Midnight (1)
Between the forts, torches are burning to light up the darkness. It was as if the surroundings were already clear.
The northern occupied territory that is now Esteban’s land.
However, the place was still living in tension that had not calmed down.
He had no choice but to do so, this was the land of barbarians just a few days ago.
How could the savages who opened their eyes and cut their noses leave it alone? There was a high possibility that troops would be sent to recover the lost land.
Because of this, the soldiers standing guard always felt like they were walking on thin ice.
“How are the movements of the barbarians?”
“There are no abnormalities among the boundaries!”
“Um, that’s right.”
The comforting presence for them was the Knights of the Sun, who were on the alert together.
The majesty of the barbarians who had already taken care of one stronghold was enough to be regarded as a legend to them.
In addition, the Knights of the Sun also actively encouraged the northern soldiers.
“Don’t worry. Didn’t Your Highness build a fort here to prevent them from attacking hastily?”
“That is true, but… … .”
“Even if they attack, this fort will minimize the damage to our troops. So, be safe and focus only on your vigilance.”
“yep! All right!”
The soldiers’ expressions became more relaxed.
And this atmosphere will maintain a proper tension and at the same time relieve the prevailing tension.
‘Certainly as the aide said.’
Did you say George? He deliberately moved the Knights of the Sun to adjust the atmosphere inside.
In a way, it was an act of incitement, but the effect that touched the battlefield could not be ignored.
In fact, I could see the morale of the soldiers rising every day.
‘I was embarrassed when the vice-captain asked me to follow that man’s order, but… … .’
The knight’s lips also softened with that not-so-bad effect.
It seems that he was not a man who accompanied the first prince for nothing.
“Then, good work. I will go to the soldiers in the fort next door.”
“Yes, knight!”
The knight patted the soldier on the shoulder and passed them by.
That’s how the day seemed to pass without incident.
But that was then.
Woo woo woo!
“Hut!”
“What, what!”
Suddenly, the atmosphere began to run wild with a tremendous vibration overhead.
The commotion that came without even having time to think about anything.
Screams of bewilderment erupted from among the soldiers.
“Is it a raid?!”
“Daddy, quickly ring the bell!”
“Don’t panic and tell the command!”
“All right!”
It looked messy for a while due to the sudden change, but it soon returned to its original state.
He clearly understood what he had to do and acted without the slightest hesitation or hesitation.
they were already ready.
“Hey, look over there!”
And the phenomenon that was revealed was fortunately not the enemy they were concerned about.
Instead, a more absurd and incomprehensible, more surreal scene unfolded before their eyes.
The tremendous vibration and runaway of mana that followed in the middle of the night.
Immediately after that, the night sky, where the Milky Way had been pouring down, opened up and a new sun rose.
“Tae, the sun came out!”
… … okay.
It sounded like a lie, but it was the truth without exaggeration.
Only then did the soldiers realize that the vibrations in the atmosphere were similar to when they moved the fort.
But it meant nothing.
“This, such an unreal situation… … .”
What you can do while watching the sun rising in the sky.
Because they were mere soldiers, there was no way they could exist other than astonishment.
* * *
Alfheim, a city located at the top of the North.
This place, which symbolizes inviolability, did not allow a single invasion among the many wars that followed the continent.
In a way, it is natural. If even stepping into the land of the barbarians was dangerous, there was no way anyone would set foot in the land at its deepest.
That’s why the barbarians called this place different from others.
“Great warrior, Esteban’s thugs have invaded the front of the Holy Land.”
cold land.
… … and the abode of the great warrior, Khan.
“Keuhehehe, you mean those bastards pushed their necks out.”
When a voice sounded like a howling beast, the priests of the tribe lowered their heads in unison.
Called the Land of the Barbarians, this was a land where all order was determined solely by force.
weak meat diet. survival of the fittest.
The words that spoke for this place were so eerie and so easy to understand.
Simply put, it meant that if you had power, you could seize any power.
In that sense, the ‘Khan’ in front of him was enough to be called the leader of the barbarians.
Absolute authority and charisma. Overwhelming strength that all warriors look up to… … .
From noble mtl dot com.
Even this was just a part of expressing the man’s strength, but already that alone was the perfect monarch’s image.
So the priests bowed their heads even deeper.
“It is our negligence. I should have paid more attention to defense… … .”
However, the situation was too complicated to discuss who was right or wrong.
The troops of those who invaded while there was no time to spare due to the war. And beacon fires and fortresses were quickly suppressed.
Because of this, the response was delayed, and after that, they took the fort and used it as a material to build a defense line in an instant.
Could it have been prevented even if he had paid attention to defense? I didn’t think so.
This was a situation that even Kahn could not have predicted.
“To dishonor this land twice, their livers protruded out of their stomachs.”
“… … .”
gulp-
The faces of the priests lined up in the residence hardened.
Unlike his usual appearance of giving orders without hesitation, it was because his anger was evident.
“Great warrior, fortunately, they are not showing any movement other than building a defense line.”
“That’s right. If their purpose was only to occupy the land, it is not too late to respond slowly after that.”
“Even though their behavior is reprehensible, they are no different from flying flies anyway.”
“hmm.”
The urgent voice of the priests.
But it wasn’t just nonsense to relieve anger.
Khan haughtily leaned over his chair and raised his eyebrows.
“You mean to think about priorities.”
“That’s right.”
