Episode 207. A lucky day (3)
It’s not strange when the empire collapses.
The emperor judged in a moment of peace.
Even in the capital city of Antonium, it is the same.
With much of the Empire’s territory destroyed, there are no additional food supplies. Even if we survive with the food stored in the warehouses of the empire for the time being, after that…
“I see. If you are, then so be it.”
Because of this, even though I heard the news from the leader of the Dwarves, Chain Walker.
The emperor was not agitated.
It must have been because I was prepared for it at all times.
“Listen instead.”
The emperor made a declaration in front of his subjects.
“The brilliant empire you knew has long since collapsed. With a war against the devil, with a shameful civil war. Our empire is on the brink of collapse.”
“…!”
I never thought His Majesty the Emperor would say such a thing himself.
As a subject, he had no face.
The emperor’s words continued to those who bowed their heads.
“How is it that the empire has not collapsed to this day? Whose credit is it that the people of Antonium are able to enjoy a brief peace?”
If there was a person who liked to flatter.
At this point, he must have called out the name of His Majesty the Emperor.
However, the empire is on the verge of collapse.
There were no vassals left to flatter.
someone answers
“Thanks to a ray of light in the infinitely deep darkness.”
In response, the emperor nodded.
“Yes. It’s all thanks to the adventurer Sir Lee Ho-yeol.”
In the world of adventurers, he was the one who made the rebel alliance, including Sword Saint Shagwin, retreat from Antonium.
The emperor’s voice became more determined.
“He didn’t save me, the emperor, with special regard for the capital of the empire, Antonium. It’s embarrassing, because I also saved Dredsen, a territory I didn’t even know the name of. Yes. It means that an adventurer has done something that even I, the emperor, could not do.”
The heroic story of Ho-yeol spread through the survivors of Dredsen Village.
The emperor realized from that series of experiences.
“He never backed down from any trials. It is not conceded. It is not rationalized. It’s not compromised. He carried his pride to the end.”
i am emperor
Since I am the center of the empire, I must never stumble.
Unlike himself, who used the position of emperor as an excuse to escape.
But now I realize.
The emperor had no intention of retreating any longer.
Dagdak—
the emperor, wearing even a helmet, stood in front of the cavalry.
The number of troops gathered was approximately five thousand.
It was a selection of the most valiant soldiers in Antonium.
The emperor said without hesitation.
“Today we will charge to the limb.”
Yes, it will literally be the land of the dead.
A group of elves who reveal their intent to kill anyone who stands in their way.
Urs, the madman who terrified the Arcana continent in the past.
And did you start working again?
Even a demon that emits musical instruments beyond the demon king.
5,000 imperial soldiers at most on such a battlefield?
To borrow the words of the dwarves…
it could really be annihilated with a single arrow from an elf.
Even so, the emperor could not back down.
“Because my people are there.”
I won’t look away any longer.
because I promised
The destination is Polestar, a small town near the Zero Mountains.
Currently, the number of living people is about 3,000 or so.
Thirty thousand was an insignificant number.
Still, someone will tell you.
Isn’t there a time when you have to sacrifice a cow for the generation?
I asked if there was a need for an emperor to move to a small city.
I won’t blame him.
There were times when I even thought of myself that way.
But that’s the realm of computation.
“Scaling does not exist in my dictionary.”
that is not pride.
“Are you afraid?”
the emperor asks
“No, Your Majesty—!”
A fraudulent answer follows.
Those who survived as soldiers in Antonium must have gone through countless life-and-death hurdles.
Now that the emperor is leading the way. The momentum of the soldiers heading to the limbs seemed to pierce the sky.
All of a sudden—
go out.
Emperor leaving Antonium.
Nash William, the highest-ranking wizard in the empire, made up his mind.
“Your Majesty, I will also accompany you on the expedition.”
Unlike his older brother, he was unable to even enter the Magic Tower.
Even if you join, it won’t be of much help.
Still, I wanted to help.
To Nash, the emperor replied.
“No.”
“…yes?”
“Nash, you are the shield that protects Antonium.”
“…!”
“I have no intention of protecting myself with the shield that is you.”
It was a touching statement, but Nash was Nash.
Brother, is it true that I really have your majesty’s trust?
Maybe it’s because I’m not good at writing?
In the end, he answered with a half-doubt.
