373 – Pax Kpelofenica – 1
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The rescue team arrived quickly, as if the battle between the two armies was over. If you add exaggeration, it was a battle between 300,000 and 10,000, so it must have been a natural result. Even the nomads had their leader, Dorgon, deserted, and the warriors under him wanted death, not victory. In a head-on collision, he would have been knocked down quickly.
And that prediction was correct.
“The damage wasn’t small because it collided with 10,000 nomads, but that’s it. They fought without any particular tactics or strategy.”
“I see.”
The commander of the Northern District Army, who personally led the rescue team, was relieved to see that I was alive and explained what had happened while I was gone.
As expected, the nomads didn’t fight for victory, mobilizing outlandish numbers. Just to prove that he couldn’t coexist with the empire, he collapsed after fighting ruggedly for the ending of fighting and dying.
Of course, as the commander said, more than 10,000 nomads rushed at them, so even such a crude fight would have caused negligible damage, but that was all.
‘Only the same things were gathered.’
It is said that no one escaped, no one was taken prisoner, and all died fighting. Like Dorgon said, they are poisonous species that remain until the end of the last.
If there were any tribal chiefs or clan chiefs who surrendered, I was thinking of giving them titles, but let alone titles, they all claimed to be Dorgon’s Companions of the Underworld. At least the way he goes won’t be lonely.
“Now the war is over. Those who rebelled against the empire and its leader are dead, so all that remains is to deal with the war.”
“You have worked hard.”
“That’s embarrassing. The inspector’s hard work was greater than mine.”
Having said that, the commander raised his head and looked up at the sky. It’s been a long time since I’ve still been impressed with the sky being torn crosswise.
“…It seems that the gods have protected the empire.”
At those words, I just smiled quietly. Coincidentally, the cross in this world also has a religious meaning, just like the previous world of possession. To the extent that looking at the sky torn in the shape of a cross reminds one of God.
The problem is that the cross was created by humans, but since this victory was also achieved by humans, it doesn’t matter.
“You talked too long. Tell me when you feel better. I’ll return to the teleport.”
“Oh, yes.”
Watching the commander going to the knights, he moved his arm around. This time, unlike the wounds inflicted by Kagan, he recovered safely.
‘It’s fortunate.’
If it’s a wound on the torso, at least you can hide it, but you can’t hide a broken arm or something that doesn’t move. I appeared as a one-armed person to the people who firmly believed that I was not participating in the battle, and ‘I left it in a new era.’ What kind of resentment will you receive if you cast .
…Unfortunately, I have to bear the resentment of just one person.
“Chief.”
As the commander retreated, Fenelia, her eyes welling up with tears, approached and knelt in front of me. There are other people around her, and they say that she is the manager, but it is more scary that she is holding on to the last reason.
“Everything, everything happened because I was lacking…”
Doesn’t that mean that you are sane and blaming yourself, not resentment?
Actually, I’m Fennelia, who expressed concern and concern about me fighting Dorgon in front of her. She stood on the front line barely persuading Fenelia and the clown, but she went missing beyond fighting on the front line. It must have felt like the sky was falling.
Fortunately, it was confirmed that she was alive shortly after, but her right arm was cut off and her left arm was found with immobility and severe injuries. The shock and guilt that Fenelia must have felt was beyond her imagination.
“At that time, I should have disappeared instead of the manager, but my arm should have been cut instead—”
“Stop.”
I interrupted Fenelia, who was trembling and blaming herself. It’s not Fenelia’s fault that I’m like this.
It is because of my stubbornness that I am in the lead, and it is because of Dorgon that I have flown to this place. If Fenelia is guilty, it is that she met her headstrong boss-lover.
“This is the method that even suffered a reverse puncture. It is a method that cannot be reversed, so it is no one’s fault.”
“Yeah, but…”
I gently hugged Fenelia, who was still trembling.
Then Fenelia buried her face in my shoulder and wept silently.
“I’m sorry for worrying you. This won’t happen again.”
I tried to comfort her with a pat on the back, but Fenelia’s trembling did not stop.
‘It’s not my body anymore.’
She already knew it in her head, but it came to me even more when I experienced it myself. Now, my body is not a body that can only be rolled at will, but a body with many people waiting for it.
But as I comforted you just now, this will not happen in the future.
The reason I have to go to the battlefield is gone.
I returned to the headquarters after feeling that my body was getting enough blood and mana.
“You worked hard.”
Also, Jeon Seung-gong, who had been reported about Dorgon’s death through the communication port, greeted me personally even though he was on duty.
The victory after a one-on-one confrontation with the enemy’s leader is something the commander-in-chief of the expeditionary force deserves to congratulate. Even more so if the chief was a high-class weightlifter that the Empire had been looking for for three years.
“At last, order has been established in the north and peace has returned to the Empire. Your Majesty has been satisfied with the work of the inspector, so now rest in peace.”
“Thank you for your consideration, sir.”
I stepped back, bowing my head to the congratulatory Jeon Seung-gong who patted me on the shoulder. It is ambiguous to employ a manpower who was seriously injured to the extent that his arm was cut off, and since there is no justification for the inspector to participate in post-war handling in the first place, it is a natural measure.
