Became a tyrant of defense games - Episode 300
◈ 300. [STAGE 12] No regrets
“…….”
“…….”
There is hellish silence..
In front of me is Dusk Bringer, wrapped in bandages..
Her long flowing ebony hair is curled and swollen in the aftermath of the explosion, and her white skin and shiny silver crown are all covered in soot..
Only the amber eyes sparkle as usual... … sheds a resentful light.
I, who was in a cold sweat, shakily made an excuse..
“No, I laid a lot of traps to deal with the monster. If you come that way so confidently. Well, it's dangerous. of course.”
“…….”
“And I didn't know you couldn't even detect landmines.…….”
Then Dusk Bringer leaned towards me, showing its sharp teeth..
“It's not an artifact that operates on magical power! It's not like I'm shooting with hostility! It was just a mechanical device! Well, you might not be able to sense it.!”
No, I just let my guard down.…….
Anyway, even after stepping on the landmine, Yongma only suffered a light abrasion on his leg. The Dragon Lady also ended up with minor burns. It's really durable as hell..
However, it seems that the problem is not the wounds on the body, but the scratches on the pride. Dusk Bringer grunted, almost gritting his teeth..
“how… … How could this... … To imprint a cool image, I put on a show, even using magical power to materialize... … Step on a landmine at the end! How can it explode so brilliantly?……!”
I nodded silently..
“I didn't know it would spring up like a scene from a painting. Probably everyone will never forget it for the rest of their lives…….”
“Aaaah! Ahhhhh!”
Dusk Bringer covered his ears and screamed..
“There's nothing I can do anymore... … ! I have no choice but to use magic to forget everyone's memories.……!”
“I thought you could use magic like that.?”
In the game, Dusk Bringer is a warrior class..
It is a vanguard position that beats up enemies with its naturally overwhelming amount of magical power and physical specifications. It probably has nothing to do with magic..
Then Dusk Bringer smiled dangerously and raised his fist..
“If you get a strong impact on your head, wouldn't it be possible to bleach out a day's worth of memories?……?”
“No, if I get hit by your punch, it will cost me not just a day's worth but a lifetime's worth, so please be patient..”
It's not just a memory, it's death.!
I clicked my tongue and glanced outside..
The place where Dusk Bringer and I are currently living alone is the commander's tent inside the forward base..
Dusk Bringer's four guard knights are waiting right outside. Several heroes under my command are also waiting outside..
Tingling.
Tingling…….
“…….”
I'm strangely nervous. among themselves.
The four knights under Dusk Bringer were all men, a white-haired, white-bearded old man with a long sword. A middle-aged man with dark long hair carrying a long sword. And there were two young men carrying long spears on their backs..
They are staring at my party members with cold eyes. Standing quietly and upright, with your arms crossed, quietly exuding energy..
“Hehehe!”
Kuilan, standing in front of him, straightened his shoulders and strengthened his chest and arms, showing off his muscles with all his might. No, I'm showing off my muscles here?
“Ahem!”
“Hmm!”
And next to him, Evangeline and Damian were also trying to increase their size by imitating Kuilan's posture. No, what are you doing? Is it a collared lizard??
“cadet…….”
Junior was seen standing a little away, covering his face as if he was embarrassed. Don’t be embarrassed and stop me! Or you can do the same!
Jeez. Jeopuk.
At that time, Lucas walked from the southern wall. I was entrusted with dealing with the remnants of the Scorpion Legion, but it seems the job is finished..
“……?”
Lucas was taken aback by the scene of this battle of wits unfolding in front of the commander's tent..
“Inhale!”
He also straightened his shoulders, pushed his chest forward, strengthened his neck, and walked forward with great strides. Oh my, one more ruffed lizard..
Lucas, who entered the tent, reported with a strong voice..
“All remaining scorpion beasts have been taken care of, my lord..”
Lucas glanced at Dusk Bringer sitting in front of me and reluctantly added:.
