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Became a tyrant of defense games - Episode 288

◈ 288. [Side Story] Dance Festival

A foul air flowed between Dusk Bringer and me..

Unable to bear it, I asked once more..

“What are you doing here? It's already late. Don't go into any accommodations..”

At that time, the typical starving sound effect of Dusk Bringer's stomach growling was played..

“…….”

“…….”

……No, what! Why do you look so pitiful! She's not even a real match girl! You are the Archduke, Archduke!

“If you go out into the city, there are restaurants that stay open late and some decent inns. Hey, let’s go.”

“……There is no.”

“what?”

“I don't have any money…….”

Dusk Bringer's small shoulders slumped sullenly..

I held the back of my neck as my blood pressure rose. That concept is a bit excessive, Your Excellency the Grand Duke.!

“No, no matter how much you are defeated, how can you say that you have no money even though you are the grand duke of the principality??”

“They took away all their property and even their belongings and used it as military funds! Of course, there is not a single penny of private property left that can be managed by individuals.!”

Okay. Well, since we were beaten to the point of annihilation in the war, the national treasury is probably empty..

“What… … What is that shiny crown you wear on your head? If I sell that, I think I can buy a mansion..”

“This is an object that symbolizes the sovereignty of the principality! Of course I can't sell it!”

I laughed helplessly. What kind of operation is this? You were a bright dog.…….

“Although he succeeded in breaking through the siege and escaping from the principality, all of his men were injured, so he gave them all the money he had and told them to recover slowly. First of all, I came to reconnoitre the Southern Front to see if it was really safe.…….”

“But when we arrived, there wasn't a single penny left.?”

“okay! That's why I participated in the martial arts competition! I thought I would get at least some prize money if I came in first place! Could this be... … this…….”

Dusk Bringer took out the first place trophy and shouted loudly..

“Would you have thought that I would be given something like an honorary knight status that could not even be exchanged for a meal?-!”

“It's an honorable position, you son of a bitch.-!”

As we were glaring at each other and screaming, I felt eyes on me from behind. I look back and my party members are watching us in cold sweat..

“Haaa…….”

I let out a long sigh and gestured toward the inside of the mansion..

“Come on in. I'll give you something to eat and drink..”

“Is it true??!”

“It's a festival, but it's not a town that's so inhumane that it starves guests. Come in quickly.”

Dusk Bringer's face brightened and he jumped like a hamster and entered the mansion..

I called Ader and instructed her to serve a meal to Dusk Bringer. I also vacate a guest room..

‘First of all, it’s like I invited you.…….’

But this was a mistake.

Dusk Bringer began tearing apart my kitchen like a dragon. What are you doing!

The chef who was called out in the middle of the night continued to cook, pouring out blood, sweat and tears, but Dusk Bringer ate without stopping..

Shark-like sharp teeth grind food like saw blades and swallow it..

“I wasn't this hungry originally..”

Dusk Bringer excused himself, puffing out his small cheeks and muttering..

“But during the martial arts competition, I used more strength than I expected... … . I almost died of hunger. Oh, give me some meat over there. Also, I can't eat green peppers among vegetables, so leave them out..”

“……Do you eat carrots??”

“Oh, how did you know? I don’t even like carrots! Take it out!”

Are you a brat? Where did you get old?!

I sighed and shook my head. Who would have thought that the dragon's characteristics of high output and low efficiency would manifest themselves like this?.

An adult human is eating dozens of meals by himself. Do I have to eat that much to maintain that much output??

‘I thought the dragon would eat it really well, but this went too far.…….’

If you take Dusk Bringer under your command later, you will have to start by allocating food expenses in your budget again..

Evangeline and Lucas, who were watching this scene, opened their mouths slightly..

“I thought I was the strongest among female food fighters... … Are you saying that it was ultimately the standard of the human world?……?”

“Losing in a martial arts competition... … Now I can eat less... … What should I do to win... … ? burdock…….”

“……They are of different races. Don't feel defeated.”

For reference, Damien and Junior are diligently picking out green peppers and carrots next to Dusk Bringer..

Don't really pick! Don’t be a picky eater and let everyone eat.!

As I watched this desolate scene with my forehead resting, Ader came up to me and whispered in my ear..

“Well, my lord, our food storage is depleted... … What should I do??”

“……Fill it up as soon as dawn opens. Feed me until I'm satisfied.”

I clicked my tongue as I watched the winner of this martial arts competition destroying the table with a happy face..

“It's a festival, isn't it?.”

Even if there are people who can't enjoy it, there shouldn't be anyone who goes hungry..

At that time, Dusk Bringer smiled brightly and shouted..

“This family cooks well.!”

Oh yes. Thank you for the compliment…….

***

The last day of the fall festival has arrived.

Exciting music filled the entire city from broad daylight..

Citizens took out musical instruments that were normally dusty from their homes and played music with excitement..

I was wondering if it was a big deal because it was a dance festival, but it wasn't like that..

It was just a time to gather in the central square and dance with excitement to this arbitrary music..

“I told you. It's a rural village festival after all.…….”

Evangeline, who was watching the scene in the central square with me, shrugged her shoulders. I chuckled..

“This isn't bad either?”

Citizens gathered together to sing traditional folk songs and play their own drums, string instruments, and wind instruments..

Someone danced on their shoulders, and someone sang a tune with a drunken face..

Neighborhood grandfathers and grandmothers, who are usually hard to see, come out and dance a traditional round dance in slow motion..

National~ Dance Contest~ What does this feel like? How affectionate it is.

“Let’s take a spin too! let's go!”

When I came to my senses, all my main party members were swept away by the huge Ganggang Suwollae in the central square..

