Chapter 250 – 59. War. (One)
Rumors that the elegant wizard Elizabeth had finally opened the door to mana spread quickly. The first person to know this was the same person who opened the same door, a sucker.
To be honest, Allen was quite surprised by the completely unexpected. Even just the day before, she suddenly opened the door to Mana, who had been engaged in a whopping four battles with him? … This is the most embarrassing thing he’s ever been through here.
Wanting to know what the hell happened, I met her, congratulated her, and read her secret thoughts.
… Should I say I’m lucky…
No matter what the trigger or method, it’s good to have opened the door to mana.
“See. I was the one who would do it, right? Ho Ho.”
“Okay. Good job. You did a great job.”
There was even a time when Allen had two of the Moon Yeonja in a mercenary group, not a union, and she played [Guild Master] For 20,000 hours and only once. If it’s just one out of thousands of games, you’ll get a rough idea of how dire the odds are.
Anyway, since she’s done such a great job, Allen made today a special day off and threw a light party.
Allen, who enjoyed lightly eating and drinking throughout the morning, stopped by her office for a while. He was sitting in front of his desk and handling office work when news of the war of the Marquis of Partallotti arrived after a while.
After congratulating the source who had traveled a long way and thanking them for their hard work, he opened the envelope he was given.
– Capture of the small town of Sunbell.
– The capture of the Middle City Mererwick.
– No sign of the past.
– Predicted invasion of the mid-city city of Pressden.
Allen smiled crookedly and folded the paper.
The old fox, after all, can’t give up his greed.
As expected, the old fox, Marquis Partalotti, seemed unwilling to end the war even though he had eaten two cities as announced. Maybe it’s only after taking control of the whole western area, that grumpy pocket will be a bit full. … If the conditions were right, he was the one who would dare to take the capital.
The money ghost got up and walked to the map of the continent hanging on the wall. And if you go far south from York Bay, the large city of the Marquis of Partalotti, your gaze landed on the middle city of Pressden.
In terms of distance, it’s about a week.
No matter how positively you look at it, the chance that the middle city of Pressden can withstand against the marquis is 0. Unless at least a miracle of divine punishment suddenly falling from the sky on the heads of the marquis’ army, there was no hope at all.
Of course, opening the castle gate and surrendering would have been the rational choice, but that was the judgment of a mercenary who meticulously weighed the gains, and it was not something that would appeal to proud castle lords. It’s the honor of the nobles to fight to the end, even if they search everything.
… At this point, the soles of the imperial palace’s feet will gradually become hot.
Everyone knows that the Marquis of Partalotti is a man of great ambition.
But again, there was a bit of an ambiguous corner to openly interfere. If that’s the case, the Imperial Palace should have intervened even when the Eastern or Northern War broke out. At that time, if you said you didn’t know me and now interfered, there was a fear of getting a backlash from the eastern and northern nobles.
Allen decided to wait and see how things would play out. He opposes the war spreading to the entire central region, but he still lacks justification for intervening.
Even if it was a justification to attach a useless reason, it was not ignored in the war.
… So, it must have been about 15 days since the news was handed over.
At that time, I was constantly receiving news of the war and preparing for it step by step.
Allen has a really unexpected guest.
Late morning before noon. Suddenly, there was a person who came to Allen’s office.
“Hey, how are you!”
A murloc duke who is now looking at the age of fifty, but still boasts that great muscular body.
“No, Your Highness the Duke? What are you doing here all of a sudden?”
“I also need to get some fresh air from time to time. You can’t just work while stuck in the capital every time. It’s nice to be out for a long time.”
Of course, Allen was by no means naive enough to believe those words straight away. Even so, you have already read the inside and grasped the other person’s intentions.
But can you openly tease again? Of course, you have to pretend you don’t know, haha, and laugh and say yes.
“I’ve been wanting to see Your Highness’ face.”
“Hey, since I couldn’t see you, your flattery has grown.”
“Abura. My sincerity. … Would you like to go to the hideout? I think it would be better served there than here.”
