Chapter 195 A new map (5)
It was a time of turbulence.
At the time when the Kingdom of Cairo was rapidly changing, Count Gregory, who followed the Cronus Empire, was in prison.
At first, he held his head stiff even as he was being dragged away by the soldiers.
He yelled loudly, asking if the empire would stay still if he was touched, but he realized that the situation was getting worse as the days went by.
“… Is that true?”
“yes. It’s very noisy outside right now. It is said that Roman Dmitri led his troops to Benedict and defeated the rebels once and for all. The Kronos Empire teamed up with the nobles to attack the Western Front, but the rebels collapsed so quickly that the Empire seems to have no way to do anything.”
“this.”
inside jail.
Gregory’s person secretly passed on the information.
My heart sank.
As someone who had long rivaled the Marquis Benedict, I was well aware of how fully prepared he was for rebellion.
In particular, Castle Benedict was impregnable.
He said that he had destroyed such a place at once, and he felt that his own life was also in jeopardy.
last hope.
It was the Kronos Empire.
If they were victorious and took the western front, there was a possibility of an appropriate compromise with the Cairo royal family.
however.
“… Breaking news just came in. I don’t believe it either, but it is said that the Western Front was not enough to defeat the Cronus Empire, so they opened the gates and followed them, killing their leader, Count Fabio, and Gustavo, the leader of the 10th Knights. What should we do now? Roman Dmitri has dealt with all dangers in the kingdom.”
Moment.
My head was spinning.
Sitting down in his seat, Count Gregory recalled the image of Roman Dmitri.
‘A guy like a monster.’
I knew he was an unusual person.
He had such a strong presence that even a small well called Cairo overflowed.
Even what I thought was an overestimation was an underestimation.
If the Kronos Empire retreated, the rebels and the nobles of the imperial faction could not guarantee their lives.
It was from then.
Count Gregory had an anxious time.
In a situation where he did not know when the death sentence would fall, he could not sit still in prison with a blank face.
And the day the prison doors were opened.
At the same time as the king’s call, the guard spoke in a quiet voice.
“Count Gregory. The Kronos Empire did not admit their mistakes. Rather, they are demanding the arms of Roman Dmitri for the crime of killing Count Fabio and Gustavo.”
at that point.
Count Gregory’s expression brightened.
There was no law that a person would die.
If the Kronos Empire had not retreated, he still had a way to survive.
* * *
Count Gregory was brought before the king.
Kneeling at the violent hand, he looked up at Daniel Cairo with a calm expression.
“Count Gregory. You interfered with the Kronos Empire and disturbed the security of the country. Do you admit that fact?”
It was an expected question.
The moment you admit your fault.
I would lose all my power and I might even lose my head.
but.
“I admit it.”
He didn’t lose his confidence.
Looking straight into Daniel Cairo’s eyes, Count Gregory raised his voice.
“It is an open fact that everyone knows that I follow the Kronos Empire. But is that wrong? Marquis Benedict rebelled and was paid for it. But not me. Since nothing has been put into action, why the hell are you treating me like this?”
“How shameless. That fact you have admitted is sufficient reason to treat you as a traitor.”
“Your Majesty is seriously mistaken. Since Marquis Benedict is from Cairo, it would be no problem to punish him for treason, but I am a being who has sworn allegiance to Cronus. Even if you are a Cairo noble, you are not in the same position as the Marquis Benedict. If you kill me right here Do you think the Kronos Empire will stand still? they are predators. They are angry even for killing an enemy general on the battlefield. How do you think they will react to my death?”
Attitude changed.
There is no way to live servilely.
If you had the background of the Kronos Empire on your back, you needed to make use of it.
“His Majesty the Emperor Kronos foretold bloody vengeance. If you kill me, there will be a corresponding price. So why don’t you send me to the Empire instead? If you can’t get blood on your hands, get rid of even the dangers of Cairo. It is for each other.”
keep your head up
I opened my eyes.
Even though he was on his knees as a sinner, he showed with his eyes that he was higher than Daniel Cairo.
The threat worked.
At the words Count Gregory uttered, Daniel Cairo’s expression twisted.
‘… It’s not completely wrong.’
Fabius returns.
I learned what the price of peace is.
Daniel Cairo showed concern for Roman Dmitri, but there was no way to solve the problem.
What protects the Royal Knight? To no avail.
The opponent is the Kronos Empire, a monstrous group that uses a swordsman stronger than Count Nicholas as an assassin.
so that.
I was overcome with guilt.
I’m sure it was the right choice for the kingdom, but it was unfair for Roman Dmitri to take the price.
from start to finish. All were wars led by Roman Dmitry.
If he hadn’t defeated the aristocracy and the Cronus Empire, Cairo would have been on the path to destruction, but he couldn’t hold a party for him, but he made him pay the price of an assassination.
There was no way.
Count Gregory properly touched the pain of Daniel Cairo, who had a painful time every day.
imperial faction.
I want to sweep right away.
