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363The ending of the civil war (2)
The waiting time was long.
The Marquis of Belfir conveyed his intention to talk to Dmitri, but could not sit still for fear that something might go wrong..
The water has already spilled.
I wouldn't have known it if I hadn't contacted him, but from the moment I made the decision, I had to somehow create a path for my future life in my relationship with Roman Dmitry..
How long did I wait?.
Communication was finally established.
[Marquis of Belfir. What business did you contact me for??]
I was so embarrassed.
Roman Dmitry's cold voice once again reminded me of their relationship, but it was Marquis Belfir who I was disappointed with now..
Relationships so far? Pride as a person in power? The desire for survival suppressed everything..
“……Let me tell you my thoughts straight to the point. I do not believe that the reason Roman Dmitry spared my life was to show mercy. You must have clear intentions. I would like to share that intention and talk about the future. Of course, I know very well that I don't like it. But I am sure that a conversation with me will definitely benefit Dmitry..”
said in a strong tone.
In order to express himself, the Marquis of Belfir actively put himself forward..
[I don't like people who just talk loudly. I'll give you 10 minutes. Prove your worth in the meantime..]
Why?.
beyond the screen.
Roman Dmitry seemed to be looking down at himself with an arrogant look on his face..
I swallowed dry saliva..
The other party wasn't very friendly, but I still got a chance to speak..
That alone was reason enough to put my all into this call..
“There are some truths in Valhalla that are kept confidential. People believe that Emperor Valhalla, the 14th son, suddenly rebounded without any sign. That's not true. I also recently learned that the previous emperor had already expressed his intention to hand over his position to his 14th son through an official document. So, this means that it is safe to say that the special power possessed by the current Emperor of Valhalla originated from the previous Emperor. It is still a mystery why the previous emperor chose his 14th son and passed on the position through rebellion rather than the normal way. What is certain is…….”
paused.
After inducing the other person's expectations, I gave strength to my words..
“The dangerous rumor that the Emperor of Valhalla might be related to Kronos is not true. I, too, do not know the exact truth about the Valhalla Emperor or the level of his special power. Even though I have served the Emperor of Valhalla for a long time, he is still a difficult person, but I know quite a few truths that others cannot know. Not only that, there are many nobles who follow me in Valhalla. Those who fear the Emperor of Valhalla usually rely on me a lot, and thanks to this, my power is at a level that can have a tremendous impact on the current situation in Valhalla..”
It was a weakness of the reign of terror..
The Emperor of Valhalla practiced coercive politics without caring about the opinions of his subordinates, and as a result, the Marquis of Belfir naturally formed a power..
If the emperor's power had been intact, such power would have had no meaning..
but.
It was different now..
In a situation where the emperor's status was shaken, the nobles of Valhalla had no choice but to listen to the words of Marquis Belfir..
“I won't ask for much. When the rebels overthrow the Emperor of Valhalla and declare a new era, please help me maintain my current power. I don't think it's a very damaging business for Dmitry and the rebels. Instead of giving up part of it, this is an opportunity to take control of this tense battlefield at once..”
His remarks were persuasive.
last few days.
Contemplating countless repercussions from his judgment, Marquis Belfir thought about ways to persuade Roman Dmitri..
And I concluded that it was quite possible..
It is well known that Roman Dmitry treats his enemies cruelly, but from the moment he was spared, he believed that there was an exception, contrary to popular rumors..
I did the best I could.
Now it's Roman Dmitry's turn.
Just as I was waiting for a positive answer, I heard something perplexing over the communicator..
[I heard the story well. But I had no intention of accepting you from the beginning..]
* * *
Moment.
My heart sank..
What does this mean?.
I had no intention of accepting myself from the beginning..
Embarrassed, Marquis Belfir stammered:.
“Well, what do you mean? If there was nothing you wanted from me, there would be no reason to keep me alive in the Imperial Palace of Valhalla. If you killed Belfir, the center of Valhalla's power. Roman Dmitri would have clearly benefited from the fear that would spread among the nobles of Valhalla..”
With that confidence.
I heard a magic communicator.
Because I believed I had what I wanted, I spent several days thinking about coming up with an attractive offer..
[You overestimate yourself considerably..]
laughed.
Same picture as now.
expected.
Although it was intentional and guided, he painted a different picture from the Marquis of Belfir..
[I do not reject those who face reality and cling to the powerful. I believe that such groups are a necessary part of becoming a great nation, but I have clear standards for how I treat people. Did you cross the line or not? Is there room for forgiveness or not? Marquis of Belfir. What criteria do you think you meet??]
“That's right…….”
I was speechless.
past events.
My bad relationship with Dmitry came to mind..
Starting with the attempt to assassinate Cronus by inviting him to the Valhalla festival, the Marquis Belfir had a significant influence on the series of processes that led to Kronos being summoned..
I chewed my lip in an ominous mood..
If you think about it, the Marquis Belfir could not be seen as having anything to do with the Kronos Warp incident that made Dmitri angry..
then.
Why did you keep yourself alive?.
No matter how much I thought about it, I couldn't find the answer to that question..
“What on earth do you want from me! Please tell me the truth!”
I shouted out of frustration..
And the answer that came back shocked him..
[As you said, you are a being of considerable influence within Valhalla. So I kept you alive. I have created a deep distrust between you and the Emperor of Valhalla, and I have created a situation where you cannot return to the Emperor of Valhalla..]
from beginning to end.
it was intentional.
