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Became a tyrant of defense games - Episode 611

◈ 611. [Side Story] The last festival

9New Year's Eve.

Finally, the day of this year's fall festival has arrived..

A festival held not only in Crossroads but throughout the Everblack Empire - and in many other countries - to give thanks for this year's harvest and encourage those who have worked hard throughout the year..

Whatever the original meaning, it is one of the few seasons in the world where everyone has fun..

“wow.”

Wake up in the morning and go out to the city with the main party members who stayed at the mansion..

The city was crowded like never before. Every street was full of people..

Exciting music, shouting from people who have been drunk since morning, shouts of cooking, playing, and bargaining. It feels like not only my vision but also my ears are filled with color..

“The scale is completely different from the year before last..”

As I spoke while looking around at the panoramic view of the city, Evangeline nodded her head with flushed cheeks, probably excited..

“I guess the effect of the proclamation you sent was no joke.!”

“Well, so… … I didn't know it would be like this…….”

There are two proclamations that I distributed around the world with the Serenade section..

Hero recruitment notice. And the fall festival notice.

My intention in putting these two proclamations together is clear..

We are preparing for a desperate battle, so if you are a brave fool who will participate in that battle, we will feed you well and let you play..

‘But why did so many people come?!’

At face value, it's a fall festival~ Oh yeah~ You didn't just swarm all the way to the southern monster front?! huh?! It's very dangerous here! It's a fall festival now, but it's usually a monster festival.?

I'm not sure which side I'm obsessed with, but in any case, Crossroads is busy like never before..

It is incredibly crowded with guests from all over the world..

‘I once again realize the effectiveness of advertising... … I guess this is why everyone is so excited about PPL.…….’

There were already a lot more people than usual due to the joining of the World Defense Front. Because of my proclamation, customers are pouring in like this..

Empty buildings were converted into lodging facilities, and citizens offered spare rooms in their homes as bed and breakfast facilities..

That wasn't enough, so they were able to meet the demand only after erecting a large number of mobile accommodations made of tents..

‘It's a shame that the Winter Silver upper class prepared it in advance..’

I ended up just throwing out a proclamation without any solution, but Serenade prepared it on its own, so I was able to fit it in, albeit within a tight window..

The tourism industry is usually not difficult. City management is not easy…….

And it wasn't just accommodations that Serenade prepared..

“This is a famous tour near Crossroads! Departs every hour starting at noon…….”

At the gate, a Winter Silver company employee holding a pamphlet was shouting and guiding the tourist course..

“specialty tour……?”

I frowned..

“……Was there anything special about Crossroads??”

Is there anything other than monsters??

“No, why isn’t there a specialty! There are so many!”

I asked awkwardly to Evangeline, who was upset..

“What do you have? Please tell me.”

“uh…….”

After hesitating for a moment, Evangeline eventually lifted her index finger upward... … she pointed to herself.

“……Evangeline Cross?”

“Get out, you bastard. Go and buy some snacks.”

“Heng, you were already going to do that, right? It's this way!”

Anyway, it looks like there is a tourist course planned that I hadn't even thought of. I'll go later when I have time... … Thinking, we headed towards the street stalls, and soon we had to open our eyes wide..

“Wow, what is this! It's amazing!”

What unfolded before us was a row of street vendors extending in all directions from the city's central square..

1There were a variety of stalls in the first year, but this time, as the serenade was being prepared, the stalls were organized by street and section and lined up neatly..

Southern food here, northern food here, meat there, seafood here, vegetables again.…….

The party members swallowed their saliva in unison in front of a street lined with snacks they had never heard of. Do you think you are doing the same thing two years ago and now?.

‘But it's really amazing.’

I looked around and was amazed.

The central square was packed with tables and chairs, and it looked like you could eat food you bought from street vendors here..

People from Winter Silver were acting as facilitators everywhere..

