The upper arm of the Principality of Nebra, which was heading towards the territory of Nivea, was attacked within the territory of Cython. More people died and were injured than expected. There was only one testimony from survivors.
‘The border guards of Saiton Kingdom attacked the top.’
Even if they were ordinary thieves or regular soldiers from nearby territories, the problem wouldn’t have spread much. However, the top group under the direct control of the Principality of Nebra was attacked by the border guards, which could be said to be troops under the direct control of the royal family. This was a big problem.
Shalltear and the Principality of Nebra stumbled over this issue as if they had been waiting for it.
And one of the merchants of the Principality of Nebra who resided in Nivea territory sent me a letter through Nivea. It was a letter written in Shalltear’s handwriting. The text was only one line.
‘You’ll keep your oath, right?’
I knew from the first time Nebra’s upper ranks were attacked, but all of this was Shalltear’s ruse. The border guards, who were appropriately bribed and agitated, created a place to do one big thing.
And with this letter it was completed. The oath I made to Shalltear, ‘Witches will never attack the Principality of Nebra.’
Shalltear had been thinking about war for a while. Nivea’s estate was just a pretext.
Over the past few years, the Principality of Nebra has grown rapidly with the support of the Aether Empire and officials who have moved from Akasha’s domain. It still lacks, but it was nothing compared to the fledgling countries nearby.
At least, the Principality of Nebra is far superior economically and militarily than the Kingdom of Saithon.
keep the oath Because that’s what a promise is. But I feel a little bit resentful. I will not help Shalltear in this war. Of course, it doesn’t interfere either. This war would have to be fought with Shalltear’s own strength.
“I need to call in all the witches.”
I explained the situation to Nivea. Without complaint, Nivea immediately sent a summons to the witches scattered all over the place for one reason or another with the authority of the Archwitch.
Of course, there would be witches who could not respond to this summon, whether they wanted to or not. In that case, you may need to use some physical force.
The biggest problem was the two witches who entered King Cython’s concubine. But if you put your mind to it, there’s nothing you can’t bring out.
“You can’t save everyone.”
Perhaps reading my thoughts, Nivea next to me said something.
“Still, we must save those who can be saved.”
“If the Duchy of Nebra wins the war, will Empress Shalltear spare them?”
the king’s concubine If the Principality of Nebra destroys the Kingdom of Cython, the death penalty will undoubtedly be inevitable.
“I’ll figure it out then”
“You don’t have to. It is the path they have chosen. You will be prepared for that much.”
Nivea said so, but I had to do more than I thought. Even if witches entered the concubines, only a few of the witches who fell for the riches promised by nobles and left, or witches who left in search of love, were living well.
Fortunately, before the war broke out, almost all witches returned to Nivea’s estate, except for a few cases they didn’t want or two witches who entered the royal family.
And immediately after the Principality of Nebra declared war on the Kingdom of Cython, war broke out at the same time.
In the beginning, it was a fairly one-sided result. The soldiers of the Principality of Nebra broke through the Sithon Kingdom’s defenses and went in.
However, as the war progressed, the advance of the Principality of Nebra began to slow down. This time, Argin was not by Shalltear’s side. And there are no seven swords dispatched from the Empire.
The last war was at a level that could not even be called a war. In fact, it could be said that this was the first time Shalltear went through a proper war. It was the same for commanders and officials under his command. As the war progressed, various problems began to arise in the army of the Principality of Nebra.
Unlike the outside situation, Nivea’s territory was very peaceful. Shalltear’s army passed Nivea’s territory as it was. They obviously knew I was there, but they couldn’t have attacked. Of course, there was no benefit to the Principality of Nebra by attacking the idle witches.
Just in case, he borrowed a few modified humans from Ben Bezalel and entrusted them with guarding the outskirts of the territory, so it didn’t matter if someone attacked.
For the wisdom I saw, I must destroy Cython. I was thinking of blocking the cause altogether.
Wisdom cannot always be right. Just as Wither’s previous life and now are different, the result may be the same, but the process will be different.
While I was living leisurely, going back and forth between Nivea and Akasha, Shalltear visited Nivea’s territory.
Since the army of the Principality of Nebra had advanced significantly into the Kingdom of Saiton, it had to be regarded as the territory of the Principality of Nebra.
“welcome. Empress Shalltear”
I greeted Shalltear at Nivea’s cabin, which is still in use. Of course, it was too shabby, so it was repaired and a lot of furniture was replaced with new ones, but it was still an absurd place for the lord of a manor to live.
However, Shalltear strode in and sat down on a chair next to the table as if nothing had happened. Shalltear’s expression was not so good. The reason why Shalltear came here is clear. But I won’t do her favor.
“Do you know why I came here?”
“Yes, I know roughly.”
“Then the story is simple. help.”
“Aren’t you looking for the wrong person to ask for help?”
He said that he should have gone to see her husband, even though he had never spent the first night besides me.
“Even His Majesty the Emperor doesn’t give a definite answer to the application.”
That would be it. Because I gave a word to William too. William is a monarch who doesn’t like war very much in the first place.
