＜Chrysos＞ in ruins.
“I heard that you are used to war, but… … It’s faster than expected.”
Returning there, Theo frowned as he confirmed that the monsters planted in the empire were being dealt with at a rapid pace.
War isn’t just about gun-to-knife. The important thing is the process up to that point and after that.
Theo did not neglect either side. He did not neglect to collect information about the opponent and acted in consideration of the situation after the war.
I didn’t even think that the country called the empire could be destroyed with a single invasion from the beginning.
Even with the existence of Gentilis, the country called the Empire was too large to end it all at once.
A long game was expected.
Planted the seeds for it.
It is a seed that cannot be stopped. Even if there was a countermeasure, I thought it would be a story in the future.
And by that time, the empire would have already been devastated.
So judged.
“He couldn’t have moved.”
Of course Theo knows.
The fact that there are only a handful of humans who can notice the existence of a monster.
Still, there are only a few of them, and even if you don’t contact them, you won’t get caught.
Oz is the only one who can recognize a monster at a glance. However, Oz is bound by politics within the Empire and cannot afford such a bold move.
The same is true if you think about Antares’ imperialism. I wouldn’t have asked Oz for help.
“Looks like things aren’t going well.”
“… … .”
Theo was awakened from his thoughts by the sudden voice.
Lesis von Chrysos.
After getting out of a crisis with his help the other day. He was staying at Chrysos as if it were natural.
“How long are you planning to stay?”
“It’s rough. Are you still mad that I interrupted the fight?”
“… … .”
Theo took one glance at Lesis with an emotionless eye, but did not respond.
He’s already lost hope. So there is no need to get angry.
However, it could not be helped that the existence of Lesis was annoying.
“Is it okay if I don’t go back to the owner?”
“If I need you, will you come to find me? We are not that organized.”
Lexis shrugged.
＜Parade＞ has no system.
It’s normal to call them only when there’s a need and live without being related to each other.
“If we get a clue about the attack on the Black Dragon, wouldn’t it come to find it? … … Oh, I heard that even a tiger will come if I say it.”
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A crack was running through the space.
Resis, who had acted deftly at the foreboding phenomenon, smiled broadly as if expecting it.
“Here you are. Thank you for saving me the trouble of finding it. Lesis.”
“Oh, what? Judging by the tone of your voice, you must have come looking for me, right?”
“Yes, I had business with the author today other than you.”
Janus, who appeared breaking the space, looked at Theo sitting on the throne.
However, Theo turned his gaze toward the existence following Janus rather than such Janus.
I saw a familiar face.
“Did you decide to stick with it? Calliach.”
“Who would have known that the king would suffer? We also need that much power to move forward. is not it?”
At the time Gentilis was hit, support from the main base was cut off. Everyone was scared and hid.
And it’s not just the headquarters. Some Commander instances under Theo’s system have left the front line.
Objectively, the situation was bad.
“You are not wrong.”
However, Theo nodded as if he was happy. He had long since lost interest in this world.
I’m just doing it because it’s my job. He couldn’t find what he was looking for.
“Five? What is it, then Black Dragon goes to play with his father? Looking forward to it.”
“I have no intention of hitting the black dragon.”
“uh? But he’s definitely planning to hit the black dragon… … .”
“Things have changed Lesis.”
Janus frowned in annoyance. He already knew the general flow.
That the king of the ‘outside beings’ would die, and that some of the forces that had lost the king would be able to be absorbed.
But there was one thing that was definitely not expected.
“As long as the dragon survives, adding one key’s power to me is meaningless. we need power Power enough to stand against a dragon.”
A [Solvent] who could not survive even once in countless regressions.
she survived
This is the flow created by Oz.
As a result of gathering information in his own way, it was confirmed that the [Solvent] was considerably weakened.
However, even when weakened, a dragon is a dragon.
The current Janus might be able to defeat it, but isn’t she the only enemy? His enemy is Oz.
“That’s why we have no choice but to change direction to capture the black dragon instead of killing it.”
“Oh, that’s right. That would be fun too.”
So, this also changes the flow.
Nothing special. As always, I’m just doing what I’m used to.
“You have to use a dragon to catch a dragon.”
Lee Jae-yi (以夷制夷). It was Janus’ favorite method.
