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192A new landscape (2)
Every judgment has a basis.
Roman Dmitry confirmed past cases until he came to the conclusion that he would pursue and defeat the Kronos Imperial Army..
‘Kronos is a country where noise continues every year. They are always the first to invade other countries' borders and use force. What judgment would they make if they were attacked on the contrary? If I do not confirm this clearly, I may not be able to bear the cost of my judgment..’
continental history.
There were three examples to confirm what you wanted:.
The first was the conflict with the Kingdom Union..
The Alliance of Kingdoms refers to the four kingdoms in the south of the Kronos Empire, which, like Cairo, were not safe from the threat of Kronos..
So we formed an alliance to protect each other.
At that time, he was attacked by Kronos as usual, and the enraged knight of the Alliance of Kingdoms demanded an official apology from Kronos for brutally slaughtering the enemy leader..
The conditions were absurd..
The article in question expressed his opinion that he would be willing to go to war if he did not kneel down and apologize..
The same was true for the other two cases..
The Kronos Empire clearly made mistakes first, but there was absolutely no fairness in the process of deciding what was right and wrong..
Incidents in a similar context have occurred as many as three times in history..
That can be interpreted to mean that the judgment of the Kronos Empire is not simply accidental, but that there are clear standards for any situation..
‘The same thing happened to the Kingdom of Cairo. Their actions demanded an apology, and at some point, despite repeated invasions every year, there was no such thing as punishing the enemies. The cause of a fight between countries is important, but that is also meaningless in the face of the logic of power. The Kronos Empire is a country where common sense does not apply, and if proper revenge is taken in this war, problems will definitely arise..’
It is not a general judgment..
Roman Dmitry.
I learned what standards the Kronos Empire operates by..
It was the logic of the strong..
They were not unaware of the fact that they were wrong, but what was important to them was the fact that the weak dared to show hostility towards them..
Roman also knew because he lived the life of a strong man..
Even if people criticize whether it is the right thing to do, rule through fear is possible if the weak are severely punished for actions that cross the line..
So very slowly. The moment you take control of the mind of the weak, the weak cannot make general judgments and have no choice but to remain silent like a mute on honey, no matter what the strong does..
There is no turning back then..
Roman Dmitry knew the price of his judgment, but he felt he had to attack even more..
‘It's something you have to deal with someday. In order for the Kingdom of Cairo to move in the right direction at the crossroads of choice, it is necessary to take risks despite being aware of previous precedents..’
Looking at Baron Noel.
Roman said.
“Regardless of whether someone was right or wrong, the Kronos Empire has never once made a decision that was detrimental to the national interest. Same thing this time too. Even if they participated in the rebellion and crossed the border first, what is important to them is the fact that the weak Kingdom of Cairo opened its gates and unilaterally slaughtered Kronos' soldiers..”
“……So what should we do??”
Baron Noel's voice trembled..
I thought the war was over.
However, due to unexpected possibilities, he could no longer enjoy the joy of victory..
“Same as before. From the moment the decision was made to attack the Kronos Empire, the side that takes a step back in this fight has no choice but to bear the brunt of the damage. Then our choice is simple.”
If you don't intend to become a vassal state,.
Even if it breaks, I had to show a firm attitude for once..
“We must fight another war at the negotiating table from now on.”
* * *
It was as Roman expected..
When the battlefield was almost cleared, the Cairo royal family received a call from the Kronos Empire..
[As His Majesty's representative, I will state the position of the Kronos Empire..]
Affiliated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
It was Baron Charlton..
Looking at Daniel Cairo through the screen, he held his head upright..
[The Kronos Empire participated in this war at the request of Marquis Benedict. The justification for participating in the war was given by Cairo, and we simply agreed with their argument. This does not mean that our actions are necessarily right. However, when the subject of the cause, Marquis Benedict, was defeated, Kronos retreated his troops and expressed his intention not to continue the war any longer. But how did Cairo act? Not only did he open the gates and chase after Kronos to attack him, he also brutally murdered his country's valuable talents, Count Fabio and Commander Gustavo..]
“We were at war. Is it wrong to punish the enemy??”
The opponent is just a nobleman..
However, due to the fact that he was the emperor's agent, Daniel Cairo could not treat his opponent poorly..
this negotiation.
The kingdom's leaders put their heads together to negotiate a favorable outcome..
The plan was to resolve it as peacefully as possible, but the Kronos Empire's claims shocked Cairo from the beginning..
[yes. This is wrong. So we hope we get what we deserve..]
“That can't be possible. War against Kronos was not our intention. We were attacked first, and our choice is nothing more than a justified counterattack. But I hope you get a fair price. If Kronos comes out like this, we have no choice but to raise this incident officially with the international community. And Cairo was thinking of releasing the prisoners peacefully, but if Kronos continues to be hostile, we have no other option..”
came out strong.
Representing Cairo's voice, this time he did not want to back down..
[Do whatever you want. Raising the issue to the international community does not change the fact that Cairo provided a justification for entering the war. And Kronos will not accept any negotiation at the cost of the lives of his captives. From now on, I will give you two options. There are no other negotiations.]
It was a one-sided notice..
Silenced the opponent's mouth and revealed the empire's thoughts..
[We want Roman Dmitry punished for the brutal murder of Count Fabio. In return, I will receive one arm. If Roman Dmitry comes to the Empire, offers his arms, gets down on his knees and apologizes. And if you release all of Kronos' prisoners, the Kronos Empire will no longer have a problem with this incident. That's the first option. If you reject the first option, the second option is all-out war with Kronos. Negotiation is not permitted. The period is ten days. Please come there in person and state your position. Otherwise, Kronos will immediately declare war against the Kingdom of Cairo..]