“…I will obey the orders of His Majesty Nash William.”
*
Landscape illuminated by a telescope.
It was according to the news that Diend had delivered.
Indeed, the imperial army led by the emperor himself was heading for chaos.
So take responsibility, Grandfel.
It’s all because of you!
‘It’s not an epidemic, but it’s real.’
Yes.
Pride was the issue again.
To be honest, it’s a move full of pride.
I’m afraid that the people will be in danger.
An emperor who leads the troops himself.
it’s a bit exciting
“Did you finally realize it too?”
…Even though.
Don’t talk about the emperor of the empire as if you were a subordinate, Grandfel.
Besides, this is not something to be satisfied with!
why did you tell me before?
absolute thirteen.
Including the Mage Tower, which is said to be the strongest armed group on the Arcana continent.
Even the allied forces on this side, joined by all kinds of strong people, are inferior.
Is it different from an empire?
Even the Knights of the Lion Heart, which are no different from the emperor’s sword.
This means that the situation has fallen into reality.
‘I hate to say this, but.’
The Empire is like a toothless tiger.
Including the emperor at the moment when anyone touches the planting.
It wouldn’t be strange if everyone was wiped out.
You did well in this hopeless situation, Grandfel.
‘There’s nothing to worry about because I’m here!’
First of all, I think of my best.
As I said, there was no way for me to enter the Arcana continent. I wonder if I saved the effect of the [Map that connects to all things]. Because the effect was lost long ago.
‘Recovery is impossible at the current level of enchantment.’
then.
Diend, unlike me, can move freely between reality and the Arcana continent.
And that the only way is through Highel.
‘Even that has a limit.’
{Native Elemental} Hyel.
Dark Spirit Diend.
Even among the spirits, they are two of the strongest.
I don’t expect to be able to play an active part in that mess.
Of course, it’s Highel and Diend.
In many ways.
Because it shows more than I imagined.
‘Let’s say we succeed in protecting the Imperial Army.’
however.
Emperor and Imperial Army.
And even saving the people of Polestar doesn’t mean this major incident will end, right? All I want is before that mess slips through the rift and into reality.
It means building an end anyway.
“Dend. I will obey the command of the lord.”
For now, having Diend join the Imperial Army is an unchanging choice.
Then, the only thing left is that the gigantic elf Transcendentalist…
It’s fortunate that we found out the identity of the Transcendentalist.
“You are the rumored Urs.”
『Urus of Iron Arm』.
A person in the book who ingested dozens of elixirs as far as is known.
To think that the man with the shaggy hair was Urs.
It must have been a long time since he became a transcendental being and truly transcended human beings thanks to his innate constitution to be able to consume elixirs without any major side effects.
‘That kind of reaction is understandable.’
You must have lived for a long time and seen all the things you couldn’t see.
Whether I show off my presence or make a fuss at social events, whatever.
I guess he wasn’t very interested.
‘That’s why Urs moved…’
I don’t know why, but I hope we don’t just fight each other.
So, no awareness.
Are you all giants? Even if a small quarrel occurs, a major incident immediately arises. [Battlefield] Rifts may be created and emergency updates may come to mind.
But unlike my desperate inner thoughts.
A completely different word came out of my mouth.
“Maybe it would be better that way.”
…Hey Mr. Granfell.
Are you saying that no one is listening?
But can the high pride look at me?
“No, that would be right. It would be natural for you to find me, not for me to go looking for you.”
…I must be crazy!
Anyway, the heir of our great family has a high nose.
Whether it’s a giant, an elf, or Urs, there’s no way to be intimidated.
It’s always the attitude.
however.
“…!”
Is it thanks
Even in an urgent situation, a cool head as always.
Thanks to you, I was able to recall.
Yes, the nemesis between me and the devil.
‘Another natural enemy relationship’ that goes beyond that…!
[The hierarchy of blessings].
Two completely different worlds.
I was tied to reality, not to the Arcana continent.
Likewise, it might be possible to mention the [hierarchy of blessings] to the real Elsidore. It means that you can’t expect the effect of the hierarchy on the elves on the Arcana continent.
But that’s it.
[Blessing of the First World Tree].
It’s not just me who got it.
It was.
Because there was an existence who received the blessing of the World Tree and rose to a ‘level’.
I didn’t delay.
He called his name right away.
“Hyel.”
*
Primordial Mountains.
