CH 247

Shadow on Dmitry (1)

Not far from Dmitry.

In a place where no human could be found, the space suddenly twisted and dark magic began to arise.

evil.

The power of darkness expanded rapidly.

The magic that gradually colored the surroundings at some point took the shape of a gate, and from there a group of people appeared.

Creatures who walk forward with a sound.

They were fully armed and looked sharp through the gaps covered by helmets.

flutter.

The flag flew in the wind.

The fire-breathing monster that symbolized Kronos proved that they were soldiers of the Kronos Empire.

if.

If people witnessed this scene, they would have been shocked.

A warp that moves through space requires a clear medium called a 'gate', but the Kronos Empire succeeded in warping in a land where nothing existed.

This was the reason why the shadows of Kronos were able to appear in Valhalla.

It is impossible for a large number of troops to cross the border without being discovered, but the Kronos Empire used a secret method unknown to the world.

chuckle.

The warp of the soldiers continued.

The empty space was filled with soldiers, and at first glance, the number was in the thousands.

at their fore.

The man with a lot of tattoos on his bare hair looked at the soldiers and said in a muffled voice.

"What is Dmitry's behavior?"

"It is no different than usual. There are no special loopholes in the security system, but you wouldn't expect to attack Dmitry without crossing the border around the northeast. And Roman Dmitry is still on the border of Valhalla. Even if he survives the attacks of the shadows, there is no way he can return to Dmitry in three days at the earliest."

"Good."

Man, Mystic laughed.

soldiers of the empire.

It was absolutely against the continental law for them to conduct an attack across the border like this.

The Kronos Empire has no cause.

For no particular reason, such as intervening in Cairo's civil war, they abruptly moved Imperial soldiers to Dmitry.

It was a different matter from the shadows that had penetrated Valhalla.

The shadows all know that they belong to Kronos, but Kronos officially denies their existence.

In other words, the atrocities of the shadows meant that it was difficult to hold Cronus accountable.

However.

The soldiers were different.

The moment they attacked Dmitry, it was equivalent to officially declaring war.

Kronos' atrocities reached the climax.

Even if he acted as an innocent man, there was no force in the Salamander Continent to hold the Chronos Empire directly accountable.

Then, if the fires of war really spread. That was something other countries did not want.

Even knowing Kronos' intentions, everyone struggled to turn away from the truth.

The soldiers lined up.

Mystic said at the sight of their eyes filled with them.

"I will attack Dmitry from now on."

Far from Valhalla.

At the moment when Roman Dmitry was engaged in a deadly battle, Dmitry also faced a crisis no less than that.

* * *

It was a dark night.

The soldiers of the Kronos Empire appeared without warning.

As soon as Dmitry's guards checked the situation from afar, Mystic walked forward and generated magical power.

evil.

"Lightning Rain."

Mystic's eyes lit up.

As if the soul was draining away, the magic that reached the sky colored the surroundings brightly.

flash.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa!

It was the beginning of disaster.

Hundreds of lightning bolts from the sky struck Dmitry's walls simultaneously, as if demonstrating the power of a wizard in a siege.

It was tremendous power. At once, the magic of the 7th circle, it was clear that the wall would crumble and cease to function properly.

By the way.

At the moment when a bundle of lightnings fell from the wall, bright beams of light rose from all directions, forming a "shield shape."

[Great shield]

[Great Shield]

[Great Shield]

all over the walls.

A huge shield appeared.

It was an expensive magic defense that was not normally found, and the shield remained firmly in place despite the continuous lightning strikes and absorbed the power of magic.

However, the Great Shield didn't completely block the Lightning Rain.

Remnants of lightning penetrated between the shields and attacked the wall, but only a huge explosion was heard and the wall did not crack even with a strong impact.

At the same time.

Above the castle walls, bright lights illuminated the surroundings.

Papa Papa Pat.

"The enemy."

"An enemy has appeared!"

It was a huge number of magical artifacts.

It was an artifact engraved with a light that illuminates all directions, and thanks to that, the surroundings became as bright as daytime even in the middle of the night.

And the alarm bell rang loudly.

Common territories may be slow to respond to surprise attacks, but the soldiers quickly settled on the wall before the troops of the Kronos Empire could arrive.

It was a horrifying sight.

In a series of situations, Mystic truly admired it.

Dmitry's security system is unusual. Was it like this?"

magic defense.

For a single expression, it was an expensive technique that required hundreds of gold to be used.

However, it was not enough to have it installed densely, and Dmitry's walls showed tremendous defensive power no matter what material they were made of.

The wall was the work of the Dwarves.

Roman Dmitry made a technical pact with the dwarves, and they helped considerably with technical issues such as the walls.

Dmitry.

It was located at the edge of the northeast area.

Ordinary people would say that Mercury is not a concern because Dmitry is in a safe location, but Roman Dmitry felt that the safety of his stronghold should be the top priority.

For that reason, an astronomical amount was invested. Be prepared for situations that may never happen in your lifetime.

Roman Dmitry wanted to make Dmitry an impregnable castle that no one dared to overcome.

The response was quick.