We cleaned up the tables and chairs, emptied the trash cans, and guided new people bringing food to sit down..

There was a small stage prepared in the center of the square, and minstrels were getting ready to start performing..

Looking at the sign in front, it looks like the performance will continue with changing bands throughout the day..

“You really gave me strength, Serenade…….”

“Hehehe. Although it wasn't enough, I worked hard..”

I mumbled without thinking, but I heard an answer next to me. Wow, I’m surprised.!

When I turned around, Serenade, who seemed to be preparing something in the central square, was smiling at me..

“Welcome, Your Majesty. It's not yet a full-fledged start, but how... … do you like it?”

“You always do more than I could imagine. Awesome, Serenade.”

“It is a festival that His Majesty himself announced to the whole world. I also have to do my best to prepare..”

Me, I don’t even know that… … I left all the festival preparations behind and only did our party training, castle wall repairs, and military-related work.…….

A feeling of guilt slowly rose up. I'm sorry.

“I've prepared for festivals before, but this time, without even realizing it... … I worked especially harder.”

Serenade whispered as she looked at the streets of street stalls extending in all directions..

“As you said, I prepared thinking that the world might end tomorrow..”

“…….”

“What if the end of the world really comes? then… … Because we all have to play happily, to the best of our ability, without regrets..”

Serenade turned to me and smiled sadly..

“Because we need to make the most enjoyable memories that no longer exist..”

“…….”

Suppressing my tingling insides, I whispered with all my heart..

“I hope you make happy memories too. serenade.”

“Sure. I will do my best and leave the most enjoyable memories in the world..”

Serenade sneakily approached me and rolled her eyes sweetly..

“You will allow it, Your Majesty.?”

I smiled awkwardly at the serenade that asked a meaningful question..

“If there's anything I can give, anything.”

Serenade smiled brightly as if she liked the answer, bowed gracefully to me, and left behind the words, ‘I hope you have a happy festival.’ … I often walked to the other side of the square to prepare for the festival..

After looking that way, take a breath and turn back..

“…….”

“…….”

I found my party members looking in my direction with vague eyes..

“What, you bastards?!”

I blushed and shouted without realizing it..

Why are you looking like a grandfather or grandmother looking at their grandchild in amazement at a kindergarten school performance? uh!

***

Around noon. Time for the real festival to begin.

This time, like never before, it was time to give a congratulatory speech before the festival..

chuck-

This was because the emperor personally visited this festival..

Perhaps because he had been told to drink with his subordinates since the morning, this man stood on the podium of the square with a drunken face, even slightly staggering. You are really enjoying the country festival.!

Is it because it is a festival held on the border? The emperor opened his mouth very comfortably, without worrying about courtesy or formality..

“Nice to meet you. My subjects who live in the crossroads!”

hurray!

Long live your Majesty the Emperor!

All the people of the empire who shouted bowed down on one knee to show respect to the emperor..

But this is the world defense front.

Although it is for a limited time, it is an independent route operated independently from the imperial territory..

There are many people here who are not citizens of the empire. There are even many foreign kings who can be said to be on the same level as the emperor..

Among them, there are quite a few who still have grudges with the empire..

They only showed minimal courtesy and watched with their heads held high regardless of whether the emperor entered or not. Some still gnashed their teeth without hiding their hostility..

Anyway, even if it was dangerous, everyone was an ally now. The emperor smiled at them too..

“Also, nice to meet you, all the warriors of the World Defense Front. And all the kings gathered to protect the world.”

The emperor raised his arm and looked across the city..

“Now we all know - the whole world knows the harsh battles that were fought on this land, the hard work you put in..”

The World Defense Front has become an organization to which almost all countries around the world are affiliated..

Reports of the battle that took place here were spread all over the world. Everything up to the most recent Lord of the Flies battle..

Now everyone knows that this monster front is truly preventing the destruction of the world..

“Also, the battle will continue in the future. I also know that everyone here will continue to fight fiercely in the future. we all know.”

