107fury
107At the edge of a cliff (1)
Roman Dmitry.
It's a name I've heard until my ears prick up..
Count Fabius was the first to welcome Roman before other nobles did..
“welcome. I have heard of Roman Dmitry's reputation. It is truly an honor to meet the hero of Cairo who defeated Hector's kingdom..”
I smiled brightly.
In response to the strong reaction that seemed as if they were going to hug Roman, the other two nobles who had lost the player spoke urgently..
“You are much taller than rumored..”
“That's right. A handsome man appeared, and for a moment I thought I had made a mistake..”
The atmosphere was friendly.
It may seem like a very enjoyable event from afar, but the three nobles did not back down at all to avoid being pushed out by each other..
It was clear what purpose each had..
Wouldn't it be clear that the nobles of the central government who control Cairo had a clear intention in coming down to the southern front, where there was no practical benefit?.
The master they served said.
“Whatever happens to the southern front is fine. The first priority is to gain Roman Dmitry's favor. Even if the war against Hector's kingdom is lost, the responsibility will go to the royal family, but if Roman Dmitry is lost to another noble faction, the balance of his power may collapse. He's a guy who can't be defeated even against five-star prosecutor Butler. Do whatever it takes to get him..”
A special order has been given.
Count Fabius glanced at Roman’s face..
It wasn't a polite thing to say.
I had no idea that Roman Dmitry, who is showing great progress, had such a young appearance..
‘Roman Dmitry is only in his mid-20s. He is also the eldest son of the Dmitry family, which boasts considerable power in the northeastern region. Although it bothers me that he comes from a family of commoners, Roman Dmitry is clearly a person who will enter the central government. And if I bring in talent like this, Marquis Benedict will use me more importantly in the future..’
This time too.
It was Count Fabius who struck the bow..
“please sit here.”
“thank you.”
“You may not know this, but I am the person who serves Marquis Benedict. I heard from Marquis Benedict that he had a connection with Roman Dmitry, so he directly connected me to the southern training center. At that time, he was considerate because he did not expect the signs of war, but he asked me to tell him that he was sorry that the situation had turned out like this..”
“no. I don't know that it wasn't intentional.”
“Haha, is that right??”
Even though it doesn't make much sense.
Count Fabius smiled brightly and answered.
“Still, Marquis Benedict seems to be very uncomfortable. Please set aside time later. In case Roman Dmitri is in danger, I have prepared a special gift for you. He is a star that will shine Cairo, so shouldn't he get hurt in a place like this??”
this meeting.
lost the topic.
They had to discuss overthrowing Hector's kingdom, but Count Fabius seemed uninterested in it..
It was the same for other nobles as well..
Seeing their greed openly revealed, they also added their words..
“I hope Count Gregory will contact you. I am sure you will find this contact very useful, Roman Dmitry..”
“The Count of Denver sent his family's soldiers. They will follow Roman Dmitri's orders, and they are ready to sacrifice their lives for him. Please put them to good use. I am not asking for anything in return, this is just a small favor from Count Denver for Roman Dmitri..”
did not hide the purpose.
Everyone took out the cards they had prepared and tried to win Roman's favor..
however.
Contrary to the expectation that he would naturally react with joy, Roman's expression gradually hardened as time went by..
“What on earth are you doing now??”
they.
I haven't really figured out who Roman is yet..
* * *
Meantime.
Roman never once hid his actions..
He made his presence known, and everyone rushed towards him with greed at the sharp awl sticking out of his pocket..
four forces.
four rounds of appeasement.
It was appropriate.
I planned to use the attention of those in power to gain time to grow, but people have to choose the right time and place..
Roman said.
“I am not so naive as to not know why you came to see me. Marquis Benedict, Count Gregory, Count Denver. Everyone came to me and asked for my loyalty, and I couldn't make a decision, so I put it off. One loyalty is a lifetime commitment. Therefore, I have no choice but to be cautious. Favors are truly appreciated, but this is not it. The enemies who attacked the Kingdom of Cairo are just around the corner. I am planting the flag on our territory and holding my head high as if to show off, but I don’t think it is right to discuss my future in this position..”
I didn't turn around and say.
on purpose.
Showed discomfort.
Roman knew that his words would ignite the other person's desire..
‘I brought the competition to the surface and revealed that I was worried. The fact that I am a loyal person who doesn't make hasty choices will actually make the other person anxious. It is necessary to always maintain an appropriate distance from the four forces. So that you can't give up on me. So that you want to occupy me somehow. And if you tell me clearly when you'll make a decision, they'll have no choice but to wait no matter what I say..’
grabbed the board.
Nobles in panic.
It had a definite impact on them..
“After experiencing this war, I realized that I was a frog in a well. So, after defeating Hector’s kingdom. I plan to challenge the rankings to become the best sword in Cairo. Please wait until then. I'll prove myself, I'll give my sword to one man.”