They stormed in and left, settled down and didn’t lift their heavy hips.
To the extent that everyone thinks that they are lazy idiots.
I was satisfied with just that level.
‘As expected, henchmen of civilization. It’s ridiculous.’
No matter how hard you build walls, driving them out of this land is a simple task.
As long as they have an eternal source of power, I had no doubt that I would be able to play with them as usual.
Even Esteban is a relatively barren country. Even if they plundered, what could be obtained was relatively scarce.
So now was the time to deal with the empire, not the swarm of intrusive insects.
Because the empire with its abundant plains was a better prey than Esteban and a threatening opponent.
How to chase two rabbits and miss both.
It was the right decision to end the war, which is now more profitable.
“It’s arrogant, but I have to be.”
So the tribal leader, Khan, made a rational decision.
It’s not too late to punish them after that.
However, the location where they were located was very annoying.
“How dare you put your filthy feet right in front of the Holy Land… … .”
The place called the Holy Land had great meaning to them.
A place where the children of the tribe are reborn as true warriors. And a place that makes this land stronger.
So, if they didn’t know what to do and invaded that place, the ax of punishment would have fallen right away.
But since it doesn’t show any further movement, it’s just a moment of mercy.
“But just in case, place warriors around the Holy Land and have them monitor their movements.”
“Yes, great warrior. All right.”
“I will send all the rest of the warriors to the front line. All of them, even the great warriors who guard the dwelling.”
… … But they had no way of knowing.
The fact that the place they called the Holy Land had already disappeared, and that the mass of magical power that would serve as that power had fallen into the hands of Esteban, whom he treated as a petty punk.
And while they continue their war against the Empire.
As well as the fact that Esteban’s defenses would be out of control.
* * *
“that… … .”
“Well, it was the real sun.”
Roder, who rode out to investigate, couldn’t hide his devastated expression.
Yeah, maybe anyone would have reacted that way.
Although it was the size of a mere firefly compared to the true sun, it was an unmistakable sun.
“… … I thought the article I reported on was crazy.”
George, who had followed, shrugged his shoulders and then narrowed his eyes.
It’s because the sun’s light burning in the dark was unexpectedly bright.
“By the way, where did you get that troublesome thing from? Even in the middle of the night?”
In the place where the nervous question was directed, there was a man who watched the situation gracefully.
To be exact, it was me who had just arrived and was adjusting my clothes.
After putting on my gloves, I answered leisurely.
“It’s not just that I picked it up.”
“what?”
“There were surprisingly many useful things.”
Saying that, he glanced behind him.
Unexpected harvests, including research journals in ancient languages.
Layton’s expression, carrying a handful of them, was as bright as the sun rising in the sky.
“Not only ancient records, but also a lot of things about magic. This will be of great help to Esteban.”
“… … No, did you steal some ancient ruins?”
“similar.”
An ancient magic resurrection project that is secretly underway in the Mage Tower.
If we proceed with our research based on these records, we will surely be able to advance that time considerably.
‘Perhaps the defense magic engraved on the mage tower is also the same.’
Thoroughly verified power!
I was the one who knew the power of the defensive magic circle better than anyone else, so I was more excited.
“Go straight back to the citadel and put it in order. Everything until the magic tower lord arrives.”
“All right.”
I asked George, sending Layton away with such high expectations.
“What about the late arrivals from the northern border area?”
“They are already sweeping away the barbarians inside the occupied territory.”
“Ohhh, it’s moving faster than I thought.”
“Perhaps they are dragging all the troops from the border area.”
“Considering the timing, it must be so.”
Considering the character of the Marquis Romert I had seen, it was understandable.
Of course, the fact that it was the right decision was a painful story.
“Then we’ll have to think of a way to operate it before the troops arrive.”
“… … But what is that?”
“It is a failure created by ancient wizards. It contains near-infinite magical power.”
“her.”
Remnants of ancient sorcerers.
It was a small figure that did not match the majesty of the sun, but it was surprising to think of the fact that countless magical powers were concentrated in one point.
‘Even if you think about it simply, it must mean that there are infinite ways to use it.’
So how should I use it?
right now. And if you want to continue to benefit from that future, what should you do first?
… … There was no reason to worry.
“Magic tower lord Elade.”
“Yes, Your Highness.”
“Can you control those magical powers with your own power?”
“It is possible now.”
The mage tower master affirmed that and raised mana.
Then, a line of magic was overlaid on top of the blazing mana, and eventually the energy flowing from it was completely blocked.
It is a so-called safety device.
“Originally, it is impossible for a single wizard to control this amount of magic. However, as Your Highness moved it, the internal mana structure was disturbed.”
“easily.”
“It means that the restraints that were confined to one point have been released and there is a gap to control.”
“Well, that’s right.”
It wasn’t easy at all, but whatever.
I looked into the eyes of the owner of the tower waiting for the next instruction, and then raised one corner of my mouth and spoke in a calm voice.
“It wouldn’t be appropriate to be called the sun when it shines so shabbyly.”
Then, in a low voice, he continued to speak.
“Release your magic even stronger. From today, the severe cold that reigned on this land will disappear.”
“All right.”
Then, the mass of magical energy floating in the night sky began to expand in size.
increasingly.
Then, like the sun rising in the middle of the day.
“… … white night.”
The heat and light melted the frozen ground and the bodies of the soldiers, and began to brighten the sky.