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271The Second Coming of Heavenly Demon) (3)
Once the Kronos Empire settled in the old castle.
30Since it was not possible to accommodate 10,000 troops inside the castle, only the main troops were brought inside and the rest formed a garrison outside the castle..
And the leaders were immediately called to a meeting..
The problem of securing food was resolved, but the situation, which was proceeding in an ideal manner, gave rise to new concerns..
The Duke of Bamford said.
“Tell me your thoughts about the current situation..”
asked for opinion.
When a conclusion could not be reached on one's own, it was necessary to borrow the power of collective intelligence..
The Duke of Bamford's flexible decision-making stemmed from his attitude of accepting opinions..
The people who had served the Duke of Bamford so far expressed their thoughts one by one, as if they were familiar with situations like this..
“Couldn't it have been an attempt at a blue-night tactic that failed? The Cairo and Dmitri alliance tried to trap the Imperial Army by abandoning the Western Front, but thanks to the commander's prediction of the enemy's tactics, they were able to take control of the Western Front without any damage. It is highly likely that the enemies did not think about dealing with Goseong's supplies as the situation was moving faster than expected..”
“My opinion is the same. After checking the food, there were no problems such as poison. It is clear that we were complacent in our preparedness here, thinking that we would not have been able to identify the existence of the old castle..”
opinions were unified.
In fact, it was a situation that could not be understood otherwise..
this war.
The difference in power was overwhelming.
With Kronos' strong men and 300,000 troops at the forefront, there was no chance of defeat in an all-out war against the Kingdom Alliance..
Therefore, the other party's choices had to be limited..
In a situation where all-out war must be avoided at all costs, that does not allow for time..
Even if Cortas was captured, the army of the Kronos Empire would arrive in the west at any time, and from then on there was no way to win..
It was a dilemma.
The only way for Roman Dmitry to win is to use the Blue Night tactic and take advantage of the one opportunity when his power is weakened, but even the slightest possibility has evaporated as he secures food for the castle..
In common sense, it was a complete victory for the Kronos Empire..
Even the leaders who followed Duke Bamford through numerous battlefields did not deny the fact that Kronos had an overwhelming advantage this time..
Is that why?.
The Duke of Bamford kept having strange thoughts..
The leaders say that the capture of the castle was a godsend, but they could not understand why Dmitry would launch such a reckless war in the first place..
Information about Roman Dmitry that we have learned so far. He was never the kind of person to bet on an unlikely war..
The Duke of Bamford said.
“If the. If what Dmitri really wants is to tie us up in a castle and force us into a direct confrontation.?”
“……that doesn't make sense.”
“It is realistically impossible. Are they crazy and want to start an all-out war with Kronos??”
The backlash came immediately..
Using Goseong as bait to tie up the Kronos Empire was an excessive assumption..
It was a common sense reaction..
But once the doubts began to linger, they never seemed to subside..
‘Roman Dmitry. What on earth are you intending??’
why is he.
Did you declare war solely on Dmitry's power?.
Unless the starting point of the question was resolved, I could not fully accept this problem in my mind..
Even until the meeting is over.
The Duke of Bamford's stern expression was unconvincing..
* * *
that time.
In other places too, conversations about Roman Dmitry took place.
Edwin Hector, King Redford, King of the Franks.
At a gathering of people classified as pro-Dmitri, the King of Franks reacted with concern..
“……The Kronos Empire has already collapsed the Western Front. Roman Dmitri has shown great success in capturing Rascal and Kortas, but shouldn't we send reinforcements quickly to avoid being pushed back? In a situation where it is clear that Umberto and Odelia will side with the Kronos Empire, being ambiguous could lead to our destruction..”
Roman Dmitry's actions.
It was shocking.
In the war against the Kronos Empire, it launched a preemptive attack and defeated Rascal and Kortas one after another, proving that it was not just a declaration of war..
It was an unprecedented event in the history of the Salamander Continent..
In a situation where the flames of war were spreading rapidly, the King of Franks wanted to lend his strength in some way..
When Dmitry collapses.
It was over then..
Just for choosing to be pro-Dmitri, the Frankish kingdom will pay a cruel price..
Edwin Hector shook his head..
“no. Not now. Roman Dmitri said he would prove that Dmitri's power alone was enough to take on the Kronos Empire. Perhaps it is a decision to show that this war is not impossible. So why not watch it? If Roman Dmitry proves his words with real results, then there will be no reason to fear the Kronos Empire anymore..”
“Still, I'm worried. Duke Bamford of Kronos is not an easy person..”
Redford was King.
In response to everyone's inability to let go of their worries, Edwin Hector spoke his true feelings..
“In fact, when I heard that Roman Dmitri had taken control of Korthas' warp gate, I was truly terrified. It's not because it's a special strategy. On the day of the proclamation ceremony of the Dmitry Principality, I went to visit Dmitry and heard a special story..”
The person I was talking to was Chris..
Now in the same boat, Chris brought up a topic that might interest Edwin Hector..
“My lord, my lord, has spoken of his approval of Prince Edwin Hector several times. Everyone thinks about the bold decision to attack the warp gate, but putting it into action is difficult. Since then, my lord has been studying warp gates. The reason was not specifically asked, but it probably means that Prince Edwin Hector's strategy was very impressive..”
It was a simple compliment.
What some people might find pleasant, came as a shock to Edwin Hector..
Edwin Hector said.
“The war on the southern front was a complete defeat for Hector. None of my strategies worked against Roman Dmitri, and I have never felt so devastated in my life. However, even in ‘Overwhelming Victory,’ Roman Dmitry is finding and learning elements that allow him to improve. That's scary. Even then, the untouchable being continued to whip me..”
