Became a tyrant of defense games - Episode 78
◈ 078. [Side Story] Aegis Special Task Force Team 8
First, all the other soldiers around him were bitten. Because if the conversation leaks out for no reason, nothing good will come of it..
Accompanied only by Lucas and Evangeline, I sat across from the five death row inmates..
“Let me verify your identity first..”
I took out the documents and made eye contact with the death row representative..
“The name… … ‘God Hand’? Am I right?”
“yes, that's right.”
God Hand, the man representing the death row inmates, bowed his head..
The eyes between the disheveled light green hair are deep brown.
I couldn't check my ears, but I'm sure it was. They are a true elf race.
Same goes for the other four people. It's obvious that efforts were made to cover it up, but if you look closely, it becomes clear. All five are elves.
“Affiliation?”
“This is Team 8 of the Aegis Special Forces..”
Lucas and Evangeline seemed quite surprised at the name Aigis Special Task Force. It's worth it.
The shadow department that handles all the dirty work of the empire. A dedicated black ops handling team directly under the imperial family..
The imperial shadow, the emperor's hunting dog - that's the Aegis Special Task Force..
I raised my eyes towards God Hand..
“I don't think the name Godhand is his real name..”
“The special agent does not have a real name. The code name is our name..”
“Okay, then… … God Hand.”
“yes.”
Godhand had been answering calmly all this time, but he fell silent for a moment when I asked my next question..
“I heard you committed an act of treason. Is this true?.”
“…….”
The silence lasted only a few seconds, but it felt like an eon..
After a moment, Godhand bowed his head deeply..
“yes.”
“Does this mean you admit to all the charges??”
“I am honored, Your Majesty the Prince..”
God Hand lowered his eyes and quietly sighed..
“We were referred to a military trial in the Imperial Capital three months ago, and the verdict has already been made and all punishments have been confirmed..”
“…….”
“I don't know who you are asking. Please put up with us as soon as possible..”
I'm not doing this because it's difficult. I muttered to myself..
‘I have to cook it somehow and bring it under my command..’
I licked my lips lightly..
Should you try using your tongue??
“I have some questions. Since he's going to die soon anyway, wouldn't it be nice to answer a few of the things the prince is curious about? I think I have that much authority..”
“…….”
“Let me take this as a positive and ask a few questions..”
Godhand's eyes widened in surprise at my next question..
“The last region you and your team were dispatched to was the Principality of Bringer. Am I right?”
“how did you know that…….”
“It's hard to think that there's no snow outside just because I'm stuck in the southern outback. God Hand.”
In fact, there is no such thing as snow outside. I just read your bio written on the character profile in the system..
‘Maybe it's because he's part of the shadow department, but there isn't much information in his character profile..’
It is only public information. When and where was he dispatched, when was he sentenced to death, that's all..
But even if you just know that, you can see the big picture..
Moreover, now that I know that the race is elves, even more so..
“Your team was dispatched to the Bringer Principality a year ago. And it was nine months ago that the ambassador of our Everblack Empire, who visited the Bringer Principality, was assassinated..”
The diplomatic situation of neighboring countries and empires also affects the game, so of course I, who reset the game 742, was keenly aware of all the events..
“Afterwards, diplomacy between the two countries deteriorated, and war eventually broke out half a year ago. still at war.”
I continued to push God Hand, who kept his mouth shut..
“The Aigis Special Force's specialty is rear infiltration. Sabotage. And it is assassination of a key figure. yes?”
“…….”
“From now on, I will interpret all silence as positive. Anyway, I came up with a hypothesis..”
I grinned and clasped my hands together..
“The high man of our empire wants to swallow up the Duchy of Bringer, but there is no good reason to start a war..”
“…….”
“But what if our diplomat is assassinated within the principality? This could be blamed on the principality. It will be a good cause for war.”
Now God Hand no longer lowered his eyes. He was glaring right into my eyes..
“The ambassador is dispatched and assassinated by our special forces. They place the blame on the principality and start a war. Well, isn’t that a pretty plausible hypothesis??”
“The speculation is too much.…….”
“Three months ago, upon completing your mission and returning to the Empire, your team was immediately arrested and sentenced to death for treason without any explanation..”
I shrugged humorously..
“To silence them, the execution team is removed… … It's a secret method. is not it?”
“……majesty.”
Godhand let out a soft sigh. It was the first emotional movement I showed today..
“It's a lot of speculation, but even if everything you've said so far is true... … Then why do we want to die so quietly??”
I crossed my eyebrows. Godhand continued to say.
“According to what you said, we are being treated unfairly even after completing our mission. There is no way we could just wait for death so calmly, right? You have to either make a call or run away.…….”
“Because we're being held hostage.”
Godhand kept his mouth shut at my answer..
I grinned and continued..
“Because all your people have been captured and are living as slaves..”
“…….”
“In return for completing your mission and dying peacefully, your people will benefit. is not it?”
Godhand bit his lips. I guess it's true..
In this world, all other races such as elves and dwarves are slaves..
A hundred years ago, in a war with humans, all nations of different races collapsed, and the survivors became human slaves..
The Everblack Empire, which led humans to victory in this racial war, gained hegemony over the continent... … Well, that's roughly the story.
In any case, there are not many elves left as a race, and even those who live in poverty are trapped in the elf autonomous region..
Such elves are working in the empire's special forces.?
Moreover, he is quietly waiting for execution? All five people?
