Chapter 262. Mine Hunt (3)
Flames pouring down from the sky.
Feeling the thrill of witnessing the end of the world, Emilia trembled.
An attack capable of erasing a city at once.
There was only one creature in the world capable of such a thing.
“Something like a meteorite just fell on the desert frontier…! What the hell was that? Huh?”
I hurriedly sent communications in the direction of the desert frontier.
However, there was no immediate reply.
Of course.
Since she was attacked like that, she couldn’t help but cry wildly.
I’m going to be busy in the middle of the day.
No, maybe it’s that we can no longer communicate…
“No. That can’t be…”
When the thought came to mind, Emilia immediately shook her head and brushed it off.
It couldn’t have been.
She couldn’t have been attacked by a demon that was so self-confident.
I decided to wait with her patience as I thought it would take a lot of time.
I wonder if 10 seconds have passed since I waited like that.
-Ah, that. Did you see it there too?
“Brother! Are you okay?”
-Uh-oh. I’m fine. I was attacked by Tilpitz, a demon for a while. But he got beaten up by me and Trier and ran away.”
“What…?”
Schlus was talking incomprehensible.
Mine was beaten up?
Didn’t you kill it with a trap made with some kind of great barrier technique?
-I won without a single wound. Can’t you believe it?
“No. I believe it… But… It’s just hard to understand…”
-Look at that. Don’t believe it
“No. I believe.”
-Tomorrow, the sidewalk will go out. Then you have no choice but to believe it even if you don’t like it?
“Because I believe in you…”
I couldn’t doubt what Schluss said.
I was just bewildered because it didn’t seem like reality.
I knew Schluss was strong, but I never thought she would be able to win a hand-to-hand fight against Mine.
Without a single scratch.
-The work here is almost finished. I think I can go back soon.
“Really? Soon or how soon?”
-Umm······. Tomorrow at the earliest?
I’m finally back.
The fact that Schluss would return was far more important to Emilia than how things had ended in the desert.
“Is the job done well?”
-Uh. It went smoothly. I’ve made quite a few victims, but I think I can make an alliance with the elves in the end.
“That’s good… Ah, shouldn’t we stop now to settle the commotion?”
– It’s okay. Everyone does well without me, so we can communicate all night.
“Chii······. You should sleep······.”
I ate and laughed.
Although she had been constantly exchanging letters, she still felt somehow lacking.
The moment I heard Schluse’s voice for the first time in a long time, that feeling immediately disappeared.
Poor sound quality mixed with crackling noises, but good nonetheless.
I could hear Schlust’s voice all night, even all day.
However, since it was right after the battle with Mine, it would be difficult to deal with the commotion if Schluss was absent from the scene.
Emilia decided to let go of Iman Schluss.
“Huh… Let’s hang up soon. I’m sleepy.”
– Yes? I want to hear more of your voice.
A man without notice.
I wanted to continue like this, too.
I was going to let go of this, but it seemed like I would have lingering feelings.
“Go quickly. Oppa, there are a lot of people waiting.”
– Hey. Isn’t it like that? Did you seduce a woman here…
“I’m not suspicious of that! Just go!”
– Really! Trust me! That… I did receive a confession once…
“Who are you?”
-·······.
Emilia’s tone completely changed.
A confession. She
Didn’t she just say that she never seduced a girl with her mouth.
Or is it that she seduced women without even realizing that she was herself?
The more I thought about it, the more I got hot.
She felt like she should hear the name of the b*tch who fearlessly confessed to other men.
“You ask who you are. Answer me.”
-That·······. You know the tree
“I know. Why is Mr. Trier?”
-·······.
“Could it be Mr. Trier?”
-·······.
Emilia’s mouth fell open.
Could it be that person?
I couldn’t believe it.
When she was relieved that she would not reveal the man, she aimed at the schluss, who clearly knew that there was a married woman…?
Suddenly, she felt betrayed.
I didn’t know she was such a bold b*tch.
-For now, just know. It’s not what you’re trying to do right now, but you said you’d postpone the answer?
“Why delay your answer? You should have declined.”
-No, that’s the point…
“Brother, do you have feelings for Mr. Trier?”
-That’s it…
“Are you asking permission to marry me right now?”
-·······.”
It seemed to be a straight line.
Looking at Schluss being so silent.
“Please change Mr. Trier.”
-Uh·······. Are you busy now? Therefore······.
“Change it! Quickly!”
-Yaya! It’s crazy now! I’m in a hurry so I’ll cut it off?
“Brother!”
Dude.
The communication just cut off.
Laughing at her absurdity, Emilia lowered her head.
“This is how it comes out, right?”
Are you just increasing the number of women just because you’re popular?
There was also a sense of shame that she couldn’t be satisfied with me, but Emilia immediately dismissed that thought.
