Chapter 2254 – 2254. Maehwageomsu Reincarnated in the Count’s Family

He began his conquest with only 500 soldiers.

With only 500 people?

Even considering this era, 500 soldiers is a small number. But the Eastern Continent was at war. Considering the situation, the 500 soldiers that Sopong mobilized were not a small number. Those 500 people were the minimum number of troops to protect the city.

“Are you giving up the city’s defense?”

“This is a treason that must be completed within a week. You must do your best. It doesn’t matter if Hothit falls. You can get it back after the job is done. The worst thing is if the rebellion fails. At that time, there was only the city and Nabal and nothing else.”

“The rebellion will definitely succeed. Don’t worry, I’ll make it happen no matter what method I use. “I think you joined because you have a high chance of success.”

“Rather… “I decided to gamble one last time because I would die slowly even if I stayed still and did nothing.”

“You are lucky. Gambling is your win.”

I checked the soldiers.

The armor they wore wasn’t very good, to say the least. Most armor is made of leather or wood. The only better thing is that the weapon is made of steel.

“Is there no proper armor?”

“You mean iron armor? That would be on the battlefield. Wooden armor may be unreliable, but the important thing for a warrior is the weapon, not the armor. “Don’t worry, they are warriors who are not afraid of death.”

“Considering that they were soldiers who were forced to participate in the rebellion, they don’t seem to be dissatisfied.”

“Treason is also war. Why are warriors dissatisfied with going to war?”

“…”

Kairak was a country centered on warriors. Since this is a country like this, I decided to roughly understand it.

We raided a nearby village. The situation in villages and cities was not much different. Since most young men had gone to war, there were many women, children, and the elderly. The only soldiers left in the village are the bare minimum for defense and security.

“I came to conquer this village. Who is the representative warrior of this village?”

I asked, stepping forward. One of the 20 warriors guarding the village stepped forward.

“I am the best warrior in this village. Kairak is in the midst of a war with Thorn. Conquering activities in these times… Are you crazy? The War King will tear you all apart and kill you.”

“You will die by my hands before then. Surrender and join my army. Just take enough supplies.”

“I will challenge you to a duel. “If I win, put your honor as a warrior on the line and quietly withdraw from the village.”

“What if I win?”

“… “Do whatever you want.”

Heartro came next to me.

“Leader. I will fight the duel. There is no need for the captain to personally take part in something like this.”

“No, I have to take the lead in this duel.”

There are 500 soldiers behind me. They didn’t have the discernment to immediately understand my skills like Hatro or Sopong. I have to come forward and show how strong I am.

He walked forward with the Hualien Feather on his shoulder.

“Uuuuu!”

The enemy shouts and charges. He held an ax in both hands. I swung my sword at the guy running towards me. The half-moon shaped sword energy flew and cut the enemy’s waist.

A battle that ended in vain.

A brief moment of silence, and then the shouts of soldiers erupting from behind.

The village warriors threw away their weapons and knelt down.

“I will follow Daejeonsa!”

“Pack your supplies and join the army. “I’ll give it 30 minutes.”

Sopong came next to me.

“Leader. 30 minutes is too short. The villagers will not want to provide supplies. “It takes two hours to forcibly requisition it.”

“There is no need to force requisition. “Time is running out, so prepare to move as quickly as possible.”

“If we don’t have food, we’ll be in trouble before we get to the capital.”

“I will solve it then.”

“… I understand.”

Sopong retreated with a disapproving expression.

I led the army and continued the conquest. It was night when it stopped.

“With a heart. Bring in the five warriors who were active today. “I will reward them.”

“I understand, Captain.”

Even if it is a short-lived army, it is a rebel army. Everyone knows that treason is wrong. Moreover, the justification for treason is not only insufficient, but non-existent. There was a need to maintain morale.

‘These guys are the ones who will risk their lives to protest if you press them with fear.’

It has to be handled differently.

Since they are crazy about fighting, they would like weapons and armor. I gave dwarven weapons to ten soldiers. The eyes of the warriors who received the reward shone like stars.

“From now on, we will reward warriors who set an example every day. I know what kind of award it is because I saw it firsthand. Work hard.”

When you see the warriors’ burning eyes, you won’t be demoralized.

I entered the tent, tore up the space movement spell, and returned to the Prucus Mansion. When you sleep, you should sleep on a comfortable bed.

• • •

About three days have passed. The nickname ‘Storm Warrior Eugene’ arose. It was a nickname given to him because he appeared like a storm and conquered. As fame spread, other nearby warriors voluntarily came and joined the army.

