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Became a tyrant of defense games - Episode 162

◈ 162. [Side Story] New Terra

It takes three days to travel from the Crossroads to the ecliptic New Terra by air travel..

Considering the flight time, it takes less than a day, but this is because it has to land on the ground periodically and inspect the aircraft and charge it with horsepower..

I had to spend most of these three days sitting in my seat..

The officers helped me like servants, so I didn't feel any discomfort, but at this point, my back started to hurt..

“Whoaam… … When will you arrive?.”

This was only the first time I was nervous, and now I wanted to arrive as soon as possible and bump into the high-ranking people of the imperial capital. Please take it down first!

How senselessly was I wasting time like that?.

As the altitude of the aircraft seemed to be lowering, a panoramic view of the huge city began to appear beyond the window..

“oh!”

I admired a little and leaned close to the window..

I finally see it.

The center of this world. world's largest city.

New Terra, the capital of the Everblack Empire, was revealed with overwhelming majesty..

***

New Terra).

This is a port city that touches the continent’s inland sea..

As the center of global trade and logistics, the city is constantly expanding and its size is already equivalent to the territory of a small country..

‘I don't know, but I think it's dozens or even hundreds of times wider than Crossroads..’

Of course, it was a city you would never see in a game. Because the stage of the game was strictly limited to Crossroads..

Even when observing from a distance in the sky, the city was not usually beautiful..

Turquoise waters washed up and crashed into the city's harbor on the inland sea coast..

Clear sunlight shone down on the scattered water droplets, scattering them..

Fishing boats and merchant ships were busy going in and out of the port, and wagons were constantly carrying cargo from the port into the city..

A neatly organized road stretched in all directions of the city, and numerous people were moving along the road..

‘Since the country's name is Everblack, I thought the capital would also be black..’

It wasn't. On the contrary, it was a dazzling white and bright city..

but.

“……!”

The imperial palace, located in the very center of the city, was black, befitting the name of the country..

The sight of a palace lined up with black spiers as if absorbing light caught my eye..

The aircraft carrier I was on was flying toward the imperial palace. I quietly muttered the palace's nickname..

“Thorn Palace…….”

Other airships guarding the sky above the Imperial Capital slowly moved out of the way..

The Imperial Special Ship Alcatraz and its two frigates, which I was on, slowly slowed down and landed toward the Imperial Palace..

***

thud……!

The hatch opened, and I slowly pulled myself out of the aircraft carrier..

“Hmm~!”

The air of the Imperial Capital was cozy when I first smelled it..

Now that I think about it, summer is slowly getting closer. Is it natural for the days to become this warm?.

At the landing site of the imperial palace's secret ship, an old man dressed in neat butler clothes was waiting..

The old man bowed politely as I approached him..

“Welcome, Your Royal Highness. I was waiting.”

“Uh, so…….”

“This is Alberto, the Grand Chamberlain of the Imperial Palace. long time no see.”

Alberto.

He's one of the people Lucas told me about..

He is a strict grandfather who manages the palace's major and minor affairs. Did I mention I've been doing this since before I was born?.

‘Uh, hello, I need to say hello... … How to make it like the original Ash…….’

After hesitating for a moment, I finally realized that I didn't know what to say..

“Hey~! Old man! It's been so long! Are you still active at that age? Don't strain your joints and retire quickly.~!”

“…….”

There was silence.

Not only Alberto but also the other servants who were waiting looked at me in shock..

I froze and broke into a cold sweat with my arms raised..

Are you too angry? Is it okay to not have this much crap? Should I have been a bit more polite trash??!

“Me, Your Highness…….”

but it wasn't.

“After all the hardships you endured in a faraway place, you have become very mature... … How can I receive such a warm greeting from Your Majesty?…….”

“Ugh, uhh……?”

“Alberto, I am just thrilled to see His Majesty so mature..”

Alberto took out a handkerchief from his pocket and wiped away his tears. What is he saying now?!

‘No, Ash Kim, how on earth does this bastard usually greet you? I was shaking with this shit, but now that I’m mature, I’m moderate, I’m mature, so I’m listening.?’

It seems that there is an unbridgeable gap between Ash, the natural motherfucker, and me, the salty motherfucker..

Is this the difference in talent?……?

“Now, come here, Your Majesty! It's been a while since you came home, so I'll personally guide you..”

Anyway, I showed my politeness (?) unintentionally and was guided inside the imperial palace with Alberto's hospitality..

The place Alberto guided me to was a villa located on the outskirts of the imperial palace. It was quite far from the main palace, so I had to go a long way..

Alberto, who was walking ahead carrying my luggage, personally opened the front door of the villa..

As I entered the villa building, I unconsciously let out an exclamation of admiration..

“Wow, this is my house?!”

Then Alberto turned pale and lowered his head..

“I'm sorry, Your Majesty. When we heard that His Majesty was coming, we worked hard to clean it and put up new decorations, but it didn't seem to meet His Majesty's high aesthetic standards.…….”

No, what are you saying! It's so fucking gorgeous! It was pure admiration! Don't listen to me!

Anyway, the villa was magnificent..

The Crossroads manor house was too big for me, a small citizen of the Earth, but this place seemed three times larger than that manor house and ten times more luxurious..

I groaned as I looked at the chandeliers hanging from the ceiling and the jewelry hanging on the walls..

If I sell just this villa, Crossroads will receive several months worth of military funds.!

“Then rest in peace. It's dinner soon, so I'll prepare a meal..”

“Wait a minute, Alberto..”

I quickly grabbed the old butler who was about to leave. Alberto looked back puzzled..