The problem must be with Schluse.
To that unscrupulous man who is trying to enjoy women’s s*x under the ridiculous justification of increasing his power.
Now was the time to take drastic measures.
“So, if I can be satisfied with myself, isn’t it?”
All you have to do is remodel the Schluse.
A body that is satisfied with only me.
All you have to do is make a body that can’t survive even for a single day, no, even for a second without me.
Emilia thought so, holding back her laughter that erupted in her temples.
***
“Haa…”
“What’s wrong? Are you worried?”
“No.”
The cause for concern came from her side.
I couldn’t say that I made her angry when I told Emilia the story of your confession.
She decided to go back and see her face to face.
In the end, I wonder if Emilia will allow it if we come up with a justification for increasing our power.
She had already given permission to marry Iris.
“Your Excellency! All the tribal chiefs would like to see you!”
“I have to go.”
At that time, a soldier came running and stood stiff as if nervous, giving a notification.
Apparently, while communicating with Emilia, all of her tribal chiefs had gathered at the fortress.
After exchanging glances with Trier, we went back to the room together.
“Meet Your Excellency Regent.”
“Meet your Excellency Schluss Heinkel…”
As soon as they saw me, the tribal chiefs rushed in and bowed their heads one by one.
It reminded me of a greeting I received at a banquet, but it felt quite different from that time.
At that time, it felt compulsory, but now it feels less like that.
“What is the damage there?”
“No, no problem.”
“I recommend that you answer honestly.”
“Serious······ level······.”
“Yes······. Several people died from the flames that fell from the sky······.”
Honest reports continued here and there.
Erica’s dome barrier only covers the desert frontier.
The elves camp had no choice but to accept Tilpitz’s attack as it was.
Of course, not only that, but because of Jin’s operation, he had to face Asylum as well, so the damage must have been enormous.
“Calculate the damage later and post a separate report. We will provide support for restoration.”
“Until then…!”
“It’s not about doing charity work. It’s about giving the alliance the favor it deserves. Of course, you guys will have to show the due diligence.”
“What do you mean by last name?”
“Expel Asylum and join the Taimanin Siege. That is enough.”
I said that and put the treaty on the desk.
A treaty with my signature on it.
Only the Elf side had to sign, and it was over.
“His Excellency… How far are you looking…?”
How far are you looking?
That was a difficult question to answer.
I suddenly looked around and saw that the tribal chiefs were all staring at me, waiting for an answer.
“To the end. We look forward to our victory.”
It was a lie.
But now was a time when lies and hope were needed.
“Your Excellency… Actually, I didn’t go into the bunker, I stayed on the ground and watched everything.”
“·······.”
Then Mahmed stepped forward.
“I have seen your Excellency fighting against a demon that came down from the sky. And I have seen him overwhelm him in battle. I believe. I believe in the future that Your Excellency sees.”
It was only then that I realized why the tribal chiefs were strangely obedient.
At first, I thought I had a sudden rise in respect for me, but it wasn’t.
It was fear.
They were watching with fearful eyes at the monster that was beating down the demons with their bare hands.
“I believe too.”
“Me too…”
The tribal chiefs’ answers continued one after another.
The tribal chiefs, finally reaching unanimity, handed Mahmed the pen.
Mahmed gulped his saliva as he approached the treaty, then began scribbling his own signature.
“It’s done….”
With this, the treaty was concluded.
The treaty that Asylum was trying to stop by making a fuss and Tilpitz descended directly was concluded.
Elfs and humans formed an alliance with formal diplomatic ties.
Reason had won over their hatred for each other.
I saw a powerful enemy called Mine, and even the possibility of defeating it was seen all at once today.
Thanks to this, the elves were alert to the silent threat they had been indifferent to, and the empire was able to gain reliable allies.
It was an alliance that could only benefit either side.
“Good work. The cavalry charge towards the desert frontier is a mistake on your side. Let’s move on. Thank you.”
“Ahh… Well, please take good care of me, Your Excellency!”
I shook hands one last time with the white-faced tribal chiefs.
They intend to take one of the treaties and send the remaining one to the imperial palace.
It seems that Arya will get a little annoyed with her when she hears that she has promised assistance in repairing the damage ······.
She didn’t say how much she would support, so she said there would be no problem if she provided roughly 10% of the amount of damage.
– Mmm. Employer?
“Tell me.”
On the way out of the fortress, a communication came in from Jin.
I thought I knew roughly what was going on.
Because Jin was entrusted with monitoring duties.
-The hotel where Celica was held was attacked. Celica is on the run from the desert frontier.
“Give the duplicated key to Duke Damian and bring Celica.”
-Yes.
I couldn’t let my guard down yet.
With a little twist, Iris will be able to see the future where the desert frontier is burning.
She had to go to block that future.