“Ah, inspector.”
Just as he was about to step back, Jeon Seung-gong opened his mouth again.
“His Majesty granted the request of the inspector.”
I flinched for a moment at the unexpectedly quick results. When the commander of the Northern Army reported to Jeon Seung-gong, he talked like a gyeomsa gyeomsa, but he did not expect a positive answer to come that day.
“Your Majesty’s mercy is truly heavenly.”
That’s why I answered with sincerity.
My request is to cremate Dorgon in the north. It was the emperor’s mercy that gave up the corpse of a master who could be used for many purposes.
I don’t know if that mercy is like a reward given to those who have made merit, or if it’s already strong enough to be merciful.
***
After confirming that Carl was returning to his barracks, I also went back to the barracks. I left my seat to greet Carl, but there are many things that need to be dealt with urgently.
Though it was possible to leave the task of arranging the battlefield and the tribes participating in the war to the marshal and corps commanders. That alone cut the work in half. On the contrary, I had to deal with things that could not be solved by their lines alone.
And before meeting Carl, I was thinking about the most troublesome issue.
‘Garrison.’
There are no forces against the Empire anymore in this land, and only nobles who follow the will of the Empire remain. They appointed His Majesty as Khan, and the north became the realm of the Empire in name and reality.
That’s why the central army must be stationed in the north as well. His Majesty’s army must be garrisoned, not just the enlisted ranks of the chieftains.
‘This is my first experience.’
I let out a sigh. It is the first time to set up a new territorial garrison to be incorporated into the empire. The borders of the empire changed because the last war with the East, where iron-blooded workers were active, was the last time.
In addition, the territory obtained this time is incomparable to the territory obtained in the past. If you simply look at the area, wouldn’t it have gained a similar level of territory to Armin or Juven?
In the meantime, what is comforting is that the population in the north is small. Even if relatively small numbers are stationed, there is no problem in maintaining security.
However, the fact that the population is small compared to the area means that it has not been developed that much. It is not a very good environment for the military to be stationed, and even if they are stationed there, there are no facilities for soldiers.
‘…I should keep it to a minimum.’
But we cannot withdraw without a garrison. As much as possible, keep the number of troops to stay in the north at a minimum, and quickly decide on the regular garrison to replace the temporary garrison.
First of all, the temporary garrison forces are mainly determined by my enlisted soldiers and the Northern Army. At best, I was dragged to the war, but I’m still dissatisfied with being left in the north, but if I make sure to pay that much compensation and promise to return quickly, I can somehow comfort myself. I just made a contribution, so it’s enough justification for a reward.
In addition, the regular garrison should increase the proportion of northerners as much as possible. If the garrison consists only of mainlanders, adaptation will be a problem. Therefore, you must either incorporate the wandering clans into the central army or seek cooperation from the chieftains who have received titles.
‘I should at least mention it when the chiefs gather.’
The chieftains also decided to accompany the expeditionary force’s return procession. At the triumphal ceremony, they will kneel before the Emperor, and at the same time honor him as khan and receive titles.
Yeah, it’s better to talk to them when they’re in the best mood.
‘…Not easy.’
He sighed as he leaned against the back of his chair. After all, war is more troublesome than the process.
Still, I don’t feel too bad. It is far better to worry about the deployment of troops than to worry about when a war will break out.
***
Fenelia, who used to be a close escort, started a close escort, but she couldn’t bear to push away. Outside the barracks, Muk clowns stood densely, but she said nothing. Those guys must have suffered just as much as Fenelia.
But around dinnertime, I heard the murmuring of the ink clowns outside. It’s strange, aren’t they the ones to talk about during escorts?
“Knife.”
And as soon as I saw the person who came in after me, I knew the reason for the commotion.
“Sir.”
“You don’t have to get up, so lie down.”
If my father showed up, the clown of ink would make a fuss. Since he’s my father, he must have felt like a superior’s superior.
“You were there too.”
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“Yes, Father.”
Father nodded her head at Fenelia, who respectfully bowed her head, then scanned my body.
“I’m glad that the treatment ended safely.”
“Ah, yes. Now I can move without any problems.”
“Stay still for a while. Just because the scars are gone doesn’t mean the shock is gone.”
Having said that, my father closed his mouth and only stared at my face. I sensed that Fenelia was at a loss for what to do with this strange confrontation, but I didn’t mind receiving her silent gaze. Surprisingly, I didn’t feel any pressure.
“Did you finish it with your own hands?”
Then I smiled a little at my father’s words that broke the silence.
“Yes, I’m done.”
“Have you done your duty?”
“There is no time left.”
My father smiled lightly at the answer without hesitation.
“That’s it.”
Then he turned around. As if he wished he’d heard that.
“…Father.”
As I cautiously opened my mouth to such a father, my father hesitated for a moment.
“Thank you for your concern.”
“…Yes.”
My father’s steps were quicker, but he didn’t care.
I’m a little shy too.