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462Tue Epilogue, New Days (6)
It was an absurd suggestion..
What he said while holding out a blank sheet of paper would never have been taken seriously if the other person had not been the Marquis Valentino..
‘Probably sincere.’
months ago.
There was an incident involving the Marquis Valentino..
There was a work of art he coveted, but the other person said he could never sell it because it was his father's memento. He wasn't lying to raise the terms..
In fact, since he is a person known to those around him for being very stubborn, I thought there was no other way for Marquis Valentino to do this..
a few days after that.
Marquis Valentino sealed the deal.
The other person had a ridiculous dream of having his own island, and I really bought Odelia's deserted island and offered it to him..
And that includes a villa where you can stay for the rest of your life. The other person couldn't help but roll their eyes, and people were talking about how brightly the other person smiled that day..
That was Valentino.
He, known as the greedy collector, now looked at Chris with serious eyes..
Chris said.
“I understand Marquis Valentino’s will. I know this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, but if you offer more than that, I can't accept it. It is not simply because of its symbolism as a sword bestowed by His Majesty Emperor Roman Dmitry. Even after looking at the performance of the sword itself, I am not confident that I will find a better sword than this in my future life..”
“I agree with that. But we will find an alternative.”
“Alternatives are not possible. If you've researched me, you know what I'm after..”
Ranking match held every year.
Chris was on stage every time..
Trampling on challengers who tried to take his place, he repeatedly took on the impossible challenge of surpassing Roman Dmitry..
Every time, there was something like a certainty that took over my mind. Even though his skills are lacking like this, he knows that if his sword performance is inferior, there is no chance for him to win..
Unlike Kevin, who couldn't sell anything because it was a sword given to him by Roman Dmitri, Chris's reason was purely practical..
blast furnace.
No matter what terms Marquis Valentino proposed, Chris had no intention of even considering this deal from the beginning..
“The closer the skills are to each other, the more the game is decided by just a single point. If that moment comes, I will forever regret selling the sword. I know how Marquis Valentino feels. If I sell this sword, I will definitely put the Marquis first..”
“……Will that moment ever come??”
“You don't know what's going on in the world, right? If I defeat His Majesty the Emperor and am recognized as the best sword on the continent, then I will not be concerned about the sword's performance..”
In those words.
Marquis Valentino's expression distorted..
It seemed like they were saying that there was a way, but everyone in the world knew how absurd it was..
“It's me, Chris. I thought he was a good person, but that's not true. If you don't like it, you say no, or something ridiculous like that..”
There was no need to calculate.
The moment that Chris talks about when his dream comes true will never come..
* * *
The commotion came to an end..
Marquis Valentino showed a sloppy reaction even before they parted ways..
“Chris. There will always be hardships in a person's life. When you're so tired that you take a moment to catch your breath, when you fall to the floor and think you can't get up anymore. Turn your head and look where I am. I will always be by your side, Chris. If Chris reaches out to me, I will gladly hold his hand and help him move in the right direction. Please keep in mind. I'm always on Chris' side. of course… … The price of this blind love is just one name: First No-Name..”
He was such a great person..
As I was breaking up with him, I thought to myself that perhaps because of his crazy side, he may have become the richest person on the continent..
Actually that was the truth.
If he had not encountered Roman Dmitry's sword, which fueled his desire to collect, Marquis Valentino would have lived in a well called Cairo..
I took a step back.
headed to the office.
After finishing the morning training, it was now time to take care of the work that had accumulated in front of one's name..
‘The relationship between Valhalla and Hector has been unusual recently. It seems that the bad relationship from the past continues. As Hector expands his power as a magic kingdom, he inevitably comes into conflict with the Valhalla Empire..’
It was a sensitive issue.
Chris and Kevin.
The two were part of an independent unit..
While Fernando, a member of the SS, was responsible for protecting the imperial palace, Chris and Kevin acted solely under Roman Dmitry's orders..
Chris does public work, and Kevin does secret work. As for the issue of Valhalla and Hector, it was necessary to prepare in advance for any emergency during Chris's work period..
just as expected.
I arrived at the office and had just turned over some documents when a soldier delivered urgent news..
“Chris! There's a problem. It seems like Hector and Valhalla are trying to get along.!”
Tuk.
I put down my pen.
Chris leaned back in his chair and showed a cold expression..
“okay?”
the world was peaceful.
But the fight for power was a separate issue from peace..
* * *
The conflict between the two countries originated from one incident..
a few days ago.
Count Khazri, who runs a business in Valhalla, made a deal with Baron Stuart, a nobleman of Hector. There were no problems up to that point..
Just before the deal was finalized, the situation started to get serious as Baron Stuart made a deal with someone else who offered better terms..
It was an ordinary problem.
Although it was a very common occurrence in the commercial world, Count Kazuri reacted with great anger at the other person's attitude..
“How dare a mere baron drink water to me?”
Nobles of Valhalla.
they are citizens of the empire.
Although they were defeated by Dmitri and things were not the same as before, they still had pride as an empire. Hector touched the reverse..
