episode_0312

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The things that the warriors who set out to explore the territory brought were all full of extraordinary things.

First of all, we can look at a manuscript of a strategy textbook written by a famous strategist of the old Eingart Empire that is said to have been lost hundreds of years ago.

At first its authenticity was doubted, but after hiring experts in deciphering ancient documents to investigate, it was discovered that this was a genuine manuscript of the original.

The supreme book of military strategy that any strategist would have to read at least once has suddenly appeared in the southern part of the continent!

“This is not all we brought.”

This time, the warrior next to him knelt down and raised one sword with both hands towards Luna.

The gold handle that still has not faded, the eagle emblem clearly engraved, and the blade that has not lost its sharpness at all.

What proved the value of this weapon was the eagle emblem and the distinctive shape of the blade. Anyone who had walked the path of the sword for even a moment could easily tell what this weapon was from just these two features.

The Adina Sword, the legendary sword of Adin von Eingart, a founding member of the Eingart Empire and a legendary general said to have shown exceptional talent in battle and military strategy, is said to have been lost, as is the strategy book above.

“Thank you both for your hard work.”

Luna slowly got up, took her book of military strategy, and approached Jinor, who was guarding the seat next to her, without any hesitation.

“Jinor-nim. I think you need this more than I do. Please accept it.”

“I will gratefully accept it.”

Jinor bowed his head in respect, but he did not show any signs of humility. He himself knew of the existence of the book of military strategy.

Although I didn’t really have much desire for other things, my desire for books was something that was difficult to get rid of even at this age.

“And this black… … I will leave it to Lunalian Inian.”

Luna slowly took the sword and-

Adina said, raising her sword high into the sky.

‘… … !’

It felt as if he was declaring to the entire continent that he was the master of a new era―

Even though it was just a simple act, it made the viewer feel exhilarated.

At the same time, everyone present could sense it.

He knew that he would never forget this sight for the rest of his life. And that this person was the one he truly deserved to serve as his master!

Jinor was overcome with an eerie feeling as he looked at Luna like that.

‘If even this was planned by her, then her showmanship is better than I thought.’

Luna, who felt like she was being silly to put it nicely, was changing at some point, just like Violet said.

It wasn’t just the fact that her personality had changed that was significant.

Jinor carefully thought about Lunalien’s actions during that time.

The starting point was the mountain behind Madlan Castle.

There, a gold mine of an unbelievable scale was discovered. And it was extremely pure gold, with no trace of any handling whatsoever!

The scale of the problem was so great that it was impossible for anyone to understand why the Karelian Army had failed to discover this gold mine for so long.

Gold was an extremely useful ore. The gold that was used as military funds was gold. A country that owned mines became a national power and could easily overwhelm other countries in terms of funds. That is why the saying, “It is good to have a large territory first” came about.

A huge gold mine was suddenly discovered in such a situation.

The timing of this exquisite, originally non-existent space being created simply by planting the Lunalian Army’s flag was enough to naturally attract the attention of many people, including the people of the territory.

So how did word of mouth spread among the people of the world?

“This is a miracle. Heaven has acknowledged Luna.”

“If this isn’t a miracle, then what is?”

Yes. For people, not only magic was accepted as a miracle. The series of events that continued to occur provided sufficient grounds to feel that all of this was Luna’s merit.

For example, when Luna says, “I think it would be good to explore over there,” treasures often pop out, or even gold that was hidden somewhere you never knew was there is discovered.

If you say, ‘It seems like we need to get rid of the bandits,’ you will often win the hearts of the people of the territory in unexpected ways just by getting rid of the bandits.

The best results always came out even when it wasn’t intended. Looking at that scene, it naturally overlapped with the image of Karelia being taken over even when the difference in military power was overwhelming.

Everything Luna does turns into luck for her. And it’s an incredible amount of luck, something that most people only experience two or three times in their lives!

Even Genor, who usually thinks rationally, couldn’t help but think that way when he got to this point.

It was as if the whole world was trying its best to make Lunalian Inian into the material to become the unified monarch.

Although Jinor didn’t know it, this was the exact opposite of what Swen felt about Serpina’s army – ‘It seemed like the whole world hated Serpina von Eingart.’

Thus, Lunalian, who had absorbed the Karelia Army, was absorbing the hearts of the people of the territory to himself at an unprecedented rate.