* * *
There is no time to linger as long as we have decided to advance the plan.
Things are different from before. That means you have to meet one more guy.
“It’s been a while, Ulla Stillena. How have you been?”
“What? me, there… … . thanks? But were we that close?”
“You’re saying harsh things casually, too.”
It’s not really a friendly relationship. Isn’t that too much though?
Doesn’t it hurt to say it out loud like that?
“And… … Well, Alexios. Somehow you are always with Ulla Stillena. Aren’t you taking care of your sister-in-law too frugally?”
“Huh, as expected, the information is fast… … .”
uh?
what?
nope… … Wait a minute.
When I made a sarcastic remark, I heard an absurd sound from Ulla.
This is it. It’s the usual pattern. As always, you just have to accept the other person’s misunderstanding.
Yes, if you do something meaningful like you knew from the beginning… … .
“… … Are you married?”
“uh?! Didn’t you know?”
No, I can’t.
The words came out first than I thought.
It was such an outrageous news. I have never heard a more shocking story in my life.
“No, since when the hell?!”
Now that I’ve been caught, I ask coolly. When was it?
In such a confusing situation? No, maybe it’s just that I didn’t know, the two of them could have been in that kind of relationship from before.
“Certainly the last time we lived together… … .”
“Oh, isn’t it? Not yet! Not until you graduate!”
“No, wait.”
until graduation?
So you’re saying you’re engaged now? Was that red bully docile enough to put such a reprieve?
“Really, did that solve the current situation?”
Stolas is on the Emperor’s side.
It was probably Antares’ suggestion, but it’s clear that Stolas couldn’t be relieved either.
So it’s a political action.
In other words, he took an action to associate Ulla with a foreign country. [Fist King] is nothing short of opponents.
Antares wouldn’t have wanted to provoke a major family in another country, especially if it was a martial lineage that did not easily succumb to the opponent’s power.
There is nothing to gain, but there is a lot to lose. I wouldn’t have wanted to turn it into an enemy for nothing.
The most fearful thing for a political opponent is a person who has no idea than a person who is good at plotting.
“I’m glad you’re an idiot. Alexios.”
Alexios, who can only fight for people regardless of profit or loss.
Antares must have known that he was a person who could do anything for an individual.
“Did you come to pick a fight?”
“No, it was a compliment. I’m not very good at talking. therefore… … . Well.”
What should I say? I think there was a word that fits perfectly.
“It would be nice not to have any thoughts.”
“… … You’re here to pick up a fight, right?”
Like a boring guy.
I can’t understand the language, so I’m saying that I have no idea.
Anyhow, I got some good information.
That Stolas is not unconditionally loyal to Antares.
what he said then In other words.
-Our Stillena has no intention of enduring this irrationality any longer.
Hostility towards Antares. You could say that it’s true.
Even so, working under Antares is no different.
-If you can’t convince me, it will be the same in the future.
Antares persuaded Stolas.
I don’t know what they were promised, but there must have been something to the point of condoning the unreasonable things that had been done to the Stillena family.
And it was the political connections that were able to create such a place for negotiations.
Alexios That idiot must have had no idea, but this is a version created by Stolas.
“Well… … . Yeah, not bad.”
Protecting Ulla in the form of marriage is a pretty good idea. It is milder than the method of exile, and it is inevitably difficult to make hasty moves.
Why didn’t I think of this?
“Hmm.”
While thinking about it, pour mana into the communication sphere connected to Lucia.
-Well? Calls are frequent today. Did something else happen?
“Lucia, it just came to mind, don’t you want to be my local business?”
– Crazy trash bastard.
The call ended with a brief note of contempt. No time to explain.
If I hang up the phone like this, won’t I just become trash?
“Because he seems like a troublesome guy.”
It would be better if we meet and talk about this in person later.
“No, this is your fault. You crazy bastard.”
“I feel sorry for Lucia.”
“Aren’t you supposed to eavesdrop on other people’s calls?”
After playing with each other, Alexios makes me cry and annoy me.
I’m going to have to get into the traffic.
“Ula Stillena. I know that? That Stolas, the head of your Stillena family, attacked me this time.”
“oh… … .”
Ula stealthily hides behind Alexios.
Looking very natural, even if there was no political purpose, these two might have been connected sooner or later.
