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257Tue international conference (5)
There was silence..
As Count Fabius retreated, Edwin Hector asked in a voice that had not yet accepted the reality..
“……What do you think, King Redford? Do you really think Dmitri can wage war against the Kronos Empire on their own??”
It was a meaningless question.
Edwin Hector and King Redford.
I knew it was against common sense..
No matter what Roman Dmitry had done so far, it meant nothing if his opponent was Kronos..
King Redford said.
“I'm a little confused. Although he knows how absurd this is, Redford has already made his decision. Roman Dmitry is the benefactor of the Kingdom of Redford. No matter what choice he makes, Redford will share Dmitri's fate..”
got up from my seat.
I put off complicated thoughts..
“As Redford faces a time of upheaval, I have been thinking a lot about the future. The world is changing. In the near future, every kingdom on the continent will face a moment of choice. Will you prolong your life by clinging to the empire, or will you fight against them? Even though the choice to follow Dmitry may lead to destruction, Redford cannot accept the loss of meaning as a nation. So, Hector, decide your future. Now that Dmitry has declared war, the words we speak can never be taken back..”
It was heartfelt..
King Redford took the first step, and Edwin Hector, left alone, fell into silence..
‘What is the right choice for Hector?.’
Dmitry.
It is an ally of Hector..
That fact remains the same, but Roman Dmitry's methods were too bold and could have led to his destruction..
If there was even a slight chance of winning based on one's common sense, I wouldn't have worried so much..
Even Edwin Hector, who people call a genius, made a judgment in an area that he could not have dared to predict, so even though he had decided to follow Roman Dmitry, he could not help but be troubled..
Hector was driven to the edge of a cliff..
Knowing that one choice would lead directly to downfall due to continued famine and war, Edwin Hector thought about the numerous possibilities for this situation for a long time..
‘King Redford is right. In the future, Hector cannot be Cronus' dog..’
The cause of famine is Kronos..
Since Hector could not live under the same sky as them, it was clear that Roman Dmitry was the only hope..
then.
What should Hector do?.
As Roman Dmitry said, is it right to take a step back and wait and see the situation?.
‘In this case, we need to understand Roman Dmitry's intentions. Why didn't he attend the international conference? It's a simple problem. This is because it was judged that the Kingdom Alliance would not agree to the goal of taking revenge on the Kronos Empire. Then, in the current situation where Dmitry wants to take revenge by his own strength, there is only one reason to send us back to the international conference..’
expanded my thoughts.
Rather than passively accepting the situation, he thought about the best choice in the situation given to him..
‘The intention may be to bring out the sincerity of the kingdom union through a clear example that Dmitri alone can defeat Kronos. A situation that everyone thinks is impossible. Therefore, if Dmitry produces meaningful results even once, it is sure to cause a big upheaval unlike any before..’
My mind became clearer.
Even if this is not the correct answer.
I was confident that it was the choice for Dmitry..
I guess.
I felt like I had to attend the international conference again..
* * *
It was ironic.
The international conference that ended in disaster was carried out in the same way by the same people..
King Odelia said.
“What does that mean now? Dmitry's declaration of war has nothing to do with the two kingdoms. So now, Dmitri is going to wage war against the Kronos Empire with their own strength??”
My eyes widened..
When I confirmed the declaration of war, I thought I had done everything, but Edwin Hector said otherwise..
“We don't know the details either. After the last international conference, while waiting to meet with Dmitri, I heard that war had been declared against the Kronos Empire. So, I attended this international conference. Have you not heard anything about this??”
I hid my intentions.
He showed a clear attitude that he had nothing to do with this incident, as if he was unaware of Roman Dmitry's intentions..
The kings' expressions became serious..
In particular, King Odelia was shocked because he had no idea something like this would happen..
“Even if Dmitry goes crazy, he is definitely crazy. Even when the power of the kingdom alliance was not enough, he declared war on the Kronos Empire with his own strength. everyone. From now on, we must be alert. The Kronos Empire will never forgive anyone who points a sword at them. Since Dmitry originated from Cairo, this incident will surely lead to the destruction of both countries. The problem is that the fall of Cairo and Dmitry directly affects our union of kingdoms..”
kingdom union.
They were created to fight against the Kronos Empire.
Cairo and Dmitri weren't included in the first place, but that didn't mean their presence was meaningless..
“The moment when Kronos eats up the land in the northeast. At the same time as securing a bridgehead for continental conquest, they can now focus their energies on uniting the kingdoms without worrying about their surroundings. This means that if you had to be wary of the combined attacks of 'Cairo and Hector' during the war against the Kingdom Alliance before, there is no need to do so from now on. Hector will be unable to do anything because he is on the border with Kronos and Valhalla, and the Kingdom Alliance will not be able to avoid the Empire's attack. So let’s boldly abandon Dmitry. If there is any loss of power here, it is the end..”
It was the best decision.
King Odelia spoke of a way forward for everyone, but King Redford responded sternly..
“I refuse. As I said in the previous meeting, the Kingdom of Redford will share Dmitri's fortune. As we are not part of the Kingdom Alliance, we have no obligation to accept King Odelia's proposal..”
