CH 363

End of Civil War (2)

The waiting time was long.

The Marquis of Belfir had communicated his intention to talk to Dmitry, and he could not sit still, thinking that something might go wrong.

The water has already spilled.

I don't know if I didn't contact him, but from the moment I made that decision, I had to somehow create a path for myself to live in my relationship with Roman Dmitry.

how long did you wait

Finally, communication was established.

[Marquis Belfir. For what purpose did you contact me?]

I was really disappointed.

Roman Dmitry's cold voice reminded us of their relationship once again, but the one I regret now is the Marquis of Belfir.

past relationship? Self-esteem as a ruler? The longing for survival suppressed them all.

" I'll tell you my thoughts straight up. I don't think Roman Dmitry saved me because it was mercy. You must have clear intentions. I want to share that intention and talk about the future. Of course, I am well aware that I am not a desirable person. But I am sure that conversation with me will definitely benefit Dmitry."

said in a strong tone.

To express himself, the Marquis of Belfir actively presented himself.

[I don't like people who only talk. Give me 10 minutes. In the meantime, prove your worth.]

Why?

beyond the screen.

Roman Dmitry seemed to look down at him with an arrogant face.

I swallowed dry saliva.

The opponent wasn't very friendly, but he did get a chance to speak.

That alone was reason enough to focus on this call.

"There are several truths in Valhalla that are treated as confidential. People believe that the 14th son, Emperor Valhalla, suddenly rebounded without warning. That's not true. I also recently learned that the former emperor has already announced in an official document that he intends to hand over his seat to his 14th son. This means that it is safe to say that the special power possessed by the current Emperor Valhalla originated from the previous emperor. It is still a mystery why the former emperor chose the 14th son and whether he inherited the throne through a rebellion rather than a normal method. What is certain is ."

steamed

After inducing the other person's expectations, he gave strength to his words.

"The dangerous rumors that Emperor Valhalla may have ties to Kronos are not true. I do not know the exact truth of Emperor Valhalla, and what level of special power he has. Even though he has served Emperor Valhalla for a long time, he is still a difficult figure, but I know quite a few truths that others like this cannot know. Not only that, there are many nobles who follow me in Valhalla. Those who fear the Emperor of Valhalla usually rely on me a lot, which gives me the power to have a huge impact on the current game of Valhalla."

It was the weakness of the politics of terror.

Emperor Valhalla implemented a coercive politics that did not care about the eyes of his subordinates, and as a result, the Marquis of Belfir naturally formed a force.

If the emperor's power was still there, such power would have no meaning.

However.

Now it was different.

In a situation where the emperor's status was shaken, the nobles of Valhalla had no choice but to listen to the words of Marquis Belfir.

"I am not asking for much. When the rebels bring down Emperor Valhalla and usher in a new era, help me maintain the power I have now. I don't think it's a bad business for Dmitry and the rebels. Instead of giving up a piece, this is your chance to take control of this tense battlefield in one shot."

His remarks were persuasive.

last few days.

Contemplating the consequences of his own judgment countless times, the Marquis of Belfir pondered how to persuade Roman Dmitry.

And I came to the conclusion that it was possible.

Roman Dmitry is famous for his cruel treatment of his enemies, but from the moment he spared his life, he believed that there were exceptions, contrary to popular rumors.

I did the best I could.

Now it's Roman Dmitry's turn.

While waiting for a positive reply, I heard embarrassing words over the communicator.

[I heard the story. But, from the beginning, I had no intention of accepting you.]

* * *

Moment.

My heart sank.

what the hell does this mean

You didn't want to accept yourself from the beginning.

Confused, Marquis Belfir stuttered.

"Hey, what are you talking about? There is no reason to keep me alive in the Valhalla Imperial Palace if I had nothing to ask for. If you killed this Belfir, the center of Valhalla's power. The fear that spread among the nobles of Valhalla alone would have certainly benefited Roman Dmitry."

with such certainty.

I heard the magic communicator.

Believing that he had something he wanted, he pondered for several days to come up with an attractive proposal.

[You are overestimating yourself.]

laughed

The same picture as now.

expected

Although it was intentional and induced, he painted a different picture from the Marquis of Belfir.

[I do not reject people who face reality and cling to the strong. I think those kinds of people are necessary to be reborn as a great country, but there are clear standards for how I treat people. Did you cross the line or did you not cross it? Is there room for forgiveness or not? Marquis Belfir. What criteria do you think you meet?]

"Yeah ."

I was speechless.

past things.

A bad relationship with Dmitry came to mind.

From inviting him to the Valhalla Festival to assassinate him, the Marquis of Belfir had a significant influence on the series of processes that brought in Kronos.

I bit my lip in an ominous feeling.

If you think about it, the Marquis of Belfir could not be seen as completely unrelated to the warp incident of Kronos that made Dmitry angry.

if so.

Why did you save yourself?

No matter how much I thought about it, I couldn't find an answer to that question.

"What the hell do you want from me! Please tell me the truth!"

I cried out in frustration.

And the reply he got back shocked him.

[As you said, you are a being of considerable influence within Valhalla. So I saved you. I have created a deep distrust between you and Emperor Valhalla, and you have created a platform that you cannot return to Emperor Valhalla again.]

From start to finish.

It was intentional.

