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186angry counterattack (1)
people couldn't believe their ears.
With the war coming to an end, the option of opening the gates and attacking the enemy was never considered..
Baron Noel said.
“……That's impossible. Although they used their geographical advantage to defeat their enemies, the difference in power between the two sides was clear. The moment we leave the city gates, Cairo may suffer a blow that cannot be recovered. And even if the Kronos Empire is annihilated, what benefit will there be to Cairo? Even so, the kingdom's atmosphere is in turmoil due to the civil war, and I think now is the time to strengthen its internal stability..”
leaders of the west.
They recognized Roman Dmitry's abilities.
Watching him arrive in the West in three days, which was thought to be absolutely impossible, I realized why Roman Dmitry is called the hero of Cairo..
He is a person who cannot be judged by realistic standards..
My heart was wide open to Roman Dmitry, but I still couldn't agree to this plan..
Flora Lawrence.
Even she, who tried to keep quiet, supported Baron Noel's opinion..
“The last few days have been tough for soldiers on the Western Front. You must have been quite tired from guarding against the enemy all night, but opening the gate now would be tantamount to suicide..”
I saw Roman.
A man who caused great upheaval in his life..
Since he was never one to spout lies, he clearly emphasized how dangerous this was..
“The Western Front is a strategically important area. The priority here is not to kill as many Kronos Imperial forces as possible, but to protect Cairo's safety. Roman Dmitry. Your suggestion will not be prioritized. If the aristocratic faction of Marquis Benedict, who was in cahoots with the Kronos Empire, has been eliminated, there is no reason for the Kronos Empire to remain here any longer. It's probably a risk that will go away on its own, but is there any need to make a big fight out of it by disturbing the beehive??”
It was a valid argument..
the war is over.
As always, now was the time to focus on sorting out the aftermath of the war..
but.
“Is that really the best you think??”
Roman Dmitry.
Couldn't accept the general choice.
* * *
leaders of the west.
their words.
their reaction.
It was just like the king..
On the way to the Western Front, in a magical communication with Daniel Cairo, the King reacted with concern.
[……We will attack the Kronos Empire as soon as we arrive at the Western Front.?]
“yes.”
[This is a reckless decision. Even if the Kronos Empire attacked us, we do not have the authority to attack them in the same way. Defeating enemies with Mercury is a completely different matter. If they attack the Kronos Empire, which is targeting Cairo's territory, first, they will definitely use this incident as an excuse to induce conflict between countries. The truth doesn't work then. Regardless of who made the mistake first, the safety of the Kingdom of Cairo cannot be guaranteed the moment war begins..]
It was the reality of the weak..
Even if it's the same action.
Results differed depending on the logic of power.
Despite being criticized by the international community, the Kronos Empire always violated Cairo's borders, and Cairo never once responded actively..
It's not that I haven't had a desire for revenge..
Anger rose every time people died, but Cairo's survival strategy was to remain silent..
I understood.
It is a reality that a weak country has no choice but to accept, but the situation is different from now on..
“His Majesty the King. The Kingdom of Cairo experienced the pain of being torn apart by a civil war. The kingdom's army punished the rebels for a good cause, but the slaughter that occurred in the process was inevitably viewed as cruel in the eyes of the general public. We have a lot of homework to do in the future for unification of power. Once the remnants of the noble faction are completely cleared out, we will have to decide on the disposition of the empire's subordinates. At that time, what justification will His Majesty the King give to the people? Can you turn a blind eye to the Kronos Empire, which crossed the border and attacked directly, while pulling out your sword to deal with their subordinates? Massacre without justification cannot attract the support of the people..”
It was an ambiguous problem.
Kronos Empire.
They openly participated in the rebellion..
They invaded the border for Marquis Benedict, but the Kingdom of Cairo did not dare to touch them..
then.
What do the empire's henchmen do?.
Marquis Benedict's aristocratic faction declared a rebellion, so there was a justification for liquidating it, but does it make sense to liquidate the subordinates while not being able to touch the empire that actually led the war?.
If the civil war is prolonged, the dissatisfaction of the people is bound to increase..
It is said that the royal family, who cannot speak openly to the empire, leads the massacre within the kingdom..
“Cairo is faced with a choice. He unified the system of power by eliminating the aristocratic faction, and in the future he would not repeat the same mistakes as on the southern front. Now is the opportunity to gain the absolute trust of the people. Attack the Kronos Empire. Show them how wrong they were in their choice to join the civil war and invade our borders, and show the world that Cairo is capable of withdrawal. Even if our choice becomes a problem in the international community, there are not many opportunities to secure a cause as strong as this one..”
I put strength into my voice.
Immediately after ending the rebellion.
It was an opportunity to try change..
Roman Dmitry knew that the temperament of the kingdom should be changed in one major change, not in stages..
In a weak and weak country.
As one strong nation.
We had to show that we would not tolerate the atrocities of the Kronos Empire like before..
“The Kingdom of Cairo cannot be swayed by the empire forever. Just once. If Cairo sets a precedent that things have changed, from then on the Kronos Empire will have no choice but to be cautious about crossing its borders. We must not fear that this choice will lead to war. If the war is going to happen anyway, now might be an opportunity as the Kronos Empire is engaged in a dispute with the Alliance of Kingdoms..”
beyond the screen.
