144. Holy King
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Reinforcements from each country quickly gathered through the warp gate. All power on the continent was concentrated in Muspelheim.
High-ranking officials, including the warriors, also gathered at the Muspelheim Royal Castle, and the first warrior meeting began.
The biggest challenge was figuring out the enemy’s intentions.
“What are you thinking…?”
Looking at the map depicting the war situation, the generals and warriors wrapped their heads in thought.
The alliance is infinitely weaker than the Demon King’s army.
Even 100 years ago, if it wasn’t for Enoch, it would have been a certainty of destruction. No, it is more gloomy now without Enoch.
In fact, everyone was just reluctant to mention it, but no one expected the Demon King to be subdued. Because the enemy is still too powerful.
It’s just that the enemy forces are attacking, so I’m just struggling to survive.
However, with the appearance of the Lion King, the war situation changed a little bit.
In terms of firepower alone, the Lion King is considered to be stronger than Enoch. And one of his achievements, the great wall that crosses the continent, the heavenly extreme wall. There is also the most powerful holy stone in the alliance that exists in Muspelheim.
The Demon King’s Army couldn’t break through these three. So the frontlines sluggishly sluggish for decades and time passed.
The northward movement of the front line due to the recently appeared apostle Han Do-yoon was the first cataclysm in decades.
Like that, the alliance fought to protect even the inside of Muspelheim’s Holy Stone.
Of course, if an all-out war unfolds with all the commanders of the corps, Muspelheim will surely fall.
But the Demon King cannot do that.
The barrier of the Holy Stone weakens the demons, and the entry of the corps leader is restricted. An enormous cost was incurred just by the corps commander entering the barrier.
If all the corps commanders enter the barrier. Even if Muspelheim were to be captured, the Demon King’s army would be staggered to the ground with that attempt alone.
For some reason, the demon king doesn’t even step out of the demon castle… This was the same for the previous demon king, so it was treated as a matter of course, off topic.
That’s why the current war situation makes no sense.
“The enemy is not pushing the front line, it is just advancing in a straight line.”
“You mean to occupy Muspelheim?”
If you advance like that, you will leave enemies behind you. If you can’t capture the enemy’s capital at once, it’s a battle between judges to be surrounded and isolated.
‘I couldn’t occupy it in the past, but now?’
The leaders of the coalition did not understand. Even the enemy knows that it’s impossible.
The good thing is, though, that Doyoon has a little time to pull up the wire. A countermeasure must be established within it.
Other interpretations also existed.
“Their goal will be Labyrinth.”
One of the elders spoke.
“Labyrinth? Are you saying you’re aiming for the Holy King?”
“At a later time, when Muspelheim fell and the Demon King’s army started a unilateral conquest of the continent. The entire country is a strong fortress, and Labyrinth, which holds the Holy King, will be the biggest stumbling block to them.”
“So, intercept Labyrinth beforehand?”
“Yes. We are currently marching towards the capital city of Muspelheim, but will turn around and head for Labyrinth. After turning Labyrinth into a sea of fire, it is to throw away power. Even if they are annihilated, if we defeat Labyrinth and the Holy King, it will be a great advantage for the Demon King’s army.”
A story of possibility. That’s why the King Seong is so obsessed with Labyrinth.
“We need to send reinforcements to Labyrinth!”
However, someone immediately came forward and refuted it.
“It is impossible.”
It was Heineken.
“Why!”
The elder, whose opinion was refuted, exclaimed.
“Sir Heineken Roosevolnik. Judging by the speed of their advance, the enemy forces are formidable. Lockenmeyer and Labyrinth will not be able to survive without the Holy Stone! On the other hand, Muspelheim’s Celestial Extreme Large Wall is invincible. We must divide our forces and protect Labyrinth!”
In a way, it seems reasonable.
However, a few of the few, including Heineken, had a bad look.
Heineken, who had been seriously thinking about it with his interlocked hands on his face, finally opened his mouth.
“Currently, the Lion King is in captivity.”
“Yes?”
Hearing the story for the first time, the elder was taken aback.
That wasn’t the only surprise. A small commotion broke out in the meeting room.
“What is that…? Are you saying that the king is unable to act? Since when?”
“It’s a top secret known only to very few members of the Alliance. It must have been about six months.”
For six months, even the leaders of the coalition did not notice the Lion King’s confinement.
It was a part that showed how meticulous the confidentiality was.
“What… No, I, the elder, don’t have to know such an important fact!”
“If the Lion King’s confinement is known to the Demon King’s army, the alliance will be destroyed immediately. I couldn’t help it. I ask for your understanding.”
