episode_0029
by fnovelpiaThis northern conquest, planned by Durin for the second time following the southern expedition, was large enough to elicit a response from the angel garrison.
The detachment that had continuously touched the border had disappeared. It seemed like he was maximizing his strength because he might have to deal with it in some circumstances. If the invading army in the northwest swamp area crouched like this, the northern and western regions also had no choice but to crouch together in accordance with the troop movements.
The moment when a standoff ensued, with huge groups trapped in their own land with no intention of coming out, was an opportunity. The path to advance was wide open to the border warlords who were watching between the two continents.
Durin immediately divided his army of 30,000 and sent them to various parts of the center.
The infantry consisting of Dullahan had very poor mobility, so they had to guard the command center together with the regent. In other words, the army mobilized by the electors to show their power, rather than the core army of the castle, became the main army to confirm the oath of loyalty.
“As the next heir to the throne, I will take this opportunity to make my face known. I don’t know what the red horn in the center thinks of us, but I’m ready to embrace everyone. What did the regent say? Prove it. I will try to dominate them.”
The Eastern Army, centered on Serpin, was the first to jump out.
Hundreds of years ago, the pain of losing the throne was engraved in one’s blood, but now was the time to forget about it for a while. Unity forces achieve complete power. He was well aware of this fact, so he strengthened his forces with the help of Alberto, the representative of the Elector.
If the red horn and the green horn come together, he will be able to stand at the center as a perfect king without the need to build up a cause like he does now.
“Never. We must never allow that to happen. We may be able to absorb the central warlords, but our Senate will definitely not be safe. Let’s not just wait and see, let’s move quickly.”
The Central Red Horn Senate, accompanied by several guards with hard-line tendencies, also hurried. They mainly approached surrounding forces close to the castle and appealed for support. In fact, the eastern army was prohibited from entering the fiefdoms that were related by blood to the Senate.
It was natural that Serpin, who could not see this interruption, rushed at the Senate without even looking back.
“Isn’t that too much? We’re heading towards war. There is nothing good to be gained from being at odds with each other!”
“Hehehe. As the Northern Expeditionary Force, they are tied to one place, but there is antagonism. Could it be that there is someone who plans such an evil plan?”
“You’re shameless. So much so that the desire to show mercy disappears.”
“There is a regent, and it looks like he is already sitting on the throne. Is the East already ignoring his authority?”
“Don’t mention the regent carelessly. Aren’t they the subversive forces that ignore him and try to take advantage of him?”
One thing that is unique is that Durin, which has been sitting still, has started to be sold all over the place. The intention was to use the authority of the strongest person in the current demon world to undermine the other party.
“If you keep acting like that, I will formally complain to the regent and stop you from acting carelessly.”
“If you want to try it, it’s always good. However, please do not forget that Your Excellency is a red horn like us and serves the previous Demon King together.”
As the conflict progressed, his role in the conversation increased.
While the plan for war with the North was being planned, a strange thing was happening: the authority of the regent was gradually building up. From Durin’s perspective, there was nothing bad. It was a good opportunity to reserve strength for the work he had to do even after the Demon King appeared.
“The person who collects more loyalty oaths will be given priority in the entire North.”
Instead, he encouraged them both. There was no need to hesitate since the remaining private soldiers could be organized using noble private soldiers.
“There will be no restrictions on means and methods. As a devil, use your power to expand your power. If you want, you can take the royal guard with you. Since they have to find a new king anyway, it wouldn’t be a bad experience to have them directly under their command.”
This was the moment when all the soldiers except Durin’s warriors jumped into the mess.
The last remaining Red Horn warlords were placed in the jaws of the vicious central power.
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Based on the castle, the Serpins were in the east, and the Senate was in the west.
What remains are the southern and northern regions, and with Governor Aurela bringing the army up this time, the oath of allegiance in the southern continent was settled so quickly that there was no need to worry about it.
“Your Excellency. Long time no see.”
“Your spirit is clear. The authority gained as the ruler of the South is considerable.”
“With the power of His Excellency the Regent at his back, who would resist? I just gave them a little of the same passionate loyalty that they will engrave deep in their hearts.”
“The result is three thousand warriors. That’s great.”
Aurela laughed brightly at Durin’s rare compliment.
It was Lactelun that was breathlessly brought back to life for this day. The effort to gain favor brought everyone together and gave them the will to pull the city out of the ashes.
“Your Excellency. Are they also going to be incorporated into the central corps?”
“That won’t happen. The South still needs to sharpen its edge for the future.”
“… It’s a pity.”
Verdia, who was taking a bite nearby, stepped back with regret. At the same time, Aurela glared at her. It seemed like a waste to try to eat the soldier who had worked so hard to raise.
Durin spoke first before a pointless argument broke out.
“Instead, we will experiment with our newly raised legion. I guess I’ll have to check what their combat power is.”
“Is there a battlefield to go to?”
“Northern change. It is a land where those who are hostile to the castle lurk.”
At Durin’s words, the two southern women knelt down. It was a solemn attitude that would accept orders at any time.
“While the Senate and the Eastern Army are fighting, we will lead the castle’s garrison and the southern warriors to punish the traitors.”
“Dare to betray! What kind of idiot would do something like that in front of His Excellency?”
“Beongyeong is originally a land where two continents mix. Some places accepted central control, like Lactelun in the south, while others, like some cities in the north, formed relationships with barbarians.”
“I don’t understand. I don’t know how those who are in charge of the castle’s defense make such choices.”
“Verdia. It’s like an instinct to maintain a good relationship with a knife nearby.”
