Chapter 2093 – 2093. The Fallen Empire
After letting out a few screams, Park Suho regained his composure.
He couldn’t just give up and fall apart like this.
Even though he had lost the territory war, it wasn’t the end of everything. Fifty thousand people? It was a painful number, but not something he couldn’t handle. He could recover in about a year.
‘I need to decide on the 50,000 people to send to the Mork County.’
None of the citizens of Veroprin wanted to leave the city. He had no choice but to use his authority as mayor to force them out. He had to preserve the skilled workers as much as possible. To minimize resistance, he would have to send them in family units.
It was a heartbreaking task. He, who was supposed to guarantee the freedom of his citizens, was now trampling on it. His support would surely drop after this. Disappointed citizens might even leave Veroprin.
‘I swear before them. I will bring them back to the city.’
It was a promise he couldn’t guarantee. He had no idea what fate awaited the 50,000 people who would be forcibly relocated to Mork County. All he could do was pray for their well-being.
‘…There’s no guarantee that we’ll have another territory war. If we fight the Empire, it won’t be a territory war, but just a war.’
War.
The word that had been vague on Earth felt familiar in this world.
His head throbbed.
‘The most urgent thing I need to deal with first is… Red Light.’
That guy who suddenly appeared in the city and went on a rampage had ruined the war. The citizens thought Red Light was a spy sent by the Empire. Park Suho had a different opinion. There were quite a few suspicious points. And Red Light was too elusive. The thought that he might be someone from Earth like himself crossed his mind.
“Mayor. A guest from the Empire has arrived.”
A soldier reported with a stiff face. As soon as Park Suho heard the word “Empire,” his hand clenched into a fist.
“The Empire? Did they come to urge us from Mork County?”
“No. They are adventurers composed of women. They say they came from the west of the Empire. One of them is said to be a princess of the Highresion royal family.”
The Highresion royal family. The family that unified the west of the Empire and gained the qualifications to be king.
People from the Empire visiting at this time. Even if they weren’t related to Count Mork, the citizens wouldn’t like it.
‘A princess of the Highresion royal family is an adventurer? I don’t understand, but I can’t just kick them out. I need to meet them first.’
Park Suho met them in the reception room.
A female barbarian, an elf witch, a female rogue, and a female knight. Each of the unique adventurers was exceptionally beautiful. So much so that Park Suho couldn’t help but feel nervous.
“It’s a pleasure to meet you, Mayor of Veroprin. I am Rayel Highresion.”
“I am Park Suho, the mayor of Veroprin.”
After a brief greeting, Park Suho was a little taken aback. Princess Rayel’s atmosphere was very subdued. The way she looked at him was also somewhat hostile. He could sense a decadent aura from her that didn’t match her bright status as a princess.
“The reason our party has come to see you, Mayor, is…”
Their purpose was to find the Empress according to the Great Witch’s prophecy. The Empress was referring to a female warrior.
“I’m sorry. I am recognized as a warrior as someone from another world, but… I don’t know any information about other warriors. It would be better to visit the Cel Order.”
“Is that so? Do you happen to have any female family members? The bloodline of a warrior is special. Perhaps they, like you, could awaken.”
He did. His younger sister, Park Gain. But Park Gain was lying in bed, cursed by Baektaek. There were no signs of improvement.
Park Suho hesitated whether to tell them the truth. He didn’t sense any malice from them. And even if he did tell them, they wouldn’t have the ability to interfere with his sister on Earth. People from this world couldn’t go to Earth.
In the end, Park Suho told them about his younger sister. And he asked them a favor.
“I want to bring my sister to Veroprin if her curse improves. At that time, would you check if my sister is the person in the prophecy? I heard you are excellent adventurers, so please be a strength to Veroprin until then.”
Each of them was a powerful individual. Just having them in the city would be a great help.
“I’m sorry. We have to travel around the continent until we complete our mission. We don’t have the certainty that your sister is the one in the prophecy.”
“That’s a shame…”
Park Suho couldn’t help but glance at Rayel’s body. Her gorgeous blonde hair and white skin like jade. If you only looked at her appearance, she was like a princess drawn in a picture.
“……”
Rayel looked at Park Suho with contempt and then got up. They left Veroprin without any regrets.
Park Suho was taken aback by their cold reaction.
‘Did I do something wrong…?’
***
I snuck into Mork County Castle. Surprisingly, no one recognized me when I wore the ghost cloak. It was absurd how unprepared they were for assassination. Maybe it was because it wasn’t magic, so they were helpless.
Count Mork, who had won the territory war, was holding a banquet to celebrate his victory. Count Mork’s face was full of smiles.
“Hahaha! The look on that guy’s face when he declared defeat is still vivid in my mind!”
“Congratulations, Count! This territory war was perfect!”
His vassals and knights were busy flattering Count Mork. Even though another war was just around the corner, no one seemed to be too worried. Still, there was a vassal who had some sense.
