The lotus flower bloomed in regret (4)
“But if the enemy invades, this place will be completely isolated.”
At that time, George pierced the core with a grim look.
“Hoo.”
I exclaimed at George’s point.
“Are you saying that the walls being built won’t do their job?”
“Precisely, defense is meaningless. Looking at the shape of this land, it makes sense.”
The Galderd Plain belonged to a basin blocked on most of three sides by the mountains of the ‘Siltaf Grande’.
Moreover, its elevation is higher than other regions.
that means that. Even if they paid attention to defense, it was also said that there was a high possibility that the border between Esteban and the plain would eventually be severed by their movements.
“If so, this land will be far from receiving Esteban’s support. There will be no point in just holding on.”
“That’s an accurate point.”
Clearly, it was an easy fact to overlook when focusing only on the structure of the castle.
But despite hearing George’s concerns, my head was firmly nodded.
“Does not matter.”
“yes?”
“On the contrary, if you don’t come out like that, you can say it’s difficult.”
troubled?
That moment.
George, who tilted his head and raised his glasses, remembered something and stuck out his tongue.
“… … I don’t think that’s what His Highness is aiming for.”
“okay.”
I looked at him and smiled.
“Forcing them to attack this land.”
“… … !”
After naturally imprinting the fact that doing so is beneficial, they make them attack and hold the troops.
What I wanted from the beginning was a role like that.
Coincidentally, this land contained all the elements that could survive in addition to mineral resources.
A rich vein of water flowing from the heavenly mountain range.
And the soil affected by it can be said to be fertile.
Lastly, although expert knowledge is required for edible classification, even the fruits that are lined up at the beginning of the mountain range.
I mean. It meant that as long as I was prepared, I could endure it as long as I could.
“But what about them?”
Assuming an enemy of the Federation Empire invades the eastern border.
From their point of view, this place with the Mithril Mine will be of concern.
Besides, Esteban will notice that there is no suitable route to support this.
“If that happens… … !”
I nodded my head at Surt’s exclamation of understanding and amazement at the situation.
“They won’t be able to easily pass this place.”
However, there is no way to break through this iron fortress-like structure.
So, the conclusion is simple.
They will have to waste their power here.
Its unique position, where it is inevitable to be caught, is too perfect a bait to pass by.
George muttered, stroking his chin.
“… … surely. If you don’t do that, you’ll be afraid of being attacked from the rear. With the disadvantages caused by the elevation difference in the terrain.”
“Huh!”
And what if we had a way to deal lasting damage to them in advance?
Weapons of higher technology using future knowledge… … .
I smiled coldly as I looked at the paper on which the blueprints for the walls were drawn.
“You just have to hold on. That way, cutting them down and saving an isolated castle. I will take care of the rest with my own hands.”
Forcibly twisting a space that cannot be used as a military strategic point.
That was the use of this land that I wanted.
‘Even they couldn’t have expected it.’
This place, which was considered useless, will quickly become a strategic point once a few problems are solved.
Surt, who had been estimating for a long time, nodded vigorously.
“Good! We will build an invincible fortress with our own hands!”
In fact, the form of a castle wall that blocks enemies with multiple layers of walls has been around for a very long time.
However, it was nothing more than a castle wall in the form of piled stones.
When such structural design and extreme materials meet, words change.
‘I don’t know, but we will be able to reproduce the invincibility itself with our hands.’
Surt’s heart began to pound.
Although it is surprising that he combined an unconventional level of material with the most suitable design, it was the plan itself that surprised him more than anything.
As if everything was woven from beginning to end.
The first prince who brought him was making the future easier than putting the pieces of a puzzle together.
‘What are his limits? … !’
Awe-inspiring brute force, knowledge that would make even experts stick out their tongues. In addition, the strategic discernment to apply this in the right place.
Moment.
In the distant past, the story of the dragons, which had been passed down through the mouths of ancestors, came to mind.
Could that man be the incarnation of a dragon?
