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195A new landscape (5)
It was a turbulent time..
At a time when the Kingdom of Cairo was rapidly changing, Count Gregory, who followed the Kronos Empire, was in prison..
At first, he held his head upright even as he was dragged away by the soldiers..
He was yelling that the empire would be quiet if he touched him, but as the days passed, he realized that the situation was getting worse..
“……Is that true??”
“yes. It's very chaotic outside right now. It is said that Roman Dmitry led his troops to Benedict and defeated the rebels once and for all. Although the Kronos Empire joined hands with the noble faction to attack the western front, the rebels collapsed so quickly that the empire seems to have no choice..”
“this.”
Inside the prison.
Gregory's man secretly passed on information..
My heart sank..
As a long-time rival of Marquis Benedict, I knew very well how well he had prepared for the rebellion..
In particular, Benedict Castle was impregnable..
Since he had destroyed such a place in one fell swoop, he realized that his life was also in danger..
last hope.
It was the Kronos Empire.
If they were to win and take over the western front, there was a possibility that they would come to an appropriate compromise with the Cairo royal family..
however.
“……Breaking news has just arrived. I don't really believe it, but it is said that the Western Front wasn't enough to defeat the Kronos Empire, so they opened the gates and followed them, killing their leader, Count Fabio, and Gustavo, the leader of the 10 Knights. What should we do now? Roman Dmitry has taken care of all the dangers in the kingdom..”
Moment.
My head was spinning..
Count Gregory sat down and thought of Roman Dmitry..
‘a monster.’
I knew he was an unusual person..
I had no idea that he, whose presence was so great that a small well called Cairo overflowed, would draw his sword against the Kronos Empire..
Even what I thought was an overestimation was an underestimation..
If the Kronos Empire takes a step back, the nobles of the imperial faction along with the rebels cannot guarantee their lives..
It was from then on..
Count Gregory had an anxious time..
In a situation where he didn't know when the death sentence would be handed down, he couldn't sit still in prison with a blank face..
And the day the prison doors opened.
As soon as he said the king's call, the guard spoke in a quiet voice..
“Count Gregory. The Kronos Empire did not admit their mistakes. Rather, he is demanding the arms of Roman Dmitri for the murder of Count Fabio and Commander Gustavo..”
In those words.
Count Gregory's expression brightened..
There was no way a person would die.
If the Kronos Empire had not retreated, there was still a way for him to survive..
* * *
Count Gregory was brought before the king.
He knelt down under the harsh hand and looked up at Daniel Cairo with a calm expression..
“Count Gregory. You disrupted the security of the country by conspiring with the Kronos Empire. Do you admit that fact??”
It was an expected question.
The moment you admit your mistake.
I would lose all my power, and maybe even lose my head..
but.
“I admit it.”
I didn't lose my confidence.
Looking directly into Daniel Cairo's eyes, Count Gregory raised his voice..
“It is a known fact that I follow the Kronos Empire. But is that wrong? Marquis Benedict rebelled and was rewarded for it. But not me. You haven't done anything, so why are you treating me like this??”
“How shameless you are. The fact that you admitted is enough reason to treat you as a traitor..”
“Your Majesty the King is clearly mistaken. Marquis Benedict is a man of Cairo, so it would be no problem to punish him for treason, but I have sworn allegiance to Kronos. Even though he is a nobleman in Cairo, he is not in the same situation as the Marquis Benedict. If you kill me right here. Do you think the Kronos Empire will stay still? They are predators. They are people who get very angry even when they kill an enemy commander on the battlefield. How do you think they will react to my death??”
changed my attitude.
There is no way to live servilely..
If you had the background of the Kronos Empire on your back, you needed to take advantage of it..
“His Majesty Emperor Kronos predicted bloody revenge. If you kill me, there will be a corresponding price. So why not send me to the Empire instead? If you can't get blood on your hands, at least eliminate the dangers of Cairo. It's for each other.”
Keep your head up.
I widened my eyes..
Even though he was on his knees as a criminal, he showed with his eyes that he was superior to Daniel Cairo..
The threat worked..
Daniel Cairo's expression distorted at the words spoken by Count Gregory..
‘……It's not completely wrong..’
Fabius returns.
I learned what the price of peace is.
Daniel Cairo showed concern for Roman Dmitry, but there was no way to solve the problem..
Something that protects the Royal Knight’s personal safety? it's no use.
The opponent is the Kronos Empire, a monstrous group that uses a swordsman stronger than Count Nicholas as an assassin..
so that.
I was overcome with guilt..
I am confident that it was the right choice for the kingdom, but it was unfair for Roman Dmitry to bear the cost..
From beginning to end. It was all a war led by Roman Dmitry..
If he had not defeated the noble faction and the Kronos Empire, Cairo would have been on the road to destruction. Although they could not throw a party for him, they made him pay by assassination..
there was no way.
Count Gregory touched the pain of Daniel Cairo, who was suffering every day..
imperial faction.
I want to wipe it out right away.
