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176For a clear ending (2)
Drurly.
The Cairo Kingdom army was busy moving around..
The main frame for the launch device was moved on wheels, and the detailed parts were placed on a cart and began to be assembled one by one..
The troops on the walls watched the scene..
Although they didn't know what the kingdom's army was trying to do, they didn't seem overly worried..
“Are you going to use flare as expected?.”
Benedict's gatekeeper).
It was Cameron, the guard captain..
The use of flare is essential in siege warfare..
A powerful siege weapon that causes Mercury to lose its advantage..
If it were a fight between ordinary nobles, its use would be determined by wealth, but there was no way that a flare-up could not be expected in a civil war at the national level..
At a glance, it appears that the kingdom's military is moving to install as many as five launch devices..
After installation is completed in about 2 hours, the firepower emitted from that launcher will collapse the castle wall..
but.
Benedict was different..
‘Staying at Benedict Castle is one of the options I have been preparing for. By relying on heaven, we created a very strong magical defense on Benedict's walls. It has enough defense to withstand dozens of flares, and even if its durability wears out, it even has the ability to recover if you replenish mana stones. Cairo's firepower can never capture Benedict..’
usurpation of the throne.
This is the ultimate goal of the aristocratic faction..
They did not overdo it due to the fragile power system, but steadily prepared for a rebellion as time passed..
Magic defense is just the beginning.
Military training of soldiers was also carried out steadily, and various options such as plans A and B in case of rebellion were calculated in advance..
Of course, attacking first was also an option for the royal faction..
I hadn't thought about an alliance with Dmitry, but I didn't think that would change our plans much..
an unbreakable wall.
And an excessive amount of war materials have been secured..
Cameron trusted Benedict.
Thinking that there might be some anxious soldiers, he raised his voice..
“You all know that the commander of the kingdom's army is Roman Dmitri. He was the devil of the Southern Front and the best swordsman in Cairo who defeated Count Nicholas. But this is a national fight. Even if Roman Dmitry is strong, it is meaningless if he cannot overcome Benedict's Wall, which is formed by magical defenses installed from the sky. In the end, it means that in front of the high walls, you are just a human being..”
anxiety factor.
Roman Dmitry's existence.
Comforting those who seemed nervous, Cameron gave them a firm belief..
“Trust me. The enemies will not be able to overcome the walls, and the final victor will be our noble faction..”
Because there is a basis for faith.
Cameron's rants created a positive atmosphere on the castle walls..
* * *
It was when the Lovins appeared that people began to become agitated..
“……What are those guys??”
“I feel like I'm doing some trick..”
on the castle wall.
The noble faction's troops looked anxious..
The unexpected movement was ominous, but it did not show any particular restraint..
The safest area is behind the walls. As long as you were protected by the castle walls that formed a magical defense, there was no need to push yourself too hard..
time has passed.
The robbers, who had been preparing for a while, approached a person to see if they were finished..
“1Joe, we're ready..”
“2Joe, we're ready..”
their identity.
They were the wizards of Phoenix..
Felix, hiding his face with his robe, remembered what he heard from Roman a month ago..
“When the public ranking match begins, Dmitry cannot avoid being caught up in the vortex of war. At that time, I will intentionally push the enemies in and induce a siege. Felix. It is your role as Phoenix to take them down..”
a month ago.
While people were still enjoying peace, Phoenix began preparing for war..
Roman's Command.
I risked my life.
Thanks to Roman Dmitri, Phoenix revived the magic tower's secret power and quickly stabilized with full support. He was truly a benefactor of my life..
Phoenix was ready to do anything for Roman Dmitri, and when the order for siege was given, Felix and other wizards laughed with joy..
Wizard is the flower of siege.
Since they were given a role that they could play best, their goal from now on was to pay the bills..
Felix said.
“Our lord has given us a lot. Even silent animals recognize their masters and repay them, but we have not been able to do anything for our masters. And the time has come. Our lord has given us a mission that we can do best, and if we cannot do this well, there is no point in our existence..”
My voice became heavy..
Because of themselves.
Many people will die.