“Now is not the time to talk so tightly.!”
“Whatever you say is useless. Redford will prepare for war and await Dmitri's call..”
No compromise was allowed.
As King Redford laid the plate, Edwin Hector lit the fire..
“The same goes for Hector. If the flames of war intensify. At that time, I plan to step up for Dmitry..”
“this!”
King Odelia was furious..
Other kings also added their words, but King Redford and Edwin Hector did not accept the opinion..
this meeting.
It was a place of lack of communication.
I thought they had accepted the international conference for change, but the representatives of the two kingdoms only confirmed that they did not expect Dmitry's declaration of war and did not accept any compromise..
Then it was a really big problem..
Dmitri alone would never be a match for Kronos, so he had to prepare for the situation after their fall..
Jump up.
“Let's end this meeting! From now on, let’s find our own way to live together.!”
King Odelia's departure.
2nd international conference.
Once again, the leaders of each country failed to produce positive results..
* * *
It was a catastrophe.
Unable to find a way to survive, King Odelia became anxious..
“If it continues like this, it's all over. The moment Cairo and Dmitry fall, it will only be a matter of time before the flames of war spread to the Kingdom Coalition..”
I got annoyed.
Redford and Hector, what on earth can they believe in and follow Dmitri?.
No matter how much I tried to accept the situation positively, I couldn't understand their decision to put themselves at risk..
From now on.
Standing at a crossroads of choice.
In an irreversible situation, watching was not an option..
‘What if even the Kingdom of Redford is destroyed in this war? In any case, the threat of the Kronos Empire cannot be contained in the future with the power of the Kingdom Alliance alone. Ultimately, it is a situation that requires a choice. Either join forces with the Duchy of Dmitri to prevent their destruction, or find a way for Odelia to survive by joining powerful forces such as Kronos and Valhalla. We can no longer expect the current peace to be maintained..’
“Damn it.”
I was angry.
Roman Dmitry.
Beyond being stupid, he was a guy who didn't know the subject..
It is acknowledged that he was gifted with great talent as a swordsman, enough to defeat Barbossa, but declaring war on Kronos for revenge was a hasty choice..
Even people in the Kingdom Alliance, including myself, are not happy with the Empire's atrocities..
However, the continent’s history and past experiences.
Didn't they show us a clear result that they had to endure a miserable reality in return for once they kept their heads upright?.
It's not that I don't do it..
It was something I couldn't do..
The international conferences of countries other than empires were a legacy of our ancestors who struggled to survive somehow..
“……I'm sorry, but Odelia can't end like this. Even if it's servile, survival comes first..”
I closed my eyes tightly..
As disgusting and shabby as it may be, this was reality..
As a king.
There was a duty to look after the safety of the country..
As soon as King Odelia returned to the royal family, he contacted someone somewhere..
[What did you contact me about??]
beyond the screen.
Hearing Baron Charlton's words, King Odelia spoke with no hesitation on his face..
“……As of now, the kingdom union is over. So, please tell me how the Kingdom of Odelia can survive..”
that time.
Betrayal wasn't just Odelia's fault..
Kingdom of Umberto.
Of the three countries in the alliance of kingdoms, two countries except the Franks gave in to reality after much deliberation..
* * *
a few days after that.
At Rascal, a famous outpost east of Kronos, the guards looked up at the dark sky and chatted..
“I'll bet 1 gold that Dmitry won't last even a month..”
“one month? Aren't you overestimating Dmitry? This is war. How on earth could Dmitri, who was the size of a snot, survive for even a month? I earn 1 gold per fortnight. I guarantee that the moment we start an all-out war on the border, Dmitry will lose his motivation and raise a white flag..”
“Still, there is Roman Dmitry..”
“Well, that's the end for him. No matter how strong you are, how long can you endure alone?.”
Dmitry's declaration of war.
It was absurd..
Living as a citizen of the Kronos Empire, I never thought I would be the first to declare war against the Empire..
Is that why?.
People talked about this whenever they met..
Rather than worrying about the defeat of the Kronos Empire, there was a lot of debate about how long Dmitry and others would last against the empire..
Not a single one of them expected more than a month..
Since the difference between an empire and a kingdom is the level of heaven and earth, this did not require complicated calculations..
last few days.
Troops have arrived at Rascal one after another..
Within the next week, Dmitry will regret his words in the face of the Empire's overwhelming power..
It was then.
The moment the soldier was about to say something, a vicious hand hit his head..
Suddenly.
My head was bent..
It happened in an instant..
The soldiers on guard fell to the ground without even screaming a word..
And things like that.
It happened not only here, but throughout Rascal's border area..
“Targeted points secured.”
It was Chris.
Upon his report, Roman Dmitry emerged from the darkness and said:.
“It takes about 6 hours for the main force of the Kronos Empire to arrive here in Rascal. Our goal is one. Until then, kill as many enemies as possible.”
Kronos.
No, no one on the continent.
I couldn't even imagine Dmitry's first attack..
Roman Dmitry took the same route as Dmitry..
“Start the fire now.”
“yes.”
A night when everyone is asleep.
Dmitry set off the signal for war..
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