Became a tyrant of defense games - Episode 290
◈ 290. [Side Story] Sak (朔))
central part of the continent.
center of the world. Capital of the Everblack Empire.
Imperial Capital New Terra).
In this huge port city, which is equivalent to the size of a small country, a grand fireworks display was going on on the last day of the fall festival..
pop-! Pubung-!
Brilliant fireworks decorate the night sky..
As a festival held in the capital of the Everblack Empire, the largest country in the world, the fireworks that ended the night of the fall festival were enormous..
So much so that you might think the moon had risen in the dark sky..
“…….”
Second Prince Fernandez was watching the spectacular fireworks from his office located on the highest spire on the west side of the imperial palace..
Fernandez, who slowly swallowed the strong drink in the glass glass down his throat, slowly opened his mouth..
“Do you know why the Everblack Empire's fall festival is held on New Year's Eve??”
The person I'm talking to has no answer..
I stand behind Fernandez looking out the window and just listen to his story in silence..
“On a full moon night, the moonlight will be bright and it will be good to play. Why did they choose the night of New Year’s Eve as the start date of the festival? And did the three days until the old moon set at the end of the year be designated as the fall festival?.”
From the new moon to the new moon. 3 days with the darkest night sky.
The Everblack Empire's fall festival is held at this time. It was a bit of a strange tradition, picking the darkest night to hold the festival..
“Do you know why, Lord Rayna??”
When Fernandez looked back and asked,
The opponent who was standing still - Reina, the leader of the magic corps, silently lowered her head..
“……I do not know. majesty.”
“Well, there are many theories..”
Fernandez turned his head out the window again. And he saw the black sky beyond where fireworks were exploding continuously..
“I think the color of this dark, moonless sky is the same as the color of Everblack, the national tree of this country. That's what I'm guessing.”
“…….”
“He brought wealth and prosperity to this country and helped mankind achieve world hegemony... … the black tree.”
Frozen with the emperor on the throne. That black and huge thorn tree.
Fernández smiled bitterly as he remembered the image of the tree that went into hibernation with his father..
“…… Well, this is my personal opinion. Most people think that they hold festivals at this time because they can see the fireworks well..”
“…….”
Reina was silent..
The old officer's face was stiff as he stood with a cane due to injuries sustained in the South..
That expression might be due to the pain of the injured old man. Is it because of the reprimand I received from my boss whom I haven't seen in a long time?.
Or is it because of the steps she has to take in the future?.
Fernandez didn't know, but there was no reason he needed to know..
Reina is a soldier.
Whatever she has inside her, she will do whatever Fernandez tells her to do anyway..
“It has become a trivial issue such as the timing of festivals..”
Fernandez turned from the window and slowly came to the center of the office and sat down on the sofa..
“Yes, Lord Reyna. How was your mission in the South??”
“It was fun in its own way.”
Still standing instead of sitting down, Raina suddenly thought of Junior..
In the end, he didn't forgive himself. Nevertheless, she tried to continue the conversation with herself... … that little child.
Although not related by blood, he resembled his old friend, a wizard of the new era who succeeded the thunderbolt and the wind..
“It feels like I went on a long vacation after a long time..”
“Vacation... … . Did you go there with such a light heart??”
Fernandez fired back and tapped the reports spread out on the table in front of the sofa with his fingertips..
“I was fully briefed on what happened on the southern front. I also read the report written by Mr..”
“…….”
“At best, the 'shutdown protocol' installed there was abolished by the Lord's hand.?”
Shutdown Protocol.
A human sacrifice magic circle that burns all the humans in the camp and uses the enormous energy extracted from their souls to magically taxidermize the entire area..
It was a secret art of the magic corps installed mainly in areas suspected of rebellion or in areas of conflict with enemy countries and used for intimidation..
The primary purpose of the magic corps dispatched to the Crossroads was to install this, but Reyna destroyed it with her own hands during the defense of Jormungand..
“That's how things went. Sorry, Your Highness.”
“Tsk…….”
Reyna lowered her head, and Fernandez clicked his tongue and buried his back in the sofa..
“It doesn't matter. 'Cause the southern leash ain't what matters to us now.”
The face of my youngest brother, who cheekily declared his independent path, flashed through my mind..
He refused additional reinforcements from the imperial family and told them not to interfere, saying he would stop the monster on his own..
It's as if he predicted the bloodshed that would hit the ecliptic in the future and tried to avoid it... … It seemed like he was trying to distance himself from the imperial family..
‘I don't know what your plan is, Ash. You were always strangely perceptive.’
If the Southern Front insists on keeping its distance from the Imperial Capital, it is rather good..
From Fernandez’s perspective, one variable was eliminated. There was no need to tighten checks on the southern front..
Fernandez muttered quietly as he gazed at the beautiful scenery of the ecliptic reflected outside the window..
“The most important thing is the shutdown protocol being installed here in the Imperial Capital..”
“…….”
Raina slowly turned her head and took in the night view of the city seen by Fernandez..
The world's largest city, where countless people live, shining under the bright lights of fireworks..
……And the huge human sacrifice magic circle installed in the basement..
My hands had been soaked in blood my whole life, but for some reason they felt even heavier now..
Reina lifted her strong fingers and clenched her fists..
There is no turning back now anyway..
Once you fall into this bloody mud, there is no way out..
“I tried to wait for more perfect timing. There is nothing we can do because the times are changing rapidly..”
widely.
Putting his finished glass down on the table, Fernandez nodded heavily..