Even the Zero Mountains disappeared from the Arcana Continent.
Argentress bit her lips.
“I didn’t want to see something like this.”
Agentress looked at her people.
Poorly, those who have lost their mother’s blessing.
I no longer live day to day.
Everyone was getting closer to death day by day.
An elf spoke to Argentress.
“Excuse me, Rod. I missed it.”
The impure gaze felt in the sky——
that lousy piece of scrap metal must have belonged to the dwarves.
I ordered the short body to be pierced with arrows.
At best, I thought the arrow would miss from this distance.
‘It’s something that can’t happen unless it’s luck.’
But Agentress said.
“It is not your fault.”
Yes, the mother is responsible for everything.
Dumb world bestow who took away our blessings.
because it will be with you
Jeobeok—
“How did you end your worries?”
Argentress looked at the being that approached her.
The appearance is unmistakably human.
However, the reason for calling it ‘Existence’ was simple.
A terrible stench emanating from him every time he exhaled.
Because it wasn’t human.
“What are you staring at? What they want is simple, eternal life! Because I set the table neatly over there. All you have to do is be honest with your rising ‘craving for food’.”
It was the Argentress and the Elves who met many demons while taking the first step from Sisley to the Arcana continent.
However, the demon in front of them was different from them.
Neither human nor demon.
third party.
When I looked at it from the eyes of an elf.
‘different.’
Agentress recalled the demons he had slaughtered on the continent.
The demons were all stupid and lowly.
Demons were more ignorant than humans.
Why?
-“My life please…!!”
Humans begged for their lives.
-“Elf? You have a very nice body.”
The demons rushed to become without even knowing the subject.
In that sense, the demon in front of me was different.
Above all, I knew how to use my head.
– “They say that not all demons are the same. Am I a devil with a slightly different texture? I know your feelings better than anyone else.”
– “?”
-“I’ve lived aeons too. Because it’s a bit complicated.”
seven deadly sins.
The devil introduced himself that way.
Then he shuddered.
-“Because you won’t be interested in who I am among the Seven Musketeers anyway. Skip the introduction. I have one suggestion. I just want to introduce one option.”
And now it was.
“Isn’t it simple? If you fall, you can regain eternal life.”
Argentress could not ignore the story.
The elf himself was an eternal existence.
Thanks to that, I was able to feel that the other person was truly a being who had lived for an eternity.
Kurung!
Argentress looked up at the stormy sky.
It’s as if you’re rebuking me, stupid mother.
recited little.
“But the wrong choice…”
Agentress’ eyes flashed.
“Didn’t you get off first?”
I look at a body that is losing its vitality.
Ever since I heard the offer from the Seven Deadly Sins.
The decision I made has not changed for a moment.
I will eat.
“great. I hope you all like the meal I prepared.”
The Seven Deadly Sins said that and pointed somewhere.
“The menu name is ‘Pole Star’. Please enjoy it.”
Just like that—
Agentress and the elves were in no hurry.
It was an insignificant human village.
Even if he came and noticed the smell and ran away, it would have been meaningless.
The Seven Deadly Sins continued.
“By the way, it seems that an unexpected appetizer has arrived…. Will it be okay? Well, that’s about it for our guests. I don’t think it’s even a bite away.”
All
you can hear is the sound of horses hooves.
Agentress opened her mouth.
“Gretting is a sin. Throw away the excess.”
Corruption?
Don’t be mistaken.
We’re just using demonic powers.
At those words, the Seven Deadly Sins’ face twisted, but it was only for a moment.
“I will make up for my previous mistakes.”
Kiki-!
The elf straight away pulling the bowstring.
Indeed, there was a reason for describing thousands of soldiers as a mouthful.
What swayed from the arrowhead was uncontrollable magic power.
however.
“…?”
There was no letting go of the drawn bowstring.
The Empire of Elves and Polestar.
In the meantime, something small appeared.
It was orphaned to the point.
‘The Spirit King…no more than that.’
To the point where even Argentress could be mistaken.
A spirit that boasts an elegant appearance.
The spirit immediately opened its mouth.
“I, Haiel, command according to the command of the lord.”
With an extremely cold voice, as if it were ‘Who’.
“According to the hierarchy of blessings.”
“…?”
“Stop.”
“…!!!”
Then, Argentress and the one hundred elves stopped.
