episode_0066

The Empire must put direct pressure on Benito, whether it likes it or not.

So that the enemy forces heading towards the Holy Nation can no longer advance.

Because that’s pretty much the only justification for going to war.

Therefore, one branch of the Imperial Legion must pass through this area.

The other legions must move south to rescue the Holy Nation.

This is why the Goryeo Army can stand against our Imperial Legion.

‘To be precise, it means to maximize the defender’s advantage.’

They know it too. If they come at us in a head-on fight, they’ll get crushed.

There is no chance of victory in a normal fight against the Imperial Legions.

This is something that cannot be done even if you wake up from the dead. This is something that cannot be done even if King Gori, the grandfather, comes.

That’s why they’re crouching down in such a favorable defensive position.

Come and see for yourself. They say they are ready to withstand any onslaught.

You can’t win, I admit. But you don’t have to win.

“―I expected this to come out, you guys.”

I looked at Gori, who was suffering from our empire’s so-called ‘inter-floor noise’ operation, with my arms folded.

Early in the morning, or even late at night, they would make all kinds of noise and commotion.

We banged drums, blew trumpets, and advertised to the whole world that we were going to invade.

Sometimes he would have them prepare to fight early in the morning, and other times he would have them prepare in the afternoon.

In fact, it gave off a strong vibe that our Imperial Legions might join the battle at any moment.

For our corps soldiers, it was a training they had been doing on a regular basis, so there were no major problems.

Anyway, whether we will fight today or not has already been decided, so there is nothing to worry about.

But the rings are different. They are those who have suffered since dawn, or since night.

Meanwhile, we are watching in real time as the Imperial Legion prepares to invade at any moment.

I can’t even imagine how great the fear would be there.

‘The commanders are probably doing everything they can to make us feel safe. But that won’t do. This is a problem of fear and terror that can never be overcome.’

If the opponent had been a well-trained western force, it would not have worked.

But now, what is in front of the 6th Corps is the army of Gori that has gathered all the troops.

You can’t say there aren’t any elite soldiers, but compared to the legion, they are nothing more than punks.

“Prince Kael.”

“Welcome, Commander. Let’s have lunch a little early today.”

“Are you planning on getting ready for battle in time for Gori’s lunch break?”

“Yes. Now I’m going to make you vomit even while eating.”

Anyway, Gori can never let his guard down.

Whether we invade or not, that is the position of the unprepared.

Of course. How can we be at ease when our opponent is not another place but the Empire?

“Still, they last quite a while. I thought they would collapse on their own after three days like this.”

“Didn’t you say there was a king? You have to show that much spirit. Isn’t it a kingdom?”

But this too will happen sooner or later. People will die if they don’t sleep for three days.

Even this is not a normal space, it is a battlefield. The pressure it brings will be beyond imagination.

The experienced soldiers may be able to hold out a little longer, but the rest of us won’t be able to.

And of course, the overwhelming majority of the ‘rest’ were rings.

“Me, but. Prince Kael.”

The expression on the commander’s face as he looks at me is not very good.

My heart sank for a moment, as if something bad had happened.

“Even so, our legion doesn’t have a lot of time either.”

“… Ah.”

“I’m really sorry to say this, but I want to let you know that if the ring doesn’t retreat in this way, we will eventually have no choice but to go to all-out war.”

As I was listening to that, I couldn’t help but burst out laughing.

Oh, surprise. I was really shocked because I knew what was going on, really.

“Prince Kael?”

“Ah. Sorry, Commander. I was wondering if something else came up.”

“That’s not it, but… .”

“Thank goodness. Anyway, let me tell you for sure. The ring will be removed soon.”

“… Yes?”

For a moment, the commander’s expression slightly distorts.

Now I have the added feeling that I heard something wrong.

“Right now I―”

“You heard right. The ring will be fixed soon. No, no. I will nail it down firmly. In the next two days. In two days, they will know how to close the camp and withdraw.”

The commander looks even more bewildered because I speak with such confidence.

On what basis do you say that ring will be removed within two days?

Aren’t they the ones who have been gritting their teeth and enduring it until now?

It was clearly written on his face that he was thinking that.

‘Well, Your Highness. Please give me good news quickly.’

This was a place where I preferred to move along with the 6th Corps.

Because of that one fact, you will feel a great sense of pressure like that ring.

It’s only natural that the scribe who gave the East a big favor is accompanying him.

On the contrary, it was better for the princess to go here and the other side.

Only then will you think, ‘This could be the true heart of the Empire!’

Maybe the Emperor also wanted something like this and sent it.

*

There are several kingdoms in the south.

Among them, there is one that is close to Benito, like a ring.

On the other hand, there are places that don’t really want to get involved with them.

The reason is nothing special. I just don’t like it when someone becomes too great.

The South has always been in a state of balance with each other.

