69 Produces Rebellion.

It was a dark dungeon. I walked a long way down the spilling corridor to a doorway.

As I approached, the warriors guarding the gate saluted.

“Master, are you out? ”

“Yes. Good work. But nothing happened? ”

“Yes.”

I spoke to them in a very small voice.

“But you know what? I need you to step aside. I have something urgent to discuss with the prisoners who are trapped here. ”

“Yes, I understand. ”

The commanded warriors gladly retreat. I was ordered never to leave, but I was the one who gave the order.

As the warriors drifted away, they opened the iron gate and went inside.

“Backbone!”

Inside was a blonde middle-aged man tied in triplicate ropes. When he saw me, he struggled with excitement, but he realized that he couldn't resist and sent only a young look to life. I slowly walked over and sat on a wooden chair next to him.

“That feisty Earl Malthus is in a miserable position. ”

Earl Malthus shouts in excitement as his ears remain open.

“You bastard! ”

“I'm not making fun of you. The Earl had a reputation for being very clean and upright, and I was just sad to hear that his vile betrayal had put him in such a pathetic position. ”

And Earl Malthus was obsessed with success to the point of obsession. That's where the integrity comes from. Moreover, the Earl does not tolerate mistakes. Especially his own mistakes.

That's why I caught this guy.

Now the Earl has lost everything by being taken to Polkin Gateway. I've lost success, I've lost my values.

Earl Malthus shudders.

“Rain, filthy betrayal · · · · · · · · ·? ”

“Yes. The erl made no mistake. Honestly, it doesn't make sense that this Polkin Gateway was taken by 4,000 Kara, does it? It's impossible unless someone betrays you and clears the way. ”

“Who is this traitor? ”

I pretended to worry and shook my head.

“What does someone who's about to be executed know anyway? Just relax. ”

“What? Execution? Bamboo! Don't you know it's the continent's random rule to repay a captured nobleman for his ransom? ”

“I know.”

“And yet you want to kill me? ”

“Yes. We have no choice. ”

“You fool! My king will never forgive you! ”

I stared at the Earl for a long time and sighed deeply.

“The King of Robos has given orders to our Kara. Execute you as a traitor. Honestly, I don't want to kill you either. Why would I want to kill you because I have a grudge against you? ”

Earl Malthus shouts.

“Back off, don't try anything! Do you want me to cheat on your cunning tongue? Why do you call me a traitor, and why do your enemies listen to my king? ”

“Why would I listen? It's a win-win. My Kara wants to build an empire, but King Robos does not deserve Duke Bastein. So if we kill Duke Bastein, who rebelled against the Kingdom of Robos, King Robos will allow and support us to build our kingdom. This is it.”

The Earl's face gradually fades, whether it sounds like a reasonable word. Everyone knows King Robos hates Duke Bastein.

“Fine. Then why kill me? I have nothing to do with Duke Bastein. ”

“No, it has to be. Duke Bastein needs to cross the Gateway of Polkin, an impregnable fortress, to start a rebellion. Stories aren't made without you. That's why you have to be a traitor. ”

“Oh, my God. ”

I showed the Earl the list of killings marked with the king's seal.

“The erl will be executed as soon as the sun comes up tomorrow, with this order issued anyway. I'm sorry. I can't do anything for Kara. ”

“Ugh · · · · · · · · ·. ”

Earl Malthus shudders in anger. The king is trying to kill him with no guilt. If you're not angry, you're not human.

“Then I hope that today will be a time to reflect on the past life. No regrets. ”

As I was about to leave, the Earl asked me one last question.

“But first, can I ask you a question? ”

“What?”

“Is that the traitor you were telling me about, our king? ”

I sighed freely.

“Do I need to know? ”

“Yes.”

“Well, he's gonna die tomorrow anyway, so there's no reason to hide it. That's right, your king. Your king taught me how to take Polkin Gate. ”

“What?"

“When I took over here at Polkin Gateway, I came through a breach into the Gateway. How would I know that path as an outsider? Someone you know very well must have told you. Like the old owner who had this Polkin Gateway for a long time, for example. ”

“Why would a king do that? ”

“Well, I don't know why. But I have a hunch. Earl Fabious' expedition was defeated by Kara, and King Robos was in grave trouble. You're the king who ordered the Duke to march on the expedition. ”

“Yes.”

“Weakening the throne is inevitable, but King Robos is now a hero. The war you lost has been turned into a victory by the king diplomatically turning our Kara into a subordinate. Maybe that's why. Politicians are smart. How did you solve it so that the leader of the defeat becomes the hero of victory?

I don't know. ”

As I tilted my head away from the prison, a scream-like castle burst out of the closed iron gate.

“You old bastard! I'll be a ghost and go kill you! ”

You've made it. It's worth saving Earl Malthus, too. Democrats don't have loyalties. Loyalty to the taxidermist is the sole seat of the superior.

Now, the erl will gladly serve as a catalyst if I just reach out my hand.

* * *

I was standing in front of a magical communication station. An image of a crystal reflects the long-lasting silent Marquis Fabious with a serious face.

After a while, the erl hardly opened his mouth.

“The entire command is executed for treason? ”

“Yes, but don't worry too much. I'm telling you, I saved your grandfather's life. At that time, the Kingdom of Robos knew what he wanted him to live for. ”

“Really? What about my men? ”

“I can't. It's so intense over there. ”

Earl Fabious smiles faintly at you.

