56. war about to begin (2)
I thought they would hold him at least until the war was over, but it wasn’t.
“Are you really telling me to take over?”
At Winston’s question, Kariel nodded slightly.
“He made this place run without major disruption while I was away.”
Even while Kariel left for the eastern continent, the empire returned safely.
In some cases, the situation on the eastern continent was urgent, but in some cases, tests were conducted in case of miscarriage.
But now I can rest.
“Um… … .”
Cariel furrowed his brows as he watched Winston react to the long-awaited retirement.
“Is the reaction strange?”
“… … Your Majesty, maybe… … .”
“Perhaps?”
“Have you not already planned after the war is over?”
At Winston’s question, Kariel flinched inwardly, but maintained a solemn expression.
“What are you talking about?”
“After the war, I retired… … .”
“After a war that might be won already? Jaesang, did you take any medicine?”
At Kariel’s question, Winston coughed and bowed his head.
“I think I was overthinking. I apologize.”
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Jaesang, who politely apologized, raised the corners of his mouth while coughing.
Seeing the prime minister immersed in the thought of his retirement, Kariel also smiled. Because if the war is really over, you can get a tighter retirement angle.
“It is good to take over, but I have something to ask the Prime Minister before retiring.”
“Tell me.”
“New World.”
At the words of the Prime Minister, Kariel stared at him and said.
“Aren’t you so stupid that it’s not their business?”
At Kariel’s words, the Prime Minister sighed.
The New World and the southern islands did help.
However, the problem was that the help was at a pitiful level from the Empire’s point of view.
1. Reduce customs duties.
2. Patronize some of your old food.
3. Release restricted items for export.
It’s definitely something that helps.
However, considering that the survival of mankind is at stake, it is a terrible level.
I don’t even want to send troops.
Isn’t it normal to provide at least a large amount of support, even if it’s just supplies?
“It seems that the New Continent and southern islands are not aware of the seriousness yet… … .”
“Is there anything you wish for?”
“Shouldn’t we give them a taste of warlock too?”
The chancellor tilted his head at Kariel’s question.
“The demons are expanding their territory to the frigid land.”
“Perhaps… … .”
“okay. Do not stop them from going to the New World.”
“Your Majesty Haona, after the war, the new continent may become a new danger.”
Kariel grinned at Winston’s concern.
“Is it time for us to worry about others? It’s a situation where you don’t even know what’s ahead right now?”
“that… … .”
“I have already ordered the southern waterway to be open.”
Winston’s eyes widened at Kariel’s words.
Through Sandria, Roman left room for intervention in the island nation.
And the New Continent opens the way for demons to intervene.
“The belief that the barrier called the sea will protect them forever. Unless it is destroyed, active support will be difficult.”
“… … All right.”
By showing the taste of a warlock to those who are watching it as someone else’s business, they have drawn a big picture that can gain support, at least in the long run.
The problem is that this doesn’t do much in the short term.
Considering that a war across the continent would happen soon after, it was clear that Kariel was preparing just in case.
“I have one more request.”
“… … your majesty.”
Winston’s expression began to darken when he saw Kariel who kept asking for a favor under the pretext of retirement.
“If the situation arises, we may have to lock the Canyon of Giants again. The younger siblings won’t do it anyway, so you secretly prepare.”
“Haona… … .”
“We have to think about the possibility that we will be wiped out in the East Continent.”
Kariel stared at the chancellor and said.
The situation in which Ignit’s main force is wiped out is literally the worst.
“If the main force is wiped out, you may have to deal with the army of hell without a single master. You always have to assume the worst and prepare for it.”
“… … Huh, for some reason, I wondered if he was suddenly nice to me.”
Winston sighed as he looked at Kariel carrying the heavy burden.
“Because Luther still lacks the experience to shoulder the heavy burden. He should be allowed to focus only on development. Isn’t it the job of adults to help young people spread their wings?”
As Kariel smiled, Winston sighed and lowered his head.
“I follow Your Majesty’s orders.”
In response to Winston’s answer, Kariel handed over a secretly written order and a tile.
“It’s a hand that can mobilize the Secret Guard and shadows.”
Cariel, who delivered the secret order, got up and said good luck to Winston and left the office.
With the heavy load, Winston silently looked at the secret order, then carefully folded it and tucked it into his bosom.
* * *
After taking care of the big things in the Imperial Palace, Kariel took a day off.
“Is this the last rest before the war?”
– Are you scared?
“It’s scary. after… … Hell… … .”
At Surt’s words, Kariel grabbed his pounding chest and looked at the window quietly.
– Even if the worst happens, it will be different from the previous life.
“… … Is that so?”
-okay.
Kariel smiled at Surt’s confident answer.
Unlike the previous life, the demons came over with a body so weak that even half a word was too much.
Unlike his previous life, Roman’s power was greatly weakened.
Most of all, it was the unification of the western continent and bringing some countries of the eastern continent to Ignit’s side.
From Kariel’s point of view, I did everything to the extent that I couldn’t do better than this.
All that remains is to see the results.
Returning to the imperial palace after a long absence, Kariel personally supervised the Daejon meeting for several days and quickly sorted out the protracted issues that made it difficult to make a decision.
After such a big deal was sorted out, the bureaucrats took care of the rest.
All that was left was the coronation ceremony of the crown prince and the appointment of the commander.