It was Surt who thought that such a thing would never happen, but I was feeling awe enough to think of unrealistic imaginations without knowing it.
* * *
Since the city wall construction plan was mentioned, the Dwarves were looking for people to develop mines and people to build shelters. And they started to move by dividing them into those who would start building the wall.
However, the priority was to build a huge forge in the middle of the temporary shelter.
“Human items are of poor quality. But with this guy, fortifications are a piece of cake.”
Saying that, Surt looked at the smithy being built with satisfaction.
There was also an intention to be self-sufficient in the items needed for labor, but it was clear that the act of building a smithy itself had a special meaning for the Dwarves.
“As you said, he’s also equipped with facilities to refine mithril.”
“It will be more efficient than the current smelting with only a hammer and an anvil.”
“exactly. Perhaps all Mithril delivered to the home country will be sent after going through the refining process here.”
In terms of efficiency, it is more than doubled.
After completing the detailed explanation, Surt grinned and patted his chest.
“Starting this evening when the forge is completed, we will be able to start developing the wall in earnest. I will show you the true value of our clan.”
“okay?”
I smiled at the confident guy’s aspirations.
“Don’t expect it.”
It wasn’t empty talk.
before regression. The one who had trouble with the walls they had built in the land of barbarians was none other than myself.
The guy who saw it right knows it well.
“When the forge is completed, the use of mithril will be permitted. According to the contract, the 3% share belongs entirely to the dwarves.”
“This also means, as you said, you can make anything you want. I see.”
The boy nodded and smiled brightly.
But that’s for a while.
Surt, who was contemplating something, asked a question with a slightly rigid face.
“Can I ask you one favor?”
“what?”
“I want to be paid in advance for the mithril we will receive as our share.”
Is it a payment?
I readily answered.
“good night. Do whatever you want.”
“… … What an unbelievably agreeable answer.”
I crossed my arms and my shoulders shrugged and went up.
As mining hasn’t started in earnest yet, the amount coming out isn’t that great.
Even 3% of them were Mithril, which would not be enough to make something proper.
It was already expected.
“I will pass the word on to my father. Take care of yourself.”
“Thank you for your consideration.”
Hearing the boy’s answer, he turned around.
Those mithrils that were piled up in the warehouse in the first place were pieces of cake that could not be sold for the time being, except for some.
Giving the dwarves a hand and making them accustomed to handling mithril could be said to be rather beneficial in the current situation.
“… … benefit.”
As I muttered, my lips curled up.
By now, the news must have been delivered to them that the dwarves had settled in the plains of Galderd.
It was clear that he was probably thinking that killing two birds with one stone.
‘It won’t take long before you realize that it’s an illusion.’
I’m sorry to those who are planning to take back the plains, but what they will face will be an invincible wall that is stronger than a fortress.
It was also a fortress made with the technology they should have developed.
“The only thing left is the monsters threatening the surroundings.”
Since the Sun Knights had been arranged, news would come sooner or later.
With their skills, they should be able to subdue monsters without difficulty.
… … but.
“… … .”
I looked in the direction the Sun Knights search team had left, then turned around.
The direction from the plains to the mountains. Rather, he maintained a cold gaze at the dark feeling felt from afar.
* * *
“Vice-captain.”
After the battle, a knight who had finished organizing the situation approached Roder, who was leading the search team.
“All four have been confirmed killed.”
“What about the damage?”
“There are five minor minor injuries. Most of them are skin torn.”
Roder nodded and sighed.
His expression, as he listened to the report, was shaded as if he were confused.
“Is it the influence of magical power…? … I heard a warning that the monsters in the mountains are strong, but I didn’t expect them to be this strong.”
“There was a reason Your Highness told me to be careful.”
This time, I only dealt with four ogres.
However, surprisingly, the guys had enough strength to deal with the knights.
In addition, of course, he showed enough strength to withstand the strong cutting power of Aura.
“… … It would have been a big deal if I had heard of the construction noise and came to you.”
As members of the Knights of the Sun, they never imagined that they would go through hardships, so the shock they received remained stronger than ever.