Kronos and Dmitri.
At a crossroads between two options, Edwin Hector chose Dmitri..
Aside from the simple reason of his bad relationship with Kronos, he hoped that his experience would not turn against Roman Dmitri..
“I would rather avoid a hostile situation with Dmitri than with the Kronos Empire as much as possible. Such an experience is enough once in a lifetime. So, trust and wait. He must have a plan to turn things around, just like I did when I was defeated on the Southern Front, which I thought was a complete victory..”
believed.
what you experienced.
The devil of the southern front, Roman Dmitry of that day.
* * *
Roman Dmitry's journey was smooth..
Since Duke Bamford led most of his troops to the western front, the remaining troops in eastern Kronos were unable to stop Dmitry's attack..
In an instant, Eastern Kronos fell into the hands of Roman Dmitry..
Now, with the decisive battle against the Kronos Empire in Cairo territory ahead, Roman Dmitry ordered sufficient rest..
that day.
There was a man who couldn't sleep.
Under the moonlight, Kevin swung his sword alone.
Kwarung.
Crumbling rumbling.
In imagination.
The aura exploded..
Beyond the intensely swirling storm of aura, he could see Sven rushing towards him..
Kwaang!
face painted with pain.
After fighting head-on, Kevin's aura was shattered and he felt the pain of Sven's sword cutting through his body..
It was a painful situation just to imagine..
In a single blow, Kevin's body completely lost control, and there was no way for his crippled body to face a monster like Sven..
finished.
head flew off.
He analyzed his confrontation with Sven countless times, but the ending was always his death..
‘If I ever meet a strong person like Sven on the battlefield again. What can I do for my lord??’
does not exist.
It was an incredible feat for someone who was just a boy from the slums to reach the level he is now, so trying to become a 6-star aura swordsman was too greedy..
He didn't know that either.
It was natural that he was defeated by Sven, and defeating him with a coordinated attack was worthy of praise in itself..
but.
couldn't go to sleep.
When I thought of Henderson lying next to the hospital bed, I was filled with uncontrollable emotions..
‘I don't want to repeat what happened back then. If I collapse helplessly. As always, it is my lord's responsibility to resolve matters that I cannot handle. People say that Dmitry's actions were thanks to the people who followed the master, but the truth is that it all came from the belief that the master would solve the problem..’
swung the sword.
I summoned an imaginary Sven and rushed towards him as if struggling..
The results were disastrous.
Falling and rolling around.
At a time when everyone else was sound asleep, Kevin became a mess..
memory of that day.
I was so angry.
Uncontrolled emotions created a mental demon that created an insurmountable wall..
“Crumbling.”
red eyes.
Just when I was about to be completely consumed by the devil in my heart, someone's voice cut through the confusion..
“Kevin.”
It was clear.
Roman Dmitry's voice.
At the call of the being he longed for, his eyes that were shining with murderous intent returned to their original form..
* * *
No further explanation was needed.
Kevin's Wanderings.
was watching.
I heard that since joining Cortas, Kevin hasn't been able to go to sleep even for a moment..
My face was blank..
In a situation where Simma was blooming rapidly and appearing from the complexion, Roman Dmitry said calmly:.
“From now on, I have something to tell you..”
it's a little bit.
It was a story that Kevin could not readily accept and was far from his own problem..
“While analyzing the 'aura' that people talk about, I learned that the ways of this world have developed in the wrong direction. At one time, I thought that unleashing extreme destructive power through reckless outbursts might be a new way, but after dealing with the continent's strong players, including Barbossa, I became convinced that this was not the case..”
The day I learned about aura from Chris.
Roman Dmitry declared that it was a garbage method..
As time passed, I acknowledged that this was also a new branch, but I felt a sense of alienation during the confrontation with Barbossa..
The confrontation that day was a head-on test of one's strength..
How strong is the being called the Twelve Swords of the Continent in the world, and how many times will you be able to manifest your sword against him and defeat him?.
however.
Barbossa's swordsmanship had no foundation..
As the saying goes, swordsmanship must ultimately reach one goal in any way, and the way Barbossa used aura was simply the destructive power defined by the 6 stars..
A doubt arose.
If the destructive power of eruption is their basis, then the distinction between genders is meaningless..
Jungwon martial arts swordsmanship does not determine the winner based on destructive power alone..
Softness overpowers strength, and each person's own swordsmanship blossoms, creating a world called 'Jungwon Wurim'..
But I couldn't understand how the aura of this world was used..
Although magical civilization has made admirable progress, the history of aura swordsmen has been so patchy that it would be accurate to say it is poor..
at that time.
got confidence.
His swordsmanship is the best on the continent..
From the moment Barbossa was listed as one of the Twelve Swords of the Continent, there was no one in this world who could argue with the sword against him..
so that.
“In a life-or-death battle, the power of aura does not guarantee victory. You may have faced a wall that you could not overcome in your confrontation with the 6-star swordsman, but in fact, the existence of that wall means that you created it. If you can accurately understand the essence of aura and have the power to match it. Even if you are only a 3-star Aura Swordsman, it is not impossible to defeat a 6-star Aura Swordsman..”
There was a ripple in Kevin's eyes..
Roman Dmitry says.
It was a new world.
As he said, Kevin was ready to sacrifice his life if only he could have the force to defeat Sven..
Looking at Kevin like that.
Roman Dmitry said.
“The name of what I am going to teach from now on is called the Heavenly Demon Sword Technique..”
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