After the Daejeon meeting, Kariel walked directly to the plaza, where her younger siblings were waiting for her.
“First, Seriel!”
“Yes! your majesty.”
“I will make you the commander-in-chief of the western continent. This is a position that allows you to command all the armies of the Western Continent. Also, if something happens to Jim, he will be given the task of leading all troops to defend the iron wall. Will you be able to carry out my duty?”
“I will risk my life to complete it.”
Kariel, who nodded slightly at Seriel’s answer, handed him a sword.
“You are obliged to think until after the main force has been annihilated. Raise new masters and equip a stronger army.”
At the gathering of the people, Seriel was unable to answer for a moment when he was ordered to think about the future after his death.
In the end, Kariel, who smiled while looking at Seriel, who responded by lowering her head slightly, made Seriel back and looked at Rufiel.
“Jim has to go on an expedition himself. Instead of Jim, he appoints the crown prince to replace Ignit. In the event of my death during the war, I declare, in the name of Kariel Friedrich von Blaser, that I will become the new Emperor, with all authority immediately reverting to the Crown Prince.”
At Kariel’s declaration, the imperial people silently bowed their heads.
Who can cheer at this moment when their emperor prepared for death?
Even Rufiel, who became the crown prince, silently bowed his head while shedding tears.
Cariel handed over to him the scepter and crown that symbolize the emperor and said.
“Instead of Jim, further develop Ignit. Is that your duty? Grow your strength to face the threat with a stronger empire.”
“… … Yes, Your Majesty. I will definitely fulfill the duty Your Majesty has commanded.”
Kariel nodded at Luffiel, who knelt down to answer, and declared to the people of the empire.
“As promised at the coronation, I will leave to defend the Empire. So remember, I and my army risked their lives to protect this empire… … . Even if I and my army die, never give up and resist. This is the last order I give to my empire before leaving for a distant battlefield.”
At Kariel’s command, the imperial people fell on one knee in silence.
“I obey Your Majesty’s orders!”
The imperial people shed tears in response to their emperor’s final order.
The only thing they could do for the emperor who was leaving for a great showdown was to answer the emperor’s trust.
Seeing that, Kariel, as if satisfied, patted Ruffiel and Seriel on the shoulders and moved straight toward the airship.
And after a while, the carriage arrived at the airfield, and a non-aircraft carrying Kariel appeared in the sky. Toward the majestic appearance, all those gathered in the square bowed their heads in prayer in their hearts.
* * *
“Prince Luffiel. Finally, the anxious emperor was settled.”
「Commander Seriel who became the commander-in-chief of the empire. Reorganize the army of the western continent with a powerful military power.”
The two royal families were finally organized by Kariel.
What had remained as the seeds of anxiety until the end was cleared up, but no one was happy.
This is because their emperor directly informed how difficult this war was.
Was it because he knew that a war was scheduled that would be so difficult that even the life of the emperor could not be guaranteed?
The situation in the East Continent is vaguely not good.
The Empire, who had only heard the news of the appearance of demons and beings from hell, was in shock.
This shock was not limited to Ignit.
“The emperor who jumped into the most dangerous battlefield. The Allied Powers of the East Continent, who saw that, also made their last moves for war.”
Eastern continent countries responded first.
In the meantime, there was an opinion that Ignit was saving power only for their own comfort.
Some said that they might abandon themselves and return to the West Continent.
However, with Kariel’s remark this time, the words went into place.
This is because the envoys and reporters who saw the Ignit emperor’s attitude to fight this war were spitting and explaining to the countries of the eastern continent.
It wasn’t just the East Continent that reacted to Kariel’s decision.
「A new continent embarrassed by the remarks of the emperor who risked her life!」
“The southern islands are fully aware of the seriousness of the situation. “If the western continent is swallowed up, we are next!”
Those who have just realized the seriousness of the situation.
But it was still not enough.
They will not feel it on their skin until direct danger approaches them.
So Winston, who was ordered by Kariel, waited.
Until the threat of demons and Romans reach them, leave the sea road open and until they come directly to Ignit.
Because that was the last command the great emperor gave him.
* * *
“Are you here?”
Arriving at the fortress of the giant, Akelio was waiting for him and he bowed down with the knights of the Imperial Palace.
“Are you ready?”
The commander of the South bowed his head as Kariel got off the airship and rushed to him.
“it’s over. You can move at any time.”
“Roman?”
“It seems that the emperor has already secretly moved to the desert area.”
The emperor of Roman moved directly to the place where Sandria was. Accordingly, most of the main forces also left there.
He, too, knows that the real fight will be in the East.
“As of today, all positions of commanders in each region except for the Western Commander will be released. In addition, I appoint Rocan Barsailles, who was the commander of the South, as the commander-in-chief of the Eastern Army.”
Saying that, Kariel handed the sword to Locan Barsailles.
“All armies are led by you. In the future, Masters will act as detached units led only by knights and special forces under their command.”
“I follow Your Majesty’s orders.”
When all the commanders bowed their heads in unison and answered, Kariel issued the delayed order.
“We will start a great war. This will not stop until the eastern continent is secure.”
“Yes! your majesty.”
“Rocan Barçaille. Your first task is to capture the Roman capital.”
The moment the first order of the great war was given, the large army resting in the fortress stretched out.
Then the Southern Allied Forces, which had only been increasing their strength, began to prepare to move.