Cairo's best sword.
It was an attractive card..
Just hearing those words made the nobles' eyes boil with desire..
I didn't speak out hastily..
Roman had told them not to talk about him now, so they wondered how to report this to their lord..
“so.”
Sigh..
unfolded the map.
I changed the topic and looked straight into the faces of the nobles..
“How about focusing on the situation in front of you right now??”
* * *
the situation has been resolved.
Fierce competition was put aside for a while..
At Roman's suggestion, they planned a way to attack Hector's kingdom in earnest..
“If Roman Dmitry warns us, we must occupy the rear camp within three days. So is there any need to think about it in a complicated way? Jeonggongbeop. All you need to do is destroy the castle wall with flares, hang a ladder on the castle wall, and watch the battle from the front. Hector's Kingdom has about ten thousand troops. We have brought 20,000 troops, so even if we fight from the front, we have a good chance of winning..”
It was Count Fabius..
As it was the simplest strategy, there were obvious problems..
Baron Brahim said.
“I will not deny that the method of pushing in with the number of heads is the most obvious solution. But if that happens, the damage to our troops will be significant. The Kingdom of Hector has clearly made preparations for the flare, and Mercury is a fight where even a small number of people can take on many enemies. In case the siege fails. At that time, let alone finishing it within 3 days, we will have to fight an endless battle..”
“My thoughts are the same. Rather than such a simple method, we need a strategy to put an end to it..”
Opinions were divided..
There was no clear solution.
at last.
It is a fight to capture the castle..
No matter how hard I racked my brain, I couldn't think of a way to break down the solid walls and defeat ten thousand enemies without taking any damage..
It was a fight where damage was inevitable..
Still, I hoped to find an ingenious solution by taking advantage of the meaning of the strategy meeting, but as the meeting progressed, opinions gradually tilted towards the initially mentioned strategy..
Count Fabius asked.
“Roman Dmitry, what do you think??”
Moment.
Everyone looked expectantly.
A master who defeated 10,000 people with 200.
I thought that if it were Roman Dmitry, he might come up with a solution that was somehow different from theirs..
“My thoughts are no different from yours. The rear camp was initially fortified as the last bastion of the southern front, and from the moment it was taken, a long-term war was inevitable. After 3 days like that. Enemies will create various variables through warp gates..”
“……Are you saying there is no way??”
He looked disappointed.
As the expectations for Roman rose to the highest level, they were not met just by giving an ordinary answer..
like I told them.
There is no situational solution.
but.
“It's not that there is no way. From now on, I will tell you about two ways to quickly end the war. The important point in this strategy is ‘people’, not situations. I can't be sure the strategy will work, but I think it's worth a try if all-out war is unavoidable..”
That’s how Roman’s explanation began..
The nobles, who looked suspicious at first, soon became completely absorbed in Roman's explanation..
* * *
Dengdengdeng-
It was the sound of war.
Upon hearing the report that the Kingdom of Cairo had moved its troops, the soldiers of the Kingdom of Hector climbed up the walls in perfect order..
“hold your ground!”
“enemies are coming!”
far away.
I saw the flag of Cairo.
The sight of the enemies rushing in like waves made my heart chill, but the soldiers of Hector's Kingdom showed no signs of fear..
They have a duty to find food and return to their families..
The weight suppressed fear, and there was also a belief that a siege battle was a battle in which the defender had the advantage..
Cheokcheokcheok.
lined up on the castle wall.
The archers fed their arrows to their bows and were ready to attack the Kingdom of Cairo at any time..
“atmosphere.”
Edwin Hector.
he raised his hand.
The enemies are not in range yet..
Since firing arrows from a distance was meaningless, he waited for the perfect timing with a calm face..
It was then.
A strange situation unfolded before my eyes..
The soldiers of the Kingdom of Cairo split into two sides..
Instead of a magic weapon like a flare appearing there, a person walked forward..
‘……What is this.’
At first, I couldn't understand the situation..
Could it be a messenger??
Just when I thought that the Kingdom of Cairo might be trying to convey a message, I saw the man's face..
‘Roman Dmitry!’
Moment.
The expression turned cold..
Roman Dmitry left a huge mark on Edwin Hector..
A being who massacred up to seven hundred soldiers in one night and attempted to take his own life until the end despite the joint attack between himself and Butler..
My senses responded sensitively..
I don't know what the opponent's intentions are, but he is ready to attack the moment he gets within range..
one step.
one step.
Roman’s face became clearer..
As I was preparing to attack while raising my mana, Roman shouted in a voice full of mana..
“I am Roman Dmitri of the Kingdom of Cairo! I, Roman Dmitri, as a warrior representing the Kingdom of Cairo, challenge the Butler of the Kingdom of Hector to a duel.!”
Stand tall.
everyone froze.
That means.
It was enough to shock Hector's kingdom..
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