“Then do it.”
The two left the office and headed to Allen’s hideout.
The Duke couldn’t help but admire the body of the huge world tree that could be seen from afar in the front yard of the hideout.
“Awesome. It’s not an ordinary spirit creature.”
“He is the guardian deity of Vermandois. I consider you like my child. I’ll bring you a bunch of amulets made from leaves later.”
“That’s fine.”
Duke Murloc was very pleased with Allen’s lavish hospitality.
“Would you like a cup of tea?”
“Good.”
The two entered the reception room for VIPs on the third floor. Soon, the teacup was placed in front of the two of them, and the servants and maids left completely, and the atmosphere slowly changed.
“You may speak now. You came because of the Marquis Partalotti, right?”
Then, the smile of Lord Murloc came up thick.
“As expected, I can’t fool your eyes.”
“I was wondering how I would get out of the imperial palace. There are cases in the east and north to go directly, so wouldn’t it be a bit ambiguous? But it’s something I can’t just leave my hands on…”
“That’s right. His Majesty is also concerned. … He’s not usually the kind of person who would ask for help from me, but he didn’t have anywhere to stretch his hand.”
“So you came by yourself.”
“War. It is not something to be taken lightly.”
Allen nodded lightly at her and took a sip of the tea.
“Then, the intention of the imperial palace must be to stop the marquis.”
“Right. It hasn’t been long since Your Majesty ascended the throne. Internally, there is still chaos. It’ll be difficult if it’s like this even outside.”
“Then why don’t we mediate first? Wouldn’t it be best to stop without a fight?”
“I already tried. However, the Marquis refused without a word. This is to exercise autonomy against danger as the lord of the castle.”
Of course, it was not wrong.
“That means there is no possibility of stopping.”
“Yes.”
“By the way, aren’t there many other 10 rivers in the capital besides me? Why do you have to come here… ?”
“You know that too. That the buttocks of the sword emperor and the demons aren’t usually heavy. In particular, that nobleman from the Geomje won’t move at all unless ordered by His Majesty.”
Of course everyone knows. The reason why the duke rushed to Allen was probably because he was the only person out of the 10 who truly believed in him.
The two were already real comrades who had been together for over a year in the Arwen Gorge. The feelings we feel for each other are more than just colleagues.
“And this is not going on with your Majesty’s message. It’s my dogma.”
“… Okay.”
It meant that he would block even the sparks from flying into the imperial palace. Would you say that she is a guardian deity who protects the imperial palace?
“And again, I believe in you.”
Lord Murloc grinned, and Allen burst out laughing.
What the.
“You’re blocking it so tightly that it can’t get out.”
“No, please. Even if you refuse, I will never, ever—I won’t be disappointed.”
“Are you serious?”
“No way!”
“… Are you really serious?”
Then, an awkward cough erupted. And the inside that comes out.
“Oh, this person… Are we a normal sign? Help me! Will I ever find you here? Because the only person I can trust is you.”
“You said this a long time ago.”
“Shouldn’t I also save face?”
The two looked at each other and laughed.
“Great. I do as you wish. … But it will be difficult for us alone. The Marquis’ army is approximately three thousand. Even if you can’t do it, you have to have half of it, so you can see it even if you rub it.”
“First of all, I got fifty mercenaries. About seven hundred.”
“We will join the mercenary corps and alliance.”
“… How can the Viola Mercenary Corps not work?”
“It’s hard for me to say for sure. Let’s make a suggestion first.”
“I will ask you a favor.”
Allen tapped her chin with her finger and she thought for a moment. Then she broke the silence and she carefully opened her mouth.
“Majesty.”
“I am listening.”
“Could you give me some time? Then I think I can gather a solid support group…”
“Is it? … How?”
The corner of the money ghost’s mouth went up.
“There are a lot of things I sprinkled here and there.”
It seemed that the time had come to reap the fruits of the seeds sown.
· · ·
A letter came to Count Herrera, who ruled the middle city of Mahvana.
