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245Fire, death) (5)
a few days later.
Contrary to expectations, there were no additional attacks from the Kronos Empire while heading to the trading city..
Once I found a place to stay.
After ordering the soldiers to rest, Roman Dmitry checked whether the warp gate was in use, and a familiar scene unfolded, almost like déjà vu..
“……Sorry, warp to Adelian is not possible. As you know, Valhalla is currently on high alert as the shadows of the Kronos Empire invade its borders. To prevent them from escaping through the warp gate, warping to other countries has been completely banned, and if you are going to Dmitri, the only way is to move to the vicinity of Paulo and travel on foot..”
Not possible).
In the answer that came back, Roman Dmitry read Valhalla's intentions..
‘Is this what it meant?.’
After the conversation with Rodriguez, he grabbed the horse's reins and said something questionable..
“Roman Dmitry. The only way for you to survive in Valhalla is to fully cooperate with Valhalla and give us the ‘justice’ of protecting you. If you were protected by the Valhalla Imperial Family, we would not be happy about your death. However, we are sorry to hear that you are refusing to accompany us. Try your best to the end. we will meet again soon.”
recent.
People's criticism of the Valhalla imperial family was strong..
The encounter with the Nokya led by Rodrigues ahead of the trade city was to prove that Valhalla made an effort to protect Roman Dmitri..
At the same time, they would have known that nothing would happen while they were in their care..
Even if you arrive at the trade city anyway, you can't move to Dmitri, and Kronos can just attack from outside the border..
blast furnace.
The only way Rodriguez mentioned was in the sense of fun..
What was visible to the Valhalla imperial family was not simply an acceptance of companionship, but a command to submit to Valhalla..
there was no other way.
The person in charge of the warp gate smiled kindly like he did at Marin..
“Do you still want to use the warp gate??”
* * *
Sanchez said.
“This is clearly a trap.”
tomorrow.
After getting enough rest, it was decided to move to the warp gate..
When told that he would cross the border of Valhalla on foot, Sánchez felt that something was definitely wrong..
“Although many things have happened in Valhalla, warp to other countries has never been banned except in times of war. But what does this mean? This is a blatant intention not to send Roman Dmitry back, and Valhalla is not responsible for Roman Dmitry's death the moment he leaves the border. It's no wonder what happens outside our borders. Even if Valhalla directly harmed Roman Dmitri, there are many people to blame for the death that occurred in a place without witnesses, whether it be the Kronos Empire or the Hector Kingdom..”
the intention was clear.
outside the border.
It was a dead place..
The reason why Valhalla stopped warping to other countries, even at the cost of astronomical losses, revealed its intention not to send Roman Dmitri alive..
From now on, public opinion had no meaning. As for what happens outside its borders, the amount of information Valhalla discloses will determine the truth..
Roman Dmitry said.
“Know. The moment I leave the border, Kronos and Valhalla will work together to take my life. Even if their relationship doesn't pursue perfect cooperation, right now they have a common purpose..”
“Are you still saying you want to cross the border??”
“okay.”
a firm answer.
Sanchez gritted his teeth..
I felt like I was going to burst out of frustration, but I couldn't solve Roman Dmitry's problem on my own..
It was hopeless.
He was proud of being a warrior of Valhalla, but now he felt so shabby..
“Sanchez. Going back to the history of Valhalla, before it became as corrupt as it is now, there must have been a crossroads where Valhalla itself decided its future. At that time, Valhalla chose to compromise with reality. The decision makers at the time may have thought it was 'a one-time exception', but the comfort and enormous rewards that compromise presents will never allow you to forget its sweetness. That's how Valhalla fell. It has become corrupt, and this country, at least from what I have experienced, cannot be called a country of warriors..”
Roman Dmitry emphasized one compromise.
If you want to reach the peak.
Precedents are important.
If you accept reality and give in to trials, you won't be able to overcome all the many obstacles on your way to the top..
Because every time, the comfort of compromise will come to mind..
“I am clearly aware that this incident was wrong. The hostility between Kronos and Valhalla stems from an unfair cause, and compromise with them means surrendering to power. Therefore, we have no choice but to take risks. To prove that there are beings that cannot be defeated even by the power of the empire. I am willing to take risks because I know the consequences of just one compromise..”
Moment.
Sánchez saw Roman Dmitri.
The cause this man spoke of was consistent with the will of the warrior that Valhalla historically emphasized..
It was certain.
Even if all the warriors of Valhalla, including himself, died, Roman Dmitri had to be saved..
“I will follow you too. For Roman Dmitry, I will sacrifice my life..”
“no. You remain in Valhalla..”
“but……!”
“Sanchez. The moment you cross the border of Valhalla with me, you become a witness to the corruption of Valhalla. Regardless of whether I survive or not. Everyone related to you will have no choice but to be eliminated to destroy evidence. It is a different matter from accompanying someone in Valhalla. Valhalla's delayed response may end up being criticized, but what happens outside its borders is a Valhalla secret that must never be known..”
the future ahead.
I drew a picture in my head.
Sanchez needed to be used for something more meaningful..
“Remain in Valhalla and rally those who remember the pride of warriors. At the southern end of Valhalla. I heard that Duke Vieto, once a powerful figure in Valhalla, was living a secluded life. Convince him and gain the strength to stand against the Valhalla Imperial Family. Later. What if Valhalla really makes the wrong choice? Then, a powerful voice is the only way to set Valhalla straight..”
