658 – Mercy (3)
Savior’s statement instilled tension around the world. A word that has many meanings, saying that everything is ready.
To cover up the truth of the fallen cardinal and the gray desert expedition, many and many rumors have been created, but a Savior is a Savior.
Religion has overwhelming rights and powers and can have worldwide influence. It is said that even one statement can influence the situation.
[Helium. Go out to punish with the Savior Church. We will be able to resolve all the remnants of each other.]
Savior’s statement alone instilled tension, but here Helium detonated the bomb properly.
Most countries have been thinking about how to bite Starbirk, and among them, Helium is burning the most.
I understood everything about the burning of helium, but the cooperation with the Savior Church drew attention. He said that he would go out with the punishment.
The relationship between the two is an awkward one. Not only are there historical issues, but the gods we believe in are different.
There was also an evaluation that if Luminus and Mora had not been twin brothers and sisters, they would have quarreled over doctrine issues.
Everyone was surprised to see them cooperate under such circumstances. It really feels like a ‘divine punishment’ is being carried out in the true sense of the word.
In fact, since Isaac revealed himself to be a soul brought by the gods, it captured both symbolism and practicality, and had a great political effect.
[Albnheim was quietly preparing. He left words of encouragement to Savior Church and Helium.]
Alvenheim, who moved quietly like Savior, also left encouragement and support. In fact, public opinion in Albenheim was as harsh as Helium.
Befitting elven-style communism, since I gave Arwen as a gift to Isaac, it has been unofficially treated as a government book.
However, when Helium and Savior cooperated and began to take the form of ‘divine punishment’, they gave in cleanly.
Elves have strong religious colors to the extent that they pride themselves on being chosen by God, but Savior and Helium are darker than that.
Of course, it was an elf-like choice because it was a concession that revealed his unique sense of choice.
[The Minerva Empire opened its borders to the punishment agreement between the two countries…]
The Minerva Empire, which raised an army through the concerted efforts of the two countries, kindly opened its borders.
Because they didn’t have to shed blood, and there was a justification for divine punishment. Of course, I had to sweat to appease the people.
How will Starbirk’s situation be when the attempted assassination of Starbirk returns to the form of divine punishment?
Are they preparing for a war with the judges, or are they somehow solving it through diplomacy?
“Asala, the delegation has returned.”
“······Let it in.”
Asala gave permission in a calm voice. As soon as permission was granted, Mercha slowly opened the door from the outside.
The Starbirk delegation showed up afterwards. Just looking at the gloomy atmosphere and facial expressions, I could tell what the result was.
“Okay. What’s the result?”
“It was of no use at all. They said they would hand over all the extremists, that is to say, the ‘White Hand’ groups…”
At the bleak report of the delegation, Asala smiled bitterly as if that were the case. Since Starbirk became the enemy of the world, Asala has been busy.
Each country sends a delegation to negotiate or ask for a favor. He tried to somehow prevent armed conflict.
Among them, there was also a condition of catching and handing over all the White Hand groups that attempted assassination.
Of course, all results were failures. The Minerva Empire, as well as Helium, which had the most turbulent atmosphere, were rejected.
“Helium told me to prepare to go back after the Demon Wars, just as he announced in his statement.”
“Haa…”
Asala grabbed her hair. She didn’t want to punish her own people, so she ignored the wise man’s words, but came back with the worst result.
In fact, the statement and refusal that Helium brought out is a serious diplomatic rudeness. Normally, everyone would be busy criticizing Helium.
However, to Helium, there is no country that does not know how great Isaac is. So, I understand their anger.
Above all, the mistake was made by Starbirk first. It is wrong to be wrong, but it is also a big thing to make a mistake in the statement because it is the first time.
Originally, extremists called ‘white hands’ had to be thoroughly excluded. However, it was announced in a way that covered the rest of the unfairness.
Albeit belatedly, they arrested the people involved with the white hand, but that alone was not enough to calm the anger.
‘What should I do…?’
Asala was troubled. The world is raising its voice that the Starbirk people must be exterminated.
The current is also widespread in Starbirk. Everyone is trembling with anxiety and is afraid of the army when it will invade.
There were even signs of a split. It came to this because of extremists, but in the end, we have no choice but to curse at the top.
Some say that it is unfair and that we should prepare for it, while others protest that the fault was committed by extremists, not us.
Asala is going crazy and jumping. Failing to stop an assassination attempt by an extremist would also be a mistake.
But the problem is that the target of the assassination was the saint, Zenon. The only word that really came out was ‘if only’.
‘Is there really no way…?’
Asala let out a long sigh. Helium and Savior are poised to wipe out the seed of the Starbirk people.
I don’t care if there are people who are unfair. It has been a long time since the evaluation of the Starbirk nation has plummeted.
Wouldn’t it be laughed at as a teacher? If this is true, it is impossible to solve it through ‘conversation’.
‘I’m in a state where the empire doesn’t even know me…’
After the assassination attempt, the empire sent a text of agreement. This is the first agreement received while negotiating with the imperial delegation.
