“The time has come to break free from the kingdom’s long persecution.”
Kachin, the head of the Kangma tribe.
Among them, the king, Joseph Kachin, who was the best, did not hide his heightened emotions.
“Why can’t we, who have the power, invade other tribes? Why can’t we do what the kingdom does?”
A number of soldiers stood in front of Joseph.
I was listening to his speech.
He was exuding a completely opposite atmosphere to Chef Yo, who was so hot.
“They knew this absurdity, so they kept the treaty, but now they have broken even that.”
However, not all soldiers were like that.
Among those listening to the speech, the soldiers in the front row were quite uplifted.
Although the number was not large, it was clear that they were actively responding to Chef Yosef.
“This was an action that stemmed from the ambition of the kingdom. With this as an opportunity, the ambition to devour our river demons.”
Quaang!
As if unable to hide his rage, Yosef hit the podium hard.
“We have to fight against this. have no choice but to confront It’s not easy, but we can do it!”
In line with his voice, several soldiers cheered.
Although the beat was slightly out of sync as it spread slowly from the front of the podium.
Still, there were a lot of numbers, so there was a sense of intimidation.
“The kingdom is mighty, but fear not! We are also strong, and we are not fighting alone!”
“Wow!”
There were people watching the scene from some distance away.
“It’s nice to see everyone so elated.”
“See? It seems to me that more than half of them are screaming reluctantly.”
It was Bernant and Silverted who were watching this.
Although they were wearing hoods in the dark, they had no problem seeing each other’s faces.
“You must be in great pain, Lord Bernant. Everyone in the family has seen a rough situation.”
“Isn’t it inevitable for the sake of the cause?”
“That is a very strong word. Thanks to that, we were able to quickly establish ourselves on the Sigvarda Continent.”
These were not empty words.
The Regeneration Church is located in the far north of the Kingdom.
It was all thanks to Bernant that I was able to make connections with the strong demons.
“Of course, I didn’t just do it. It is an action for the future.”
“hahahaha, I really like the image of Prince Bernant who is honest with his greed.”
“I’m asking you, are you okay? They didn’t seem to know that the information had been leaked.”
The information Bernant said was Thordain’s memory.
Even objectively, it was in a state of power loss, but it was a situation where almost all the numbers prepared by this side were leaked.
To be honest, it can be said that there is no chance of winning… … .
“It’s okay, if the odds were gone, I would have hid a long time ago.”
“I would also like to hear the basis for that judgment.”
“It wouldn’t normally be possible, but it’s been over 10 years since I came into contact with Duke Bernant… … .”
Silverted approached cautiously and whispered.
In response, Bernant frowned in disbelief and asked cautiously.
“… … Is such a thing possible? To transcend existence.”
“This was our longing.”
Silvertedt’s voice became heavy.
His dark emotions were clearly buried there.
“All humans are born with limitations. 6 stars, 7 stars, 8 stars… … Only one of them reached 9 stars.”
“one person?”
“Evil God Hubris.”
“… … You mean he was a real person?”
“Of course. The only human who stood up to that arrogant ancient god.”
The goal of the Resurrection Church was not simply to use the power of Hubris.
Breaking the frame set for humans and transcending existence like that was their true longing.
“So you’re saying that anyone can reach 9 stars?”
“Of course not. It just breaks the limits.”
“… … So, to what extent exactly?”
“The lower the current level, the greater the range of strength.”
Then Silberted pointed to one of the soldiers and continued.
“It looks like 5 stars, but if I were to write it to the author, it would be 6 stars.”
“… … What if you use 6 stars?”
“It will rise by two levels. If it’s a 6-star low class, it’s about an upper class.”
“Then, what if a 6-star senior uses it?”
There was intense desire in Bernant’s eyes as he asked the question.
Silberted, who knew the reason, answered with a satisfied smile.
“It will reach 7 stars.”
“… … .”
There was a lot of surprise and anticipation in Bernant’s eyes, who kept his mouth shut.
I hadn’t bothered to express it until now.
He too had a longing for strength.
Even though she had more power than the queen, it was because of her strength and potential that she was pushed out of the race for the throne in the end… … .
For him, who was only a 6-star advanced, this story had no choice but to be very attractive.
“What do you need for that?”
“Quite a lot. Humans’ unclean emotions, bodies, blood, extrahuman vitality, and artifacts.”
“Outside?”
“Spirits, phantom beasts, monsters. Of these, the most efficient is the spirit.”
The artifact Silverted said meant something that existed on the continent of Feyer.
Currently, there is no such thing, so the target that can be used is limited to 6 stars.
There was a lot of hostility on Sylvetted’s face when he said this.
“Currently, there is no way to find this.”
“Is it because you are on the Feyer continent?”
“To be exact, I was robbed by a huge family.”
“… … seizure?”
“In their attack on us, they noticed this power. And in the end, I got it.”
This was possible because of the traitor within the Resurrection Church.
This became a huge fatal blow to the Resurrection Church, which had already lost its power.
In the process, they fled to the Sigvarda Continent, almost as if only their bodies were taken out.
“… … Wait, the fact that a great family got that power… … .”
“It means getting stronger.”
In response, Bernant thought of the future without realizing it.
‘The continent of Feyer, which is stronger than the kingdom, is using this power?’
