Chapter 325 For the sake of the big picture (1)
Celia’s military power is not weak, but it is nothing compared to Devon Kingdom.
To add a bit of exaggeration, Devon’s soldiers, who were good at land battles, were worthy of competing with the Lessian Empire.
Count Heren gave strength to Prince Silos’s opinion.
“My opinion is the same as the Gongwang. It’s not that we’re content with one win, but we’re at a disadvantage when it comes to all-out war.”
Since both you and I were united in unity, even King Celia could not push forward with his own opinion.
He cleared his throat and sat down.
“Hmmmm. I’ve done it. Now is the time to focus on repairing and focusing on Mercury.”
Even though he is still in his fifties, he knows when to move and when not to.
Now was the time to establish a winning position.
Devon will no longer have the same morale as it used to after one crushing defeat.
If you need to reorganize soldiers and weapons, now was a golden opportunity.
Since everyone knew that, it was a meeting with most of the nobles of the kingdom of Silia, but nothing much came out.
It’s just that most of their conversation was focused on ‘another victory due to Mercury’.
At the same time, while imagining someone else’s figure in your mind.
* * *
Reinforcements have arrived at the northern Crian Castle that Ray is guarding.
As much as the Devon Kingdom was aiming for, the number of reinforcements was considerable.
A whopping 3,000 soldiers and two thousand commanders.
There were three centurion commanders and twenty-five centurion commanders, so a large-scale troop movement was made.
Although it is the same Celia kingdom, the territorial attitude is severe as mercenaries and adventurers are mixed here and there.
Worse, there were occasional fights.
Tak- Tak-!
As Ray was rummaging around the blazing bonfire, three or four decembers approached him.
After taking out a bottle of alcohol they had secretly brought, the chiefs of the deacons silently handed over a bottle.
“Would you like to have white bean paste?”
It’s been a long time since the way of speaking that was close to the extreme has already returned to the respect.
Ray smiled and accepted the bottle.
“What kind of crazy bastard would allow you to drink right before a battle?”
I’m not talking about a subject who is already pouring alcohol into his mouth.
The ten chiefs laughed happily at his human appearance.
“ha ha ha. So, isn’t that the first thing you brought to the centurion? Since we drank together, we are now accomplices.”
“There’s nothing I can’t do about it.”
“Heh heh. You promised.”
They bumped bottles into each other.
In a pleasant atmosphere, alcohol was circulated one round.
One of the decembers with a shaggy beard said, wiping his lips.
“I don’t know why a centurion-like person couldn’t wear a centurion. My limbs still tremble when I think of that battle.”
The image of him leading the soldiers and killing even the enemy general was a masterful commander himself.
Even days after that, the exploits of the day were so great that the soldiers talked about them.
However, what he received was only a modest toast.
Normally, even a small title is a feat that can be earned.
Rey replied, putting the bottle he was drinking down on the ground.
“What are you doing for such a bother?”
“Isn’t it wonderful? It’s about giving orders to the centurions and moving the soldiers in style.”
“Cool freezes to death. It’s a perfect location to get stabbed in the barracks or get kicked out in the kingdom.”
“Ha ha ha ha ha. That’s what it is.”
While they were drinking and chatting for a while, two men walked from one side.
Judging by the plate armor supplied to the commanders, he must have been a centurion.
As if they were drunk, they touched the hem of the chiefs’ clothes with their feet and said,
“Yeah these guys! How dare your superior come and not even say hello!”
In other words, he speaks as if he is angry, but in reality, it is nothing but a quarrel.
The chiefs of the decembers stood up after drinking at him and bowed their heads.
“…Meet the centurions.”
“sorry. I had no idea that noble people would come to such a remote place.”
People with nothing to do were saying why they came all the way to this place and made a fuss.
The centenarians in dispute were the ones who arrived as reinforcements this time.
Since they came from the royal capital, the pride they had was great.
Although they are soldiers of the same kingdom, they regard the soldiers of Crian Castle as just villagers from the outskirts with spears and swords.
In fact, the commanders of the royal capital are more likely to have a quick shot than the commanders of Crian Castle.
As a result, the commanders of Crian Castle, who were suppressed by the thousand chiefs of the royal capital, were silent even while watching this tyranny.
Since they were not restrained, it was not unreasonable that the centurions of the capital showed such a careless attitude.
A man with a superior physique, a centurion, grabs the centurion by the shoulder and speaks.
“Follow me. I will correct what discipline is for you today.”
The ten seal who is being dragged by the shoulders smiles with effort.
Perhaps he was telling himself not to worry.
It looks like his direct subordinate is being harmed right in front of his eyes, but it’s not Ray to leave it alone.
He threw the bottle he was drinking at the centurion’s head.
Percussion –
A sound that was more unpleasant than painful echoed through the son-in-law.
Thanks to that, the white man, whose hair was drenched in alcohol, turned to look at Ray with a savage expression.
