Episode 353 Kingdom Alliance (1)
Eclay called Ray into the Great War.
Sitting in a chair, she threw a stern gaze at him.
“I’ve been thinking about your words for the past few days.”
Seeing him shake his hands, it was clearly drawn in his eyes how much he must have suffered.
As a disciple who serves God, the idea of overthrowing the evil group and the opinion of the pope that the people should be protected must have been in constant conflict.
As it was a conclusion drawn after suffering, Ray intended to silently accept the answer no matter what.
As he stared at her, Eclay gently closed his eyes.
Soon, the lips that seemed heavy at first glance opened.
“As you said, I intend to declare war on all kingdoms. If that was the right choice as a follower of Goddess Gaia. In the first place, the significance of the existence of the Holy Kingdom is to serve Goddess Gaia. Both the pope and the people are mere believers after all.”
When Ray just listened quietly without answering, she continued.
“But it is also the duty of the pope to protect the faithful. So I need to know specifically what you are going to do. If it’s not appropriate, then… I hope you understand.”
I nodded at Eclay’s words.
What leader in the world would try to destroy their country without hearing any plans.
Eclair has been thoughtful since before and puts the people first.
So accepting without a specific plan was something he had never thought of.
Ray opened his mouth.
“…It’s a declaration of war, but I’m not trying to do something as heinous as words. Now I need to create a platform to draw attention.”
“You mean you’re not thinking of war?”
“Basically, yes. But there is no law that only good things happen. I don’t think the kingdoms will ever stand still.”
Certainly.
It is not possible to come rushing under the pressure of the power of the Holy Kingdom, but the story will change if we unite.
It is said that the more kingdoms join forces, the more disadvantaged the kingdom becomes.
Besides, it is nonsensical that the kingdoms would give up their interests in a situation like the present one.
They would undoubtedly unite and wage war against the Holy Kingdom.
Eclay pointed out the problem.
“Even if it goes as you say, there will be a war someday. You wouldn’t know that, would you?”
Why don’t you know that ‘Are you prepared?’ means?
Instead of answering, he silently nodded his head.
Then, a faint smile formed on Eclay’s hardened lips.
“…That’s fortunate. Now then, let’s talk in earnest.”
* * *
Ten days have already passed.
The hired mercenaries and adventurers are now less than a third of them left.
It is only natural that the delivery(?) went to the house of an unknown force that even Seongguk could not find out.
It was around that time that Hafman’s expression began to darken.
“Dangerous. If we don’t sort it out soon, it’s going to be really dangerous.”
While the mercenaries were dying like that, I learned some information about them.
The force or influence they hide behind.
And to a powerful financial power that is comparable to that of the top of the line.
Even for a moment, they were building an enormous power to the point that goosebumps grew all over themselves who stood against them frontally.
On the other hand, their numbers have decreased and the information they can obtain has also been exhausted.
At this rate, it was only a matter of time before they were pushed back.
“Sweet Lord, please save me.”
Halfman prayed in front of the bronze statue of Ray, and the real Ray appeared in front of him.
He punched Harpman in the head and clicked his tongue.
“Tsk tsk, do you still have money left to spend on something like this?”
“Sweet Lord!”
When I prayed to the bronze statue, God came out!
Half-man trembled like a believer who had experienced a knight.
“I was waiting for you! Help me!”
“What is it?”
“They started killing mercenaries indiscriminately. After robbing the house a few times, it seems that nothing is missing.”
“You mean they moved themselves?”
When he asked with a surprised face, Hafman confessed everything up until now.
Hiring mercenaries and adventurers to beat them up and gaining a fair amount of information.
Ray, who had been listening to it without saying anything, nodded.
“It was better. Spread the information you have obtained so far to all kingdoms.”
“yes?”
Now it is Hafman who is embarrassed.
Why is this valuable information spread without any benefit?
When he asked, Ray grinned.
“We have a holy kingdom. If you lie a few times, he’ll come over you.”
“…So you’re saying you’re going to fight them and the kingdoms?”
“It should be.”
“How do you mean?”
“Seongguk should take the lead and move first. I declare war on all kingdoms defending their forces, including those under cover.”
“If that happens, the kingdoms won’t stand still, will they?”
“Being whipped once or twice is good. Things are different if the holy kingdom promises unconditional help to the kingdom that helps the crusade.”
Halfman frowned at Ray’s words.
Unconditional help is provided by defeated or vassal states.
The risks and burdens that must be borne are enormous.
This is especially true for a large country like the Holy Kingdom.