“grandee… … It was easy thanks to your help. The team didn't take any damage.”
“Good job. Dispose of monster corpses and retrieve loot.”
“honorary name.”
Lucas politely bowed and made a 180-degree U-turn, then applied a lot of force and waddled out. These cute things…….
I took my eyes off the scene of this battle of wits, faced the bomb-headed Dusk Bringer, and opened my mouth..
“So, since you actively helped deal with the monster... … Is it okay if I accept that you are now joining our front line??”
“Hmm, of course not.!”
Dusk Bringer lifted one corner of his mouth and smiled menacingly. Well, it's funny because I have fluffy hair.…….
“No, you're going to commit suicide, but didn't you make a promise in advance? We decided to fight 5v5 for control of this front line.!”
Dusk Bringer clenched his small fist and waved it in front of me..
“Let's go toe-to-toe with wine, Ash.!”
“……What sticks sticks.”
I snorted..
“Then there would have been no reason to lend such a grandiose hand to our monster defense..”
“Heh, didn't you say that right? I'm trying to imprint the power of this body in a cool way to break your momentum.…….”
“Just be honest, Grand Duke..”
When I spoke calmly, Dusk Bringer's face hardened..
“I was a little puzzled. Why does it take so long for the Grand Duke to escape the principality?…….”
I muttered quietly, folded my fingers, and counted..
“With the strength of the Archduke and his knights, there is no reason for it to be that difficult or take a long time to break through, no matter how much the imperial army's siege is..”
“…….”
“It was strange at the last festival too. If the Archduke, his knights, or even his squires are all who escaped, there is no need for the Archduke to scout alone. Anyway, since his mobility is excellent, it's okay if he comes with me..”
“…….”
“And now I know why.”
When dealing with werewolves in Stage 10.
I did not take [Mapping], which is a talent that can only be taken up to 3 at a time, and I suffered a lot of damage because I could not use the minimap..
Since then, I have been using the [Mapping] trait for quite some time. So, even during this defense battle, I was able to turn on the minimap and look around..
Although the minimap was only used for a few minutes a day, I was able to find it quickly..
monsters of the south.
Allies at the forward base.
And, curled up in the west... … NPC horde.
“I brought the people?”
“…….”
“It took time to escape while protecting them. I had to sell every last bit of my belongings to feed them and put them to sleep..”
“…….”
“In order to somehow rely on me along with the people, you went out of your way to make a mark in this battle. Right?”
Dusk Bringer's small, trembling lips opened..
“1less than a thousand people.”
Her amber eyes lowered. Unlike the confident woman she always was, her big dragon eyes were filled with deep regret and sadness..
“Gwain told the people who followed him to stay. If you stay in the principality, you can beg for mercy from the imperial army, but if you follow Gwaine, you will only end up in hardship and death..”
“…….”
“However, even though most of them remained, the last 1,000 people reluctantly followed Gwain. This poor king who caused the country to fall and failed to protect his people... … I said I would be with you until the end..”
Dusk Bringer's hand pressed firmly on his left chest..
“Because we can't give up this one legacy called dragon blood, we're burning hundreds of years of history... … Me, who caused my entire country to be trampled by the enemy's boots..”
Dusk Bringer, chewing on his lip with his sharp teeth, looked straight at me..
“You sacrificed your life to follow me, Ash. This weight... … can you guess?”
How would you know?.
The grief and revenge felt by the king of a fallen country,
And even in these situations, he feels responsible for those who follow him. How can I.
“accept it.”
“…….”
“Gwain’s subjects… … Save me.”
I didn't answer and was lost in thought..
With Dusk Bringer and his knights, it might be possible to hide them without being caught by the Imperial Army's 1st Corps on the Western Front..
But 1,000 refugees is a completely different problem..
The moment they were accepted here, the 1st Corps of the Imperial Army on the Western Front... … And its commander, 1st Prince Larc, will notice immediately..
There is a Dusk Bringer here..
