CH 172

purge (3)

Roman's suggestion.

It wasn't common.

Despite claiming to be the sword of Cairo, Roman Dmitry was referring to the deal, not loyalty to the royal family.

so that.

Daniel Cairo was unable to respond positively.

He always hoped that the aristocracy would collapse in the chaotic power system, but fear of what price he would ask for prevailed.

It was the expected reaction.

Breaking through the silence, Roman said.

"When the kingdom of Hector crossed the border, I was on the southern front. Cairo's collapse was instantaneous. The idle defense system could not stop the intentions of the kingdom of Hector, and without much resistance, the warp gate fell into the hands of the enemy. Then, do you know what I was thinking? Hiding in the mountains with his troops, he resented the Cairo royal family for not reacting quickly. Obviously, the Kingdom of Cairo had time. The defense system may be weak, but if we had faced the danger and reacted quickly, the entire Southern Front would not have been taken away."

It was a rebuke.

Whether people showed signs of resentment or not, he pointed out the fault of the Cairo royal family.

"Cairo became aware of the problems with the power system through this incident. But has anything changed over the past year? There is not. Whenever the Kronos Empire made a threatening move on the Western Front, the Cairo royal family met and watched the situation until central government approval was granted. It's really stupid. We knew what was wrong, but in the end we chose to stand by."

four factions.

This is a fundamental problem in Cairo.

The relationship like a magic bomb cannot be touched prematurely, so even after experiencing the work of the Southern Front, the problem could not be resolved.

"The current situation in the Salamander Continent is dire. In a situation where you never know when a war will break out, Cairo has no way to survive if the Kronos Empire crosses the border. Knowing that, how long are you going to stand by? Somebody has to seize power. We must unite Cairo and have a systematic structure to respond to future events. And I think that it is, of course, the responsibility of His Majesty the King. I think the King should take the lead, not the Marquis Benedict, who speaks of the central government and pretends to be king."

gave strength to his voice.

People's eyes fluttered.

Roman's speech.

The words of honoring the king made their hearts race.

"I attacked the Marquis Benedict who forced me to choose. As Your Majesty, my intentions are questionable, but I want you to know that Dmitry has made a risky choice. The Dmitry family risked their lives for this. If His Majesty the King turns away from Dmitry's choice, I and Dmitry are bound to bear all the risks. So choose. Are you going to wait until the end? Or would you like to take advantage of this situation that Dmitry has laid out for you?"

passed the option.

now.

It belonged to the king.

Daniel Cairo, who had been in silence for a while, asked with a determined expression.

"Before making a decision, I have a question to ask. In return for this, what does the Dmitry family want?"

The promise Roman mentioned.

Now, that was important.

* * *

new life.

What is your goal in life?

Roman Dmitry wants to reach the pinnacle, but that doesn't mean he intends to devour Cairo and build an empire.

For the purpose Roman wants, Dmitry is enough.

In order to completely control a huge mass of land, there was no intention of trampling on the culture of the entire continent and carrying out indiscriminate slaughter.

past life.

Baek Jung-hyeok's conquest of Moorim was different from the previous method.

If the beings who once commanded Moorim wanted to completely take control of Moorim, what Baek Jung-hyuk was pursuing was spiritual surrender.

factions and sects, and other forces.

They continued their lives as before, but when asked who the sky of Moorim was, they sincerely said Baek Jung-hyeok, the heavenly horse.

That's it.

Destroy all the forces that are trying to stop the conquest of Moorim.

Baek Joong-hyeok returned to the 100,000-daesan mountain again.

Rather than trying to control a huge mass of land, the people of Moorim created a structure in which they had no choice but to support the Cheonma Protestantism.

From then on, Baek Jung-hyuk became a sanctuary.

As before, the forces of Moorim fought with each other, but they did not dare to look up at Baek Jung-hyeok of the Cheonma Protestant Church.

In this way, Moorim established the Taiping Holy Period.

If you look at history.

Moorim faces a crisis because of beings who always think dangerously.

However, when Baek Joong-hyeok was alive and well, there was a certain absolute, and he could not even dare to try dangerous thoughts because he held the center.

That was Baek Joong-hyuk's moorim.

It was not an empire in the sense of unilaterally exploiting others and receiving tribute, it was a domination of a structure that completely took control of the mind.

The life of Roman Dmitry.

The present life was no different.

Roman wants to rise to the top, but it was different from the Continental Conquest of the Kronos Empire.

'I will take root in Dmitry. I do not wish for unconditional destruction in the process. The forces that stand in my way will surely trample on them, but if necessary, Cairo, or anything else, will acknowledge their existence and allow them to continue. And when finally everyone recognized Dmitry as the best on the continent. I will return to Dmitry and find my own peace.'

firm goal.

cleared my mind

And now.

In response to Daniel Cairo's question, Roman Dmitry frankly revealed his purpose.

"I hope for independence in the northeast area, including Dmitry. If the area northeast of Cairo is recognized as an independent force and given the title of Principality, then Dmitry will always do his best for Cairo from a position with the same roots as Cairo. It doesn't mean you're going to break out of Cairo and go your own way. Go with Cairo, but we want to build our own world."

That's at first glance.

It was a statement of rebellion.

Looking at Daniel Cairo's shocked expression, Roman nailed it with an unshakable voice.

"His Majesty the King. If you can't have it all, take Cairo as your best option."

* * *

The atmosphere was chilly.

Roman's speech.

I don't know if it was the king's voluntary choice, but on the contrary, the royal faction could not accept it well.

"His Majesty the King. Not this."

