Chapter 364 Conclusion of Civil War (3)
The office of the Marquis of Memphis.
Count Fabius, who had moved, sat across from the Marquis of Memphis and smirked.
“Aren’t you seeing my face too often? Dmitry or Kronos. Trusted beings don’t seem to have time to rest ha ha ha.”
Dmitry’s Diplomatic Text.
Cronus’ second-in-command.
As Count Fabius said, seeing each other whenever political issues arose, the two became quite familiar with each other’s faces.
Unlike the happy Count Fabius. The Marquis of Memphis showed signs of disapproval of Dmitri’s unilateral notification of the visit.
“Let’s start with the business.”
“Write it, if you say so.”
shrugged.
Count Fabius took a sip of the tea served by the servant and said with a relaxed face.
“It has been quite some time since Kronos and Dmitri signed a truce. There has been no major problem since we faithfully fulfilled the standard of negotiation with each other, but recently I heard that the Kronos Empire is concentrating troops on the border of Cairo. Of course, that would be the purpose of training. However, the fact that Dmitri is taking such a step now that there is a conflict with Valhalla… … .”
widely.
He put the teacup down hard.
The friendly face changed at once.
“My lord is very displeased.”
Moment.
The expression of the Marquis of Memphis twisted.
To express dissatisfaction with Cronus was a statement that would have been unimaginable just a year ago.
“As you just said, it was a military exercise. I don’t think it’s anything for Dmitri to get involved with.”
“Yes yes. I bet you do. If you insist that this is a separate issue from the armistice negotiations, then I have nothing more to say. But don’t we all know each other? How actions like this affect Dmitry. Even if there was no special deal with Valhalla under a series of circumstances, how it looks in the realm of diplomacy is also included in the blame.”
It was a bold tactic.
Like a hyena seizing an opportunity, Count Fabius bit through the cracks his opponent had exposed.
OK.
The Marquis of Memphis did not hide its animosity either.
“Count Fabius. If we were serious about using this opportunity to attack Dmitri, we wouldn’t have been sitting on the sidelines all this time. In the war against Dmitri, Kronos never showed his strength. In a situation where we can make any decision if we put our mind to it, only ‘partial’ troops are sent to the Cairo border. that’s the truth Dmitri doesn’t want to make a fuss like that now, does he?”
It was tight.
There was no retreat from each other.
this encounter.
Count Fabius did not know that this was going to happen.
Simply moving the troops in the name of training was a political issue, and the justification for holding them accountable was not clear.
Count Fabius was twitching.
“You really make the players blush. Dmitri and Kronos. As you know, we are in a relationship of truce. This does not mean that the war has ended, it means that it has stopped for a while. In that sense, we are always watching the progress of the Kronos Empire. The Kronos Empire maintains its position that it does not want war, but in fact knows that war may break out again at any time. If so, I’ll ask. Doesn’t Chronos need time now? I don’t know what they’re preparing, but Cronus’s refusal to take this opportunity is abnormal. It is different from what we have done so far, and it is a problem that we can only think that there is a different purpose behind it.”
Why did you visit Kronos?
It was clear.
The opponent’s excuses were not important from the beginning.
“So, be sensible in moderation. I know it’s clearly a ploy to buy time, but even Dmitry can’t overlook the situation if he’s consistently halfway with it.”
Sigh.
I leaned back on the sofa.
He looked down at his opponent with a rather cheeky face.
“Do you understand what that means?”
* * *
moment.
“ha ha ha.”
The Marquis of Memphis burst into laughter.
At Count Fabius’ bold and bold statement, he showed a genuinely funny expression and wiped away the tears that leaked out.
“It is true to its reputation. The tongue of a raccoon dog is very sharp.”
Unlike a smiling face.
I was annoyed.
Dmitry.
Their status pierced the sky.
Now, he was unstoppable against the Kronos Empire, and he did not deny the fact that war would break out again someday, as Count Fabius said.
Has there ever been a country in the history of the continent that has resisted Cronus to this extent?