Although the situation was different from the development Kronos intended, Mystic's face did not lose its composure yet.

"Stay all the way to the end. After all, your end is decided."

Even if Dmitry's power is more than I thought.

The single fact that there was no Roman Dmitry in Dmitry was reason enough to carry out this attack.

"Attack!"

"Annihilate the enemies!"

The soldiers of the Empire rushing at once.

It was a threatening sight just to look at.

* * *

above the wall.

Captain Jonathan raised his voice.

"Loading the 2nd Company, firing the 1st Company! 3rd Company Loaded, 2nd Company Fired!"

Papa Papapak-

up the sky.

Numerous arrows were fired.

The arrows that flew in abundance fell on the soldiers of the Kronos Empire, and they tried to block the arrows while raising their shields.

Some fell forward as the arrows pierced through the cracks.

As they trampled on the corpses of their fallen comrades, the soldiers of the Kronos Empire rushed towards the walls of Dmitry with ferocious momentum.

That was then.

Fire mana arose throughout the walls.

"Fireball."

"Fire Lance."

"Fire Burst."

Quang!

rumbling rumble.

They were the wizards of Phoenix.

Their magic attacked the soldiers of the Kronos Empire, and the shield alone could not stop the magic flame.

Then Mystic performed magic.

When he expressed fog-type magic, the magical firepower used by the magicians of Phoenix sharply decreased.

The flower of the siege is the wizard. It was possible for only one wizard to control the battlefield.

but.

In Dmitry, there was an existence comparable to that of Mystic.

"Burning."

magic was simmering.

When Felix opened his eyes, the magic of flames exploded.

"Fire Rain."

Hwareuk.

rumbling rumble.

The sky turned red.

The fireballs appeared all at once and started to fall indiscriminately as if it were raining.

There were explosions everywhere.

The soldiers of the Kronos Empire were helpless, and Mystic tried to use defensive magic, but the attack could not be completely stopped.

Phoenix.

Arguably, they were the most specialized in siege warfare throughout the continent.

The mere fact of possessing them gave Dmitry the strength of Mercury, which was different from that of a normal nation.

The power mobilized by Kronos.

In fact, even though Cairo's capital was strong enough to destroy it at once, Dmitry showed a solid appearance from the start.

The advantage of a surprise attack was meaningless.

The quick and systematic response aroused admiration, and was so great that doubts arose as to whether this country was truly a small country.

burning battlefield.

Mystic got goosebumps.

If even Roman Dmitry had been here, victory could not have been guaranteed even if more troops were brought in.

'It is certainly. Although Dmitry is nothing more than a principality, he is a dangerous being who has the power to counter the Empire faster than any other country. If you're sure to crush Dmitry this time. It will be a good example for the kingdoms of the Salamander Continent.'

acknowledged the opponent.

However.

Still, it was within the expected range of Kronos.

* * *

when I was upset

Inside Dmitry, a group of groups moved.

"Destroy key facilities, and if you find persons of interest, shoot them on the spot."

Okay.

black beings.

They were just shadows.

Kronos' soldiers passed through the gate at once, while the shadows entered Dmitry one after another for this plan.

The fact that Dmitry was wary of outside figures was not important.

After all, this operation was not only the assassins moving, but a two-way operation that simultaneously attacked the inside and outside.

Dmitry is unconscious with Mercury.

The shadows moved.

As they entered the city center, they sensed a strange atmosphere.

" Something is strange. The city is as quiet as dead."

There was a war outside.

Ordinary people ran out to carry supplies, or the city became noisy due to the chaos of the battlefield was a common reaction.

However, the darkly colored city was cold as if it had been poured with cold water.

There was not a single person walking around the street, and it was so quiet that you could hear the breathing of the shadows.

was cheap

The shadows held their breath.

The original plan was to hide in chaos, but in the current situation, it was impossible to move quickly.

First.

The shadows were scattered.

The inner shadows did not have only one goal.

They were the beings that induce rebellion, and their main purpose was to distract the nerves of those who obeyed by revealing their intentions.

At the same time, it had another purpose, but it was to be dealt with in secrecy.

The fast-moving shadows moved freely towards their respective targets.

That was then.

Over my head, something suddenly fell.

sure.

Kwajik!

neck turned

The moment one shadow fell with its eyes open, the other shadow hurriedly fell back and tried to raise its voice.

But the voice did not come out of his mouth. Before he could say anything, a sword pierced his heart.

"Gagging-!"

The body was not dispersed by smoke.

In an attack that cuts the link of mana at once, the shadow looked ahead with an unbelievable look.

An ordinary-looking man.

It was Henderson.

Henderson raised his sword and said, looking at McBurney, who had been paired with him.

"Damn Kronos bastards. As the master said, you are really thinking of targeting Dmitry yourself."

this battle.

Kronos intended a surprise attack.

But the truth was different.

Roman Dmitry had many possibilities, but he was willing to accept the move to Valhalla, even if Dmitry was in danger.

You can't keep Dmitry on your own forever.

Knowing and accepting the situation.

This.

It was the war between Dmitry and Kronos.