Became a tyrant of defense games - Episode 451
◈ 451. [Side Story] Departure (2)
Preparations for departure proceeded steadily..
Because the road to New Terra was long and time was urgent, preparations for the expeditionary force had to be made quickly..
Fortunately, Crossroads was a fortress city, so military supplies were abundant..
Bring plenty of horses, armor, supplies, and consumables..
Provide equipment to the heroes and soldiers leaving. Decide on the order of march…….
So it's ready.
Now, one day before leaving for the Imperial Capital. dinner.
“ash.”
Dusk Bringer came to visit me at the manor house. I greeted her warmly..
“grandee. what's going on.”
“…….”
Dusk Bringer looked around with sharp eyes and confirmed that no one was there..
“Are you okay??”
I asked quietly.
“Fernandez's spy. That guy who calmly came under your command…….”
“…….”
“Are you not going to deal with it? Are you going to take it as is??”
It was like that..
Fernandez's agents had already infiltrated our camp..
Dusk Bringer noticed the spy's existence and immediately reported it to me..
As a result of cross-checking the testimony and evidence, it was clear that the other party was a spy for Fernandez..
But I didn't take action.
I allowed that spy to remain in my camp..
“Not yet. At a more critical moment... … I need to make sure to use it..”
I grinned..
“I have all the thoughts, so don't worry too much..”
“…….”
Dusk Bringer looked at me quietly with his eyebrows crossed, and then he let out a small sigh..
“I'm worried, but I'm sure you'll take care of it..”
“Do you trust me completely now??”
“When didn't you do that??”
Dusk Bringer smiled and waved his hand as he walked out of my mansion..
“Tomorrow we're going out. It’s going to be a long road, so get some rest..”
“It's been a long time since you came here, so why not at least have a meal before leaving?…….”
“I decided to eat dinner with my people tonight..”
Dusk Bringer had a dignified face befitting the king of a nation..
“The fate of our Principality of Bringer is also at stake in this battle. Both the soldiers of Gwain and the citizens of Gwain are trembling with anxiety..”
“…….”
“Gwain will reassure them, Ash. You live up to your trust..”
“Do not worry.”
I puffed out my chest and spoke strongly..
“Because I will win.”
“Anyway, you are always confident… … And you've proven it with results.”
Dusk Bringer smiles, showing his pointy teeth.,
“Don't believe me this time either.”
After leaving those words, he walked towards the north side of the Crossroads where his people were waiting..
“…….”
In a way, so many people believe in me even though I am only sending out blank checks. I guess I should repay that trust.
After looking at her back, I turned my gaze towards the city..
“By the way, he’s a spy.…….”
1This is Fernandez, who has been doing all sorts of dirty things since the beginning of his career. Now that we are facing a fierce battle, it would be even more strange to not have a spy..
I naturally thought that Fernandez had sent a spy - and I had planned a plan to take advantage of him..
“You've had some fun using spies, bro.?”
I smiled showing my teeth.
“This time, I'll give you a proper counter punch..”
***
Temple.
My unannounced visit made the priests gasp in shock..
“Your Majesty the Prince, are you here?!”
Among them was the newly appointed priest Zenith..
Maybe he was taking a break, but he was wearing only a loose sleeveless t-shirt and shorts... … Moreover, the bushy beard on his chin really makes him look like an old man himself..
“Janice. how is it. Crossroads is worth staying at?”
When I asked in a friendly way, Zenith was embarrassed but answered calmly..
“Yes, Your Majesty. In fact, I was worried that it would be uncomfortable to stay because it is a remote area in the south, but it is much more comfortable than I expected. Everyone is friendly too…….”
“I'm glad it's not a bad place to stay. Please continue to work hard for our city..”
I grinned and squeezed his shoulder..
“Because I want to spend a long time with you..”
“…….”
Janice just blinked her eyes as if she was embarrassed. I patted his shoulder and walked past..
The purpose of my visit was to encourage the temple to function properly while I was away, but there was another reason for today's visit..
I knocked on the door of the single room inside the temple and went inside..
“Lily. I'm here.”
“majesty……!”
Lily, who was lying on the bed, looked at me with a surprised face..
Lily is already 9 months pregnant. She has severe stomach pains, so these days she just stays at the temple..
I sat down on the chair next to the bed and gestured..
“How are you feeling??”
“I'd like to say it's okay, but to be honest, I keep having labor pains... … I'm in trouble. haha.”
Lily touched her swollen belly and sighed..
“I can't believe I've been giving my mom this hard time even before I came into the world. I'm worried about how mischievous she'll be once she gets out..”
“I know. I'm looking forward to it too.”
“No, I'm not asking for expectations, but for concern.……!”
We giggled at each other..
I glanced at the calendar on the wall..
“The due date has been announced?”
“no. If it were an ordinary human child, it would be ten months, but they say that all mixed-race children are different... … well. It might take a month at the earliest, a few more months at the latest..”
“You're going to have a hard time for a while..”
“Your Majesty, and the others, are going through real hardships..”
We all leave for our own battlefields.
The expeditionary force, including me, is in order to recapture the ecliptic capital New Terra..
The National Guard forces remaining at Crossroads are in order to stop the monsters..
And Lily, to give birth to her child here.
“……I will definitely come back victorious. therefore.”
