Became a tyrant of defense games - Episode 424
◈ 424. [Side Story] Fallen Kings (2)
“…….”
“…….”
There was silence for a moment..
The Mermaid King aims a kitchen knife at my neck, and I have to answer his questions..
-He who lost everything to the Everblack Empire, why should he not harm me, the 3rd prince of the empire??
I caught my breath and smiled..
‘Isn’t that natural?.’
Because only I can save them in this world..
Only me... … Because we can give them what they really need..
“We will stop all persecution by humans against other races..”
“……what?”
A bewildered groan came out of King Poseidon's mouth at the sudden remark..
but i didn't stop.
“We will return all the lands that were originally yours..”
“what……?”
“Driven out of their hometown, trapped in an autonomous district, exiled from the continent, or scattered all over the world... … All of these races harbor such deep resentment for their lost hometown..”
I put my hand in front of my chest..
“I swear on the name of Ash 'Bonhater' Everblack.”
“…….”
“We will bring you back to your hometown. Let us help you and your compatriots regain the lost land and sea, as well as history and pride..”
A deadly silence fell in the dark living room..
After a while, the Mermaid King's mouth slowly opened..
“I don't understand.”
His eyes the color of the deep sea stared piercingly into me..
“Why would you do such a thing? Is there any reason for you to help us??”
“The pros and cons are reversed. king poseidon.”
I adjusted my posture and sat down comfortably..
“Because everyone's strength is needed to protect the world... … So I'm just offering you a price that you're willing to die for..”
The Mermaid King's brows narrowed at my words..
“protect the world?”
“Here at Crossroads, it is the front line that holds back monsters for the rest of the world..”
I tapped the armrest of the sofa I was sitting on with my hand..
“However, 2nd Prince Fernandez gave up the fight against the monsters and declared surrender to the king of the monsters..”
“……?!”
“So I want to stand up to him. And to do that, we need as many forces as possible..”
spoke frankly.
I decided that it was an acceptable transaction situation..
“The Everblack Empire located in the center of the world... … But that doesn't mean the whole world. There are as many people living outside the empire as there are empires..”
small countries.
Different races.
Wandering peoples. And those who don't even belong there.
They are the ‘fallen kings’.
“I try to unite them as much as possible. And, I know. The 2nd prince won the battle for the throne, and the 3rd prince went to a remote area in the south to deal with monsters. Which side has a greater chance of winning? Most people will try to stick to the 2nd prince..”
“…….”
“So, you're offering a big price. I'm upping the ante because I want you to take my side even in this unfavorable situation..”
Promises what these races have longed for the most..
In short - this is an empty check..
If you help me defeat Fernandez, I will give you this reward..
In some ways, this would be an extremely irresponsible remark, guaranteeing an uncertain victory..
“…….”
but.
Nevertheless, the Mermaid King's face was deep in thought..
Although the rope I threw was flimsy. No one would have even thrown such a flimsy rope in front of their eyes..
100year-
After the race war, the Everblack Empire took control of the world and ruled the continent as it pleased under the sun..
Losers who had to hide in the shadows.
I'm making them an offer they can't refuse..
If I stay like this anyway, I'll have to crawl on the floor forever..
In that case, wouldn't it be better to save up all the remaining stake with me and have a game?.
“……Make one thing clear.”
After finishing his worries, the mermaid king slowly opened his mouth..
“Do you really have the right to fulfill that promise??”
“there is.”
To be precise, it will happen now.
That's right... … If clashing with Fernandez is inevitable anyway,.
If I defeat him with my own hands, who won the battle for the throne and is likely to become the next emperor.-
of course. To me, the winner.
People of different races have the right to at least return their hometowns..
It’s a simple easy choice. Do I lose and let the world be destroyed by monsters, or do I win and move the world as I wish?.
And I have no intention of losing..
I am the one who fights monsters. I didn't fight this far to get game over in a civil war with humans..
I will win.
For his sake, it would be enough to please all the fallen kings... … It's so easy.
“…….”
The silence flows a little more.
widely-
The Mermaid King placed the cleanly emptied liquor bottle on the table next to him and let out a light sigh..
“……I have heard about what you are doing on earth through various channels..”
huh?
knew about me?
“On your front lines and in your city, there is a story that if you face a monster, they will not discriminate between races and treat you equally..”
“…….”
“He took that Dragon Lady under his command. They gathered the survivors of the Danpungrang tribe among the beast people... … With news like this, both the Fairy Queen and the Dwarf Lord are interested in you..”
I had no idea, but I guess I was quite popular.…….
“So, I also tried to understand your true intentions. I apologize if I was offended. I hope you don't think too much of me.”
rattling-
King Poseidon slowly took away the kitchen knife pointed at my neck and placed it on the table..
……No, it wasn't a kitchen knife..
It was ice frozen in the shape of a long stick..
With the power of a mermaid to control water, she froze the water in the bathtub into an ice stick and pointed it at my neck pretending to be a knife..
