episode_0176

I finished getting ready to go out early in the morning.

“Then, let’s go.”

“I’ll be back.”

“Please come back, master. Mr. Swen.”

“Hwa, fighting… … !”

After saying hello to the maid and Reika who were seeing us off-

Irene and I walked side by side and began to head toward the castle.

“It’s been a long time since this happened, Irene.”

“Hmm?”

“Why? Do you remember the old days? That was when Irene asked me to walk a little further away.”

“Ah… … .”

Irene smiled slightly after hearing what I said.

“It was like that. At that time, I felt like I would cause trouble to you if I didn’t do that. Ah, good morning.”

Even as she was walking down the street, many people recognized her and greeted her first.

After ascending to the position of second-in-command, she seemed to have solidified her position within the Serpina military. It seemed like there were some generals who followed her, albeit on a small scale.

As for how I felt-

It would be suffice to say that it was a truly refreshing experience to see Irene deal with the people who greeted her.

Now I’m saying hello to so many people, but at the time, no one really pretended to know Irene.

Although I felt sorry for Brans, who had been cut into pieces, and Lin Brans, who had a broken expression, I didn’t feel particularly guilty when I saw Irene’s smile.

Because I was just protecting the person I was supposed to protect.

“I have never regretted it.”

I turned my head and looked straight into her two purple eyes looking at me.

“I took Irene’s side.”

“Swen… … .”

“No matter how many times the same situation came up, I would have done the same thing. Irene.”

Irene said nothing and just stared at my face.

Soon, with a smile on his face, he nodded and answered softly.

“Yes.”

It seems like just yesterday that I thought I couldn’t escape Serpina’s captivating smile.

As I looked at Irene’s crazy lovely expression, it occurred to me once again that people’s work cannot be decided and done carelessly.

You are truly beautiful, Irene.

It is a beauty that never lags behind Serpina.

Just like that, we arrived in front of the royal castle.

As the second-in-command of the occupying force, she seemed to have somewhere else to visit.

The standing position will probably be different from that of an ordinary general.

“Swen. Then, I’ll see you later.”

“Yes.”

After sending Irene away, I arrived at the conference room alone first.

There were already quite a few people gathered in the conference room.

Seeing that there were still so many people whose faces I didn’t know, it was around that time that I wondered if I should step into central politics a little more.

“Huh? Swen!”

“?”

I turned my head when I heard someone calling me, and a woman with a familiar face was standing in front of me.

“Mr. Silin?”

“You remember? It’s been a while!”

She smiled brightly at me, but to be honest, I wasn’t that happy about it.

We had only known each other briefly while we were in Brans County.

Nevertheless, as a member of society, it would be right to be moderately welcoming here.

“You can see all the seeds here.”

“Actually, I knew that Swen was here.”

“Yes?”

“I heard it from Irene!”

After hearing the circumstances, it seems that Irene’s roommate was Silin.

No, even if there are coincidences, are there all such coincidences?

It’s not some kind of Brans County friends’ club, I never thought we’d meet like this… … .

“Anyway, nice to meet you. If we get a chance to work together someday, let’s do our best together!”

How much time had passed since I exchanged a brief greeting with Silin?

At the same time that quite a lot of people had gathered in the conference room, I was able to confirm that Irene was in a place where very important people were likely to be.

‘You have achieved success.’

And, some time passed.

With the sound of footsteps echoing through the quiet conference room, the blonde-haired Absolute Serpina slowly walked to the throne and sat down.

Jenna appeared to be following behind him.

Serpina’s appearance was so elegant that it was enough to attract people’s attention.

“”Are you here, my lord?””

“Okay. Thank you for waiting.”

Serpina asked Jenna, the national counselor next to her.

“Is everyone gathered?”

“Yes, that’s right.”

“… … .”

She looked around in silence, stood up, stretched out one hand, and said:

“Then, from now on, we will begin the regular meeting of our Serpina group.”

“”Yes!!””

The regular meeting began with the voices of countless generals echoing.

“Let’s start by receiving reports from the castle lords.”

One by one, the castle lords came out and reported on the current situation.

This took longer than ever before, because the territory under Serpina’s military control was greater than any other country I had passed through.

The entire Northern Continent and even parts of the Central Continent. Certainly, it was safe to say that the Serpina army was the absolute powerhouse of the continent at this point.

After the castle lords’ report was over.

After some light discussion, the main topic began to come out of her mouth.

“Then, let’s decide our military’s policy from now on. If you have any good opinions, please feel free to share them.”

at that time.

“Do you mind if I give you an opinion?”

A middle-aged man at the front of the left row raised his head and said.

‘That person… … .’

I felt like I had seen that face before.

I think he was a general who appeared often when dealing with the Serpina army.

I’m sure his name was Kransis.

“Tell me, Cransis.”

look. My memory hasn’t died yet. Anyway, I played this game for 10,000 hours.

“All of our occupation forces have been sharpening their knives while waiting for this moment. I think now is the time to move. You must mobilize all available troops to conquer the four territories of Aethus County in this time. Master, please make a decision!”

Kransis said that and lowered his head.

