119 – I’m here for flowers, I’m here, I’m here (6)
Melissa Arendrix.
Although she is from a commoner. He was a knight who was recognized for his only ability and rose to the position of the Royal Guard. He was a talent chosen by the human king himself, so there was no problem with his skills.
The biggest problem was Melissa’s values. He paid his allegiance to the human king who took him before dying of starvation. The problem is that the level of loyalty goes beyond the limit.
I don’t know if it’s the same person. Even other races demand allegiance to the King of Men. Of course, from the point of view of other races, Melissa could not look so pretty.
Although the human king, who knew that, deliberately sent Melissa to another place when meeting other races. Unfortunately, this time, Melissa’s involvement was not prevented first.
“Your Majesty, I have brought guests.”
“Sir Melissa? Did you greet me yourself?”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
So, after watching the members of the Royal Knights enter the office with Melissa. It was not surprising that the King of Men was perplexed. He said sticking out his tongue.
“Sir Melissa, have you made a mistake?”
“How could I be rude to Your Majesty’s guest?”
“That would be nice.”
“Nothing really happened.”
“Good job, Sir Melissa. Now stop going inside.”
Unsurprisingly, Melissa’s eyes widened at the moment when Hans spat out rude words. The king, who quickly caught it first, bit Melissa. After saying hello, he left.
“You are a very loyal knight.”
“You must have been rude as well. I apologize on behalf of you.”
“No, it’s okay. There was nothing to be said as rude.”
From a human point of view, it was a strange appearance. Regardless of abilities and achievements, it was Wang who recommended him for the position of captain of the Royal Knights. Even so, the king was wriggling at Hans.
But it was in the attitude. As the human king remembered, Hans was unwilling to assume the role of captain of the Royal Knights. If that happens, the king’s plan will collapse.
I had no choice but to do my best to respect Hans. Where did your pride as king go? That was when the former king died helplessly without being able to do anything, he had already abandoned everything.
‘I will not become an incompetent king like the previous king. I will proudly record my name in history.’
That desire was close to the desire for honor. However, not sacrificing everyone for his own greed. He really takes good care of state affairs, and works hard to revitalize the kingdom.
In fact, the human kingdom has been holding up well in its own way for 30 years under his reign on the front lines. The canned food that began to be distributed to people was actually developed by the king.
And while Hans’ Royal Knights succeeded in revival. Naturally, the position of the human king, who recommended Hans, rose significantly. Thanks to this, he made various agreements with the beastmen and dwarves.
Even people from other races with whom they had hardly interacted came to visit. All this flow was made thanks to the king’s cleverness, who recognized the value of Hans and asked for it.
“So, are you going on an expedition again?”
“Yes.”
“Is there a chance?”
“Of course.”
“Shall we hear more?”
No matter how much I trust Hans’ ability. That doesn’t mean it’s unconditionally affirmative. Listen to the story, and if there is credibility, then act. That was the king’s way.
The king listened to Hans. Get rid of principled information or strategies. In fact, maintaining the status quo is the best benefit. Even so, the kingdom has numerous agreements.
Thanks to this, we are at the point where we are about to enter the greatest revival ever since the invasion of demons. In the midst of all this, why take a risky gamble? The answer to that is of course no.
If the king’s goal was to end the kingdom’s revival. This story would never have even begun. However, the king’s purpose is to engrave his name in history and spread it widely.
‘This is an opportunity to get ahead of other races.’
From the time the demons invaded until now. Continental people only lost territory. The number I got back was so small that I could count it on my hands. Even that would be nonexistent in a hundred years or so.
In this situation, for the first time, the human kingdom cooperates with the Royal Knights and succeeds in the expedition? First of all, reputation aside, merit alone should give you an edge in negotiating with other races.
However, going on an expedition is a risk. Excluding the manpower that is put into the expedition right now, even the materials that go into the expedition consume a lot more than expected.
Even the Royal Knights’ first expedition was borne by the Tribal Union, so the damage was minimal. If this expedition fails, the damage to the kingdom would be beyond imagination.
‘Right now, the people will express their concerns. No wonder. The first expedition failed.’
At the time of the Royal Knights’ first expedition, the people had no doubt that the Royal Knights would subdue the demons. However, after the failure of the Royal Knights’ expedition, the atmosphere suddenly changed.
I did my best to control the information. How did you find out The defeat of the Royal Knights was widely publicized. Thanks to this, the people’s despair and fear reached their peak and were put into action.
From those who turn to absurd religions to overcome fear. They fight each other to monopolize food. A sight no different from living hell.
But the king of men successfully dealt with it again. It was because Hans had risen to the throne as the leader of the Royal Knights. Of course, at the time, it was just a paper tiger, but…….
The fact that the leader of the Royal Knights, who was called Junchi even if he rots and was the continent’s only hope, became a human. Although temporary, it was enough to calm the people’s anxiety.
But here again, the Royal Knights are preparing for an expedition? Of course, the people will tremble with anxiety. If you fail one more time. Then you’ll really feel like there’s no back.
“There is no need to talk about the supplies and manpower consumed by the expedition.”
“Of course.”
“Is there any benefit to us taking that risk?”
“Of course. For example… The national treasure of the royal family?”
“……This is amazing. I thought you knew about a national treasure.”
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National Treasure. Powerful weapons created by the king of the first human kingdom to protect humans. Originally, he was the most powerful human on the continent. It crashed due to the invasion of demons.
Because he was a human who occupied the largest land on the continent. In a way, it was natural. Even if the territory was taken away right away, it was no different from the territory where most humans were living.
The first king accepted all the refugees who arrived. Not only that, but he also sacrificed his life to make his national treasure and prevent the invasion of his demons. However, the glory ended there.
“As the demons began to step forward in earnest, in the end, a lot of the territory of the human kingdom was taken away. Even national treasures were lost. In the end, all that was left was only about 30 percent of the territory of the heyday.”
“You could say it’s a sad history.”
“By the way, are you saying you know the location of that national treasure?”
“Sure. There’s one close by.”
Retrieving a national treasure. It was a great advantage to the human kingdom. Even if the performance of the national treasure is only half that of the legend right now. The kingdom obtains the power to overwhelm other races.
“Shall we listen to the story in detail?”
The king was the first to speak positively.
* * *
The negotiations ended successfully.
It was high risk and high return. Reclaiming national treasures and increasing territory has a greater return than the risk. Besides, it was Hans who proved his ability to everyone.
After much consideration, the king accepted the offer. With the cooperation of the human kingdom, the Royal Knights will go on an expedition again. The first goal was two territories right in front of the kingdom.
The key here was Ares’ legs. It was a bridge as I like to say, but it was actually more like a fortress. It was a road that connects each other’s territories across the river.
We must successfully secure Ares’ leg. You can go forward and claim more territory. In other words, if you secure Ares’ bridge, it can become an outpost for the kingdom.
“Not bad.”
After finishing the negotiations with the king, Hans came out and let out a sigh of relief. Although he struggled a little with localizing the original knowledge he knew. How well he passed
The expeditionary force must have been obtained. At that time, he thought that with this he had finally come a little closer to his goal. Suddenly aware of the commotion, Hans averted his eyes.
I think something happened at the gymnasium. Thinking that far, Hans looked around. Helia and Bayard were nowhere to be seen. Hans laughed out loud.
“That’s right. If you keep calm, you’re not a Royal Knight.”
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