130 – Armistice with the Emperor, changes in the empire
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The Eastern Empire army and the dragon tribe faced each other while glaring at each other. The situation is that the dragons are clearly outnumbered. A few Elder Dragons who had been defeated by the Eastern Imperial Army returned to Bashmu with grim faces.
We lost the war.
We did not simply lose a battle.
A great crisis looming over the entire Balaur race.
Bashmu was making eye contact with Evan for a long time. Evan is holding Maya, who has suddenly returned to human form, with one hand and glaring at Bashumu.
Although his physical condition was greatly weakened by yet another world of images, Evan’s fighting spirit did not go away.
If you touch Maya again, he seems ready to attack with all his might.
Bashmu swallowed deep sorrow and lowered his gaze. The strange curse that resides in his body is still gnawing away at Bashmu. The Witch King’s curse that penetrates even the soul. I’ll have to break this curse for a while. If you fight Altair in this state, you will inevitably lose.
Tsutsutsutsu!
Altaïr, a middle-aged man with curly hair who descends from the sky, embodies the 『Thread of Fate』.
The destiny of ‘Bashmu participating in this battle’ is truly realized.
Park!
The divine sword Altair cut this thread. The thread of fate, which was so strong and stretched out, soon broke. As a result, Bashmu was placed under Altair’s restrictions. Bashmu was unable to participate in this battle.
If Vashum breaks the restrictions and participates in battle, he will suffer a severe blow. This is a thread that does not break easily, so it sometimes fails. Bashmura, who was cursed, was successful.
It was Altair’s limiting ability and transcendental swordsmanship, the ‘Sword of Destiny.’
Evan saw this series of processes.
Evan wasted an hour.
It is done now. Now that the Eastern Empire and Altair have arrived, the remnants of the dragon race will retreat on their own. The fact that Bashmu avoided Evan’s gaze also played a role.
-Sabu……… !
Maya’s voice awakens Evan’s slowed consciousness. I feel relaxed… Evan felt weak. Maya’s small body supports Evan’s body as he falls backwards.
Evan didn’t feel it.
To be honest, it was a difficult rescue. Elder Dragon’s power and Bashumu’s presence couldn’t be handled by Evan’s current level.
Unless Evan sacrificed his life, it was difficult to guarantee his success.
Nevertheless, Evan took on the challenge. His eyes also rolled back. Rescuing Maya was more important than anything else.
It wasn’t a question of whether the skill was high or low. It was a matter of saving my family…… ….
In his weakened body, amidst the pain, Evan felt joy. He overcame many problems and succeeded. He rescued his family.
A deep sense of satisfaction that builds little by little.
Evan slowly hugged Maya’s back.
-Ssabuniim!! Ugh.
Maya soaked in tears. Maya felt both joy and sadness. A tearful reunion. Evan was infected by Maya’s emotions, and his eyes became red.
“Maya.”
-Sabu!
Is the emotional pain during the kidnapping turning into tears and flowing down? The unbearable sadness leaves the body, and relief and joy rise from the deepest part of the body.
Evan spoke as if his emotions were leaking out.
“I never wanted to lose you.”
-Well, me too… Maya also wanted to see Master!
“Maya… “I’m glad you’re safe.”
-Sabunim, Sabunim…… Haaa!
Maya is sobbing.
Evan hugged Maya tightly, without even having time to comfort her. To find stability. I can feel Maya’s sweat and her tear-soaked face. I felt empty without Maya.
I had an uneasy feeling that I might lose it forever…….
Maya felt Master’s large body. It felt like Master was always protecting Maya.
Because he always seems to think of Maya.
In Maya, Master became bigger than anyone else.
“Really…… Thank you, Nari.”
Michael, whose magic power was almost depleted, came closer with his eyes red. Michael used magic to help Evan in any way possible with his limited skills.
Michael looked at him, opened his arms wide, and embraced Evan and Maya.
It was a family.
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The situation has been resolved.
The dragons retreated to the Mountain of Origin. Having virtually surrendered to the imperial army, the dragons could not shake off their shame.
Many Elder Dragons and Judges have died, and Bashmu is no longer able to participate in the battle.
