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Chapter 214
Annoying Fellow
The land of the Heinckel Kingdom, located in the central-western region.
It was a clear, sunny day without a single cloud.
Even so, the Heinckel Kingdom was dyed a deep gray as if thick dark clouds hung over it.
Despite it being midsummer when life should be abundant, the moss clinging to the walls had withered and died powerlessly, falling to the floor, and not a single weed remained.
Not even rat pups, let alone a single ant larva, crawled about.
W̌еb̆ nòv̄ ӗ l Е̇n u m а
Only the desolate sound of wind circled the streets.
It was dead.
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"Once, this place was called the Land of Peace."
The one looking down upon the kingdom from the highest point of Heinckel Kingdom's castle was Sigmund Heinckel.
"But it wasn't called that in a good way. They say it was a nickname made with sarcasm, meaning the king loved peace too much."
"But you know what?"
Е̃n u ḿа .і̄d̊
The Heinckel King glanced back and asked.
There, a man stood silently watching him.
"Even that sarcasm was nice. I thought it was better not to fight even when hearing such things."
Then he let out a hollow laugh and said.
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"But it was meaningless. I never knew resolving things peacefully could be this illusory... I didn't know everything... could be this meaningless."
The Heinckel King quietly walked before that man and knelt at his feet.
Еn um а̄
"Allow me to offer my greetings once more. Thank you for helping enlighten this ignorant king and his people."
The man was a demon with pale white skin, Gokma.
"No need for thanks. Everything was made according to your will. It was possible because you had the desire to change yourself."
"Having will doesn't mean one can change. I was able to stand here only because the Great Godwin's attendant helped me without reserve."
The Heinckel King reached into the air.
Then a black book was grasped in his hand.
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Gokma touched the book's cover with his hand and muttered.
"Gamigin's Legion is quite a troublesome magic."
The Demon of Immortality and Domination, Gamigin.
Among demons, he boasted the largest size, a Great Demon who made his body a domain to monitor all things.
Even such a Great Demon had made it his utopia, but the magic called 'Legion' had failed time and again.
"All lives in the world are equal, and because they are equal, anyone can be replaced..."
Ẅеb ň о̃ṽ еl̂ Èň u m̆ а
Gokma clenched his fist in the air.
"A monarch is one who reigns by holding all lives in his grip; those who follow him shall gain power befitting that."
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What he recited was the sentence written on the book's first page, and the words explaining all of the magic.
Gokma looked down at the Heinckel King and spoke.
"You, who hold all lives of the Heinckel Kingdom in your grasp, can now wield the power of a 6th Circle mage."
"I still can't believe it. That I, who was nothing but an incompetent king, can now be called an Archmage..."
Ӗṅum̂ á . ї d̊
The Heinckel King shed tears at the overwhelming emotion.
Watching that, Gokma said.
"It seems we should put off venting emotions for later."
He gestured with his chin toward the window.
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"Your friend has come to visit."
The Heinckel King turned his gaze outside at those words.
Ӗ n̊ü m а̄.і̃ d̃
Just as he said, a large army could be seen approaching from the direction of Duke Urey's territory.
"Peri..."
The Heinckel King called his name with a voice mixed with sighs.
Despite spending over decades together, not understanding each other to this degree made it feel like they'd become protagonists of a tragic story.
"Since they are also your people, if they understand you, you'll be able to reach the 7th Circle."
Gokma said that.
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"7th Circle... that would be a level similar to the Magic Association President. Could I surpass her?"
"What wouldn't be possible? Your magic is something a mere human would find difficult to break. Even those dragons you fear so much won't be able to touch you easily."
"No one can touch me..."
The past days when he could only sigh whenever hearing provocations from neighboring countries flashed before his eyes like a revolving lantern.
He looked back on such a life of his and chewed it over once more.
No one can touch me.
Е̃ ǹ ũ ṁ а̊
In his life, it was a utopia he'd never be able to reach.
But now it rested on his shoulders.
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Because he could gain power, everything looked different.
He believed he had become a true king he could never have been before.
"I will prepare to deploy."
The Heinckel King said, rising from his seat.
Ě num a . í ḋ
"Will you go out personally?"
"I must."
The Heinckel King stared at one person amidst the countless armies approaching.
Originally, he should only be visible as a dot, but his vision was so vivid he could even see the mole on Peri Urey's face.
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He knew he had become a monster who had stepped outside the realm of humans.
"My friend is trying to walk a wrong path; what use would it be if I don't guide him personally?"
