375 – Pax Kpelofenica – 3
The steps of the soldiers on their way to the island were light. Rather than going to a battlefield where you might die, it was natural to return to a place where everyone would cheer.
Of course, even if the damage is relatively small, even if an overwhelming victory is won, a war is a war. There were also soldiers with dark complexions due to unwanted parting with their comrades, or soldiers loaded into carts in eternal rest. Unfortunately, there can’t be a war where everyone is happy.
Because they knew that shadow could not be erased, the commanders provided for the convenience of the soldiers as much as possible. I took my time on the march, and I drank enough alcohol to wet my throat. Since the dead cannot be resurrected, it is best to make the living comfortable.
‘It’s fortunate that it’s quiet.’
And it was only because of the desperate efforts of the commanders that there was no disturbance in the procession of natives and northerners.
Just as there are nomads who burned their lives saying that they could not coexist with the empire, there are quite a few imperials who are displeased with the nomads. Specifically, soldiers from the northern region who suffered from plundering by nomads, but whose duty is to protect the northern border.
Seeing that nomads are calm even though people who are a kind of seizure button have gathered, it seems that they have poured out all their anger in the war. Or it could be the power of reason that it would be difficult to fight with nomads who surrendered.
‘It doesn’t matter either way.’
Actually, it’s enough as long as we don’t fight each other for whatever reason. It sounds a bit irresponsible, but isn’t the result more important than the process?
“It’s the first time I’ve set foot in the Empire, but since the prosperity of a single province is this much, I’ve come to know how wonderful His Majesty’s reign is.”
Thanks to this, even if the nobles of the mainland and the nobles of the north have conversations like now, they are not attracting much attention.
“Your Majesty’s rule will now reach the north, and one day this prosperity will cover the north.”
“Just imagining it is exciting.”
Barandi, who burst into laughter as if he was looking forward to it, smiled at the Marquis. Since the north is so vast and desolate, Barandi will not prosper while his marquis is alive, but at least his descendants will enjoy prosperity as high-ranking nobles of the empire. Think of it as a long-term investment for his descendants.
“Since Gurt Hu is the only post writer in the North, he will bear many obligations for the development of the North.”
“He has been greatly favored, so it’s only natural. I will spare myself for the sake of Your Majesty and the Empire.”
While exchanging such ordinary compliments, Barandi examined the complexion of the marquis. There is a different reason for bringing up the greetings that have already been exchanged many times in the north.
‘I’m going to have to start talking about new things soon.’
When the war was over, Barandi, the priest, made a verbal promise to hand over the sacred objects to the Marquis. It was predicted that if the priest possessed the divine object, his faith would increase, and if so, the power of the eternal blue sky would increase, speeding up the resurrection of the World Tree.
However, the priest (without faith) did not show any change even when he tried the sacred object. No, to be precise, it’s a situation where you don’t even know that a god is a god. In this situation, even if he turns over the divine object, it will not help in reviving the world tree. Just don’t sacrifice to the world tree.
– That’s right. That would be better I promise you.
Certainly, I couldn’t get over it because of the eternal blue sky that fiercely protested against the sheep in my head.
But what should I say? No matter how verbal it is, it’s too ugly for an envoy to break his promise. In addition, to the priest, ‘Can I have your god?’ It’s very embarrassing to say that.
Of course, there is no way that the Marquis of Barandiga will break free from the imperial fence just by breaking the promise, but it’s embarrassing if you get hurt over a problem like this. If you accumulate unlikable images, you don’t know what will happen.
‘I’ll just give it away’
– No! Please don’t!
At the cry of desperation and full of tears, I gently rubbed the back of my neck. If I ignore this cry and pass it over, I will cry even when I sleep and go on a rampage. I’m sure.
‘It can’t be helped.’
After much consideration, I decided to put the situation on hold. If Barandi can’t be handed over to the Marquis and I can’t completely own it, I’ll go with a rental form. Right now there is no answer other than that.
“By the way, Your Excellency, Marquis. I have something to tell you about sacred objects.”
“Sick?”
Hearing those words, the Marquis of Barandiga blinked a few times before belatedly nodding his head.
What is it? Could this human being have forgotten the god itself?
– Bastard…
Unfortunately, I wonder if I was the only one who thought that way, and the resentment of the eternal blue sky rang in my head.
