114 – I’m here to look for flowers, I’m here, I’m here (1)
Hans was lying quietly on the bed, blinking his eyes. He had a headache like a hangover. His memories of last night were fragmented. The Vampire Lord came here.
She reached out her hand to herself. Strangely she doesn’t remember anything after that. Did Lucy do anything to her? Although she examined her body with such thoughts. There was absolutely no problem.
But there’s no way that a man the size of a vampire lord would just come here. He must have done something. Although Hans’s suspicions deepened even further. He couldn’t find out more.
I had to do something starting with Helia, who was lying in bed with me right now. Hans moved his gaze downward. He saw Helya clinging to her own side.
For Hans, whose body was taken over by time last night, of course, he couldn’t help but have no memories. However, Helia was different. Of course, Helya also had her memories erased.
It is imprinted in her instincts that her relationship with her teacher is threatened. Is that why? Helena was scared. She abandoned herself, fearing that her teacher would leave alone.
“Did she have a scary dream?”
“Teacher…!!”
“It’s okay, I’m here.”
For a moment, Helya felt her chest tighten. Although apparently her teacher is laughing at herself. For some reason, Helya couldn’t keep looking at her smile.
Helia hadn’t yet learned that feeling called guilt. Hans, still unaware of her Helia’s actions, just tilted her head. Why is the kid doing this?
She’s being spoiled today. I thought about that for a while. Then Hans raised her hand and gently stroked her hair. She must have been naturally like this.
Helia was still a 13-year-old child. In modern times, she would have just been in elementary school. She said of course she’s here but she’s 16 and she’s an adult. She’s still young, though.
“It’s okay, it’s okay.”
If you think about it, it can be said that at that young age, she safely endured and ran to this far. With that in mind, it wouldn’t hurt to pamper her like this once in a while.
Maybe it was because she felt relieved by her teacher’s words. Her Helya’s tremors began to stop little by little. Reassured, Helya slowly closed her eyes. Even if it was a dream, she wanted to stay like this forever.
After confirming that Helya was asleep, Hans stayed there for a while and then got up. It was because the captain of the Royal Knights had more work to do than he thought. Especially now.
“Is the captain here?”
“Yes.”
“It’s a real start from today.”
“There’s so much to prepare.”
Cluna, who had come to her office in advance and was waiting, held out her parchments with a smile. When she received it, most of the parchments were already ready, so all she had to do was sign the payment.
“Didn’t we all rest yesterday?”
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“Yes, I had enough rest.”
“So when did you prepare this?”
“Let’s see, before we go to the orcs?”
“You prepared this in advance?”
Hans stuck out his tongue. There must be a degree to being competent. No, is this normal? Cluna is an elf who has lived for hundreds of years. Of course, there will be more experiences than you can imagine.
“But are you really sure?”
“Rather, it’s the right time because it’s now.”
Hans checked the information written on the parchment. He’s always checking information just in case. He was mobilizing all the memories of his previous life. Now even seeking advice.
All of this tells only one fact. But you have to be careful. It was also a problem to spend too much time and miss the right time. Doing it too quickly is also a problem.
“Royal Knights… No, it’s the first expedition of the Tribal Alliance.”
Until now, the tribal union had only defended against the demons’ offensive. Because I couldn’t afford to go on an expedition. It was not for nothing that the Royal Knights’ expedition was supported by everyone on the continent.
If the expedition of the Royal Knights is successful. It was the first time in history since the invasion of the demons that they almost accomplished the feat of reclaiming the land. Although it was a problem because it failed. However, now was an opportunity.
[Is it really necessary to overdo it?]
[That’s right. It is not too late to do it after the situation has stabilized.]
[I am of the same opinion as Cluna.]
Cluna and Yuren expressed strong concerns about Hans’ plan. The Royal Knights’ expedition failed a year ago, and the result was the collapse of the Royal Knights and the collapse of the alliance.
What if the expedition of the Tribal Alliance, not the Royal Knightsman’s expedition, fails? Then, rather, give the demons a chance. Hans also knows what they are worried about.
But Hans had a reason to go on an expedition right now. It was because he knew when the power of the demons would grow stronger. I could tell just by looking at the original.
[After the collapse of the Royal Knights, the demons were not active right away. Is that why? The tribal union is not enough even if they come together, and the threat disappears in front of their eyes. They bared their fangs at each other.]
[And three years later, the full-scale invasion of the demons, who had recovered internal injuries from the battle with the Royal Knights, began. First, the Dwarven Principality was destroyed. After that, all 12 tribes were subjugated.]
In other words, the demons will recover all their powers after 3 years. Now, as the three Jinjos were defeated, the internal wounds got worse. He probably would have recovered all his internal injuries in four years.
So, before that, we have to hit the demons and drag them into a mud fight. At least until the demons recover all power. Because I had to reduce the power of the demons as much as possible.
“The problem is that everyone is thinking the same thing.”
The invasion of demons is still ongoing. Unfortunately, too much time has passed. The goal of returning the continent to its original state has disappeared. I thought I’d keep it as good as possible.
Hans fully understands that feeling. Because he has no desire to take risks. Not to mention, there are cases where I tried an adventure just a year ago and failed. It will be very difficult to convince.
However, there is no future anyway. The barriers of the Vatican Holy Land are getting weaker and weaker. Proportionately, the magic and power of the demons are becoming too strong to handle.
Ironically, thanks to the Royal Knights’ expedition a year ago. The difference has diminished somewhat. Thanks to this, the Tribal Union gained the upper hand, albeit slightly. In other words, now is your chance.
How long can this narrow gap be maintained? That decides victory or defeat. Hans had forgotten his original purpose, but his instincts continued to crave the victory of the tribal union.
“How can I convince you?”
Hans obediently sought advice from Cluna. Although Hans himself doesn’t notice. Just so he could seek advice obediently. It’s like he’s showing himself the dignity of a leader.
At least it was like that for Cluna. Cluna had to protect her dignity and reputation, which was nothing special until now. He has seen countless people who have self-destructed by being needlessly arrogant.
What is the reason? Cluna thinks, maybe it’s because she’s scared. The moment she relies on others, won’t she lose her place? Because she or she will not look down on herself.
“If you really do, I will convince the king of men.”
“The King of Humans? An unexpected answer.”
“He has ambitions beyond imagination. Besides, he is wise and capable. Perhaps, he must have been prepared.”
That was the image of the human king that Cluna had seen. He doesn’t just want to be the backbone of a tribal union. He has ambitions beyond that. For example, he was recovering his former homeland.
Of course, those ideals mean nothing now. Because there has never been a time when a land ruled by demons has never been regained. But why? Think there is a possibility.
That must be because of the presence of the man right in front of you. Rebuilding the Royal Knights again in just one year. The man who went further and resurrected the tribal union, which was practically scattered.
Furthermore, the Dwarven Principality and the 12 tribes, which were favored by him, are actually his allies and supporters. Perhaps it will continue until trust in him disappears.
‘You really look like him.’
I try to shake it off as much as possible. It seemed that even if it was Cluna, it was inevitable that they would continue to be compared. She saw in him the appearance of the first hero he had once been with.
Why is that in the first place? I didn’t know why. It was Cluna, whom I had finally come to know. He is similar to the first hero, but different. The first hero was clumsy and didn’t do anything right.
On the other hand, the leader was a superman who did everything perfectly. But they both had the same thing in common. We do not settle for the present and dream of a better future. You don’t sacrifice for something like that.
He was nothing short of a hero.