108fury
108At the edge of a cliff (2)
first way.
an hour ago.
Roman looked at the nobles and said this.
“Hector's kingdom needs time now. Whether you use the warp gate to receive support from your allies or to attract the Kronos Empire, you must secure at least 3 days for the warp gate to function properly. Therefore, there is no reason for enemies to overwork themselves. Avoid choices that will cause variables as much as possible, and it is highly likely that you will only fight to the extent of countering our attacks..”
Inside the castle walls.
Hector went into hiding..
If a high and strong castle wall could not be demolished at once, another way was to drag the enemy out..
“The first way is to create a variable. As a great warrior, I will apply to the Kingdom of Hector for a match..”
“It's reckless.”
“Hector's Kingdom now has a Butler.”
The nobles' reaction was negative..
butler.
who is he?
He is the leader of the Royal Knights of Hector and is said to be the epitome of a knight..
With his highly systematic swordsmanship and explosive 5-star aura, he defeated numerous enemies, and Butler, a commoner, enjoyed the honor of entering the royal knighthood solely based on his skills..
Although he is said to be refraining from external activities due to his age, Butler was a talented person whose name was recognized even on the continent..
blast furnace.
When Roman proposed a fight, the opponent's choice was obvious..
Count Fabius said.
“I am not denying that Roman Dmitry is strong. Since the time he defeated Hector's kingdom with two hundred men, there has been no one who can ignore the achievements of a man named Roman Dmitry. But isn't Butler the opponent? The Battle of Daejeon Temple is a double-edged sword. When you win, you gain momentum and can instantly defeat your opponent, but if you lose, there is no way to recover from the shock..”
“you're right. The opponent is none other than Butler. How on earth do you beat a 5-star swordsman? I understand Roman Dmitry's will, but I don't think he needs to take the risk..”
opinions were unified.
In order not to lose the talented man named Roman Dmitry, the three nobles came together for the first time and persuaded Roman..
to their reaction.
Roman laughed..
“Because of your reactions now, I think the first method is valid. Hector Kingdom. They are no different from us. Butler will be confident of victory, and since it is a fight he has no choice but to win, there is a possibility that he will forget his original purpose and accept my offer. That's the beginning of variables.”
this operation.
It did not end with simply proposing a confrontation..
Roman Dmitry suppressed the opposition of the nobles with a strong tone..
“Trust me. The moment I defeat Butler, cracks will appear in Hector's strong walls..”
* * *
and currently.
Hector's kingdom was shaken by Roman's proposal..
In response to the lack of an answer, Roman raised his voice..
“We have no grudges against each other. No, to be precise, we could be said to have been unilaterally harmed by Hector's purpose. But that's not the important issue. I do not want any more pointless blood to be shed, and that is why I want to end this war once and for all with the Battle of Daejeonsa..”
held out a carrot.
So that you can't help but react to the fragrant smell..
Roman said what compensation they wanted.
“If you win this fight. We will obediently accept the offer of Hector Kingdom. In exchange for the southern front, we will pay you as much compensation as you wish. Conversely, when I win, withdraw immediately from Cairo's territory. That is the only condition I wish for. We have already made a decision at the end of the meeting, and if you accept the proposal, we will accept the result no matter what it is..”
Murmur.
both sides.
There was an uproar.
It was an unprecedented proposal to end the war, and its aftermath was bound to spread in all directions..
‘butler.’
Hector Ranks 2nd ranked swordsman.
It's a strong opponent.
Roman had developed rapidly so far, but a five-star swordsman was still something that Roman Dmitry's body could not handle..
A short battle in the mountains.
That experience showed me just how strong Butler was..
It was an opponent I could never be sure of winning, but that made me excited to win..
‘This fight is worth risking your life for..’
The life of a fighter.
don't want comfort.
You have to fight constantly, and if you find someone stronger than you, you have to defeat that opponent to solve your true nature..
Cheonma Baek Jung-hyuk.
The peak of the Demonic Cult came from desire..
If Baek Jung-hyuk had settled for the present and wanted a comfortable life, he would not have thought of smashing the captain's head with a rock when he fell into cave 12 in the first place..
If you keep your head down, you don't have to take risks in exchange for your pride..
In a situation where he could live normally like everyone else, Baek Jung-hyuk always took one step forward..
It was still the same now.
If Butler is strong.
will surpass him.
I will trample on him and move on, proving my strength once again..
Roman shouted..
“I know what you guys are thinking. Now that negotiations with Cairo have collapsed, you will likely try to bring in outside forces to solve your country's problems. The Kronos Empire, which is eagerly targeting Cairo's territory, will try to take over the southern front even if it means paying a huge reward. However, sufficient time is needed to connect the warp gates. If you don't accept my offer. Even at the risk of damage, I will destroy the rear camp within three days. We will massacre all of you who dare to invade Cairo's territory, and torture those who survive until they beg you to be killed..”