It didn't just end with a division due to distrust, but I also pictured the situation after that in my head..
[Fifteen days from now. I will send a record of my communications with you to the Emperor of Valhalla. What are you thinking and what suggestions did you make to me to take down the Valhalla imperial family? I will reveal all the contents of the magical communication we exchanged. Marquis of Belfir. Since you have influence, I thought there was a better way to do it than to have blood on my hands. And the fact that I induced your actions is not that important. The Emperor of Valhalla, who will hear this magical communication, will express his anger at your sincerity..]
I was in shock..
On the bewildered Marquis Belfir, Roman Dmitry forced a harsh truth..
[So, from now on, in order to survive, do whatever you can to overthrow the Emperor of Valhalla. If the power of the Valhalla Emperor is still alive after fifteen days. To the Emperor Valhalla, not to me, you will surely die..]
* * *
Tuk.
communication was cut off.
Marquis Belfir shouted urgently, but Roman Dmitry did not bother to continue the conversation with him..
“People become desperate when they are pushed to the edge..”
Marquis of Belfir.
Accepting him is one way..
However, even at that time, the Marquis of Belfir must have thought about the emergency and constantly thought of ways to survive..
So I blocked the escape route..
If defeating the Emperor of Valhalla was the only way to survive, he had no choice but to gather all his strength to achieve his goal..
And above all.
I didn't really want to save the Marquis of Belfir..
The mercy shown by Roman Dmitry was enough to keep him alive for a few more days..
Self-respect (中之亂)).
I laid a board.
In a situation where Valhalla is destroying each other from within, the Valhalla Imperial Family will experience a truly unprecedented crisis..
‘Will the rebellion succeed??’
Hernad's Rebels.
people rioting.
Dmitry's Allied Forces in the North.
Coalition of Kingdoms on the Western Front.
Finally, to the traitor within.
the picture was perfect.
It's enough power to take down most countries, but my thoughts changed after experiencing the Emperor of Valhalla firsthand..
‘Marquis Belfir told the Emperor of Valhalla that there was a mysterious truth. What it is cannot be determined even by Hao Wen's intelligence, but what is certain is that he is much more powerful than revealed. He can turn the tide. Just as Kronos mobilized unknown power like the wizard of the 8th circle, the Emperor of Valhalla will not fall like this..’
I was sure.
Meeting at the Imperial Palace.
The Emperor of Valhalla chose to run away, but there was no fear of death in his eyes..
It was a narrow difference.
In a situation where he could have died if he had made even the slightest mistake, his indifferent and empty eyes looked at Roman Dmitry without wavering..
In his past life, Roman Dmitry had experienced people like him several times. Beings who are nothing could never look like that..
blast furnace.
The possibility that the rebellion would fail was calculated..
Since Valhalla has been pushed to the extreme, whatever the outcome will be, it will be directly linked to Dmitry's benefit..
‘There is only one variable that can occur from now on..’
Kronos.
Only their intervention will be able to save Valhalla from the abyss of chaos..
* * *
a few days ago.
Cairo Western Front.
The commander there, the Marquis Vandenberg, watched closely the movements of the Kronos Empire army visible across the border..
“I guess it's strange.”
last few days.
Valhalla was truly a crucible of chaos..
If the Kronos Empire wanted to solve the problem of Valhalla, the normal response would have been to immediately cross the border and attack Cairo..
It is said that there was great damage from the last ceasefire negotiations..
If it was a union between Valhalla and Kronos, there was no reason for the Kronos Empire to just sit by and watch..
however.
there was no big change.
The Marquis of Vandenberg felt rather ominous at the sight of troops moving only in the name of training..
‘The Kronos Empire is a warlike country. There is no reason for a country of scoundrels who held their opponents accountable even when they committed mistakes, to bow down to this level after a single defeat. They clearly have some kind of conspiracy. I don't know what it is, but it's not something I'll be happy about just because the Kronos Empire is standing by..’
western front.
In the meantime, I experienced all kinds of dirty things with Kronos..
With his instincts strongly warning him, the Marquis of Vandenberg immediately contacted Roman Dmitry..
[Kronos, I think we need to figure out their intentions..]
The game has changed.
It is not a passive attitude that waits for the enemy to make a move..
Now he was actively trying to disrupt the enemy's plans..
a few days later.
On Roman Dmitry's orders, one person headed to the Kronos Empire..
* * *
Capital of Kronos.
The warp gate there lit up brightly..
Hwaak-
Cheokcheok.
Kronos' Soldiers.
They looked ugly.
The being coming through the warp gate now was one of the people mentioned as a dangerous person in the Kronos Empire..
yet.
Surrounded by light, a man walked forward..
“Wow. This is why long-distance warp is difficult..”
identity of the man.
It was Count Fabius..
He looked around and smiled..
‘That's right. The kids' eyes are so scary.’
To Kronos Empire.
He received orders from Roman Dmitry.
Even though he knew it was a very dangerous task, Count Fabius spoke in a harsh voice to the knight who came to meet him..
“I heard a rumor that Emperor Kronos has entered into rest. So, please direct me to whoever has the power to make decisions at Kronos. Ah, I'll warn you in advance, if you bring the kids who are not very good, we will return without delay. To be clear, you must be the one with the power to make decisions..”
I scratched my stomach.
With an absurdly bold attitude.
The expression of the driver who came to meet him became even colder..
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