I Became a Tyrant of the Defense Game - Episode 35
◈ 035. [Side Story] Don’t protect the world (2)
Fifth day of full-scale castle wall repairs.
Two days left until the stage starts.
“Everyone is having a hard time!”
I shouted as I climbed up to the castle wall repair site..
“Take a break while eating this.”
Behind me, the employees of the manor house swarmed up the castle walls, carrying drinks and snacks..
Everyone who was sweating and working on repairing the castle wall cheered..
“Hey, I'm going to eat it.~!”
“As expected, His Royal Highness! Because you are the one who writes when you write.!”
“By the way, Your Majesty, do you have any alcohol??”
“You noisy bastards, just shut up and get to work quickly.!”
When I shouted, everyone giggled and took their share..
Everyone chatted loudly, quenched their thirst, and ate snacks. I watched the scene from afar.
Although it is an urgent situation, humans are not machines. Without adequate rest, your efficiency plummets..
“What is the repair status??”
I asked as I personally brought a drink to the head of the masonry union. The union leader smiled brightly as he accepted the cup with great regret..
“Fortunately, I think we will be able to make it on time, thanks to His Majesty's generous staffing. The castle wall repairs will be completed in the next two days..”
That's right, manpower was poured into it..
All the workers that could be hired were mobilized, and even all the soldiers in the city were deployed..
“As you can see, the foundation has been completely restored and the steel frame has been rebuilt. Now, just lay the bricks and add the iron plates to complete the repair..”
“You had a hard time.”
The hardest work is done.
After congratulating the head of the masonry union once more, I turned back. Among the people who followed me was the head of the Alchemists' Guild..
“I've waited a long time. Let's install it today.”
At my words, the head of the Alchemist Guild's eyes sparkled and he took out a blue magic scroll from his pocket..
“Can I finally write this?!”
Summoning Magic Scroll.
This is an item that can be used to install a defense tower, which I found during my last dungeon exploration..
I was planning to install it as soon as the repairs to the foundation of the castle wall were completed, but since they said it was done now, I was planning to install it right away..
I accepted the decrypted scroll. Then a system window appeared in front of me..
[‘Summon Scroll: Would you like to use ‘Automatic Defense Turret’??]
- Yes/No
Of course it's yes.
Grumbling!
As soon as I selected Yes, the scroll burned before my eyes, leaving a blue flame, and blue particles flowed out of the remaining flame and seeped into my body..
[Ash (EX) acquires player skills!]
> Summon Magic: Auto-Defense Turret
“Gotcha!”
You're mine, automatic defense turret!
I grinned happily and called the head of the masonry union standing behind me..
“head of the masonry union!”
“Yes, Your Highness.”
“Could you please gather the materials I specify from now on? It's all around me.”
“Is it possible, Your Majesty? Please just order it..”
After a while, the materials I ordered were piled up on the castle wall..
These are pieces of stone and steel. Miscellaneous items left over from construction here and there..
‘This should be enough.’
Since you only need to match the absolute quantity of ingredients, you don't have to worry about quality..
‘The last ingredient is a magic core of R or higher level..’
I took out the ‘Standard Advanced Magic Core (R)’ from my pocket. This is the item that came out of the reward box last time. With this, all the ingredients are gathered together..
‘The location is... … Should I do it around here?.’
[Summon Magic: Auto-Defense Turret]
- All necessary ingredients are ready.
- The level of the summoned animal is the same as the level of the summoned character. Additionally, you can only have one pet at a time..
- Please specify the installation location.
In the system window, the entire castle wall unfolds like a 3D drawing, and locations where turrets can be installed are displayed..
I placed my hand on the closest one among them. It's here!
Kugugoogung Palace-!
The materials piled up in front of me all rose into the air..
Not only the union leaders who were watching, but also the workers and soldiers stepped back in horror..
Clap! Slowly! Clap!
The rising stone and steel frames were broken into small pieces and eventually fell onto the castle walls and were assembled into a single structure..
‘It's like tetris.’
That's what I thought to myself as I watched the small pieces coming together to form a large lump. It's fascinating.
Construction of the automatic defense turret was completed in just a few minutes..
I smiled with satisfaction as I looked up at the completed giant turret..
The people surrounding them all exclaimed, “Oh!”.
It is designed like a naval gun installed on a warship during World War II on Earth. From ridiculously large gun barrels to heavy artillery turrets.
“beautiful.”
I clapped without realizing it. Even though I haven't eaten, I feel full..
“This is a magic building technology that was lost hundreds of years ago.…….”
The alchemist guild leader standing behind me opened his mouth and muttered. I nodded..
“I will be looking for scrolls often in the future, so please research them..”
The alchemist guild leader nodded vigorously at my words..
Haha, if you like being pampered like that, you'll end up crying later..
“Well, thanks to you all, our defense line is becoming stronger.!”
I grinned as I pounded the automatic turret with my fingertips in front of the onlookers..
“I wish you all the best in the future!”
Oh oh-!
Everyone cheered in unison, raising the drinks and snacks in their hands..
The atmosphere is very nice. It would be nice if it stayed like this in the future.
***
smithy.
The heat emanating from the furnace is sweltering. I went inside, wiping the sweat from my forehead..
“Is it complete??”
When I asked the question, the head of the blacksmith guild bowed to me..
“I was already waiting for you, Your Majesty..”
The union leader handed me a set of armor hanging on an armor rack..
“Here it is.”
It is a transparent blue metal armor..
I swallowed dry saliva and looked at the detailed options of the armor..
[Specter's Armor (SR) Lv.30]
- Category: Armor
- defense : 50-55
- Durability : 12/12
- Increases the wearer's physical resistance by 33%.
