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226angry valhalla empire (1)
Around that time.
All over the continent, rumors about Roman Dmitry spread..
“I heard that rumor?”
“what kind of rumor?”
“The Valhalla Empire is holding a festival to honor the souls of warriors again this year, and Roman Dmitri has been chosen as the opponent for Barbossa, the Twelve Swords of the Continent. This means that the Valhalla Empire has acknowledged the existence of Roman Dmitry. If even Barbossa is defeated, a top ranker outside of the Empire will be born for the first time on the continent..”
At first it was news of the truth..
The rumor that Roman Dmitry was dealing with Barbossa spread quickly among the people, but at some point, the content of the rumor changed slightly..
Even though the Valhalla Empire sent an invitation, Roman Dmitry did not respond..
The slight delay sparked doubts about Roman Dmitry..
“I'm scared.”
“It's worth it. Roman Dmitry is on a completely different level from the prosecutors he has faced so far. Although they defeated the continental rankers Butler, Count Nicholas, and Knight Commander Gustavo, they are clearly low rankers. In fact, even if they attack at the same time, Barbossa cannot be defeated. It's clear that Roman Dmitri's talent is outstanding, but it's impossible to deal with Barbossa already..”
“Of course it is. People talk about Roman Dmitry as if he is the greatest talent on the continent, but the continent is full of monsters even worse than him. Roman Dmitry is also just a frog in the well..”
People expressed their disappointment.
Roman Dmitry.
The reason he was recognized by people right away was because he never once avoided a fight..
In the fight that started with Homer and continued, Roman Dmitry was always in the position of the underdog, but contrary to people's expectations, he proved himself by defeating his opponent..
however.
This time I curled my tail.
I understand that the opponent is the opponent, but I couldn't help but feel disappointment at the difference in behavior from before..
Rumors abounded..
Words mocking Roman Dmitry.
Although there was still some time left until the festival, people had already decided that Roman Dmitry had run away..
Those rumors.
Soon after, it was also delivered to Roman Dmitry..
‘Valhalla is blatantly on the move..’
The intention of the rumor was clear.
It did not arise naturally, but Valhalla was leading to a situation that was advantageous to both parties due to the possibility of either choice..
If Roman Dmitry agrees to the fight.
They will inform the people of Roman Dmitri, who fell to Barbossa's sword, and seek revenge and raise the status of the empire..
Conversely, if you refuse to confront.
They will use rumors to tarnish your reputation..
People would ridicule Roman Dmitry's choice to avoid the fight as rumored, and it was only a matter of time before he turned into a coward just because he didn't fight..
Valhalla's methods were truly clever..
Although the confrontation between Roman Dmitry and Barbossa was very unreasonable in the first place, the situation was deliberately heightened and Roman Dmitry was not allowed to refuse..
a series of circumstances.
Roman Dmitry was not satisfied with Valhalla's intentions..
Take control of the situation?
By spreading rumors?
no.
I had planned to accept Valhalla's invitation from the beginning..
However, their confidence in criticizing Barbossa's victory in the first place was just annoying..
* * *
that evening.
Kevin found Roman Dmitry.
“My lord, may I know why I was excluded from the trip to Valhalla??”
This time to Valhalla.
Soldiers including Chris were included in the list..
The rest decided to stay with Dmitry, but the problem was that Kevin was included in the latter group..
Kevin, as usual, did not complain about Roman Dmitry's judgment..
I wouldn't hesitate if I were told to grab rice straw and jump into a fire pit, but this problem felt different..
I felt like I was excluded from being an object of trust..
Heading to Valhalla would certainly be fraught with danger, but Roman Dmitry, despite knowing this fact, expressed his intention that his sword would not be needed..
Special training in preparation for heading to Valhalla.
Kevin gritted his teeth and endured it..
I held on with the sole intention of helping Roman Dmitry, but I could not readily accept the choice of being excluded from the list..
If you say you don't believe in yourself, I will accept it..
It was true that Chris was stronger, and even if he felt angry and disappointed, he had no intention of going against his master..
but.
I wanted to know why.
In response to Kevin's question, Roman Dmitry said:.
“This trip to Valhalla will be a very dangerous journey. Kronos and Valhalla. For those who want revenge on me, this public departure of Dmitry is a golden opportunity to make an attempt on my life. They will definitely move. I know that they are trying to harm me in some way, but I have no choice but to accept what Valhalla has laid out for me..”
It's not a compelling reason..
Reputation didn't matter, but Roman Dmitry decided to go to Valhalla from the beginning because he thought it was necessary..
“In the war ahead, we must overcome a fight that seems impossible. They've done well so far, but dealing with a continental predator like the Kronos Empire is a completely different matter. If the. How do you think the soldiers would react if they encountered the Twelve Swords of the Continent on the battlefield? The value of the name alone will be intimidating, and the fear will spread throughout and affect the war. Therefore, only one precedent is needed. A precedent that the Twelve Swords of the Continent are not absolute. The belief that there is a being in the Kingdom Alliance, including Dmitri, who can defeat the Twelve Swords of the Continent. I decided it was necessary.”
Barbossa.
He was prey to precedent..
It will not simply mean defeating the Twelve Swords of the Continent and leaping to the top rank, but it will also serve as a reason to boost the morale of soldiers in the future war..
A war cannot be won alone..
Even if Roman Dmitry was a daily wager, the soldiers' propaganda had to be accompanied for a complete victory..
and.