Enǔ m̃а . і̊ d̃
He just wanted to teach Urey what that was like as well.
* * *
Valdrova Castle, Ferda's office.
-Regent-nim, you know this well, but I'll say it once more.
A coquettish voice came from the crystal ball.
Arken Empire's Princess Olivia spoke the main point first.
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-The fact that the Heinckel Kingdom, which had only been suspicions until now, has joined hands with demons has been made public.
The news that Duke Urey's army attacked the Heinckel Kingdom's capital was the starting point.
It was a clear case of insubordination and rebellion.
But while thoroughly investigating the before and after of that rebellion, a shocking fact was revealed.
The Heinckel Kingdom had truly been occupied by demons.
"You've been making quite a fuss until now, haven't you?"
Е̃ n̆ů m а.
-A public announcement is a statement with legal effect, right? Until then, we just thought it was the ramblings of a doomsayer screaming the world's end. Besides, if you don't know the situation properly, it sounds like incoherent rambling.
Ferda gave a small nod of agreement at those words.
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Duke Urey, who was treated as a traitor and tortured, escaped the Empire and immediately went to strike his own liege, the Heinckel Kingdom - how could anyone organize and report this insane sequence of events?
It was an impulsive action so extreme it was hard to believe the Empire had brainwashed Duke Urey.
-This time, Ureas and Valdemar Golt, the two of them, revealed it directly. So there's no room for controversy anymore.
"How are the surrounding circumstances?"
Е ňum_ä .і̃d
Olivia let out a laugh.
-It must be quite troubling. Until just a few days ago, they were only scheming to nibble away at the Heinckel Kingdom's land and property, but now they're looking at an all-out war. And against the most vicious existence they thought had gone extinct long ago, at that.
Even searching through history books, there's no existence as tenacious as demons.
It was a situation where even victory would result in a loss.
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-Moreover, the result of the battle with Duke Urey this time was despairing. Duke Urey led over 10,000 soldiers, but the opponent was only one person, the Heinckel King. Yet the 10,000-strong army was completely annihilated.
"The king alone dealt with them?"
Е̇ ň u m á .і̃ d̃
-That part is also being re-verified for truth. Even if it's true, it's hard to confirm definitively.
Ferda knew what kind of image the Heinckel King had.
'The Heinckel King was someone who wished for all matters to be resolved peacefully.'
Duke Urey had said so.
He avoided unnecessary clashes and only wished for many people to live together harmoniously.
However, a king who pursues peace without power is always bound to be looked down upon.
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The Heinckel King and his subordinates were worthless existences.
Such a person now possessed the power to sweep away a 10,000-strong army single-handedly.
A king who joined hands with demons held that much power, so what about the others?
No one would be able to move easily.
"This is a matter for the White House to intervene in."
Blancaros, who declared absolute neutrality for the continent's peace.
Е n u m ă.іd̃
Now that demons have surfaced, it seemed right for him to move.
-Blancaros-nim tried to convene a council, but it seems the Empire beat him to it.
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"What do you mean by 'beat him to it'?"
-They blocked the convocation. They said they'd handle matters threatening this continent's safety at the Empire level.
Ferda frowned.
"They just accepted that at face value?"
Еn̂ ůmа̄.
-That's also the purpose of the Grand Council. They tried to discuss whether this matter could be ended at the human level, or if intervention was needed. But if the Empire says it can be ended at the human level, there's nothing to discuss.
They nearly blew up half the continent with demons, yet they made that judgment?
Whether to call it complacent or trusting of humans, it's impossible to know.
-And the Empire wasn't the only one making such a request.
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"The Hudret Kingdom?"
-Correct.
Е̌ nǔm̌ а
The Hudret Kingdom was also subtly revealing its desire for expansion like the Empire.
They had occupied the Duke's castle bloodlessly, so morale was at its peak.
They intended to ride that momentum and expand their territory into the Heinckel Kingdom.
"Even at a time like this, they're desperate to play land-grabbing."
-That's what nobles are, aren't they? Even as people die, they're busy filling their own bellies... Even a human like Duke Urey, who took responsibility, is busy slandering him.
"What slander are you talking about?
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-Ureas tried to incite that Duke Urey attacking the Heinckel Kingdom was a false flag operation staged by demons.
"His greed is truly remarkable."
-Want to hear something even more surprising? The one who blocked that was Grand Duke Golt.
"Grand Duke Golt, you say?"
That truly was a surprising fact, as Olivia said.
It wouldn't be just Ureas who likes war.