With those words at the end.
Baron Charlton cut off the communication without even hearing a reply..
Tuk.
* * *
cairo royal palace.
Everyone attending the meeting was shocked..
I was lost for words in my tangled mind, and I didn't dare know how to accept this reality..
It was unreasonable.
The Kronos Empire forced them to make a choice even though they knew how absurd they were spouting out..
simon said.
“His Majesty the King. The Kronos Empire is not making this offer to accept an apology now. From Roman Dmitry's abilities shown on the battlefield, it is clear that he is trying to eliminate in advance any threats that may become a threat in the future..”
It was certain.
Roman Dmitry.
It was a being beyond the boundaries of the kingdom..
Cairo, which had always shown unconventional thinking and an attitude befitting a weak country, showed a different move than before with Roman Dmitry..
Plus, he killed Gustavo..
If the testimony from the scene had reached the Kronos Empire, they would have been wary of Roman Dmitry's overwhelming force..
only mid 20s.
Roman Dmitry defeated Gustavo.
It was not simply a result of victory, but an overwhelming victory that dared not guess his strength..
The apology was just a justification.
Daniel Cairo gritted his teeth at Kronos' blatant attitude..
‘We suffer this humiliation because our national power is weak..’
own father.
The previous king was a person who pursued peace..
Daniel Cairo also inherited his father's kindness as he grew up seeing such a person, but when he faced the cruel reality, he realized how irresponsible his father was..
The king shouldn't have done that..
If you were faced with a cruel predator like Kronos on the border, you had to have a strong national power just to survive..
the problem is.
It's already late.
Reality struck, and Kronos was forced to make an inevitable choice..
Eyes focused on Daniel Cairo.
In a situation where he couldn't give any advice except Simon, Daniel Cairo said with a stern expression:.
“Roman Dmitry is the hero of Cairo. He has done something for Cairo, and everyone in Cairo, including those here, knows it. But what would happen if we abandoned such a being in order to live? It may be safe for now. But that's it. The Kronos Empire will use this incident as an opportunity to cut off our limbs, and there will no longer be people willing to sacrifice their lives for the kingdom. Because there is a precedent called Roman Dmitry. Cairo has no choice but to collapse naturally..”
It's a risky choice..
Kronos was not a being who would spit out empty words, and his decision might actually lead directly to war..
but.
In the future, in the new Cairo, there will be no factional fights that threaten the country, nor will there be any neglect of talented people who dedicate themselves to the country..
Even if the result is destruction.
That was Cairo's share..
At least as the king of a country and the person who approved the decision to attack Kronos..
Daniel Cairo did not evade responsibility.
“Bring in Roman Dmitry right now. I will discuss this matter directly with him..”
* * *
two days later.
Roman Dmitry enters the palace.
Daniel Cairo could not express his hardships for Roman Dmitry on the Western Front..
“……This is what happened. What should I do with this??”
I asked honestly.
Kronos' Proposal.
In a situation where the criminal's brain could not readily come up with an answer, someone was needed to suggest a new direction..
Roman Dmitry said.
“From now on, it is time for a new landscape. The Kronos Empire is aware that their proposal is beyond common sense. However, the reason for forcing this ridiculous choice is probably to deal with the existence of me while correcting the status of the empire. If we accept Kronos' offer, the future in which Cairo will be absorbed into Kronos' vassal state is inevitable..”
“I don't know that either. However, the option of asserting strength is not an issue that we can ignore. As you said, if Kronos wants to straighten the status of the empire, he will definitely carry out one of the options because of what he said..”
The first one fell apart..
Then the second.
It was an all-out war against Kronos..
Even assuming that Roman Dmitry was the best swordsman on the continent, there was no way to defeat the empire with Cairo's power..
Roman Dmitry.
From the moment I first decided to attack, I found the answer..
“There is a way for me to avoid war while also taking care of the practical benefits. Please send me as an envoy to the Kronos Empire. I will go directly to the empire and solve this problem..”
“It is not allowed. The Kronos Empire wants to punish you now. However, if you go directly into a limb, in the worst case scenario, you could lose your life..”
Roman's suggestion.
It was bold.
As he said, the problem could be solved, but it was not possible to send Roman Dmitry away..
That is an irresponsible judgment..
We must share responsibility for the decision, but Roman's suggestion was tantamount to passing the responsibility on to us..
It was then.
One of the people in the palace.
A man who was listening to the conversation stepped forward and raised his voice..
“May I say something??”
“speak.”
“Roman Dmitry knows how to solve this problem. And His Majesty the King of Cairo believes that Roman Dmitry's visit to the Kronos Empire is a dangerous choice. then. Wouldn't it be okay for someone who can properly convey Cairo's opinions to leave for the empire? I think that if there is someone who can speak with such eloquence and perfectly implement Roman Dmitry's plan, Cairo will find the most optimal agreement..”
this plan.
Roman Dmitry intended to execute it himself..
Just as Daniel Cairo took responsibility for the decision, he also did not think differently..
however.
When Roman identified the owner of the voice, he realized that his words had power..
Daniel Cairo also.
We nodded to an appropriate agreement..
“Count Fabius. Does this mean that you will personally leave as an envoy for Kronos??”
“you're right. I will represent Cairo and convey Cairo's message to the evil Kronos Empire..”
raccoon of kairos.
He opened a new route.
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