CH 248

Shadow on Dmitry (2)

This time to Valhalla.

Like Kevin, figures like Henderson have expressed their desire to follow Roman Dmitry.

By the way.

Watching their reaction, Roman Dmitry formulated a hypothesis.

"It is a public fact known to all that I have been invited by Valhalla. Valhalla deliberately spread rumors about this in case I would refuse. If you are the Kronos Empire. Now that my path is clearly revealed, I think I will just wait for an opportunity like this one."

"It will definitely move. Those who publicly declared assassinations, I don't see any reason to stand still.

On the way back to Dmitry.

I knew it wasn't safe.

That's why his subordinates said they had to follow him even more, but Roman Dmitry had a slightly different idea.

"The fact that I left for Valhalla means that I am not in Dmitry. The Kronos Empire is a country that wants them to be victorious even in trivial conflicts. If so, there is a high probability that he will attack Dmitry directly as an example for other kingdoms while attempting to assassinate me. The general idea would be that Kronos would judge that it was impossible to cross the border, but they have already taken steps to render the border meaningless by mobilizing shadows. I will ask you While I was off to Valhalla. If Dmitry is attacked by Kronos, do you think he will be able to survive in a state where his entire force, including you, is displaced?"

" Impossible."

"Yes, it is impossible. From now on, we must judge and act not as a territory but as a nation."

A hypothesis begets a new hypothesis.

If Kronos was going to attempt an assassination, it was impossible to rule out that Dmitry was among their options.

Cheonma Baek Jung-hyuk.

A being that has reached its peak.

People looking up from the bottom have no choice but to make judgments based on their limited gaze, but Baek Joong-hyeok ruled the wide world of Moorim.

In a world where millions of people have different opinions. Under Baek Jung-hyeok's reign, the Jungwon Moorim, including the Cheonma Shinkyo, found stability.

That is not to say that there were no disputes.

The fight for each other's interests continued, but at least there was a heaven that could control the absurdity of the world.

so that.

I knew Kronos' intentions.

If you were in the position of the Kronos Empire.

In a situation where they wished to conquer the continent, they would not have watched the thorns continue to grow like the Principality of Dmitry.

By the time the buds have grown and become giant trees, it is already too late.

It was necessary to suppress growth by trampling in advance, and Roman Dmitry's absence was the perfect opportunity to attack Dmitry.

Based on a single premise: the invitation of Valhalla.

Roman Dmitry stretched out his thoughts.

By calculating the opponent's options one by one, he devised a way to counter the variable in advance.

Somebody.

You could even say it's pointless.

Hypotheses are just hypotheses, and you may think that things that have not been done have exhausted your mind for nothing.

still.

I had to.

In a position to take responsibility for the lives of those who follow him.

Roman Dmitry knew the duty of those in power.

"You remain in Dmitry. And when Kronos attacks, pay them the price."

firm command.

I didn't ask any more.

If the sky of Dmitry orders it.

From then on, it was the law and the truth.

* * *

10 minutes ago.

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Flora opened the map.

It was a map that documented Dmitry's interior, and Flora said as she glanced at the people who had gathered.

"A week ago. Mysterious beings frequently entered Dmitry. The checkpoint (檢問) proved that there was no particular problem, but as a result of finding out through the information guild, there were many beings of unknown origin. That is to say. It is said that someone is infiltrating Dmitry, and now that Kronos has launched an open attack, there is a possibility that those beings are 'assassins'."

There has already been one case.

The assassins who infiltrated Dmitry attempted to assassinate, but were completely shattered by Roman Dmitry.

It was different then and now.

In the absence of Roman Dmitry, he had to solve the problem himself.

"There are three points the enemy will attack. The first is a warehouse of goods. If we set fire to the warehouses where we store food and other war supplies, we can't help but feel agitated as we progress through Mercury. The second is the gate. The siege is ultimately a battle of opening the gates quickly, and enemies attacking from the inside are sure to cause fatal problems. Finally, resistance. Regardless of victory or defeat in this siege, they can get a solid record just by killing important people in the inner city."

The cleanup was quick.

as a librarian.

Flora was constantly reminded of a situation like today.

With only pieces of information and knowledge in my head, I was able to grasp the current situation.

"Mercury is the domain of Knights Commander Jonathan and Lord Felix Matap. What we need to do from now on is to block the variables that happen inside the castle. We must kill all those who fearlessly set foot on Dmitry."

He showed cold eyes.

At one time, I couldn't kill an ant.

To this day, she has shown no mercy to those whom she has identified as enemies.

Detailed strategy was dictated.

People nodding their heads.

Flora grabbed the map and got up.

"Then let's go to our respective places."

* * *

first point.

On the way to the warehouse, there were many houses where ordinary people lived.

Shadows permeated the darkness, using the alleyway to move cautiously towards the warehouse.

That was then.

As I opened the door of a house to hide myself, I suddenly heard a loud explosion.

tuung.

bang bang!

up the sky.

Bright firecrackers lit up.

For a moment, the shadows felt that something was wrong.

this.

location was discovered.

The shadow fled quickly and tried to disappear into darkness, but a series of hordes appeared and attacked them.

"Where!"

puck-

It was Henderson.