Heineken’s tiger-like eyes glared at him quietly, overwhelming him.
The elder, startled, looked around.
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Judging by the atmosphere, it seemed that he was not alone. Even at the meeting where all the leaders gathered, more than 70% of the people panicked.
“…Hmm, hmm!”
Since the elder was in an urgent situation, he decided to move on.
“…What’s the reason. Has His Majesty been injured?”
“That’s something I don’t know either.”
“Yes?”
“There are not even five people on the continent who know the cause, including Master.”
A secret that only the closest aides to the Lion King knew, with the fate of the alliance at stake.
However, that heavenly spirit was leaked here.
The weight of the remarks meant a lot.
“then…”
Heineken nodded with a serious expression.
“Muspelheim is more vulnerable than ever. With this war, the castle walls may collapse.”
Those attending the meeting dyed their faces in contemplation.
“Oh, that can’t be!”
“does not make sense!”
“hurry! Hurry up and bring His Majesty! Whatever the cause…”
In an instant, the commotion grew.
Dokgo Moo-yeong, who was watching this, remembered Do-yoon’s words that the outcome of the first meeting would be obvious.
‘In the end, I’ll abandon all the wires, and I’ll be defending in Muspelheim.’
Enoch had already predicted all the flow of war.
Union is weak. It is the same now and 100 years ago.
In the end, there is only one option historically given to the union without Enoch. It was the Suseongjeon.
Dokgo Moo-young, who was watching the commotion, shot the stick he was holding onto the floor.
“quiet.”
damn
Mana spread and forced the attendees to shut their mouths.
The atmosphere calmed down, and the meeting resumed.
“Looking at the speed of the advance, the enemy must have included a corps commander.”
“Ooh, we have Heineken, three warriors, and Sado Han Do-yoon with warrior-level martial arts!”
Heineken spoke heavily again.
“…If more than two corps commanders come out, I can’t be sure.”
“Yes?”
Only Seongwang and Lion King, who are said to be the strongest in the current alliance, and only Heineken as an exception. It is possible to fight on an equal footing with the Corps Commander in the Holy Stone Barrier.
Again, only the adversary is possible. It means that it is uncertain whether they can win.
“Two corps commanders. If it was ‘as it was originally’… there is a barrier in the sky, so I would have been able to block it.”
Of course, there will be tremendous damage. How many warriors might die?
But even so, it’s a hopeful story.
“As long as it’s ‘normal’.”
“What are you talking about…?”
Instead of Heineken, who chose silence, Brudette continued.
“The enemy is getting stronger with the power of an unknown system.”
“ah…!”
A sigh flowed all over the conference hall.
“Even with an army containing only two corps commanders, Muspelheim without the Lion King could fall.”
“…I don’t think that’s the case, but what if there are three corps commanders?”
“…”
A very heavy stillness fell.
If that were to happen, it would be just infinitely terrifying.
‘Really… are the enemy marching to capture Muspelheim?’
Rather, it was to the point of wanting him to target Labyrinth.
“If His Majesty had been there… No, if at least the Holy King would have participated in the battle…”
It was someone’s somber murmur.
“…”
“…”
After a long silence, one of the people who looked around cautiously opened his mouth.
“By the way… where is the Apostle Han Doyoon?”
Dokgo Moo-yeong replied.
“Do-yoon said he was talking to King Seong, so he headed to Labyrinth.”
“Well?”
“You mean Labyrinth?”
The people in the conference room asked what they were talking about.
“Are you sure you want to bring the Holy King?”
“…”
Dokgo Moo-yeong did not say anything.
“Huh.”
The elders, who knew of the Holy King’s strong faith toward Labyrinth, clicked their tongues.
Even if it wasn’t, the atmosphere was sensitive due to despair. The small number of people who normally looked at Do-yoon, who was rapidly rising, began to speak one by one.
“Tsk, useless thing…”
“hahahaha. Since he is an inexperienced young man, he seems to be unable to distinguish between what will work and what will not. However, no matter how much, in this urgent situation…”
Dokgo Moo-yeong frowned at the arrogance toward Enoch, but couldn’t say anything.
Because I thought it would be a meaningless step too.
“No, how can a mere apostle persuade someone who won’t listen to His Majesty the Lion King? Don’t you think you could be Enoch yourself?”
At those words, Dokgo Moo-young was taken aback.
‘…perhaps.’
I think that probably won’t happen.
By any chance, what if Lord Enoch revealed his true identity to the King?
If so, wouldn’t it be possible to move the Holy King?
‘…’
A faint sense of anticipation sprouted in Dokgo Mu-young’s heart.