In other words, are we going to move south immediately and start a war of occupation?

It’s not a decision I don’t understand. I would have said something similar if it weren’t for the prediction made by my brain with 100% intelligence.

The Brans army, which was a huge threat, has been cut into three pieces, the southern country has not yet been organized, and the Aishus army is only busy with defense.

What better time to make a move than right now?

“Are there any other opinions?”

‘Do you mean to show me your abilities?’

I sighed softly to myself.

I slowly raised my hand.

“Master.”

At the sound of my voice, the eyes of many people gathered here focused on me.

Serpina met my eyes and smiled so subtle that very few people noticed… …

“Tell me, Swen.”

It was said.

To me, it felt like he was talking to me as if he believed in me-

“It seems to be an excellent choice to deploy occupation troops here and there on the continent and then patrol them while focusing on internal affairs.”

It is said shamelessly.

When I heard about deploying an occupation force within the continent and focusing on internal affairs, quite a few people, including Kransis, who had suggested an opinion earlier, gave me quizzical looks, but I paid them no mind and only looked at Serpina’s eyes.

“… … okay. Does anyone have any other suggestions?”

There are likely to be opinions later… … It was quieter than I expected.

I don’t know if it’s because I don’t want to create a confrontation with Kransis, or because all the opinions that can be presented at the moment, such as ‘let’s fight’ and ‘let’s not fight’, have already been expressed, but in any case, the structure is 1:1 between me and Kransis. It was like a composition.

“If there is no additional agenda to present, I will ask for your overall opinion from now on. First, those who agree with Kransis’ opinion should raise their hands.”

At those words, most of the generals standing on the occupation side raised their hands.

Should I say fortunately, that number did not seem to be a majority at a glance.

It feels like I raised my hand about half the time… … It would be closer to say that it definitely does not feel like a majority.

If there’s anything special to note… … Jenna, who was standing next to Serpina, also raised her hand.

Serpina looked at her with an amused expression and asked, as she was a government agent and not anyone else.

“Hoo. Jenna. Do you agree with Kransis’ opinion?”

“Yes.”

“I wish I could briefly hear the story.”

“Before that, can I ask you a favor?”

“Let’s listen and judge.”

“After my explanation, please give me another opportunity to raise my hand.”

You’re being more aggressive than I thought.

Serpina was not embarrassed and asked back in a calm tone.

“It looks like you’re trying to persuade me?”

“Yes.”

Serpina nodded and said.

“However, I think it’s unfair to only give you that opportunity.”

Jenna said, glancing in my direction.

“How about giving the other party a similar opportunity?”

“That’s right, Swen.”

Suddenly the ball flew towards me, but I didn’t panic and just sent it back.

“It doesn’t matter.”

Jenna then nodded and explained lightly.

“The thing I’m most worried about when it comes to occupation is, of course, the Aethus Army’s defense line. It is an irrefutable fact that the Aishus army is filled with highly renowned and outstanding generals, and the castle’s defenses are also strong and difficult to breach. However, if Brans County is in chaos, it is not a place that our military cannot occupy.”

“Our military may suffer some losses in the process, but this is the only opportunity to devote time to Acious Army. If we can somehow destroy that side, the landscape of the continent will change significantly. After the chaos within Brans County calms down, everything becomes difficult. Therefore, I hope you will consider that the best time to take over Aecious County is now.”

After that explanation is over.

“Then, I will ask you again. Those who agree with Kransis’ opinion may immediately raise their hands.”

This time too, quite a few generals raised their hands.

What’s different from before… … This time, it appears to be a clear majority.

In other words, it meant that he had been persuaded by Jenna, the national counselor.

After properly assessing the situation, Serpina spoke again.

“Good. This time, those who agree with Swen’s opinion can immediately raise their hands.”

With Serpina’s words… …

Most of the remaining people began to raise their hands.

Irene, as expected, was supporting my opinion.

First of all, I felt grateful because I could feel their will to believe in me.

“Then, can I persuade you now?”

“Please wait a moment.”

at that time.

As I was wondering what to say, Jenna interrupted me.

“Since you are the opinion maker, I think it is fair to hear other people’s opinions here.”

“… … Yes?”

“Aren’t I also the opinion maker, Mr. Kransis?”

‘ah.’

Jenna’s logic was this.

Since Kransis did not do the second persuasion himself, the logic seemed to be that it was right for me to persuade someone other than myself.

If you think about why you are doing this, the answer will come sooner than you think.

‘They’re keeping me in check.’

Just as many people keep Irene in check, I too must be the target of check.

Moreover, because I was involved with Serpina, there were strange rumors going around.

It was said that it was not unnatural for Jenna, who was at the National Secretariat, to be wary of me.

So how should I get out of here?

Since they were the ones who started this type of ‘persuasion’ in the first place, there was no need for them to agree to everything.

At that moment, I was thinking about hinting that Serpina would take my side as well, so that she wouldn’t be forced to do anything here.

“Master. If so, may I speak here?”

“… … ???”

From the crowd of people raising their hands, an unexpected male voice was heard.

The main character of the voice was Irian Al Kasky, a handsome black-haired spearman and handsome man.