CH 226

Valhalla Empire (1)

around that time.

Throughout the continent, rumors about Roman Dmitry spread.

"Did you hear that rumor?"

"What rumors?"

"The Valhalla Empire is holding a festival to honor the souls of the warriors again this year, and they said that they chose Roman Dmitry as Barbosa, the Twelve Swords of the Continent. It means that the Valhalla Empire recognized the existence of Roman Dmitry. If even Barbossa were to be defeated, the first on the continent to be a top ranker excluding the Empire."

At first, it was news.

Rumors that Roman Dmitry was dealing with Barbossa quickly spread among people, but at some point the content of the rumors changed little by little.

Even though the Valhalla Empire sent an invitation, Roman Dmitry did not respond.

A slight delay ignited doubts about Roman Dmitry.

"I was scared."

"Don't even do that. He's a completely different person from the swordsman Roman Dmitry has ever dealt with. Although they defeated the Continental Rankers Butler, Count Nicholas, and Gustavo Knight Commander, they are clearly lower ranks. In fact, even if they attack at the same time, Barbosa cannot be defeated. Roman Dmitry's talent is evident, but it's impossible to deal with Barbosa already.

"It is, too. People talk about Roman Dmitry as the continent's greatest talent, but the continent is infested with even more monsters. Roman Dmitry is also just a frog in a well."

People expressed disappointment.

Roman Dmitry.

The reason he was recognized by the people at once was because he had never avoided a fight.

In the fight that started with Homer, Roman Dmitry was always in the position of the Underdog, but contrary to what people expected, he proved himself by defeating the opponent.

By the way.

This time, he curled his tail.

I understand that my opponent is my opponent, but I can't help but feel disappointment at seeing a different image from what I've been doing.

Rumors were rife.

Words that mock Roman Dmitry.

Although there was still time until the festival, people had already decided that Roman Dmitry had escaped.

such rumors.

Shortly thereafter, it was also delivered to Roman Dmitry.

'Valhalla is moving blatantly.'

The intent of the rumors was clear.

It did not come naturally, but Valhalla was leading to a situation in which both were favorable to them from the possibility of an alternative.

If Roman Dmitry agrees to the showdown.

They will inform the people of Roman Dmitry's fall by the sword of Barbosa, and raise the status of the empire along with revenge.

Conversely, if you refuse to fight.

They will use rumors to undermine their reputation.

People would ridicule Roman Dmitry's choice to avoid a confrontation, as rumored, and it was only a matter of time before he became a coward just for not having a confrontation.

Valhalla's method was indeed clever.

In the first place, Roman Dmitry and Barbosa's confrontation was very unreasonable, but he deliberately raised the board and led the situation as if Roman Dmitry should not refuse.

series of situations.

Roman Dmitry did not like Valhalla's intentions.

Leading the situation?

Spreading rumors?

no.

From the beginning, he intended to accept Valhalla's invitation.

However, their conviction that Barbosa would win in the first place was only annoying.

* * *

That evening.

Kevin found Roman Dmitry.

"Master, can you understand why I was excluded from Valhalla?"

This time to Valhalla.

Chris and other soldiers were included in the list.

The rest were to remain with Dmitry, but the problem was that Kevin was included in the latter.

As usual, Kevin did not argue with Roman Dmitry's judgment.

I wouldn't hesitate to ask him to jump into the pit of fire while hugging rice straw, but this time the problem was different.

It seemed to be excluded from the object of trust.

The journey to Valhalla would certainly be risky, and Roman Dmitry, knowing that, indicated that he did not need his sword.

Special training for Valhalla.

Kevin gritted his teeth and endured it.

He endured with only one thought to help Roman Dmitry, but he could not readily accept the choice to be excluded from the list.

If you say you don't believe in yourself, I'll accept it.

It was true that Chris was stronger, and even if he felt angry and sad, he had no intention of falling in love with his master.

but.

I wanted to know why.

To Kevin's question, Roman Dmitry said.

"This trip to Valhalla will be a very dangerous journey. Kronos and Valhalla. For those who want revenge on me, this schedule of publicly leaving Dmitry is a golden opportunity to save my life. They will definitely move. I know they are trying to hurt me in any way, but I have no choice but to accept the plate that Valhalla has made for me."

There is no compulsory reason.

Reputation didn't matter, but Roman Dmitry decided to go to Valhalla from the beginning because it was necessary.

"In the war to come, we must win a battle that we think is impossible. They've done well so far, but dealing with predators from continents like the Kronos Empire is a completely different matter. If the. How would the soldiers react if they met the Twelve Swords of Continent on the battlefield? Its name alone will shrink it, and fear will spread throughout the war, affecting the war. Therefore, only one precedent is necessary. A precedent that the Continental Twelve Swords is not absolute. The belief that there is someone who can defeat the Twelve Swords of Continent in the Kingdom Union, including Dmitry. I decided it was necessary."

Barbosa.

He was the prey of precedent.

It will not end with simply defeating the Twelve Swords of the Continent and leaping to the top ranks, but will serve as a cause to boost the morale of the soldiers in the future war.

War cannot be won on its own.

Even if Roman Dmitry was one hundred per day, the soldiers' propaganda had to be accompanied by a complete victory.

And.

