“No matter what we do will not bring any more results. Because right now, the peak of two forces now besting each other. And whoever tramples the other one will be victorious in this war. Just watch the fight between the two individuals who held great power.”His voice is calm with a hint of nervousness. Calm because he trusted his emperor, nervous because if the worst-case scenario was that the emperor lose, then the empire will pay the price for what they had just done until now. Even if they rally the forces of the remaining imperial army in the capital to resist the repercussion of what they did, they will definitely lose because. Who can contest the individual who defeats their emperor? In addition, they are already on the blacklist of the adventurer guild. There is no way they will be scot-free.“T-then, if our emperor loses, it means we lose as well?”“Yes.”The faces of the knights and magicians become wearier. Earlier, they felt happy because they thought they can win easily
If you were asked a question of what are you going to do if a sinful person asked for forgiveness and is willing to die to be forgiven. What will be your answer?Jin who struggles so hard to fight Sigurd contemplates his decision. Is it wise?He sighed and proceeded to his plan. Let the future me take responsibility for it, damn it!Sigurd raised and use what remains of his mana reserved and imbued to his sword. He is a warrior, a knight in his heart and mind. So his strongest attack likes in his sword. So even if he is proficient in magic, his strongest attack is in his sword.The surrounding mana distorted terribly!As his mana starts converging on his swords, it started to shine brightly indicating that massive mana has been imbued on it.The aura and the atmosphere around him intensify.Jin on the other hand stood still on his ground. He didn’t even do any preparations for the upcoming last attack.Usually like thins, he can strike his enemy while doing his preparations to avoid a
Sigurd gasping for air to stay awake a little longer heard a snapping of fingers.In his blurry vision. Sigurd was able to hear him faintly.“Death is not the end, be glad that you will get a new beginning…” That’s the last thing he heard but before blackness devour his vision, he saw his mouth continue to move and say something. Unfortunately, his vision darkened completely.Sigurd’s head drooped.And at last, after almost a month, the war ended when the Emperor of the Ruel Empire was declared dead. No one can refute that because they saw with their eyes that the emperor’s body exploded when a spurt of blood gushed out from the rock which constricted his movement.When the remaining government officials in the Ruel Empire heard this, they will laugh only laugh it out. I mean, the conquest was planned for years and only ended in a month? What kind of nonsense is that?When Jin saw the emperor’s head droop. He cancels his aura and so the weather return to normal.The city grew silent.
Morning came. The streets are busy with people, knights, magicians, adventurers, and mercenaries trying to rebuild the city.Mayor Lester who didn’t want to bother the mercenaries and adventurers insisted on helping to rebuild the city again. In the end, he was persuaded.Children can be seen again playing on the sidewalks and every corner of the streets.The imperial army that was taken as prisoners are held in the emergency shelter and dressed up in normal clothes. Their weapons and armor were confiscated. They were shackled as well by a special chain called an anti-magic chain. These chains were developed originally by the elves with the support of every nation around the world.While almost everybody is busy in rebuilding the city, Jin and others are busy discussing important matters inside the Mayor’s Mansion about the Ruel Empire.“Jin, what do you think is the best way to approach the Ruel Empire?”Mayor Lester asked Jin which made everybody’s gazes turn to him.“I’ve done my p
Sigurd is usually composed and didn’t lose his cool except when he was a child. But as of the moment, he is sweating profusely and with a worried expression visible on his face while waiting for Jin inside the chamber.If his retainer saw him, they might slap each other to see if this is a dream.Sigurd didn’t have to wait any longer as the door opened and he was greeted by a young man with a stoic expression on his face.Lord Seth is behind him and obviously his head is slanted a little. Sigurd who knows Lord Seth well more than anybody understood his simple action. It is showing that Jin is superior to him.Sigurd quickly stood up like a boy who is worried about getting an earful from his parents.Jin obviously understands the situation and ignores it. He cannot be bothered by little things. But it is also troublesome if Sigurd keeps acting this way. It is still better to have a conversation on equal footing. So Jin didn’t waste any second and started the conversation.“Please, don’
Sigurd starts talking to Jin about his plan and his relationship with the demon races and the Vitalis Kingdom.After telling all the information without missing any single detail, Jin pondered for a moment.Just like what he thought, the demon race is using Sigurd for their own good. But for what purpose? If Sigurd achieves getting the heirlooms while under the influence of the white mist, then what will happen next? If he sacrifices the lives of many people, what he will achieve? He already knows the answer, power. And then what’s next?Jin racks his brain at a fast pace. He tries to remember something about sacrificial lives in all the books he read. But no matter how much he tries to compare the realization to the fiction novels, he cannot get an accurate answer.Maybe it’s for power only? The demon race needs Sigurd to get stronger and under the influence of the mist, they can continue their conquest in turning the world upside down.Then how about the demon beasts? The fast repro
Two days passed quickly.The crown prince sent his farewell and return with half of his guard.The construction in the city is going smoothly. Jin gives some proper advice and tools that can quicken their pace.He told Mayor Lester not to rely too much on the power of magic. Apparently, magicians are commonly hired as constructions in rebuilding walls and other important places in one’s kingdom. They used magic to lift heavy objects and others.It is okay, but they rely too much on magic which gives imbalance in how things should be.So he talked to Mayor Lester and advised him to halt the reconstruction for two hours. He proposed to hire the citizen to build and continue the reconstruction. With that, the citizen can be paid and buy their necessity. The magicians will still help if the citizen wasn’t able to lift heavy objects.In that, the economy will move as it is.Mayor Lester agreed and release the order on the spot.At first, many complained but when Mayor Lester explain everyt
When the three carriages carrying the emblem of Auburn City were nowhere to be seen. The people standing nearby who are trying to enter the capital city exploded and start talking with each other like they know each other well. The truth is, they are all strangers. It just happened that they heard something incredible.How did the empire lose?If they were looking for a steward, it means the emperor went to war and unfortunately, died.And why is Lord Seth accompanying them?Many questions and unclear answers reverberate at the entrance of the capital city of the Ruel Empire.The captain that oversees the entrance woke up from dazed and start ordering the knights under him to close the gate for the time being.Regarding those people who heard it, he didn’t know what to do so he just let them be. Waiting from the outside.Although he was stern, he cannot bring himself to kill all those who heard the very confidential information. The best course of action is to inform the royal place a