But as he said, things will definitely change.
In order to suck up the interests of the Holy Kingdom, many kingdoms will turn a blind eye and run.
“Are you serious?”
Ray answered Hafman’s sincere words.
“I have already spoken with the Pope. If I don’t catch it this time, I might never get a chance.”
Even if you don’t go out of your way in normal times, when you move once, it’s a force that flashes in the east and west.
If it didn’t even give me any damage, I didn’t know what I would do again this time.
Halfman thought deeply and shook his head.
“All right. It’s hard-earned information, but since the lord says so, I’ll try to spread it wholeheartedly.”
“If that doesn’t work, buy the entire information guild. If you don’t do that much, it will be difficult.”
“If it’s a matter of spending money, leave it to me.”
Halfman showed his teeth and smiled at him.
* * *
The Holy Kingdom declared a holy war.
The opponent was a force I had never even heard of.
It is a large-scale temple that has never been heard before.
The reaction of the other kingdoms was cautious, as was the declaration of war on anyone who stood in their way.
It seems that he is worried that he might go against his planting.
There, Hafman’s upper ranks did not spare any information about the dark forces and released them.
From the approximate location of the branches to the capabilities they hide.
Naturally, when such a monstrous force suddenly appeared, the continent fell into great confusion.
If the information is true, wouldn’t even the Lessian Empire be a formidable opponent one-on-one!
In some small kingdoms, an emergency meeting was held because of that.
Three small kingdoms met among themselves.
The nobles who attended as the king’s representatives sat at the table and talked.
“What should I do now?”
When the brown-haired man spoke, a mature man wearing light plate armor replied.
“Is there a star? We are just following the will of the Seongguk. If a kingdom like ours receives unconditional support from the holy kingdom, wouldn’t it be able to grow in size at once?”
To put it bluntly, it is the sound of defending the Holy Kingdom and gaining some profits.
If you were unscrupulous, you could say yes, but no one objected.
That’s because the Seongguk wouldn’t blink an eye just because their powers were added.
The woman in the robe who had been holding her breath until the end opened her mouth.
“But the opponent is unusual. Even if you just look at the information scattered here and there, our troops will be destroyed in an instant.”
“Ummm…”
“…That’s right too.”
They drool and wrapped their heads.
Even though it was a small kingdom, there was a good chance of a rebellion by the nobles if they lost their troops there.
That’s because the kingship was not properly established.
“How about having a conversation with the Holy Kingdom?”
“Even though we are a small country, we will not throw away those who have come to help.”
The two men agreed and stepped out.
The woman’s reaction was the same as before.
“It would be difficult to hear good things from a small kingdom with just three people. If we are talking, we need more people.”
“…Right.”
“Then it would be good to hear the opinions of other kingdoms as soon as possible.”
“I agree.”
The opinions of the three people coincided.
They picked up the parchment and stood up.
The alliance of kingdoms that Ray predicted was about to appear on the continent.
* * *
A man sitting on the fifth throne clenched his fists in anger.
“Four branches were blown up. How should I report this disgrace when he returns!”
Lee Jwa calmed him down as he couldn’t contain his anger.
“Quit your anger.”
“How can you be patient! I can’t stand it any longer. I myself will wipe out the lowly ones who defy His will.”
As soon as the sleeves of the robe were removed, the dark demonic energy flowed out.
The crowd did not even respond to his demonstration of force, which easily took over the surrounding air.
Ijwa let out a small sigh.
Ojwa is highly loyal and proud of his power.
It was not unreasonable for such a person to run amok since the news that the branch had been blown away reached his ears.
As she looked around, the owner of the Seventh Throne sneered with his arms crossed.
“Wouldn’t it be okay? I want it so much, so don’t let me do it. I’m interested in the Undead of the Ojwa, so wouldn’t it be nice to have some entertainment?”
“You say something you like after a long time, old man.”
“joy. I’m not saying you’re good. It’s just that I’m not happy that the branch has been blown away.”
“Ha ha ha ha ha. I’ll run rampant and come to my old man’s share.”
It seems that a decision has already been made.
Looking at the other people’s expressions, no one was dissatisfied, so even Lee Jwa had no reason to stop them.
She warned me with a serious face.
“Only direct attacks on the holy kingdom must be avoided. A monster lives there.”
“Let’s say it’s a monster, mana has a limit. Well, since Lieutenant says that, I’ll be careful.”
The reply was not cool, but Lee Jwa had no choice but to believe it.
dark forces.
There the first attack was planned.