Even though his later mistakes were serious, this was surprising considering that Karelia was also a person of high virtue and loved by the people of the territory.

Even in the Southern Continent, which was pouring all its energy into internal affairs and enjoying a peaceful time, even if it was the calm before the storm, news from the Central Continent was gradually coming in.

“It looks like a war between the Aesir and Serpina armies will break out soon.”

At Charlotte’s words, Tifa asked thoughtfully.

“Charlotte. Do you think Serpina Army will be able to successfully establish itself in the Central Continent this time?”

“I am confident in holding a weapon, but I think my younger sister Violet will be able to give a much better opinion when it comes to viewing the game… … .”

“No, but still. There’s this thing called the sense of the unmanned. Right now, you’re telling me, ‘It seems like a war between the Aesus Army and the Serpina Army is going to break out.’”

“I’m sorry, but I heard that story from my younger sibling… … .”

“Pfft!”

Tifa smiled happily and placed a hand on Charlotte’s shoulder.

“You seem to have more talent for making others laugh than I thought. Why are you arguing here?”

“Is that so? I’ve always heard since I was little that I have a ‘too serious and boring personality’… … .”

“No, no. You’re talented. Being a clown wouldn’t be so bad. It still feels so far away, but. After the continent is unified, why would you need to take up arms? By the way, where did your brother go?”

“It seems like I went out to practice alone again today.”

“He hasn’t come out lately. Hey, you little punk, your head’s grown a bit, so maybe you’re going through puberty or something.”

These days, the person Tifa is closest to is not her childhood friend Luna, who is busy becoming a monarch, but Charlotte, who is like her disciple.

Since Violet was a civil servant type, she didn’t have much contact with Tifa, and naturally became close to Charlotte and Francis, who fought with her sword on the battlefield.

Francis had been training on his own more often than under Tifa recently, so at least since coming to Madelan Castle, he had been spending a lot more time with Charlotte.

“Shall I call you? I can guess where you went… … .”

“No, no. Leave it alone. Men need time to gather their thoughts by themselves.”

“Yes… … ?”

Unlike Charlotte, who was puzzled and didn’t understand what he was talking about, Tifa had some idea why Francis was spending so much time alone.

‘That guy seemed to like Luna.’

He probably thought he hid it well, but it was so vivid in Tifa’s eyes.

That Francis’ feelings for Luna were not simply loyalty.

He would sometimes declare that he would protect her, and would often appeal to her that he would do anything for her.

Of course, Luna couldn’t help but be fed up with it. Tifa, who was her closest friend, knew this. Luna was the type who would never turn her eyes away from someone she had fallen for once.

‘Come to think of it, I wonder if he’s doing well.’

Naturally, my thoughts shifted to the white-haired man.

He was the only strategist in our military who was with us for only a very short time, but who will never be forgotten and can never be forgotten.

The last I heard, she was working under that evil witch, Serphina… … but I never really thought of myself as the type that was smart, so I never bothered to look into its meaning.

If there was one thing he was certain of, it was that ever since the day he escaped Castle Zeilant, he, Luna, and Kyle had practically owed him their lives.

If it weren’t for him, I would have died. I had no intention of going under Lin, and no matter what, she would never have saved Luna.

‘I guess he has thoughts. That’s the kind of guy he is.’

“What’s wrong? Let’s do what we have to do today. Okay?”

“Yes, I understand. I will learn a trick.”

Tifa was lightly dealing with Charlotte, while at the same time focusing on learning how to control her magical powers.

Even if others didn’t know, he knew that he was the one who used magic himself. If he continued to abuse magic like he had been doing in every battlefield, it wouldn’t be long before he was dead.

That’s why I devoted myself even more to my training. I put in all my effort to repeatedly read the mana in order to find the optimal point without putting too much strain on my body.

‘We have to learn how to operate it safely for a long time somehow.’

Tifa didn’t want to die.

It wasn’t because I was afraid of my life. After all, my current life was just something that Swen had extended.

To be exact, I had no intention of dying until Luna became the bedrock upon which unification could be achieved.

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So, the very brief moment of peace in which each person spent their own time ended –

“You seem to have made up your mind, my lord.”

“Yes, I would like to discuss this with Genor.”

In the audience room, Luna asked the state strategist, Jinor, with a more serious expression than ever before.

“In what direction do you think our army should advance now?”