episode_0027
by fnovelpiaThere was land that the regent tried to gain by giving up the throne.
The home of the demonic beasts who grew up looking at the sky where the frosty wind blows every day, the pale sky. The harsh environment gave life to strong creatures and gave them the right to live as masters of the land. Survival in itself was like a medal.
That’s why the castle was a resource that people could drool over. The strong body that was subjected to harsh trials was able to resist divine power, which was a great help in the battlefield against angels.
The place where northern trainers were hired by the castle and prepared for war was the Demonic Beast Farm.
However, due to the nature of the North, where people were divided into tribes rather than a single leader and each voiced their own opinions, it was not very favorable to the center. As the demonic beast that had been with them like a friend was thrown away as a meat shield in a war, the natural inclination toward isolationism became stronger.
100 years ago, when the era of the strong Demon King passed and the era of decline came, the decision of the Northerners, exhausted by fighting countless wars, was inevitable. The moment the king they ostensibly served disappeared, they immediately declared a break with the center. They also gathered forces and threatened to prevent them from crossing the border carelessly.
“But they must have realized it now. That it’s useless.”
If it had been pushed down to the center then, history would have been different. However, the divided North could not choose the option of advancing. Divided opinions blocked them.
They had no choice but to watch the end of the chaos as the price of doing nothing while Durin cleaned up the southern part.
The Demon King has grown to the point where he can stand alone on the battlefield against the legions of Heaven. It is not an easy person to see. If it had stopped here, the North would have also increased its army and resisted, but Durin’s hand was much faster.
“Our eastern region also prepared an army as the Regent wanted. Excluding Ocheon, who arrived in the center as a delegation, Ilman has completed preparations for departure.”
Secretary Alberto, who had come to exercise his rights as representative of the Grand Duke in the capacity of elector, informed the regent. Legion-level troops received in exchange for making Serpin king. When combined with the center, a large-scale army of nearly 30,000 was completed.
That number alone made the past days when we had to go on an expedition with only 800 seem laughable, but it wasn’t the end.
“Your Excellency. Troops were also sent from the south. It is said that the number is 3000.”
“3000? Isn’t this unreasonable considering Lactelune’s circumstances?”
“The governor’s garrison is about 500 strong, but it is said that the barbarians who conquered it this time gathered their own warriors and sent them. He said he would give him a chance to prove his loyalty.”
Every time Sfranches opened his mouth, the number of troops increased. It became even more powerful as the southern army, which had come completely under the control of the castle, joined in. Even these were warriors armed with loyalty.
Alberto burst into laughter as he listened to the report.
“You said you were selecting an elector, but you were actually preparing for war. It’s scary that an army of this size appears so quickly. Draw.”
“We must quickly unify the Demon World to have a chance to confront the angels. We’ll have to hurry when they turn their eyes to the human world in search of the Demon King.”
“However, our Dongbu also has eyes and ears. They say an army has already been sent down from heaven. Is there a way to stop it?”
“When the Archduke’s army, which is about to ravage Dongbuk-myeon, takes over the main attack, we can move forward to the border. It will be a sufficient deterrent.”
When Durin made a gesture, Verdia rushed over and spread the map on the table. The advance route drawn with a red line cut through the center and headed north. Alberto looked at the operation board carefully.
“Go to the western continent to keep the warlords in check, and then move to the northern border and station there… .”
“In any case, it is the angels and the two continents that are confronting each other. Even if the castle forces put pressure on them, they won’t even think about taking action.”
“It is a shame that so many troops were mobilized but the benefits were small. However, large movements can irritate Heaven, so you have to be careful.”
“But it will be soon. If we cut out the northern woes, we can focus entirely on the angels. There is no need to worry about what happens after that.”
“I’m not sure if that will happen in the North alone. Based on this old demon’s experience, another misfortune is bound to arise in the end.”
Alberto turned his gaze from the map and looked at Durin. There was doubt in his eyes that he couldn’t scratch out the kangaroo part.
“Your Excellency the Regent. Our eastern and central regions have not yet been able to wash away the grievances. I don’t know about you, but it’s natural for low-level demons, and it’s even worse for high-ranking demons in the Senate.”
