Chapter 2093 – 2093. The Fallen Empire
After Park Soo-ho screamed a few times, he regained his composure.
Like this, he couldn’t give up everything and collapse.
Although he was defeated before Yeongji, all is not lost. 50,000 people? It’s a very painful number, but it wasn’t to the extent that I couldn’t handle it. It should be able to recover in a year or so.
‘I need to decide 50,000 people to send to the County of Morc.’
None of Veroprin’s citizens want to leave the city. They had no choice but to use the authority of the mayor to forcibly export them. Professional personnel should be preserved as much as possible. To eliminate the backlash as much as possible, it should be sent as a family unit.
It was heartbreaking. Because the confidence to guarantee the freedom of the citizens is no different from trampling on the freedom of the citizens. After this, their support will decrease. Disappointed citizens may leave Veroprine.
‘I will swear in front of them. I will bring you back to the city.’
It was unpredictable. Because there is no way to know what fate the 50,000 people who will be forced to move to the Earl of Morch will face in the future. I can only pray that they are comfortable.
‘… There’s no guarantee that we’ll be fighting again. If I had to fight the Empire, it wouldn’t be a territory war, it would be just a war.’
War.
Words that were vague on Earth were familiar in this world.
My head is pounding.
‘The first thing that needs to be done urgently is… Red light.’
The war ended when the gnome suddenly appeared in the city and went on a rampage. Citizens think Jeok-gwang is a spy sent by the Empire. Park Soo-ho has a different opinion. There are quite a few doubts about that. And the red light was too novel. The thought that maybe he might be a person of the earth like himself passes through his head.
“Mayor. A guest from the Empire has arrived.”
A soldier posted a report with a hard face. As soon as Park Soo-ho heard the word empire, his hands tightened.
“Empire? Did you come to urge me from the Earl of Mork?”
“No. These are female adventurers. It is said to have come from the west of the Empire. One of them is said to be a princess from the royal family of Hairesion.”
The royal family of Hiresion. A family that unified the west of the empire and earned the title of king.
A figure from the Empire who came at this time. Even if it had nothing to do with Count Morch, the citizens would not like it.
‘Is the princess of the royal family of Hiresion an adventurer? I can’t understand it, but I can’t kick it out. I need to see you first.’
Park Soo-ho met them in her reception room.
Female barbarian, female elven witch, female rogue, female knight. All adventurers with strong personalities were outstanding in beauty. To the point where Park Soo-ho was nervous without even realizing it.
“Nice to meet you, Mayor Veroprine. It is called Rayel Hiresion.”
“I am Park Soo-ho, the mayor of Veroprine.”
Park Soo-ho, who exchanged a simple greeting, was a little taken aback. The atmosphere of the princess, Leil, is subdued. His gaze towards himself was also somehow hostile. There was an air of decadence in her that did not match her bright identity as a princess.
“Our journey team found the mayor…”
Their goal is to find the queen according to the great witch’s prophecy. The queen meant a female warrior.
“Sorry. Although I am recognized as a hero as a person from another world… I don’t know about the other warriors. I think it would be better to visit the Cell Church.”
“Is that so? Are there any women in your family? The warrior’s lineage is special. Perhaps, like the hero, he too can awaken.”
There is. Park Ga-in, younger sister. However, Ga-in Park was lying in bed under Baek Taek’s curse. She shows no signs of improving.
Park Soo-ho agonized over whether to tell them the truth. I didn’t feel any malice from them. And even if she did, she has no ability to interfere with her brother on Earth. Because people in this world can’t go out to Earth.
Eventually Park Soo-ho spoke about her sister. And then she asked them.
“When her sister’s curse is cured, I want to bring her to Verophrine. At that time, how about you check if my sister is the person of the prophecy? I heard that you are excellent adventurers, so please be Veroprine’s strength until then.”
Each of them was strong. Just being in the city will help a lot.
“Sorry. We have to roam the continent until we complete the mission. I’m not sure that the mayor’s younger brother is the person in the prophecy.”
“That’s too bad…”
Park Soo-ho unknowingly scanned Rayel’s body. Brilliant blonde hair and skin as white as jade. In terms of appearance, isn’t it a princess drawn in a painting?
“…”
Ray L looked at Park Soo-ho with contempt and raised his body. They left Veroprine without regret.
Park Soo-ho was taken aback by their cold reaction.
‘What did I do wrong… ?’
•••
I went into hiding in Count Morch. When I put on the ghost cape and went in, to my surprise, no one recognized me. It was absurd that he was completely unprepared for the assassination. Maybe it’s because it’s not magic, so I’m helpless.
Earl Morch, who had won the Battle of the Territory, held a banquet to celebrate his victory. A smile never ceased on Count Morch’s face.
Haha! I can still clearly recall the face of that bastard declaring defeat!”
“Congratulations, Your Excellency Count! This Yeongji Battle was perfect!”
His vassals and knights were busy flattering Count Morch. Even though another war was right around the corner, no one worried much. Still, there was a vassal whose mind was stuck.