Sanchez's eyes turned red..
In order not to forget this moment.
To remember the feeling of helplessness and not to repeat the same thing..
Roman Dmitry took a step back..
“You do your job. What happens from now on is up to Dmitry..”
* * *
next day.
Roman Dmitry and the soldiers left the border.
The people of Valhalla came out far and wide to cheer, but the further away they got from the border, the more distant they became..
Because they too have to live their own lives..
When about ten days had passed, there was no one in the sandy wilderness except Roman Dmitry and his soldiers..
It was then.
There were beings approaching from afar, creating sandstorms..
sudden.
Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
at the forefront.
A man grabbed the reins of a horse.
He appeared fully armed and was none other than Rodríguez, the leader of the Nokya who had encountered Roman Dmitri not long ago..
“Roman Dmitry. Long time no see.”
after that.
the soldiers arrived.
At first glance, there were thousands of soldiers, and the warriors of the green field looked ferocious, wearing armor decorated with animal fur. Valhalla's Armed Forces.
Deer deer were beings active on the front lines..
There was also a saying that if there was a problem in Valhalla, the first people to encounter it would be Nokya..
Dmitry's soldiers stopped walking..
As the confrontation took place, Rodriguez spoke with a face that did not hide his hostility..
“Didn't I tell you? That we will meet soon. From the moment Roman Dmitry accepted the invitation to Valhalla. No, from the moment the Count of Denver's life was taken. What happened now was expected. The Valhalla Empire does not forget its favor. If you had sworn loyalty to Valhalla, you would have enjoyed wealth and fame, but since you have shown hostility, I cannot send you away alive..”
Hostility was rampant..
In the vast wilderness.
There were no witnesses.
No matter what happened here, the people of Valhalla had no way of verifying the truth..
however.
“Kronos, Valhalla. The types of people who people think of as strong tend to stay at the top for a long time and become delusional. The illusion that they can always control the situation. Blind belief that you can always control what happens in the palm of your hand..”
Zech.
Roman Dmitry drew his sword..
Likewise, Dmitry's soldiers accepted the situation at hand calmly..
“was waiting.”
As soon as those words ended.
Kwarung.
Crumbling rumbling.
Troops from both sides rushed towards each other without regard to who went first..
* * *
festival stage.
Rodriguez's blood boiled as he watched the match between Barbosa and Roman Dmitri..
‘Roman Dmitry. Even though he's only in his 20s, he's shown skills that overwhelm Barbossa.!’
I was impressed.
A prosecutor from a weak country who was not at all wary was showing a competitive spirit that shocked everyone..
the spot.
Top ranking players, including Rodriguez, were present..
They each projected themselves into Barbossa's image..
If he had faced Roman Dmitri instead of Barbossa, would he have been able to withstand that destructive swordsmanship?.
Although Rodriguez was ranked 7th, one level lower than Barbossa, I thought it might be different for him..
As a stooge of power, Barbossa has been in charge of confrontations that pursue practical interests rather than the front line..
As a result, his actual combat ability was bound to be poor, and despite his reputation as the Twelve Swords of the Continent, Rodriguez thought that he had the upper hand in some aspects..
In the middle of the battlefield.
It was Rodriguez's world..
During the intense clash, Rodriguez's gaze never left Roman Dmitry..
Crying.
Crumbling rumbling.
He was truly a devil on the battlefield..
Roman Dmitry took the lead and slaughtered the warriors of the green field in one go even as they rushed towards him with an aura emanating from them..
The difference in numbers was overwhelming..
Even though the Valhalla Empire clearly had the advantage, Roman Dmitry and his soldiers did not show the slightest sign of fear..
really.
It was a funny sight.
In case there is no further explanation, the title Country of Warriors suited Dmitry..
‘A being that Valhalla calls a great warrior. It would be truly amazing if I could sever that existence's name..’
Valhalla's leadership.
They ordered us not to overdo it..
The distance from the border of Valhalla to Dmitry was quite long..
The plan was for Kronos and Valhalla to gradually eat away at Roman Dmitry's forces and kill them when they were completely weakened..
It was started by the warriors of the deer field..
According to the original plan, he should have fought and escaped, but Rodriguez's will to win couldn't stay still..
in my head.
Numerous possibilities were intertwined.
He pondered countless times about how to defeat Roman Dmitry, and finally rushed towards the battlefield..
Kwarung.
Crumbling rumbling.
only one possibility.
I thought of a way to defeat Roman Dmitry..
Although the opponent does not know his strength, he is able to do it because he has seen Roman Dmitry fight..
The warriors of the green field attacked Roman Dmitry..
In the frantic back and forth, Roman Dmitry had no choice but to reveal his weaknesses..
‘It's now.’
flash.
an exploding aura.
Rodriguez's secret skill was revealed, and he decapitated the opponent at a speed so fast that he couldn't follow it with his eyes..
But at that moment.
beetle.
“……?!”
Rodriguez's body shook..
I thought I had cut Roman Dmitry, but suddenly a burning pain arose near my neck..
My gaze was twisted..
Then I realized.
The fact that his head was cut off.
Taking on the challenge of something even Barbossa couldn't accomplish was nothing more than the arrogance of someone who couldn't face reality..
Phuwak.
Blood spurted out like a fountain..
battle on the border.
It was from the beginning that Rodriguez's death marked the beginning of a bitter fight..
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