Chapter 352 A Country That Lost Romance (10)


    Count Gomes left for now.


    The shock of defeat did not go away from my head.


    Looking at the scene where Cesar’s head was blown off, I couldn’t breathe properly as if the world had stopped for a moment.


    ‘Ares beat Cesar.’


    It was shocking.


    It’s not that I don’t approve of Ares’ skills.


    but.


    Cesar has been an overwhelming presence at the top of Valha for the past decade.


    It was the strongest warrior in Valha, called the country of warriors, and no one disputed that fact.


    Inparison, Ares was still young.


    Even if you describe Ares as the greatest talent ever in Valha, it was enough to destroymon sense just by being ranked 3rd in Valha at his age.


    The sword of Valha is broken.


    Count Gomes saw the people’s expressions.


    Their eyes, swirling with emotions, seemed confused by Ares’ final words.


    ‘It’s really dangerous at this rate. In the situation where Cesar and Alvarez are lost, if the northern front is breached and the people of Valha show their anger toward His Majesty the Emperor. At that time, the rebels’ attack, which we thought was insignificant, may aim for our hearts. Stay calm. The war hasn’t even started yet.’


    The aspects so far have only been a small part.


    yet.


    The Valha Imperial Family did not show their strength properly.


    While he was wandering around the capital, the battles taking ce on all sidesplicated his mind.


    ‘First, from the northern front.’


    Beep.


    connectedmunication.


    I asked the newsman who reported the news from the north about the return situation.


    [Dmitri-kun’s magic power is too strong. Even though the mages of the mountain tried their best to block it, the gate was quickly breached by a dispel attack that nullified magic defense. Commander. There is no way to stop Roman Dmitri from entering the castle. The appearance he showed during the war with the Cronus Empire was not absurd at all.]


    I felt dizzy.


    Roman Dmitry.


    His entry into the castle meant an ominous future.


    The North won’tst long.


    The reason Count Gomes was convinced that he could hold out for 15 days was because he believed in the solid walls, but he did not think that Roman Dmitri could be stopped with 100,000 troops.


    Cronus’ 300,000 army that met Roman Dmitri in the in was ughtered as it was.


    It was impossible to stop the existence of Roman Dmitri, who even the 8th circle mage Sefir couldn’t handle, with the northern power alone.


    atst.


    The North will be breached.


    The emperor’s army had not even left the capital, let alone reached Hernard, but Roman Dmitry’s bold determination turned the war into chaos.


    Count Gomes’ head wasplicatedly entangled.


    If the situation went like this, even if it meant giving up the entire northern part, he had to gain certain benefits.


    “Fight to the death. Kill at least one more enemy by any means necessary. It’s okay if you can’t kill Roman Dmitri. Show your enemies what it means to invade Valha’s territory. What if there were defeated soldiers who came back alive and well? Valha will not forgive cowards and their families will hold them ountable.”


    […] … I see.]


    Beyond themunicator.


    A voice of despair was heard.


    Count Gomes’s orders were brutal.


    But as an empire, it was the best way.


    empires and kingdoms.


    what is the difference between the two


    National power (國 力) means a qualitative difference, but the overwhelming number of people derived from the poption was also one of the strengths that represented the empire.


    The 100,000 troops of an empire and a kingdom do not mean the same thing.


    If Dmitri and Hector had to overdo it to mobilize 100,000 troops, the Valha Empire did not suffer any damage even if it lost that much.


    So, he ordered a desperate fight.


    If it was an established fact that the northern part would be breached, it would have been better to gnaw away the enemy’s power than to save the lives of the defeated soldiers.


    I hurried my steps.


    I don’t know how long the North willst.


    What is certain is that the North needs to decide how to respond in the future before itpletely copses.


    Whether it’s clearing the rebels.


    Whether to respond to Dmitri-kun.


    It was neither this nor that.


    * * *


    In front of the Temple of Valha.


    At the spot where Count Gomes left, the people who had just watched the duel showed mesmerized expressions.


    “… Since when did Valha be like this?”


    Ares’ remarks.


    Everyone was heartbroken.