Undoubtedly, if such a country existed, it would have been listed in the ranks of the fallen within a few years.
said the Marquis of Memphis.
“What I can say with certainty here is that Kronos intends to continue the truce negotiations going forward. We will refrain from movement at the Cairo border as much as possible. It is impossible to defeat the troops at all, but we will adjust the number to a level that does not pose a threat to Cairo.”
laughed
Contrary to the friendly face, he showed sharp eyes.
“By the way. If Cronus is preparing some kind of plan, Count Fabius is now in a state of death. It means that he could die just because he came to represent Dmitri. Aren’t you scared? You, who were once called the raccoon of Kairos rather than Dmitri, are not such a person with such a strong spirit of sacrifice.”
It was pure curiosity.
The problem with moving the troops was that Cronus took a step back, but his eyes were different from those of a loser.
I watched my opponent carefully.
It showed a ferocity to bite Fabius.
however.
Count Fabius raised his cup again and slowly savored it while looking at his opponent.
“I won’t deny anything in particular. I hate meaningless sacrifice. Fools are sacrificing their own lives, but in fact, most of them don’t appreciate the sacrifice.”
people said
That Fabius has turned loyal.
It’s different from the raccoon’s reputation.
But the truth was otherwise.
The identity that made up the person Count Fabius was and still is the same.
“The reason I am doing this is because I am satisfied with the reality of serving Roman Dmitri. My stature in Dmitry is sky-high. Because of being at the center of power and receiving monthly gifts from Dmitry, my wife is said to be the happiest woman in the world. What about the eldest son of the family? Dmitry’s elite course is working to grow into the next generation of aura swordsmen. And above all… … .”
I fixed my posture.
There was no sign of fear as if it were the main room of my house.
“As long as this Fabius is useful and dedicated to Dmitri, I have confidence that Roman Dmitri will not abandon me under any circumstances. The act of declaring war against the Kronos Empire, and the act of visiting the Valhalla royal family this time and turning it into a mess. There are no limits to him. But how could I not be devoted? If I die on the spot, it will be really painful and irritating, but my family will be taken care of by Dmitri for the rest of my life, and Roman Dmitri-sama will surely soothe my ghost with certain vengeance. whatever, whatever. I will be labeled as a traitor for the rest of my life, so shouldn’t my worth shine if I choose a risky job?”
Sigh.
got up from the seat
Then.
“The tea was good.”
As if he had achieved his goal, Count Fabius stepped outside without regret.
* * *
The Secret Room of Valhalla.
Under the leadership of the Marquis of Belfir, the nobles of Valhalla secretly gathered.
a nobleman asked.
“… How has Kronos been?”
to a cautious question.
The Marquis of Belfire shook his head.
“The Kronos Empire has expressed its intention to refuse. If you join forces with Valhalla, it’s a great opportunity to break Dmitri’s nose, but they say they won’t get involved in this. It’s probably an intention to make a profit while sitting by the sidelines.”
“this.”
“under.”
Sighs poured out from all sides.
Union with Kronos.
It was the only chance to turn the situation around.
However, as Cronus resolutely refused, the nobles of Valhalla were frustrated.
said the Marquis of Belfir.
“We are now cornered. The Emperor of Valhalla is still not revealing his power, and regardless of the outcome of the war, we have no choice but to suffer unconditionally. So, after thinking about it, I came to a conclusion. Rather than tearing down the roots of the family due to unreasonable recruitment of troops, how about we lead this rebellion?”
“Please explain in detail.”
The nobles’ eyes changed.
actually.
They have already accepted the possibility of betrayal.
Because they were people who could communicate with each other, they were able to sit in a closed room where no one could be invited.
“Anyway, rebels or emperors. It is a battle that will end when either side is annihilated. In the current situation where the general trend is leaning toward the rebels, the aspect of the war can be determined by what judgment we make. For now, in the name of subjugating the rebels, I will evacuate the capital’s forces as much as possible. And when the vigilance is weakened, if we deal with the emperor of Valhalla who attacks the capital from the inside and outside at the same time, we can rather take the position of leading the rebellion. At that time, even the Duke of Vieto would have no cause to oppose us. Because we have the same purpose, we will still be able to survive as powerful people in the future that will change.”
