To Roselia Great War (2)
The Ion continent was the largest landmass on the Auterica dimension.
Its total area is approximately the same as that of the Earth’s Eurasia continent, and 4 to 5 times that of the Enamel continent, the second largest continent.
However, humans did not dominate the entire continent like Earth.
Because this world was a world where monsters existed, and they were proud of their strength enough to engage in territorial disputes with humans.
A strong physical ability that overwhelms humans from birth, a tough survival ability that can survive in any extreme situation, and an ignorant fertility that allows a few to grow into a colony in just a few years.
In addition, the vitality flowing through the body was like a wall that could not be crossed by those who had not undergone mana training.
Unlike humans, who must process mana into auras or magical powers, they could increase their vitality just by breathing and eating their prey.
Instead, its power is only limited to physical strengthening and resistance, so its utility is extremely low compared to other abilities…
In fact, it didn’t matter to the monsters whose overwhelming body was the best weapon.
Having established their foundations in topography including mountains and valleys all over the continent, they have been an element that hinders the development of human nations for a long time.
‘The monster’s forest, which is the scourge of Thalia Kingdom, is just one of them. That level of prohibition is widespread across the continent.’
Of course, just as the main church had already invaded the monster forest once, there was nothing that could not temporarily conquer the area.
In order to completely eradicate and stabilize monsters, efforts, capital, and sacrifices far beyond them would have to be endured, though.
But.
In contrast, the gigantic ‘Northern Mountains’ that occupy most of the northern part of the Ion continent.
It was the worst demonic world that mankind could not bear to touch.
An extreme environment full of frigid cold and all manner of deadly creatures.
The monsters boasted a terrifyingly high number of people to match the enormous area, and there were also many superior individuals that survived and were filtered out in the law of the jungle for a long time.
Even this time, the abyss opened and the ‘madness’ that spread spread was equipped with the optimal environment to concentrate, so it would not be an exaggeration to say that it became a hell incomparable to the previous one.
And, in the middle of that hell…
[Oh, that’s good. I like it very much.]
As if he had found a real estate sale in a great location, there was someone who nodded in satisfaction.
The continent’s despair and death incarnate, radiating a presence that distorts the surrounding space just by being there.
It was Hans, the Immortal King.
[As the King commanded, the location was selected after considering various conditions… A place that is neither too far nor too close to the principality… while examining the distribution of surrounding monsters and even the ruggedness of the terrain…]
And beside him, Olivia was eagerly explaining as if she were a real estate agent.
It was right after she worked day and night to satisfy the Immortal King, but now this level of work was like a daily routine for her.
[Good work, Olivia. You can decide here.]
Fortunately, her hard work paid off and Hans liked this place.
It is a mountain wide enough for military bases to reside, but surrounded by higher and rougher mountains, so dark that even in broad daylight there is no sunlight.
Perhaps because of that, it wasn’t even the northernmost part where heavy snow fell all year round, but the snow accumulated on the floor did not melt and gave off a cool atmosphere.
‘Even just looking at it, it’s gloomy and eerie, so it’s the perfect place for the Demon King’s Castle.’
In addition, the area where the high ridges gathered might be a mountain path frequently used by monsters, or there were numerous entities wandering around, like a transportation hub.
This can also be considered as an optimal location factor.
[Alright— then, you should prepare to move in.]
sue-
At the same time as Hans’s words ended.
The floor around him was instantly covered with sticky darkness.
It was a method he often used when taking out the undead stored in the sound dimension, but there was one major difference between the magic he invoked and the existing phenomenon.
[Kuhuhw, you’ve had a lot of trouble being stuck in stuffy places. Now let’s run and play to our heart’s content.]
Swoop—
The black darkness that covered the ground spread like a shadow.
It goes on and on without stopping.
…Continued, as if to completely swallow the mountain.
And, finally, in the darkness of the floor, which stopped expanding after covering the mountains.
Less-
[Kieek!]
Hard-!
Numerous undead slowly raised their bodies.
Zombies, skeletons, ghouls, ghasts, wights, durahans…
Dozens, hundreds, thousands, tens of thousands…
As the human figures, who appeared one by one, filled the mountain in an instant, the plants around them began to wither in an instant from the terrible energy of death.
Just by existing, deadly energy to living things encroached on the space, and the atmosphere was mixed with toxic substances emitted from dead bodies.
When a mountain covered in darkness was completely stained with death, black magic was activated after it was written in 「Forbidden Knowledge」.
Koo Goo Goo—!
In the midst of countless undead and the energy of death engulfing the surroundings.
With a huge vibration—.
The ‘Mawangseong’ revealed its appearance.
Black bricks that seemed to have been made of darkness, bloody carvings everywhere, and tall, pointed spiers rising here and there.
It was truly an exemplary demonic castle itself.
‘To be exact, it’s a black magic called ‘Eternal Labyrinth’. For Hans, changing his appearance is no big deal.’
It was unreasonable to implement the interior at once, but it was not a big problem because the interior of the ‘Eternal Labyrinth’ could be modified by the caster at will.
The important thing was the fact that a great demon castle existed right in front of his eyes.
Less- rattle-!
[Kwoaaa—!]
What followed was to clean the area around the territory as previously thought.
