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I Became a Tyrant of the Defense Game - Episode 759

759. [Side Story] Brand new day

Under the snowflakes falling from the sky.

It's hard to believe that only a few days ago there was a fierce battle against a monster, and Crossroads was full of energy for the first time in a long time..

Citizens who had evacuated returned, and the hazy steam of preparing food rose throughout the city..

People from each country made their own traditional New Year's food and shared it with each other. As if trying to show off their country's food culture, they competitively handed out food to the guests..

Originally, Crossroads did not have a culture of New Year festivals..

However, since there was no fall festival in the second year, instead, we had a simple event on New Year's Day where we shared food and set up street stalls.…….

This received a good response. I think we all need time to take a breather again. Starting this year, it was changed to an official event..

So, strictly speaking, today is not a festival. It's just a day where we all share food, go to the temple, pray, and enjoy ourselves in peace..

‘Is there such a thing as a festival? … If everyone is having fun together, it's a festival..’

1As the size of the World Defense Front has grown over the years, people from more diverse countries were sharing a variety of dishes this time..

But for some reason, this food sharing event has become like a food fight between different countries, with people competing to see which country's food is the best based on sales volume... … It seems like something like a cooking cartoon is unfolding. serenade? did you do it?

But this year, among many countries, the Principality of Bringer was nowhere to be seen..

“…….”

Suddenly, a scene from two years ago flashed through my mind..

The image of Dusk Bringer hanging a large pot and pouring meat stew over roasted vegetables..

The smiling face of the Dragon Lady, who said that controlling the heat is the key to grilling vegetables and that she grilled the vegetables herself with her breath, said such nonsense. I kept raising my head and looking around..

“…….”

1The people who were visible in the new year of the second year, the people who were visible in the new year of the second year, are not visible today..

Suddenly, I saw the shadows of disappeared people passing through the streets on New Year's Day..

When I closed my eyes and opened them, the shadows disappeared, and only the laughter of people holding plates of food and enjoying themselves was heard..

I absent-mindedly follow the traces of those who have disappeared..

“Still, wouldn’t our maple leaf dumplings be the best? This taste completely peels off the roof of your mouth!”

Kuilan grinned as he took out freshly baked dumplings from the oven..

It was a dumpling unique to the Danpungrang tribe, which is said to be lucky for the year if you put it in your mouth and swallow it while it is hot..

Of course, I did the same thing last year, but I hated having my palate peeled, so I just received it on a plate and left it on the table to cool..

The place where I am sitting now is the street stall of the Danpungrang tribe..

As it was a popular store last year, it is crowded with other customers. I am sitting at a famous spot right next to the oven where Kuilan bakes dumplings and watching..

“This is the last peace before the storm, Captain.?”

Kuilan, who adjusted the fire in the oven, asked as he wiped the sweat from his forehead..

“Now is the time for everyone to take a breather before the final sprint, right??”

“…….”

I chuckled..

“For all I know, there is no fear in my voice? Kuilan?”

“The ordeal I've been through so far has been so harsh that I've slowly gotten used to it... … It's not good to let down your guard, but honestly, I feel like it's yours to do whatever comes your way now. Because we're going to break it all anyway.”

Kuilan pounded his fists together..

I laughed quietly and grabbed my share of dumplings… … I put it quietly. It's still hot. Wow.

‘It's just as Kuilan said..’

This can be said to be the final calm, just before the final five-game series..

In this peaceful period, after the final reorganization, from the forty-sixth stage to the fiftieth stage... … It will come pouring in non-stop..

At best, the returning citizens will have to flee again, and we will have to hold on to the end of this winter and continue the harsh battle..

“Still, if I just win this, it’s really not over.?”

Kuilan grinned as he placed another new dumpling on my plate. No, it's hot and I'm cooling it down, but they give me another fireball or something.!

“If I think about it that way, I think it's worth doing.?”

“…….”