Yes. Where in the world is the title of duchy given at the request of a subject? Dmitry now intends to take care of their successors under the pretext of the aristocratic faction. Never allow it."

The royal family protested.

Roman looked at them and smiled.

"Yes, that's right. This is not the case. But are there any other options? When the people in this place kept their mouths shut despite the atrocities of the nobles, I drew my sword against them. I have seen blood, and from now on, I must fully bear the fight against the nobles. I just want the price to pay for the sacrifice. The Principality is what derives from Cairo, and Cairo and Dmitry will forever be a community of destiny. What I want is the strength to face what is to come. If we show an easygoing attitude as we did on the Southern Front, then as an independent force, I can give you certain advice."

I drew a line.

not a revolt.

Even if the intentions were obvious, Roman Dmitry did not intend to make them fully understood.

this was a deal

As the northeast area was falling apart, I realized that I could not hope for a positive favor.

finally.

The choice rested with the king.

With the gaze focused on himself, Daniel Cairo was immersed in thought.

'What do you mean by this?'

Roman Dmitry.

Although he was surrounded by soldiers without a single weapon, he showed no sign of fear, but rather a proud attitude.

not arrogance

Even if they give orders to attack Roman.

The Royal Knight will not be able to subdue Roman Dmitry.

From the moment he defeated Count Nicholas, Roman knew that Cairo was no longer a monster he could control.

'Roman Dmitry's proposal is not necessarily wrong. I was helpless and watched Cairo's power system torn apart. If it wasn't for Dmitry's help, I wouldn't have even thought of fighting the aristocracy in the first place. However, if the Cairo royal family only asserts the royal rights without any sacrifice, Dmitry has no choice but to think differently. Immediately after Dmitry defeated the nobles. They have no problem in revolting. It has enough power, and it will be enough if you create a cause. Knowing that, Roman Dmitry gave me the opportunity to accompany him.'

faced reality.

Daniel Cairo.

Although he was called the weak king, he was not an idiot who knew nothing of reality.

The royal family has no power.

If Dmitry's power was used to correct the kingdom's chaos, this could not be called a low-level business.

'Roman Dmitry started doing things that the Cairo royal family could not even dare to do. That fact alone made Dmitry completely out of the control of the Cairo royal family. Then Cairo must choose. Will you be content with the current system, or will you give up what you can't have and lead Cairo in a new direction?'

already.

The choice was made.

The more I thought about it, the more I thought this was a problem that had no reason to ponder for a long time.

'I always wanted to build my kingdom. Even if Roman Dmitry had nefarious intentions, it couldn't be worse than being swayed and killed by scoundrels who claim to be me as a scarecrow. Roman Dmitry, at least, said his honest thoughts. In that case, it would be right to lead the relationship with Dmitry in a positive way as a sure choice.'

this decision.

I knew it was a risky choice.

He believed in Dmitry Hana and started working, but on a day when even a headwind hits, his life cannot be guaranteed.

However.

I was convinced by seeing Roman Dmitry.

He believed that this man would definitely finish the work he had not done.

"I promise on the honor of the Cairo royal family. If all of this is over. The area to the northeast, including Dmitry, will be called the Duchy, and Baron Dmitry will be given the title of Duke. So say everything you need to win the war. And surely, the treason who is disturbing the country must also punish the Marquis Benedict."

The order was dropped.

Cairo was confused.

It was the moment when the king, who was called the scarecrow, finally made a decision.

* * *

The country was noisy.

In the clash between the nobles and Dmitry, the Earl of Denver, following Valhalla, watched the situation at home.

"Roman Dmitry. He's a really scary guy.

It was a series of surprises.

He couldn't hide his surprise just by defeating Count Nicholas, but he smashed into the aristocratic faction of the Marquis Benedict.

A person about the size of the Earl of Denver usually thinks of the number of cases.

Although Roman Dmitry could defeat Count Nicholas, he never thought of a clash with the nobles.

'Roman Dmitry made a decision. Rather than choosing a single force to entrust his body to, it would mean that he would create an independent force as if he had formed the Dmitry Alliance. Since they attacked the Marquis Benedict in the capital Kairos, Dmitry and the nobles cannot stop fighting until either one is killed.'

squeaky.

leaned on the chair.

laughter came out.

Things are taking extreme turns, but that doesn't mean it's bad for the Earl of Denver.

'Reportedly, Roman Dmitry headed to the palace. It is not certain whether it was planned in advance with the king, but it can be interpreted as an intention to borrow the power of the king in a confrontation with the aristocracy. It was a confrontation between the royal faction, Dmitry, and the aristocratic faction. It will be a fight worth seeing. After the two factions fight to the death, then I just need to clear up the chaos and create an advantage for Valhalla.'

The risk factor is one.

The Chronospa led by Gregory.

They must have the same thoughts as you, so if you don't prepare thoroughly, you may get eaten in reverse.

My heart was excited.

Cairo.

It is a country full of mangjo (亡兆).

If he would give his life for a country like this, he hoped he would give it to the empire and win a spot.

That was then.

Bump.

"Lord! It's a big deal!"

"What's going on?"

He was a family knight.

When the Earl of Denver frowned, the knight said with a look of urgency.

"Roman Dmitry led his troops into the mansion. The atmosphere is not serious. Get away quickly... Whoops!"

perk.

The knight's body was thrown aside.

behind the door.

A man appeared.

Romin Dmitry walked out slowly and looked down at the Earl of Denver.

"The Earl of Denver. From now on, follow the king's orders."

The Earl of Denver opens his eyes.

starting homework.

Roman Dmitry's first choice was to remove the seeds of rebellion.