“Come to think of it, I also have something to say to the Count regarding sacred objects.”
“Oh, yes. Please tell me first.”
As soon as the right to speak was conceded to an unfortunate coincidence, the Marquis of Barandiga calmly continued.
“I will not claim ownership of the divine object.”
“Yes?”
What are you talking about again?
“It must be God’s will that the sacred object be in the hands of the Count. A priest cannot go against the will of God. Besides, it is important that the sacred object is in this world, not the owner.”
Looking at it from the outside, I could only nod my head in a daze because it was the words of a priest who was not greedy and benevolent. Are you giving up with a light heart because you don’t know that this is really new?
‘…Damn it.’
It is possible. If it was a real sacred object, I wouldn’t be able to easily yield to it as a priest, but if I just considered it as an ordinary sword, I wouldn’t be interested in it. Rather, I feel like they’re taking my things away, so I’d rather decline.
I felt like an idiot for worrying about what to say.
Arrived at Islands. The expeditionary force, which had pledged to conquer the north, returned to Jedo with a triumphant victory.
After passing through the city gates with dignity, a rain of flowers fell on the road leading to the plaza. Citizens standing on both sides of the boulevard, and cheering citizens who leaned out of the windows, welcomed them by scattering flowers.
“Long live the Emperor! Long live the Empire!”
“Glory to the Empire!”
“Great Emperor, protect the Empire!”
And shouts of praise for the glory of the emperor and the empire rang out. Towards the emperor who achieved great achievements, towards the empire that won the history of victory again, towards the great emperor who will protect all of this.
Every time the lofty praise was heard, pride was engraved on the expression of the expeditionary force. Because it was the Expeditionary Force that produced achievements and victories under the command of the emperor. Because it contributed to making the current emperor into a great emperor.
Citizens who had been shouting hurray for their throats to be torn hurrahed even louder as soon as they saw the nomadic procession. There may have been an influence from the wind catcher sent by the imperial family, but it was only natural that the procession was proof that the empire’s life was strong.
‘Oh.’
At some point, the imperial family’s crest was engraved in the sky. It seems that wizards are also active in invisible places.
After enjoying such a grand welcome, I headed towards the plaza and saw the prostrate citizens and the emperor standing there, escorted by the imperial knights. Seeing that even the crown prince and the crown princess were behind the emperor, all members of the imperial family gathered except for Ainter, who would be at the academy.
By the way, that’s surprising. The emperor comes out first to greet his servants?
‘It’s really grand.’
Usually, it is customary for the person in charge of the victory ceremony to reach the imperial palace via the plaza and report the victory to the emperor. This is a custom not only for the empire, but for the entire continent, and the satisfaction of the emperor is so high that he ignores it.
Well, it’s a war that ended in a long confrontation between the settlers and the nomads, but it’s okay to break at least one custom.
“Meet the Emperor!”
Anyway, Jeon Seung-gong, who was at the forefront of the grand reception, hurriedly got off his horse and prostrated himself.
“””Meet the Emperor!”””
Soon afterward, the expeditionary force quickly prostrated itself. It is tantamount to treason to proudly raise one’s head at a place where the emperor personally goes to praise the ball.
“You may wake up.”
In a situation where the emperor’s satisfaction is high, there is no idiot who would invite a traitor on his own.
The emperor praised the excellent leadership of the commander-in-chief of the expeditionary force, the valor of the nobles and soldiers under his command, and the loyal chieftains who embraced themselves in the arms of the empire.
Of course, congratulations were not mere words. It was mentioned that certain rewards would be given to all those who participated in this expedition, who unfortunately lost their lives or had to resign from the military. Since the rewards mentioned at the glorious triumph ceremony cannot be light, the expeditionary force’s morale skyrocketed.
I wonder what it means if morale rises in a situation where the war is over, but it’s better than wiping your mouth without a reward and bursting the Imperial Edition bonus army.
“The foolish people who prided themselves on serving Heaven, but wandered without knowing the will of Heaven, finally saw the will of Heaven. So the lowly shepherds of the frontiers offered the title of khan to a noble person who obeyed the will of Heaven. Please accept these shepherds with pity!”
The ensuing ceremony for the inauguration of Khan by the nominees for the title elicited awe and admiration from the citizens who watched.