“If this ordeal is the last hill we must overcome... … At the bottom, I'm a little happy. I just need to give it a little more strength.”

Is it possible to think like that?.

Just hold on for two more months and it's over…….

‘I am…….’

I close my eyes wide and open them, trying once again to find the shadows of those who are no longer coming back..

‘Lastly, are we on the right track?.’

Leading them all in the right direction…….

At that time, people from the temple and retired soldiers from the old barracks came pouring into Kuilan's dumpling stand. I waved at Thorkel, who was in the lead..

“Thorkell!”

“Ah, Your Highness! happy new year.”

“You get a lot too. I want to eat dumplings?”

Of the two dumplings on my plate, I subtly handed the fresh, fiery one to Thorkel. Thorkel didn't hesitate and took it in one bite..

“Wow, it's not hot.?”

When I asked Thorkell in surprise, whose complexion did not change at all, he answered calmly..

“That's right. I'm far away from Khan..”

“No, the roof of my mouth wasn't burned.……?”

Looks like even the best tank on the front line can't help but feel bad about their mouths.…….

While exchanging New Year's greetings, I noticed that a few people were missing from the group of retired soldiers..

Even though it's Glory Knights, it's always been with retired soldiers... … And Chain, who was friendly with Thorkel, was nowhere to be seen..

“The chain is?”

“You left in a hurry the day before yesterday..”

Thorkell grinned inside his helmet..

“I exchanged letters with your daughter... … Fortunately, my daughter's reaction wasn't bad. He returned to his hometown. You left in a hurry to visit on New Year's Day..”

“Huh.”

Since I knew a little about the chain's situation, I was a little worried..

“It's been a while since I left home. Her wife also said she was very angry. Will it be okay??”

“It's a new year.”

Thorkel spoke softly as he passed a plate of dumplings to the other veterans..

“There are few days when people's hearts are as generous as today..”

“…….”

“We don't know when the world will end, so we need to reconcile as soon as possible... … There will be more time to love each other.”

Thorkell, whose voice was still slurred and slurred, but who had become able to speak well enough for an eloquent person, said this..

okay. Will today be the last January 1st of this world? Maybe not. I don't know yet.

I prayed that Chain would return home safely. So I prayed that I could reconcile with my wife, apologize to her daughter, and kiss my grandchild on the cheek..

……And, of course.

I also know that the human mind does not work out that well..

“…….”

Kuilan, who was listening to the story, glanced briefly toward the north of the city - toward the Arian Kingdom military camp..

Come on! The dumplings began to cook again while making noise..

After drawing a parallel line and taking a quick look at the unreachable relationship between Kuilan and Yun, I finally turned my gaze to the other side of the city while eating properly cooled dumplings..

As we welcome the new year, I hope that everyone can caress each other with generous hearts..

***

“Umm…….”

Evangeline was walking down the street with a serious face..

Although snow was pouring from the sky, the weather was mild. The streets of street stalls with hot pots were a bit hot just from the people and the smoke of the food..

Destroy this street with other heroes from the Great Women's Yongyong Committee... … No, Evangeline, who was walking side by side and pouring various foods into her mouth, continued to moan..

“Mmm.”

The other heroes walking next to him were puzzled..

“Chairman, you look very worried today..”

“Iknow, right. Normally, I should have eaten five more bowls.…….”

“How can you be so calm even in the face of free food?.”

“What's going on, Chairman??”

“No, that's it. It's not a big deal.”

It's definitely not a big deal.

‘I just care.!’

Lucas and Hecate's date!

But I couldn't follow him like I used to. This time, it seemed like something really important was going to happen between the two..

‘But I'm curious! What are you going to do?! Lord Hecate aside, what is going on inside that old man, Lucas??!’

While wondering, Evangeline suddenly felt like she was getting drunk..

No, it doesn't matter what happens to that guy, he's been worrying about it on his own for a long time.?

That guy doesn't care who I confess to or not.?