Dear daughter, from Elena!
“Honey, what did Elena say? How is she doing?”
The Countess heard the news of her daughter’s long-awaited arrival and rushed to her office, where she fretted over what was written.
However, the smile on the corner of the count’s mouth slowly disappeared. And at the end, he folded the letter finely and moved the bell to call his servants.
“Yes, Your Excellency.”
“Gather the mercenaries under your umbrella.”
“… Yes?”
The lion commanding Mahvana, Count Herrera, roared.
“I’m going to help my daughter!”
· · ·
The southern big city, Kronstadt.
A letter hastily arrived from the son of the Duke of Norton, the King of Hogu in the South, and Danju Carly Hill.
It’s from my brother-in-law, Allen Danju!
Carly Hill’s complexion began to harden at some point as she read a letter from her brother, the proud representative of the South.
He left and went straight to the castle owner, the Duke of Norton.
“Father, please allow me to participate.”
The reason for this is that he cannot ignore the request for reinforcements from his younger brother, Allen Danju.
“Isn’t Allen Danju the hero who saved the South? And he is also a great man who informs the continent of the greatness of the South. At a time like this, shouldn’t we, as people from the same country, help each other physically and mentally?”
After fervent persuasion from Danju Kalihill, the duke’s permission was finally granted.
· · ·
The middle city of Margas in the middle.
Count Villa, the father of the gum milk tester, wondered why his blunt daughter had sent all the letters.
“Heh heh, boy. I missed my parents’ arms!”
With such a happy heart, I opened the letter, and there was a short greeting and two lines asking for support for the amount of mercenaries needed for the war.
It was obviously something that could not be decided easily, but Count Villa made a quick decision.
As for my daughter, she wasn’t the type to ask for something like that. She must be that urgent.
And what parent will turn a blind eye to a child who desperately desires it.
Moreover, isn’t Allen Danju the benefactor of his beloved daughter!
Her favor must be repaid.
· · ·
The northern tiger, Ingmar Garbo Danzoo, received a letter from Allen Danzoo after a long time.
It’s been a long time!
In the middle of reading the letter with the help of a clever operator, Ingmar jumped up from his seat before he could finish reading it. As expected, the bloody northerners!
“Gather the children now! Dangjaang!”
Allen is the benefactor who freed him from a terrible demon disease. He swore that he would run to him whenever and wherever he needed help.
“Go to Allen Danju! Gather all the kids!”
Ingmar Danju headed for the central region with a bunch of mercenaries he was close to.
· · ·
Hearing the rumors of Danju Ingmar, Mari went straight to her father, the monster Raiga.
“Father! Please allow me!”
“No.”
Despite Marie’s request, the monster Raiga shook her head.
“It is too dangerous.”
“I have been through war. I can protect my body enough!”
“I was by your side! But now you are really alone. Allen Danju can’t just protect you. Rather, it is a nuisance.”
“If I die, I will gladly accept it as fate.”
“This damn bitch is real!”
Then Marie slammed her breasts with her fists and let out her teary cry.
“Aren’t we northerners willing to give up their lives for love! Father, are you asking me to tarnish the honor of the North?”
“Number of animals!”
“So, that means I’m going alone. This is not a mercenary versus mercenary issue. You are leaving to be with the person you love. That is my innocence, Father.”
The monster Raiga poured down a word, swallowed it down his throat, sighed, and laughed.
“I’m stubborn to resemble someone.”
“Who do you resemble? Aren’t they the father’s daughter?”
“… Yes, go! Go, help Allen Danzoo.”
Then at least he’ll save face. In addition, the daughter also wins her love.
“Show me the honor of a northerner.”
“Yes, Father. Thank you.”
“… By the way, where did you like Allen Danju so much?”
Ah.
Mary’s face turned red.
“… I just want to protect him because he looks handsome and weak…”
My daughter, but what a strange taste!
“… I get it. Go.”
So armpit hair only for love,
She left the North alone.
That is her innocence.