“They were already fighting before I came.”
“We in the East are trying to read His Excellency the Regent’s Great Commandment and be patient, but the red horns in the center are not finding it easy. I am very worried because the Royal Guard is hostile to us right now.”
“It’s natural. In the battle to elect the devil, each person will support a different devil, so there may be small conflicts.”
“… Sir, do you think this division is right in the face of war?”
“Secretary of the East. Do you think you can suture deep sediment?”
“It’s impossible. We will hate each other endlessly until one side falls. However, the regent has the power to suppress even that hatred.”
Alberto pulled himself up. He spoke to Durin, lowering his voice even further.
“Please give a little more strength to the eastern region. If we advance a little further into the center, it will be helpful for our future work.”
“You are helping the Grand Duke’s daughter sit on the throne, but do you want to say that you are lacking even more?”
“We want to see you until then. dismissal. While Lady Serpin rules for hundreds of years, shouldn’t the Demon World develop the strength to face Heaven again?”
The groundbait was long. Durin watched as he continued his story. As the regent took interest, Alberto excitedly spoke out what he had prepared.
“Black Army. The Archduke has a strong will to rebuild the army that also disappeared.”
“……”
“We need to regain our old glory. His Excellency the Regent.”
“Secretary.”
“Please tell me. Your Excellency.”
“Whose glory do you want to seek?”
There was a question from Durin. Alberotto took a moment to catch his breath and then answered.
“Of course, isn’t it the glory of the Demon World? Reminiscing about the time when angels couldn’t invade… .”
“You’re probably reminiscing about the bygone days of Istria. You want to find the power that your ancestors had when they ruled as demon kings.”
“… … .”
Alberto tried to question him, but his mouth couldn’t move properly. The memories engraved in blood were trying to increase my anger without me knowing. Still, I had to endure it. Because this was the king’s palace.
“Cooperation with the East extends to conquering the North and placing it under the control of the province. After that, the king will be elected and the system will be established through a vote by the legitimate electors.”
“Your Excellency, for the greater cause, the military is even more necessary… .”
“Did you really want revenge?”
In the end, the bond of reason was in jeopardy before the effort paid off. The old demon’s expression hardened. The corners of his mouth that had been used to talk leisurely became stiff.
Durin caught this and dug deep into the depths.
“When the Demon King of Istria disappeared and a legitimate successor could not be found, the Red Horns saw it as an opportunity.”
“All policies that tried to strengthen the royal authority were abolished and all support for the military was cut off.”
“All the Green Horns who could be designated as successors were assassinated within three days. one week. It was the time it took for the advanced demon world to regress to 500 years ago.”
“Didn’t His Excellency the Regent also watch that era together?”
The time when Durin served as a vanguard in the Black Army. The time has passed when, as a gladiator, he washed away the water of low-level demons and took the path of a high-ranking demon.
“If there is no punishment for the Red Horn, the East will not easily open its mind. Our pain engraved in our blood will never be forgotten.”
“I definitely plan to tie the knot.”
“I will not ask you how you will do it. That is solely the regent’s choice, so we will watch.”
Depending on the direction he takes, Dongbu will decide its future attitude.
Alberto was saying that.
“I hope we don’t fight over power later. Lord of the red horn.”
The anger didn’t last long. Alberto turns around with those words left behind. The room where the two met became a space for contemplation.
Even without saying it that way, Durin had already decided what to do with the red horn. However, it will not be as drastic as the East wants. They even stationed a guard there in case there was a backlash.
“War will solve everything. The devil originally communicated with blood and steel.”
The best move to divert attention from a grudge that spans multiple continents.
He had to make a public enemy and receive an oath of loyalty from the warlords in the border region.
An angel and a cheeky man from another continent.
They were the sacrifice.
“Sfrances. Is the atmosphere for war over?”
“Yes. It is already said that it is okay to be deployed immediately in the Southern Army.”
“Good. As soon as they arrive at the castle, they will go out immediately. Get ready.”
It was time to re-draw the sword that had been put away for a while to strengthen its internal strength.
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