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106A war that never ends (3)
Magical communication has been established.
Roman Dmitry's face appeared on the makeshift screen..
[This is Roman Dmitry from the Southern Front..]
beyond the screen.
All the leaders of the Kingdom of Cairo, including Daniel Cairo, gathered together..
When they checked Roman's face, they could not hide the desire that was evident in his eyes..
“I heard a report that all the front-line defensive positions on the southern front had fallen. What have you been doing all this time??”
It was Daniel Cairo..
a week gap.
I couldn't help but feel frustrated..
Roman Dmitry was the only one to win the battle, but he showed no response even when the tide of battle turned..
It is not my intention to disparage his major..
However, as someone watching from afar, I couldn't help but have questions about the unilateral cut off of communication and what happened afterwards..
Roman said.
[I've been reorganizing my power for a week..]
“……Reorganize power. I don't want to fault your decision for making such a great contribution against Hector's kingdom. But in the meantime, three defensive lines on the southern front fell into enemy hands. War is a place where things cannot always be perfect, so couldn't we have organized the battle lines a little sooner and helped them??”
[I will tell you my honest thoughts. The reason we were able to win the battle against the Kingdom of Hector was because we were lucky. They had the power to overwhelm the southern front. Fortunately, we were able to take advantage of the mountain's geographical advantage and darkness to counter the enemy's attacks, but if we met them on the plains, we would not be able to survive. So we decided to preserve power. From the moment the commanders on the southern front locked the gates against my advice, I had no way to help them..]
It was calm.
Even when asked why.
Roman wasn't too worried..
It might be easy for people watching the battlefield from afar to say this, but what was happening on the field was different from what they thought..
and.
I also knew how to make them understand their choice right away..
[Hector's kingdom risked its life and death in this war. Butler, the second-ranked king of Hector's kingdom, participated in the war and confirmed that the enemy's commander, Prince Edwin Hector, was a wizard. I think everyone knows this well. Wizards exert absolute power on the plains. That's why he didn't come down from the mountain. I thought the stage we would fight on was not now, but when the main force in Cairo arrived..]
“……what?!”
Daniel Cairo widened his eyes..
Butler and Edwin Hector.
It was a familiar name.
Butler had a reputation as a swordsman representing Hector's kingdom, and unlike Daniel Cairo, Edwin Hector was rumored to have the qualities of a king..
But it turned out that Edwin Hector was a wizard..
It was shocking.
Cairo's leaders, who were watching the situation, also reacted with embarrassment to Roman's revelations..
‘Roman’s judgment is correct. If the Kingdom of Hector mobilized 5-star swordsmen and wizards, there is no chance of victory with the current strength of the southern front..’
‘Butler went to war.’
‘Hector's kingdom is truly at risk..’
suddenly.
They once again thought that Roman was amazing..
Even against Butler and the Wizard, didn't Roman achieve a huge victory through guerrilla operations?.
It was certain.
Roman Dmitry was a monster.
As they looked at the talent that would later spread to the continent, the nobles' eyes became tinged with greed..
“His Majesty the King. I don't think there's any need to question the war hero any further..”
“My thoughts are the same. Roman Dmitry was the only person to defeat Hector's kingdom on the southern front. If he decides it is right to reorganize his forces, he needs to trust his judgment on the field..”
they added.
It was clearly a remark that disrespected Daniel Cairo..
I was used to it.
Daniel Cairo suppressed his anger by keeping his face as calm as possible..
“All right. I won't question you any further. Roman Dmitry. The main force in Cairo will arrive soon. However, the Kingdom of Hector will have already completed preparations for the fortress in the rear camp, so we will attack the enemies after completing sufficient preparations. You then join the main force and help them..”
[Sorry, time is not on our side.]
“what does that mean?”
Roman's remarks.
He looked suspiciously.
The moment the kingdom of Hector was confined to the rear camp, Roman thought of a possibility..
[It will be three days at most after the main force in Cairo arrives. If the rear camp cannot be destroyed, Hector's Kingdom will certainly attract external forces such as the 'Cronos Empire'..]
That means.
It was enough to shock people..
* * *
Hector Kingdom.
They were pushed to the brink..
Still, he did not give up the war..
They chose to quickly destroy the defensive positions on the southern front and fight desperately in the rear positions..
‘What are the enemy's best and worst options??’
Yeokjisaji (易地思之)).
I thought from the other person's perspective.
It would have been ideal for Hector's kingdom if Cairo would obediently agree to negotiations, but due to his presence, that was virtually impossible..
Roman revealed Hector's kingdom's intentions through radio..
Hector's kingdom would have no choice but to think of the worst, and a solution was needed after the breakdown in negotiations..
Edwin Hector's threat.
Spraying the necromancer's poison and turning the southern lands into ruins is not the right way to go..
How will Hector's kingdom survive?.
There was only one.
[The purpose of Hector's Kingdom's plan for this war is to solve the country's difficulties. They have no grudge against the Kingdom of Cairo, nor do they want to take over the southern lands. Rather, if the land they have to manage increases, the burden on the country will only increase. Hector's kingdom was cornered. However, if they choose to fight to the death, you can see that they hope to get a clear result based on their situation..]
