Principality of Dmitry (5)
Kingdom Union.
It refers to the four kingdoms located in the southwestern part of the Salamander Continent, which geographically bordered the Kronos Empire and the Valhalla Empire, and they formed the Kingdom Union to protect each other.
They, like Cairo, have always been sensitive to issues related to the Empire.
The only difference is that they're still well-coordinated internally, but people say they wouldn't have compromised if it wasn't for the imperial threat.
water and oil.
A coalition united to survive.
They instinctively recognized how important Roman Dmitry was.
A few days before the proclamation of the Duchy of Dmitry.
In the royal family of Umberto, meetings were held under the leadership of Count Verdi.
"His Majesty the King. The civil war in Cairo this time is an exceptional event that has never been similar in the history of the Salamander Continent. In the meantime, there have been cases of revenge in anger at the atrocities of the Empire. But the ending has never been as clean as this one. Roman Dmitry boldly opened the gates and went out and killed Count Fabio and Knights Gustavo, bringing our kingdom confederation in case the imperial wrath. It means a person who can use his head as well as his brute force."
Roman Dmitry.
His actions shocked the continent.
People held their breath, paying attention to everything Roman Dmitry was doing.
"The atrocities of the Kronos Empire are getting worse day by day. So far, the power of the Kingdom Confederation is somehow holding up, but there is no guarantee that they will be safe forever. Roman Dmitry. You must make him a member of the Umberto Kingdom. At the time, he is single. As long as Roman Dmitry can be secured by proceeding with the princess and his marriage, Umberto's future will be secure."
"Count Verdi. Does the princess have someone she admires now?"
"This is not the time to worry about such personal feelings. The situation on the continent is changing every moment. Considering the power the Principality of Dmitry has shown in this war, it is hard to imagine how much they will grow. Now is your chance. Roman Dmitry. Furthermore, the Duchy of Dmitry must be accepted."
break up.
that's the only flaw
It may have been a problem in the past, but now it doesn't seem like a blemish.
Roman Dmitry defeated Gustavo Knight Commander at the age of his mid-20s, and it is known that he is the heir to the Principality of Dmitry, and that even the Phoenix Horse Tower belonged to Dmitry in this war.
They were also the richest man with the largest iron mine on the continent, so they were perfect friends with even the financial resources.
I was drooling.
At the strong insistence of Count Verdi, King Umberto said.
I know. I will entrust you with the full power of this matter, so make sure you marry Roman Dmitry."
"I take orders."
By the way.
Other kingdoms were no different.
The Kingdom of Redford, the Kingdom of Odelia.
The same story was mentioned in other countries except for the Franks.
so that.
Now that they understood each other's intentions at Dmitry's party, they instinctively knew that a war had begun.
* * *
Again, the player was Count Verdi.
As if they didn't care, the representatives of the other kingdoms turned to the Duke Romero and spoke bluntly.
"This is true. I thought I was bragging, so I tried to restrain myself, but I have to say what I have to say. Duke Dmitry. Princess Umberto is called the most beautiful woman in Umberto, and she has both beauty and wisdom to the point that she graduated with excellent grades from a prestigious academy. In fact, many kingdoms wanted to marry Princess Umberto, but King Umberto refused, saying that he could not give up his daughter."
It's not a lie.
In fact, Princess Umberto received the attention of many men, and in fact, it was a person of such fame that it was said that it was possible to choose and marry.
"But His Majesty King Umberto also said that a man the size of Roman Dmitry would welcome him with open arms. Aren't they a really good pair? Umberto's best woman and Dmitry's best man are getting married. I am convinced that this is a decision for the future of both countries."
Immediately after praising the princess.
Roman Dmitry was promoted to class.
In his speech that melted the opponent's heart, Count Verdi was convinced that it would surely work.
But.
"Count Verdi. I've heard of Princess Umberto's fame, but doesn't she admire her? Rumor has it that they often meet with the man of the baron's family and talk about the future, is that part of the story?
It was Viscount Ringo.
When he mentioned the part he had kept secret, Count Verdi reacted as if he had had a seizure.
"What do you mean? It is a rumor that has absolutely nothing to do with the truth."
"Ah, it's an open truth, but what are you denying so much? Duke Dmitry. A person who has a mate is happy only when he is with that mate. Just tell me what kind of woman you want. As soon as I return to the kingdom, I will come up with a list of women from prestigious families. You don't have to worry about any issues related to the breakup. No one will ever question that part."
"Viscount Ringo!"
The atmosphere became harsh.
Count Verdi blushed and looked sharp in his eyes, this time the Marquess Marten said.
"Everyone, please do it in moderation. Dmitry's marriage is not a matter for us to discuss. It's for the future of the Dmitry Principality, so we need to choose carefully. by nonsense. Odelia is the only country compatible with the Duchy of Dmitry. Think about it. Umberto and Redford are not in a very good situation right now, so isn't it too greedy to want to marry the Principality of Dmitry?
"This person!"
crossed the line
Even Viscount Ringo, who had a relaxed expression on his face, exploded in a situation where he touched the evil spirit.
"What kind of bullshit is that all of a sudden in a place like this! Marquis Marten. I thought he was a good person, but I didn't know he would be this rude. Apologize right now!"
"An apple is an apple! Dmitry-sama said nothing, but it is rude of you who unilaterally force you to marry!"
There was a riot.
It was according to popular rumors.
They only came together to survive, but they didn't get along like water and oil.
The atmosphere is getting hotter.
said Duke Romero.