Now that he was leaving for Valhalla, Roman Dmitry had a clear reason for leaving Kevin behind..
“The dangers of this schedule are not limited to me. The fact that I, who left Dmitry, was exposed to danger from enemies can also be interpreted to mean that Dmitry, without me, is in danger. That's why I need someone I can trust to remain in Dmitry. Kevin. I decided that you were the right person. What if the enemies are planning some kind of plan? The person who will produce the best results on the battlefield without me is you, Kevin..”
saying I believe in you.
That was enough.
The belief that it is you, not Chris, who will produce the best results..
The dissatisfaction melted away..
Kevin, who had a slightly sad expression on his face, clenched his fists with a determined expression as if he had never done this before..
“Thank you for your trust. I will do my best to protect Dmitry..”
bright face.
Kevin was such a simple human being..
* * *
a few days after that.
Roman Dmitry headed to Valhalla with his troops..
Even the warp gate did not allow direct access to the capital, so the first place we arrived was a city named Paulo, adjacent to the border..
There was no problem getting in because there was an invitation..
However, from the moment they entered Paulo, Roman Dmitry and his companions felt that Valhalla was different from other countries..
“I will conduct a brief body search..”
Paulo's guards.
They roughly read the invitation and checked various parts of the body to the point where it seemed a bit excessive..
While the people who entered in front usually took about 3 minutes to do so, over 30 minutes were spent checking their luggage..
Of course, nothing problematic was found during the search..
Since the minimum armament was within the acceptable range, the guards opened the way with a somewhat disapproving expression..
and.
“Please do not make a fuss inside. Paulo is not a city that welcomes outsiders..”
They spat out arguments until the end..
Paulo.
It was just as the guards said..
Inside, there were a lot of people with the unique bronze skin of Valhalla, and when they saw Roman Dmitry's group, they all looked at each other with displeasure..
The people who were soliciting customers did not talk to Roman Dmitry, and the people walking from the opposite direction suddenly turned around when they saw him..
if.
If they were unarmed troops their reaction would be different..
Rather than keeping a distance, Valhalla was known to the public to bump shoulders and argue..
“It's just as rumored..”
It was Chris.
Before leaving for Valhalla.
I learned more about the country I will experience in the future..
The Valhalla Empire was a fairly closed country..
Unlike the Kronos Empire, which grew rapidly by accepting various races, Valhalla formed the foundation of the country in the closed environment of the southern jungle..
Just as the bloodline of Valhalla was once maintained through incestuous marriage. They extremely ostracized people of other races except those from Valhalla..
Becoming an Empire.
Some parts have been alleviated, but that doesn't mean their essence has changed..
‘The race that is said to be the most difficult opponent on the continent is the people of Valhalla. It is a world where it is justified to be hostile to anyone not born in Valhalla, so outsiders are not welcome to enter this place..’
There was a saying in the world like this.
If it weren't for Valhalla's closed culture,.
It may have surpassed the Kronos Empire..
While maintaining some of its closed culture, Valhalla has achieved a power comparable to Kronos..
the problem is.
Despite knowing that fact, the Valhalla Empire did not send anyone to guide the guests..
* * *
An inn in Paulo.
Roman Dmitry and his group unpacked their luggage in a place with a shabby appearance and a worn-out appearance..
Other accommodations did not accept outsiders..
So, after struggling in vain, I was finally able to find a place to rest after offering to pay extra..
the inn's restaurant.
Roman Dmitry came down and drank some tea that didn't smell as good as the restaurant looked..
‘Regardless of inviting me, this probably means that the Valhalla Empire will not acknowledge my existence..’
Valhalla has a unique culture..
A culture that does not acknowledge others unless they have first-hand experience.
Valhalla did not send anyone on purpose..
I hoped that Roman Dmitry would prove his existence on his own and come to the capital where the festival would take place..
It was fun.
People's cold stares and rude reactions were an ordeal experienced by all outsiders entering the Valhalla Empire..
It was then.
“Hey, it makes the drink taste bad..”
bang.
table a bit far away.
A drunkard who was drinking there looked at Roman Dmitry with a somewhat heated face..
His companions also showed signs of disapproval..
From the moment they first entered the inn, they kept looking at Roman Dmitry..
“I don't know where they came from, but if they are outsiders, go up quietly and get some sleep. Don't be arrogant and try to hang out with the people of Valhalla in places where they eat and drink. I get angry whenever I see guys like you. As if you haven't suffered at all, your skin is pure white and glowing..”
The drunken man chuckled..
He made a fuss in front of Roman Dmitry..
There were soldiers, including Chris, behind them, but they seemed not to care about their ferocious force..
“Hey, can't you hear me??”
I put my face in.
The drunken customer became angry at the sight of him calmly drinking tea..
“This guy keeps ignoring people. Get the hell out of here. If you keep sitting on your butt, I'll pull you up by your hair and send you up. how is it? It'll be okay?”
Valhalla.
This was the situation they hoped for..
Racial discrimination commonly experienced by people in other countries.
In response to Valhalla's intention to gauge his reaction, Roman Dmitry put down his teacup and said:.
“chris.”
“yes.”
“From now on, let people know that we have arrived in Valhalla, as planned..”
“What kind of bullshit is that??!”
A drunkard intervened..
That moment.
sudden.
Chris grabbed the drunk by the back of his neck..
And then.
Wow!
As if to show off to people, I just slammed my face down on the table..
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