Because of this, the Dragon tribe signed the second most humiliating truce in history.
『First, the Empire returns the Mountain of Lanterns to the Balaur.
Second, the Empire and the Dragon Clan prohibit any hostile actions against each other.
Third, Storm Mountain is the conquered territory of the empire obtained through this battle. The Balaur will no longer be able to set foot on Storm Mountain. If this is violated, the source of magical power of the dragon king Vashumu will be severely damaged. (Due to restrictions from Commander-in-Chief Altair.)
(Afterword)』
The Mountain of Lanterns that Evan devastated was returned, and the Mountain of Storms, which was closest to the Empire, was taken by the Empire.
Mountain of Storms, the land of dragons.
Mount of Storms is a natural fortress that is one of the tallest and largest mountain ranges in the world.
The reason this fell into the hands of the human empire is that humans have an advantage in the future war between the dragon race and humans.
The dragon tribe had a strong desire to rebel, but they could not. If a battle were fought now, it was obvious that the Eastern Empire would win. Bashmu is bound by Altair’s power… The dragon race could not fight.
Immediately, the dragon clan had to fill the huge void left by the elder dragon.
“Okay then, let’s retreat to Stormy Mountain!”
Austin, the strongest battle wizard, shouted excitedly. I obtained the mountain of storms that seemed like an impregnable fortress. He dealt a huge blow to the dragon race.
The imperial army took a light step back.
The dragons had to just watch the humans retreat like defeated soldiers.
Evan slowly retreated under the protection of the imperial army.
Evan walks slowly, supported by Michael and Maya.
I want to go back to the mansion right away by teleportation, but there is someone waiting for me. The majority of the Imperial forces stopped at Storm Mountain, and Evan walked outside the Primordial Mountains.
Imperial army outpost outside the primordial mountains.
Cornelia was waiting with her hands folded at this imperial guard post closest to the primordial mountain range.
“Benefactor!”
As soon as Cornelia found Evan, she ran over and hugged him to her chest. Whether or not the surrounding soldiers recognize Third Princess Cornelia. Cornelia had to make sure that her benefactor was safe. She felt like she could only calm down when she saw with her own eyes that her benefactor was not dead.
“Benefactor!! I’m so glad you’re safe…… !”
Cornelia spoke with her face filled with tears, unable to calm her startled heart.
I was so worried.
Evan felt grateful to see Cornelia in ruin. There were so many people who worried and waited for Evan.
There is something that feels warm in my heart.
“I am fine.”
Evan smiled and nodded once to Cornelia. Cornelia’s face is colored with surprise. That benefactor has a bright expression on his face.
Cornelia’s ears rang loudly with the sound of her own pulse.
The follow-up action was a breeze.
Cornelia spoke with Altaïr, Commander-in-Chief of the Eastern Imperial Army, and Chief of Staff Austin, and Evan did minimal research. Also, because Mayer, who survived, diligently defended Evan, Evan and his group were actually able to return home in 30 minutes.
Cynthia and Juri were at Evan’s mansion.
Cynthia and Juri were squatting in the front yard of the mansion, waiting endlessly.
I wonder if I waited for a whole day.
Cynthia and Juri swallowed their surprise when they saw Evan and his group return, and welcomed them. Evan burst into laughter. Although it wasn’t shown on his face. I’m thankful that the two of us waited without going back.
Although Evan had a great time, he strangely did not feel tired. He feels like his heart is filled when he sees grateful people.
Evan shared stories with Maya and others for a long time. He was shy so he couldn’t show much emotion.
When Evan finally fell asleep, he had been unconscious for 10 days.
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“Scoop!”
The newspaper delivery man raised his voice and shouted. Many delivery workers running at high speed and throwing newspapers.
The empire was shaken.
A meaningful result was achieved in the long war against dragons that lasted for hundreds of years.
The protagonist was the 3rd princess’s knight, Evan, a rare genius who killed four elder dragons and vaporized thousands of judges.
He is only 20 years old.
While citizens of the capital were enthusiastic, some were skeptical.
“God Ishtar is giving a new wind to the empire!”