However, thinking that his anger towards Roman Dmitri might grow, his mouth did not readily fall. Certainly, he was a weak king. My head was complicatedly entangled in a situation where I had to make a decision.
at that time.
Daniel Cairo met Roman Dmitri’s eyes.
* * *
It was an unspoken signal.
Roman Dmitry stepped forward and looked at the King.
“Can I say something?”
“Speak.”
“Emperor Kronos is not a person who will take back words once spoken. If you said you would pay a price for blood, you would definitely send people to assassinate me. But it’s already happened. Apart from the problems you have to deal with from now on, what is there to be afraid of in a situation where you have been warned of the murder of your enemies? Gustavo Knight Commander, Count Fabio. They are beings with a heavy name value that cannot be compared to Count Gregory. Then make a decision and lighten Cairo’s burden.”
Count Gregory was taken aback.
Interrupting what he was about to say, Roman Dmitri raised his voice.
“From the moment the rebels were punished, Cairo’s peace was over. Your Majesty the King, make your choice for Cairo. Even if His Majesty’s people die because of it, if it was a correct decision, no one would resent His Majesty’s choice. There are no wars in which no one dies. If you weigh the weight of your life and miss something important, then the situation cannot be undone.”
Cairo Royal Palace.
The leaders here were at a loss for words.
why.
Is Roman Dmitri fearless?
Even though the Kronos Empire openly predicted an assassination, there was no fear in Roman Dmitri’s voice.
Daniel Cairo swallowed dryly.
The weak king was constantly shaken, but he tried to face reality until the end.
“Cairo owes a great debt to the Dmitri family. Even if I will be assassinated because of this choice, the Cairo royal family will not forget Dmitri’s devotion.”
I shifted my gaze.
Count Gregory.
Looking at him with a puzzled face, he let out a determined voice.
“Count Gregory. In the meantime, your collusion with the Cronus Empire wasn’t enough, and you dared to reveal the fact in front of me, thus tarnishing Cairo’s honor. Cairo’s chaos stemmed from a single incident of neglect. Benedict Marquis Gregory Earl Denver. Regardless of the safety of the country, Cairo fell into absolute chaos from the moment they watched the beings who were trying to take care of their own interests.”
“Your Majesty the King! what a misunderstanding… … .”
“Shut up!”
My face turned red.
Daniel Cairo.
The young king was not there.
Due to the ongoing trials and the opportunity of Roman Dmitri, something solid was formed in Daniel Cairo’s heart.
decision as king.
Daniel Cairo showed cold eyes.
“Count Gregory. The death penalty is sentenced to the traitor who endangered the country.”
* * *
Life was both easy and difficult.
Cairo suffered for a long time due to the torn power system, but Daniel Cairo’s decision led to the execution ceremony.
Two people will climb the gallows.
At the end of Earl Gregory and Earl of Denver, those who had followed them were intimidated and did not dare to protest.
Square of Kairos.
People flocked.
Before moving there, the Earl of Denver looked at Roman Dmitri with empty eyes.
“… I was so stupid. If I had recognized you as a threat to the empire from the beginning, rather than a target of appeasement, I would have dealt with you before this happened. Roman Dmitry. If it weren’t for you, the Cairo kingdom would have been torn to pieces and walked the path of destruction.”
Count Gregory was speechless.
Unlike him, who only looks at the ground with a face in despair, the Earl of Denver has not yet abandoned his lingering attachments to life.
“Swear allegiance to the Empire right now. Right now, you will fall under the illusion that you have accomplished something great, but you are nothing compared to the Empire. Gustavo Knight Commander? In Cairo, he is a man capable of surpassing Count Nicholas. However, by continental standards, he is only ranked 78th. There are countless people in the empire who are stronger than that, or who dare not even dare to surpass them. Do you think you can handle those monsters? Are you sure you can stop them if they try to kill you and your family?”
The voice gained strength.
The King gave a verdict.
But he was sure that if Roman Dmitri changed his mind, he could return alive.
“Roman Dmitry. you are not stupid One choice in life determines everything. If you remain a Cairo man, all your future choices will be accompanied by hardships, but the Empire can put wings on your back. Think wisely. Even if you have already crossed the irreversible river with Kronos, Valhalla still has a chance. And if my head is blown away, my relationship with Valhalla is over.”
It was the last consolation.
but.
No reply came back.
The Earl of Denver gritted his teeth and said with an angry face.
“The day will surely come when you will regret your choices today. Revenge is not unique to the Kronos Empire. The Valhalla Empire will also pay the price with my life. stupid guy Turning both of the continent’s two major mountain ranges into enemies with one choice.”
tall.
I stopped walking.
this situation.
I was used to Roman Dmitry.
The words spoken by the losers were the same as they were then and now.
Like Count Gregory, who gave up everything.
Looking at the Count of Denver, who still believed he was right, Roman Dmitri smiled.
“Don’t expect it.”
Right.
That was about it.
Last word for losers.
The Earl of Denver was dragged away with shaking eyes.
And then.
Took.
fluff.
He died in front of people’s eyes.