"Everyone, please stop."
stand tall.
In an instant, silence came.
Everyone had to look good to Duke Romero, so I didn't want to make the atmosphere harsh by going against him.
"Roman's marriage is not for me to decide. I am not interested in arranged marriage. If Roman brings a lifelong bond, it will be because he met the woman he truly loves, not for the national interest. So you don't have to do this to me. Rather, try to seduce Roman. If you are the woman who wins my son's heart, I will welcome you with open arms."
at that word.
The kingdom representatives looked into each other's eyes again.
Apparently, they had something to do on their own.
* * *
That's when I was very upset.
Baron Larsson, the representative of the Frankish Kingdom, had a more important problem to solve than his marriage with Roman Dmitry.
"Mr Felix."
" Baron Larsson?"
on the other side of the party.
Felix, who was talking with the people three or three, widened his eyes when he saw Baron Larsson.
The two were familiar with each other.
To be precise, he was the person who played a very big role in bringing Phoenix to Frank.
"Are you here as Frank's representative?"
Yes. It's no different, can we talk to each other for a bit?"
" Okay. Come here."
moved a step
As soon as we moved to the terrace where there were few people, Baron Larsson spoke up straight away.
"The sudden disappearance of the phoenix tower has greatly upset His Majesty the King of Franks. I will not ask you why you moved to the Duchy of Dmitry. Why don't you come back to Frank again? In the meantime, we are fully reflecting on the things that have made us sad, and we will spare no effort to provide full support for the Phoenix Horse Tower. This is what I can promise in my name."
Civil War in Cairo.
In the course of Roman Dmitry's rise to fame, there was a force that attracted people's attention along with him.
It was Phoenix.
They were evaluated as the lowest among the horse towers that exist on the continent, and they showed how to implement the burning known to have been lost.
Felix's destruction of Benedict's Castle was absolutely overwhelming, and the prevailing opinion was that they should be re-evaluated just because they found Biggie.
on such rumors.
Frank was furious.
They thought Phoenix was useless any more.
The horse tower is a monster that constantly sucks money, and the Phoenix horse tower, which lost its secret, was not worth investing that much money.
But what is this? Things have changed.
In the process of secretly cutting off support, the Phoenix, who suddenly emptied the horse tower and disappeared, appeared in a state that perfectly realized 'burning'.
The light went out on the foot.
Thinking that Phoenix was originally their own power, the Frankish Kingdom urgently sent someone.
A look of regret was evident on Baron Larsson's face.
Even as he spoke, he realized that he had no shame.
just as expected.
Felix's expression hardened.
"You know me well. That Frank broke his promise to Phoenix."
"This time it's different. I'm in charge... ."
no. Any suggestions are useless. Do you know what was the first thought that came to my mind after moving to Dmitry? I learned that being trusted is what it feels like. Dmitry didn't just ask for performance from us, he respected each other and over-fulfilled the promise he made in the beginning."
The war is over.
Phoenix got a lot of calls.
Everyone said they wanted to bring Phoenix to their home, but the answer was the same despite the huge offer.
"We have pledged our allegiance to Roman Dmitry. It's not a matter of conditions. We've found someone who appreciates us, and we're not going to go the other way until he's gone first. So go back to Frank and speak to His Majesty the King. My relationship with Frank is now over."
took a step back
on such a look.
Baron Larsson couldn't hold back.
Even after occupying an advantageous position, Frank made the mistake of stealing the treasure from Dmitry, who was only a noble family.
I had a headache.
It was Baron Larsson who was worried about how to return to the kingdom and report.
* * *
Dongsang Dream (同牀異夢).
In the limited space of a party hall, people moved for different purposes.
Roman Dmitry looked down on it from above.
'The two empires did not send men. The Kronos Empire had already revealed their purpose by forewarning the assassination, and the Valhalla Empire expressed its intention not to let the death of the Earl of Denver go unnoticed through this proclamation ceremony.'
Empire.
Their position is solid.
People call Kronos the evil of the continent, but the Valhalla Empire could not be seen as such a good group.
How did Valhalla live until she rose to the position of an empire?
Naturally, they trampled on the neighboring kingdoms to prove their power, and like Cronus, they did not allow their status to decline.
It was the same.
Just as Cronus foretold the assassination, Valhalla would think revenge of the Earl of Denver was absolutely necessary.
those who follow the empire.
revenge for them
In order for an empire to exist as an empire, there was no problem of passing over it.
'The situation on the continent is changing rapidly. The Kronos Empire has publicly revealed its ambitions to conquer the continent, and everyone knows that the Valhalla Empire also has many ambitions. Just as the representatives of the kingdom are gathered here, it will be a battle between the Empire and the Kingdom Federation in the future.'
Kingdom Union.
The weak joined forces.
Frank, Umberto, Redford, Odelia.
And Cairo and Hector.
Roman Dmitry did not intend to blindly trust the coalition of the weak.
Being united because of weak power means that the moment someone betrays and becomes attached to the strong, the balance of power is broken.
'Allies with neighboring kingdoms are temporary. In the end, you must be able to fight the Empire on your own.'
throat burned
As soon as I took a sip of the wine, Hans came up to me and said,
young master. Guests are waiting in the reception room."
"There will be no guests who have been promised in advance. Who is waiting for me?"
Guests visiting the reception room.
he's right
"I am the prince of the kingdom of Hector."
a few days ago.
Edwin Hector, who made the commander of the Knights Templar Jonathan, who guards the gates, bewildered, was an unexpected person looking for Roman.