Chapter 2077 – 2077. The Fallen Empire
Moderators who step in during the conversation.
Looking at the situation, it seems that the mediators of the Empire and the Republic are all supporting Park Soo-ho.
‘Did Park Su-ho bribe the two of them?’
There were quite a few possibilities. Park Soo-ho was a guy who did it when it was judged to be something he had to do. Just as he killed the eldest son of Count Morch and freed the slaves. A few years ago, he might have acted foolishly, but now, as the mayor of Veroprine, Park Soo-ho was influenced by the other world.
Count Morch looked at the mediator on the side of the Empire. He killed the momentum as much as possible, but the atmosphere was ferocious.
“… Viscount Borgia. Whose side are you on?”
“I am not on anyone’s side. As a mediator, I take no one’s side. I am only rational.”
“Are you sure I’ve poisoned Veroprine’s well?”
“The situation is like that. Do you really believe that Verophrine has poisoned his city?”
“Of course, isn’t that highly likely? As far as I know, I heard that there are quite a few people from the Empire in Veroprine? They could have undone the poison just because it’s for the Empire!”
“Don’t talk nonsense!!”
Park Soo-ho shouted and interrupted. He reacted very sensitively. This is because it is a sensitive subject that could shake the foundation of the city.
‘Right now, rumors are circulating in Veroprine that someone from the Empire has released the poison. Even though I wasn’t particularly involved in spreading rumors.’
It meant that there was invisible discrimination and conflict even in the peaceful Veroprine. If you don’t get it right, Veroprine will be fucked. The future could be gone. And that was also the responsibility of Park Soo-ho.
‘Seeing how sensitive you are, it seems that Park Soo-ho is also aware of it. This is what happens when citizens are given halfway freedom.’
Look at the empire
Even if there is discrimination between commoners and slaves, they do not fight each other. A commoner is a commoner. Slaves like slaves It was common sense and law in the empire.
Even while I was lost in my thoughts, Count Morch and Park Soo-ho continued their conversation. Most of them were blaming each other. The conversation didn’t go ahead, so the moderators eventually intervened again.
“Let’s postpone the Yeongji War for three weeks. Of course, as the cause lies in Veroprine, there will be appropriate compensation in the Earl of Mork.”
The Republic’s arbitrator referred to reparations. Earl Mork, who had been running wild, calmed down with a clearing of his cough.
“Compensation. Listen to it once The money I poured into this war was not small… We need to give them at least 30 million gold and enough food for 10,000 people to last for a week.”
“30 million gold? Isn’t 10 million gold enough!”
“Park Soo-ho. Don’t talk recklessly without knowing the situation in my estate. I borrowed money from 6 nobles and 8 merchants for this territory battle. You need 30 million gold to survive! If you don’t compensate for 30 million gold, it’s a negotiation and nothing! The Yeongji War will be held as scheduled!”
Yeongjijeon was different from other wars. Fighting at a fixed place and time. In the process, there is no plunder towards the opponent at all. It is far less risky than a normal war. However, Count Morch risked everything in this war.
‘I recently held a banquet on that subject. Should I say that he spends a lot of money?’
Park Soo-ho distorted his face as it was. He sighs after conversing with the moderators.
“… Great. We will provide 30 million gold and a week’s worth of food.”
“For a moment. I said it wrong. We need three weeks’ worth of food, not a week’s worth.”
“Don’t fool around, Count Morch!!”
Count Morch’s bullshit didn’t work. In any case, the negotiations ended well and Park Soo-ho went back haughtily. Judging from Park Soo-ho’s attitude, it was clear that he did not know the details of Count Morch’s history. In the current situation, it is clear that Park Soo-ho will win even if they fight Yeongji.
Haha. It looks like the mayor of Veroprine has a shitline!”
Count Morch was delighted and the knights scrambled to congratulate him.
“You’re right. Isn’t it different from coming and complaining in person? It was like a mutt barking.”
“Dismissal. You can’t just spend this good day, can you? Have a banquet.”
“Ugh. Dismissal. Isn’t it a bit like holding a banquet when the war is near?”
Some sane knights expressed concern.
Count Morch smiled confidently.
“Haha. I can’t help but throw a banquet on this fine day. Don’t worry about money. Originally, 20 million gold was enough, but I called for 30 million gold. There is room for two or three banquets.”
