Chapter 265 The First Continental War (3)
Breathtaking tension arose.
In response to Count Fabius’ smirk, Duke Bamford skipped greetings and went straight to the point.
“You know why I asked for a conversation. Continental law strictly forbids the use of poison to cause indiscriminate slaughter during war.
It is the minimum conscience we promise each other as human beings.
But why did Dmitri use the poison? Can’t you think of the consequences your choices will bring in this war?”
Talking about conscience.
They didn’t say they were wrong.
No, in the first place, in everything including the preemptive strike, the Cronus Empire did not think it was wrong at all.
It’s a war.
Attacks on Dmitri’s stronghold, like Hector’s surprise crossing of the border, have happened over and over again throughout history, even though they are against civil law.
But poison is different.
The reason why they do not actively use poison even though they possess the Behemoth Magic Tower is that they do not discriminate against enemies.
In addition, it is not easy to avoid civilians mixed in with soldiers in the realm of reckless slaughter.
so that.
The Duke of Bamford showed his anger.
It was a remark of rebuke, as if someone like Dmitri was using a poison that even Kronos did not dare to use.
said Count Fabius.
“I know what you mean, but that’s just advice. Isn’t there an obligation to follow unconditionally? Even if you cross the border without any notice, it doesn’t matter in the name of ‘war’. We just thought of the use of poison as an extension of that.”
“Count Fabius. From now on, you’d better utter each word carefully.”
Duke Bamford’s expression turned bloody.
As he watched as many as 100,000 soldiers die, a fierce anger rose in his heart.
Kronos.
it’s his country
In this world ruled by the emperor, the title of duke was a position that could be obtained only because he was most devoted to his country.
Duke Bamford did not bother to hide his bubbling anger.
“Every law in the world, including continental law, usually has a starting point that led to the creation of such a law. Count Fabius. Why do you think the people of the Salamander Continent banned poison while they were at war?”
“Isn’t there a famous historical event?”
“that’s right. a very long time ago Before Cronus acquired the title of empire, there were more kingdoms than there are now. how did they perish? In an attempt to claim each other’s territory, they used terrifyingly contagious poisons, resulting in a catastrophic death in three of the countries involved in the war, with 30 percent of the population dying. How many civilians do you think that number included? The part I ask for responsibility is not to repeat the past. As a human being, if you abandon your last conscience, do you think you will be able to handle the war against Cronus? Our way of saying you are cruel is not as cruel as you think.”
Some are right.
If the opponent wasn’t the Kronos Empire.
Count Fabius might have nodded his head at his own decent remark.
however.
“Yes, yes, I understand. I’m not curious about the past, so what? Are you asking us to lay down our heads like this and just die? As a human, let’s keep our last conscience? I’m sorry, but I don’t want to hear such words from the Kronos Empire that put Dmitri in a corner.”
Fabius’ reaction was truly spectacle.
* * *
Opponent is Kronos.
obvious strength.
People who have heard rumors about Count Fabius are sure that he, who is called a traitor, will wag his tail gently against Cronus.
Some were right.
If the situation and time were right and he swore allegiance to Kronos, he would always turn around, but the person he was following was Roman Dmitri.
Betrayal decisively.
However, do your best as if you would give your life for your new lord.
It was the motto of life.
For Count Fabius, who had a crush on Roman Dmitri, the Kronos Empire was just one of many enemies.
said Count Fabius.
“Those countries with 30% of the population disappeared were later absorbed into the Cronus Empire and became the foundation of the present empire. In the end, it can be said that it was an event in which Kronos benefited.”
“… What do you mean?”
“No, I was just telling the truth. And, to be honest, shouldn’t the Kronos Empire not point out the use of poison, even if it’s other countries? Everyone in the world knows that Cronus uses ‘black magic’. In particular, in the process of returning my lord to Dmitri this time, the Kronos Empire openly revealed the power of black magic. Black magic is worse than poison. If poison is child’s play, black magic is such a power that can destroy the entire human race.”
The attitude was perverse.
From the beginning, he didn’t want a smooth conversation.
“We just gave back what we suffered. Even if this is an issue, I have no intention of apologizing.”
“Count Fabius.”
“Please say yes.”
“Is there evidence that the Kronos Empire used black magic? Evidence, not circumstances. There is no evidence anywhere that the Kronos Empire was responsible for the attack on Roman Dmitri on his way back. His Majesty the Emperor had predicted the assassination of Roman Dmitri, but that and what happened then are separate matters.”
“Oh is that so?”
Fabius smirked.
Kronos was such a country.
Even though everyone knows that the shadow belongs to them, they force everyone to turn away from the truth.
“Yes, there is nothing wrong with Kronos. I tried to assassinate my lord, mobilized shadows to attack, and in the process used black magic and attacked Dmitri’s stronghold, but in the end, Dmitri, who used poison, must have been completely at fault. So what do you want us to do? Didn’t you raise an army to destroy us anyway? If humanity or anything else loses a war, it’s hard for us to survive. Regardless of how Kronos has acted so far, we have only chosen the way we live. So let’s be cool with each other. Kronos’ black magic, Dmitri’s poison. Isn’t it a position to talk about conscience with each other? If we turn around this way, let’s not even argue about these things while running to death.”