The South was a unique case. Because they lived so closely together with barbarians, their desire to rely on civilization led to the separation of the two continents.
“Once the castles that sent the oath of allegiance were confirmed. We will use them as a bridgehead and burn all the territories that refused to swear loyalty.”
“Are you planning to carry out a scorched earth operation?”
“Impossible. The moment you try to destroy all the fortresses built to confront the magical beast cavalry of the north, time becomes too much. The ones who would be most happy would be angels.”
“But how do you plan to capture them without launching a siege?”
Aurela’s question was valid. She couldn’t help but tilt her head as she was looking at the map that Durin was looking down at.
The area relatively close to the center and the northeastern side, where the Archduke’s power lies, were marked as friendly, but the entire northern border area extending to the swampy area of the northwest side was dyed red. Even at a glance, it was quite large, so it was not an easy target to see.
In addition, the southern part, which was mainly comprised of tribes and nomads, had no walls to capture, but the northern part had a solid wall blocking the Demon King’s Castle. The fortress, which was built with not only the northern civil war in mind but also the war with angels in mind, was an imposing presence.
“If we consider the support troops of the Northern Daejeon Temple… To be honest, I just think it will be difficult.”
Aurela spoke confidently despite being watched. I wanted to know his owner’s intentions because he wanted to participate in the picture he was trying to paint. As if responding to her feelings, Durin responded immediately.
“Governor Aurela. We won’t run into them. There is no need to waste your strength in a siege.”
“Then… .”
Aurela stepped closer and prepared to listen to him. The same was true for Verdia, who followed along.
“All you have to do is bring someone who can break down the wall on your behalf.”
fluttering-
At that moment, the closed barracks opened wide. The sudden appearance startled them.
“What is it? Did you see something you shouldn’t have seen?”
A playful voice greeted the two. The two southern devils froze in place. There was both confusion and surprise on his face. He seemed to like the reaction and burst into laughter.
“Durin. Did you tell me to come back later for this?”
“It was to reduce rumors.”
“Yes. How great it would be if we could prepare for war in such a fun way.”
She lightly ignored Durin’s words and took a seat next to the commander’s table.
There is only one person in the castle who cannot speak informally with the regent.
A person who sees the future of sex. Supreme Shaman Ludmilla.
“True. It’s been a while since I went out, so I’m excited and excited.”
Could it be that those who practice magic were able to rise to important positions in the castle just by looking into the future?
Again, the devil was a being who made struggle his reason for living.
“So who should I kill?”
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“The main army of Lady Castle has finally begun its march. As expected, the direction is towards the northern border.”
“Are you leaving the subjugation of the center to the two units and going to kill the enemy commander?”
“The southern campaign also proceeded in the same way. The regent has always beheaded the chief before going to war.”
He favored asymmetrical power. An unexpected blow was delivered by mobilizing superhuman strength that did not apply to the general laws of the battlefield. Who would have known that the head of the Southern Warchief, whom Serpin knew well, would be cut off so vainly?
The northern conquest also seemed to be heading in that direction.
“Alberto. We can’t fall behind, right?”
“If you want to be superior to those damned red horns, you shouldn’t get caught up in warlords.”
“What is the harm in losing sight of the big picture of the regent just to gain a handful of supporters? We must always be ahead of him and watch.”
“Aren’t we here for that?”
Hwii-ing-
A sharp wind blew at just the right time. The harsh climate of another continent, not the mild central one. The wintery North, where frost falls every day, was welcoming them.
Serpin spoke, blowing white breath that spread into the air.
“Anyway, the eastern warlords are already in their hands. If you want to increase your power, you have to pioneer new places.”
“There are some border nobles who were loyal to the center who show interest.”
“Is there any other reason?”
“It seems that he was fascinated by the Grand Duke’s army that conquered Dongbuk-myeon. Where else can there be power comparable to the center?”
Alberto spoke confidently. As he said, the army visible before his eyes was only about 10,000 strong.
In the video sent to them by the scout demon, there were two troops facing off with the castle wall between them. The regent personally shared the battle video with high-ranking officials to demonstrate his authority, but Alberto expected that this battlefield would be sluggish.
As far as he knew, the center was not equipped with even a meager siege weapon.
Demonic beasts are a resource that must be saved for the war in heaven, and bringing a sorcerer with them could be a dangerous move that could irritate the angels. In the end, they would have to surround the castle that betrayed them and starve them to death, but there was no way he would take that approach because he wanted a quick resolution.
“We just have to watch. And I’m making an offer to him.”
“The eastern army will take charge of the siege, so the regent’s army will advance to the north… Right?”
“If we do that, we will be able to stably bring the northern forces within sight.”
“I hope that happens.”
“That will happen. Miss.”
Serpin burst into laughter at the secretary’s confidence. As the archduke’s devil, I felt good about myself. However, Durin was the strongest and most violent demon Serpin had ever seen.
In order to win, he did not choose any means or methods. It was always extreme.
We could be sure because she went back and forth between a traitor and an heir to the throne in a short period of time.
Clearly, Durin is hiding his secret trick.
The moment I thought that.
Kwaaang-
As if waiting, a loud explosion was heard in the video relayed by the scout demon. The scene of the solid barrier being shattered followed. It seemed like the flying debris was going to jump out of the screen at any moment.
“… … .”
It was then that Alberto closed his mouth.
Serpin, who was looking at him, shrugged his shoulders and answered.
“That’s how it happened.”
You will find out who Durin brought with you when you go there.
Serpin naturally drove his warhorse as if he had not expected propaganda in the north in the first place.
The destination was the camp of the Demon King’s northern conquest army.
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