    Valha, which they were so proud of, was never a country that was ashamed to receive such usations.


    A man raised his head.


    Hisplicatedly distorted face expressed anger beyond sadness.


    “Where the hell did it go wrong? Valha is not such a country. We were proud of being a nation of warriors, and the ranking system was introduced because of Valha. But Cesar, who represents Valha, is a symbol of elimination. haha does that make sense? Does this really make sense!”


    It wasn’t about specific opponents.


    It was an empty cry.


    Seeing him venting his anger, the other man also raised his voice.


    “everyone. What did we say when Ares was born? Cesar said that he could not defeat Castro of Cronus as a second-inmand in his 10,000 years, so let’s put our hopes on Ares, the greatest talent ever in Valha. In fact, Ares was the pride of Valha. Although he didn’t show great loyalty to the Valha Imperial Family, each time he moved up the ranks, we escaped the Imperial Family’s gaze and went wild. and he is like that. I just abandoned Valha. As soon as he left the fences of Valha, which had been weeded out, he defeated Cesar and proved his choice was right.”


    Ares’ victory.


    It wasn’t that simple.


    The reality of Valha was proven right in front of his eyes, and the expectations he ced on Ares were high, so the shock was inevitable.


    People were boiling.


    Emotions were assimted.


    At first, emotions that led to shock and then denial turned into anger toward the imperial family.


    “The time when there was a Valha festival. Roman Dmitriplied with Valha’s invitation despite knowing that an assassination attempt had been made on him. He took to the stage proudly and as a warrior faced Barbossa and took him down. Who the hell deserves the name of Valha? Is the reality that guys who can’t handle even a sword properly are powerful and walk around with their heads stiff in Valha, really the Valha we thought it was? Valha’s power is not swayed by strife. At least at least!”


    It gave strength to the voice.


    He spits out the one fact that fills up to the tip of his throat.


    “The ipetent 14th son, who didn’t know how to do anything, shouldn’t take the power of Valha just because he’s protected by the powerful. From then on, Valha went astray. we have to stand up Now that Duke Vieto has raised his voice, we must be prepared to die.”


    that.


    It was reverse.


    The truth that everyone knew but never dared to mention.


    The emperors of Valha were all great swordsmen.


    From generation to generation, the power of Valha has been passed down to those who have proven themselves as warriors regardless of bloodlines.


    for that reason.


    I was ashamed.


    The emperor of Cronus is a great aura swordsman, but the fact that the emperor of Valha, called the country of warriors, is a poor existence that seems to fly away even when the wind blows is a huge shame.


    It’s been wrong ever since.


    From the moment Valha ced an unsuitable person in the position of emperor, Valha began to diverge little by little.


    “That’s right.”


    “Let us all join forces!”


    “Let’s risk our lives for Valha!”


    people got up


    they were angry


    Ares’ remarks.


    It ignited the public sentiment of Valha.


    * * *


    Things took a drastic turn.


    The Marquis of Belfire and Count Gomes put their heads together again and thought about how long it had been since they separated.


    “What should I do now?”


    It was only a matter of time before the northern front copsed.


    Moreover, even Cesar was defeated.


    To Count Gomes’ question, the Marquis of Belfire said.


    “Roman Dmitry. He’s definitely a great guy. Ever since I returned alive from Valha’s territory, I expected that he would one day block Valha’s path. Count Gomes. From now on, it’s a fight with each other’s strength. In this situation where neither side looks back, the side that backs down first will be doomed.”


    “… Do you mean abandoning the North?”


    “It was only half right. It is enough to abandon the north and create a situation so that the enemies cannot enter anymore.”


    atst.


    The essence of this fight was civil war.


    The mes of war could not be extinguished unless Hernard’s rebel army was destroyed.


    “Roman Dmitri’s strategy is consistent. Through a series of acts of dealing with top rankers in Valha with Ares and directly attacking the northern front, we are preventing us from focusing on the rebels. That is Dmitri’s limit. Looking at the current situation in Valha, they look fierce as if they are going to destroy Valha at any moment, but if you look into the truth, you can see that this is not the case.”


    Belfir.


    He is a man of power who symbolizes a new era.