“dare… !”
“and.”
Count Fabius was serious.
“Don’t you think the Duke of Bamford knows that well? The poison possessed by my lord is not easy to decipher even with the Behemoth Magic Tower. If we had really hoped for an indiscriminate massacre, we would have unleashed the poison in the middle of the capital. So don’t talk nonsense. We are keeping our own lines in our own way. If you want each other to go to the end, there is no guarantee what will happen from then on.”
It was an obvious threat.
boldly.
Count Fabius bared his teeth against the magnate of Cronus.
* * *
The mood has changed.
Duke Bamford, who had shown anger at Count Fabius’ remarks, suddenly subsided like a quiet sleep.
“i get it. Let’s accept each other’s responsibilities and finish this matter.”
The threat worked.
Fabius made the remark that poison could be used even in the capital to buy time, and this would make the Kronos Empire unable to move easily.
At least until the complete detoxification of 32 types of poison.
They have no choice but to move more cautiously than before, worried about the possible use of poison.
however.
The Duke of Bamford sputtered abruptly.
“Perhaps Dmitri has a plausible plan that made him decide on this war, and Roman Dmitri exists at the center of it. Admit it honestly. The surprise attack on Rascal, the massacre of 10,000 troops, and the release of poison to kill 100,000 troops while attracting attention is something we did not expect.”
admired
Looking at Roman Dmitri’s progress, I once imagined what it would have been like if he had been from the Kronos Empire.
It meant a very overwhelming future.
If a being like Roman Dmitri had the wings of Cronus, the ambition to conquer the continent would have come faster than expected.
It was so boring.
At least the Duke of Bamford hoped that there would be hardships and hardships in the process of conquering the continent.
“At one time, I also spent a lot of time on the battlefield. Only then did I feel alive, and after winning all the wars, I was given the title of ‘Duke’. To be honest, I am still very uncomfortable with the cumbersome clothes worn by nobles. The Duke of Bamford, as they say, is more used to life on the battlefield than living a comfortable life in the capital. however. Do you know why I left the battlefield? because you’re old? Because wars are less frequent than before? Not all.”
It was an off-topic conversation.
Duke Bamford showed the truth to an unlikely being.
“It was because I knew the strength of the Kronos Empire. How strong is this country. From then on, I lived a life that was not related to war because the reward of victory would have followed me even if I didn’t dare to make a fuss. Roman Dmitry. What a great person. Born in a remote territory, he reached the level of six stars at a young age, and his actions so far are so great that no similar example can be found in Cronus. And this incident made me think that Roman Dmitri might be a greater person than we thought. But that’s it. None of those who know Kronos’ history believes that Roman Dmitri is the one who stands in the way of the Kronos Empire’s ambitions. I can only hope.”
laughed
Recalling the source of his confidence that Fabius believed in, he looked genuinely astonished.
“The stronger Roman Dmitry, the stronger. The more you fight, the more you fight. Even if only one Dmitri collapses, the people of the Salamander Continent will have no choice but to admit that the Cronos Empire has the right to rule the continent. So please, stick with it to the end. To make me feel alive.”
finally.
“I will sincerely look forward to your good fight.”
The Duke of Bamford turned and returned to his camp.
* * *
Dmitry at that time.
Hans carefully wiped the bodies of the patients lying like corpses with a warm, damp towel.
“… When did you grow up like this?”
in his gaze.
I saw Kevin.
He took off his top to wipe himself, but Kevin’s body was so full of wounds that it was impossible to find a healthy place.
There were some new wounds from this war, but most of them were from the previous war.
Another wound on top of the wound. The wounds piled up like that proved Kevin’s efforts.
really.
The feeling was new.
Even when I first met Kevin, I couldn’t find any qualifications as a prosecutor even though I had a miasma, but now I suddenly grew up and became a prosecutor recognized by the continent.
In particular, in the process of defeating Sven, Kevin’s contribution was very great.
If he hadn’t stopped Sven, there would have been more casualties.
Everyone knew.
The reason Kevin sacrificed.
With a strong desire to protect Dmitri, everyone hoped that Kevin would come to his senses safely.
and next to it.
Henderson was there.
Kevin seemed to have recovered a lot from the outside, but it’s safe to say that Henderson was a living corpse.
A state in which it would not be strange if he died at any time.
Every day, Henderson’s family came to visit and shed tears, but he did not say anything resentful of Roman Dmitri.
For Kevin and Henderson’s survival, Roman Dmitri did his best.
Knowing that heart, they showed a rather grateful heart.
It was heartbreaking.
Tears welled up in my eyes when I looked after them.
got up from the seat
Since I don’t know when guests might come, I tried to organize the surroundings a little so that they wouldn’t feel uncomfortable.
It was good to be busy working when I was sad.
That was the way Hans lived, and as he worked hard to organize his surroundings, his sad heart subsided a lot.
It was then.
I was about to move on after tidying up when I heard a familiar voice from behind.
“… How much time has passed?”
A muffled voice from not opening his mouth for a long time.
Hans jerked his head away.
OK.
“Kevin!”
Kevin, who stood up with a troubled face, was looking at Hans.