“Well, don’t be so wary. Do you think I will even kill you as revenge? I know very well that you are Lucia’s friend.”
“Yes. Then why?”
“Information about Stolas.”
I don’t know about Stolas. You don’t know even if you confronted them directly.
The fact that his weapon is a short spear and that he must be confident in aerial combat like Ula.
Other than that, I don’t know what he looks like.
It was covered in something like black smoke, so I couldn’t tell her age or size.
“Are you asking me to sell information about the head of the household?”
“The choice is yours.”
“What benefits do I have?”
Well, it’s a natural question.
Speaking of family heads, they are Ulla’s family. I don’t know if it’s my father or my grandfather.
However, given that she worked desperately to protect her family between ＜Tenebris＞ and ＜Eclipse＞, it would not be a light relationship.
You can’t just pass information that could be a weakness.
“There will be a possibility of ending it without killing Stolas.”
“… … .”
Of course, I don’t know if he’ll come after me. Even though I saw the opportunity several times, I didn’t approach it.
Still, knowledge is strength, and ignorance is weakness.
The more you know about Stolas, the wider your range of responses will be.
If that’s not the case, I have no choice but to use all the means available to me.
And among the methods I can use as a wizard, there is a wide-area annihilation magic that sweeps a large area.
“… … You are also bad-tempered.”
“I? I think he’s much more of a gentleman than that red bully.”
“Our Alexios openly threatens us, but we don’t circumnavigate threats like that, do we?”
“It looks like ‘our’ Alexios is already going to vomit.”
“… … You seem to have something fundamentally twisted.”
Contempt beyond contempt.
Ula looks at me like I’m becoming something unknown.
It feels strangely wounded in the hesitant and retreating steps.
“Okay, I get it right away. You mean information about your grandfather? Actually there is not much information. It’s because he’s a person with many secrets. In fact, we don’t even know what skills are in the family.”
“So you’re saying it’s impossible to evaluate power?”
“ah! Still, it’s my family’s assessment that I’m not in my prime.”
If it wasn’t as good as it was in its prime, how much was it in its prime?
Listening to Ula’s explanations that followed made my head hurt. I wish I could have tamed such a monster.
I knew it, but the world is full of absurdly powerful people.
Or am I greedy to stand alongside them at my age?
I do not know.
“Oh, and borrow this child?”
“Uh, yes. I’ll be in Skientia for a while, so I guess it’s okay to borrow as much as you need?”
“What are you guys talking about borrowing or lending people?”
As always, Alexios reacts to anything I say.
It’s just annoying now. Is it a little better if you pretend and understand?
“Ah, Alexios. Aren’t you sick of always being by my side anyway?”
“Okay, move a little.”
“Do you want to go after both?”
this guy doesn’t know
It’s all about getting better, but it’s because I’m not thinking about it.
“I know you are quite a belligerent person.”
“Your bastard stays still, doesn’t your snout rest?”
“I told you in advance, I am going to collide with Lord Perses this time. Aren’t there many opportunities like this?”
Do you think it will be that easy to match up with the strongest person in the empire? Because I became me, this kind of opportunity arises.
“Oh, that Sir Perses? … … Wait a minute, then you can’t. Alexios is dead. Then I can’t lend you it.”
“It’s a different story. Ulla Stillena. Weren’t you cooperating?”
“Still, ‘that’ Sir Perses? Even if it’s Alexios… … .”
Alexios’ expression crumpled mercilessly at Ula’s words.
Isn’t it different from saying that you’re sure to lose? It must have hurt his pride, since he’s a guy who carries the title of [King Fist] on his back.
If that was what I was aiming for, I would like to send a compliment.
“Goes.”
“uh… … ? Alexios. Wait a minute. I’ll make that emotional decision… … !”
“Ula, I said I was going.”
“Woo-wook.”
Alexios roughly tousles Ulla’s hair.
Uldo is frowning, but he doesn’t particularly dislike it.
My kids hate me when I do things like that… … .
“I keep my promise, cry. This is to protect you.”
“yes… … .”
Ulla, who has a lively feeling, bows her head with a rare shy expression.
A confident smile hung over Alexios’ lips.
Seeing it this way… … .
yes.
“It sucks.”
I feel bad because it’s a romantic atmosphere.
ayo why don’t you try to see youself first oz?
Yo