The agreement that if you don’t accept this, you will send the army and push it away. Starbirk, of course, was going to refuse.
Because they had the mindset that they would fight to the death rather than become like the ‘colonies’ in Blood and Steel. But at some point, the Empire’s attitude changed.
I wonder if it became lukewarm after the rage of helium. Starbirk being f*cked is a predestined result anyway, so it means that he will only suck honey from behind.
We can understand the psychology of the Minerva Empire only by providing goods and opening borders. But the reality is that you can’t stop it even if you know it.
At this, Asala opened her mouth in a half-desperate voice.
“······Bring the map for now.”
“Asala-sama.”
“I’m always preparing for the worst. So don’t talk nonsense and bring it.”
The worst is war, and the lesser evil is… I don’t know. At Asala’s feeble command, Mersha nodded her head with a heavy expression.
Then the delegation also moved heavily and Mersha returned with her map. Asala looked at her map with a distraught expression.
Since the borders of the Minerva Empire have been opened, there is only one road. Because the topography of Starbirk was a peninsula.
If you come by boat, there will be no answer, but luckily all countries have weak navies.
“How is the invention of the gun?”
“If you see the firearms used by the assassins, you will be able to use them in real combat.”
“Instead, it would be difficult to use it on a wide plain.”
The topography of Stabirk is extremely ordinary, but there is a lot of uncultivated nature. Therefore, the paths that can be passed are limited.
The primary defensive line is where the peninsula begins. It is best to block this place, but the terrain is relatively unfavorable.
However, as soon as we moved back, we came into contact with Starbirk’s strategic and temporary capital, Garkan.
Originally, Garkan was the place where the troops of the Minerva Empire were stationed, and it boasted a large population because exchanges were so active.
If a battle breaks out here… It’s terrifying to even imagine. First of all, it seems that civilians should be evacuated just in case.
“First of all, recruit as many people as possible to fight. As long as you can shoot, it doesn’t matter.”
“How do you train?”
“It’s a case where the fate of the country is at stake. There’s no time for training. Just recruit as you can.”
It is not a decision that the leader of the Provisional Government would make. No matter how easy the gun is to handle, some training is required.
To that extent, it disproved that Starbirk was in a corner. In my mind, I want to get back as much as possible and train the army.
However, there is much more uncultivated land below Garkan. Although there are a few port cities, it is embarrassing to call them a proper city.
It should be taken into account that Starbirk was originally a ‘region’ in the first place. Even now, it is close to a city-state.
“Order blacksmiths to make gunpowder and lead bullets. The magical power engine that was smuggled…”
It was around the time Asala was moving quickly.
“Mr. Assala! Mr. Asala!”
Someone rushed outside and rushed into the room. Asala frowned slightly when someone came in while she was already busy.
But that doesn’t mean you can’t kick them out. He kept his composure as much as possible and opened his mouth.
“What’s going on? I should have just ordered you to get ready.”
“That, that… So, the guest… No, the distinguished guest…”
“A VIP?”
When the messenger reported her stuttering, Asala’s expression turned strange. If the sage had come, he would have called him a sage.
If he had been an envoy from another country, he would have reported that an envoy had come. However, the messenger called him a VIP.
Intuitively, Assala realized that he was an unusual person. Busy, but accepted.
“Hey, here you go.”
“Thank you.”
After a while, a messenger brought an honored guest. Asala took a closer look at the guest.
Because the robe was pulled over, I couldn’t see her inner face. It seems that there is some magic.
Sureuk-
However, Asala’s eyes widened when the distinguished guest threw off her robe.
That’s probably the case, too, because her long, shiny red hair flowed down. Her beautiful appearance and unique golden eyes are a bonus.
It’s a look that makes you feel pious just by looking at it. Asala looked at the VIP smiling awkwardly and stuttered her words.
“Zenon? Are you really Zenon?”
“Hello. Are we old enough?”
Surprisingly, the identity of the VIP was Isaac. As soon as he checked Savere’s statement, he headed straight for Star Birk.
Of course, the teleportation agency connecting the Minerva Empire and Starbirque is blocked. Then, how did he come to Starbirk?
The answer is simple. It was Arwen’s help, not Cecily’s. It was difficult to ask Cecily since Helium wasn’t in a mess right now.
Alvenheim was relatively quiet because Arwen helped Isaac. Thanks to that, he was able to come to Star Birk faster than anyone else.
“I’m sorry for coming to you while you’re busy. But it’s something only I can do.”
“What are you doing… No, before that we ask you…”
Asala was dumbfounded and gibberish. Isaac grasped the meaning behind it.
I almost assassinated you, so why did you come here? Isn’t it too risky, etc.
At this, Isaac grasped his heart and spoke softly.
“Just because a minority has a loud voice doesn’t mean the majority agrees, doesn’t it?”
For Starbirk, who is currently in crisis.
“I’m here to speak for the voices of the majority. So that there are no unfair people.”
It was like a word of salvation.