic.
“In that case, speed up even more, quickly occupy Penna, and wait for the imperial army, Your Majesty.”
“you’re right.”
“Wasn’t Penna the goal in the first place? It’s quite possible.”
“There are now no troops to resist other than the basic troops.”
The high morale of McLane’s army was clearly visible even among the superhumans.
But their monarch seemed to have different ideas.
“Here in Ruspelheim, we defend against attacks from the Empire and the Kassel Tower.”
“yes?”
“The more blood flows on the front lines, the more there are those who benefit.”
“What is that?”
“Kassel Tower. They will attack us with the imperial army. Rather than occupying Penna and dealing with them right away, it is better to strengthen our defenses here.”
“yes!?”
At those unexpected words, most of the superhumans let out an absurd voice.
“Are you saying that the Empire’s achievements will be shared with the Empire?”
Logan answered the question from the swordsman representing the others with a small sigh.
“That’s right, Master. There was a tip that couldn’t be ignored. I didn’t make it public just in case, but it was true until the collapse of the Western Front. It should be said that the Kassel Tower has already left the Allied Powers and joined the Empire.”
The swordsman laughed at those words.
“Heh heh. They really have no credibility at all.”
Luther, who had decided to just listen quietly this time to the conversation between Logan and the swordsman, spoke up without realizing it.
“Are you saying that the emperor trusts and is with people like that?”
The sense of absurdity was clearly conveyed, but for the first time in a long time, Wicken answered his rival’s words without interfering with them.
“As the emperor, he must have wanted to hold on to some kind of string. It was broken so one-sidedly by us.”
“They’re people I can’t figure out. They’re stuck here and there. What the hell is their purpose?…”
“What on earth are they thinking?”
“That’s…”
Beginning with Luther’s lament, the entire Daejeon became noisy in an instant.
Even those who normally remained silent during meetings, like Victor and Bourdelle, added a word and exchanged opinions.
Looking at that scene, Logan fell into deep thought.
– What the magic tower lord is after is you, His Majesty Logan.
– why?
– Because you are the one who changes fate.
There seemed to be no need to tell the audience what Luisa had said.
but.
‘A person who changes fate…’
The moment I heard those words, I couldn’t help but feel my heart sink.
Fortunately, Luisa didn’t seem to know exactly what that meant.
It seemed like the same thing happened to the Mage Tower, considering his attitude when they met before. If you thought you were a regressor, you would never have reacted like that.
– You may have seen the scroll written by the emperor in Ruspelheim. Scrolls with the same effect, albeit a lower version, were scattered around the battlefield.
– The blood and flesh flowing on the battlefield has already become the power of the soul and is being concentrated in a place known only to the tower owner. For the resurrection of the magic saint, the founder of the Kassel Magic Tower.
– And it was said that what is needed at the peak of that consciousness is the life of the person who changes fate.
From the moment those words came out, Logan had no choice but to believe Luisa’s words.
Unless they knew about the relationship between themselves and Gibrik Kassel, they wouldn’t have said something so horrifyingly true.
That was why the advance was postponed.
In the end, news from the Western Front only served as a basis for explaining the changed plan to others.
Furthermore, a great magic circle was already being built in Ruspelheim to block enemy attacks centered on Victoria.
Even after the meeting was called, Logan caught a glimpse of Victoria, who was thinking deeply about something in a corner of the main hall, and nodded slightly.
I heard that the basic structure for the Great Magic Circle has been completed, so he is probably thinking about the homework he gave last time.
‘The center of the battlefield will be here anyway.’
Exactly where you are.
I was sure.
Luisa didn’t know exactly what the contract between the Emperor and the Magic Tower Lord was, but she could guess.
‘They’ll attack me.’
And whether you are a magic tower lord or an emperor, you cannot face them alone.
So, if the purpose of the Mage Tower is themselves, they will definitely come together. The emperor also has a lot of resentment against him, so there is no way he would refuse a joint attack.
There is nothing to worry about in terms of compatibility with the Kassel Mottob, but if you cooperate with that emperor…
‘It will be difficult.’
At first glance, you can imagine it. The sight of the Kassel Mage Tower assisting the Emperor and attacking him.
If you can’t use your characteristics to crush them in an instant, you will definitely be in danger.
Even the emperor had already seen the secret trick.
‘If you are a teacher… no, you are also dangerous. I have to deal with them alone.’
The Cassel Mage Tower was weak only to itself, but to others it was more dangerous than the Emperor.
Princess Luisa said that the main force of the Kassel Magic Tower is the power of the soul and dimensional attributes.