It was because the religious world did not condone the war, but at some point it became taken for granted.

However, in this case, the greater goal was to reduce the influence of the Holy See.

The kingdoms that dislike Benito will also dislike the religious thugs who interfere in their internal affairs.

As a result, they showed strong resistance to imperial intervention in southern affairs.

“Okay. What are you going to do now?”

In front of the representatives of those kingdoms, Isabella asked them to support the empire instead of Benito.

Without exaggeration or hiding anything, just listing the facts and in an extremely calm tone.

He didn’t really pose a threat. He would have felt it anyway even if he didn’t.

There are only two legions heading towards the Holy Nation: the 4th and the 15th.

There is no one in the South who can stop them except Benito.

Even below here, there are no mountains, just plains.

“Ahem!”

“Hmm!”

“… .”

Of course, all of that didn’t seem to please the kingdom’s representatives.

They didn’t really give a response to Isabel’s words.

They just cough in vain to express their discomfort as best as they can.

The commanders tried to warn him, saying that he was being rude.

But Isabel’s restraining gaze prevented him from doing so.

“Let me say it again. Our empire hopes that you will make a wise choice.”

“Your Highness, Princess. It may be a wise choice, but doesn’t that mean you are ultimately submitting to the Empire?”

“Surrender. Why do you think so?”

Then, one of the representatives let out a sigh and continued speaking.

“Where is this place? It is the south. It is not the territory of the empire. The excommunication was imposed on the king of Benito. The holy war was also declared in Benito. And now they are leading the army of the empire and standing before us, showing off their power.”

“… .”

“If this isn’t a threat to us to submit, what is it?”

He said this and looked at the other kingdom people who were around him.

Then they also nod their heads vigorously in agreement with that statement.

“Hmm. Sure. It could look like that.”

But Isabel just looked so relaxed.

At that moment, the representatives were about to once again express their dissatisfaction with the sight.

“Then. How about doing it like this?”

Several stories flow out sequentially from Isabel’s mouth.

Everything has already been discussed and concluded with Kael and the Imperial leadership.

So she could spread them out before the kingdoms without any burden―

“… .”

“… .”

“… .”

All the representatives who heard the story could not help but gape in amazement.

“…Your Highness the Princess.”

After a while, a representative who had finally come to his senses cautiously opened his mouth.

“Really, really, is the Empire going to do that?”

“I could give His Majesty the Emperor a message right now.”

“… .”

Where did all that fierce momentum from a while ago go?

All that was left now were those who looked at each other and smacked their lips.

Looking at that sight, Isabel remembered once again that what Kael said was right.

“Your Majesty. There is nothing in this world that money cannot buy.”

“If something doesn’t work, it’s because the amount is insufficient.”

They chose Benito as their friend?

It doesn’t matter. Then, you can deposit the friend fee that is double that amount.

You shouldn’t try to solve everything with money? Isn’t that untrue?

Stupid talk. Money is the only way to show your true heart.

It is right to build trust with other things.

They probably know this anyway. If this continues, something really big could happen.

The Empire is talking now, but what if it uses force?

There is no way a mere sand castle could withstand that gigantic tsunami.

They are not stupid, so they cannot not know that.

But because of pride. Because of the authority that must be maintained as a ruler.

At that time, when I couldn’t do this or that.

The princess of the empire promised an enormous reward, even by imperial decree.

With pride in his hands, he was given a reason to persuade the people of the kingdom.

Anyone who persists in such things is not worthy of the throne.

“Okay. Now, everyone, go back and tell us the will of the Empire.”

At Isabel’s words, the representatives stood up.

And after a while, the path to the Holy Land was wide open.

It was too much money to antagonize the Empire, as Benito said.

*

“… Prince Kael. Do you happen to have any prophecies or something?”

I burst out laughing at the 6th Corps Commander’s words.

What about the prophecy? I just believed that the princess would do well.

It protected the pride of the southern kingdoms.

Even though I could have pushed through with force, I asked to talk first.

He even gave me a generous amount of money in the name of friend support.

And yet you still insist on keeping your trust with Benito?

This isn’t being righteous, it’s just being stupid.

When Gori heard the news, he also ended up giving up on defense.

Adding to the already broken morale, the defection of other kingdoms opened up another route to Benito.

There was no longer any reason to guard this place.

‘Some may see this happening today and wonder why we promised to give them so much money when we could have just pushed the Southern Kingdoms away.’

If there really are such people, I will punch them in the mouth.

No matter how much money it costs, it is cheaper than military spending.

Every day the military is late costs astronomical amounts of tax money.

It would be good for the people of the South to finish what needs to be done quickly and go back.

And. human life is no joke.

No matter how retarded the South is, it still has an army.

If they collide with them, the imperial soldiers will get hurt, wounded, and even die.

They say money is important, but it cannot be more precious than human life.