The King fell silent..
Roman Dmitry was a difficult subject.
He constantly put himself at a crossroads of choice and took on responsibilities that were difficult for him to handle..
one complete country.
It was Daniel Cairo's utopia..
Was she drunk on Roman Dmitry?.
After much thought, he made a decision for Cairo..
[You are right. In order for Cairo to move forward in the right direction, it needs to prove to the people that the royal family's decision is sound. The Kronos Empire invaded its borders. If we leave them alone, as they have openly shown that they participated in the civil war, the people will think that this civil war was simply a meaningless massacre for the sake of the power of the Cairo royal family. Roman Dmitry. I will give you full authority over this matter. Go west and pay the price for trespassing on the borders of the Kronos Empire..]
a weak king.
he showed his will.
Roman Dmitry looked at him and did the courtesy of a warlord..
“I obey orders.”
* * *
and currently.
Western leaders looked to Roman Dmitry.
When asked if that was the best, they showed mixed looks..
Roman said.
“Those of you who have served on the Western Front know the truth. Saying that there is no benefit in annihilating the Kronos Empire, saying that opening the gate and going out may cause danger, and saying that the soldiers in the West are very tired. They don't mean anything. Don't you all know this well? Due to the conflict with the Alliance of Kingdoms, the Kronos Empire's attention is directed to the south, and the enemies are unable to exert their full force here. Moreover, having lost a significant number of soldiers in the siege of the past few days, the Kronos Empire we face is weaker than ever..”
The truth I tried so hard to ignore.
lifted it up.
To those who did not have the courage to open the gate, the truth was shown before their eyes..
“Just one fact is enough to determine the actual benefit of this decision. The Kingdom of Cairo no longer watches the atrocities of the Kronos Empire. If we take bloody revenge on those who led the civil war by openly conspiring with the Marquis Benedict, the people of Cairo can live a different life than before. The belief that the Cairo royal family protects them. We must attack our enemies for that..”
Roman's words.
people were agitated.
Then I realized.
Roman Dmitry was a person whose thinking circuit was different from theirs..
While they hoped to find stability in the immediate peace, the hero of Cairo thought about the future of the new kingdom..
courage to open the gate.
Not an ordinary choice.
Because this was something that had never been allowed in Cairo's history, no one was quick to make a statement in support..
Nevertheless, his eyes began to burn with desire..
The words Roman Dmitry spoke set fire to their hearts..
A country like a country.
How long have you been wishing for this to be?.
If until now we had not been able to unite in a torn apart power system, things would be different in the future..
Like Roman said.
It was an opportunity.
The leaders' eyes were focused on one person, and at some point they waited for Count Vandenberg's command..
Count Vandenberg laughed..
the rumor was true.
Roman Dmitry was a man who brought about a storm, and Cairo would undergo tremendous changes because of him..
He said.
“So, what can I do??”
* * *
the meeting is over.
It was Roman’s will..
When told that a chase team would be sent as soon as daybreak tomorrow, Flora went outside and looked at the dark sky..
‘……Roman Dmitry.’
really.
He was a consistent man..
Even in the war with Barco, he chose a method that people had not thought of, and this time he showed the same attitude as before..
Even though I studied until the tactics book was worn out,.
Flora didn't have the courage to try to fight back like Roman Dmitry did..
Thump thump.
my heart was racing.
It's not a rational excitement.
As a fellow human being and someone who studied tactics, I wholeheartedly acknowledge how great Roman Dmitry is..
‘I've made a lot of progress over the years. I thought he was a little different now from when he was immature, but Roman Dmitry has improved to the point where I don't dare look up. How can he live like that? Whenever I hear about Roman Dmitry, I am always amazed by the choices he makes and his execution skills..’
she is.
I admired Roman Dmitry.
If it weren't for meeting him, I would still be living like a flower in a greenhouse, but now I was living an independent life and creating the life of a person named Flora Lawrence..
People no longer called it Lawrence's Flower..
In a situation that reminded her of Flora Lawrence, she was more than satisfied with reality..
past mistakes.
I still regret my immaturity back then..
But because I am who I am today because of that choice, I had no intention of denying what I had done..
but.
I felt a little disappointed.
I wanted Roman Dmitry, whom I met after a long time, to notice the change in me..
‘Tomorrow we will face the Kronos Empire on the plains for the first time. No matter how much the enemy's power has been weakened, the Kronos Empire is an opponent that cannot be taken lightly. Things may not work out as we think, and in the worst case scenario, we may be repulsed and the third cordon may fall. Today, let’s calculate the variables that will occur on the battlefield. Just because you follow Roman Dmitry's words doesn't mean you have to blindly trust what he says..’
Tonight.
There was a lot to do.
Flora Lawrence intended to participate directly in the war, and she needed to be fully prepared for it..
one mistake.
In the past, she may have made choices based on her mood, but now Flora is so thorough that she could be called a perfectionist..
It was then.
“……uh?”
far away.
I saw two men having a conversation under the night sky..
One was Roman Dmitri..
Another one was Rodwell Dmitry..
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