It was a whip.
cornered the opponent.
By revealing the Kingdom of Cairo's options in advance, it revealed what their choices would cost..
“I will give you exactly 10 minutes. I hope you make a wise decision in it..”
took a step back.
no need to rush.
From now on.
It was Hector's kingdom's turn to choose..
* * *
on the castle wall.
Hector's soldiers murmured..
They pledged to risk their lives to resist, but the possibility of survival suddenly appeared and everyone saw one person..
It was Butler..
In people's eyes.
Butler approached Edwin Hector and said:.
“I will fight.”
“Not allowed.”
“Commander! Roman Dmitry already understands our intentions. Now that it has been discovered that they are trying to make a deal with the Kronos Empire, we don't know what variables will arise. Please trust me just once. I will cut off Roman Dmitry's head and return to find a way for Hector's kingdom to survive..”
It was a voice full of strong will..
Butler wasn't pushed out of his way..
He was truly ready to risk his life for Hector's kingdom, and Roman's offer was a temptation he could not refuse..
but.
Edwin Hector shook his head..
“It's not that I don't trust you. Butler, Commander of the Royal Knights of Hector. With your skills, I think you can definitely defeat Roman Dmitry. The problem is that you, I, and everyone here knows that. The Roman Dmitry we have experienced is not a child who cannot predict the future. We dare not look into the depths of the abyss, and we lost 700 of Hector's soldiers while being swayed by Roman Dmitri all night long. He is confident that he will win, so he has asked us to fight. I don't think he can take you down with his skills, but Roman Dmitry clearly has a plan..”
I don't know Roman's plan..
but.
I was just ruminating on the experience of defeat..
Edwin Hector could not accept such an obvious trap because he suffered a crushing defeat even when he was sure of victory..
Butler said.
“Commander. No, prince. Since joining the Royal Knights, I have lived my whole life serving the prince. What kind of person do you remember me as? Were you a coward who backed away for fear of defeat and didn't even challenge because you were worried about your opponent's trap? It is to be expected that Roman Dmitry has special plans. But I am the leader of the Royal Knights of Hector. From my experience, Roman Dmitry is a step below me, and I am confident that I will crush whatever he prepares..”
got down on one knee.
He appealed with a boiling voice and asked for Edwin Hector's consent..
In that enthusiasm.
Edwin Hector was speechless..
Butler is right..
Although he is older now, Butler was a more aggressive and strong man than anyone else in his energetic days..
numerous challenges.
I have overcome countless dangers of death..
After overcoming the process, Butler became a five-star swordsman and made a name for himself as a recognized strongman on the continent..
‘With Roman Dmitry's skills, he can never beat Butler. In that case, their only option is to set a trap and take Butler down. If that situation happens. Hector's kingdom gains justification. By calling the cowardice of our enemies into question, we can set the stage for getting what we want..’
I had a headache.
An acrid smell lingered at the tip of my nose..
When I think back to the moment we cremated the soldiers, I couldn't find the words to come out..
however.
Just as Butler was a precious person to him, a decision was needed to save Hector's kingdom..
Edwin Hector said.
“Promise me one thing.”
“please speak.”
“If you sense anything unusual, run away immediately. I don't want to lose you. can you promise me that?”
“All right.”
Butler stood up..
sunlight was pushed out.
The giant of Hector spoke with eyes that did not waver even in the eyes of countless people..
“Then I'll be back..”
* * *
Squeak.
the door opened.
At the sight of Butler walking forward, the battlefield fell into silence as if cold water had been poured on it..
one step.
one step.
I got closer to Roman..
When we finally got to a distance where it would be safe to attack at any time, Butler said:.
“I've seen a lot of crazy people in my life, but this is the first time I've seen someone like you. Let me tell you in advance. I will do my best. I don't know what kind of trap they have prepared, but if you went forward with a foolish attitude, turn back now. If you do that, I'll save your life..”
Zech.
drew the sword.
Even though he hadn't taken his stance yet, he gave off a cool vibe..
Roman laughed..
“I promise you one thing. The detailed justification is actually not that important to me. The moment I crossed swords with you on the mountain. I hoped to compete with you until the end. At that time, the situation was not favorable so I had no choice but to step back, but now I have created a stage where no one can interfere..”
Hector Kingdom.
I could see people worrying about my proposal..
understood.
Since it had already happened once, it would have been difficult for him to come forward willingly..
but.
There was no such thing as a trap in the first place.
“A sword is all I have. There is no plan to trap you, and I just want to see a battle with you. So do your best. If you kill me right here, you can get what you want..”
Moment.
Butler chuckled..
I expected it, but the other person always exceeded my expectations..
“crazy bastard.”
no more words were needed.
No matter who comes first.
Pak.
Papak!
They rushed towards each other.
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