- The wearer acquires the trait [Wraith Form].
This is an armor made using the 'Ghost Knight's Magic Core' obtained as a reward from the last stage as the core material..
The defense was decent and the options were good. Robust physical resistance and [Wraith Transformation] trait.
[Ghost Painting Lv.1]
- 5Interference becomes impossible for a second. All attacks are nullified, but the user also cannot attack other targets..
To put it simply, you become a ghost for 5 seconds. You won't be attacked, but you can't attack either..
This is a lot more useful than you think.
‘I don't like that the durability is like glass..’
This armor's durability is extremely thin compared to its decent stats. If you don't take good care of it, it may get damaged during battle..
“lucas.”
After checking all the options, I gestured to Lucas..
Lucas, who couldn't hide his anger as he looked at the completed armor, quickly ran to my side..
I chuckled and handed the armor to him..
“Try it on.”
“Yes, Your Highness!”
Lucas quickly went inside with his armor and came out a few minutes later with his armor fully on..
“Whiyu~!”
I whistled without realizing it.
The armor on display and the armor worn by the knight were different in strength. When Lucas put it on himself, the armor looked even better..
“How are you? It's okay.?”
“It can't be better than this.”
Lucas clenched his gauntleted hand and clenched his fist, grinning..
“Good writing, Your Highness..”
“Gorum. I personally ordered it for you. I have to write well.”
I was condescending for no reason. Ahem.
I nodded to the head of the blacksmith guild..
“Thank you for making good armor..”
“I was happy to be able to touch good material after a long time..”
The head of the blacksmith guild bowed deeply. The union leader's eyes were filled with pride as he looked at the armor..
“If you leave it to us, we will do our best to make it. Please order often, Your Highness..”
“I'm willing to do it.”
Until the end of the game, the blacksmith manufacturing equipment is very important in the strategy. Of course I will come often.
Since the cost and compensation for making the armor had been paid in advance, Lucas and I left the blacksmith shop just like that..
The blacksmiths bowed politely to us..
“Let's go to the west side of the city.”
I adjusted my clothes while checking the last schedule of the day..
“Because there is the most important event.”
***
this evening.
Field west of the fortress city.
pop! Bubble bung!
Gunfire in honor of the dead echoed in the air..
A funeral was held. It was a funeral for the soldiers who died in the last stage..
New coffins were covered with dirt beneath neatly lined up tombstones..
The number of deaths in the last stage was not that high. I was a little confused as to whether this was fortunate or unfortunate..
Hymns rang out and priests sprinkled holy water on each grave..
I bowed my head at each newly created grave..
The whole schedule went by in an instant. After the funeral, I stood on the hill overlooking the cemetery and looked down..
There were rows of graves for those my command had killed..
“Phew…….”
A chilly wind blew. Even though I don't smoke, it was a moment when I felt like I knew why I smoke..
“A significant portion of the city budget is devoted to funerals.…….”
An old voice came from behind. huh? I looked back.
“In addition, a post-event subsidy was set. It's a use worthy of royalty..”
“margrave?”
Margrave Cross was slowly walking this way..
I thought I'd be stuck in that old villa all day, but I never thought I'd make it this far on my own..
As I blinked in surprise, the Margrave Cross clicked his tongue..
“But this is a monster front, young lord. It is a place where lives are swept away like an earthen dam during the rainy season. There will come a moment when these good intentions cannot handle it..”
“…….”
After being momentarily speechless at the former lord's advice, I changed the topic..
“Did you come all this way to talk about that? Or what, are you out of alcohol??”
“There's always enough alcohol. Sometimes I come alone to buy it. But I came today for a different reason..”
The Margrave, standing next to me, looked down at the tombs with emotionless eyes..
“I asked my old comrades, who were once my privates, for their opinions. Will you cooperate in protecting the city?.”
“……!”
I am referring to the veteran unit members of the Cross family. I swallowed dry saliva without realizing it..
“so? The answer is?”
“Everyone said they would. I will protect the city again.”
Without realizing it, I threw my hands up. hurray!
“This is the happiest news I've heard in a week, Margrave.!”
This solved the troop shortage problem at once..
Margrave Cross looked at me happily and shook his head slightly..
“I don't know how helpful those old friends will be... … We're rearming now. I will transfer his command to you. Please write carefully. They're all as old as me.”
“Thank you so much, Margrave. really.”
I was wondering what to do since Margrave Cross was so stubbornly unwilling to help, but I never thought he would help me himself..
Honestly, I'm very surprised, but I'm thankful..
“You have nothing to thank me for. You should be thankful to those friends.”
“Still, Margrave, I am grateful for what you said. Thank you.”
I took the Margrave's hand and squeezed it. The Margrave waved away my hand as if he felt burdened..
“I think I've helped all I can at this level..”
Margrave Cross looked at the city with faint eyes..
“Take care of the city, new lord. Good luck.”
“Thank you for your cooperation, Margrave. I'll do my best in the future.”
I laughed heartily.
“In the future, if I need your wisdom often, I will borrow it..”
“What is wisdom... … I'll treat you well to a drink..”
“I'm worried about your health, so I'll send you plenty of medicine that's good for your health..”
“Hey, if you're going to send something like that, just don't give anything away.!”
Margrave Cross smiled, waved his hands roughly, and started walking south..
Going back to your orchard.
In my heart, I wanted to hold on to you.
Even though he is old, Margrave Cross is a commander who has guarded this front for his entire life. It will definitely be of great help in defense battles..
But he has already lost too much in this city..
So, unable to hold on any longer, I quietly watched his back as he walked away..
I think we will be able to talk more next time and hear your advice as a lord..
At that time, I had no idea that the ‘next opportunity’ would never come..
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