“Yes, Your Highness. Even if it’s something you ask me to do?”

“It's nothing else... … Didn’t you say anything from Abamamana? See you sometime... … Or something?”

“yes. You didn't say anything special. Your Majesty and the others are always busy, but they seem to be especially busy these days as they are preparing for a big event..”

Big event? what is that again?

“Perhaps word will come soon? Just wait and see..”

“Umm… … Sure. Thanks for letting me know, Alberto.”

I said hello without thinking, and Alberto looked at me with startled eyes. I suddenly came to my senses and screamed..

“Okay, now go out quickly and prepare some food.!”

“Yes, Your Highness!”

Only then did Alberto bow again with a refreshed face and go out..

Awesome, Ash Kim! Even an old man like that was given training(?) like this.!

I shrugged and entered the villa. Okay, let’s take a look at my house..

Every time the servants who were cleaning or doing their own work encountered me, they would get startled, take a step back, or run away screaming (...), and other unfortunate events occurred continuously..

I decided not to worry too much. These are all achievements achieved by Ash, so what can I do?.

I looked into every room in the villa one by one..

This is where I will be staying while I am in the imperial capital, so I felt the need to understand the structure..

‘I was worried they'd throw me in jail as soon as I got there, but that didn't happen..’

It feels like they are treating me well, even though I was brought in under a harsh atmosphere..

Is it because they are royal family, even if they are rotten? It was the first time I appreciated Ash's background..

Pass through a liquor store lined with kitchens and wine cellars, a wardrobe full of luxurious silk clothes, a large bathhouse, and even a small library..

I entered a room with a luxurious bed. I think it's a bedroom..

‘The bed… … It's scary big…….’

When I gently put my butt down, the entire bed starts shaking as if it's covered in water..

Feeling cold, I quickly got up. Ai, I like the royal family.!

There was a small desk in the bedroom, and on top of it were many framed portraits..

Most of them were portraits of Ash. Maybe it's because he's a member of the royal family, but he drew a lot..

One of the picture frames was lying face down, so I picked it up without thinking and placed it right away..

‘hmm?’

Inside the frame was a portrait of Ash as a child being held in the arms of a woman..

The woman's face looked quite similar to Ash's. Maybe she is Ash's mother?

‘They said Ash's mother was already dead..’

Lucas was reluctant to elaborate further. I think there must be something deeper that cannot be said.…….

“…….”

Even though it wasn't my real mother, looking at the portrait made me strangely emotional..

I carefully placed the portrait face down on the desk again..

***

restaurant. dinner time.

Alberto personally served me a meal and almost spoon-fed it to me one by one, as if he were taking care of a child..

Is this how the royal family usually eats? Or Ash, this bastard is a special case?

Anyway, I couldn't do this the whole time I was in the imperial capital, so I said I would just eat on my own, and Alberto held up a handkerchief and wiped away tears with a touched face..

“To be able to see His Majesty grow up like this... … You are truly magnificent. Alberto, you're lucky to be alive today.…….”

No, no matter how little the prince! If you are this old, of course you have to eat with your own hands! Why are you so moved by something so obvious? I'm all grown up so stop verse 2 and 3!

the meal was delicious.

My chef at Crossroads wasn't bad, but the imperial chef's skills were at a different level. Um, Mimi~ Yeomi~.

And while eating, I was able to talk about various things with Alberto, and among them, I was able to hear one unexpected story..

“It's a victory party.……?!”

“yes. It is an event commemorating the end of the war with the Duchy of Bringer..”

Alberto looked at me with slightly puzzled eyes..

“Your Majesty, didn't you come back because of this event?……?”

No, I didn't know. I had no idea. I was just dragged there by force..

The big event being prepared by the imperial family was none other than a victory party for the war against the Principality of Bringer..

They say the official reason why I was summoned to the imperial capital was to attend this party..

I was dumbfounded and rubbed my chin with my hand..

The war isn't over yet, right? We haven't been able to catch the duke, and guerrillas are breaking out sporadically. This is a victory party.?

‘In short, is that so?.’

There must be a reason to declare externally that the war is over..

There is also a need to correct the turbulent atmosphere caused by the war with a long-time friend..

So, I was preparing for the event by advertising it everywhere, but then I made a phone call and declared trolling, saying I would support the Bringer Principality..

Second Prince Fernandez, the Minister of Administrative Affairs, hastily sent reinforcements to calm me down and at the same time detained me to prevent me from doing anything else until the event was over..

‘Now I can see how it works.…….’

I grumbled and pointed at Alberto..

“So, when is the party??”

“It's a week from now. We have scheduled a schedule to coincide with the return date of 1st Prince Lark..”

1Prince Lark 'Avalanche' Everblack.

He is the commander-in-chief of the empire and the commander of the Western Front, and is also the undefeated knight who spearheaded the operation to destroy the Bringer Principality..

‘1Will we even get to see the prince this time?.’

Unexpectedly, all the members of the royal family gathered together for a discussion..

I swallowed dryly as I felt the plate becoming bigger than I thought..

I didn't intend to do this. If possible, I wanted to go back after seeing 2nd Prince Fernandez..

‘Well, let's think positively..’

If more people gather, the number of people who will send support to the southern front will also increase..

Whether it's money, soldiers, or heroes, Crossroads is always in desperate need of support..

‘Anyway, it's a party.…….’

I thought to myself as I held the teacup that Alberto brought me and savored the scent..

‘I don't know anything about party manners. Am I okay?……?!’

What can I do? In any case, I have no choice but to rely on this bastard's ability to overcome Ash.!