I grinned..
“I hope you and your child get through this fight safely..”
While the expeditionary force leaves for the imperial capital, Lily will give birth to a child..
I can't be by Lily's side at that time. That's why I wanted to leave with words of encouragement as much as possible..
“Because I also want to be a good godfather to your child..”
“yes?”
Lily's eyes widened at my words..
“Godfather? Your Majesty?”
I made a slightly sad expression..
“What, I won't let you do it?”
“Oh no. Of course it's an honor for me and my child... … ! But I'm so sad…….”
I grinned at Lily who urgently held out her hand..
“Then leave it to me. It's a promise?”
It was something I had been thinking about for some time..
Officially becoming the guardian of Lily's child..
If the prince were to claim to be the godfather of a child of mixed race, there would be a lot of gossip. But isn't that just an afterthought?.
Lily is my companion, and so is Godhand..
This child is the child of my two colleagues. If there is anything I can do for you, I will be happy to do it..
“I'll be back, Lily..”
I reached out to Lily..
Lily held her hand awkwardly and we shook hands..
“Let's meet again safely.”
“……Yes, Your Highness. Please come back safely.”
Lily also smiled.
It was a much more mature smile than when we first met..
***
While I was at the temple, I met several other people..
1Encouraged other priests who have been serving since their first year..
I also made an offering in front of the goddess statue. I also met Damien, who was having a tearful farewell to Podong, the hamster in question..
Podong has gained so much weight that he is almost swollen like a ball... … What and how much are you hitting?.
“You need to take good care of Podong while I'm away, Priest.?”
“kid. Don't worry. Even though I am like this, I am just as good at healing animals as I am at healing people. I heard that in the town where I worked before, I was even in charge of veterinary work.?”
I laughed out loud while listening to the conversation between Damien and Janice. Put Podong on a diet first..
I also met Thorkell. Even today, I'm still cleaning. It feels so natural now..
Even though I gave Thorkell a new helmet, he was still wearing his original blocky helmet in non-combat situations..
“I will protect the Crossroads and the temple with my whole body. Please come back.”
“okay. Don't go.”
It seems that it will still take more time to resolve Thorkell's trauma. I just hope it can be resolved on its own..
“And Thorkell.”
I whispered softly to Thorkel..
“I'm also getting along 'well' with Janice. got it?”
“……!”
Thorkel's shoulders trembled, and then he slowly nodded..
After circling the temple, I went outside..
I nodded to Zenith who followed me to see me off..
“Janice. Please take care of the injured while I am away. Please take care of Lily and her child as well..”
“Yes, Your Highness. Have a nice trip.”
After taking one more look at the priest, a sloppy man who greeted me politely, I turned around..
After leaving the temple, I visited other facilities in the city and encouraged them to take good care of Crossroads while I was away..
And so the evening of the last day passed.…….
***
And the next day. morning.
“It's a campaign!”
After climbing into the saddle, I saw the soldiers in the rear row and shouted..
“let's go! To the ecliptic New Terra!”
“yes-!”
Heroes and soldiers followed me..
We departed through the North Gate of Crossroads..
At the north gate, Lucas, Evangeline, and other heroes and soldiers remaining in the city came out to see us off..
and,
“My lord! Have a nice trip!”
“Show me the spicy taste of the South, Your Majesty!!”
“You must return safely.-!”
Citizens flocked to the left and right of the North Gate like a cloud, waving their hands at us..
“…….”
Now, I rode forward, taking in each of the familiar faces in my field of vision..
Was I a good lord to them??
I can not know.
He was clumsy as an administrator and reckless as a commander. He was not as skilled as the margraves of the House of Cross who had ruled the city for so long..
But citizens believe in me and follow me..
I also want to be a good person to them..
‘Their lives depend on my future actions..’
And I want to save everyone.
‘Not only here at Crossroads…….’
More countries, more people.
To save.
To see tomorrow together.
To reach the world after the ending.
“Hey!”
I drove the horse forward. Heroes and soldiers followed me in an orderly manner..
Waving a blank black flag, we headed north..
***
The Wintersilver family had finished road construction some time ago, so the road was pleasant..
In the past, it took three weeks to travel south from the Imperial Capital via the Crossroads land route, but this time it took less than two weeks thanks to the well-paved road..
It was like this even though a lot more people were moving around..
During the march, Dusk Bringer deployed his troops in all directions for reconnaissance, but there were no enemy attacks throughout our journey north..
“Fernández's army doesn't stop us..”
Dusk Bringer muttered in confusion..
I answered cynically.
“All you have to do is protect the area around the ecliptic..”
During the battle for the throne, Fernández's troops were clearly consumed..
Above all, Fernandez is currently doing his best to control the ecliptic New Terra..
The city is being sealed off, citizens' movement is restricted, and the 'Last Ark' plan is being implemented step by step..
You won't be able to afford to send troops to stop us..
“If we deploy a defensive line, right in front of the ecliptic…….”
I narrowed my eyes..
“……They'll stop us on the plains of the Iris River..”
So, two weeks have passed since we left Crossroads..
One clear day in the bleak cold of late autumn.
After completing our journey north, we reached the Iris River, which flows in front of the ecliptic New Terra..
They encountered Fernández's army encamped behind the river..
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