Chapter 172

Episode 172

Seven executives gathered in the command barracks.

Their mood was serious.

The Kairos tribe is a dangerous group of people that make Easton and Elves wary of the entire South.

If they devour the elves here, the war situation could get to the worst.

“But there is a problem. “Elves may be too proud to accept our help.”

“If we try to help, we may be attacked. “You have to think carefully.”

The executives became heated by spitting out their opinions to each other.

Their opinions were almost similar.

You need to go to Elf for support, but be careful.

None of the suggestions were actually useful.

Everything seemed to be floating in the air.

You have to go to help, but there is a high risk of going to help again.

Then what on earth are you supposed to do?

I don’t like this, I don’t like that either.

It’s a waste of time to just argue like this.

“So what are we going to do?”

Lanos seemed to be unable to just listen, so he banged on the table and shouted.

When he asked for a proper answer on what to do, the executives fell silent.

They too were frustrated.

Anyway, there was only one way. You have to help the elf.

Especially since the warrior commander stepped forward, he couldn’t expect the elves to do well.

Even though I knew that, there was only one reason why I was hesitating so much.

Because of the elf’s tendencies.

‘Elves absolutely hate other races stepping on their land.’

Whether they were friends or enemies, they hated others entering their territory.

They also had a strict personality that would not accept help from other races even if it meant their own death.

If I went to help, I ended up being attacked by the Kairos tribesmen.

“So you’re just going to watch them beat up the elf?”

Lanos growled that he couldn’t do that.

He strongly expressed his opinion that the atrocities of the Kairos tribe must be prevented at all costs.

“I can’t do that. “If everyone says no, I will go alone.”

Saying that, Lanos left the command barracks.

The place where Lanos disappeared became very quiet.

Everyone was silent.

Rather than being angry at Lanos’ rudeness, they were disgusted by their own helpless thoughts.

It was strange to think about this so much.

It is a given that if the Kairos tribe swallows the elves, the kingdom will be in danger.

Then, Easton, defending the South, had one job to do.

Addressing risks before they occur.

Even if he could be attacked by an elf, it was the same.

“Everyone heard that, right? Are we going to leave all our work to a kid like that?!”

“no!”

“Who are we!”

“Serion’s shield! Defender of the South!”

“good! Then find a way right now!”

“insect!”

Although Lanos’ actions were extreme, their effect was great.

The executives were furious, saying they could not leave everything to Lanos.

I no longer feared the elf’s retaliation.

Rather, he even brought up the method when the elf retaliated.

Search, discuss, and plan.

In less than five minutes, the executives quickly came up with a method.

“When the elves respond to the Kairos bastards, we must strike back at the Kairos bastards. We will come out with only the head of the warrior commander. The key to this job is quick hit-and-run mobility, and for that you will need the power of Lord Bane.”

The executives stare at Count Warrug.

The Marquis of Easton also looks at Count Warrug.

I asked Count Warrug for a favor.

Can you do it?

Normally he would have nodded without thinking too much, but strangely he couldn’t answer right now.

I crossed my arms and sighed.

“I know it’s dangerous. But...”

One of the executives opened his mouth to persuade Count Warrug.

I saw Count Warrug stopping in front of a bush full of countless types of plants.

His face was dark as he looked into the forest.

“What are you doing? “Are you not going in?”

Lanos approached him and asked.

I followed him and stood next to Count Warrug and looked where Count Warrug was looking.

And I could see why he was taking a serious look.

“You started this fire, right?”

“right. “The Kairos guys are really running amok.”

Among the lush vegetation, only one spot was damaged.

It was a road that had been burned to ashes.

I don’t know how they were able to burn just such a narrow path, but it wasn’t such a bad thing because I could see where they had gone.

“From now on, we must be on guard in all directions. From this forest, it is not surprising if an attack comes from anywhere and at any time in their territory.”

“yes.”

“I’ll keep that in mind!”

Lanos was still full of energy.

Count Warrug gave him a cold look as he pounded his chest and shouted.

“And never make a sound. “We’re not here to play around.”

“I’m sorry.”

“Be alert. “You must never let your guard down.”

“yes.”

Lanos did not remain sullen despite Count Warrug’s reprimand.

Rather, he clenched his fists, looking impressed by his words.

As I was about to go inside, I decided to take a gamble.

“Lanos.”

“huh?”

His great sword was particularly annoying.

“You know that speed is the key to what we have to do now, right?”

“yes.”

I decided to get rid of it now to increase his power.

“I think that great sword is unnecessary for the operation.”

“what?”

He furrowed his brows at my words.

In response to his reaction as if that was some kind of bullshit, I spoke calmly.

“No matter how strong you are, that great sword is too heavy.”

“I can handle it.”

“You are. you are.”

“What do you mean? Be precise. “Don’t spin around.”

I shrugged my shoulders at his fierce words and said,

“It’s simple. You may be able to handle the sword yourself, but not the land. The weight of the great sword causes the ground to shake, which may cause the enemy to notice. Surely you wouldn’t deny that?”

“Hmm....”

“As I said before, this operation is all about stealth and speed. “I think it would be better not to use that great sword that could reveal your location during that operation.”

“But this is my weapon. “If I don’t have this, what am I supposed to fight for?”

He looked at me stunned.

At his reaction, I smiled inwardly and said, “It’s almost done.”

“Use your fists.”

“fist...?”

“yes. “With your monstrous body, it would be enough without a weapon.”

“What kind of crazy person is fighting an enemy with his bare hands?”

“The mercenary king.”

“....”

He closed his mouth as if speechless by my words.

Lanos also knew the mercenary king.

Since I was born as a mercenary, there were times when I came down to the south.

The destructive fists he showed back then must have been attractive.

“I am a prosecutor. It’s different from him. “He is Master Kwon.”

“What’s any different about you? In fact, I think fists are better than using a great sword.”

“Hmm...”

Lanos was not willing to accept it easily, with a look on his face that still had regrets about the great sword.

Just when I thought it would be good to have some sort of final blow here, Count Warrug spoke.

“I agree with Raymond’s opinion. There are many times when I feel like I’m wearing clothes that don’t suit me.”

“...!”

Lanos looked shocked at his words.