Became a tyrant of defense games - Episode 205
◈ 205. [STAGE 8] Lucky day (2)
The day when the boss monster was defeated, the remaining regular monsters were cleared, and the defense battle ended cleanly. dinner.
A victory banquet was held to celebrate victory without damage..
Dishes were piled up in the city center square under the hot summer night sky, and cold glasses of alcohol were constantly being thrown around..
For some reason, it felt like a sight I hadn't seen in a long time, so I got a little emotional..
My congratulatory speech today was simple..
“Let's keep doing this from now on!”
The soldiers cheered at my words and raised their glasses. I grinned, told them to have fun, and walked down the podium..
Today I saw many wounded soldiers. It was a close combat with an unexpected boss monster..
Soldiers suffered bruises from fending off tentacles with shields and burns from being doused with acid..
I also got soaked in acid, so my whole body is covered in bandages..
‘Although it is fortunate that there were few serious injuries, there were too many minor injuries..’
Lucas and Evangeline have bruises and burns all over their bodies, so they cannot attend the banquet tonight and are resting at the temple..
‘They were both very angry at me.…….’
They say that because I was eaten by the Slime Emperor without giving a proper explanation, they were both so shocked that they attacked the Slime Emperor to save me..
The Slime Emperor, which was in digestion mode, did not move, but it frantically attacked the body that was hardening like a rock..
‘Actually, I went in with safety insurance..’
In the game, the slime's stomach was treated as a sort of small-scale dungeon..
So that captured characters can escape on their own, and conversely, they can use physical force to rescue them. It was a place judged to be a dungeon..
So, in other words, you can use [Emergency Escape Teleport Scroll] within it..
I've gotten a few of these items over the years, but I've never used them yet..
Using this emergency escape teleport scroll allows a safe escape, but there is a problem with the reward items evaporating..
There was a concern that boss skill rewards would be reduced if unlucky people were unlucky..
So, I watched the situation until the very end, and when I decided that escaping on my own was impossible, I tried to escape using the teleport scroll. This was my insurance..
But before I could use the teleport scroll, Kuilan's fist hit the jackpot, and we were able to escape safely..
I said I moved with these safety measures in place, but Lucas and Evangeline didn't stop nagging me..
‘Senior, you don’t take care of yourself too much..’
The competition I had with Evangeline a little while ago flashed through my mind..
‘I've felt this for a long time, but you don't have the desire for protection that all humans should have. It's a completely special situation for a frontline commander to fight on the front line..’
‘That’s because the situation on the front lines is poor. There are some aspects that can't be helped.?’
‘But you are too willing to throw yourself into battle. like…….’
Evangeline, who was choosing her words, carefully raised her green eyes and looked at me..
‘like… … Like it's not your life.’
‘…….’
I was a little out of breath at those words..
But I soon smiled and stroked Evangeline’s hair..
‘I'll be careful in the future.’
‘It's true?’
‘I promise, promise. From now on, please save my body more.’
‘Don't just promise me, but also promise Uncle Lucas over there.!’
In the bed next to Evangeline, Lucas was wearing a hospital gown and looking depressed..
I was afraid I might have done something wrong, so it seems like the 10 minutes I was swallowed by the slime wasn't much of a pain..
Like a golden retriever that was hurt by its owner's cruel prank, it's crouching down and just glancing at me..
In the end, I took turns tying my little finger to the two knights and made them a promise. I will be very careful from now on.
Only then was he released and able to come here to the central square..
‘But, it can't be helped. The situation on the front line here is more difficult than Hell difficulty, and I am the only one who has experience clearing it..’
In my mind, I made excuses for my reckless actions..
‘Free exploration of dungeons, command of defensive battles... … I have to move everything myself to achieve maximum efficiency, and only when I achieve maximum efficiency can I barely follow the path to clear..’
therefore… … In the future, to some extent, I have no choice but to take risks..
Moreover, although these actions of mine are certainly accompanied by risks,,
“Ah, has His Royal Highness come?!”
“Did you come, Lord Water?!”
“The savior of my life!”
“loyalty loyalty!”
……It can also lead to unexpected effects..
The punishment unit, which had been sitting in a corner of the square munching on food and drinks among themselves, immediately stood up and gave a sloppy salute when I approached..
I chuckled and waved my hand..
“Stop doing things that don't suit you and relax..”
Then the bandits of the punishment unit quietly sat down in their seats, watching me closely. It doesn't suit you, you ragtag bunch..
I personally jumped in to save Kuilan and the party... … It seems to have been a shock to them in many ways..
“I really reflected a lot, Your Highness.…….”
One of Kuilan's party members tilted his head at me..
“We just pretended to fight, joked around, and moved on... … Your Majesty took risks for us.…….”
“I only saved you because I felt like it was a waste to destroy the equipment that Kuilan gave you, you guys. Don't be moved for no reason.”
I responded coldly, but these guys were even more grinning..
“Hehehe, I'm embarrassed for no reason so I act like I'm not!”
“I think I'll fall in love with that look all over again.……!”
“I… … Now we can betray our captain and join His Majesty! Please accept my loyalty.!”