It did not end with just breaking up with distrust, but also painted the situation after that in my head.

[A month from now. I will send a record of communication with you to Emperor Valhalla. What are you thinking and what proposals you have made to me to overthrow the Valhalla imperial family. We will disclose all the contents of the magical communication we have exchanged. Marquis Belfir. Because of your influence, I thought there was a better way than getting blood on my hands. And the fact that I guided your actions is not so important. Hearing this magical communication, Emperor Valhalla will express his anger at your sincerity.]

I was shocked.

On the lost Marquis of Belfir, Roman Dmitry forced the harsh truth.

[So, from now on, in order to survive, you must destroy the Emperor Valhalla by any means and methods. If the power of Emperor Valhalla is still alive after a fortnight. To Emperor Valhalla, not me, you will surely die.]

* * *

tuk.

communication was cut off.

The Marquis Belfir shouted urgently, but Roman Dmitry did not dare to continue the conversation with him.

"People become desperate when they are pushed to the edge of a cliff."

Marquis Belfir.

Accepting him is one way.

But even then, the Marquis of Belfir must have thought of the emergency and constantly devised a way to survive.

So I blocked the exit.

If defeating the Emperor Valhalla was the only way to live, he had no choice but to gather his powers to achieve his goal.

And above all else.

I didn't want to save Marquis Belfir so much.

Roman Dmitry's mercy was enough to make him live a few more days.

Self-discipline (self-centeredness).

plate was laid

With the Valhalla gnawing at each other inside, the Valhalla imperial family will experience an unprecedented crisis.

'Can the rebellion be successful?'

Hernard's rebels.

people who riot.

The Dmitry Allied Forces of the North.

Union of Kingdoms on the Western Front.

Finally, to the traitor inside.

The picture was perfect.

It was a power that would be enough to destroy any country, but after experiencing the Emperor Valhalla firsthand, I changed my mind.

'The Marquis of Belfir told the Emperor Valhalla that there was a mysterious truth. Although Hao Mun's intelligence couldn't figure out what it was, what is certain is that he must have a far more powerful force than was revealed. capable of turning the tide. Just as Kronos mobilized unknown powers like the Magician of Circle 8, Emperor Valhalla will not fall like this.'

it was certain

Meeting at the Imperial Palace.

Emperor Valhalla chose to run away, but there was no fear of death in his eyes.

It was a brief difference.

In a situation in which he might have died if he had made even the slightest mistake, his indifferent and empty eyes looked at Roman Dmitry without wavering.

In a previous life, Roman Dmitry had experienced such characters a few times. Those who were nothing could never show those eyes.

blast furnace.

The possibility of a failure of the rebellion was taken into account.

Because Valhalla was put into an extreme situation, whatever the outcome would be, it would be directly linked to Dmitry's gain.

'There is only one variable that can arise from now on.'

Kronos.

Only their intervention can save Valhalla from the abyss of chaos.

* * *

a few days ago.

Cairo Western Front.

The commander there, the Marquis Vandenberg, watched closely the movement of the Imperial Kronos army seen across the border.

"I mean, it's strange."

last few days.

Valhalla was truly a melting pot of chaos.

If it was to solve the problem of Valhalla, it was a normal response for the Kronos Empire to cross the border and attack Cairo.

They say that they suffered great damage from the last ceasefire negotiations.

If it was the union of Valhalla and Kronos, there was no reason for the Kronos Empire to just stand by.

By the way.

There were no major changes.

The Marquis of Vandenberg felt rather ominous at the sight of the troops moving only in the name of training.

'The Kronos Empire is a warlike country. There is no reason for the country of the rogue party, who held the other person accountable even for their own mistakes, to bow down to such a level with just one defeat. They obviously have some sort of conspiracy. I don't know what it is, but it's not like I'm happy just because the Kronos Empire is watching.'

Western Front.

During that time, he experienced all sorts of dirty things with Kronos.

As his instincts strongly warned him, the Marquis of Vandenberg immediately contacted Roman Dmitry.

[Kronos, I think we need to understand their intentions.]

The game changed.

Not the passive attitude of waiting for the enemies to move.

Now he was actively trying to disrupt the enemy's plans.

a few days later.

At Roman Dmitry's command, a figure headed to the Kronos Empire.

* * *

The capital of Kronos.

The warp gate there lit a bright light.

Hwaak-

chuckle.

Soldiers of Kronos.

They looked ugly.

The person who is now passing through the Warp Gate was one of the people who was mentioned as a dangerous person in the Kronos Empire.

yet.

Surrounded by the lights, a man stepped forward.

"Wow. That's why long-distance warp is difficult."

man's body.

It was Count Fabius.

He looked around and smiled.

'It's true. The cubs look bloody once in a while.'

to the Kronos Empire.

He was ordered by Roman Dmitry.

Count Fabius, despite knowing that it was a very dangerous task, spoke with an unstoppable voice to the knight who had come to meet him.

"I have heard rumors that Emperor Kronos has gone to rest. So, please guide anyone who has decision-making power in Kronos. Ah, I warn you in advance, if you bring the children who fall quickly, they will return without delay. To be clear, you have to be a decision maker."

I scratched my stomach.

In an attitude that is as bold as absurd.

The expression of the knight who came to meet him changed even colder.