Became a tyrant of defense games - Episode 172
◈ 172. [Side Story] Guardian Meeting
1st Prince Larque, who ran out of the triumphal parade, rode his horse and began to approach the carriage I was riding in..
“Oh my, my. Your Highness Lark has started again.…….”
Alberto touched his forehead and muttered as if he was troubled. I was appalled and urged Alberto..
“Why, why are you doing that?! You're coming to me now, right?! I have some kind of deep enmity with that brother.?!”
Honestly, I'm really scared when the big, undefeated knight approaches me with a stern face..
When I asked tremblingly, Alberto shook his head slightly..
“No, Your Highness. no. It's the opposite…….”
Suddenly!
Larque got off his horse and opened the door of my carriage without hesitation.,
“Ah shh!”
He grabbed both of my sides with his strong hands, pulled my body out of the carriage, and lifted me up..
I saw before my eyes a smile spread across a face that had been as hard as a marble statue of Lark..
“Our youngest! How are you??”
“…….”
ah.
okay. Is this what it means?.
“His Highness Lark took care of His Highness Ashe since he was a child on behalf of His Majesty the busy Emperor. So, that…….”
Alberto spoke from behind me in a hushed voice..
“……Your Majesty loves you very much..”
After finding out that I had lost my memory, it was nice that Alberto tactfully gave me information from behind..
I think it would have been nice to have been notified a little more in advance this time..
Larque lifted me into the air and lightly laid me on my back..
“You're still cute, my little brother! I missed you a lot.!”
No, it's not like I care about him, I think he's treating me like I'm my own child?! You and I are at most ten years older than each other.?!
Riding an airplane like a newborn in front of countless citizens was not a pleasant experience, even as a joke. It’s embarrassing, so get down quickly.!
“I heard the news! It was very difficult on the southern front, right? I'm really sorry that I couldn't help you.!”
Larque finished putting me on the plane and held me tightly in his arms..
“Come on, it’s a hug of friendship! Little brother!”
“Kuehhh.”
On the other hand, I think it's a sign of brotherly love. Hey, muscular driver? Since you're wearing armor, I feel like I'm suffocating.?
“Your Majesty Larc, Your Majesty Ash.”
At that time, Alberto urgently called us. Thanks to this, Lark released his hug and I was finally able to catch my breath..
“This is a call from the main palace..”
Alberto received the telegram from the messenger who arrived and read its contents with a serious expression..
“……Both of you, His Majesty the Emperor is calling you..”
Larque crossed his eyebrows and lowered me to the floor, and I clenched my fists..
meet the emperor.
Finally, it was time for the ‘Guardians’ Meeting’ to begin..
***
“How are you feeling about the Southern Front, Ash? I heard that monsters are quite rampant..”
The road leading to the main palace, where the emperor resides..
“Is there anything else you need? The situation on the Western Front is still tense and it may be difficult to provide reinforcements, but I will at least give you some pocket money..”
“…….”
“Or, my brother will buy me something for the first time in a while. Is there anything you want? Your favorite drink is fine, or since you are now a frontline commander, you can even buy high-quality weapons from the imperial blacksmith shop.-”
I can't answer a single word..
Lark... … Because you're walking with me on your shoulder.
Sitting on the shoulders of the bulky Lark, I was receiving all the attention of those around me as I was not of short stature..
I was so embarrassed that I covered my face with my hands and swallowed my screams..
I heard it from Lucas too. He was on good terms with 1st Prince Lark..
But this is not a good relationship! Uncle and nephew?!
“Ah, brother.”
At that time, 2nd Prince Fernandez, who was standing at the entrance to the main palace, waved his hand. Looks like they were waiting for us.
“You're back. Thank you for your hard work and long journey..”
“fernandes!”
Larque finally lowered me to the floor, spread his arms wide to either side, and strode over to Fernandez..
“Come here.”
“Ugh…….”
Fernandez sighed as if he had given up and calmly walked in front of Larque..
Larque hugged Fernandez tightly..
“It's a hug of friendship-!”
“Hahaha.”
Fernandez also screamed and twisted his body like me. This is kind of fun to watch.
“My younger brothers! It's really nice to be together in one place like this.!”
Larque came out with a hand as big as a pot lid and slapped Fernandez on the back..
Every time my back was touched, Fernandez and I swayed like reeds. stop!
After the friendly greetings were over, Larque gestured inside the main palace and asked Fernandez..
“Abama mama?”
“You just woke up from hibernation a little while ago..”
“You must be in a bad mood..”
“You haven't had a good time recently..”
The two of them calmly walked inside, so I quickly followed..
“Why did you arbitrarily declare victory, Fernandez??”
Larque scolded Fernandez with a cold, hard face, as if the soft smile from a moment ago was a lie..
“Not only the entire Duchy of Bringer, but also the entire Western Front is in a precarious situation. Bringers are tough and tough. The sewing process continues not only among the guerrillas but also in areas where suppression has already been completed..”