Henderson and McBurney appeared with their troops, and as soon as the firecrackers confirmed their location, they quickly subdue the shadows.

The counterattack of the shadows was meaningless.

The number of fighters taking place in Dmitry had to be pushed back, and Dmitry's soldiers perfectly mastered how to subdue the shadows.

By the way.

What was a firecracker?

It was a measure that stemmed from a previous order.

Roman Dmitry spoke of the role that ordinary people should play when internal battles such as assassinations occurred.

"The battles in Dmitry have nothing to do with ordinary people. I am not ordering them to fight. What if there was a battle in the city center? Ordinary people lock the door, and set up a trap that explodes with firecrackers when the door is opened. It's kind of a signal. Because there is no reason to open the door unless it is an enemy. Dmitry's soldiers will be able to see the signal and pinpoint the enemy's location at once.

tens of thousands of mountains.

The faction Moulins wanted to capture it.

However, the reason it failed every time was because of the ordinary people living below it, leaving behind the roughness of Mt. Hundreds.

They followed magic.

He was uncooperative with the faction Murim people, and he did not choose any means and methods for the victory of the Magician.

Roman Dmitry's instructions were in a similar vein. If Dmitry and the people were a community of destiny.

At least I wanted them to play a minimal role. It's not a huge role, but it made a difference.

Dmitry's land.

It was a home ground advantage.

People looking around from the house set off firecrackers, and the location of the shadows could only be discovered quickly.

Besides.

"Block the path of the shadows along the shortcut."

McBurney.

His presence shone.

He was the instructor who once controlled the Southern Training Center, and he knew how to move troops in the current situation.

The true ability of a one-armed swordsman was not in his swordsmanship.

He quickly controlled the troops and drove the shadows in, and Henderson and other people from the northeast area grasped Dmitry's geography and attacked the shortcut.

ability to complement each other.

I deliberately assigned the two.

The shadows who were aiming for the warehouse were cornered, and at a dead end, the shadows chose a mortal struggle.

But.

It was a meaningless rant.

By the soldiers of Dmitry, the shadows that were aiming for the first point were cleared up in an instant.

* * *

second point.

There was no special strategy required.

Blocking enemies from attacking the gates.

For one purpose, Rodwell Dmitry was leading his forces and guarding the path of the enemy.

"This is Rodwell Dmitry."

"It is on the list. Kill him and open the gates."

shadows.

they showed their will

Seeing them all rushing in unison, Rodwell Dmitry felt pain in the corners of his eyes.

'What can I do for Dmitry in the future?'

past things.

It was a time of upheaval.

Rodwell Dmitry, who had been fighting for Cairo at the forefront, came to his senses at some point and found himself the heir of the Duchy of Dmitry.

He wasn't coveting Roman Dmitry's place.

He admits that it is entirely up to his older brother, but the problem has been wandering for a while as he loses the meaning of life.

No more.

There was no need to prove for Dmitry.

With Roman Dmitry, people didn't want anything forcibly from Rodwell Dmitry.

It was free time.

Rodwell Dmitry, who had thought a lot outside of the public eye, knew what he had to do in the future due to the friction between Dmitry and Kronos.

I'm not interested in power. However, he did not want Dmitry to collapse.

As Dmitry went along, I thought I had to do my part as Dmitry's bloodline.

It was a simple matter.

He is a descendant of Roman Dmitry.

Unlike common beings, the single fact of blood relative can form a relationship of trust.

Roman Dmitry said:

what to do next.

'In the absence of my brother, I will fulfill my responsibilities and duties as Dmitry.'

abandoned the eyepatch

Showing the scar across his eyes, Rodwell Dmitry faced reality.

die!

Kwareung.

Quiet rumble.

running shadows.

To them, Rodwell Dmitry slammed the ground equally.

* * *

During the battle at two points.

As Flora Lawrence predicted, there were beings who were trying to enter the castle.

Their number was large.

Half of the troops that had infiltrated Dmitry had been sent to the warehouses and walls, and the other half were all headed towards the inner city.

Their purpose was too blatant.

The victory or defeat of the war depends outside the inner city, but the reason they head towards the inner city is because of the existence of the 'Duke Dmitry' within it.

in front of me.

Shadows flocked in.

They did not dare hide their bodies, but revealed their atrocious lives.

"Open the way."

Kwareung.

Quiet rumble.

Auras arose from all sides.

As if darkness was creeping in, just watching the shadowed surroundings provoked fear.

By the way.

The expression of the being who was protecting the introspection was calm.

The soldiers who lined up with him as a starting point showed no signs of fear even after checking the shadows.

"Kronos. You are crossing the line."

Shh.

drew his sword

people ask

Who is the strongest swordsman in Dmitry aside from Roman Dmitry?

Obviously Chris.

The steps Chris has shown so far have formed a wall that cannot be overcome except for Roman Dmitry.

That didn't mean Chris' existence was absolute.

The public's reputation lags behind, but in recent years, there has been someone who has built up a reputation that rivals Chris.

Kevin?

no.

The man wearing silver armor aimed his sword at the enemies.

"You cannot go one step from here."

Principality of Dmitry.

The leader of the Royal Knights who guard it.

Fernando revealed his presence.