“Please expedite the completion of the shutdown protocol. Sir Raina, I will only believe in you..”
“…….”
“Everything is for the future of the Everblack Empire..”
One of the four fates predicted by Everblack that will destroy the empire..
An unidentified cancer drug force is faced by the Aegis Special Forces on the central cancer front..
It was the Aegis Task Force and Commander Fernandez himself..
They created a non-existent enemy, inflated it into rumors, and in the name of dealing with the illusion, the organization grew in size and expanded its power..
By deceiving the imperial family, infiltrating the station, and delving into the darkness - the Aegis Special Forces have already taken control of the empire's underground..
And now the time is near.
“Get ready. It's time for rebellion.”
Fernandez got up from his seat and passed by Reina..
“The Magic Corps has a lot of work to do in the future, Lord Rayna..”
“…….”
“Please don't be weak.”
Ah, yes.
A bitter smile passed by Raina's lips..
Haven't you already sworn? For the sake of the empire, I will throw away my human skin..
I'm willing to become a monster.
Fernandez left the office first. Inside the empty room, Reina muttered quietly..
“……Everything is for the future of the Everblack Empire.…….”
Why?.
Even though I was so determined, I felt bitter inside..
A bright smile of lightning flashed before my eyes that I could no longer see. The trembling eyes of the adopted daughter taken in by that friend.
Raina looked down at her palm, which was stiff and not moving properly, and then, wow! grabbed it.
The wheel has already started rolling.
Now, no one can stop me.
***
“2His Highness Prince Fernández is trying to start a rebellion.……!”
Serenade continued to quickly explain to me as I was lost in thought..
“As per the agreement with the Imperial Family a while ago, our department will assist the Imperial Family in all aspects of its affairs. Cooperating with the Aegis Special Task Force on information was one of them..”
“…….”
“However, the more I helped the special task force, the more strange information began to pour in. At first, I thought it wouldn't be a big deal and tried to ignore it..”
“…….”
“The more information accumulates, the clearer the situation becomes... … And in the end, the only person I could trust and tell this to was Your Majesty..”
so.
Did you come down that long road in a hurry? After noticing signs of Fernandez treason. to let me know.
“To be honest, I wasn't sure when I arrived here at Crossroads. It was just a faint feeling..”
Serenade bit her lower lip..
“But a few hours ago, let's gather the information sent to Jeon Seo-eung from the headquarters of the Imperial Capital... … Now it's clear. His Majesty Fernández is plotting treason..”
“…….”
“It's too big and heavy information for me to handle... … I don't know what to do at all…….”
“…….”
Actually, I knew.
[Fernández's Rebellion] Event.
2It is the biggest turning point of the second year, when Prince Fernandez rebels to take over the imperial throne..
1If the biggest quarterly event of the year is Dusk Bringer recruitment,.
2The biggest quarterly event of the year is Fernandez's betrayal..
At this time, the empire split in two. It is divided into the forces of 1st Prince Lark and the forces of 2nd Prince Fernandez, and the monster front must also be chosen..
Which side will you stick to? Whose side will you be on?.
‘It was a simpler structure in the game..’
1If you join Prince Lark, you can receive support from knight troops and various soldier-related benefits..
2If you join Prince Fernandez, you can receive support from wizard troops and receive various administrative benefits..
In short, the specialized method of front line operation varies depending on the choice. In addition, minor branches are formed, and the game diverges until the third year of operation..
okay. It was going to happen anyway.
If it's a problem,
‘The timing has come forward..’
Originally, this event would only take place in the middle of the second year..
Now, in the second half of the first year, signs are already showing. The pace of development is already starting to differ from that of the game..
‘Why did it get faster??’
Is it because of me??
I… … Ash survived and protected the Serenade and Wintersilver ships, and the Southern Front declared its own route..
A small snowball that I thought was nothing special, was just a flap of a butterfly's wings... … Are you distorting the future developments?.
“…….”
Does not matter.
Although the timing may have come a little earlier, it is still within my clear experience..
742The attack was not in vain. I know how the world will move in the future.
Fernández's treason and subsequent trends in the empire.
The pace may have changed, but it's still in my hands.
I am honest and go according to my plan..
Serenade trembled slightly in my arms as I was organizing my thoughts..
“Your Majesty, I… … I'm afraid. I'm scared that I found out this information, and I don't know how to deal with this heavy fact..”
Serenade looked up at me with frightened eyes..
“Please let me know, Your Majesty. If His Majesty Fernández really commits a treason, His Majesty... … What are you going to do next? What should I do??”
“…….”
I quietly looked at this brilliant but naive person..
Although the Aegis Special Task Force was instructed to cooperate with intelligence, no one would have thought that the Special Task Force would be able to get to the core of the conspiracy that had been hidden for a long time with only the fragmentary fragments of information exchanged with each other..
‘How good is your brain?…….’
Your brain probably works several times faster than mine..
My survival, and Serenade's survival, causes a butterfly effect and distorts future developments..
But I felt confident..
My strategy experience.
And with Serenade's analytical skills, we'll get through it..
Finding the only safe route on the difficult road to clearing in a rapidly changing world..
“serenade. I'll ask you just one question.”
So, I quietly asked.
“What if I had a plan? But if it seems like a very dangerous and difficult path. Still, you will follow me?”
“…….”
Serenade's face was stiff at the sudden question, but,
“Of course, your highness..”
I didn't hesitate.
“Our Winter Silver top will share your good fortune with you. From the beginning, I was determined to do so..”
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