“…….”
“Besides, he's still Duke of Bringer... … I couldn't even capture that dragon lady. In this situation, is victory declared? And what on earth are you thinking, inviting me to the victory ceremony??”
“There was a reason to declare victory..”
Fernandez explained with a sigh..
“Allies on the Northern Front are seething..”
“North? why?”
“As we attack the Principality of Bringer, a long-time ally, they are probably worried that they too might be attacked. According to spies' reports, it appears that there are countries that are breaking the alliance and trying to attack us..”
Lark sighed. Fernandez continued.
“So we quickly declared victory. There is also a reason to prevent other allies from doing foolish things... … It also means to rest assured that you will not be hit. We have also invited envoys from allied countries to this victory party..”
I, who was quietly listening in the background, nodded..
indeed. Is that why you held a victory party?.
“Although the western theater is at risk, the siege around the Duchy of Bringer has been completed, and if the duke is captured, isn't this war over?.”
“That's right, but.”
“So please take a moment to show your face at the event. My brother is a symbol of this country’s military power and military power. It would be difficult to miss out on this event..”
Fernandez glanced back at me..
“Above all, it's been a while since all of our guardians gathered together. Let's share each other's situation and figure out what to do to protect the empire in the future... … It's time for the Guardians' Council.”
At the end of the hallway, a huge throne room door appeared..
Everywhere in the imperial palace was crowded with servants, but before we knew it, there was no one left around..
It was quiet with not a single regular guard left..
Fernandez grabbed the necklace he was wearing and took it out. At the end of the necklace was a golden key..
He inserted the key into the large lock at the entrance to the throne room..
Cheolkeong!
Kurrrrr……!
A magical pattern spread across the lock and door, and they began to slowly open left and right..
Saaaaa…….
White frost was flowing out through the open door..
I looked down at the powder in confusion. Summer is just around the corner, what is this??
Eventually, the door opened completely, and I froze as I looked at the scene inside..
‘This. what……?’
It was a huge thorn tree made of ice..
The tree's roots covered the floor of the throne room, and its branches reached up to the high ceiling of the throne room..
And in the center of the tree, there was a throne.
The splendid golden throne was buried, completely assimilated into the ice thorn tree..
“Did you come?.”
the man was sitting there.
sole emperor of the empire.
The man who rules half the world.
And, father.
Traha ‘Peacemaker’ Everblack… … After sitting on the frozen throne as if asleep, he raised his black, frost-covered eyes..
”Sons.”
***
“Abama mama.”
Larque and Fernandez seemed familiar with this scene, so they casually approached the throne and knelt down on one knee to show respect..
“How have you been?.”
I hurriedly followed my two older brothers and knelt down and bowed my head..
The black-haired, dark-eyed emperor, who didn't look like he was in his 40s on the outside, but was actually well over 60, shook his head slightly..
“It's not very healthy. The situation on the northern Ishin Front, which I am in charge of, is not so good..”
The emperor grumbled and tapped the chessboard next to the throne with his fingertips..
On the white frozen chessboard, frozen chess pieces were lying messily..
“The situation on the front lines is becoming increasingly harsh. Jim is worried. How long can we hold off this front and protect the empire?…….”
“Don't worry too much, Abama..”
Fernandez answered smoothly..
“If we destroy the Bringer Principality and take away their dragon blood, Abamama will be able to use the power of dragon blood, and then the problem of the Ishin Front will be solved..”
“…….”
The silent emperor winked in our direction..
“What is the situation on the three fronts you are in charge of? let's talk.”
Lark answered first.
“The western Dragon Blood Front is nearing completion. Soon you will be able to annihilate the Bringer family and take over their dragon blood..”
Fernandez continued speaking as if he had been waiting..
“The central dark front is struggling hard. However, we will soon be able to reveal the identity of the hostile secret forces and eradicate their background..”
“good night.”
The emperor looked at me for the last time.
“Last, Ash.”
“…….”
“What is the situation on the monster front in the south??”
I kept my mouth shut and slowly stood up. The eyes of the emperor and princes were fixed on me..
and i said.
“What kind of bullshit is this??”
The emperor raised his eyes in puzzlement, and bewilderment also flashed on the faces of the two princes..
“Let me be honest. Abama, and brothers.”
I tried to hold on somehow, but I just couldn't do it..
I decided to just be honest..
“I suffered a serious head injury while fighting on the Southern Front, and as a result, I lost most of my memories. So now I can't keep up with the conversation between Abama and his older brothers..”
I patted my head with my fingertips and glared straight at the emperor..
“Could you please explain briefly for my poor youngest? What on earth is a guardian, and what are Abama and the brothers planning??”
Isin Front Line? Dragon Blood Front? cancer front?
What the hell is that, you bastards! Say it so everyone can understand!
I'm not interested in your wires! All we have to do is protect our monster front line well.!
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