    At least I knew how to grasp and lead the situation with my head, not my strength.


    “Thebined forces of Dmitri-Hector are only 100,000. If they really wanted to destroy Valha, would they have crossed the northern front with just that force? you’re wee! Fighting in the north is nothing more than a demonstration of force. They really have no intention of advancing further than the North, but they are trying to draw our attention with a radical move. Roman Dmitri’s potential is acknowledged. But it means we shouldn’t overlook the really important Hernard’s Rebels by worrying about the North unnecessarily.”


    “Then what if. What do you n to do when we march beyond the north?”


    “At that time, we should use the situation on the continent. Deploy some troops to the north to prepare for an emergency and wipe out Hernard’s rebels right now. Roman Dmitri need not worry. Just now. Contacted Kronos and sought their help. I was told that I do not intend to go to war because of the ceasefire negotiations, but that it is possible to deploy troops on the border with Cairo in the name of training.”


    Kronos and Dmitri.


    There is no trust between the two.


    Kronos moved in the name of training, but that alone is enough to be a threat.


    in such a situation.


    Can Dmitri march?


    It was impossible.


    Northern Front.


    That was the limit.


    The Marquis of Belfir found the best way for Valha to take in aplicatedly entangled situation.


    The empty seat of the capricious emperor.


    The existence to fill it was the Marquis of Belfir’s share each time.


    “It’s a really perfect n.”


    Count Gomes admired.


    It was once a political rtionship.


    The Marquis of Belfir deserved to be recognized.


    If their conversation had ended there, they would have parted with a smile.


    Sigh.


    open the door


    Amunicator entered.


    He held out his magicmunicator with a dark face.


    “… A call came from the northern front. I guess you should take it.”


    * * *


    Sshed cold water on the good vibes.


    When Marquis Belfir epted the magicmunicator, a familiar voice was heard over themunicator.


    [I’m sorry. Roman Dmitry is a monster… … Kuk!]


    Woodeuk.


    With screams of death.


    I heard the sound of a broken neck.


    Then a new voice spoke over themunicator.


    [The Marquis of Belfir. What a disappointment. I sent you Count Bragan’s head as a gift, and you’re barely getting ready to greet me like


    this.]


    Eyes trembled with anger.


    who just died.


    It was the Marquis of Killian.


    Count Gomes apparently ordered a desperate resistance, but he did not know that the northern front would fall into the hands of Roman Dmitri so quickly.


    It was faster than expected. However, I tried not to reveal my embarrassment.


    [I have no intention of doing it to the end either. Even now, if you bring the Emperor of Valha to me and kneel down, I will ept Valha’s sincerity and stop the war.] It


    was a mockery.


    At the apparent provocation, the Marquis of Belfir vented his anger.


    “Fuck the dog noise! let’s do it until the end Now, the forces of the Kronos Empire are gathering at the Cairo border. What does that mean? It means that the moment you unreasonably mobilize troops to deal with us, you will receive the price. No matter what n you have, I will send my troops right now to wipe out Hernard’s rebels. And I will carve today’s grudge into my bones and wipe Dmitri off the continent after I’ve dealt with all the rebels.”


    A band of blood was erected around the neck.


    Dmitry and Valha have already crossed an irreversible river.


    “Roman Dmitry. you made a mistake The reason we wanted apromise with Dmitri was because we didn’t want a pointless sacrifice. I’ll make you pay for it soon. What does having Kronos and Valha as enemies at the same time mean in this Smander Continent?”


    It was a threat.


    Chicken game.


    Increased speed.


    The Marquis of Belfir frantically rushed forward so that the opponent could run away first so that the opponent would retreat first.


    however.


    [I heard the meaning of Valha well. If so, I’ll tell you what I think from now on.]


    It was a calm voice.


    Roman Dmitri didn’t care at all about Kronos’ presence or the threats of the Marquis Belfir.


    [I will push on until I put an end to this war. My purpose is to receive an apology from the Valha Empire for what happened that day. So, keep that attitude until the end. Thecent thought that somehow the problem will be solved. Then finally… … .]