“Do you want to take it, you bandits? The premise of betrayal is unsatisfactory..”
I am the one who shot it! I raised the glass I was carrying with a noise..
“Okay, have a drink.!”
We drank a glass of wine each..
I am the prince of the empire. I am the commander of the imperial front. I am a human from another country. He risked his life to save them.
What exactly did it mean to them? I don't know exactly that, but.
“…….”
In these young and inexperienced people, I suddenly saw the sub-party members I had lost..
Meanwhile, none of the sub-parties under my command were left intact. Injured, killed, or wiped out.
No matter what process you went through, you also became a sub-party under my command..
‘So don't get hurt easily, don't die, and don't get wiped out..’
I made a loud noise, licked my lips, and spoke sternly again..
“I hope you will follow my orders diligently from now on. Your mistakes this time will be overlooked because you are new recruits, but next time there will be no more mistakes..”
“Is there any!”
“If you risk your lives, the front lines here will risk their lives for you. I hope you don't forget this.”
Conversely,.
This front line has risked your lives, so this also means that you will now risk your lives as well..
This side has already shown sincerity..
We'll have to see what these bandits do in their next defense battle, but I'd like to give them one more chance..
“Can I call you boss from now on??”
“No, you already have a boss..”
“Then, boss of bosses… … I will call you Mr. Boss.!”
“Oooh! Mr. Boss!”
“Are you dragging me into the gang of bandits? … It's done.”
I looked up to find Kuilan, who I had not seen before..
“Where is your ‘boss’??”
***
Kuilan was squatting alone on a low hill next to the square, drinking from a bottle..
“What did you do well today? Are you holding your form here??”
As I approached with a glare, Kuilan grinned..
“I was waiting for you, Your Highness..”
“me? why?”
“Because I never said hello properly.”
Kuilan stood up, gathered his fists in front of his chest, took a fist stance, and slowly bowed..
“Thank you for saving my life.”
I looked at Kuilan blankly. Kuilan raised his head and smiled awkwardly..
“Me and my men. You could have executed him and gotten rid of him a long time ago, but you gave him a chance and even saved him personally. Honestly, I don't know how to repay this debt..”
“…….”
“This Kuilan may be a robber who steals other people's money in broad daylight, but he is not so shameless that he forgets the debt of his life..”
Kuilan spoke seriously without loosening his grip..
“I can repay you in my own way. Anytime, any place.”
I chuckled..
“Then, from now on, just serve faithfully on this front..”
“What you want is so consistent.”
Kuilan slowly approached me. A huge figure over 2m tall stood right in front of my eyes..
“…… Prince Ash. You said that killing monsters and saving people is your banner on the front lines. And you said you were the ones to protect us prisoners and other races like me..”
“okay.”
“So, does this mean that if I cooperate in protecting the front lines here, I can also cooperate with that banner and help protect my people??”
“Yes.”
I nodded..
“Let me be clear, Kuilan. This front is not the border of the empire..”
At least for the next three years.
“It is the front line that protects everyone from monsters. If I had to name it, it could be said to be the final line of defense of this world itself..”
Kuilan slowly repeated my words in his mouth..
“The world's final line of defense…….”
“This wall protects everyone in the north. Including your brother and the refugees you were living with..”
“…….”
“You said you needed money, Kuilan. Can you tell me? Why do you need money.”
“hometown.”
Kuilan surprisingly answered promptly and calmly..
“I'm trying to buy my hometown, which was stolen from me when I was young, with money..”
A distant longing flashed in his eyes. I nodded..
“Protecting this front is also the way to protect your homeland..”
I smiled and shrugged my shoulders..
“The money you aim for will be raised soon..”
“…….”
Kuilan grinned..
“I hate idealists, but I don't hate idealists who act like you..”
Kuilan wrapped his arms again and bowed..
“I promise. I won't disappoint you from the next defense..”
“Let me look forward to it. bandit king.”
I tapped Kuilan once on the high shoulder, then gestured toward where his men were gathered..
“Let's go. All your subordinates are waiting for you with their necks bent..”
It is unclear whether these ragtag bandits will really become useful soldiers in the future. however.
If those of different races, those who hate the empire, found even the slightest possibility of assimilating on this front..
Today's work must have had its own value..
That alone was a pretty lucky day..
I decided to think so..
***
[STAGE 8 - CLEAR!]
[STAGE MVP - Jupiter Junior (SSR))]
[Level up character]
- Jupiter Junior (SSR) Lv.55 (↑1)
- Kuilan (SR) Lv.42 (↑2)
- Lily (R) Lv.29 (↑3)
[Dead and Injured Characters]
- Ash (EX): Minor injury
- Lucas (SSR): Minor injury
- Evangeline (SSR): Minor injury
- Kuilan (SR): Gyeongsang
[Acquired Items]
- Slime Legion Magic Stone: 209
- Slime Emperor Magic Core (SR): 1
[Stage clear rewards have been paid. Please check inventory.]
- SR grade reward box: 1
- Slime room key: 1
>> Get Ready For The Next STAGE
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