Hector's Star.
He is not the type of person to proceed without a plan..
If he risked his life to remain on the southern front, it would be because the choice was worth it..
[The rear camp is equipped with a warp gate that can teleport multiple people. The warp gate is a very convenient magical civilization, but it has the potential to be misused for war, so it must be destroyed in an emergency. The southern front lost its warp gate in a surprise attack. What do you think would happen if the Kingdom of Hector made a deal with the Kronos Empire in exchange for the warp gate? The Kingdom of Hector will be able to obtain the compensation it was seeking from us, and the Kronos Empire will secure another base from which to pressure the Kingdom of Cairo, starting from the southern front..]
“……this.”
I was in shock..
Daniel Cairo's expression turned pale..
no way.
I never thought they would take such an extreme measure..
I thought it was a fight in which the Kingdom of Cairo clearly had the advantage, but an unexpected variable took my breath away..
“So what should we do??”
eyes were focused.
When everyone is confident of victory.
Roman Dmitry was the only one who predicted the variable.
With this war as an opportunity, the leaders fully recognized Roman and focused all their attention on his every word..
Roman said.
[There is only one way.]
war is simple.
at last.
[Jeonggongbeop (正攻法). All you have to do is capture the rear camp within 3 days..]
The moment you defeat your opponent, all problems will be solved..
* * *
Roman's prediction was correct..
Edwin Hector, who took control of the southern front, immediately contacted the Kronos Empire..
“Let me tell you straight. We would like to sell the southern front of the Kingdom of Cairo to the Kronos Empire. As you know, the core of the Southern Front is the warp gate in the rear position. We own it intact and are willing to sell it for the right price..”
warp gate.
It's the essence of magic..
The warp gate installed by Edwin Hector for a surprise attack is a low-grade warp gate that can accommodate a small number of people, while the one on the southern front is a high-grade warp gate that takes a considerable amount of time and money to install..
If you take it.
As Roman explained through magic communication, the Kronos Empire can put pressure on the Kingdom of Cairo by securing a base on the southern front as well as the western front..
[……That's a very attractive offer..]
beyond the screen.
Count Hadid of the Kronos Empire laughed.
[However, we cannot accept Hector Kingdom’s offer right now. The Kingdom of Cairo will struggle to reclaim its southern front. It's good to secure the southern front, but isn't there a need for us to bear all that anger? If you wish to do business with us. Please prove that you have completely occupied the rear position for about a month. If the rear camp does not collapse for a month, we will agree to a deal with the Kingdom of Hector and give you a corresponding 'compensation'..]
Kronos Empire.
they were clever.
It would be beneficial to accept the offer right now, but I took control of the situation to get the maximum benefit..
Even though I know that.
There was no other way for Hector's kingdom..
“……I accept the offer. One month later. I'll get back to you.”
Tuk.
communication was cut off.
It was an expected result.
I did not expect that a giant like the Kronos Empire would act as obediently as the Kingdom of Hector wanted..
Edwin Hector said.
“Jackson.”
“yes.”
“Contact Hector’s royal family right now. Our current power cannot last for a month. You must link the warp gate of Hector Kingdom with the warp gate of the rear camp to secure manpower and materials to last a month..”
“All right.”
kingdom of cairo.
They will also attack the rear positions with all their might..
Although we had prepared in advance for siege weapons such as flares, it was not enough to last a month..
The greater the distance, the more difficult the link becomes..
at least 3 days.
As long as you have time to link up with Hector's warp gate, you'll be able to survive from the edge..
‘This war. This is a fight that must not be lost. I will definitely return to Hector's kingdom with hope..’
royal fate.
Edwin Hector calmly accepted that heavy burden..
* * *
Just 10 days.
The scheduled time has come.
The main unit in Cairo, which arrived at the southern front, could not hide its anger at the flag of Hector waving in the distance..
“damn guys.”
“How dare you plant Hector’s flag on Cairo’s territory. I will surely tear you to death.”
Commander of the main unit.
It was Count Fabius..
He set up a base where he could see the rear camp and called the leaders to the commander's barracks..
Leaders arriving one after another.
However, they were not very polite even after seeing Count Fabius..
‘I can't believe that figures from the central government are directly participating in a war that is barely dispatched to the southern front and has little practical benefit. That probably means that their greed for Roman Dmitry is great. This war is not a fight whose sole purpose is to destroy Hector's kingdom. At the same time, it is important to secure Roman Dmitry's heart..’
That too.
It was the person of the Marquis Benedict..
Baron Thales, sitting on the right, was from the Kronos Empire, and Baron Brahim, sitting on the left, was from the Valhalla Empire..
over-the-counter war.
They had a special mission.
I hoped to persuade Roman as much as possible to get him on my side..
Count Fabius said.
“After Roman Dmitry joined, His Majesty King Daniel consulted with him and gave orders to destroy Hector's kingdom. Please wait a moment. The meeting will begin after he arrives..”
“All right.”
There was an awkward silence..
How much time has passed.
A soldier's voice was heard outside..
“Roman Dmitry has arrived.”
flutter.
the door opened.
hero of the southern front.
Roman Dmitry, the main character of this meeting, captured people's attention..
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