    [You will meet me.] Chapter 352 A country that has lost romance (10)


    Count Gomes left for the time being.


    The shock of defeat did not go away from my head.


    Looking at the scene where Cesar’s head was blown off, I couldn’t breathe properly as if the world had stopped for a moment.


    ‘Ares beat Cesar.’


    It was shocking.


    It’s not that I don’t approve of Ares’ skills.


    but.


    Cesar has been an overwhelming presence at the top of Valha for the past decade.


    It was the strongest warrior in Valha, called the country of warriors, and no one disputed that fact.


    Inparison, Ares was still young.


    Even if you describe Ares as the greatest talent ever in Valha, it was enough to destroymon sense just by being ranked 3rd in Valha at his age.


    The sword of Valha is broken.


    Count Gomes saw the people’s expressions.


    Their eyes, swirling with emotions, seemed confused by Ares’ final words.


    ‘It’s really dangerous at this rate. In the situation where Cesar and Alvarez are lost, if the northern front is breached and the people of Valha show their anger toward His Majesty the Emperor. At that time, the rebels’ attack, which we thought was insignificant, may aim for our hearts. Stay calm. The war hasn’t even started yet.’


    The aspects so far have only been a small part.


    yet.


    The Valha Imperial Family did not show their strength properly.


    While he was wandering around the capital, the battles taking ce on all sidesplicated his mind.


    ‘First, from the northern front.’


    Beep.


    connectedmunication.


    I asked the newsman who reported the news from the north about the return situation.


    [Dmitri-kun’s magic power is too strong. Even though the mages of the mountain tried their best to block it, the gate was quickly breached by a dispel attack that nullified magic defense. Commander. There is no way to stop Roman Dmitri from entering the castle. The appearance he showed during the war with the Cronus Empire was not absurd at all.]


    I felt dizzy.


    Roman Dmitry.


    His entry into the castle meant an ominous future.


    The North won’tst long.


    The reason Count Gomes was convinced that he could hold out for 15 days was because he believed in the solid walls, but he did not think that Roman Dmitri could be stopped with 100,000 troops.


    Cronus’ 300,000 army that met Roman Dmitri in the in was ughtered as it was.


    It was impossible to stop the existence of Roman Dmitri, who even the 8th circle mage Sefir couldn’t handle, with the northern power alone.


    atst.


    The North will be breached.


    The emperor’s army had not even left the capital, let alone reached Hernard, but Roman Dmitry’s bold determination turned the war into chaos.


    Count Gomes’ head wasplicatedly entangled.


    If the situation went like this, even if it meant giving up the entire northern part, he had to gain certain benefits.


    “Fight to the death. Kill at least one more enemy by any means necessary. It’s okay if you can’t kill Roman Dmitri. Show your enemies what it means to invade Valha’s territory. What if there were defeated soldiers who came back alive and well? Valha will not forgive cowards and their families will hold them ountable.”


    […] … I see.]


    Beyond themunicator.


    A voice of despair was heard.


    Count Gomes’s orders were brutal.


    But as an empire, it was the best way.


    empires and kingdoms.


    what is the difference between the two


    National power (國 力) means a qualitative difference, but the overwhelming number of people derived from the poption was also one of the strengths that represented the empire.


    The 100,000 troops of an empire and a kingdom do not mean the same thing.


    If Dmitri and Hector had to overdo it to mobilize 100,000 troops, the Valha Empire did not suffer any damage even if it lost that much.


    So, he ordered a desperate fight.


    If it was an established fact that the northern part would be breached, it would have been better to gnaw away the enemy’s power than to save the lives of the defeated soldiers.


    I hurried my steps.


    I don’t know how long the North willst.


    What is certain is that the North needs to decide how to respond in the future before itpletely copses.


    Whether it’s clearing the rebels.


    Whether to respond to Dmitri-kun.


    It was neither this nor that.


    * * *


    In front of the Temple of Valha.


    At the spot where Count Gomes left, the people who had just watched the duel showed mesmerized expressions.


    “… Since when did Valha be like this?”


    Ares’ remarks.


    Everyone was heartbroken.