“Count. What are your plans for the war with Baron Gledenbergh? It’s not the time to say this, but… I would like to hear your opinion. Please enlighten me.”
“Hahaha. It’s not difficult. I gained 50,000 territory residents in this war. Less than half of them are soldiers. But I can just sell all the residents who aren’t soldiers. With the money I get, I can hire mercenaries or buy slave soldiers.”
“I wonder if there will be merchants who will buy that many slaves…”
“I’ll sell them to the mayor of Veroprin. I heard he cherishes his territory residents. He may not have the brains for war, but he has a lot of money, so he’ll accept my offer.”
“You are amazing, Count!”
“Raise your glasses! The victory of the next war is also waiting for us!”
I, who was hiding, frowned. I didn’t want the population of Veroprin to increase.
‘……No. Even if Park Suho has a lot of money, the most slaves he can buy will be around 10,000 to 20,000. That’s fine, I guess. It’s not good if Park Suho gets too weak.’
The banquet ended in the early hours of the morning. The vassals and knights left drunk. A few sober knights escorted Count Mork.
‘A count is a count. He seems stupid, but he’s good at protecting his own safety.’
Before killing Count Mork, I killed his children first. All of them, including the women and children. The reason was the succession of the countship.
‘Since I’m going to kill Count Mork anyway, it’s better for the woman I slept with to have it.’
Countess Carla.
I decided to make her Count Mork. To do that, I had to kill all the children and the first wife. It wasn’t difficult. The guards protecting them were soldiers, not knights. I could just go and kill them quietly.
‘This might make Carla suspicious. But they’re all dead, so the vassals can’t do anything. Carla’s relatives are also nobles, so they’ll help.’
And Carla was pregnant. There was no reason not to get her pregnant. In other words, my son would inherit the countship of Mork. It would take a long time, though.
Wearing the ghost cloak, I headed to Count Mork’s bedroom. Two escort knights stood in front of the bedroom, wearing armor.
I drew my sword and unleashed my killing intent. The escort knights were startled and looked at me.
[Using Time Acceleration. Remaining stacks: 7]
They drew their swords. They were incredibly slow. My sword, already drawn, passed through their necks.
‘They’re weak compared to Cotton.’
The escort knights might have been particularly weak, but Cotton would have blocked an attack like this.
I entered Count Mork’s bedroom. Count Mork, drunk, was snoring in his sleep. I strode over and swung my bloodied sword.
Suddenly, Count Mork opened his eyes and rolled off the bed, dodging the sword.
“You!!”
Count Mork shouted. Soon, the knights and soldiers in the castle would rush in. I didn’t care. I just had to kill him and run away before that!
“Daykert! You were alive! You stupid fool! If you were alive, you should have run away, not try to harm me?!”
“Did you think you’d be safe after betraying me? I’ve already killed all your children. You’re the last one.”
“……You killed my children? Do you have no honor?!”
“You’re the one who made me like this. If you hadn’t betrayed me, this wouldn’t have happened… Your children died because of you. If you had trusted me, this tragedy wouldn’t have happened. Do you understand? All of this happened because of you!”
“Shut up! The knights and soldiers will be here soon! I swear to the Goddess! You will die after suffering all kinds of pain!”
“Then I’ll show you mercy. You’re going to die here.”
[Using Instant. Remaining stacks: 6]
I used Instant and jumped. The distance closed in an instant.
Count Mork deflected my sword with a dagger he had hidden in his chest. Sword energy rose from his dagger. As expected of a noble who was once a knight, he had a trick up his sleeve.
[Using Instant. Remaining stacks: 5]
I attacked again. This time, the attack was blocked as well. But Count Mork’s arm was trembling.
[Using Instant. Remaining stacks: 4]
This time, Count Mork reacted as well. But it was too late. His dagger didn’t have any power. He was too weak to keep blocking my attacks with his dagger. His arm fell off.
[Using Instant. Remaining stacks: 3]
Thud.
The sword pierced Count Mork’s chest.
“To die so futilely…”
“Your position will be taken by my son, so rest in peace.”
“Wh, what are you talking about?!”
“Carla. She’s pregnant with my child.”
“You…!”
Before Count Mork could say anything, I twisted the sword and finished him off. He died with a final scream.
Just then, the knights and soldiers rushed into the bedroom. I was late, and they were fast. But it didn’t matter.
“Daykert! How dare you assassinate Count Mork! You are unforgivable!”
“For Veroprin!”
I fought them for a bit and then ran away.
I deliberately mentioned Veroprin, and it worked. It seemed to have worked because the territory war had just ended. With this incident, Mork County and Veroprin became mortal enemies.
After that, I killed Baron Gledenbergh and his family.
‘If they go to war in this state, Mork County will lose.’
The sudden power vacuum led to a civil war.
‘Still, the world will somehow keep turning.’
I returned to Earth.
