Chapter 163 – Chapter 163 – Countermeasures Meeting

[Demon Grid has fallen.]

[The hero Arwen mortally wounded the demon.]

[Now is the right time when the devil has fallen. It’s time to show our strength to those pirates.]

A day had passed since Gangrim was brutally defeated by Arwen.
It was a short amount of time, but it was enough for the news that Arwen had defeated Grid to spread throughout the kingdom.
Under the circumstances, it is presumed that Arwen intentionally spread this rumor, and the rumor that spread caused a huge wave of repercussions, enough to change the landscape of the war that has been accomplished so far.

“Currently, all troops in the kingdom were gathered at a specific location.”

Until now, the kingdom had been torn into quarters.
A fierce battle was going on between the first princess who occupied her throne and the other princesses who refused to acknowledge it and wanted to inherit her throne on their own.
It was so bad that they didn’t even think about helping each other even though the Desire Empire started an invasion in earnest.

Thanks to the great shoveling of these royal families, the Desire Empire was able to swallow the kingdom with ease. The kingdom suffered a double whammy due to the appearance of external enemies and chaos caused by the civil war, and was humiliated by losing one-third of its territory to the empire.

The empire that had conquered even the Ice Island was able to threaten even the capital of the kingdom, and in the end, the first princess was forced to bow her head after signing a non-aggression pact.

There is no one standing in the way of the Empire. If we continue to advance like this, the kingdom will perish.
Everyone in the conference room thought so.

It would have been true if the news that Arwen had become a monster and defeated Gangrim had not spread all over the country.

“The place where they gather is presumed to be this way.”

So said Atria, her secretary, pointing with her pen to the spot marked with an X on the map pasted on the wall.
X is the place where all the forces of the current kingdom are presumed to be gathered,

It is also believed to be the place where Arwen is located.

“Assuming that other princesses joined forces, it should be assumed that about 50,000 people gathered.”
“Fifty thousand…”

The silver-haired female knight Iris muttered as she listened to Atria’s explanation in silence.

“I think I’ve gathered all the troops I can gather in the kingdom.”

Being divided, the kingdom could not mobilize. Even if the first princess gave orders as her queen, the other princesses couldn’t afford to listen. It’s just that the fight stopped for a while with the appearance of a powerful enemy, the Desire Empire, but the desire to challenge the throne hasn’t disappeared.

To think that the princesses were joining forces just because Arwen had scored a victory.
Those who did not listen to the words of the first princess, even after death, heard the news of their master’s defeat and thought that she would move so quickly.
Could it be that while pretending to be confrontational, in reality, he was waiting for his master’s downfall?
Whatever the reason, this is very bad.

It was completely unexpected not only for Iris, but also for everyone present at the meeting that her master’s defeat would have such painful consequences.

“So what are we going to do now?”

Sua, the leader of the Nine Tailed Foxes, asked.

“I bet you didn’t call me to hide here until the kingdom bastards disappear, right?”

After Advent was defeated and the kingdom began preparing for a counterattack, Iris immediately called a meeting.

Commander Iris.
A female secretary and the governor of Elf Island, Atria.
The Assassin Squad leader, Stella.
Soo-ah, the leader of the Gumiho tribe.
Akelon, leader of the Turtles.
Former Rabbit Queen Levi.
Cow, the chief of the bison tribe.
Crocker, the head of the Crocodile Tribe and the leader of the Crocodile Operation Team.
And Tega, the leader of the Turtle Duke.

All the key figures supporting the current empire have gathered on Fox Island,
We are gathering at a round table in the meeting room here and discussing how to respond to the future invasion of the kingdom.

“Can’t be? Why are we hiding?”

Iris immediately dismissed Sua’s words.

“There is no reason why we should collapse just because our master was defeated.”

Advent emphasized sisterly.

‘Even without me, the empire must be strong. I didn’t build the country with the intention of becoming a scarecrow emperor.’

Even if she herself disappears, the empire must be subordinated forever.
You are the pillars of the country, so you must never think that you will ever collapse.
She’s determined to ride with him, so defend the empire no matter what.
Let’s run to the end to conquer the world.

Hearing such encouragement, how could he back down?
Iris had long since hardened her heart.

“I will use everything to bring down the kingdom. I will show you that you can do it even without the master. What about you guys?”

Iris asked.

“Of course we fight.”

Sua replied.

“I don’t want to give in to those who treated us like objects.”
“So do i.”

After that, Atria answered.

“Sacrificing one’s life for the emperor is the duty of loyal subjects, so how can I abandon it? I will fight even with all the elves.”
“So do i.”

Cow, the bison chief, raised his hand proudly.

“We bison tribes have heavy cavalry. They say they can be wiped out with cavalry. 50,000 cavalry and 100 cavalry are enough to take them down.”
“Not only cavalry, but also infantry are important.”

The head of the Rabbit tribe, Levi, also actively participated.

“Immediately give the order, Commander. I will issue a mobilization order even now.”
“Why don’t you rather hit the capital?”

Stella, the leader of the Assassination Squad, suggested a way to gain the upper hand.