The owner of Dragon Blood committed himself to the southern front..
The flames of war that started in the West will spread to the South. That too right away……!
When I couldn't answer right away, Dusk Bringer spoke urgently..
“I have to take responsibility for them. So let me suggest.”
“proposal?”
“The 5-on-5 war that I promised. Let's take it right now.”
“…….”
“I must take control of this front and keep my subjects safe. So, right now……!”
I sighed softly..
“……I had to make a pact with them to fight for control of this place. The timing was not agreed upon..”
I pointed to the wheelchair I was sitting in and the blanket covering my body..
“As you can see, I'm not feeling well right now. It's difficult right now.”
“my subjects!”
Dusk Bringer almost screamed..
“Immediately or die! If not right away……!”
Dusk Bringer quickly got up and stood in front of me with a face distorted in pain..
“Fight.”
“…….”
“If that's hard, Ash.”
Dusk Bringer placed a trembling hand on top of his head and picked up the silver crown..
It is said to symbolize the rule of the Principality of Bringer..
She slowly took off her crown, which she refused to take off under any circumstances..
“Let's assume Gwain is defeated..”
“……grandee.”
“Let's assume you win. I will not overstep your authority. If you wish, I will be your faithful knight. Just like I swore during the martial arts competition……!”
“…….”
“My people are hungry. He got sick. I've already used up all my energy trying to escape to the south. And winter is near.”
Looking down at the crown held in trembling hands, Dusk Bringer closed his eyes tightly. And then he handed me the crown.
“It's already limited. For every day you hesitate, half of Gwain's people will die..”
“…….”
I didn't get the crown.
An old king in the shape of a girl who just spits out miserable words... … Just stare quietly.
“Please save me, Ash... … Save people like my children…….”
Dusk Bringer tried to kneel down.,
tup!
I quickly got up and grabbed her arm to stop her from kneeling..
Then he took the crown from her hand and placed it on her head..
The soot-covered old crown looked unsightly in my hands,.
Above the original owner's head, there was supreme elegance..
Surprised, Dusk Bringer looked up at me with wide eyes. I laughed bitterly..
“The Archduke's major achievements in this defense are clearly evident..”
Probably the reason Dusk Bringer fought so grandiosely.
I guess I majored in it to prepare for situations like this. In order to secure even the slightest possibility.
“This is a monster front that accepts anyone without discrimination as long as they fight monsters. And the Grand Duke has already proven it.”
I grinned..
“So I'm willing to accept it. To the guests of the Bringer Principality.”
“…….”
“Thank you for your hard work coming a long way... … Well, welcome back..”
In front of Dusk Bringer, who was biting his lip and barely holding back his tears, I bowed slightly and showed courtesy to greet the guest..
“Let's come to Crossroads, a unique route for everyone who fights monsters in the southern fortress city..”
“…….”
Dusk Bringer, who was looking at me blankly, had a face that was holding back tears and red eyes, but smiled brightly..
“I'll tell you this upfront, Ash. you will regret this decision.”
“Maybe so.”
“But I promise. Gwain will do his best to erase those regrets from you..”
I also smiled brightly.
Although I didn't say it, I promised her in my heart.
I don't regret this decision.
No matter what comes next, it's all the path I chose.
***
[STAGE 12 - CLEAR!]
[STAGE MVP - Dusk Bringer (SSR))]
[Level up character]
- doesn't exist
[Dead and Injured Characters]
- doesn't exist
[Allied character]
- Dusk Bringer (SSR))
- Endymion (SSR))
- Berlin (SSR))
- Si-eun (SSR))
- Jet (SSR))
[Acquired Items]
- Scorpion Legion Magic Stone: 274
- Scorpion Warrior Magic Core (R): 5
- Scorpion King Magic Core (SR): 1
[Stage clear rewards have been paid. Please check inventory.]
- R-rated reward boxes: 5
>> Get Ready For The Next STAGE
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