Some even felt helpless.
Roder, who bit his lip bitterly, quickly erased his expression and changed his words.
“Still, it’s fortunate that monsters rarely appear in this area.”
“yes. Except for the ogre, there are no monsters I encountered… … The knights who are tired from the battle can rest.”
Dealing with the monsters in the mountains in a tired state was no different from an impossible act.
That was a fact that would not change no matter how powerful the Sun Knights were.
Roder, who ordered the knights to rest, nodded only after checking the surroundings one last time.
“So that you guys continue to search the surroundings as soon as the break is over.”
“What will you do, Vice-captain?”
“I will go to the first prince to report the situation.”
“yes? Why don’t you tell your subordinate knights… … .”
“Are you not tired? I have no intention of interrupting your break.”
“… … .”
It was a firm answer.
If you have already said that, no further persuasion will work.
Because you were that kind of person.
So the knight had no choice but to agree even though he sighed.
“… … All right. I will do as you say.”
“okay. Even if you spot an enemy, lead the members so that they never move hastily.”
“yes. Please go.”
Roder untied the reins from the tree and looked around.
Even if the plains were narrow, it was only a territorial issue, and including the neutral mountain range, it was a wider area than expected.
And now, the place where they are located is the end of the plain facing the mountain range.
To head to the place where the temporary shelter was built, go in that direction… … .
“… … !”
Suddenly, an unknown alarm bell began to ring in Roder’s head as he looked around.
“It is quiet.”
“yes?”
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“More than five minutes have passed since the battle ended. But the forest is still quiet.”
Nature approaches us more sensitively than any other sense.
If you focus your nerves, you can see even the invisible.
And the sensation I felt now was not so insignificant that I would normally dismiss it as unnecessary anxiety.
It would have been nice to say that it was the ominousness that came from the innate keen eye.
“no way… … .”
That moment.
A silent shadow fell over the heads of the resting knights.
At the same time, Roder’s scream rang out.
“be careful!!”
The head of the knights hurriedly turned back at the urgent voice they had never heard before.
A black silhouette seen through the lush leaves blocking the sun.
and huge feet.
Roder immediately drew his sword and shouted as he stepped forward.
“Everybody back off!”
“Kuk!”
The blue blade of the sword extended like lightning and cut off the black silhouette.
but.
Kagagagak!
A tremendous boulder came crashing down on him with a sound like scratching a rock.
The judgment was fleeting. Roder pulled his arm in an instant and parried the blow.
And that choice saved him.
Kugu Palace!!
With a roar like an earthquake, the ground on which Roder had been standing just collapsed and a strong dust cloud flew away.
Because he couldn’t even imagine what had happened with just one kick, Roder just stared devastated at the flying sand.
“What the hell is that… … .”
“… … Ogre?”
He was an ogre, but not an ogre.
Its size is 1.5 times larger than that of normal large monsters.
On top of that, the two heads with their own identities are laughing horribly.
He was so ferocious that he was introduced as a demon even in old books.
‘… … A twin-headed ogre!’
After confirming his identity, Roder quickly raised his weapon and began to command.
“All ready for battle! Not an easy opponent! Don’t think of it as any other monster!”
“… … !”
“yep!”
Everyone who had been dazed by the cry came to their senses and began to form formations.
It was the most optimized siege formation for dealing with large monsters.
‘… … damn!’
Even at this time, the twin-headed ogre was moving toward them.
It was a leisurely movement, as if playing with prey that had already been caught.
It was worth it.
‘He’s the head of this district!’
Only now did I know.
The reason why monsters suddenly stopped appearing after coming to this area.
A monster that became more ferocious due to the influence of the mountain range.
From his point of view, knights exhausted from battles with ogres ahead of them must be easy prey.
I was more certain because I had just met him in person.
Roder, who was touching his numb wrist, bit his lip briefly and carefully ordered.
“Except for the wounded, the rest of the knights deal with him. You must never make them move in the direction of the mines.”