However, it was a war that the principality started without the permission of the home country. Ordinarily, an army might have been sent for punishment. In fact, there were those who made such an opinion among the ministers. But ask for help? I couldn’t listen
“I’m sorry, but I don’t think I can help the empress either. I don’t know if you know it, but public opinion about this war in my country is not good. But public opinion is not good for me to participate. I don’t know if you remember, but I didn’t take part in the last war either. After all, it’s because he’s a saint.”
“Please call Argin-lord.”
“Duke Argin is a nobleman with a higher rank than me. I can’t give orders. And he said he is very busy these days.”
Shalltear’s expression turned fierce. Then, she turned her gaze to Nivea, who was watching quietly from the side.
“Are you Baron Christine from Nivea?”
“That’s right. majesty”
“The Great Witch of the West, the Cursed Witch, what else was there?”
Nivea didn’t answer. Shalltear probably wasn’t a question she was looking for an answer to either.
“If the war ends now, this will become the territory of the Principality of Nebra.”
“I guess so.”
“Then wouldn’t helping me now be a good choice for later?”
From Shalltear’s point of view, he dug into the good parts. Nivea’s gaze turned to me for a moment.
“Nivea will not participate in this war. Even if you get penalized later.”
I did the answer. I wanted to block all the things that could cause me to massacre in Cython’s capital.
“Wouldn’t that be something for Count Akasha to decide?”
“I will follow the Holy Son’s opinion.”
When Nivea gave a definite answer, Shalltear jumped up from her seat.
“Do you know that the witches won’t get any good out of this war?”
“I know.”
Isn’t it me who is faster than anyone else to find out what’s going on in the world?
Within Cyton’s territory, many complaints were already being made about witches not participating in the war. It was almost like being branded as a traitor to the state.
If the land of Nivea is transferred to the kingdom of Cython again, it will never look good.
Since they refused Shalltear’s help, even if the war ended like this, it would be difficult to earn the favor of the Principality of Nebra, but since I was behind them, they wouldn’t be hostile.
Rather, if you do something to the witches, it’s rather good for me. All you have to do is take Nivea and the witches to the Akasha estate or the New Continent.
After Shalltear left, the war between the two countries turned into a very boring phase. It was a situation where small battles took place sporadically without major battles in a state of confrontation between the soldiers.
This was a bad development for both countries. Moving and maintaining an army costs money. For the two relatively small countries, it was coming as a bigger burden than expected.
In the Kingdom of Saiton, the blood of the people was being squeezed out to maintain the military. Most wars of this era are like this.
The Principality of Nebra was not to that extent, but a great loss was taking place in the national finances.
Rumors began to circulate that negotiations to end the war would soon take place. Meanwhile, the king of Cython had an accident.
The king of Cython used a method to turn the anger of the people and nobles on the witches. King Cython declared that the witches were traitors to the state, and that the witches still remaining in Cython’s territory would be captured and executed along with two of his concubines.
When Nivea was informed of this news, it seemed like flames were burning in Nivea’s eyes.
“Let’s get them.”
“You don’t have to do that. The girls are also determined.”
I’m obviously angry, but Nivea didn’t want me to do anything.
“I want to”
“Then I won’t stop you.”
“And it’s not enough just to ask, right?”
The Sithon royal family must pay the price for doing this. Nivea nodded. I knew that. I would have been like that too.
First of all, I waited until all the witches of the Cython Kingdom were caught and gathered in one place.
They desperately resisted but waited for the finally captured witches to be imprisoned in the dungeon of the palace.
It could have been saved from the start, but humans are animals that don’t feel grateful if you do that. And since it was their choice, I thought they had to suffer to some extent.
Rescuing them was too easy for me. He rescued the witches held in the dungeon and brought them to the Nivea estate.
Nivea, who told me not to save her, but it wasn’t like that, and their reunion in tears was not important to me. I immediately started moving again.
The reason they stayed until the end was mostly family. Rather, there were cases where the family handed over the witches to the royal family, but it was to bring families who really loved witches except for those things.
Even those who belonged to the witch’s family would not be treated well in the Kingdom of Cython. After moving all the witches’ families to the Nivea estate, it was the next turn.
“Then shall we go?”
Nivea put her hand on top of my extended hand with a slight smile.
“I would go anywhere with Germain.”
I moved to Cython’s royal palace with Nivea. Outside, there was an uproar when the witches who had already been imprisoned in the dungeon disappeared, but when we appeared in front of the Sithon royal family, who were happily enjoying a dinner, there was an uproar.
“Hey, is anyone there!”
King Cython, who recognized Nivea’s face at once, exclaimed urgently. However, the escort knights were already on the move before that.
The knights pulled out their swords and swung them vigorously, but they did not touch us.
He simply blocked the sword and used his authority to put the knights to sleep.
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“Ahim fought for Cython before anyone else and made you king. Are you repaying the favor with an enemy?”
Nivea stepped forward and shouted in a cold voice to the King of Cython.
“Aren’t you the traitor! Father accepted the lowly things that no one else accepts, so isn’t it natural that we should do that!”
After all, blood can’t be deceived? Growing up over the past few years, King Cython has developed a personality similar to the previous king who died at my hand. After all, I began to think that I might be right to destroy this country.