“Once they capture the capital and capture the queen, they will be greatly shaken. There is no word that a large army has arrived in the capital yet, so it should be fine.”
“I agree with that opinion.”

Tega, the leader of the Turtle Duke, agreed with Stella.

“If they lose their boss, their morale will drop significantly.”
“Then don’t do this and let’s move right away.”

Crocker, the leader of the Crocodile Clan, stood up.

“Let’s go and capture that princess right now. She’s stuck in her room because of her cow anyway, right? If me, Tega, and Stella join forces, we can easily subdue at least one princess.”

In this way, everyone began to heat up in an atmosphere of how to destroy the kingdom.

In that heat,

“Hey, it’s nice to see you full of will.”

Akelon, the leader of the turtle clan, poured cold water on them.

“How are we going to deal with a human named Arwen? Isn’t that the biggest problem?”

They all kept their mouths shut,

“””Ha…”””

He let out a sigh as the ground shook.

‘Yes, Arwen is left.’

Currently, the Desire Empire can mobilize a total of 30,000 troops.
The iron ship fleet consisted of 15 flagships and 60 escort ships. A total of 75 ships. I have to take more than that, but it is no longer possible because the shipyard has been destroyed.

Still, this should be enough to see the match.
As long as they don’t have extra troops, it’s worth fighting for.

But, what about monsters?
Do they have the means to confront the monster?
Even if we fight the way we’ve been doing until now, will it work for Arwen?
Considering that Fox Island was almost destroyed by Ty, who became a monster, the result is a video even if you don’t watch it.

That was the biggest headache for Iris.
No matter how well you plan your strategy, as long as there is a powerful being who can overthrow them, everything will go to nothing.

“…If it’s necessary, I’ll fight.”

Sua stepped out confidently.

“Because I can become a monster too.”

Although it is impossible to become a nine-tailed fox in its true form, as it is dedicated to Kang-rim, the spirit stone that has been passed down from generation to generation.
However, there is a means by which Sua can transform into a nine-tailed fox even without the pyrokinesis stone in her body.

“Is there a black light that Thalia created? Give it to me. If you eat it, you will be able to transform.”

If you use black light, you can become a monster. If Arwen succeeded, wouldn’t he succeed too?
With that in mind, Sua expressed her opinion, but…

“Dismissed.”

Iris flatly refused.

“How many people have died from taking that drug, do you hear that?”

Creates a monster unit using black ore. Just like Arwen, Kangrim had made such a plan.

I set it up, but in the end I had to turn it back to blank paper.

Because all the humans used as test subjects died vomiting blood instead of becoming monsters.
Iris knew that well, so she had no intention of listening to Sua.

If he gave it to Sua without reason, he would have no face seeing the owner.

“So, you’re sucking your fingers here?”

Sua asked.

“Are you going to wait for the master who might wake up at any moment? In the yard where riots are happening all over the place?”
“…”

Advent’s defeat did not cause a big repercussion in the silk kingdom.

-The devil has fallen, the time has finally come!

– Let’s destroy the empire, let’s take back the hometown. Justice for them!

-Let’s all join forces to drive out the pirates!

When the news of Advent’s defeat spread, the people in the occupied area began to rebel all at once.
Signs of a riot began to appear everywhere, as if the news had reached the camp.
Currently, the Steel Legion is suppressing all of them, but it will take some time to extinguish the flames once they have flared up.

How can you not do it because it’s dangerous in this situation? Rather, for the sake of the master, shouldn’t we endure this much?
Iris didn’t say anything at Sua’s insistence.

‘Sua is right, but…’

It is hard to draw a picture that defeats the monster named Arwen.
No matter how many shells he pours on him, he will survive, and even if he throws in all his forces, he will be annihilated rather than defeated.

Only monsters can stand against monsters.
Iris did not have the power to overwhelm this obvious common sense.

‘Should I?’

It’s a yard where you don’t know when the owner might wake up, but you can’t wait blindly.
However, if you let the owner’s favored nine-tailed fox die, it will be even more dangerous.

So what should I do? Should I take the risk and earn money by gambling?
Otherwise…

– Knock, Knock, Knock.

Someone knocked on the conference room door.
Everyone’s attention was focused on it.

“Come in.”

When Iris answered, the door opened and a nine-tailed fox with the same brown hair as Sua appeared.
It was Teminaire, former aide to Perpone.

“Teminer? Why are you…”

In response to Sua’s question, Teminer showed the letter.

“The master sent a letter.”

At those words, everyone jumped to their feet.
Sending the letter is proof that Advent has awakened.
Teminaire continued his words.

“You have given orders to make this letter known to all.”
“Then go ahead and read it.”
“All right.”

Upon Iris’ reply, Teminer immediately opened the paper with the letter written on it.

“Tell everyone.”

Teminaire read it out loud so everyone could hear it.

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“…That is all.”

Teminaire, having finished reading, bowed his head,
Upon hearing the order, everyone started to mumble.
It was crazy, but the word “Daring operation” Came out everywhere.

“Then, we must hurry.”

Iris stood up from her seat.

“From now on, we begin preparations before the destruction of the kingdom.”