Let alone the soul, I had never even heard of the attribute called dimension. But I could only guess.
In fact, the Cassel Matapju that I had personally encountered handled the power of the soul much more skillfully than the emperor, and even used space movement with ease.
Considering the other magic that wasn’t shown that day, working together with another person would have been nothing more than killing that person.
Aura Master or Grand Mage.
The only way for others to harm the superhuman among superhumans is through a war of attrition based on countless sacrifices.
“Uhm….”
Tap. Talk.
As Logan tapped the armrest and was lost in thought, the surroundings gradually became quiet. It was a temporary silence created by his stern expression.
Then, when even breathing became cautious, Logan opened his mouth.
“Leah.”
“Yes old! Your Majesty!”
Victoria, who was still alone in another world, was startled by the sudden call.
“Have you finished researching ‘those’?”
“Oh, not yet. But I am confident that I will show results within at least a month.”
Victoria’s eyes were sparkling as she answered, and a great deal of confidence was evident in her expression.
‘Then there is a way.’
Logan nodded, remembering the special trophies obtained during the Ruspelheim War.
The Emperor and the Kassel Magic Tower Lord.
If you didn’t know, now that you know their future moves, you can be fully prepared to deal with them.
“Here in Ruspelheim, we will block the Empire and the Kassel Tower. We will not back down even a single step. The plan to attack Penna and Aserian will be implemented after destroying them here.”
It’s not that the plan was twisted.
It’s just been postponed for a while.
In Logan’s firm voice, one could sense his will to conquer the eastern part of the empire and extend his reach beyond.
The commanders, whose complexions turned slightly red again, all kneeled down towards their monarch.
“As your Majesty wishes.”
“I will follow your orders.”
“Glory to McLane!”
“Homage to the unquenchable flame!”
The recitation of the sword, which began with the swordman’s recitation, echoed beyond the office and throughout the inner palace.
* * *
“Get out of the way, out of the way! It’s the finishing material for repairing the castle wall!”
“Make a path! These are war supplies from the mainland of the kingdom!”
Ruspelheim, where the war had just ended, was becoming more noisy as each day passed.
The movement of the army became busier after the occupation.
Rather than calming down the post-war tensions, it was further escalating them.
Additionally, an unexpected situation contributed to the turmoil in Ruspelheim.
“…They also provide rations?”
“Really?”
“But you have to register as a citizen of the Kingdom of McLane, not as a citizen of the empire.”
“…I don’t have anything to eat or die right now, so why bother?”
“But later, when His Majesty the Emperor restores it…”
“His Majesty ran away.”
“And even if that were the case, would you blame citizens like us? Let’s live for now.”
The occupying force declared rationing instead of looting.
The citizens of Ruspelheim, who had been trembling with the fear of a war that had unintentionally put their livelihoods on hold for a long time, had no choice but to come out of their homes one by one to hear the surprising news.
Naturally, the city began to bustle with tension and vitality again.
Moreover, even during that time, there were few accidents.
“Citizens, do not leave the control area!”
“Citizens outside the district are not responsible for their safety!”
“If you do not follow orders, you will be summarily executed as a remnant of the imperial army!”
This was because the military discipline of the occupying forces did not allow even the slightest disturbance.
In fact, McLane’s army did not engage in any of the evil practices that armies, especially occupying armies, would engage in.
That’s why.
– His Majesty the King is watching over us.
It was because of a belief that was close to faith in the monarch who led and guided the souls of the troops on the battlefield.
“I heard that Cho and his gang, who were secretly trying to plunder a private house the other night, heard His Majesty’s voice and knelt down and prayed on the spot. Before they even tried anything.”
“I think the rumor that His Majesty is looking down on everything is true.”
“Rumors are just rumors. You’ve already experienced it. He himself gave us orders.”
For some reason, the Aura Master’s battlefield dominance continued to grow even after the war ended.
And the person responsible for the whole incident was surprised by the unexpected situation.
Ugh.
“…God of battlefield. This is how I feel why such a legend came out.”
I thought I was confident enough, but it was more than that.
Even though Logan was not doing anything, he felt the power of ‘faith’ pouring towards him from every corner of the castle.
‘Exercise your power and build your faith.’ I plant it and that faith comes back to me as strength.’
Even the absurd rumor that he was looking into the hearts of each and every soldier accelerated the flow.
‘The weight of the covenant. The weight of faith. Even the false faith created by false rumors responds to the power of desire.’
My soul was getting stronger day by day.
At the time when I thought I vaguely knew how the Nine Great Gods obtained their divine status,
a strange request came from the temple.