    Valha, which they were so proud of, was never a country that was ashamed to receive such usations.


    A man raised his head.


    Hisplicatedly distorted face expressed anger beyond sadness.


    “Where the hell did it go wrong? Valha is not such a country. We were proud of being a nation of warriors, and the ranking system was introduced because of Valha. But Cesar, who represents Valha, is a symbol of elimination. haha does that make sense? Does this really make sense!”


    It wasn’t about specific opponents.


    It was an empty cry.


    Seeing him venting his anger, the other man also raised his voice.


    “everyone. What did we say when Ares was born? Cesar said that he could not defeat Castro of Cronus as a second-inmand in his 10,000 years, so let’s put our hopes on Ares, the greatest talent ever in Valha. In fact, Ares was the pride of Valha. Although he didn’t show great loyalty to the Valha Imperial Family, each time he moved up the ranks, we escaped the Imperial Family’s gaze and went wild. and he is like that. I just abandoned Valha. As soon as he left the fences of Valha, which had been weeded out, he defeated Cesar and proved his choice was right.”


    Ares’ victory.


    It wasn’t that simple.


    The reality of Valha was proven right in front of his eyes, and the expectations he ced on Ares were high, so the shock was inevitable.


    People were boiling.


    Emotions were assimted.


    At first, emotions that led to shock and then denial turned into anger toward the imperial family.


    “The time when there was a Valha festival. Roman Dmitriplied with Valha’s invitation despite knowing that an assassination attempt had been made on him. He took to the stage proudly and as a warrior faced Barbossa and took him down. Who the hell deserves the name of Valha? Is the reality that guys who can’t handle even a sword properly are powerful and walk around with their heads stiff in Valha, really the Valha we thought it was? Valha’s power is not swayed by strife. At least at least!”


    It gave strength to the voice.


    He spits out the one fact that fills up to the tip of his throat.


    “The ipetent 14th son, who didn’t know how to do anything, shouldn’t take the power of Valha just because he’s protected by the powerful. From then on, Valha went astray. we have to stand up Now that Duke Vieto has raised his voice, we must be prepared to die.”


    that.


    It was reverse.


    The truth that everyone knew but never dared to mention.


    The emperors of Valha were all great swordsmen.


    From generation to generation, the power of Valha has been passed down to those who have proven themselves as warriors regardless of bloodlines.


    for that reason.


    I was ashamed.


    The emperor of Cronus is a great aura swordsman, but the fact that the emperor of Valha, called the country of warriors, is a poor existence that seems to fly away even when the wind blows is a huge shame.


    It’s been wrong ever since.


    From the moment Valha ced an unsuitable person in the position of emperor, Valha began to diverge little by little.


    “That’s right.”


    “Let us all join forces!”


    “Let’s risk our lives for Valha!”


    people got up


    they were angry


    Ares’ remarks.


    It ignited the public sentiment of Valha.


    * * *


    Things took a drastic turn.


    The Marquis of Belfire and Count Gomes put their heads together again and thought about how long it had been since they separated.


    “What should I do now?”


    It was only a matter of time before the northern front copsed.


    Moreover, even Cesar was defeated.


    To Count Gomes’ question, the Marquis of Belfire said.


    “Roman Dmitry. He’s definitely a great guy. Ever since I returned alive from Valha’s territory, I expected that he would one day block Valha’s path. Count Gomes. From now on, it’s a fight with each other’s strength. In this situation where neither side looks back, the side that backs down first will be doomed.”


    “… Do you mean abandoning the North?”


    “It was only half right. It is enough to abandon the north and create a situation so that the enemies cannot enter anymore.”


    atst.


    The essence of this fight was civil war.


    The mes of war could not be extinguished unless Hernard’s rebel army was destroyed.


    “Roman Dmitri’s strategy is consistent. Through a series of acts of dealing with top rankers in Valha with Ares and directly attacking the northern front, we are preventing us from focusing on the rebels. That is Dmitri’s limit. Looking at the current situation in Valha, they look fierce as if they are going to destroy Valha at any moment, but if you look into the truth, you can see that this is not the case.”


    Belfir.


    He is a man of power who symbolizes a new era.