“I’m only 20 years old, but I caught 4 elder dragons…” …… ? Crazy.”
“Sir Evan? “I’m very excited!”
People who are passionate about this.
“Hmm… Your major doesn’t make sense? Even Sir Altair couldn’t have achieved this level of expertise at the age of 20. Recently, the international situation has been unstable… “He might not be a false hero created from above.”
“I agree. Sir Evan must have done something… “Maybe he inflated his major?”
These were people who were skeptical. The position is that the major makes no sense.
Whatever the reaction, the citizens of the capital could not take their eyes off the newspaper as they took their seats at the breakfast restaurant table.
The citizens were excited not simply because of Evan, a brilliant genius.
The Eastern Empire army was victorious.
The Eastern Imperial Army is where the strongest men of the empire gather. If the war with the dragon ends, there will be many discharges from the Eastern Empire Army. The powerful people of the East become unemployed. They will come into the capital. Many members of the royal family will be keeping an eye on them. And…… Wouldn’t the royal family that won the most military service in the East be the most powerful candidate for emperor?
The entire empire knows that the current emperor, Feha, is in critical condition.
The emperor candidate needs strong power.
High-ranking authorities were already flipping the abacus and sending recruitment scouts to the Eastern Imperial Army.
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The number one topic of discussion here is definitely Evan.
But the nobles who came to Evan had different purposes.
Because Evan served as the third princess’s knight to the public, a large number of people flocked to the third princess’s palace.
“The 3rd princess! From the southern writer Baron Dörnam! “Can I request an audience with you!?”
“Where is the author Han Mi-han from? Lowering! “I come from the Count du Pont family.”
In front of the main gate of the 3rd princess’s palace, various noble envoys flocked together like a swarm of ants. They suspected that Cornelia had hidden powers. Isn’t Cornelia trying to become emperor? Wouldn’t she be able to get ahead if she got in line with Cornelia now? Desire to do.
Because of this, the security guards worked hard to prevent their illegal intrusion.
Cornelia, who was experiencing changes within the 3rd Princess Palace, felt distraught.
‘They didn’t come to see me. ‘I came here after seeing my benefactor.’
Eun In’s major is truly overwhelming.
Cornelia let out her sigh. Although requests for an audience with her poured in, Cornelia did not allow any nobles into her drawing room.
Rose, who was watching, carefully opens her mouth.
“Degradation…… “Why don’t you accept their request for loyalty?”
“They came to be loyal to their benefactor, not to me. Because the benefactor is strong. I am mistaken in thinking that I am strong too. I have no intention of receiving their loyalty. If I accept their loyalty, I must capture my benefactor. “I don’t want to infringe on my benefactor’s freedom.”
“…… “I don’t think Sir Evan will leave your side.”
“Rose.”
“Hum, hum. Sorry.”
Cornelia is glaring at Rose.
Cornelia did not want to do anything that would be a burden for Evan. So she did not meet the nobles who came to see Evan.
Right now, the commotion is reaching the eyes and ears of all other royal family members. If Cornelia accepts them, other royal family members will be wary of Cornelia. That’s the specification.
Cornelia’s goal was to quietly survive the civil war.
Rose said, frowning.
“But…… “With such a brilliant major, I think other members of the royal family will also aim for Sir Evan.”
“……….”
That is correct.
Right now, the 2nd prince is trying hard to recruit Evan.
“Sir, please speak to Sir Evan at this time. Make sure to clearly decide on the route. Sir Evan is no longer free from politics. “We can’t hide it.”
What Rose said was true. Because of this incident, Evan’s name rang throughout the entire empire. It is obvious that the Korean and American royal families will also pay attention to it.
Cornelia’s passive attitude can no longer protect Evan. Even if Cornelia hides Evan, other royal family members will find Evan and bring him into politics.
Unless Evan definitely becomes Cornelia’s person.
Cornelia hesitated.
I wondered if it was right to drag my benefactor into this dirty political arena.
I want to respect the benefactor’s free will as much as possible.
“……….”
Cornelia looked down at her floor. She couldn’t make the decision easily.