“Kiya!! Indeed, you are all right! The stupid mayor of Veroprine has fallen victim to your endless resourcefulness!”
“The market for Veroprine is so stupid! With the enemy leader like that, victory in this war is guaranteed! Haha!”
Count Morch and his knights were intoxicated with pride. I had a different opinion, but there is no need to pour cold water on the atmosphere by reluctantly speaking out. If I say something stupid, it will only damage my reputation.
‘The poison I poured into the well will eventually be purified. Although the poison was created by YuRia, it has the disadvantage of weakening over time.’
Shall we sneak in one more time and detoxify? I immediately shook my head. Then Park Soo-ho might get angry and cross the line. For example, bringing a lot of modern objects. You could remodel the truck and turn it into a combat vehicle, or you could go abroad to get a gun.
‘Then the answer is really gone. Even if you interfere with Park Soo-ho, you have to interfere in another way. By luring monsters towards the city, etc.’
Later in the evening, a banquet was held. At the last banquet, I was noticed because of the duel, but at this banquet, I was put in the background as Count Morch praised his excellent negotiating skills. It was rather a good thing because I was able to move freely at the banquet.
I look around with fierce eyes. Surprisingly, there are quite a few female knights. The Empire makes class discrimination clear, but the strong were the exception. Slaves, commoners, and women can become knights and be treated as long as they have power.
‘Most of these girls are ramshackle, so it’s not my taste.’
Eyes met again this time with the blonde-haired countess who exchanged passionate glances at the last banquet. She was with her ladies-in-waiting, and I looked at her with her coy eyes as I gulped down her wine.
Her eyes were right, but she had many eyes to see, so she couldn’t approach her carelessly. A young knight and a young countess meet together? Anyone who sees it will doubt the relationship.
As time passed, people got more and more drunk. Some fell to the floor and fell asleep, while others were caught and dragged away by the soldiers. The knights flirted with the women invited to the banquet, mostly prostitutes, and then disappeared.
The blonde countess looked at her and slipped out of the banquet hall by herself. I was watching her, and I smiled inwardly at her and followed her.
The Countess made her way to the no-show corner, not her own bedroom.
Heaven gave this a chance and said it. Go follow her and fuck her.
‘Not being able to eat is an idiot.’
I silently followed her behind, killing her presence. She headed up the castle tower. Since it was a castle tower for the defense of the castle, there was no one in the castle tower right now.
The blonde-haired countess, Karla, was looking out through the window. It was around 2:00 in the morning, so the city was dark without a single light. Her eyes looked up, not down. Unlike the dark ground, countless stars shimmered like jewels in the night sky.
Carla felt my presence, but she didn’t look back.
“Sir Daycott. I envy you for having freedom. How was the world you saw? Was it as beautiful as that night sky?”
Fuck. What bullshit is that?
He forced his harsh words to come out of her mouth.
The countess of noble origin seems to have a flower garden in her head. Even if she can’t understand, she can’t back down from here. Because I have to eat her pussy.
“… The world wasn’t all that beautiful. Just as there is darkness where there is light, there were many dark parts in the world. In my personal opinion, the world is never beautiful.”
Actually, I don’t know much about this world. There is no detailed information because this is not a world in play. I didn’t even roam the world.
“But the world is fun. Even if it’s not beautiful, it’s worth wandering around.”
She put her hand up and grabbed Carla’s shoulder as she babbled moderately. Carla didn’t lift her hand. By coming to the uninhabited castle tower, he had already allowed half of his body.
“I want to travel the world like Lord Daycourt. Sir, can you show me the world?”
In short, to run away for love?
I checked Carla’s off-white color from a close distance. I thought of taking responsibility if her beauty was really outstanding.
But she was Carla, and although she was a beauty, she was not that pretty. Besides, she wasn’t even a virgin.
“I’m sorry, ma’am. The world is cruel. This city and its castle may be boring, but it’s safe. I want you to stay safe.”
“… Okay. You were not my destiny.”
Carla turned her head from the night sky and looked at me with her vague eyes. I responded with a deep look.
“Are you sad?”
“Maybe this is our last chance. Sir Daycott. Please comfort me with your story.”
“Leave it to me. There are many stories for your wife to enjoy. What story would you like to hear?”
“I want to hear a love story. Have you ever had free love?”
“I don’t know if I’m free, but I’ve been in love.”
I started talking by gently touching her shoulder.
Most of them were frogs.