Now that he leaves for Valhalla, Roman Dmitry has obvious reasons for leaving Kevin.

"The dangers of this schedule are not limited to me. The fact that I left Dmitry and was exposed to the dangers of my enemies can also be interpreted as meaning that Dmitry without me is in danger. That is why it is necessary for Dmitry to have someone I can trust. Kevin. I decided you were the right person for it. Just in case the enemy has some kind of plan. On the battlefield without me, the person who will produce the best results is you, Kevin."

saying I believe in you.

That was enough.

The belief that he is the one who will create the best results, not Chris.

Dissatisfaction melted away.

Kevin, who had a slightly sad expression on his face, clenched his fists with a determined expression as if he had ever done it.

"Thank you for your trust. I will do my best to protect Dmitry."

bright face.

Kevin was a very simple human being.

* * *

a few days after that.

Roman Dmitry, with his troops, headed for Valhalla.

The first place we arrived was a city called Paulo, which was adjacent to the border, because even the warp gate could not go directly to the capital.

There was no problem getting in and out as there was an invitation.

But from the moment they entered Paulo, Roman Dmitry and his companions felt that Valhalla was different from other countries.

"I'm going to conduct a body search for a moment."

Paulo's guards.

They skimmed through the invitations, and looked all over their bodies to the point that they thought it was a bit excessive.

People who entered from the front usually entered and exited in about 3 minutes, whereas their actions to check their luggage took more than 30 minutes.

Of course, no problem was found during the search process.

Since the minimum armament was within the allowable range, the guards opened the way with a somewhat dissatisfied expression.

and.

"Do not make a fuss inside. Paulo is not a city that welcomes outsiders."

They spit out their words in a quarrel until the end.

Paulo.

It was as the guards said.

Inside, there were a lot of people with the characteristic coppery skin of Valhalla, but when they found Roman Dmitry's party, they all looked displeased.

Even those who were soliciting did not speak to Roman Dmitry, and the people walking from the opposite side found their partner and suddenly turned back.

if.

If it were an unarmed force, their reaction would be different than it is now.

Rather than keeping a distance, it was the appearance of Valhalla known to the public that they clashed shoulders and quarreled.

"It's just as rumored."

it was chris

Before leaving for Valhalla.

Learn more about the country you will experience in the future.

The Valhalla Empire was a fairly closed country.

Unlike the Kronos Empire, which grew rapidly by embracing various races, Valhalla formed the backbone of the country in the closed environment of the southern jungle.

As if they once maintained the bloodline of Valhalla through inbreeding. They extremely rejected people of any race other than Valhalla.

becoming an empire.

Some were alleviated, but that did not change their essence.

'It is the people of Valhalla who are said to be the most difficult opponents on the continent. If you are not born in Valhalla, it is a world where hostility is justified, so outsiders are not welcome to enter this place.'

There was a saying in the public.

If it were not for the closed culture of Valhalla.

It may have transcended the Kronos Empire.

While maintaining some of the closed culture, Valhalla achieved a power comparable to Kronos.

the problem is.

Even knowing that fact, the Valhalla Empire did not send anyone to guide the guests.

* * *

An inn in Paulo.

Roman Dmitry and his party unpacked in a place that was worn out with a shabby exterior.

Other lodgings did not accept outsiders.

So, after walking in vain, I was able to finally find a place to rest after saying that I would pay extra for it.

The inn's restaurant.

Roman Dmitry came down and drank tea, which was not as fragrant as the exterior of the restaurant.

'Apart from inviting me, it means that the Valhalla Empire will not acknowledge my existence.'

Valhalla has a unique culture.

A culture that does not recognize others unless it has been directly experienced.

Valhalla deliberately did not send anyone.

He hoped that Roman Dmitry would find out and prove his existence and come to the capital where the festival would take place.

It was fun.

People's cold gaze and negligent reaction was an ordeal for all outsiders entering and leaving the Valhalla Empire.

That was then.

"Ah, let the alcohol taste go down."

bang.

A little far from the table.

A drunken drunk there looked at Roman Dmitry with a slightly warm face.

His companions also looked dissatisfied.

From the moment they first entered the inn, they kept watching Roman Dmitry.

"I don't know where these guys come from, but if you're an outsider, go up quietly and go to sleep. Don't be cheeky and try to be with the people of Valhalla where they eat and drink. I get mad when I see guys like you. As if there was no hardship, the skin is pure white and glows."

The drunken giggled.

He frowned in front of Roman Dmitry.

There were Chris and other soldiers behind them, but they didn't seem to care about their vicious momentum.

"Hey, can't you hear me?"

poked his face

The drunken drunken anger arose as he drank the tea casually.

"This bastard keeps ignoring people. tell me to turn it off If you keep sitting with your ass crossed, I'll grab your hair and pull you up. What do you think? Are you okay?"

Valhalla.

It was the situation they wanted.

Racism commonly experienced by people from other countries.

With Valhalla's intention to examine her reaction, Roman Dmitry put down the teacup and said:

Kris.

Yes.

"From now on, as planned, let people know that we have arrived in Valhalla."

"What kind of bullshit is that?!"

A drunkard intervened.

That moment.

sure.

Chris grabbed the drunkard's back.

And then.

Whoa!

As if to tell people, he threw his face on the table as it was.