Became a tyrant of defense games - Episode 193
◈ 193. [Side Story] My Sweet Home
That evening. The time when the sunset covers the world.
So, finally, after a long journey,.
The fortress city began to appear in my vision..
“It's crossroads!”
I never thought a day would come when I would be happy to see this vicious monster front.!
Although I was only gone for a little over a month, it felt like I had been away for a much longer time. Is it because I've been through so much?.
‘There must be so much to do.’
You have to freely explore dungeons, check the equipment you have ordered, reexamine the city management plan, establish a forward base, and select and train additional characters.…….
There's so much to do!
‘But I guess I can rest for today..’
It was a journey of about three weeks from the imperial capital to here. Is it possible for the word ‘poison’ to be associated with poison for no reason? I need to release it for sure..
As I approached the north gate of the city, hero characters and soldiers lined up to greet me..
“Welcome, Your Majesty. I am truly glad that you returned safely..”
The Imperial Army officer standing at the forefront with 50 of his soldiers - Rayna bowed to me..
Lucas, the commander's deputy, and Evangeline, the heir to the Marginal Count, came out to greet me, so it seems that Reyna, the most senior person in terms of rank, came as the representative..
“Lord Rayna. Have you been safe so far??”
“Of course, Your Majesty. Soldiers like me will always be in good health if you give us enemies to fight against..”
“When you say enemies you have to fight, you probably mean monsters.?”
“Are there any other enemies here on the front lines??”
Raina smiled slyly..
She looks like a sly old woman. I already know from Lucas that you tried to kill Margerita in the temple..
But he seems to have been quiet since then..
I can see Marherita standing there just fine. Lily came too. I waved his hand that way..
“Everyone had a good time?”
Margerita and Lily smiled shyly and bowed to me. Looks like you're doing well.
After exchanging greetings with other heroes and soldiers, I entered the city through the North Gate of the Crossroads..
“Is there anything unusual to report, Lord Rayna??”
“There is nothing special. We fought a defensive battle 11 days ago, and we held off without any damage..”
Regarding the defense battle, I checked the stage results window and heard the report from Lucas on the way. I'm glad you managed without me..
Reina paused for a moment and then continued..
“And from the ecliptic, a dispatch was sent down ahead of Your Majesty..”
It seems that the wave broke out much faster than we did when we came down by carriage. I made a chin gesture.
“What did you say?”
“Nothing really changes. They told us to support three more defense battles and then return..”
“Did you have any other instructions??”
“what… … There was an instruction to the extent of ‘don’t cause an accident’..”
Raina smiled meaningfully..
Indeed, it seems that Fernandez changed his instructions after what happened in the Imperial Capital..
That's why Raina stayed calm and didn't attack Margerita anymore..
“Please take good care of me for the remaining three defense battles, Sir Raina..”
“I will do my best. majesty.”
Although I don't completely trust this wizard and his soldiers, they are the best..
While they help with the defense, I need to raise my troops to defend this place in the future..
As I entered the city, citizens who were engaged in their own occupations came out to the streets to greet me..
“Lord!”
“You're back, my lord.!”
“I thought you would never come back like this.!”
“Is that so? This is my house..”
I smiled and waved to the citizens as well. Still, I don't feel bad because I'm treated like a lord..
Receiving a warm welcome from the citizens, we first headed to the prison located on the outskirts of Crossroads..
Usually, it is a resting place for drunkards and petty thieves, but today it was time to use it as a proper prison..
“Come on, let's go in.~”
The captured bandits and refugees were put into the prison one by one..
Both the bandits and the refugees have dark complexions. It seems like he thinks he'll get the death penalty. Hehe, innocent things.
“Keep an eye on it properly. double the security forces.”
“Yes, Your Highness.”
After leaving the prison, the soldiers dispersed in the city's central square. You guys need to rest too. How long will I follow you around?.
So, the rest returned to their respective lodgings, and I headed to the manor house with Lucas, Evangeline, and the guards who had followed me from the imperial capital..
“Even if you ask me to come to a happy place, the only place I can rest will be my small home.~”
I hummed and took the lead..
Soon, an antique building made of red brick and marble came into view. My Sweet Home, Crossroads Manor House.
‘The ecliptic star palace was nice to stay in, but after all, this is my home in this world..’
As we arrived in front of the mansion, Ader, who had been waiting at the entrance, jumped out..
“I'm Yeongju! You're back!!”
“Ader.”
“I was confident that you would arrive safely! Well, I've prepared a hot bath and a meal for you, so come on in.!”
I had a lot to talk about with Ader, but first I had to take care of the escorts who followed me here..
“Assign rooms to guests as well. Let's each take a bath and eat together.”
“I will do as you command.!”
Following Ader's guidance, we each entered our rooms. I also stretched and went up to the upper floor of the mansion. Let’s relax in my room for the first time in a while.
chin.
Then someone grabbed my shoulder..
“huh?”
Let's look back and wonder,
“I… … Seniors.”
For some reason, I could see Evangeline with a pale complexion. Lucas stood behind her, holding his forehead as if he was in pain..
I blinked. What's wrong, why are you doing this??
“that… … don't be angry.”
“……?”
“Promise me. Don't get angry?”
Evangeline forcibly took my little finger and intertwined it with her own..
“good! Promise completed! You can't be angry now!”
I was confused because I didn't know the meaning..
“uh? No, what am I so angry about??”
“Oh, first of all, don’t ask or argue! Make a promise first! don't be mad at me!”
I wondered why the child was like this, but what Evangeline meant was soon revealed..
Second floor of the manor house. lord's bedroom.
When I opened the door and entered, I froze with my mouth wide open..
“What the……?”
The old-fashioned beige wallpaper that has been refined over time... … It was neatly painted with pink paint..