From the point of view of those who know the situation, it is a game of concoction, but to the citizens who do not know anything, it will seem that the nomads have succumbed to the emperor’s majesty. It might be an illusion, but it felt like a deep smile could be seen in the emperor’s expressionless expression.
“Jim thought that nomads were savages who did not know manners and morality, but after seeing the guards, he realized that it was an illusion. It is truly pitiful that these people ran rampant as if they represented the nomads.”
“Congratulations, Your Majesty.”
“According to the wishes of the lords, as the emperor of Kpelofen and the khan of the north, I will take care of the lords and their compatriots, and this will be no different from my love for the empire and its subjects.”
With that proclamation, the emperor personally appointed the nobility of the titles. Because it was carried out without any difference from the final draft I sent, smiles did not leave the nominees’ faces.
I’m glad. Perhaps the emperor said, ‘What are so many?’ It would have been embarrassing if it had been adjusted.
“…The battle between the Empire and the North has been long and protracted. Just five years ago, weightlifters who resisted the will of the Empire raised a large army, so today I’m just glad that the right order is in place in the North.”
After completing the awarding of titles, the emperor opened his mouth as if he was about to end the improvement ceremony.
“However, this order did not stand up overnight. The countless sacrifices and dedication that followed until then have resulted in the current peace.”
At those words, the plaza, which had a clear atmosphere of excitement, became quiet little by little. Everyone knows that the emperor mentions past devotion at the end of his speech. I will end this time by saying that we will not forget the sacrifices of the past and move on to the future—
“Unfortunately, Jim, as the one who stood by his sacrifice and dedication, was unable to give the fallen heroes a due recompense.”
But…?
The atmosphere of the plaza, which had been quiet due to the sudden drift, became bustling again.
Didn’t he give you what he deserved? This is a rather dangerous statement for the emperor of Kfelofen, who has set up the banner of a certain personal punishment and a rise in status according to ability.
“At that time, Jim was ashamed to raise his head, but it was the heroes’ contributions that the north was embraced by the empire. I can no longer turn away from the reality in shame, so I will give them a due reward even now. I will give it.”
After proclaiming this, the emperor stretched out his hand to the side, and the prince behind him carefully handed over a scroll.
“In the past, there was a Reverse Heaven. There was an evil that rebelled against the Empire by gathering arrogant and stupid weightlifters who disobeyed the will of Heaven.”
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Opening the scroll, the emperor spoke in a calm voice as always.
“However, since the people of Heaven are still in the empire, the great evil has fallen and the law has stood right. There are heroes who have defeated that evil, so I will regard them as Livno’s only heroes.”
But my expression was not calm.
“Former Inspection Department 4 Division 1 Team Leader Gerard is given the surname of Batna and appointed as Count. Give Drake the surname of Schiller and appoint him as a count. Former Inspection Department 4 Division 5 team leader, give Walter the surname of Frenaz and appoint him as a count. Do.”
Because I couldn’t understand what the emperor was saying right now.
“Finally, I give the name of Larid to Hecate, the former leader of Division 4 and 7, and appoint him as Count. The titles of these six are single-winners, but his name will be called Count Livnoman.”
The Count of Livnoman. A title named after the imperial family, in fact, a title that is tantamount to the highest honor that the empire can bestow upon an individual.
Since you supported the imperial family, it means that you are nobles who will be supported by the imperial family forever.
“We are finally giving a proper recompense to the heroes who sacrificed themselves for the empire without expecting anything, so instead of the dumb Jim, remember the heroes of the empire forever.”
The emperor, who exploded the bomb in an instant, turned around as if nothing had happened. He headed to the imperial palace, escorted by the crown prince, the crown princess, and the imperial knights.
I couldn’t say anything even after seeing it. He strangely didn’t turn his head.
“Long live the Emperor!”
Then, cheers erupted from the lead.
It is a success story.
“Long live the Emperor! Long live Livno!”
The cheers gradually spread. It spread quickly as if it had been promised.
“Long live Livno! Long live the six heroes!”
“Heroes, protect the Empire!”
It spread quickly, quickly.
‘Ha.’
I laughed out loud. My eyes get hot for no reason.
“Long live the Emperor! Long live Livno!”
But before he knew it, his mouth was shouting hurray.
lol im confuse about hecate. is she not duke songgong youngest dougter?