However, as I thought that my anger towards Roman Dmitri might increase if I did that, I did not hesitate to speak up. He was certainly a weak king himself. In a situation where he had to make a decision, his mind became complicated..
at that time.
Daniel Cairo made eye contact with Roman Dmitry.
* * *
It was a silent signal.
Roman Dmitry took a step forward and looked at the king..
“May I say something??”
“speak.”
“Emperor Kronos is not a man who will go back on his words once he has said them. If I said that I would accept blood as a price, they would definitely send people to assassinate me. But it has already happened. Apart from the problems you have to deal with from now on, what is there to be afraid of when you receive a warning of murder from your enemies? Count Fabio, Commander of the Knights Gustavo. They are beings whose name value is so heavy that they cannot be compared to people like Count Gregory. If so, please make a decision and ease Cairo's burden..”
Count Gregory was embarrassed..
Roman Dmitry cut off what he was about to say and raised his voice..
“From the moment the traitor was punished, peace in Cairo ended. His Majesty the King makes a choice for Cairo. Even if His Majesty's people die as a result, no one will blame His Majesty's choice if it was the right decision. There is no war in which no one dies. If you lose sight of something important that weighs your life, then the situation cannot be reversed..”
cairo royal palace.
The leaders here were speechless..
why.
Roman Dmitry is fearless?.
Even though the Kronos Empire openly predicted assassination, there was no fear in Roman Dmitry's voice..
Daniel Cairo swallowed dry saliva..
The weak king was constantly shaken, but tried to face reality until the end..
“Cairo owes a great debt to the Dmitry family. Although this choice will make me a target of assassination, the Cairo royal family will not forget Dmitry's devotion..”
I shifted my gaze.
Count Gregory.
Looking at him with a confused face, I let out a stern voice..
“Count Gregory. It wasn't enough that you had been in cahoots with the Kronos Empire all this time, but you dared to reveal the fact in front of me, thus tarnishing Cairo's honor. The chaos in Cairo arose from a single act of neglect. Marquis Benedict, Count Gregory, Count Denver. From the moment it turned a blind eye to those who wanted to take care of their own interests regardless of the safety of the country, Cairo fell into extreme chaos..”
“Your Majesty the King! What misunderstanding…….”
“Shut up!”
My face turned red..
Daniel Cairo.
The young king was not there..
Due to the continued trials and the opportunity of Roman Dmitry, something solid was created in Daniel Cairo's heart..
Decision as King.
Daniel Cairo showed a cold look in his eyes..
“Count Gregory. The traitor who put the country in danger is sentenced to death..”
* * *
Life was both easy and difficult.
Cairo suffered for a long time due to the torn apart power system, but Daniel Cairo's decision led to the execution ceremony..
Two people will go to the gallows.
At the end of the days of Count Gregory and Denver, those who had followed them were afraid and did not dare to raise objections..
Kairos Square.
people flocked.
Before moving there, Count Denver looked at Roman Dmitry with vain eyes..
“……I was so foolish. If I had recognized you as a threat to the empire from the beginning rather than someone to be appeased, I would have dealt with you before this happened. Roman Dmitry. If it weren't for you, the Kingdom of Cairo would have been torn apart and on the path to destruction..”
Count Gregory was speechless..
Unlike him, who looks at the ground with a face of despair, the Count of Denver has not yet given up his attachment to life..
“Pledge your allegiance to the empire even now. Right now, you may be under the illusion that you have achieved something great, but compared to the empire, you are nothing. Commander Gustavo? In Cairo, he is a man capable of surpassing Count Nicholas. However, by continental standards he is only ranked 78th. There are countless people in the empire who are stronger than him, or who cannot even dare to surpass him. Do you think you can handle such monsters? If they try to kill you and your family, are you sure you can stop them??”
My voice gained strength.
the king gave his verdict.
But he was confident that if Roman Dmitry changed his mind, he could return alive..
“Roman Dmitry. you are not stupid In life, one choice decides everything. If you remain a man of Cairo, all your future choices will be accompanied by hardships, but the empire can put wings on your back. Think wisely. Even if the irreversible river has already been crossed with Kronos, Valhalla still has a chance. And if my head is blown off, my relationship with Valhalla is over..”
It was the last conciliation.
but.
No answer came back.
The Count of Denver gritted his teeth and said with an evil look on his face:.
“The day will surely come when you will regret your choice today. Revenge is not just for the Kronos Empire. The Valhalla Empire will also pay with my life. Stupid guy. With just one choice, both major mountain ranges on the continent turned into enemies..”
Stand tall.
stopped walking.
this situation.
I was familiar with Roman Dmitry..
The words spoken by the loser were the same as before and now, and they struggled again and again, and when even the last bastion failed, they looked lost in the world..
Like Count Gregory who gave up everything.
Looking at Count Denver, who still believes he is right, Roman Dmitry smiled..
“I'm not looking forward to it.”
Just.
That was about it..
Last words for losers.
The Count of Denver was dragged away with shaking eyes..
And then.
Tuk.
Shake it off.
So, he died in front of people..
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