105 – Rather a good opportunity
A black flame that went out in vain with the world tree in front of it.
As a result, the imperial army, which was preparing for battle starting from the collapse of the world tree, fell into great confusion.
Although, as a result of the black flames, the Kanna forest that was blocking their way was severely damaged,
It was clear that a large hole had been pierced in the wall called the forest that surrounded the World Tree.
But,
Despite such favorable circumstances, the current Falcon Empire forces could not easily decide whether to advance further from here.
“What are you waiting for? No matter how much the black flame is extinguished, as you can see now, the road to the World Tree is clear. Isn’t it just a matter of running right away and planting the imperial flag?”
“I wouldn’t know if Kanna Forest was intact. That’s enough to break through while taking a certain amount of damage.”
“Give me an order, and the warden will stand in the vanguard!”
Young generals talking with frustration while watching those who have no intention of moving.
However, the senior generals spoke in a calm voice about this.
“Calm down and sit down for now. This is not a matter to be decided so hastily.”
“I will not tolerate any disturbance during this meeting. For now, calm down and listen to the story.”
“Kuh… ”
“ha… ”
The longevity who speaks while asserting their authority as seniors and superiors.
So the young generals sat down as they said,
Seeing them like that, the senior generals continued to speak in a serious voice.
“Certainly, our current situation has not directly hit the enemy’s heart, but at least it can be said that we have pierced a way to get there. But even so, it would be too dangerous to make a reckless advance here.”
“The power of the World Tree should not be underestimated. If we accidentally touch that huge tree, which is no different from the crystal of divine power, we who attacked it could be harmed.”
“In addition, the elves must have prepared formidable defenses against our attack by now. No matter how weakened they may be, their total power is never to be taken lightly.”
“Under these circumstances, it would be reckless to march thoughtlessly to a place where the enemy is gaping. I understand your enthusiasm, but for now, let’s wait.”
“Kuh… ”
Originally, the command was supposed to reveal the movement after achieving certain conditions for victory.
However, in this situation where the trump card was in vain and the enemies were poisoned, they maintained a passive attitude and began to show an unwillingness to move.
So, in the end, the meeting concluded to observe the situation a little longer.
As a result, the young generals had no choice but to leave the military camp without expressing their dissatisfaction.
“Damn it, anyway, longevity is so timid that I want it… ”
“No matter how much you have to pay attention to everything, isn’t that too much? How scary would it be if the elves were so scared.”
“Everyone should know that since the forest is gone, elves are nothing more than scarecrows, so why… ”
Young generals who express their dissatisfaction with the situation right where they are.
at that time…
“It seems there are a lot of things I don’t like about this and that.”
“!”
“ah… General Achilles!”
Achilles’ voice came from behind them.
The young generals felt embarrassed and bowed their heads toward him.
In fact, Achilles, who had the greatest say among the generals here, had not expressed his opinion at all in the previous meeting.
The fact that such a person appeared in front of them, the generals naturally questioned cautiously with a little anticipation.
“Uh… General, what do you think about the meeting just before?”
“You didn’t say anything throughout the meeting, but do you think it’s reckless for the general to advance like this?”
“Well, to be honest, I think there are a lot of variables in many ways, but I don’t really think we will lose.”
“Is that so?”
“If not, why… ? Wouldn’t the general’s right to speak would have been enough to turn the situation around?”
Longevity who asks questions with questions.
Looking at them, Achilles spoke in a calm voice.
“If our enemies are simply elves, surely winning won’t be difficult. But if there are other people among them, then the story is very likely to be different.”
“What about other people?”
Achilles speaks unexpectedly.
The soldiers automatically expressed their doubts about this, and Achilles spoke to them in a serious voice.
“The witches of the Nation of Darkness, if you look at the current situation, it seems that they are probably involved in this matter.”
“yes?”
“mind… Do you mean the Nation of Darkness?”
Achilles speaks unexpectedly,
As a result, the faces of the soldiers began to show deep embarrassment and concern.