“…Did this damn kid… go crazy from drinking too much?”
Instead of answering him, Ray smiled viciously.
“Here and there, bandit-like bastards play a lot.”
In an instant, the man who had been demoted from being a centurion in the royal capital to a bandit frowned.
Why are you so full of confidence?
Did he even have a corner to believe in?
He rolled his eyes and glanced at Ray.
The clothes are beggarly, and the hair is full of dust.
Even so, it didn’t seem like a guy like that would have a relationship with a nobleman.
The white man, who felt much more at ease, said with a sense of intimidation.
“You touched the wrong person. Count Hert’s cousin son is me.”
He speaks proudly with his eyes shining.
It was dumbfounded for Ray, who wanted to be the king’s hidden son, to speak with his chest out so proudly.
He summarized the contents.
“So you’re saying you’re a commoner?”
“Shut up! Dirty bastards like you and I are different from birth!”
“Only the genealogy was long, but nothing special. Are you going to become a wealthy wealthy family?”
The man who had been stabbed to the point let out a rough snort.
He even draws a sword and threatens.
“I can’t tolerate your arrogance any longer. If you don’t want to get hurt, get down on your knees and apologize.”
“Because the world is about to end, soldiers persecute the same soldiers during war.”
“This guy is gear nose!”
Two centurions swung their swords with determination.
Seeing his drunken appearance, he seems to be unable to tell the difference between the front and the back.
Looking at the descending trajectory, you can clearly see the extent of the sword study.
I was worried about how many people I could cut on the battlefield with that.
Ray bent his thumb and forefinger to form an index finger.
With that, the entire sword surface was shot, and the two swords became entangled with each other and lost their balance.
The centurions, who had been staggering, hit their butts on the dirt floor.
“Keugh!”
As they fell, Ray moved right away.
Grasp the neck belt with your left hand and rotate your arms round and round.
Then the huge man flew away like an arrow.
Kwaaang-!
“Aaaagh!”
A centurion who flew away breaking a tree finally came to his senses.
One person disappeared in the blink of an eye.
The power level was too obvious.
The remaining man backed away and tried to run away.
However, Ray’s eyes were already shining in front of him.
“You monstrous bastard!”
I tried to swing the sword with all my might, but it was impossible to get hit.
Ray grabbed him by the shoulders and tossed him into the woods.
“Quaaaaagh!”
The centurion, who had been blown away ten meters away, passed out with a shriek.
Then the son-in-law became quiet as if nothing had happened.
The ten leaders opened their mouths.
I thought it was a great skill, but I didn’t think that I would be able to deal with two centurions so easily.
Surprising moment, one of them said with a dark complexion.
“What do I do with this? They are the commanders of the royal capital…. If the fact that the centurion touched them is revealed…”
Probably, even if it happens, it will happen firmly.
If you did something wrong, you could be imprisoned for the reason of low morale.
The expressions on the faces of the other chiefs of the tens who heard that also hardened.
“…It’s a big deal.”
“If the royal road gets into their ears, things will become a hassle.”
“I need to come up with measures.”
Whether they do or not, the parties are at peace.
Ray lightly waved his hand as if chasing away a fly.
“What is the big deal with this level of fertilization? Don’t worry about it.”
King Celia didn’t even care that the son of the count’s cousin was hit once or twice.
No, even if it was the count himself who was beaten, he wouldn’t even look at her.
On the contrary, the count could be scolded by the king.
As much as that, Ray’s position was quite high to King Celia.
Unaware of that fact, the Ten Chiefs wondered where his confidence was springing from.
It’s a matter that can be ruled by military law, but it’s too carefree to be carefree.
Doesn’t it seem like it’s someone else’s job?
He, who always creates surprising situations unexpectedly, sternly discouraged him, saying not to worry, and the chiefs of the december also shut their mouths.
In their hearts, there was only a hint of anticipation left.
* * *
In the barracks, rumors that Ray had a fight with the centurions of the royal capital quickly spread.
The soldiers thought he would be punished soon, but unlike their thoughts, no punishment was given to Ray.
In response, those of the royal capital stood up.
Among those seated around the round table, one of the millennium clad in radiant plate armor spoke in an angry voice.
“Discipline is loose! Two centurions got caught up in it, and they didn’t punish you!”
“Not good! We have to set the example of that white-haired bastard in rags and correct discipline in the army!”
Chief Bener, who had been listening quietly, shook his head.
Instead of agreeing with them, he brought up a different story.
“Everyone here must have heard the rumor that our troops from the Northern Crian Castle defeated the forces of the Devon Kingdom.”
“…I know. But why did that story come out all of a sudden?”
He openly expresses his dissatisfaction with Cheonbujang, who changes the subject.
After looking at him for a while, Bener’s commander spoke in a voice that seemed to demand everyone to listen.
“The ragged centurion, as the millennial says, played a big part in driving out Devon.”
