Chapter 561 – Return of Middle-Earth #18
Since then, the alliance of small kingdoms has been going very smoothly. The key figures became succubuses who were absolutely loyal to me, so I focused on the alliance without caring about the interests of each country.
Thus, the Holy Alliance was formed.
Countries that are closely allied with our country of Kuls. We support each other, and our side has also sent various material aid, so the bond of alliance is very, very strong.
That is why the opposing coalition is now in a difficult position.
The opposition will be possible only when all the small kingdoms come together, but more than half of them have already bowed their heads to our Kulse. In this situation, you can’t attack without haste.
On the contrary, it is only swayed by the demands of this side.
“Some of the small kingdoms of the Confederation have applied for an alliance in the utmost secrecy. Now they realize that they have no chance of winning and are trying to join our side.”
Dream Pass.
Inside the space connected by dreams, Princess Jasmine reported to me.
“Accept everything. Only the conditions will be strengthened.”
“Yes.”
Since I joined late, it is right that the conditions should be strengthened a little. I think it’s reasonable to show that much.
“The rest? Especially the Kingdom of Barson?”
“I’m still taking a hard line.”
Barson Kingdom is the strongest country in the Small Kingdom Alliance.
Well, since it’s a small kingdom, if two other small kingdoms join forces, it will be barely enough to block it, but it’s enough to become the center in the current situation.
Currently, they are vehemently rejecting the Holy Alliance, and have defined us as invaders. Even if you reach out to the alliance, you continue to reject it.
“I gave you a lot of time… Well, I can’t help it. Jasmine? Prepare for war. Now it’s time to step on that side.”
“All right.”
He politely informed the great Jasmine of his future plans.
To prepare for war by gathering an army and seeing each other often with the Holy Alliance. In fact, my army is sufficient, but in the future human armies will also play a very important role.
Let’s get a good idea of the capabilities of these foreign human armies before fighting the Empire.
* *
“As you may already know, the army of the small kingdom is quite weak. A small number of king’s direct troops and mercenaries. And an army composed of conscripted peasant soldiers.”
Vera said.
“The king’s direct knights lead the mercenaries and peasant soldiers, and if you’re Culce, you’ll know how easy they are.”
“Don’t you know. They’re undisciplined, unmotivated, and easily intimidated.”
Even if there is a commander who grasps the terrain and the map and deploys ghostly strategy tactics, if most of his troops are peasant soldiers, he is very limited in what he can do.
Of course, if you are facing an army of the same rank, you can fight fiercely, but my army is basically made up of professional soldiers.
It’s just easy prey.
“But if we were to fight against the Empire, we would have no choice but to recruit peasant soldiers and fight.
And we will propagate to small kingdoms and set up the reserve army system. After this traffic control is over, let’s make this place completely my color.
“I see… I understand. Anyway. Jeon Jun-tae is already over. Just give the marching order and you’ll be able to move.”
“How are the monsters?”
“The Gorgon Cavalry and the Despind Heavy Armor. I’ve collected them one by one and trained them. You’ll probably see them in action this time.”
Vera smiled and said in a confident tone.
Hehe, I see. Looking forward to that.”
Then, shall we go to war for the first time in a while?
“I will give the order to advance. Let’s get out.”
It’s been a long time since we went to war. I can already hear the shouts of my men.
* *
Since the priestesses of the Culse Church made an important announcement the other day, the humans of the Culse Country were aware of the situation to some extent.
Conflict with the small kingdom.
“It looks like a war is about to start.”
“I know.”
“It’s really unfortunate.”
The lords there rejected Culseism. They tried to spread humanitarian missions, but all were rejected.
It’s terrible.
If the monarchs reject the Culse religion, the people under them will never come across it. If so, they will not be able to gain peace and rest after death.
Only when you believe in the Culse religion and follow God can you be guaranteed peace after death.
“Only war can save them.”
“We need to beat those foolish little kingdom lords and convert them.”
“Otherwise, everyone there will suffer.”
The devil’s strategy permeated the human world.
Priestesses of the Culse Church in each city shouted earnestly, and the overflowing followers of the Culce Church agreed.