But once I entered the battlefield, I had no intention of backing down by citing love for humanity..
“Show it to your enemies. How was Phoenix able to occupy the position of the continent's 13th Magic Tower?.”
“All right.”
“I obey orders.”
the wizards moved.
Three people per launcher.
They immediately began generating mana, and the pattern engraved on the launcher glowed in conjunction with it..
Wow!.
‘Generally known flares have limits to their firepower. If you have properly prepared a magic defense system, it is not easy to take down the castle wall even with flares. But what if wizards amplify the power of the flare? Firepower exceeding the expected range can destroy the magic defense system based on flare..’
Resonating Mana.
Wizards gave power to the flare.
In particular, the mana of Phoenix wizards, which is based on the fire attribute, is perfectly integrated with flare..
yet.
Powwow!
puff puff puff!
A flare was fired.
The fireballs fired simultaneously exploded onto the castle walls..
Kwakwakwak!
Crumbling rumbling.
It was tremendous power.
The soldiers screamed from the impact that shook the castle walls, and they looked at the guard captain with embarrassed faces..
He said it was a defense system that could never be destroyed even by flares..
However, such a huge shock that it seemed as if the castle wall would collapse in an instant, even a simpleton who did not know magic could not help but realize that the situation was not unusual..
Kwa-kwa-kwa-kwak.!
Hwareuk, Hwarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!
The attack continued.
Depending on the mana the wizards generate, the burning flames create an explosion far beyond the normal level..
flower of siege.
It was the power of a wizard.
And among the 13 magic towers, Phoenix is the most specialized in firepower..
Rumbling. Rumbling..
“Guard Captain! The durability of the 1st magic defense is rapidly decreasing..”
“If things continue like this, I won't be able to last much longer! Please tell me the solution!”
Reports coming from all directions.
Cameron's complexion turned pale..
I never imagined that the kingdom's army would mobilize so many magicians..
‘Wizards belonging to the Magic Tower claim to be neutral. In fights between countries, they sometimes lend their power to the country that supported the Magic Tower, but in civil wars that occur within a country, wizards do not take part. But what are they? I don't know if it was just one or two, but as many as a dozen wizards joined the kingdom's army. Even if the King personally secured wizards, that number of people makes no sense..’
I was astonished.
a dozen wizards.
Beyond the scope of common sense.
Even the magic towers known on the continent have never once in history sent that number of people to fight in another country..
first.
I had to solve the problem.
As the attack continued, Cameron cried out, blood forming in his neck..
“Activate the emergency defense system! Even if it means pouring mana stones into the magic defense, protect it somehow so that its durability does not drop! Once the castle wall collapses, there is no turning back! We have to mobilize the ballista right now and destroy the launcher.!”
The light went down on fire.
An order contrary to long-term warfare..
War supplies would run out quickly, but Cameron could think of no other option..
* * *
Cameron wasn't the only one surprised by the turn of events..
Simon looked mesmerized as he looked at the fire-spewing launcher..
“……What the hell is this.”
wizards.
It was a power that even the Cairo royal family did not possess..
However, under the orders of Roman Dmitry, they were actively involved in attacking the noble faction..
It didn't make sense..
How on earth did they appease the wizards?.
I heard the answer from Chris..
“Not long ago, the Phoenix Magic Tower took up residence in Dmitri's domain. In general, the Magic Tower, which advocates 'neutrality', does not intervene in civil wars, but Phoenix belongs to a noble family. If Dmitri decides to become the Sword of Cairo, shouldn't the Phoenix Tower also help with that??”
In a calm explanation.
Simon was shocked..
According to what Chris said, it meant that a group of wizards called the Magic Tower belong to Dmitri..
‘13Dog's Magic Tower. Although it has lost its secret and has the fewest number of players, it is considered the lowest place, but it is still said to be the best on the continent in terms of firepower. A group that would receive a warm welcome wherever they go on the continent pledges allegiance to Dmitry..’
I got goosebumps.
if.
If Daniel Cairo had rejected Dmitry's offer, Roman Dmitry would have defeated the noble faction with his own strength..
