CH 406

Continental Conquest (5)

left the room

After finishing the conversation with Roman Dmitry, Chris stepped forward with a complicated face and reached a quiet space.

"ha."

sighed.

With eyes entangled with thought, he turned his head and looked back at the road he had passed.

'How the hell do you live such a life?'

It was shocking.

Ordinary people usually have a similar purpose in greed for power.

For the sake of one's own rich life, or for the life to be in power and give orders to others. The right of the strong was such an attractive reward.

However, Roman Dmitry was looking for something different.

Rather than wanting a life where he dominates others, he tried to reach the top so as not to infringe on his territory.

Thinking about it.

Roman Dmitry did not wish for anything in particular.

From the heir on the border to his current position, there has never been a single case where he gave unfair orders to his subordinates, let alone a living a life of luxury.

If he makes any decisions. Everyone agreed.

When he rejected the offer of the Marquis of Memphis, he did not object because that's how much he trust him.

Why?

If you don't want to enjoy power, why do you want to rise to the top?

'I felt strangely lacking in conversation with the master. Feeling that something is lacking, even after reaching the top, He is not satisfied. The reign the master wants is a complex matter. Just because the world is under your feet does not mean that the master enjoys the life of the one who reigns, but he thinks that the master is living for himself just by creating a realm that no one can touch. that it is not dangerous. To be precise, not everyone is in danger. That must be important.'

Also called life for others.

I couldn't even call it a life for myself.

In an ambiguous realm, Roman Dmitry bears the burden of solitude for himself and for those who follow him.

In fact, it was a natural result.

Just as no one can treat the emperor of the empire rudely, the more Roman Dmitry progressed toward his apex, the more people felt uncomfortable with him.

As Roman Dmitry said.

Since they have the right to escape from life or death, even if they make an effort on their own, the difference in position will not be narrowed.

"I was really stupid."

he laughed

A gaze that fears Roman Dmitry.

It was an unsolvable problem.

Surprisingly, Roman Dmitry already knew that fact, and naturally accepted fear and formed a system that governed Dmitry.

Chris didn't know.

What kind of life Roman Dmitry lived in his previous life.

Because it was a life that could not be lived with someone above him, he could not stop fighting even if he did not wish for wealth and fame.

What is certain is that the conversation from a while ago caused a big ripple in Chris's heart.

lately.

Chris had a complicated mind.

As Kevin defeated Ares, he felt like he was catching up with his dream rather than realizing it.

'When I first swore allegiance to my master. I wasn't promoting great faith, but I was determined to leave whenever I could achieve my goal as a prosecutor. And the little boy in the slum I met at that time has grown up to threaten me.'

I couldn't sleep for several nights.

angry

Obviously the starting point was different, and the thought that he might have overtaken him complicated Chris' mind.

But in the meantime, I had a strange feeling. a strange sense of relief.

At first, I didn't understand its feelings, but a conversation with Roman Dmitry could now determine what the feeling was.

'It must have been a sense of relief that came from a sense of belonging. Aside from competing with me, if Kevin is strong, it will benefit the master. Unwittingly, I was delighted with Kevin's growth.'

past years.

Past experiences piled up one after another.

Chris, who was just a talent on the edge, rose to fame on the continent, and now he is not just a swordsman, but a commander who bears the lives of many.

Over the years, the goal has changed little by little.

I still have the same desire to go beyond Roman Dmitry, but even if that dream does not come true, I wanted to help Roman Dmitry achieve his wish.

So I felt relieved.

The fact that Kevin has grown stronger means that he is one step closer to Roman Dmitry's dream.

way back.

I looked at it relentlessly.

Beyond that, Roman Dmitry was alone, but Chris did not show any further concern for him.

"I was mistaken. Just because people are afraid of the master, does not mean that people's hearts toward the master are shaken. I will stand by your side. I will not be able to ease the burden on my lord, but even when I have achieved all my goals, I will still be the sword of Roman Dmitry."

turned his gaze.

I wanted to wield a sword all at once in the dance hall.

I knew the true nature of the relief.

Chris never had any intention of giving up Lee In-ja's place easily.

* * *

a few days later.

A fortress east of Kronos.

Looking at the soldiers of the Kingdom Union rushing in, Viscount Ernesto showed wretched eyes.