“Storm Warrior, I came to you after hearing about your reputation. Please accept us into your army.”

Most of them were mercenaries or thieves. There seemed to be an intention to use this opportunity to launder his identity, but he pretended not to know and accepted it. First, I need to grow bigger.

“A brave warrior is always welcome.”

Three cities and eight villages were conquered, and the army grew to nearly 2,000 people.

In addition to soldiers, merchants and prostitutes followed like a tail. Merchants sold various goods, and prostitutes naturally sold their bodies.

I tried calling prostitutes once, but it was disappointing. Most of them were dirty and less than 10% were beautiful women. That beauty didn’t catch my eye either. Compared to the mansion’s maid, it’s like the difference between the sun and a firefly. Still, I was curious about the taste of prostitutes’ pussies, so I gave it a try.

In the evening, Sopong spoke in a serious voice.

“Leader. “We’re out of food.”

“Didn’t you say you could last until lunch tomorrow?”

“Now I see that half of the food is spoiled. I’ll probably just eat it anyway… The condition is serious. “The moment I eat it, I can’t guarantee whether I will wake up the next day.”

“I see. Give this to the soldiers.”

I took food out of the storage bin. These are military-style combat rations that were stored in the mansion just in case. It was difficult to kill him because he never ate combat rations.

“How do you eat this?”

“Tear it open and eat it.”

The response was explosive.

They were people who only ate plain bread and meat. Even though the battle rations were not tasty, they contained all kinds of seasonings, so they were tastier than the food of this era.

“Leader! Merchants and prostitutes also asked to share battle rations!”

“They are not soldiers. “Tell them to pay and eat.”

• • •

A week has passed.

I arrived at the capital of Kairak with about 5,000 soldiers. I couldn’t go into the city. Because the enemies were camped in an orderly manner in front of the city.

The enemy’s troops number approximately 10,000. It was more than twice our size.

Sopong distorted his face.

“I think I gave the enemies too much time. The war with Thorn is in full swing, and I never thought they would bring 10,000 warriors…”

Even with a heart, it was a difficult face.

“Leader. The way I see it, this is hopeless. They are better armed than us. Plus, there’s a wizard over there. “How about we step back now and reorganize?”

That would be a wise choice.

But stepping down is not easy. Will the enemies remain silent even if we attack them? They’ll chase after you somehow and try to see the end.

“The way I see it, it’s worth doing. Charge. With heart. I will attach a separate unit so the wizard-“

I ended up giving instructions.

Someone from the opposing camp came forward. He was a muscular man holding an ax in both hands.

“I am Wekung, the Warlord! Eugene Frucus! Traitor! Don’t hide like a coward, come forward! “I challenge you to a duel!”

Wekung’s voice rings out loud. I raised one corner of my mouth.

“A duel with an overwhelming advantage? “He’s a fun guy.”

I went forward.

Deciding the outcome through a duel was what I wanted.

“Storm Warrior Eugene Prucus… I’ve heard your name before. Why is the war hero of the Western Continent in Kairak?”

There hasn’t been a single one who knows my name so far, but he’s probably a king, so he seems to have different information.

“I somehow ended up here.”

I looked him over from top to bottom. He was middle-aged, with bronze skin, white hair, and a beard. His beak and beak are full of fighting spirit.

“My energy is shaking. They say he was poisoned by the assassin’s poison… It seems the rumor is true.”

“Do you think I’ll fall victim to this poison? “You will recover in just a few days.”

“You admitted that you haven’t recovered yet. Do you think you can beat me in that condition?”

Wekung and I are Auror Masters. Just looking at the energy felt, it is similar to the level of an upper-level Auror Master. Even in a healthy state, you cannot guarantee victory, but are you addicted? There was no chance for him to win.

“Do you want the throne of Kairak? Marry my daughter Then I will gladly hand over the throne to you.”

“It’s an unexpected proposal. Do you have any regrets about the throne?”

“It would be a lie if I said I have no regrets. However, it is also true that there was no suitable successor. “You are enough to be my successor.”

“Refuse. All I have to do is kill you and take the throne. “If you surrender now, I will spare your life.”

“There is no surrender in my life.”

Wekung held an ax in each hand. I pulled out the Hualien Blade from its scabbard. Auror blades soared from each weapon. Red and blue auror blade.

We looked at each other searchingly. Tension is rising.

The first one to start was Wekung. He threw the ax in his left hand at me.