    At least I knew how to grasp and lead the situation with my head, not my strength.


    “Thebined forces of Dmitri-Hector are only 100,000. If they really wanted to destroy Valha, would they have crossed the northern front with just that force? you’re wee! Fighting in the north is nothing more than a demonstration of force. They really have no intention of advancing further than the North, but they are trying to draw our attention with a radical move. Roman Dmitri’s potential is acknowledged. But it means we shouldn’t overlook the really important Hernard’s Rebels by worrying about the North unnecessarily.”


    “Then what if. What do you n to do when we march beyond the north?”


    “At that time, we should use the situation on the continent. Deploy some troops to the north to prepare for an emergency and wipe out Hernard’s rebels right now. Roman Dmitri need not worry. Just now. Contacted Kronos and sought their help. I was told that I do not intend to go to war because of the ceasefire negotiations, but that it is possible to deploy troops on the border with Cairo in the name of training.”


    Kronos and Dmitri.


    There is no trust between the two.


    Kronos moved in the name of training, but that alone is enough to be a threat.


    in such a situation.


    Can Dmitri march?


    It was impossible.


    Northern Front.


    That was the limit.


    The Marquis of Belfir found the best way for Valha to take in aplicatedly entangled situation.


    The empty seat of the capricious emperor.


    The existence to fill it was the Marquis of Belfir’s share each time.


    “It’s a really perfect n.”


    Count Gomes admired.


    It was once a political rtionship.


    The Marquis of Belfir deserved to be recognized.


    If their conversation had ended there, they would have parted with a smile.


    Sigh.


    open the door


    Amunicator entered.


    He held out his magicmunicator with a dark face.


    “… A call came from the northern front. I guess you should take it.”


    * * *


    Sshed cold water on the good vibes.


    When Marquis Belfir epted the magicmunicator, a familiar voice was heard over themunicator.


    [I’m sorry. Roman Dmitry is a monster… … Kuk!]


    Woodeuk.


    With screams of death.


    I heard the sound of a broken neck.


    Then a new voice spoke over themunicator.


    [The Marquis of Belfir. What a disappointment. I sent you Count Bragan’s head as a gift, and you’re barely getting ready to greet me like


    this.]


    Eyes trembled with anger.


    who just died.


    It was the Marquis of Killian.


    Count Gomes apparently ordered a desperate resistance, but he did not know that the northern front would fall into the hands of Roman Dmitri so quickly.


    It was faster than expected. However, I tried not to reveal my embarrassment.


    [I have no intention of doing it to the end either. Even now, if you bring the Emperor of Valha to me and kneel down, I will ept Valha’s sincerity and stop the war.] It


    was a mockery.


    At the apparent provocation, the Marquis of Belfir vented his anger.


    “Fuck the dog noise! let’s do it until the end Now, the forces of the Kronos Empire are gathering at the Cairo border. What does that mean? It means that the moment you unreasonably mobilize troops to deal with us, you will receive the price. No matter what n you have, I will send my troops right now to wipe out Hernard’s rebels. And I will carve today’s grudge into my bones and wipe Dmitri off the continent after I’ve dealt with all the rebels.”


    A band of blood was erected around the neck.


    Dmitry and Valha have already crossed an irreversible river.


    “Roman Dmitry. you made a mistake The reason we wanted apromise with Dmitri was because we didn’t want a pointless sacrifice. I’ll make you pay for it soon. What does having Kronos and Valha as enemies at the same time mean in this Smander Continent?”


    It was a threat.


    Chicken game.


    Increased speed.


    The Marquis of Belfir frantically rushed forward so that the opponent could run away first so that the opponent would retreat first.


    however.


    [I heard the meaning of Valha well. If so, I’ll tell you what I think from now on.]


    It was a calm voice.


    Roman Dmitri didn’t care at all about Kronos’ presence or the threats of the Marquis Belfir.


    [I will push on until I put an end to this war. My purpose is to receive an apology from the Valha Empire for what happened that day. So, keep that attitude until the end. Acent thought that somehow the problem will be solved. Then in the end… … .]


    [You will meet me.]