'It took me less than a month to get here. Maybe we won't last a few days and then we'll fall apart.'

heard rumors

Alternative choice.

Those who raised the white flag survived, but those who surrendered to the end were slaughtered without being able to survive even a single day.

In fact, I felt like I wanted to say surrender myself.

However, due to an order from the superior Kronos a few days ago, Viscount Ernesto was not allowed any other options.

If you put up a white flag.

All the families who fled to the capital will die.

Not only that, but because he warned that he would kill everyone who was related to him, he had no choice but to remain in the fortress, knowing it was suicide.

It was clear what he had to do from now on.

Only if you are prepared to die and leave certain results, the rest of your family will be able to receive the protection of Kronos.

Viscount Ernesto called the lieutenant.

"Are you ready?"

"All done. If the fortress is captured and enemies rush in, the magic bombs placed throughout the fortress will explode, wiping out everything within the fortress. It is an operation that can never fail. With our lives as collateral, Roman Dmitry will have no choice but to do so."

" I get it."

nodded.

in front of you.

death has come

There was a bloody smell on his chapped lips, but Viscount Ernesto tried to look as determined as possible.

That was then.

snugly.

Enemies stopped walking.

Forming a rank out of range, Dmitry's messenger came out and, as rumor had been told, offered to surrender.

and.

"Don't bullshit! I am the noble of Kronos! Born of noble blood in a great empire, would I be willing to surrender to the savages of unknown origin! We will fight to the end. I, the descendant of the Ernesto family, will show you clearly that the Kronos Empire will not fall like this!"

Negotiations broke down.

This was the picture I expected so far.

However.

The situation after that was different.

bum bum.

A man walking towards the wall.

The man with his red hair fluttering was Edwin Hector, not Roman Dmitry.

* * *

After the official statement of Valhalla.

Edwin Hector joined the Allies.

As he walked while receiving everyone's gaze, he remembered the orders he had received from Roman Dmitry.

"Currently, the Kronos Empire has been pushed to the brink. If there are those who do not surrender despite knowing the disadvantage, they are more likely to risk their lives to harm us. Before destroying the enemy fortress. You must first use your magic to shut off all contingent variables."

stand tall.

stopped walking.

The Kronos Empire camp tried a long-distance attack in a hurry, but the magicians of Phoenix bought time to cast using defensive magic.

Edwin Hector looked straight ahead with cold eyes.

While spending time at the Phoenix Tower, he learned their secrets and entered a new realm by absorbing the Celestial Tower Master.

"Burning."

Hwareuk.

gurgling rumbling.

Her hair fluttered in the flames.

Looking ahead with red-tinted eyes, he entered the area of the 8th circle with the effect of burning.

"Volcano."

Quang!

Curl rumble.

It was a huge explosion.

The ground around the wall exploded, and red lava rose like a fountain and fell on the heads of the soldiers of the Kronos Empire.

It was truly a horrific sight.

The soldiers who raised their shields in a hurry melted like shields, and the walls protected by magic defense collapsed in an instant.

Only one magic.

Screams were heard from all sides.

Edwin Hector did not end there, but created a magical storm and spread it throughout the fortress.

It's crunchy-

not fortress.

I found the flow of mana.

The options the Kronos Empire could choose from were limited, and those who chose to fight back were more likely to commit suicide.

It was as expected. The energy of magic bombs was found throughout the fortress.

Edwin Hector raised mana and applied magic to the entire fortress.

"Blackout."

Passe.

The magic bomb has lost its power.

If there was a wizard stronger than Edwin Hector, he would have prevented the Black Out, but Edwin Hector's presence in the 8th circle was overwhelming.

It was impossible to handle all the magic bombs perfectly.

However, as most of the magic bombs lost their power, Viscount Ernesto's plans failed.

That moment.

Quang!

Quiet rumble rumble.

"Great!"

"The wall has fallen!"

Part of the fortress wall collapsed, revealing the space in the hot heat exploding through the ground.

above the wall.

The faces of the soldiers of the Kronos Empire, including Viscount Ernesto, turned pale.

They made up their own minds and prepared for this war.

For the country, for the family. This noble sacrifice to give one's life was devastatingly trampling on their will as it collapsed from the beginning.

plate was laid

Around the space where Edwin Hector was standing, a group of hordes rushed forward as they passed him.

"Attack the entire army!"