Then it's obvious. The lives of their own people are being held as a weakness..
‘3The elf queen who appears over the years also moves for similar reasons..’
Anyway, this is one of the most common ways the empire uses foreign races..
Holding on to the fate of one's own people and forcing them to make sacrifices. It was almost a cliche in this game..
“Sacrifice for your people... … It's beautiful. It's a noble spirit of sacrifice..”
I chuckled..
“It's stupid too.”
“……Even if I give in a hundred times and your guesses are all correct,.”
Godhand sighed again..
“So what changes, Your Highness??”
“Hmm?”
“We were sentenced to death. Your Majesty must have also received the official letter..”
God Hand scolded quietly in a tired voice..
“I don't know what you mean by saying this to the death row inmates who are about to hang their heads. Are you mocking us? Otherwise, is this just a pastime for the royal family??”
I grinned and leaned my upper body towards God Hand..
“You know what, God Hand?”
“……?”
“The official document sent to me says, ‘Execute the death penalty.’ There is no command to take your lives in any way..”
“what is that…….”
“There is no designation as to whether to hang, behead, burn at the stake, or burn the body. Therefore, all I have to do is take your lives at will..”
I gestured towards the far south..
“And this is the monster front. It is a place where monsters like disasters come flooding in every day..”
“……?”
“I give you a very difficult task, and you go missing while carrying it out. I report to my superiors that the death penalty has been carried out… … That said, it is possible..”
“……!”
I have that much discretion..
The Monster Front is clearly the southern front of the Everblack Empire. It is one of the four borders.
The commander is given the right to take life or death over the entire defense area..
‘……Of course, this is only in name, and this place does not have the same authority as other defense commanders..’
Still, they asked for reinforcements, but the fact that they sent down five useful death row inmates meant that they were saying, ‘Do whatever you want.’.
I decided to interpret it however I wanted..
“Before that, let me ask you a question first. Do you want to live?”
I looked into Godhand's trembling eyes and asked.
“Are you willing to prolong your pitiful life as long as no harm comes to your people??”
“……What do we do with our lives anymore??”
“Anything.”
“…….”
“As long as you live, you can eventually achieve anything..”
Godhand purred, biting his trembling lip tightly..
“Don't give me false hope, Your Majesty..”
“hmm?”
“You can tear it with a whip or cut it with a knife. Cut off the limbs, cut off the neck, and feed it to the dog. It doesn't matter. However you dispose of us. but.”
Godhand shook his head slightly..
“Don't give me hope.”
“…….”
“Hope hurts us more than anything else.”
There are people who live accustomed to despair..
Because if you have expectations, if you dream of the future, you will be betrayed.
If you give up, at least you won't get hurt..
“Don't be mistaken. 'Cause I don't plan on giving you anything shiny like that.”
However, I have no intention of giving any hope in the first place. It's not something I can give you in the first place..
“I just want to give you a chance. A chance to never end life.”
“……Why??”
After coming this far, Godhand asked me why.
“Why are you trying to save us??”
“Don't ask the obvious. Because we need you here.”
I answered honestly.
“Let me be clear. I am trying to keep you alive because of my needs..”
Although it may be difficult, it would be right to explain why we really need them..
“Currently, the Monster Front is experiencing a chronic talent shortage. We desperately need talented combatants. If you help me, it will be easier to defend this place..”
“…….”
“The monster invasion is getting stronger every day. If this place collapses, the autonomous region where your people live will also be in danger..”
Although the Elven Autonomous Region is quite far from here, it is located in the southern part of the continent..
If the monster front falls, you will definitely not be safe..
Protecting this place ultimately means protecting their people..
“Okay, this was a long story, but the choice is yours..”
I crossed my arms and leaned back..
Live or die?.
That's always the problem.
“Still, I'd like to ask you a favor. Not only continue your own lives, but ultimately do your part to protect your people..”
“…….”
After a moment of silence.
“majesty.”
Godhand opened his mouth..
“It is as you said. We received a promise from the special task force. As the five of us succeed in our mission and are quietly 'disposed', our species receives enough food to sustain itself for another year..”
a virtual living sacrifice.
They accepted that fate.
“Of course, we also do not wish for death. However, the situation for our species is so bad that we are willing to give up our lives. To the point where I had to step forward and risk my own death..”
Godhand slowly looked back at his four subordinates who were tied up and kneeling behind him..
“I dare say this, Your Majesty. If you won't take responsibility for us, just kill us here and now..”
“…….”
“However, if you still want to take us away, please take responsibility until the end..”
“I will be responsible until the end.”
I placed my hand on my chest and affirmed..
“Ash 'Bonhater', 3rd prince of the Everblack Empire. I swear by the blood and name of Everblack..”
“Team 8 of the Aegis Task Force pledges its loyalty to His Majesty Prince Ashe as of this time..”
visor-
There was a sound of metal being split, and the chains that were entangling Godhand's body were suddenly cut off..
Although he was able to escape on his own, he was tied up by himself..
As Godhand waved his hand, the chains binding the bodies of his four subordinates were cut off..
The four subordinates slowly took off their muzzles and blindfolds..
“We are just an arrow, a bullet, a gust of wind..”
Godhand came in front of me and slowly got down on one knee. His four subordinates also knelt down on one knee one after another..
The five special forces bowed their heads to me in unison..
“Please use it generously and throw it away without mercy..”
I will never throw it away, I will save it and use it until the end..
I grinned..
Finally, I got a decent sub party.
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