“No, thinking about it makes me angry.!”

Why does it seem like only this side is losing money??!

‘I'll stop paying attention too! Take care and live well, it’s fun.!’

Evangeline, who was extremely feverish, started eating in anger. The heroes applauded in unison in front of Evangeline's fearsome spirit as she swept away the New Year's food from her nearby street stall, one after another..

“yes! This is our president!”

“Please break the new record, Chairman.!”

“Ugh, let's destroy this event that has the arrogance of free food.!”

“Crossroads… … ! You have underestimated the greatness of the man who will be your lord.……!”

It was around the time when Evangeline was filling her round belly with energy while listening to the evil laughter and cheers of the members..

“oh.”

“ah…….”

It was already a familiar cafeteria street, and in front of us was the New Terra food restaurant, where members of the Korea Women's Management Committee often had company dinners..

And now the waiter, who looked completely familiar to me, was standing awkwardly in front of the store, greeting customers..

“that… … Hello, Miss Evangeline..”

“Ah, that's great!”

Evangeline, feeling somewhat embarrassed, turned her gaze and greeted me..

“hello. Mr. Waiter.”

……There's something unusual about the atmosphere..

The waiter stared at Evangeline with eyes full of determination..

The members of the Big Women's Management Committee, who were following Evangeline in full force and destroying stores in the area, held their breath. For a moment, the front of the store was enveloped in silence that was far from the New Year atmosphere..

“This is my first time seeing you since the battle that day. You weren't hurt anywhere.?”

“yes. Thanks to you for saving me... … safely.”

Silence again for a moment.

Evangeline didn't know what to do with this atmosphere, so she looked back and asked the members for help with their eyes, but the members were just chewing popcorn, smiling evilly with their mouths covered. These are!

“Once again, thank you so much, you are my lifesaver..”

“No, what… … As the successor to the Marriage Count, it was a natural thing to do.…….”

Evangeline was embarrassed in front of the waiter who lowered his head and muttered..

It was then.

“and… … I only realized this after participating in a war once and facing a monster right in front of me..”

“huh?”

“You are truly an amazing person. and… … I am a person who does not fit into this world..”

The waiter muttered bitterly..

“This is not the place to step forward with childish courage. The warriors on the front lines here are fighting a much, much harder and harsher fight than I thought..”

“…….”

“I am… … I wanted to show you. I wanted to prove that my feelings for the young lady were genuine by confronting the monster directly. But now I know how absurd that was..”

The waiter bowed deeply..

“I was presumptuous, let my emotions get the best of me, and put the young lady and many people in trouble. really… … sorry.”

“No, not that far…….”

“I'm leaving this city now..”

The waiter smiled with a sad face.

“Because I'm a coward that can't be helped. From that day on, I have nightmares about monsters every day..”

“…….”

“Even from afar, I wish you and Crossroads good luck..”

After acknowledging his shame and weakness, the waiter greeted him once more with a much more relaxed face..

“Please consider that the confession that caused the young lady trouble that day never happened. I'm really sorry for bothering you..”

“…….”

“then… … How would you like to eat and leave??”

Of course I didn't eat.

Ke Yeo Young-wi and Evangeline passed the cafeteria and headed to the next street..

“……wait for a sec.”

Evangeline, who had been trudging around for a moment while losing consciousness, muttered, contrary to the waiter, with an expression on her face that was not at all comfortable..

“Now this... … Could it be that I got dumped??”

They didn't do anything, but they confessed arbitrarily and even took back that confession arbitrarily..

“No wait, waiter, stay there, this makes sense now.-”

0Confession 1st round.

Evangeline, who recorded a score that is only known in legend, tore out her head and roared..

Wow……!

“……?”

And the alley on the other side.

Lucas, who was sitting next to Hecate in another cafeteria and holding a cup of coffee, glanced in the direction from which the screaming was coming..

“What is it, a pterosaur??”