Chapter 422 – 422. Desire Feeds on Blood (5)
– One –
“Are you still unable to establish a communication connection with Your Highness?”
“Yes, butler.”
To the butler’s question, one special agent answers with a dark expression.
He seemed to have stayed up all night for several days, and he was speechless.
In other words, there was not much difference from the butler’s appearance.
“Why?”
“The communication system was not designed with this level of bad weather in mind…”
“Is it the same if the emergency route or bypass network is activated?”
“Yes. Not only is the heavy snow falling so extensively, but it is also a situation that completely covers the northern unexplored land. Therefore, no matter what route you take, all routes to the terminal are blocked and communication is impossible. For now, I hope the heavy snowfall will stop. It seems I have no choice but to wait.”
“Right…”
Fatigue covered the butler’s face.
The same was true of special operations agents.
“The only way to predict the situation is to pack supplies and additional troops in advance…”
“Yes. And for the time being, there is no other option other than leaving communication to the supply unit.”
“I guess so.”
Haaaaa
A sigh escapes from both of their mouths.
Packing up supplies and additional troops was not an easy task.
Previously, if the front side presented the required quantity, you could pack it with a little more margin than that, so there was less work to do.
However, now we had no choice but to predict all situations and calculate the necessary materials and manpower.
In addition, as the weather situation changed rapidly, it was necessary to predict the necessary materials and lost manpower and additionally organize them.
It feels like the work has doubled.
“… By the way, butler.”
“Hmm?”
The special agent breaks the butler’s thoughts.
The butler blinked to focus.
Judging from his reaction, he seemed to have stayed on the borderline between sleep and thought for a very short time.
The special operations agent pretended not to know that.
“I can’t reach Her Highness. How are you going to handle the Duchess’s request?”
“Ah, that’s what you mean.”
The butler gave a coy smile.
Soon, he hardened his expression.
“I’m not going to tell it to Your Highness.”
“…Is that all right? If I get reprimanded by Her Highness in the future…”
“Don’t worry about that.”
The butler seemed to have no qualms about ignoring Chiba’s request.
The special operations agent puts on a worried expression and expresses a question with his eyes.
The head butler replies in a tone full of his confidence.
“Hasn’t Your Highness already mentioned that it’s not easy to capture the test subject? Besides, it’s unclear what the purpose is, but it’s only possible to carry out the same operation as he is now because he sets the tone for dragging out the time. He said that if he had been determined and rebelled, he might have been prepared for annihilation.”
“Ah…”
“Didn’t you say that just because you have the upper hand for a short time, it’s not a situation where you can be relieved? That must mean that it’s too much to capture him. Rather, it is obvious that he will try to capture him even after giving up on the saintess.”
“Why is that?”
The special operations agent asks back.
At his question, the head butler looks at him with a puzzled look.
It was as if the butler couldn’t understand him at all, as if why he didn’t know that obvious thing.
“As time passes, saints will reappear. If we create the right situation, there will be plenty of opportunities to catch and tame the next fledgling saint. But aren’t they experimental subjects? It was impossible to mass-produce a useful test subject. If such a useful test subject was born because it grew up in the wild, we cannot reproduce it. So we have no choice but to judge that it has a rare value that cannot be compared to a saint.”
“Ah…”
“If, after capturing it, we succeed in uncovering the mechanisms by which it has grown so well, based on rigorous experimentation and exhaustive verification, then its value will decline. Until then, at least on this continent. I’m sure there is no test subject that holds more value than him in “The World.”
As if he was able to grasp the context only then, the expression of the special operations agent also becomes comfortable.
Being convinced that there would be no mutiny or strife led by the butler would have had a profound effect on regaining his inner peace.
“I understand, butler. In conclusion, even if the Duchess’s request is conveyed to Her Highness, Her Highness has judged that there is a high possibility that she will not be able to afford it, isn’t that what you’re saying?”
“That’s correct. So, rather than burdening Her Highness by conveying the Duchess’s request now, it would be much better if we were able to communicate with her in the future. There may be some confusion when you do it, so please don’t bring it up again with me either.”
“I’ll keep that in mind.”
If Chiba knew, it would have caused a seizure, but there was no way for her to know this unless the butler stepped forward and informed her.
The special operations agent also had his subordinates become toys for Chiba and died more than once or twice, so there was no reason to inform her of this fact and induce her to have seizures.