No, I was in a drunken trance, and the person who had just been cutting raw fish holding a kitchen knife threatened me with something cold and solid at my throat... … Of course I thought it was a knife! But was it ice?!
“……I still hate the Everblack Empire.”
The Mermaid King muttered calmly..
“I still hate humans. But as the leader of a tribe, I also know that your offer is an opportunity that will never be repeated..”
“Those words are…….”
“Let's review it positively.”
Put away the liquor bottle, kitchen knife, and ice..
King Poseidon smiled bitterly, waving his empty hands..
“After all, we have nothing more to lose.”
***
After King Poseidon XIII dragged the portable bathtub to the guest room..
I took a gulp of cold water alone in an empty living room, took a long breath, looked at the ceiling, and exhaled..
“You’re welcome to come out, Elise..”
As soon as those words fall out.
Pingrrr-tap!
I saw a shadow moving from the ceiling of the living room, and a maid with navy blue hair fell down with a swift movement..
Serenade's exclusive escort and head maid..
It was the funeral prosecutor Elise..
Elise looked at the spot where the Mermaid King had escaped with sharp eyes..
“…… I was planning to step in if the situation became urgent, but the situation seemed to have been resolved amicably. I kept hiding.”
“good job.”
After finishing the interpretation and returning to take care of business at the top, Serenade left Elise under the Mermaid King's watch, saying she was prepared for any emergency..
- Our merchants have been dealing with the remaining mermaid tribe for a long time. The blue coral that I had previously given to Your Majesty as a gift was also given to me by them..
Serenade told me to be careful and told me to be careful..
- I heard it from them then. The current king of the mermaid tribe is said to be quite violent and emotional.…….
- …….
- Please be careful, Your Majesty. I'll leave Elise behind as a watchdog, just in case..
therefore… … In the face of the Mermaid King's threat, it seemed like they had made a deal between prince and prince. Actually, I had insurance called Elise..
If the situation had gone wrong, Elise would have immediately jumped in to protect me..
No matter how powerful the Mermaid King is, Elise, an SSR-level swordsman, will be able to protect me..
“If you can install a safety device, it's best to do so. is not it?”
There are times when you have to risk your best bet. Still, the best strategy is to practice within the realm of certainty..
The more insurance the better!
When I smiled, Elise looked at me carefully..
“……Excuse me, Your Highness. While I was hiding above, I heard a conversation between two people..”
“huh?”
“You said you would fight His Highness Fernández..”
“…….”
“It's really like this... … Are you planning to gather together the kings of different races whose forces have been divided and compete against His Highness Fernandez, the winner of the decisive battle for the throne? His Highness Lark was defeated even though he led the elite 1st Imperial Army Corps..”
Elise looks quite worried..
Well, it's worth it. Serenade, her master, decided to sacrifice both her family name and her own life to me..
Since I am trying to compete head-to-head with the winner of the battle for the throne. I feel sick to my stomach..
but.
“I just told you, Elise. 'If I could put a safety net on it' I would do it..”
It's the same as the conversation I had with the Mermaid King today..
I will do everything possible to prepare and compete against Fernandez. But before that, I plan to prepare another ‘insurance’..
Insurance that will tilt the odds in my favor……!
“I have a plan in mind while wandering under the darkness this time. If everything goes according to my plan, the match against Fernandez might be quite easy..”
I rubbed my hands together and grinned evilly..
“Take your time and watch. I'm going to give my smart second brother a proper fuck.…….”
“…….”
Elise is looking at me with complicated eyes..
Even though you trust me, I can't help but feel worried because Fernandez is such a strong opponent..
What can I do? I just prove it with results.
“Thank you for working hard overtime, Elise. Let’s go to the central square too..”
“yes?”
“It's the night of the victory banquet, but it's a shame it ends with just watching from under the roof.?”
I led Elise outside the mansion and headed toward the central square..
Even though it is quite late at night, the lights are brightly lit in the square, and the sounds of songs and stories can be heard noisily..
“Oh, your highness!”
“Why are you coming now, Your Majesty? The drink is empty!”
“I ate almost all the fish.!”
The soldiers who discovered me laughed and talked loudly..
As soon as the fight with the monster was over, another fight called the negotiation of faction incorporation took place... … There's no need to say that.
“Your cup is empty so I'm here to fill it, you idiots!”
Just then, a cart appeared at the top of Winter Silver carrying expensive liquor stored in the warehouse..
Serenade is at the forefront, as if the backlog of work has been completed..
“majesty!”
Serenade smiled with relief after confirming that Elise and I were safe..
I smiled at him and thought to myself,.
The Mermaid King is just the beginning.
From now on, the fallen kings scattered around the world will be gathered here at Crossroads..
I'll make them all an offer they can't refuse..
Even if it means giving up my rights as a winner, even if I have to overuse empty checks and mix bravado and lies, I will bring them all under my command..
In the end, it's a simple easy choice..
Do I lose and let the world be destroyed by monsters, or do I win and move the world as I wish?.
Now I'm not afraid of this option. don't hesitate.
the die has already been cast.
I move the world.
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