Isn’t it a matter of pride that there are so many living monsters in the immortal king’s territory!
Coincidentally, this area was also a monster-density area, so catching all of them and turning them into undead would be a useful force for Hans.
‘As a bonus, the Principality of Rohan will be able to breathe. With this, the invasion from the northern part of the castle will be greatly reduced.’
I couldn’t help outright, but I was able to see this level of convenience.
Since those monsters were incorporated into Hans’ power anyway, he had nothing to lose.
‘I’ll have to bring some of the throwaway guys here too. Oldman, who was an executive of the Oath of Reversal, would be quite large and good.’
The work that Hans and the Immortal Army had been steadily progressing in the western part of the continent had also been completed smoothly, and there were quite a few people who could be used as scapegoats.
The place where the immortal army swept through was no longer able to find warlocks and devil worshipers.
There were even fanatics who served the Immortal King…
‘In other words, it means that Hans played a very large role in the stability of the western region.’
The empire with the strongest national power on the continent, as well as the republic in the east and the tribal federation in the south were in a very difficult situation, but the least damage to the west, where the weak countries gathered, was all possible thanks to his invisible efforts.
Probably no one would accept that as pure goodwill.
‘Oh yeah. I’ll have to bring him here too.’
And among those who will newly move into the castle.
Andrew Weaver, the Awoken from Earth he met in Tobea, was also included.
‘It’s a unique skill that’s more useful than you think. The ability to install CCTV as desired across the continent. No, it might be closer to invisible drones than CCTV.’
In order to use such a useful ability properly, wouldn’t it be best to keep it nearby and stimulate it from time to time rather than keeping it far away?
‘That guy’s eyes were blurry and he seemed young and lazy.’
Of course, it was just a simple first impression, but the judgment made by Hans, who had risen to the level of transcendence, had credibility that could never be ignored.
‘There’s nothing to play here, so I can’t do anything else. Olivia looks busy, so she’ll be happy if I put it under her.’
Without even knowing it, Andrew Weaver’s treatment was decided.
Of course, this was only going to happen after the environment was ready for humans to live in.
***
[Yes, Siana. Anything to report?]
-Yes, my king! Didn’t I become a noble of the empire for nothing? As I said before, I’ve been diligently collecting information that will help me conquer the continent!
A huge space inside the castle where the interior was decorated to some extent.
Sitting on a large throne made of countless bones, Hans was exchanging communications with Cyana in the Empire.
‘It would be okay to bring Andrew, who has nothing to see other than ability, but Shiana, who has the title of Viscount of the Empire, is a waste of that position. For now, let’s leave it there and watch it.’
The process of becoming a noble was very simple.
After she turned into a child and was adopted by a viscount with her unique charm, it was only that the members of the family lost their lives one by one in an ‘accident of injustice’ that occurred over 10 years.
In the end, it was a natural process for her to swallow the family as the only one left.
-···So, the greedy Prince Simon is quite easy to deal with. It’s also the middle of the day when I’m working on it. A really formidable opponent is the 5th princess, ‘Riley Carte Agerion’, who is the static enemy of the crown prince.
There were a total of three princes and four princesses in the Azerion royal family.
Among them, the 2nd prince lost his power due to being pushed by the crown prince, and the 3rd and 4th princesses eventually gave up the throne and chose to marry.
The power of the 6th prince, who was still in her early teens, was too weak, and the 7th princess was less than ten years old.
‘In such a situation, only the 5th princess is recognized as the crown prince’s family rival.’
In a normal case, no matter how talented she was, the 5th princess wouldn’t even have a chance to become the crown prince’s rival.
In the imperial family, being born as the eldest son itself served as a great advantage in being selected as the successor, and the natural superiority of time must have had a great impact on the formation of power.
-Princess Riley was even favored by the emperor for her outstanding intellect, but one person played a very large role in establishing her current power despite her weak maternal relatives.
And that person was the one who would be the biggest stumbling block in the empire that Shiana was talking about.
A person who symbolizes the power of the faction, who protected the 5th princess to the end even in all sorts of crises.
An old friend of the 5th princess, who has been with her since childhood.
Also, one of the greatest wizards on the continent…
– Viscount Isea Pristine. She will be a great hindrance to the King’s great cause! It’s a top priority for elimination!
He was also recommended as a member of the ‘Hero Party’ this time.
-Actually, there was a time when I met Viscount Pristine and almost got caught. Since then, I’ve been avoiding her as much as possible. I was the one who deceived the archbishop’s attention…
In other words, it was argued that the reputation of being a wizard within ten fingers on the continent was considerably reduced.
He said he was hiding his power in order to protect the princess more reliably in case of an emergency.
– The fact that a young wizard who is not yet 30 is at that level means that it is impossible to know how much he will grow over time. You need to cut the buds before she gets any bigger!
And Ciana also delivered an intelligence that this time, ‘Isea Pristine’ was heading to the Great War of Roselia.
It is unknown what the outcome will be, but it is also said that she will become a great threat if she joins the hero.
Of course, the story she told was something Hans knew very well.
‘Surely great. At this level, most executives will not be able to compete. But he’s in his late twenties… no matter how hard he hits, he only looks like he’s in his late teens.’
That would be too.
Right now, Harley, who moved to the Great War of Roselia, was facing her head-on.