Ẅе̊ b ṅ оv е̇l̂ Е̃ ñu m а̇
-He said not to disgrace the patriotic spirits any further? Isn't that funny? The ones who tortured were Grand Duke Golt's aides, but Ureas alone became a shameless warmonger son of a bitch.
"It seems the Grand Duke's love extends not just to the Empire, but to the continent as well."
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-Right? With that many things he loves, I wish he'd let go of someone like me.
Olivia sighed as if tired.
Truly a capable old man.
To catch a situation where a headwind could blow and respond so quickly.
Ẃ е́ b n̊ о̇ v е ľ Eñ um â
-Let's move on to our current situation. The 2nd Prince has gained justification for war right now. He'll be hoping for Regent-nim's involvement.
"He'll throw a fit demanding magitech weapons."
-Yes.
When Ferda explained to Ureas why he couldn't participate, he'd cited the possibility of innocent civilians and his convictions.
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But now that it had become a demon stronghold, Ferda's justification no longer worked.
For Ferda, participating was still unsatisfactory.
Еn̂û mа
However, just like Ureas, throwing a tantrum wouldn't solve it for Ferda either.
What should he do?
-May I speak my thoughts first?
Olivia said.
"Please speak."
-I think it'd be good to produce and supply magitech weapons. Since we failed to screw over the Empire, wouldn't it be better to step on the gas and establish a new plan?
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"In what way?"
-The direction of greatly establishing merit to reduce Alexander's standing.
"You want it to feel like 'Ureas is the one fit for the throne'?"
-As you know, that fat bastard is holding hands with Golt. I don't want to just watch that bastard colluding with Golt, do I?
"That's true."
-Ureas is weak on internal affairs. So the idea is to have Ureas establish great merit in this war so he can become the next Emperor, and to accelerate that, it'd be good to show off power armed with new weapons.
W еb̀ n̈o vе l̀ Е̇ńum̌а
It was a plausible story.
If Olivia and Ureas are a team, Alexander is a team with Valdemar.
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If the two must compete, helping Olivia was the right thing to do.
Ferda was about to answer when his mouth suddenly felt blocked.
He wondered why, but Ferda's instincts were speaking.
'Is this the right thing to do?'
Ẁ ё bṅ.ô v̆е̌ l̃ Е n̊ u m̈ а̌
He tried to stop a war, but since a war seems likely to break out, he must help.
And since he can't help Alexander, he helps Ureas.
A hunch that something was wrong struck him.
Before Ferda could understand everything, he answered like this.
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"It's not possible."
Ferda said.
Е̄ ṅ üm ä . і ḋ
-It's not possible?
"As I said, the magitech rifle was made for the Far East's safety. We cannot directly support the Imperial Army."
-Then that'll give them grounds to swing the iron mace at the Valdrova Grand Duchy, won't it?
"There's a way to prevent that."
-What is it?
The alternative Ferda presented was this.
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"Instead, we will participate in the war."
-Participate in the war?
Olivia thought for a moment, then soon agreed.
-If it comes to that... that's even more active support than supplying, so there'd be nothing to say even within the Empire.
"That's not all."
Ferda knew a way to screw over Alexander with this too.
W̌ е b̄ novê ĺ Ӗ nû ṁа
"Princess, you've already commanded the tactical infantry once before."
-Don't tell me...
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"What if you demonstrate your command ability before many people this time?"
-......
Even the situation the Imperial Army sees with their own two eyes won't be deniable.
Then not Ureas, not Alexander, but Olivia would also gain a chance to shine.
Е̊ ńu m̂а̃ .id
Thinking it was a good idea, Ferda proposed it.
But the reply didn't return strangely.
-You're a person who makes me like this...
A very small mumbling sound.
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"Pardon?"
-I got distracted for a moment. In short, you mean I should prove the skills I showed in the subjugation battle, right?
Е n̄ŭ m̄ а̊ .і̂ d̃
"That's correct."
-I understand the meaning for now. I'll devise a more in-depth plan in that direction. Ureas has incredibly proud, so he'll be furious if I command the army.
Olivia whispered softly as her final words.
-Have a pleasant day, Regent-nim.
The crystal ball's mana cut off, and Ferda breathed out.
Where his gaze rested without thought, Ruri was there.
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Her eyes were terribly displeased.
Ferda knew those eyes.
She made those eyes whenever she saw Jed and Penelope.
"I have no one but Her Highness Valdrova."
"Who said anything?"
Troublesome bastard.
Ēnu̇m̊ а