It was clearly a problem that could be overlooked, but Count Kazri felt that he was being ignored because of the fall of Valhalla..
It was an expression of inferiority complex..
As Valhalla's unique warlike tendencies revived, this anger could not be resolved except through violence..
Attacked Baron Stuart's carriage..
He disrupted the upward movement and hit Baron Stuart in the face, who was yelling, “What on earth is this?” Fortunately, there were no deaths.
If it had been 3-4 years ago, the incident would have ended like this, but King Edwin Hector, who currently leads Hector, reacted with great anger as soon as he was informed of this incident..
“This incident is clearly Valhalla's fault. Unless Valhalla personally apologizes for this, as King Hector, I will never remain silent..”
This is the current situation.
In the situation where Hector went from king to king, Count Kazri was belatedly losing his temper..
He was immediately summoned to the central government of Valhalla. He was naturally expecting a reprimand, but he heard something unexpected from the Emperor of Valhalla..
“Hang in there.”
“……yes?”
“This issue was not about to turn into a fight between countries. But why do you think Edwin Hector took the initiative to escalate this matter? He needs a reason. There is a plausible cause to directly cause conflict with Valhalla and somehow raise Hector's status..”
recent.
Valhalla and Hector clashed at every turn..
There was no special dispute.
As Hector expanded his power as a magic kingdom, problems arose as he no longer treated Valhalla the way he used to. It was a time to see each other..
If we take a step back from here, a situation could arise in which Valhalla, an empire in appearance, would be completely pushed out by Hector..
Count Kazri and Baron Stuart.
The two were just excuses..
When Hector escalated the situation by appointing Baron Stuart, the Emperor of Valhalla also stated that he could not step down..
“In this world ruled by Dmitry, the country that occupies the position next to him can enjoy wealth and fame. Cairo and Hector have secured priority in the continental war, but that does not mean their positions will last forever. Valhalla will definitely prove the might of the empire and take the place next to Dmitry..”
It was a strong voice.
I never intended to be hostile towards Dmitry..
however.
However, there was no intention to exclude power either..
“I will process as ordered..”
Count Kazuri laughed..
Valhalla is looking after you.
There was nothing better for him..
But the joy is short-lived.
As Valhalla did not officially handle the matter, Hector requested magical communication within a few days..
* * *
Beyond the communication screen.
Edwin Hector appears.
He, who had taken over the throne through formal procedures, looked at the leaders of Valhalla with a cold expression..
[There is no law anywhere in the world to attack another party just because a deal has not been concluded. It's a simple problem. Count Kazri made his mistake, and we hope for an apology for that. If you stick to your current attitude even when the answer is clear, Hector will have no choice but to doubt your intentions..]
He pointed out the mistake openly..
The atmosphere was cold and frozen..
In response to Edwin Hector's point, the Emperor of Valhalla, seated at the head of the table, opened his mouth..
“King Hector. This matter is a personal matter. If Baron Stuart had personally requested an apology from Count Kazri, we would have tried to work things out. But when Hector himself stepped forward, we couldn't do that. Even if Count Kazri was at fault, it was Hector's fault for making it a problem between countries..”
[So you're saying I can't apologize??]
“Yes.”
[Valhalla is now mistaken. Empires and kingdoms. Even though I show respect, its meaning has faded, except for Dmitry's empire. However, trying to ignore this issue just because we cannot accept Valhalla admitting its mistakes is ignoring us. Emperor of Valhalla. Do you really think this is right??]
crossed the line.
It was as expected.
Even if Hector had a cause, this was a matter of national pride..
“Don't cross the line anymore.”
[All right.]
Edwin Hector's expression became cold..
Negotiations broke down.
[Please don't regret this choice.]
Tuk.
Unilateral termination of communication.
As the screen turned black, Valhalla's leaders were left speechless..
* * *
“……Is this the right response??”
one of the leaders said.
Edwin Hector's last words.
left a feeling of anxiety.
He, known as Hector's Star, was not a person to be tolerated..
In a situation where the attention of the leaders was focused, the Emperor of Valhalla met their gaze with unwavering eyes..
“Valhalla is currently going downhill. The Continental War was lost, and we did what we thought was right and swore allegiance to His Majesty, Emperor Roman Dmitry. That is how the current Valhalla was created. To restore the glory of the past, to revive the romance of Valhalla. we are here.”
The expression changed.
He was once a nobleman, but now he has the dignity of an emperor..
“No matter what happens in the future, preserve our dignity as an empire. Be a warrior. In order to protect our position, there will come a moment when we have to deal with things that we think are wrong..”
everyone here.
I found out the truth.
This problem is Count Kazri's fault..
However, neither Hector nor Valhalla had the will to solve the starting problem..
battle of pride.
Hector put up a fight, Valhalla just didn't back down..
It was then.
Suddenly!
“Your Majesty! I'm in big trouble!”
The driver who opened the door and entered.
People's attention was focused on his pale expression..
“Just now. It is said that Hector crossed the border of Valhalla.!”
This makes it clear.
As soon as the situation went wrong, they crossed the border..
Edwin Hector had no intention of improving relations with Valhalla from the beginning..
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