Chapter 355 – 35. Time Between Dogs and Wolves (5)
Ahmad Massoud, the undefeated general of Beda, was a man of positional power, just like his nickname. He was the eldest son born into a poor family in a troubled era, so there was no other way for him to survive. Even so, the achievement of unifying the Near East, which was in disarray due to the absence of the Caliph, with his bare hands was truly remarkable.
“Welcome, it’s been a while since I had a guest from the West Continent.”
No matter how talented he was, how could he have dealt with so many young girls with nothing in his body? What’s more, among them there was a blood relative who once turned the continent upside down. That’s why the middle-aged Amir here was a natural soldier.
The supreme king who is as good at the art of war as he is at the military power of Ilshin!
Although it was a somewhat rude behavior, the pioneering group that welcomed Ahmad had their doubts when they saw his completely different and generous impression. In fact, until a few years ago, the famous hero who shook the world was nothing more than a pot-bellied man wearing a turban.
“The principal is Ahmad Masud, the Amir of the Vedas. He is a general who rules over the Vedas under the care of the majestic God. Since he came from far away, the poison may not have been released, so I’m sorry for calling him like this. “Please be generous and understand.”
Edward and his party, who were ushered into the living room, showed their respect with a light gesture. When the civil servants, who had felt somewhat frivolous because they were friendly, corrected their posture in a strict and polite manner in front of their lord, they vaguely felt their status.
“Greetings to Amir. My name is Edward Dean, and the leader of the snowy trade route pioneering group jointly launched by the Lemohan family and the Camargue tribal alliance in the frozen region of northern Gaul. “It is an honor to see in person the undefeated general of Beda, whom I had only seen from afar during his time studying abroad.”
“Dean, this is a very familiar last name. “May I ask if you have any connection with Sir Robert, the great merchant of Britannia on the western continent?”
“You are my paternal grandfather. I had no idea that you would keep the name of a small and insignificant family from a distant island nation. Please understand that, shamefully, I did not mention it because I am now out of the house and have no connection.”
Ahmad, smiling and stroking his long beard, offered him a seat. Considering that his job is to meet powerful people every day, his resourcefulness in immediately recalling famous people from countries he has never been to was truly amazing.
“Please sit down, and I respectfully decline the humility of being from a small and insignificant family. Sir Robert is one of the few trustworthy business partners we have for Veda. Moreover, wouldn’t it be impossible for him to belittle the largest shareholder of the Britannia Trading Company?”
“I just apologize.”
“If you don’t mind, may I call you Sir Edward?”
Following Ahmad’s gesture, he sat down on the cushion and nodded. Even with the loser from the Near East across from him, he seemed to take care of his wife, Ayla, first, like a loving wife, and then he looked around and even drew the attention of the other party members.
It was already doing its job in the face of an unexpected encounter with a giant.
“When I heard the clue about my time studying abroad, it suddenly came to mind and I threw it out as a topic. It’s a coincidence that it’s been a long time since I became a monk. However, seeing that he is positioned as a representative of such a worthy cause, I don’t think there is any need to express regret.”
“I am grateful for the Baron’s consideration of me.”
“In other words, can we say that Sir Edward’s intentions coincide with those of the Baron Ardennes?”
Amir’s deep eyes twinkled beneath his auburn skin. It was proof that the reputation of an undefeated general was not illusory. He implied that his ability to strike at unexpected moments was not only good at simple negotiations, but also at diplomacy.
“I’m even more curious about why Amir called us.”
“I’m sure you won’t accuse me of not knowing about the war clouds that are currently hanging over the continent. This country, Veda, is a country that exists based on peace. Of course, it wasn’t like that from the beginning. “I did it that way, after going through hardships, I achieved the fame I have today.”
Is it because it is a drawing room in a country where sitting culture is common? Next to the cushions for guests, there were traditional items like hookahs. Also, a nearby small table was stocked with incredibly sweet dates and fermented tea as a way to withstand the hot weather.
Meanwhile, Ahmad appeared relaxed and enjoyed smoking and snacks. He took care not to make the atmosphere stiff during conversations, while reciting his business in a soft but strong voice.
“People often say that life is fleeting. Certainly, unlike the holy earth, we are strictly mortal. But that is no reason for innocent lives to be lost so easily.”
If royalties have the most noble wish, it is undoubtedly peace. Because war only brings tragedy. How much blood must have been sacrificed to become a general who proudly entered the golden fortress of Sanskrit from a lowly soldier.
That is why the Amir of the Vedas felt it even more keenly.
“I, Ahmad Massoud, am certainly a man with my own ambitions. I have pride in being the one who brought a new order to this land full of chaos. Nevertheless, I always make up my mind when I witness the cradle of greed and incompetence roaming the continent.”
“What do you mean?”
“I won’t end up in the same category as them.”
The ruler with a determined look on his face puffed on his hookah for a moment. Before long, he exhaled thick smoke and revealed his true intention in inviting Edward and his group. At that moment, the servants holding the tray were about to put fruit on it and carry it out.
“As a faithful servant of God, we resolutely reject the coming war. Unfortunately, there are several prerequisites for that to happen. First, admit your own immorality. The next step is to find someone with the same mindset.”
The history of the Vedas is long. It is old enough to rival the ancient empires in the west that once ruled the world. Do you know how terrible it is that in a country with such a theocracy, the leader who represents the one God is vacant?
