Chapter 8

Chapter 8

Instead of confronting Nazrak, Kim Do-jin chose to win his favor and use it to his advantage.

It didnt start out that way.

Like many other gamers, Kim prostrated himself before Nazrak hundreds of times.

His strategy was to use him to his advantage.

First, he would win Nazraks favor with strategy and diplomacy, two of his biggest weaknesses.

He then has Nazrak attack other territories that pose a threat to Lota.

For example, the neighboring and feuding Sorun territory.

Did you say Otto?

Nazrak asked Otto.

Yes, Lord of Death.

You said you have studied strategy and diplomacy for many years.

Yes.

Then how should I move?

Nazrak, who had experienced the bitter defeats of past ignorant conquests and failed diplomacy, was very cautious.

For starters, Id suggest.

Otto replied.

Youve only just been resurrected, and you need to build up your strength first.

That I agree with you, Otto.

And you should also increase the number of undead soldiers under your command, we are far too small right now.

That, too, is true.

But if you make any hasty moves, the humans will form a coalition against you before you have a chance to grow in strength and power.

Then what should we do? Doesnt that mean we have no choice but to build up our strength and power?

For starters, you should attack the humans to build your strength and power, but you should also make strategic moves to prevent the humans from forming an alliance. Look here.

Otto pulled out a map and showed it to Nazrak.

If you advance as you are, youre giving the humans time to form a coalition.

Is that so?

Probably by the time youve captured the second province, the humans will have realised your resurrection and formed an alliance.

Hmph!

But.

Otto said, pointing to the Sorun estate on the map.

Right here. If you attack the Sorun Estate first, it will be harder for the humans to form an alliance.

From Sorun?

If you look at the terrain here you need to take the Sorun Estate first, so the other factions cant band together.

Oh!

Start with the Sorun estate, then the Lassene, and then the Orth estate.

You mean cut them off in the middle?

Indeed, Lord of Death.

Otto nodded.

Then I will lead the army of the Lota Estate to disrupt the rear, and if you do that, the entire region will be yours.

A brilliant strategy!

Nazrak admired Otos plan.

If your plan works, this entire region will be my stronghold.

Yes, Lord of Death.

I see. As you say, I will attack the Sorun estate first.

I am humbled that you would follow my insignificant opinion.

Otto bowed low to Nazrak, then turned on his heel.

So you are attacking Sorun territory. I will go to the Lota Estate, which I control, and raise an army to disrupt their rear.

Do so!

Nazrak graciously dismissed Oto.

[Notification: Nazrak likes you!]

[Notification: Nazraks liking for you has changed from expectation to admiration!]

And with that, Nazrak did as Otto said, skipping the Lota Estate and heading for the Sorun Estate.

This way, I wont have to pay back the money I borrowed, fufu. And the Sorun estate will be wiped off the map.

Otto grinned as he watched Nazrak and his undead army retreat into the distance.

But the plan didnt end there.

There was work to be done while Nazrak ravaged the surrounding lands, starting with Sorun.

We cant let him run wild. Your role is limited.

Otto mounted the wraith horse that Nazrak had given him as a gift and immediately headed towards the Lota Estate.

* * *

Camille was confused.

Was this really part of the plan, all those times you said you were going to destroy the Sorun estate?

Otto said plainly.

Im going to destroy the Sorun estate in two weeks.

And his words were becoming reality.

.

Isnt that a dishonour? Are knights supposed to swear at the lord they swore allegiance to?

I didnt swear.

Youre lying.

.I did.

Even knowing that, youd have your knighthood revoked and be demoted to a second-class soldier?

.

You did, you did.

Otto said, giving Camille a shaky look as if hed expected it, when he clamped his mouth shut.

You said you trusted me, and then you doubted me behind my back and called me names.

Thats not what.

Never mind.

Otto huffed and turned away.

Im going to go first, so meet me there when youre ready.

Okay.

Its going to be a tough battle, so brace yourself.

With those words, Otto disappeared down the other side of the secret passage.

What the hell.

Camille looked at Ottos back with mixed feelings.

Even though he had changed, he was too much different to be familiar with.

* * *

Two days later.

So, we, the troops of the Lota Estate, are to attack the sanctuary where the soul of the evil undead lord rests, as ordered by our lord.

Camille led the troops of the Lota Estate to the northern mountains, following Ottos orders.

That b**ard no, the lord didnt betray us?

My God, are you saying that the lord himself disguised himself as a servant of the undead lord to extract information?

You expect me to believe that now?

N-no way!

The knights and soldiers of the Lota Estate could hardly believe what Camille was saying.

That lowly b**tard had risked his life to become a servant of the undead lord Nazrak to extract information from them.

Believe it or not, in order to keep this secret, he even took on the stigma of being a lackey of the evil undead! Im sure youve all cursed him, but.

Camille blushed slightly as he said that.

In truth, Camille had also cursed Otto from the bottom of his heart, so he had a guilty conscience.

Now, our lord has changed, so our forces will follow his orders and advance to the sanctuary where the evil undead lords soul rests!

The knights and soldiers of the Lota Estate took to the march in disbelief at Camilles words.

* * *

Around the same time.

Nazrak, who had captured Sorun, and then Lassen, advanced on Orth with great momentum.

His army was now more than twice the size it had been at the start.

Nazrak had turned some of the warriors from Sorun and Lassen into undead monsters.

Ugh, an undead army!

Dont back down!

The Orth Estate fiercely resisted.

However, they were no match for Nazrak and his undead army, which had grown stronger after passing through Sorun and Lassen.

Excellent.

Meanwhile, Nazraks main body in the Sanctuary was watching the battle in Orth with satisfaction.

The Death Knight and Necromancer on the battlefield were a shell of himself.

An avatar of sorts, created with dark magic.

Now, if I can capture that Orth estate, this entire region will be mine.

Then.

!

Nazrak felt an army approaching his sanctuary and was horrified.

Who the hell is invading my sanctuary!

Nazrak looked into the eyes of the undead monsters guarding the sanctuary and recognised the identity of the intruders.

The result.

Its him!!!

Nazrak was furious when he saw Otto standing at the front of the invading army.

That son of a b***h stabbing me in the back!!!

Nazrak realised that he had been tricked by Otto.

But it was too late.

Nazraks main army was far away, fighting in Orth, and Lotas army, led by Otto, had already entered the Sanctuary.

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