A country that has always been regarded as a human ally, and a country of magic that has been in close contact with the Empire.
However, due to a series of terrorist incidents not long ago, the relationship between the Empire and the Nation of Darkness began to suffer greatly.
Although the Nation of Darkness was in a situation where they were thoroughly denying this, there were almost no people who believed their words among the current high-ranking officials of the Empire.
And in this situation,
Achilles had no choice but to be convinced by the scene where the black flame, which was impossible to destroy the elves due to the nature of magic, was simply extinguished.
The fact that there was another scheme by the Nation of Darkness to interfere with the Empire was behind this incident.
‘Of course, depending on the case, there is a possibility that the demons may have intervened, but the probability is not very high. In the first place, there’s no way the demons will be willing to help the elves now that the tribal war has just ended.’
According to the overall circumstances and the method of elimination, Achilles concludes that the country of magic is behind this incident and convinces the young generals by telling these facts.
Although these were nothing more than long-term horses to achieve his goal, nevertheless, since it was not power that could be wasted in vain here, Achilles needed to tell the truth to appease their anger and at the same time make them more reliable with his limbs.
But,
There was a fact that Achilles, who was working on this, was unaware of.
This means that at this time, the situation of the elves was that they did not have enough time or energy left to go to the distant country of magic through the sea blockade and the flow of the ocean currents that always run in the opposite direction.
As a result, the only option left for them was to join hands with the demons. In fact, despite a long-standing grudge, the elves finally achieved this by bowing their heads.
In the end, due to the fact that Achilles spoke as a result of this misjudgment, the theory within the Imperial Army that the identity of those who disturbed them this time was the Nation of Darkness became almost established.
This naturally fueled the Empire’s hostility toward the Nation of Darkness.
However,
Although it happened due to a misunderstanding, apart from that fact, it was another opportunity for Achilles.
After the affairs in the elven kingdom were sorted out in some way, this was the next opportunity to make the empire’s blade naturally turn toward the Nation of Darkness.
‘I couldn’t hit the world tree right away, but… Exposing it alone can be considered an achievement in its own way. After this, I have to proceed with preparations to aim for it in the Nation of Darkness.’
*
Lehie, a floating city located in the center of the Angrimer Nation of Darkness.
A person was sitting on a throne located in the deepest part of the place.
The person hiding his face with a purple robe.
However, despite hiding his identity while wearing a robe like that, his body, which was absurdly small compared to the size of the throne, was not easily covered.
It gives a subtle feeling as if this kind of boy or girl is sitting in the father’s chair.
But,
this moment,
Among the four people who prostrate themselves in front of the throne and face its might.
No one dared to have such a thought.
“So, in the end, all the plans that I was told to proceed with care were ruined?”
To the people in front of me with a cold voice,
No, to be precise, he was talking to the witch who was kneeling right in front of her.
At those words, she, who usually held her head stiffly at everyone and let out her arrogance…
Shude, a member of the 4 Magicians and a former warrior of the warrior party,
He began begging for an apology, banging his head on the person in front of him until his forehead was bleeding.
“as… No face. All of this is your fault. Please kill your convictions!”
Regardless of whether those words were sincere or not, Shud did his best to apologize.
But,
looking at her like that,
The man had a light smile on his lips and spoke in a calm voice.
“No, you don’t have to go that far, just be a little self-respecting for a while, because I don’t have any intention of blaming or blaming you for this.”
“go… thank you! Thank you, Your Majesty!”
Shude always lowered his head at his words.
Then, as soon as she was given permission to leave, she left the place as if she were running away.
Watching her like that, the other three people there asked her sitting on the throne with questioning expressions on their faces.
“Are you really okay? You can forgive that bitch for such a failure.”
“It’s okay, actually, it’s not really a failure after all.”
“yes?”
Three people question the words of the man who tells an unexpected story.
Looking at them,
That person…
no,
she,
The ruler of the Nation of Darkness.
King of Darkness
Overseer Aztas.
She began to display a cold smile that was completely unsuitable for the face of a girl in her early teens.