Evangeline led the way, and Lucas, Damien, and even Junior all held hands and started spinning around in circles, smiling awkwardly in the flow of the rotation dance..

I watched this scene from a distance, laughing. It's cute just watching the kids play.

“Whoa. Isn’t it quite exciting? There is also a village festival.”

At that time, someone came and stood next to me. When I turned around, it was Dusk Bringer..

I gave him some pocket money, and he used the money to buy snacks from a street vendor, which he held in both hands. It seems like you're enjoying it more than anyone else..

Dusk Bringer blinked, looking up at me with a slightly plumper face than yesterday..

“By the way, don’t you dance??”

“I have a solo performance scheduled for later. I'm trying to save my appearance..”

I don't feel like it, but it's a festival. If everyone can have fun, I'm willing to sacrifice my body..

I was grinning as I looked around for other party members seen throughout the square. Everyone is having fun.

“ash.”

At that time, Dusk Bringer blurted out in a childish voice munching on snacks..

“Gwain is a being that is hostile to your country..”

“…….”

“Your father abandoned my country, which he had been loyal to for hundreds of years, and your brother personally led an army and trampled on my country..”

In the middle of a very peaceful festival.

Dragon Lady stabbed a heavy story like an awl without warning..

“But instead, you invited Gwain. He said he would give him a chance to make a comeback here on the front line..”

“…….”

“Even though you know that the moment you bring Gwaine into your battle lines, you will become hostile to your country..”

And when that happens. Worst case scenario, knowing that I will never see this peaceful scene again..

The Empire's Western Front - The fight on the Dragon Blood Front does not end until Dusk Bringer is captured and killed..

To be exact, until the dragon's blood was taken from her..

The moment I bring her into my front line and she is discovered, the fire on the Western Front will spread south..

- Nevertheless, will you truly accept me??

Dusk Bringer's words were full of such implications. I listened silently and Dusk Bringer looked up at me..

“What on earth is the intention? And even if you accept me, are there any plans for what happens next??”

“…….”

I was silent and looked at her with a faint smile..

“I will tell you the answers to those questions when the Archduke fully joins our southern front..”

“Haha, you mean you won’t show your cards until the end??”

“Isn’t the game supposed to be decided at the decisive moment?.”

I shrugged calmly..

“But let me assure you of this. The imperial family and the empire cannot touch this monster front..”

I'm not doing this just because I believe in the independent policy declaration I made a while ago..

I know in advance what will happen in this world in the future. I am confident based on my memory of that strategy..

In the future, many things will hit the empire like a storm..

I stand outside the storm and try to follow my own path, independent of the empire..

war with monsters.

The path to clear, to the true ending.

“As long as the Grand Duke cooperates with me, I will be able to lay the foundation for a comeback here..”

“……That cooperation means fighting monsters. Is that it??”

“That's right.”

“I really don't understand.…….”

Dusk Bringer sighed. She muttered slowly, looking down at the square where people were dancing to her song..

“So much so that we even risk the destruction of such a beautiful landscape... … Is it worth it to me? I don't know.”

“there is.”

To be honest, as the situation progressed, I ended up taking care of you and your knights as well..

“It's worth it.”

It is true that Dusk Bringer and her knights are a tremendous force..

If I can get you under my command, he will play a big role in the future war against monsters..

“…….”

Dusk Bringer munched on the snack in his hand with a face deep in thought. It was time for me to say a few more words to her..

“What are you doing out there alone, senior?!”

The main party members suddenly rushed at me and grabbed my arms and legs. What is it?!

“Dad, don’t just smile and watch, let’s dance too, senior.!”

“1It's a once-a-year opportunity, my lord.!”

“It’s a lot more fun than you think! Dance, prince.!”

“Come on, don't take it out! Your Majesty, please come here too.!”

“Gyaaaagh! Wait a minute! It's been a while since I wanted to have a serious conversation.-!”

However, the recklessness of the party members had no effect. I was immediately drawn in and fell into the flow of the Bon dance..

As I entered, the citizens noticed my presence and whistled..

The plaza, which was full of people and spinning around, suddenly opened up and a large space opened up, and I was thrown into the middle space alone. What is this again?!

“My lord! My lord! our lord!”

“I've been waiting for today! I was really looking forward to it.!”

The citizens surrounding me cheered. No, what do you expect, you bastards?!

“Dance! Dance! dance-!”

“Prince dance! prince dance!”

“Please show me the legendary dance that overturned the ecliptic.-!”

In an instant, I was thrown into an atmosphere where I had to dance. I covered my face and screamed..

“Hey, if this were the ecliptic New Terra, you would all be put to death for lese majeste.!”

“But this isn’t New Terra?! where is this?”

“crossroads-!”

Ugh. What can I do? It was planned from the moment I submitted my application for participation..

After looking around at the party members and citizens who were looking at me with smiles, I raised my hand and waved it..

“Then start with the song, you guys.!”

Pay attention, because during the streamer days, it was an expensive dance that was only shown when donations were in the 100,000 won range.……!

I started dancing to the chorus of citizens..

The party members grabbed the boat and flipped over, and the citizens cheered and screamed in shock..

I was willing to be ruined.

After all, it’s a festival.

***

“……Haha. I don't know anything else, but I know one thing..”

Dusk Bringer, who was watching Ash with wide eyes, eventually laughed, showing his sharp fangs..

“You are a prince loved by your subjects. ash.”

There was a bitter glow in the smile on the Dragon Lady's lips..

“The love of a subject that can never be regained…….”

She closed her big amber eyes tightly, pulled down her hood, and slowly turned away from the square..

“……I think this is enough for reconnaissance..”

She started walking slowly towards the west gate on the other side..

“It was a fun festival, Crossroads.”

And then, he walked away and disappeared into the dusk that was starting to fade..