Episode 636 Egoist (1)
The Dae-joo and the Dae-joo, who barely escaped with their lives, went to see the leader of the Leven mercenary without saying who came first.
“Retreat!”
“Return to Celia with as many troops intact as possible.”
The leader is distracted by the sudden order to retreat.
“Yes yes? What the hell is that…”
I asked back in bewilderment, and a shout came back.
“Didn’t I tell you to retreat! All your soldiers are about to die! You mean the Commander doesn’t even know that!”
When the two figures who were in control of their own lives spoke at the same time, it was difficult for the leader to get lost.
At first, he told them to disregard their lives and attack, but now they get angry and say to value the troops.
What rhythm should I dance to?
If you ask any more, it’s a painting that will pay a respect.
Confused inside, the leader, who was not in a hurry, forced himself to kneel and receive orders.
“I see. I will do as you say.”
* * *
The troops of the Leven Mercenaries began to withdraw quickly.
As the goblins were trampled on, they kicked back as if they were not satisfied, and the goblin camp was able to breathe.
The Goblin Queen, who was watching it from afar, murmured.
“…It’s all thanks to the goblin god.”
Even though she muttered in a low voice, the nearby goblins with good ears had already heard her words.
Goblin God.
Seeing him for the first time was certainly admirable.
Although her appearance is weak and does not meet the standard of beauty of a goblin, how about that?
Every time he swung his hand, five or six mercenaries flew away.
Some goblins were already deeply enchanted by their fierce appearance, as if their bodies were fighting directly on the battlefield.
“Long live the goblin god!”
someone shouted in joy.
“Long live the goblin god!”
Then, this time, the goblin standing next to him followed him.
Magnificent waves spread as if they were contagious one by one.
It soon grew to the point where it rang through the walls of the castle.
“Long live the goblin god!”
“Long live the goblin god!”
The departing mercenaries looked back one by one at the goblins’ faint cries.
It must have been the goblins who took more damage, but seeing me like that made me feel like a defeated soldier.
They couldn’t erase the bitter look.
* * *
After safely planting the sandal (?), Ray, who was heading to the battlefield, saw the mercenaries retreating.
“Is it finally over?”
It’s only been less than a day since I arrived in the principality, but somehow it feels like a long battle has come to an end.
Ray just watched the mercenaries return to Celia.
I had no intention of doing anything else.
They say that they will let you out on their own, but you are not foolish enough to launch an attack anymore.
instead.
I’m going to have to get some money.
“It’s not the right way to stay still after being hit.”
Since I was hit once by the opponent, I have to hit at least 20 times to get my job done.
Besides, it wasn’t just the Leven Mercenary Corps and the Demonic Church that contributed to this.
The kingdom of Celia, who had been conniving at this even while dispatching troops from their own kingdom.
You will have to listen to the story to find out what happened behind the scenes, but looking at it now, there doesn’t seem to be a particular reason.
‘Due to the king’s personality, he must have wanted to confirm the fighting power of the principality. It could be a threat to them in the future.’
Although the Principality of Soleil, made up of unexplored land, is large, it is undoubtedly close enough to be side-to-side with the Kingdom of Celia.
In addition, there are almost no borders, so from Celia’s point of view, there is nothing good about their military power.
If you look at the various precedents, it wasn’t particularly worthy of criticism, but from Ray’s point of view, nothing felt as betrayal as this.
It is the hometown I believed in.
In addition to that, it was the kingdom that bestowed the principality upon himself.
In such a place, he condoned a war that would obviously work against him.
Since King Celia is good at diplomacy and politics, this is probably nothing more than seeing the situation.
Too much blood was shed for that reason alone.
Ray looked around.
Blood is overflowing everywhere.
As if a small stream were flowing.
Red blood streams floated across the ground in the rain.
Corpses of goblins hanging from trees.
Only their gruesome appearances, which would have met a terrible death, are in the eyes.
There was a dead goblin on a rock, stamped with a stone.
There was a goblin who died after being stabbed with a sword from his neck to his waist.
On the other hand, there were few corpses of the mercenaries.
Even that is all about corpses with their heads cut straight, or one or two sword wounds neatly pierced through their chests.
There was no trace of bullying anywhere, as if they were having fun.
An unmistakable one-sided invasion.
The images of the goblins, who must have struggled in horror, were drawn in their heads.
The weight of life with the same intelligence.
Humans are neither heavier nor goblins.
He has lived his life trying not to differentiate between the two.