“It’s risky, but it seems like a good way for now.”
“I agree.”
opinions gathered.
Even at this moment, their hearts beat.
In Valhalla, betraying the Emperor of Valhalla was tantamount to suicide, but they had no other choice.
Above all.
Wasn’t the Marquis of Belfire carrying a gun?
They trusted the Marquis of Belfire.
But the truth was a little different.
The Marquis of Belfir would not have taken the enormous risk of leading a rebellion if Roman Dmitri had not pushed his back.
The nobles of Valhalla were tricked by him.
The Marquis of Belfir thought that revealing the truth that his life was at stake might cloud the atmosphere, so he expressed it as if it were a future for everyone.
blast furnace.
hid the truth
After obtaining the consent of the nobles, he spoke of his future plans.
“The plan is for the next two weeks. With enough plates laid, we will write a new history for Valhalla.”
time this week.
The nobles of Valhalla did not know that it was a period that coincided with the fifteen days predicted by Roman Dmitri.
* * *
Time passed quickly.
last two weeks.
fought a fierce battle.
Roman Dmitri harassed Valhalla’s punitive forces with hit-and-run attacks, but over the course of this week he was pushed back to the northern borders.
If I had hoped for more results, I would have pushed ahead.
However, since the original purpose was to distract and harass Valhalla, they moved in line to minimize damage to the troops.
Pooh.
I drew my sword.
Roman Dmitry calmly looked around after the sticky blood came out.
‘This far.’
around.
I saw bodies piled up like mountains.
Count Gomes stubbornly followed, but the result was what we see now.
They inflicted significant damage on the subjugation party through a surprise attack or cutting off the tail.
In the process, it was not that there was no damage to the Allied forces of Dmitry, but compared to the casualties of the enemy, the damage of the friendly forces was really insignificant.
edge of the border.
Now it was my turn to retreat.
Cronus expressed his intention to maintain the truce negotiations, but he could not allow further damage to prepare for a war with them.
The war also came to an end.
Since it was not an all-out war led by Dmitri, it had to be completely entrusted to Hernard’s rebels and the Marquis Belfir’s rebels.
Chris came over and said.
“… Do you think the Marquis Belfir’s rebellion will succeed?”
Meantime.
It’s not that there weren’t any results.
After the Marquis of Belfir decided to revolt, she kept in touch with Dmitri, and Dmitri deliberately drew attention to buy time for the Marquis of Belfir to prepare for the rebellion.
There was certainly no better opportunity than this.
Hernard’s rebels were marching toward the capital with their bodies swelling up, and the rebellion of the Marquis of Belfir would not be expected even by the Emperor of Valhalla as the people’s riots were getting worse.
but.
“The rebellion will fail.”
The Marquis of Belfir had a fatal problem.
The existence of a strong person who will decide the game right away.
There was no it.
No matter how abruptly the Marquis of Belfir attacked the emperor, the special forces possessed by the Valhalla emperor would overwhelm the difference in numbers at once.
Immortal warriors and royal mages. Having only checked a part of it, Roman Dmitry knew how reckless this rebellion was.
The same was true of the Marquis of Belfire.
He knew that it was impossible, but he risked his life at the slightest possibility because he would die if he didn’t kill him.
“The Marquis Belfir’s rebellion is only the beginning. The rebellion will be subdued, but the Valhalla royal family will suffer great damage, and the rebellion will be prolonged due to Hernard’s rebels and angry public sentiment. That alone will accomplish our goal. While Valhalla is unconscious, we will prepare for a war with Kronos.”
“All right.”
Through this.
Dmitry’s role is over.
From now on, I will wait and see and take another advantage of the situation that unfolds in the future.
and the next day.
Unexpected news hit Dmitry hard.
“The Emperor of Valhalla is dead! The Marquis of Belfir has succeeded in rebellion!”
success of the rebellion.
It was a truly shocking result that exceeded expectations.
