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203The Wheel of Fortune (3)
A week ago.
During her stay in Kairos, Flora Lawrence spent time with a professor of tactics who had once taught her..
widely.
A step forward for pawns.
Flora Lawrence, who tried to press aggressively, spoke without taking her eyes off the chessboard..
“Immediately after the battle at Kairos, Roman Dmitry headed to Castle Benedict with the intention of punishing the rebels. In the end, the decision was made to quickly end the rebellion, but in fact, there were many risk factors in that decision. First of all, it was a bold but very dangerous decision to define the Marquis Benedict's aristocratic faction as rebels and at the same time capture the leader of the imperial faction. It may have the effect of temporarily suppressing the imperial faction from intervening in the civil war, but if the battle at Benedict's Castle were prolonged, the imperial faction would certainly have intervened in the civil war..”
It was a kind of restoration..
Once a storm passes.
I slowly reflected on the series of situations..
Rather than looking at the results and being convinced that the process was right, we once again analyzed the process that produced the results..
The professor stopped the phone from moving..
Also, his gaze through the glasses did not stray from the chessboard..
“There is some truth to what you say. Just 3 days. If there had been just that much delay, the civil war in Cairo would have taken a different turn from what it is now. However, Roman Dmitry's judgment was bold and had a solid basis. He secured a weapon called the 'Phoenix Magic Tower', which the rebels had not expected, and deliberately drove them into Benedict's castle, thinking that he could capture it. What he intended was clear. He knew that if he allowed his enemies various options, the war would be prolonged, so he deliberately forced them to choose the option he thought was advantageous..”
widely.
Try to counterattack with a knight.
I raised my glasses and took a quick look at Flora..
“There is a difference between recklessness and boldness. The fact that he continued the plan without wavering even after the Kronos Empire intervened meant that Roman Dmitry was confident in his plan. And that determined the success or failure of the plan. Benedict's rebel army collapsed earlier than his strength could have expected..”
“So what do you think of the judgment that opened the gates? Although this decision was made to set a precedent that Cairo will not suffer, the cost of failure is very fatal. We have already eliminated the rebels and achieved the most ideal result. Was it really necessary to put the Western Front in danger??”
“I agree that it is a risky choice. If the battle outside the gates had been lost, previous victories would have been meaningless..”
The horses moved complicatedly..
Even while fighting fiercely, I analyzed the tactics in my head..
“But this time, Roman Dmitry's judgment was based on strong conviction. Confidence that he can handle the same variables as Knight Commander Gustavo. Moreover, since Kronos' power was easy to gauge due to the conflict with the kingdom alliance, the variables were not as big as suppressing the rebels as long as he could secure an advantage in power..”
widely.
The professor's words put pressure on Flora Lawrence..
It was at a disadvantage at first, but soon it took the form of eating the opponent..
“Flora. Roman Dmitry's bold judgment shone through in this war from beginning to end. It is definitely an area of experience that cannot be acquired from books, but Roman Dmitry skillfully led the war as he intended. To be honest, this is an embarrassing move. If you look at the results in detail, everything seems like a clever trick, but in reality, they were dangerous decisions that could have led to a downward spiral at the slightest slip. Regardless of the perfection of tactics, this war can also be said to have been created by Roman Dmitry's personal capabilities..”
widely.
Queen's Advance.
cornered the opponent.
“checkmate).”
Surrounded by enemy horses, Flora Lawrence admitted her defeat by laying down the king..
* * *
space left alone.
Flora Lawrence stared blankly at the chessboard..
My odds of winning against the tactics professor were 50/50, but I couldn't concentrate on chess because I was busy analyzing Roman Dmitry's tactics..
“……This is an area that cannot be learned from books..”
Professor's words.
I couldn't readily accept it..
Flora Lawrence did not know the life of Roman Dmitry.
Since he was someone I had once planned to have as my spouse, I looked around to find out what kind of person Roman Dmitry was..
There was no basis for the experience the professor spoke of..
Roman Dmitry clearly lived a life far from the battlefield, and suddenly, without any provocation, he transformed into a new person..
then.
“Is this the realm of talent?.”
There was no other way to explain it..
Roman Dmitry's actions.
From the battle with Barco to the southern front and the chaos in the northeast..
Flora Lawrence used the issues that caused a stir in Cairo as textbooks for tactical study..
I got goosebumps.
At first, I was simply amazed at what Roman Dmitry had accomplished, but as my eyes widened, I saw just how ridiculous things he had accomplished..
In particular, the actions on the southern front were perfect from beginning to end..
Edwin Hector's instantaneous actions after detecting his intention to occupy the warp gate ultimately played a decisive role in the Kingdom of Cairo's recovery of the southern front..
Meanwhile, Flora Lawrence studied really hard..
While studying the tactics of historically known great men, I learned that Roman Dmitry was not inferior to them..
‘How on earth is Roman Dmitry always able to make the right decisions in a battle where his life is at stake? After the war, I am convinced that his judgment was right, but I don't think I would have made the same decision at the time..’
she also.
Standing at a crossroads of choice.
As Danielle Cairo contemplates whether to remain on the Western Front with the promise of a promotion, her affair with Roman Dmitry throws her into great confusion..
If you think about it, what was the reason you headed to the Western Front?.