They were too busy to accept her foolishness.
Also, he had never been affectionate enough to accept her complaints.
Strictly speaking, it was a role her husband was supposed to play, so some were reserved for Regal.
“Then, let’s do the calculation of supplies and additional troops.”
“Yes, butler.”
No, it may be all excuses.
It could have been that he just didn’t want to make more work, so he had a good excuse.
However, since no one pointed it out and pointed it out, there was no way to know their true intentions.
– 2 –
“Hmm…”
“Are you worried about anything, Your Majesty?”
“I’m worried about my family.”
Hearing Regal’s concerns, Luxardo looks at him with puzzled eyes.
“Isn’t supply going without a hitch? Communication still doesn’t work properly, but the butler will be able to estimate the supply and additional troops. He is more capable than I imagined,”
“No, that’s not what I’m worried about.”
Regal cuts him off.
He turns his head to the south with a mixture of perplexity and bitterness.
“Looks like you’ve been away from your wife for too long.”
“Ah…”
Luxardo’s expression also changes to resemble Regal’s.
Since it was an area he could not give any advice on, Luxardo chose silence.
Swoop.
Regal looks around.
No one listened to them.
Because it was inside the Regal-only bedroom, which was well soundproofed with soundproofing magic tools, there was no burden even in private conversations.
Since it was even late at night, even at this time, only those pushing the test subjects were busy repeating mechanical actions, and no one was looking for them.
“Are you married?”
“It is true, Your Majesty. However, since I lost my wife early, I have not had a separate concubine.”
“I see. I’m sorry.”
“It was already a long time ago, so I don’t mind now. And,”
Seed profit.
Luxardo makes a somewhat humorous expression.
“Since I have neither children nor a wife, couldn’t I return my all to loyalty to Your Majesty? Sosin was immersed in that pleasure, so I don’t even think about remarriage until now.”
“Is that so? But there is such a thing as joy from a spouse, and it’s something that can’t be compared to anything in the world. If spouses sometimes go out of their way, it’s a way to live like that while adjusting to each other.”
“Even though my marriage was short, I enjoyed enough happy times. Because of that, I do not want to remarry.”
“That’s right. It’s such a pity to lose such a good spouse. As soon as this is over, I’ll return to the system and give it some time. I’d like to have a drink with you.”
“Glory to you, Your Majesty!”
Squeak.
Chuck.
Luxardo bows to Regal.
The fact that he was thrilled was fully conveyed to Regal through his back.
An accusation forms in Regal’s mouth.
“I don’t mean to be particularly serious, just to have a light conversation about marriage. So don’t get your hopes up too high.”
“I’m just appreciative of the fact that Your Majesty spends your precious time and spends time with an insignificant servant like you.”
“Won, a person…”
Tok, tok.
Regal taps him on the shoulder.
Swoop.
Luxardo stretches his back.
“You’ve had a lot of trouble today.”
“I just did what I was supposed to do.”
“I’ll work hard for just one more day tomorrow.”
“That word…”
Luxardo’s eyes shine.
It can’t shine brightly, it boils with greed.
“Are you saying that you are going to carry out the last operation to completely capture that hopeless test subject that will finally make the dream of a great new sky come true?”
“That’s right. Around noon tomorrow will be good.”
“You know that.”
Tok, tok, tok.
Month by month.
He seemed to want to turn around and leave at any moment, but his long hips were moving and his feet were shaking.
Because it seemed so
“Luxardo.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
Regal calls him.
“I’m not saying to prepare right now.”
“Ah…”
Excited with anticipation, Regal accurately predicted Luxardo’s rampage.
It was because Regal knew all too well how he would react, having spent quite a bit of time with him.
“After enough sleep, start the last operation from tomorrow morning. Just because he can’t sleep, there’s no reason why our soldiers shouldn’t sleep too.”
“I will keep this in mind, Your Majesty.”
Squeak. Chuck.
Luxardo gives an example.
“Go away.”
“Yes, Your Majesty. Have a good night.”
“I hope you do too.”
Sabak, Sabak, Sabak.
Clap.
Follow Regal’s order and leave the bedroom.
The way he stepped back and backed away looked very cautious.
Show extreme respect with your whole body.
Luxardo was nothing special.
He was highly respected by all his subjects.
Contrary to Chiba’s implicit disregard, the authority of the Regal was still sky-high, even though he was forced to carry out the order to constantly exhaust his numerous troops.