But when I see something like this, my heart breaks.
These are the goblins who stood by his side so much in the dungeon.
It was a specification to leave without being able to do anything like this.
“I can’t leave like this.”
His face sank coldly.
A characteristic deep smile formed on his lips.
“I’ll show you what pressure is.”
He turned quickly.
* * *
Sitting in his office and listening to the situation report from the branch manager, Hafman tilted his head as he saw the crystal ball suddenly ringing.
“Lord Taesang? You must be busy, what are you doing?”
Halfman gently put his hand on the crystal ball.
When the mana is shed, the image is formed with a resonant sound.
Like that of a mother with a child by the water.
Hafman, who expressed concern to the extent that he was very different from when he was dealing with his subordinates, asked about his health.
“Lord Taesangdan, even if you don’t, I’ve sent a relief army. How is Okche?”
-Thanks to your efforts, the work has been completed.
“Is that so? That’s fortunate… but how much damage is it?”
– More than half of them got hit. A big avoid.
To put it simply, it was a damage close to destruction.
More than half of the over 10,000 units.
If he had made a mistake, he might have lost the war and handed over the principality.
His voice came from the crystal ball.
– Cut off all dealings with Halfman Celia.
sudden command.
However, Hafman did not utter a single word.
Halfman, not even asking why, bowed his head politely.
“I will.”
– Release the merchants to the principality again. There might be a bloody battle sooner or later, so if you buy land near the Celia capital, you’ll have some fun.
Judging by the hostile attitude, something must have happened.
Rather than worrying about his relationship with Celia, Hafman burst into anger.
“Listening to what you say, it seems that these bastards have committed something. Just say the word! Even with all the money I have, I will bring Celia to ruin!”
Rather, Ray shook his head at the sight of me running amok in anger.
– Not yet. Because I don’t know what will happen next. It’s not going to happen, but there might be an inside story hidden in Celia.
“All right. But please tell me when you need to.”
– I will.
“I sent a relief force, so if things are in order, welcome them too. Although it didn’t help, they were the ones I got through hard work. It will help if you have it by your side.”
They were found only by Harp, not by anyone else.
I wouldn’t have sent it if it wasn’t helpful in the first place.
Ray, who still needed manpower, answered with a slightly relaxed face.
– I mean, you’re doing a good job.
“Heh heh. Who am I? Isn’t it a money bug halfman? If we can’t save a single person, how can we live listening to the sound of money bugs?”
As if ‘Moneybug’ is a sacred prestige.
Halfman proudly showed off his plump breasts.
No matter how well you do your job, it makes you frown when you see it like this.
Ray didn’t even hide his gross look and shrank his body nakedly.
– Half-man work is also work, but do some self-management. Aren’t you ashamed to see your wife like that?
Unlike me, I don’t care about self-management at all on the subject of getting a pretty and young wife.
At this point, only Hafman’s wife feels sorry for her.
Hafman laughed ‘heh heh’ at that, and said something like a problem.
“Isn’t it enough for subordinates to have money and for a wife to have love? My wife is not a woman who will treat people differently based on her appearance.”
He brags like he’s out of his arms, but I’m oddly envious of that.
no, why?
Only a half-man, who looked more shabby than a pitiful beggar from somewhere just a while ago, shines like a victor in life.
Her face seems to be glossy for some reason, and even her fat belly looks dignified, so this must be a sign of mental illness.
Ray, who shook his head and overcame his mental illness, continued.
– I have nothing else to say. For the time being, be careful and closely monitor Celia’s movements.
“yes. It looks like there will be a strong reaction, but I will keep my mouth shut.”
– no. If that happens, on the other hand, make a deal with Devon, a neighboring country.
“I will thoroughly step on me without even making a sound.”
Since the two resembled the original body, it was possible to have a conversation without a proper explanation.
Is it because the wife’s story came out?
Ray, who had suddenly gone crazy, asked cautiously.
– Come to think of it, how is Ira?
“Madam is doing well. On the contrary, it seems that he is bored with his daily routine without any big shakes.”
– okay.
Even though he seemed to answer bluntly, how could he not know the weak smile reflected on his lips.
At other times, he is crooked and cold-hearted, but when the story of Aira comes up, he starts twisting his body, which is interesting again.
‘Madame asking for news at least once a week… I’ll have to keep it a secret from Taesangdanju.’
Isn’t there a saying that if a woman shows clinging, she loses?
Hafman kept his mouth shut.