If that happens, can we say that there is a chance of winning in an all-out war?
Although he was deprived of his royal status and was driven out as a traitor.
He had been aiming for the position of king all along, so he had no choice but to think this way.
“It’s fine though. Even without that, if the conditions are met, it’s a situation worth trying with the kingdom.”
“The necessary preparations for that… … .”
“They will arrange for it.”
Seeing the soldiers of the Gangma Tribe listening to the speech, Sylvete raised an eyebrow.
* * *
The kingdom had an army stationed near its northern border.
They were spread out rather than gathered in one place.
This was a military deployment that came about knowing the characteristics of the Kangma tribe.
Although the only city that can be called their frontline is Toplen.
If you include the nearby mountain range, the range becomes very wide.
Ordinarily, it would not be possible to command an army beyond this terrain, but the strong demons were able.
“… … Are you really going to attack over the mountain range?”
“Because that’s what guys are special about.”
“It’s amazing that you can cross such rough terrain with words.”
Alan and I were out at the Island barracks.
I requested troops from some of my supporters to organize a detached unit.
They were arriving soon, so I was waiting for them to come out.
“But that… … Can I really stay here too?”
“I picked it, what else can I not do?”
“… … .”
When Alan heard that you were included in the detached unit, he doubted his ears.
After that, he strongly declined, saying that it was not a place he would fit in.
Still, when I said that I had to experience it when thinking about the future, I ended up following here… … .
“Do you hate it that much?”
“Rather than hating it, I am not confident. Aren’t those places where strong people enter?”
“No one is strong from the start.”
Alan let out a small sigh.
The Rothstein family didn’t object or dissuade them, so they must have thought that there was no way out.
“And Alan, you have to experience it at least once.”
“… … yes?”
“Because war will become a daily routine from now on.”
It wasn’t that the fight between the Gangma Tribe and the Resurrection Church would be prolonged.
These are just the beginning, and after that, they will face off against the great families of the Feyer continent.
I needed to experience it before that time.
“This is not just a story about you. It is the story of the whole kingdom.”
What the kingdom lacked the most compared to the continent of Feyer was actual combat experience.
The great families and the forces under them have been through frequent disputes to gain their interests.
Because the kingdom is not like that.
The Queen knew this, so she periodically held mock battles.
Training and practice are bound to be different.
“When this is over, I will give you a choice.”
“If it’s an option… … ?”
“Where will you stand after this?”
Exactly, will you stand next to me and go to the front together?
Or I was asking if you would like to assist me behind the scenes.
“I basically have no intention of just conducting from the back.”
“… … Wouldn’t that be too dangerous?”
“I’m not saying you’re going to charge recklessly. You always say you’re going to do something on the front lines.”
So standing next to me meant always facing death.
“There are very few people who can be trusted as a human being and have a lot of potential. That’s why I’m recommending it.”
“Well, do you think I will take it lightly for you to compliment me like that?”
It was Alan with a wide smile.
“Anyway, think about it while going through this. If something goes wrong, your brother can take over the family.”
“… … Can I say that in front of the person in question?”
“Better than lying about being safe.”
While we were talking like that, a soldier came to visit us.
I’ve been told that the people I called have arrived.
So I moved my steps and headed to the parade ground where they were waiting.
“It’s been a while, my dear.”
“The Marquis conveyed his apologies for not being able to visit you in person.”
“It’s only natural as a commander to do so under these circumstances. Never mind.”
The first to come were Illami’s knights.
After saying hello to all of them, another force came into view.
Among them, a familiar woman smiled and said hello.
“It’s been a while, my dear. I can feel that you have grown in many ways.”
“Thank you, Frexia. Isn’t there anything special about the Matu?”
“yes. Except for the fuss caused by the Resurrection Church and the Kangma Tribe, there is nothing special.”
The target I asked for support was the Illami and the Matu.
Until now, they had trained soldiers in Ireland, but they needed more power than that.
‘I wish I had more power, but I guess I’ll have to be content with this for now.’
While I was calculating it in my mind.
A soldier approached cautiously and delivered a message.
“Your Majesty, a letter has arrived from the palace.”
“At the palace?”
I quickly checked the contents.
Surprisingly, it was sent by the Queen.
‘… … This is true.’
In the letter, it was written that he would lend some of the SS if he wanted.
I couldn’t help but marvel at this.
‘If you don’t know, you’ll just be considerate of your children… … .’
I saw that this proposal was not made for that reason.
This was close to a proposal to win the war.
‘You must have seen through the problem I was going through.’
The main purpose of the detached unit is to stab the enemy’s weak points with exceptional force.
However, the unit I formed was lacking in this.
I made up for it to some extent with the support of Illami and the Matu, but it was true that it was regrettable.
The Queen was going to help with this.
‘There’s no need to be shy.’
didn’t need much.
Because one person who could fill the gap was enough.
“Send this to the palace.”
“Yes, lower.”
By the time I was about to say hello to those who came, a strange commotion broke out.
I turned my gaze to this, but I unknowingly wrinkled my brow.
It wasn’t that I hated it, it was because people I couldn’t understand came to me.
“I came because my brother was here.”
Hornes greeted me with his usual face.
After that, Morgan, who was standing behind him, raised his glasses and spoke.
“I’m here too, Cruz.”