"Charge!"

the lead of the Allied Forces.

Chris ran towards the enemy line.

* * *

Papa Pat.

All arrows were deflected.

The face of the enemy was mixed with fear and poison.

Their will to take one with them even if they die was cut off with a single knife the moment Chris reached them.

flash.

Papa Papa Pat.

blood splashed

He slaughtered dozens of soldiers he encountered for the first time at once, and Chris ruthlessly dug into the space full of enemies.

It was different from usual.

Unlike Kevin, who rushes back and forth, Chris often fights while looking at the entire battlefield while adjusting the tempo appropriately.

However.

This time it didn't.

It ran towards the enemies like an unbridled foal, and blew the heads of the enemies it encountered.

"You crazy!"

"Attack!"

in the middle of the enemy line.

Enemies were everywhere in sight.

No matter how much they cut or cut, the enemies constantly rushed in, and Chris stepped forward as if he would not back down, trampling on the enemy's corpses.

I didn't care what was going on behind the scenes.

The men who followed were slaughtering, but Chris thought only one thing, with intense longing.

flash.

"Great!"

Severed Aura's chest.

The aura swordsman who screamed and wielded his sword relentlessly, even his wrists were blown away by the additional attack that was attempted in an instant.

It was an astonishing speed.

The opponent couldn't even respond to block a single attack, but the attack by cutting off the chest and then the wrist was performed in the blink of an eye.

increasingly.

The rate of aura inspection has increased.

It meant that he was approaching an important person, and Chris was drenched in blood and rather speeding up.

cut

slashed and slashed again

In Kronos, beings who have their own status.

They died in vain.

The speed that even Ares felt burdened reached its peak, and as if to prove something, there was nothing that could stop Chris's force.

At least to deal with him. I needed a Castro-class figure who had now died.

With only one Chris, a space full of enemies was split on both sides.

Finally.

poof.

The knight's head flew off.

When even the last bastion died, Viscount Ernesto lost strength in his legs and fell to the floor.

" Is it that overwhelming?"

I was astonished.

It was beyond imagination.

The rumors all exalted Roman Dmitry, but in his eyes, even Chris had the same majesty as Roman Dmitry.

It was an unbelievable fight from the start.

The Marquis of Memphis ordered the resistance of the group, and did not expect such figures as Viscount Ernesto to be successful.

It's just a way to waste time. Their role was nothing more than a scapegoat to slow the pace.

q

grabbed his hair.

Viscount Ernesto came with her helplessly, and Chris made eye contact with a being just before he was beheaded.

'Kevin.'

around him.

The bodies were piled up.

Kevin, who had cut off the soldier's head, looked at Chris with strange eyes.

Chris laughed.

Then.

"I, Chris, beheaded the enemy captain!"

spatula.

decapitated

A fountain of blood dripped down Chris' face.

"Wow!"

"Chris-sama killed the enemy chief!"

"We have won!"

eyes were focused.

Allied soldiers cheered in unison.

To Chris, who ended the war by killing the commander, they expressed their sincere respect.

in such a situation.

A spark flashed in Kevin's eyes.

* * *

Chris' attitude.

It looked unfamiliar.

Kevin had a strange feeling.

At first he didn't understand the message to him, and then he found out that Chris thought of him as a competitor after Ares' incident.

I was happy.

When he was just a ghetto boy, it was truly incredible that an existence he couldn't dare to overcome now treats himself on the same line.

But.

Soon a fire broke out in my heart.

A spark flew in Kevin's eyes in the boiling excitement.

"Are you going to play with me now?"

his words.

buried in the cheers of the soldiers.

Although they couldn't talk to each other, the entangled gaze in the air represented the sincerity of Chris and Kevin.

Kevin laughed.

this battle.

The key to victory was Chris.

Having cut off the head of the enemy at the vanguard, he deserved the spotlight.

Normally, he would have taken that fact lightly.

What matters to Kevin is the victory of the war.

In a situation where the enemy was defeated in the name of Dmitry, it was not a matter of who had a criminal record and how much.

However.

It was different from now on.

"Okay, let's do it. Who will be more successful in the battle to come?"

A face that is ferociously contorted.

The fire was on fire.

It was something the Marquis of Memphis could not have foreseen.

To shock and panic Kronos.

It was the moment when the rivalry between the two beings began.