After repeating such a process, the followers of the Culls Church came to think of many things religiously. Now they take up arms to convert others.
“All troops, advance!”
Commander Vera shouted.
“Waaaaa!”
“Ooooo!”
“Waaaaa!”
The Crusaders made up of humans marched with shouts. Their hearts swelled with religious exaltation.
A pilgrimage war that leaves to convert foreign people. If you make merit here, you will surely be able to go to heaven after death.
This is a very good thing. It is not enough to save foreign people who will die and wander aimlessly in purgatory through religion, and even they themselves will go to heaven after death with this achievement.
ㅡChuck Chuck!
The soldiers with weapons took their steps, each shouting vigorously.
“We will save with our own hands!”
“It’s good to go to heaven together!”
“Culse School to the world!”
Among the shouting soldiers, the officer shouted.
“Our purpose is to drive out the foolish foreign monarchs who reject the Culse religion! Destroy the army and drive out the monarch, so that the people of the country can receive the favor of the Culse religion!”
The clear purpose reached the ears of the Crusaders.
“Yes!”
“Yes!”
“Yes!”
While marching like that.
ㅡflutter!
“Look over there!”
With the sound of the wind, people pointed to the sky.
There is a pure white divine dragon.
“It’s a dragon!”
“Oh oh…!”
“Hey Culse!”
The soldiers who saw the dragon were moved and put their hands on their chests. As long as the dragon is with you, there is no defeat.
Now they are in the middle of a certain religious incident. Believing that they were in the center, the soldiers erupted in shouts again.
* *
Hehe, this is true.”
The march went very smoothly.
To be honest, foreign countries beyond our country. It was also the first time that they marched to the place where the small kingdom was located. I’m running the longest march ever, but I guess it’s because the kids are all grown up.
The monster army advanced without a hitch thanks to perfect terrain grasp and marching and supply operations.
“Because they are all competent.”
Thoroughly grasp the marching route and move without any variables. All thanks to the active work of the generals and commanders I raised.
Seeing how things are going so well makes me feel better.
My army is bigger than before. Moving such a large army properly can also be said to be a great training, and it can be said to be a level up.
Our capabilities grow by simply going to distant places without problems.
Well, the biggest benefit is that the national weight class has grown and supply has been increased. In addition, since I am expanding my influence and spreading my influence to all parts of the province, the way to go is inevitable.
Furthermore.
“Kreur.”
“Kahah.”
I really like the Gorgon Knights and Deathfinds that have melted well into my unit. They’re newcomers from Hive, but they can’t be that reliable.
“Demon King! It’s Vera’s message!”
As I was on my way, a contact pixie flew by.
“Uh! What!”
“Human armies are on the move, too! They said they’re still taking some non-combat losses because they’re human! Here’s the document!”
“Good job!”
“Huh!”
Pixies always have high tension. I read the letter from Vera as I stroked his hair.
“Hmm.”
There were some non-combat losses, but it doesn’t seem to be a big problem. Morale is also high. It is said that each soldier feels a sense of religious uplift.
Hehe, perfect.”
After all, religion is the answer.
“Keruk, Mr. Kwong. What is it?”
“Humans are doing it right, too.”
“Then we must do better, Keruk!”
“Of course!”
“Keryaaaaak!”
That’s how we crossed the border and headed to the place where the small kingdom was.
* *
After arriving at the destination, I checked the surroundings while camping. Then, contacting them through the Dream Pass, they set up a gathering point for allied troops and visited there.
“Demon King!”
“Ah!”
I briefly petted my followers who reacted happily and looked at the level of the army.
But what
“Is it about this?”
It’s an army that doesn’t fit in my eyes.
An army with low morale, exactly as Vera said.
It was a fist-fighting type of army, with knights and a handful of skilled soldiers leading the peasant soldiers who made up the majority of the unit. The thought of raising them takes my breath away.
Still, this time, if you experience the battle, propagate it properly, and make it a follower of the Culse cult, you will be able to have a variety. And you can train it.
“Then Jasmine? I’ll give you orders.”
“Yes!”
I told them what to do.
Don’t expect too much anyway. Because the main axis of everything will be my monster army.