It was the era of young girls.
In a land where the caliph and sultan had disappeared, the Amir, who was only a lowly soldier, was victorious. As a reward, he could have been elevated to a position where everyone looked up to him like a god, but he humbly refused. The bowl of the fat, furry bowl that looked shabby at first glance was extremely wide and deep.
“The last thing is to have the power to exert sufficient influence. In that sense, I have heard rumors that there is someone rising like a comet in Western Gaul. “I heard he is boldly pioneering a trade route that directly confronts the border.”
“… It was no coincidence that the people guarding the gate were so enthusiastic about the Baron. “Also, the reputation of Ardennes trembles in the Beda.”
“Sir Edward, please let me know in advance that the business pursued by your party is consistent with the interests of the headquarters. As long as the logistics between East and West passes through our Veda, the method is probably good. “Enough to go one step further and provide active help.”
“But I understand that Amir already has a companion like my grandfather in Gaul. This is Valor Arnaud Leblanc. It’s a little hard to believe that you’re looking for a new friend even though the Duke of Valor’s business, Uestveda, is still going strong.”
The conversation between Ahmad and Edward gradually matured. On the surface, it looked like the invincible general was holding the nameless leader of the pioneering group, but in reality, the leadership was divided in half, like a tense tug-of-war.
“He said he would never wake up again.”
“… Yes?”
“You may not have known it because you were traveling through a rough terrain untouched by human hands, but that’s true. There have been quite a few changes in the west so far. Among them is a duel fought in the East by Sir Edward’s employer, a baron.”
Although the victory soon went to one side.
“The shares in Ouestveda are no longer monopolized by the LeBlanc family. The Barony of Ardennes and the Lemohan family in the northern frozen region are planning to take over. And we, the Vedas, welcome this with open arms. Furthermore, I would like to make a formal business proposal to Lumiere’s Invincible Knight.”
“Do you mean that the Barony of Ardennes is no longer the Margrave of Le Mohan?”
“Not anymore. “It’s great news that just came in.”
However, it was not something to criticize. This is because the information imbalance was too great. In the first place, the pioneering party, who stayed in Dalpo for more than 15 days, never met anyone other than themselves.
The changes in the world were so extreme that people had no way of knowing.
“The development of a snowy trade route through the Far Northern Limit Line is of great help to us. Inevitably, there is a way to directly interact without having to go through multiple countries. The same goes for Rus, who engages in wars of conquest. “If Gaul and Veda pursue a direct business, the Empire will not be able to resist without a helping hand.”
“The foundation of peace that Amir pursues is profit realization…”
“What could be a sweeter offer than being able to satisfy your hungry stomach and your hungry desires?”
Even realism is madness at this point. Because Amir had gained power through war and knew that repeating it would be the only way to prosper, but he refused. The general, who seemed to have lost the dignity of an invincible general because he was so tired of peace, actually remained unchanged.
“I will attach a skilled magician to you, so consult with the Baron. If you’re worried about being eavesdropped, you can use the contact office in town. “I will give the group a special guest room in the Golden Fortress.”
“If I give a positive answer, I would like to know what role I will be given.”
“How many villages did you pass through on your way from Gaul to here? It is a trade route in name only, but it makes no sense to have no intermediate base. There are refugees we have looked after for a long time, and we will use them as settlers to establish a base. “It’s about planting new seeds that will become a prosperous city in the future.”
“I would like to ask you one last question. On what basis does Amir give the Baron a friendly look?”
“You said earlier that the Baron had a duel in the East, right? It was a trial. It was also a duel trial over the verdict of a beautiful woman. Through the magician’s crystal ball, I saw the knight engaging in the fight. “I had a vague guess as to what because he was pursuing, as he was called invincible.”
In the past, there was a man in Beda. There was a prosecutor who was pushed out of the power struggle between brothers, abandoned both country and religion, and left with only ambition. He was Amir’s twin brother and dreamed of revenge by presenting himself as a convert to the gods of heaven.
Khalid Masood!
He is the knight who stranded his younger brother, who he could not bear to take away because he was a blood relative. How could one not be pleased, but there was something else that caught the attention of the general who was called invincible.
‘… This is the full story of what happened in our eastern part.’
Immediate message.
‘I guess you shouldn’t do this and that to someone who has become a loser. So please prove it. Let the world know that the intention of Ahmad, the invincible general of Beda, is noble peace. Then you might get a chance to keep it as you wish.’
The idea of buying and selling things that I don’t have has made humanity lean toward peace rather than war.
‘I heard your real name from afar. If it’s okay, may I call you Sir Kenneth?’
‘Kenna is enough. I am the government of the Duke of Valor after all.’
‘That’s great, Kenna.’
There is no value in dying or killing. Amir, who knows that better than anyone else, therefore hopes.
‘Please watch carefully. A world where even losers can smile in peace. The change pursued by Beda’s undefeated general. What this Ahmad Massoud will achieve with the new era will definitely be the end of discord.’
With a burning thirst.
“Please tell the Baron. In this merciful era, we will be together as if it were the secret to keeping these exhausted people alive. “Never forget that group of evildoers that are rampant, even though they may be cruel at times.”
“… !”
“The world is full of equally righteous people!”
Peace, live forever!