It wasn't just that he was willing to take the risk, he was convinced that in Cairo it was the best place for his development..
however.
Is it still the same now??
no.
The more I think about it, the more I look back on past events,.
I could see what was the right choice.
‘Let’s exclude human relationships and choose the best for my own development..’
then.
There was no need to worry any more..
* * *
a week after that.
On the day of the party.
In a deserted park, Flora Lawrence faced her father..
“Flora. Come back to the family.”
Viscount Laurence.
With his face slightly flushed from drinking alcohol, he spoke the truth he had been suppressing for so long..
“At first, I wanted to support whatever you wanted to do. It was an extremely irresponsible decision for your father to make you carry the family's burden, and I wholeheartedly supported you because I knew your reason for wanting to study tactics. By the way, do you know how anxious I feel every time the Kronos Empire invades my border? This father couldn't spend a single day in peace, afraid that something might happen to you..”
western front.
People call that place the dead line..
Although it was a place that others tried to avoid at all costs, Flora Lawrence proudly chose the West of her own will..
My heart was burning.
It was definitely not easy to endure with a woman's body on the battlefield, and my eyes kept getting red when I thought of Lawrence's Jin Ok-yeop suffering..
So I stubbornly tried to establish a friendly relationship with Dmitry..
I knew that if something happened, Lawrence would not be able to solve the problem on his own..
I saw Flora.
As a father, I couldn't watch her anymore..
“I won't stop you from doing what you want to do. I will not force you into an arranged marriage, nor will I tell you to live like the women of other noble families. but. This father is only within walking distance..”
I told the truth.
Flora knew her father's heart..
However, I couldn't go back into the greenhouse again..
“father. I experienced a lot on the Western Front. When I lived in Lawrence, it felt like the northeast area was the whole world, but in reality, that wasn't the case at all. Northeast area. No, not Cairo. I'm just a nobody on the Salamander Continent. The moment the Kronos Empire makes up its mind and declares war, we have no choice but to watch as the places we have lived in burn and people die..”
flowers in greenhouse.
I grew up seeing only good things in a limited environment..
If I had lived like I did back then, I would have closed my eyes and ears and ignored reality, but Flora today couldn't live like that..
saw and heard a lot.
this world.
The ever-changing situation suggested that peace would not last long..
“War has already become a reality. Signals occurring across the continent tell us that this is a problem that cannot be ignored just by ignoring it. father. How will Lawrence act when that time comes? In the battle with Barko, we were unable to protect ourselves, so we borrowed Roman Dmitry's power, but when war breaks out, we cannot find forces to rely on like we did then. The Kronos Empire wants to conquer the continent. They will destroy all forces opposing them..”
I faced reality.
Instead of looking away, I looked straight ahead..
In the trials to come.
Flora Lawrence wanted to do something herself.
“So, I need to experience as much as possible and develop further for that time..”
“Flora…….”
Leaving Kairos.
already made a decision.
Flora Lawrence looked at her father, who had sad eyes, and spoke in a firm voice..
“I'm thinking of joining Dmitry's army..”
* * *
next day.
When the aftermath of the party had not yet subsided, a situation occurred that made Dmitry excited..
Flora Lawrence's Visit.
Chris looked embarrassed as he faced her..
“……If I'm not mistaken, are you saying that you want to join Dmitry's staff now??”
“yes, that's right.”
It was a bold statement..
Not only that, Flora Lawrence added:.
“What I want is Roman Dmitri's direct army. The presence of staff will be absolutely necessary in the future war, and having experienced war on the Western Front, I am confident that I am a talent that the Dmitry family also needs. I have no intention of asking to be treated as the daughter of a noble family. I am willing to risk my life and sacrifice my life for Dmitri if you use me as a member of his staff..”
Chris scratched his head..
an unexpected situation.
Since Flora's fate was not something he could discuss, he spoke in a somewhat firm voice..
“It is not for me to decide whether to join Dmitry. Please wait here for now. I can report to your lord and convey your intentions, but I cannot guarantee that he will accept you..”
“all right.”
Flora reacted calmly..
Chris walked away..
I reported this to Roman Dmitry, and his reaction was different from what I expected..
“Flora Lawrence is a useful resource. If you accept it as a staff member, it will definitely do its job..”
battle in the west.
she proved her worth.
In a situation where the West could have collapsed due to Cronus' attack, the quick decision to deal with the wizard first led Cairo to an advantageous position..
Not only that, it gave strength to Roman Dmitry's opinion..
Thanks to this, Roman Dmitry was able to easily push forward his ideas, and it became an opportunity to think again about Flora Lawrence, whom he had once viewed in a not so good light..
There was no prejudice.
Despite his past, Roman Dmitry judged people based on what he saw and felt..
Flora Lawrence today.
It was clear that he was a useful person..
Moreover, since he was from the northeastern region, it was not an easy matter to find such resources among the limited manpower..
“However, getting her into Dmitry's army is a different matter. Tell Flora. One week ahead. She said that if she joins the training schedule and proves that she is worthy of Dmitry, then she will officially accept him..”
“All right.”
Chris followed orders..
Chris came out like that..
Ordinary people would see Roman Dmitry's words as approval, but his thoughts were a little different..
“……Does this actually mean that you will refuse?.”
Dmitry's Training.
Perhaps, this is a bit of a hard time for Flora Lawrence to endure..
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