“Your Excellency Count. How do you plan to proceed with the war against Viscount Gladenberg? It’s not something I’m going to say right now, but… I would like to hear your opinion. Please give me enlightenment.”
Haha. It’s not difficult. I won this war and gained 50,000 territories. Not even half of them are soldiers. However, it would be enough to sell all the territories other than soldiers. With the money raised, you can hire mercenaries or buy slave soldiers.”
“I wonder if there are merchants who will buy those slaves…”
“Mayor of Veroprine. I will sell it to him. I’ve heard that he cares very much for the people of my estate. Even though he doesn’t have the head to fight, he’s a guy with a lot of money, so he’ll accept my offer.”
“You are amazing, Your Excellency!”
“Have a drink! Victory in the next war awaits us!”
Hiding, I frowned. It was something I didn’t want for Veroprine’s population to grow.
‘… No No matter how much money Park Soo-ho has, the number of slaves he can purchase is probably between 10,000 and 20,000 at most. As long as this is good enough, there will be no problem. It’s also not good for Park Soo-ho to be too weak.’
The banquet was over until dawn. The retainers and knights got drunk and left. Several sane knights escorted Count Morch.
‘A count is a count. He looks stupid, but he’s good at keeping himself safe.’
Before killing Count Morch, he killed his children first. They killed all the women and children. The reason was the succession of the count.
‘Because killing Count Morch, it would be better for a woman who mixed her body with me to have it.’
Countess Carla.
It was decided to make her Countess of Morch. To do so, she had to kill all of her children and her first wife. It wasn’t difficult. Because the escorts protecting them were soldiers, not knights. Just go ahead and kill him quietly.
‘If you do this, Carla might get suspicious. But since everything is gone, there’s no way the vassals can come out. Karla’s maternal relatives are also nobles, so they’ll help.’
And Carla is pregnant. Because she had no reason not to get her pregnant with her. In other words, my son will succeed to the Earl of Morch. Although it will take a long time.
Putting on the ghost cape, I headed for Count Morch’s bedroom. Two escort knights stood in front of the bedroom, all clad in armor.
Raise a sword and incite a murderous intent. The escort knights startled and looked at me.
[Use time acceleration. Stacks Remaining: 7]
They draw their swords It was too slow. My sword, already drawn, cut through their throats.
‘Compared to cotton, he’s weak.’
The escort knights might be particularly weak, but Cotton would have prevented this kind of attack.
I went into Count Morch’s bedroom. Count Morck, who was drunk, was asleep snoring at him. He strode forward and brandished a bloody sword.
Call! Count Morch, who suddenly opened his eyes, rolled on the bed and dodged his sword.
“This guy!!”
Cried Count Morch. Knights and soldiers from the castle will come soon. I didn’t care. Kill it before then and run away!
“Daycut! You were alive too! You stupid bastard! He would run away if he were alive, would he dare to harm me?!”
“Did you think I would be safe even if I stabbed my head? I already killed all your children. You are the last.”
“… Kill my children Don’t you have any honor?!”
“You made me like this. This wouldn’t have happened if I hadn’t beaten my head… Your child died because of you. If you believed me, this tragedy wouldn’t have happened. Got it? All of this happened because of you!”
“Shut up! Knights and soldiers will be coming soon! I swear to the goddess! You will die after suffering all kinds of pain!”
“Then I will have mercy on you. You will die here.”
[Uses a moment. Stacks Remaining: 6]
I used the moment and ran. The distance narrows in an instant.
Count Morc cut off my sword with the dagger he was hiding in his bosom. Sword energy rises from his dagger. Indeed, like a knight-born aristocrat, he could do it.
[Uses a moment. Stacks Remaining: 5]
Attack once again Again, the attack was blocked. Instead, Count Morch’s arms trembled.
[Uses a moment. Stacks Remaining: 4]
This time too, Count Morch reacted. But it was too late. His dagger has no strength. His strength was too weak to keep blocking my attacks with his dagger. His arm fell off
[Uses a moment. Stacks Remaining: 3]
Hooked
The sword was lodged in Count Morch’s chest.
“This is so futile…”
“Your place will be taken by my son, so please die in peace.
“What are you talking about?!”
“Carla. She is pregnant with my child.”
“This… !”
Before Count Morch could say anything, he twisted his sword to end it. He died with a heart attack.
Finally, knights and soldiers burst into the bedroom. I was late and they were early. It didn’t matter though.
“Day Kurt! How dare you kill Count Gaha! Unforgivable!”
“For Veroprine!”
I dealt with it moderately and then ran away.
I deliberately mentioned veroprine, but it worked. Since the Battle of Yeongji ended recently, it seemed to have been eaten. From this point on, the Earl of Mork and Veroprine became Cheolcheon enemies.
Afterwards, Viscount Gladenberg and his family were killed.
‘Because if we go to war in this state, the Earl of Morc will be defeated.’
The sudden power vacuum led to civil war.
‘Still, how will the world go around?’
I went back to earth