“Hmph, backbone. Do I look like a man who would kill all his men and then do himself a favor? ”

No, that's why when Earl Boris said let's save him, he was willing to give it up. Marquis Fabious died when he died alone, not worthless enough to abandon his men and survive alone.

If not, he would not have done evil in every war on his own, nor would he have fought at the forefront of a dangerous battlefield, being the commander of the expedition.

“Wouldn't it be better to stay alive? ”

“No, I didn't do anything. ”

“So what do you want me to do? ”

“Release me. I'll cross into the kingdom myself and try to explain. I mean, the king will reconsider. ”

I tapped the table with my index finger.

“Don't say anything. Just stay alive. Not this time. ”

“Why?”

“Grandpa, don't you think that's strange? I'm just being honest because I'm an old man. It's a weaving board. I already have a conclusion. ”

Marquis Fabious twitches one eyebrow.

“What do you mean? ”

I sighed a sad sigh.

“This war, actually, was fought between Kara and the Duke of Bastein. I did not fight against the Kingdom of Robos. We sent out an envoy before, didn't we? ”

“I did. But you failed, didn't you? ”

“No, it worked. At that time, the king seemed to have made up his mind. For the good of the royal family, I must kill Duke Bastein. So as soon as the battle was over, he sent me a message. Of course I got a bargain. And this is what's happening inside the extension ship. ”

Marquis Fabious slams the table with all his might.

“Dammit! The king, the man is so jealous, he's finally mad! ”

“I don't think that's the only thing. ”

“What do you mean? ”

“I guess there's a lot of political stuff. As promised, after our victory, King Robos suddenly becomes the hero of victory. He's really smart. ”

“Back! I'm not joking! ”

“I'm just telling you to stay alive, too. Don't go with Grandpa because he's being ridiculous. Be quiet. I've realized this for a while, but ignorant swordsmen like us can't afford politics. I'm really scared of what they think. ”

Marquis Fabious raises his bald head to see if he's really pissed. However, if you are not angry at this situation, you are not human.

“Backbone, but I have to go. ”

“If we go like this, we're dead. ”

“But if I go, won't all my men die? One last favor. Let me go. ”

I stared at Fabious for a long time, pretending to think twice before opening my mouth.

“Then don't go politically. Go armed. ”

“What do you mean? ”

“Knifeholders like us can't beat them politically. So let's go with what Grandpa's good at. The knife.”

Marquis Fabious shivers with one eye.

“You want me to plot treason? ”

“Yeah. 150,000 is enough, right? ”

“But there is no reason. You cannot persuade the people of Robos with your testimony and your murders. ”

I smiled faintly. Judging by the rationale, it didn't seem like he was interested at all.

“Testimony and Declaration of Support of the Holy Lady. I'll do this for you. ”

“Really?"

“Yes.”

“Then that's no excuse. ”

“Just do it. Honestly, where's the Ten Thousand Years Kingdom? I don't want to die with a knife after my men anyway. Let's try it. It's not worth it, right?”

Marquis Fabious stares at me with jealousy.

“Then why do you want to help us rebel? Even after this war, you Kara will have nothing to lose. ”

“I'm with my grandfather, and I told Earl Malthus today about his execution, and he looks miserable. ”

“Is that the only reason? ”

“It's unsettling. No, the loyal men who serve as their own kill for profit, but what difference does that make to us, the subordinates? I can never trust them. We wanted to hold hands, but I'm nervous. It's better to work with someone you can trust. ”

“Really? Got it. Then send me to Braam. I'll talk to Duke Bastein. ”

I called for joy in my heart. That's it. Now we have the basis for persuading Duke Bastein. Earl Malthus and Earl Fabious are rumored to be stubborn in the Kingdom of Robos.

Moreover, I am an enemy, but these are allies who have been living with the Duke. I'd rather they persuade the duc a hundred times than I do it myself.

* * *

I informed Earl Malthus as soon as I learned of his sympathy. Of course, the Earl gladly agreed.

The Earl was only waiting for the execution tomorrow. As an Earl, my offering had to feel like a beam of light from heaven.

“White cotton. I will never forget this grace. ”

The Earl, who was on the verge of Braam, thanked me. I waved my hand as if it were nothing.

“Never mind. Just convince the duc. All I can do is get the Earl in front of the Duke. ”

“Don't worry. Duke Bastein will understand our cause well. ”

I stared at Earl Malthus with a shivering glance. Duke Bastein is not much of a greeter.

Surely the Duke doubts my intentions. When it comes to problems of profit and desire, there's something suspicious about it. As Earl Fabious said before, there is little profit in inciting this treason. Then there's something. The Duke can't possibly know that.

Arriving at the gates of Braam Castle, Earl Malthus shouts at the soldiers at the castle.

“I am Earl Malthus, the Gateway Commander at Polkin Gateway. I need to speak with Duke Bastein, so open the gate! ”

The soldier on the gate only opened the gate after a short time of reporting. With time delayed, the erl stared at the gate guard sharply, as if he didn't have enough time, but passed him by.

Later, we followed the guide of a knight to the former Braam Emperor's Palace, where the conference room was set up.

“Here. Come here. Earl Fabious has already arrived. ”

Shortly after arriving in the conference room, I was able to face the heavy static in the gut. The entire command post is assembled, but they are expressing their feelings with a lifelong silence.

Apparently, he heard the news through the Marquis.

* * *

< Spread the rebellion. > End