All the elegant dark brown furniture was replaced with new white wooden furniture, and the cute sized bed was covered in frills and lace. There was even a large teddy bear on the light blanket..
And, flowers.
The entire room was covered with colorful flowers. The smell of flowers made my head tingle..
“…….”
I rubbed my eyes harshly. Are you tired and looking at nothing? My Sweet Home has become sweet in a different sense.?
“What amazing… … Does this mean that your taste is like a flower garden in your head?…….”
I was shaking and turned around. I saw Ader, Lucas, and Evangeline following me..
“What is this! What's wrong with my room?! What is this pink and bling-bling interior?! Why are you doing this?! Who is like this!”
Who has such devilishly bright tastes that they remodeled someone else's room into the flower garden style?!
Then Ader and Lucas' eyes focused on one place. I looked there too. The culprit was obvious.
“Wheehee~ Wheeeeee… … whistle~”
I saw Evangeline there, pursed her mouth and whistling something she couldn't even blow properly..
Big green eyes are desperately looking away.
“……Evangeline?”
Startle!
Evangeline shrugged and continued to whistle as cold sweat poured down her face. Her lips, protruding in front of her, are trembling..
“Explanation… … Can I ask for it??”
“No, uh, hmm! therefore!”
Evangeline giggled, rolling her round eyes from side to side..
“The senior who left has no word on when he will return... … I think she might never come back like this..”
“so?”
“The senior is not coming back, and Uncle Lucas is getting sick of it. If this continues, I think I may have to rule this city in the future since I am the successor to the Earl of Margin.?”
“so……?”
“Anyway, from a distance, the manor house will be mine, and the manor bedroom will also be mine, right? It is also the house where I was born in the first place.?”
Evangeline smiled shyly and pointed into the room..
“So I did some remodeling in advance. Just to my taste. Ah, but the senior came back just after the remodeling was finished..”
“…….”
“So, I worked hard to decorate this room, but I put it out of the way so that you can use it..”
Evangeline nodded her head and walked around the room with her hands! pointed.
“Honestly, isn’t it pretty? admit? If you stay in a place like this, you will understand your dry sensibility and it will bloom..”
“…….”
“Oh, don't look at me like that! Would you like to stay for a week? Because my dry emotions will become moist?”
At that time, Lucas, who was shaking his head behind me, whispered to me..
“I told you, my lord. Evangeline was the most distracted out of all of us while our lord was away.…….”
I sat down on the bed helplessly..
Frills and lace of transparent colors fluttered and covered my head. I muttered helplessly..
“I really... … I'll never leave your seat again, guys..”
One became a spinach-tomato girl, one became a middle school boy, one became a dog, and one became a flower garden interior designer and remodeled other people's rooms as they pleased..
How can it be so delicious that no one is left out? It's all my fault. I will never leave you alone again.
“Oh well, I'm glad it's only in my room. My whole house looked like this, how would I handle it?…….”
Let’s sigh and mutter,
“…….”
“…….”
“…….”
The three people in front of me all glanced at each other..
I asked quietly, feeling an ominous feeling running down my spine..
“……Elsewhere, they made this mess?”
Ader smiled and stepped forward..
“Not everything was like this! The entire guest room, dining room, living room, and two exterior walls of the mansion.?”
“You messed up more than half of it.!”
Evangeline jumped off the bed, spitting fire from her mouth and standing up, urgently holding out her little finger..
“You promised not to get angry, right? promise?! Oh, and anyway, I will get it back in 3 years and it will be my home! Why don't you paint it to your liking in advance?!”
“You should think about your tenants, you landlord.-!”
No, I bought the rights to this house from you in the first place! I can return it after 3 years, but it is definitely my house now! What are you doing in someone else's house?!
***
Anyway, so.
Enjoy a meal in a bright atmosphere in a restaurant remodeled in the style of a flower garden with guests staying in a guest room remodeled in the style of a flower garden..
I left the mansion before the night got too deep. I was accompanied by Lucas and Ader..
Evangeline, in her pajamas, stuck her head out behind us as we left..
“Where are you going, senior? You're not running away from home because you're angry.?”
“no…….”
“It’s not like you want to go to an inn and sleep there because you don’t like the room.?”
“no…….”
Evangeline, who had been hesitating behind me as I was adjusting my shoes, lowered her head..
“I'm really sorry, senior. I didn't know you'd hate it this much…….”
“…….”
“I will take responsibility for the interior and restore it to its original condition. So don't be angry…….”
“Evangeline.”
I sighed softly and looked back at Evangeline with a bitter smile..
“You can change things like rooms however you want..”
Evangeline's eyes widened. I shrugged..
“I'm glad that Crossroads was safe without any major accidents while I was away. this is the most important thing.”
No one died or was seriously injured. The city is also intact.
How fortunate I am for this alone.
“As long as you and your comrades don't get hurt, and if this city stays safe. It's okay to change the interior of a room, no matter how you change it..”
Isn’t a mansion full of flowers, lace, and frills much more beautiful than a burned down mansion?.
I grinned..
“So, don't worry too much. I don't hate you for this.”
“I'm a senior…….”
Evangeline had tears in her eyes with a touched face..
‘Yes, but the interior of that flower garden will be completely demolished tomorrow..’
Being happy that the city and my colleagues are safe is being happy, and interior design is interior design. I'm really looking forward to seeing your screaming face tomorrow when you see the interior being demolished..
Evangeline smiled brightly and asked, not even realizing what I was thinking..
“So where are you going now??”
“prison.”
Lucas and Ader's hands are full of food. I grinned..
“I wanted to show my prisoner friends a taste of Crossroads food..”
It was time to start recruiting negotiations with the Bandit King..
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