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185Hwa: Relationships in this life (3)
Childhood.
Rodwell Dmitry's life was not very happy.
Although he was clearly born a nobleman, his only older brother continued to embarrass the Dmitry family..
“I really don't understand. How can that guy and Rodwell be the same brothers??”
“Could it be that they are half-brothers??”
“What is certain is that Rodwell is also very pitiful. He has to live with the vulgar Roman Dmitry as his older brother for the rest of his life. If I were in Rodwell's shoes, I would have asked his father to kick Roman Dmitry out of the family..”
that day.
Roman Dmitry visited the ghetto.
It was to meet friends from his days as a commoner, but after playing late at night, he returned to the castle with a dirty face and a bad smell..
It was an embarrassing scene for the children of noble families who hung out with Rodwell..
They whispered so that he could not hear them, but their words were deeply embedded in Rodwell's heart..
then.
Rodwell Dmitry was also immature..
Although he had obviously lived his entire life as a nobleman, he could not understand Roman who was belittling his family's status..
‘Why on earth do you live like that? I don't know that we were once commoners, but now we are nobles. As it is not enough to try to live a life and dignity worthy of him, Roman only chooses to do things that make others laugh. I can't accept a person like that as an older brother..’
I was angry.
No matter what achievements you achieve.
I was labeled as being from a commoner background..
These were all rumors originating from Roman Dmitry, and Rodwell Dmitry could not bear the feeling of disparity..
It was from then on..
I am greedy for the position of successor..
There was a rumor that if Roman Dmitry inherited the family, Dmitry would go bankrupt, so he worked hard not to lose his position to him..
I swung my sword all night, and as Dmitry's successor, I visited the blacksmith shop I had no intention of visiting every day..
When I hit the steel.
Anger arose inside me.
Roman Dmitry.
I understood.
I was once a commoner, so I couldn't completely abandon the commoner's life..
But on the other hand, what about the younger brothers’ position??
The younger brothers, who were nobles from birth, were forcibly dragged back into the memories of their days as commoners because of one Roman Dmitry..
A world I've never experienced.
people pointed.
Rodwell knew what it felt like, and he wanted to make sure that at least his brother didn't feel that way..
blast furnace.
I had to become a proud older brother..
I worked hard to become an Aura swordsman and entered the Royal Academy..
A life that people look up to.
everything was perfect.
Until word came that Roman Dmitri had defeated Homer..
I profit.
Cooung.
The gate was opened.
Rodwell Dmitry went inside..
Blood was continuously flowing from the eye where the sword wound left a deep wound, and the body was so miserable that there was no part of it that was not injured..
It's a wonder he's alive and walking.
In a situation where even the cheers of soldiers on the castle walls could be heard, Rodwell Dmitry suppressed the memories of the past that kept coming back to him..
still.
I couldn't accept my brother's existence..
Unless I saw Roman Dmitry in person, I felt like I wouldn't be able to shake off the emotions that had been building up since I was young..
It was then.
People came out to meet us..
Count Vandenberg and his leaders.
And Flora.
Rodwell Dmitry walked in front of Flora even though his blood was dripping..
“My part is done. Will our plan succeed??”
a calm question.
I didn't care that I lost an eye.
Seeing the same look in his eyes as yesterday, Flora looked at Rodwell Dmitry and nodded..
“Yes, absolutely.”
a confident voice.
From now on.
It was time to lure the enemies into a trap..
* * *
Defeat at the Battle of Daejeonsa.
Kronos was not shaken at all..
From the moment they sent Osford out, the Battle of Daejeonsa was nothing more than a moment of entertainment for them..
Victory is a natural result.
Even if they were defeated, there was not the slightest doubt that they would be at a disadvantage in this war..
Rather, I felt angry..
Under the order of Count Fabio, commander of Kronos, a group of troops stepped forward..
“Get ready to flare.”
“From now on, we will tear down the enemy's walls with flares and wizards' attacks..”
It was as expected.
war mage.
they came out.
From the castle wall, Flora watched them with a nervous look on her face..
‘If the wizards are more than 300 meters away from the magic trap, you cannot kill them with one hit. Not only does the power get weaker the farther you get from the explosion range, but it is also clear that it will form a shield to protect you in the split second after it explodes. As planned, the margin of error is around 100m. If the wizards in it are defenseless and cast a spell, you can wipe out their entire existence in one blow with a magic trap..’
Jump and run.
the wizards moved.
their location.
It was ambiguous.
It was possible to pinpoint the opponent's location through a great warrior battle, but the miracle of standing on a magic trap did not happen..
Location approximately 150m away from the magic trap.
It wasn't a perfect situation, but that didn't mean Flora's plan went astray..
Count Vandenberg asked.
“Flora. When are you going to explode the magic trap??”
“A premature explosion can give enemies time to prepare. Magic casting is most vulnerable to the peak timing of magic manifestation. If you aim for that moment to cause an explosion, the wizards will be at least unable to fight due to the backflow of mana..”
“i get it. so that you give me a signal.”
“yes.”
My nerves were sharp..
first.
Moved the soldiers of Cairo.
By ordering them to attack from a distance, the Kingdom of Cairo showed that it was generally willing to respond..
Push shoo shoo.
arrows decorating the sky.
They didn't reach the wizard.
Most of the arrows fell before they could even get close, and the arrows that reached nearby lost their power..
It was then.
The energy of mana rose around the wizards..
Until their magic reached its peak, the wizards did not notice the presence of traps in the dense concentration of mana..
Hwaak.
Brightly Shining Mana.
That moment.
Flora shouted..
“It's now!”
“Explode it.”
Trap activation.
Just before the magic manifested, a huge explosion occurred near the wizards..
Kwaang.
Kwa-kwa-kwa-kwak.!