Regal left alone,
“Hmm… I don’t know if your wife is doing her part…”
He muttered to himself while keeping his eyes on the south.
His brow furrows slightly.
‘I wish I didn’t shake for nothing…’
Expressing her dissatisfaction with her inwardly.
At the same time, I also feel guilty.
He knew very well that she was ruined entirely because of her own fault.
Why do you feel so guilty
‘Hmm… It would be a big deal if the overall affection level went down like this… The odds of that are small, but if her wife’s heart ever gets cold…’
It was because the fear that this ability might be weakened had crept into his heart.
Regal did not regret that she decided to punish her or put it into practice because she thought it was necessary to straighten her discipline.
After that, it only bothered her that she couldn’t caress her feelings by managing it delicately.
‘Don’t worry about anything else, it would be nice if the Unsim Committee activities were done properly…’
He had heard from the head of the house that lately she had spent most of her day in the Regal’s office or in their bedroom, literally pretending to do her job properly.
The various strategies that Regal had requested were not getting any great results due to Chiba’s sabotage.
As a result, there was a hole in the control and control of the media, and I also heard reports mixed with concerns that ghost stories about Regal began to flood again.
‘If even a communication connection becomes smooth, I might be able to soothe my wife with a conversation…’
When the situation was urgent, even Chiba couldn’t afford to care.
But now that she had more or less free time, she had enough time to talk to her and to soothe her heart.
But her communication was completely cut off, and nothing could be done for her now.
‘I feel like I’ve vented my anger on her wife too much… Since we haven’t met properly since then, Won…’
Woo woo.
Let out a long sigh
Close your eyes tightly.
‘Now that I’ve been thinking about it, there’s no way there’s any other solution…’
My chest was stuffy.
It was a night of strong drinks.
– 3 –
Shoot, shoot, shoot.
Sailboats flock to the shoreline.
Hitting its hull, the waves break into shreds.
Kki-Ik, Kki-Ruk!
Kki-Ik, Kki-Ruk!
Slaves row vigorously.
The boat moves in the direction against the wind.
The ship approaches gently, as if meeting no resistance.
“…”
As if all the blood vessels had burst, the reddish-red eyeballs quietly turned.
Take a look around.
“You bastards… Is today the day…”
With a hoarse voice, the owner of the red eyes, Monohorn muttered.
I recall the topography of the four directions in my head.
The place where he stands is on the top of the coastal cliff.
Behind is a cliff, ahead is a steep slope.
There is not a single tree
There is no place to hide anywhere.
Even if the ship is approaching, there is no place to dock.
There is no detour.
Due to the terrain, there is no choice but to collide honestly and force-to-force.
Jerk, jerk, jerk, jerk.
Jerk, jerk, jerk, jerk.
“Huh…?”
Seeing a large army coming from the front, Monohorn’s eyes light up.
The enemies were advancing slowly, boldly, in line with five.
Unlike before, as if they were real elite soldiers, their movements seemed moderate.
Even if it is attacked by Monohorn, it is flexible enough to cope with it at any time, and it has a firmness that can withstand moderate attacks and advance at the same time.
The composition of the disease types was also diverse.
The system for defense and attack, disturbance and ambush was well established.
“Hehe… Come on…”
Monohorn burns the last fight.
Squeak.
I turn my eyes to his feet for a moment.
There,
Woo woo woo.
A faint light bursts out.
It was her signature automatic chant.
Through it, she’s sure she hasn’t lost her breath yet.
“Whoa… Thank you, Ada.”
Seed profit.
Monohorn smiles.
“Thanks to that, I was able to hold on until now.”
His voice comes back a bit.
“I will do my best until the end.”
Swoop.
He raises his head again.
Grinding it out,
“Turn it off…”
Scolding.
Uzijik.
Rumble.
I tightened the plant stem that had dug into his body even tighter.
The reason he was able to stand even at that point was thanks to plant stems used as splints to immobilize his body.
It was awful.
“Kihii…”
The corner of Monohorn’s mouth went up.
With his mouth wide open,
Kiyaaaaa!
I look up to the sky and roar
Hearing his screams,
Wheeeee.
The world seemed to freeze for an instant.
But,
Whoaaaaa!
Aaaaa!
Regal’s soldiers also began to raise their spirits against Monohorn.
With that as a signal, the final battle between the fates of both sides began.