It is also true that the remaining battles will become more severe, not less severe..

Now, no one knows that the fate of royalties truly depends on this battle line..

“That is why!”

Then the emperor let out a loud voice and raised his glass upward..

“You have the right to rest. You deserve to eat and drink as much as you want. Even if it is the best business in the world, if you don't get enough rest, you won't be able to use your strength..”

The emperor showed his characteristic smile, showing his molars..

“Let us all do our best to enjoy this great holiday. Okay then! Announcing the beginning of the festival... … Cheers!”

Cheers-!

The emperor cheerfully poured the glass into his mouth, and everyone gathered in the square - and even those who watched this scene from the street because there were no seats in the square - swallowed the glass in their hands..

After emptying his cup, the emperor smiled, waved his hand, and walked down the stage..

The people of the empire applauded enthusiastically, and even those outside the country cheered with joy at the start of the festival..

Even though it is a frontier, it is still the land of the empire..

It was an unprecedented scene for Crossroads, where the emperor himself had fun and gave a congratulatory speech. The air got hot all at once..

The minstrels on stage began to play merrily, and people who were already drunk started singing along..

As a festival of change, there is no formality. Because of the overflow of people, there is no point in having a head table or a VIP table..

People mingled and mingled together, giving and taking food and drinks with each other, and even chatting with strangers..

I watched this scene and sipped the drink in my hand..

“…….”

I could see my men everywhere, in the square and on the streets..

Maybe it's because nearly a month has already passed since the last battle, but his expression has brightened considerably..

Although scars clearly remain…….

The darkness engraved in everyone's hearts and faces has not yet completely escaped, but.

Still, everyone was smiling a little. So I felt a little relieved..

“This festival schedule is… … Well, the first day is just eating and drinking like always. The second and third days are martial arts competitions. And on the evening of the third day.”

Damien, who read the festival schedule posted in one corner of the central square with his clairvoyance, smiled brightly and said,.

“It's a dance festival.!”

“Poop whoop!”

I squirted out the drink I had in my mouth..

Is it that again, oh!

***

same time.

North of Crossroads. Bringer Principality Military Camp.

Most of the refugees had already returned to the Dusk Bringer Duchy, and it was quiet here, with only the Dusk Bringer principality troops stationed there..

It was because Dusk Bringer sent everyone to the festival..

There were only minimal security forces left in the military camp here, and only Dusk Bringer and her four direct subordinate dragon blood knights remained..

“…….”

Dusk Bringer was floating in his tent, curled up in the air..

Naked, with her long black hair disheveled, she was meditating with her eyes closed in a whirlpool of transparent magic..

It was then. Dusk Bringer, who was sinking deep inside himself, heard the old knight's cautious voice coming from outside the tent..

“dismissal. A guest has arrived.”

Dusk Bringer responded angrily..

“Didn't anyone tell you not to take it?.”

“Haona…….”

Dusk Bringer's amber eyes widened at the next words..

“……His Majesty, the Emperor of the Everblack Empire, has come in person..”

Tsk, Dusk Bringer clicked his tongue and broke his meditation and released the magical vortex. Her stored magic was absorbed into her heart..

Throbbing.

“…….”

Calm down the dull pain in your chest by pressing it once with your fingertips..

Dusk Bringer, wearing a negligee that was lying carelessly on the floor, roughly draped over her body, shouted pointedly..

“bring guests.”

flutter-

As soon as permission was given, Emperor Traha entered the tent..

“The festival is in full swing, what are you doing here??”

“……traha.”

The emperor, who entered this place without any attendant, held a bottle of dark red wine in his hand..

“Would you like to have a drink after a long time, sister??”

He was once the one who raised me.,

To the old archduke who had been his guardian, his enemy to be killed, and now his son's helper.-

The emperor smiled bitterly..

“I don't think I'll ever get another chance like this again..”