Cry rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
It wasn't the kind of thing you could react to..
Flora set up layer upon layer of magic traps at a specific location, and the chain of explosions completely wiped out the people around them..
The wizards' magic was canceled due to the tremendous shock..
They vomited blood due to the backflow of mana, and soon they had no choice but to face death from the explosion that hit them..
Flora's Plan.
It was a success.
The plan that began with the Battle of Daejeon eventually succeeded in eliminating Kronos' powerful weapon..
but.
“Those same guys. You're struggling so hard. Soldiers of Kronos, listen! The Kingdom of Cairo is currently unable to come to its senses due to the civil war. To those who dare to think they can stand against the empire, show them what the Kronos Empire is like.!”
“Wow!”
“attack!”
The order was given.
They only removed the weapon called the wizard..
Seeing the pitch-black sight of the enemies, dark clouds descended on the Western Front..
* * *
It was a truly bloody time..
Soon after, the imperial army stormed the castle wall, strapped on dozens of ladders and quickly climbed up the wall..
“Block it!”
“push the ladder!”
Cairo's soldiers struggled.
They pushed down the ladders that were climbing up like ants, and some soldiers used hot water and arrows to attack the enemies..
The advantage of Mercury was clear..
A significant number of enemies were eliminated before the Imperial forces could do anything, but this did not mean that the war ended in victory..
soldiers of the empire.
they didn't stop.
I climbed the ladder steadily, and at some point, beings began to enter the castle walls one by one..
puck!
One arrow pierced the enemy.
It was Flora.
Dressed in battle-appropriate attire, she aimed her arrows and dispatched the enemies one by one as they climbed the castle walls..
“Don't lose focus! The enemies have lost their wizard! It's a fight in our favor.!”
I screamed loudly.
blood and death.
Screams were heard from all directions..
There was no way to tell whether the screams were from the enemy or allies, but Flora was not shaken in the slightest..
Immediately after arriving in the capital.
Flora accepted two teachers.
One was a professor of tactics at the royal academy, and the other was a commoner known locally as a sharpshooter..
She experienced war in Lawrence..
The plan, which I thought was good in its own way, collapsed miserably due to a single flare, and looking back now, it was a truly complacent decision..
why.
Didn't you think of flare?.
No matter how financially unreasonable the opponent was, Flair's existence had to be considered unconditionally..
So I studied tactics.
It was to make a wise decision in the same situation, and the reason I learned archery was because I knew that war is ultimately a world governed by the logic of power..
No matter how plausible a tactic you plan,.
You need the power to actually move and kill the enemy..
Flora did not want to become a flashy commander, but rather wanted to become someone who joins forces with her soldiers to defeat the enemy..
My once pretty hands turned into a mess.
Although her fingers were torn and calloused and ugly, she was not ashamed of her hands at all..
Because it is the fruit of effort.
The arrow that left her hand pierced the enemy's head with a white bullet..
puck!
“Never be pushed back! The moment the Western Front collapses, our families in Cairo will be in danger..”
the battle was fierce.
The Kronos Empire, which seemed poised to capture the castle at any moment, showed signs of being pushed further as time went by..
Again, this was a strategic success..
Count Vandenberg gave up the second blocking line and concentrated his troops here, and thanks to the concentration of troops in the west, he was able to remain unshaken by the Empire's attacks..
at last.
The Kronos Empire retreated.
The war was not won.
The first attack was just blocked, the war was just beginning..
next day.
Kronos' attack resumed.
They pushed their troops to the walls, came close to falling, and then ordered a retreat once again..
cliff edge.
It was my last breath..
The original plan was to last 5 days..
However, even after dealing with the wizard, the Western Front faced a crisis within three days..
but.
The third attack by the Kronos Empire was not attempted.
the reason was obvious.
Roman Dmitry's kingdom's army arrived on the Western Front..
* * *
Just 3 days.
miracle became reality.
Just when it seemed like time was running out just to end the rebellion, Roman Dmitry appeared on the Western Front..
leaders gathered together.
Count Vandenberg could not hide his admiration when he saw Roman Dmitry..
“……You are truly amazing. To put an end to Marquis Benedict's rebel army in just one day. Thanks to you, we also took a breather. If it had been even a little late, the fate of the Western Front would not have been assured..”
everyone agreed.
The Western Front did its best.
It clearly led to a perfectly ideal situation, but the problem was that Kronos' power was too strong..
meeting room.
There were some familiar faces to Roman..
Flora Lawrence looked haggard and had her hair tied up, and Rodwell Dmitry had bandages wrapped around his eyes..
They showed signs of agitation from the moment they encountered Roman Dmitry..
Although their eyes fluttered wildly every time they made eye contact, Roman Dmitry never once spoke to them..
I looked away.
said Roman Dmitry, looking at Count Vandenberg..
“Please gather your troops now..”
“……May I ask why? The Kronos Empire probably won't attack. The aristocratic faction of Marquis Benedict, who was in control internally, also collapsed, and the siege failed, so there was no reason to overdo it. According to expectations, there is a high probability that the enemy will clear this place and retreat within a day or two..”
the war is over.
It was Cairo's victory.
No, I couldn't call it a victory..
The Kronos Empire decided that there was no benefit and simply retreated..
however.
Roman Dmitry thought differently..
“Enemies have invaded Cairo's territory. Until now, Kronos was used to trampling and leaving as he wanted, but from now on, the Kingdom of Cairo will show a hard-line attitude towards the actions of its enemies. His Majesty the King has entrusted me with full authority over this matter. So rally your troops and prepare to open the gates.”
Count Vandenberg widened his eyes..
Roman's words.
I knew what that meant..
“We will pursue the enemies who return to the Empire and defeat them..”
A statement different from what was expected.
People in the conference room were shocked.
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