It's possible if you have a wizard..
And when the tip of their swords was pointed at the royal palace of Cairo, it was clear that the high walls alone would not be enough to stop Dmitry's attack..
king's choice.
It was a godsend.
If I hadn't had Dmitri, I would have faced the monstrous Roman Dmitri and the wizards as enemies..
‘Heaven has not abandoned Cairo. we made the right decision.’
I breathed a sigh of relief..
The more we see Dmitri’s true character,.
Simon was convinced that the war would end in a Royalist victory..
* * *
the sun has set.
As the first battle concluded, Cameron reported the results with a devastated face..
“……In order to prevent the kingdom's attack, we had no choice but to use 30% of the mana stones prepared in advance. I'm really sorry. But please consider that the enemy has mobilized wizards. If I hadn't reacted quickly, Benedict's Wall wouldn't have lasted long and would have collapsed..”
this meeting.
No member of the Aristocracy could blame Cameron..
Didn't they see it too?.
Every time the flames on the castle walls caused a huge explosion, the nobles watching the situation from afar stamped their feet..
I was so completely overwhelmed..
Since it was impossible to imagine that the kingdom's army could have secured a dozen magicians, anxiety was growing that it might collapse without being able to hold out for even a day..
Fortunately, the attack was prevented..
But, like Cameron's devastated expression, there was no one who could take it positively that he made it through the day..
Marquis Benedict said.
“So how long can I last??”
“……The opponent has a dozen wizards. If you repeat the same attack as today with adequate rest, you will not be able to last more than ten days even if you replenish your mana stones elsewhere..”
“Ten days. Is that all you can endure?.”
It was hopeless.
Roman Dmitry.
His strategy was blatant..
He attempted an attack as soon as he arrived at Benedict, and immediately retreated his troops just as the wizards' mana was running out..
And then I got enough rest..
The noble faction's troops could not let down their guard even for a moment due to the attack that could come at any moment, but the kingdom's army did not seem to have any intention of attacking too forcefully..
Ten days like this.
It was completely the pace of the King faction..
The nobles would become tired while being attacked by magic, and there was no way to stop the troops that came as soon as the castle gate collapsed..
The initially planned appeasement of the imperial faction also came to nothing..
The process of conciliating them and gathering troops requires time, but the movements of the King faction were too fast and powerful..
at last.
There was only one thing the noble faction could believe in..
“Viscount Owen. What happened to Baron Winston??”
“We have now gathered the troops of the noble faction and have arrived near the entrance to the northeastern region. There is still a possibility of a reversal. If Baron Winston captures an empty Dmitry, he will not be able to force an attack like he is doing now, even as Roman Dmitry. Then, he just needs to buy time to attract the imperial faction..”
“The probability of failing to attack Dmitry is?”
“You will definitely succeed. Isn't Baron Winston a commander that the noble faction is proud of? With his abilities, he can easily destroy the northeastern region. The only variable is the possibility that Dmitry may have wizards, and dozens of wizards have already appeared in the process of attacking Benedict Castle. It is virtually impossible to have more wizards than that, and even if a variable occurs, it is unlikely that the result will change due to the difference in power..”
think about it.
The opponents are a ragtag group of people from the frontier..
With Roman Dmitry away, they had no way to stop the attack..
aristocratic faction.
Not all of them gathered at Benedict.
The army was divided into two, and some of the army followed Baron Winston to Dmitry..
Seongdonggyeokseo (聲東擊西)).
Benedict wasn't stupid.
After deliberately locking the castle to divert attention, they chose a clever strategy of robbing the enemy's main base..
Marquis Benedict showed a sharp look in his eyes..
“Deliver it to Baron Winston. This war cannot be lost. I will give you full authority over everything that happens in the process of overthrowing Dmitry, so command me to only bring about victory. The Cairo royal family is nothing more than a sand castle. If they only deal with Dmitry, who started the fire, the kingdom's army will have no choice but to falter..”
The noble faction was confident.
within the next 3 days.
If news of victory arrives from the northeast, that will be the start of a true rebellion..
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