Chapter 519 – 42. Dezac Empire – General Escalor Destrov (2)

It seemed that the Emperor’s plan to unify the continent gained more momentum than Valdes expected.

Otherwise, at a time like this, you’re trying to start a war against the 3-pronged alliance.

‘Perhaps it’s my fault.’

The internal confusion of the Three-Earth Alliance was also caused by Valdes.

The fact that even a shadow cannot be seen in the darkness according to the oracle of the goddess is due to Valdes himself.

So the emperor must have considered it the right time to start a war.

Then, what is the most effective way to prevent war?

“Isn’t it also an internal danger? If anything… The most important place like the islands.”

To Valdes’ words, the woman beyond her crystal ball answered.

-What are you trying to do… ?

“That’s what you do as the prince of the demons.”

-Yes?!

“Why are you so surprised. You have to stop the war too, Arsha.”

-Yes, but….

After seeing the unusual movements of the Imperial military, Valdes thought about it and contacted Arsha of the Three-Area Alliance. She thought she had a right to know, since she was also involved anyway.

For him, he took out a special magic crystal for communication.

A communication tool enchanted with strict security magic that cannot be caught unless a mage of the level of Natalie, the wizard of the mage tower, directly monitors it. Although it is a one-time use subject, the production cost is not easy and there is a time limit, but it is worth the price.

“I don’t know when the war will start, so I’ll prepare as soon as possible.”

-… Okay.

“But just in case you don’t know, have someone you trust send you to the border area.”

-That’s natural.

Arsha nodded her head with a serious expression.

She, who had infiltrated the warrior’s party under the secret orders of the former Third Alliance, had changed quite a bit.

From the atmosphere to the facial expression.

In the past, Arsha acted as if she was only living for revenge against the old monster.

But now he has the appearance of a leader of a country.

Even if he does it’s a temporary leader.

‘Because there is no one to lead the entire alliance except Arsha in the first place.’

The corrupt scum who followed Nogoe were eradicated, and on the contrary, those who did not follow were purged long ago or had problems with former allies. In this situation, most tribes are trying to survive on their own.

That’s why the empire also made the three-pronged alliance the first target.

“Then I’ll prepare right away.”

– Now, wait a minute!

“Why.”

-That, no way…. You don’t want to move yourself, do you?

“What?Haha. No way.”

Valdez laughed.

“I have something prepared for a time like this. It would be nice if the empire started a war and became a public enemy, but it’s not the time yet.”

A few days later, a major incident occurred at the Imperial Academy located on the outskirts of the island.

“…What?”

The Emperor doubted his ears.

“What did you say just now?”

“That, that’s…”

The servant, who came to report to the emperor’s angry voice, could not even answer the discharge.

It wasn’t something he did, but seeing the top of the empire expressing anger from his whole body he broke into a cold sweat. That’s how the emperor’s anger reached its limit, which was rare. It was so unbelievable.

“The Demonic Chimera monster attacked the academy…? Hundreds of them? What nonsense…!”

Bang!

“Hick! I’m sorry!”

“Eugh.”

It was nonsense.

The country that boasts the strongest national power on the continent, the Dejak Empire.

Hundreds of chimera monsters attacked the academy located in the island, the center of the empire. Even without the slightest hint. The base in the jungle of the Three-Earth Alliance was wiped out, but where did they come from?

The most terrifying fact is that the chimera monsters that even half of them couldn’t defeat disappeared at some point.

If you didn’t run away, it means you’re hiding somewhere after all.

Also close to the islands.

‘This… The prestige of the empire is at stake.’

“Right now… Take the case right now and start the investigation! We’ll have to find out everything!”

“Yes, yes, I see!”

The attendant hurriedly leaves the office.

Left alone, the emperor buried himself deeply in his chair with an annoyed sigh.

‘The academy was attacked….’

There are two thoughts that come to my mind when I cool down a little.

First is war.

At dawn a few hours from now, three legions hidden on the border of the Three-Area Alliance will invade them.

As the goal is to reach the only city that can be said to be the capital of the three-pronged alliance within a day, speed and stealth are essential. But can we wage war properly under these circumstances?

Three legions were carefully assembled from all over the place, and one was pulled from the vicinity of the islands. That is, it means that the system’s defense power has been lowered. There are still quite a few troops, including the knights, but I wonder if it will be okay after an attack like this.

The emperor could not stand the curse words that naturally escaped his mouth.

“Damn it…”

The Emperor’s vulgar curse that would have made him burst into laughter if Valdez had heard it.

Of course, even if he didn’t hear it himself, he would laugh heartily when he planned an incident.

That’s why this raid was fatal.

‘The decision to make right now is….’

Whether or not the corps, including the general, are recalled.

So it’s about whether or not to start the war as planned.

This is a difficult issue to judge.

How much time, effort, and expense it took to secretly prepare for war.

Delaying a plan does not mean that everything becomes useless, but it is undeniable that most of them are lost in vain. That’s what war is originally. It’s a zero-sum game where you spend a lot of money to get what you win.

“…”

The emperor was a monarch with a cool judgment, but he couldn’t make a clear decision this time.

Moreover, this war was his long-cherished dream his, the first step.

“… It’s fortunate that the general isn’t stupid.”

In the end, the emperor muttered his obvious words and withheld judgment.

It was because he was sure that if General Escalor heard the news, he would not act hastily. If she were her, she would n’t suddenly return if the empire was in crisis, or start an invasion if it was a set war.

It might have been natural for Dezac Empire to be the military of a huge country, and the person in the highest position.

However, she is a woman who has been promoted to the rank of general with an abnormal level of armed force.

Even if she has only moderate judgment, there is no icing on the cake.

‘It’s true that tomorrow’s dawn is optimal for starting a battle, but there isn’t just one day.’

The emperor made up his mind to figure out the general situation first and make a decision tomorrow.

Of course, contrary to his expectations, the results did not come out in one day.

Even if it is only approximate.

“I do not know?”

“That, that’s… Yes, that’s right…”

“…”

No matter how much I called right before the morning meeting and urged the report, nothing came out yet.

The raid happened during the day yesterday.

How absurd it is that at least 18 hours have passed since then, but nothing has come out.

“Now… Are you guys making fun of me?”

“Ugh! I, absolutely not…!! Our Imperial Intelligence Division 3 is doing our best only for the sake of the great Emperor!!”

The head of the 3rd division of the Imperial Intelligence Department bent his back as if his head would touch the floor.

Normally, I would have been satisfied with it, but now I just laughed out loud.

“…Under.”

Even though he gave it less than a day, it is the imperial intelligence department that he has cultivated with great care.

And Department 3 is an internal department of the Ministry of Information that specializes only in systems.

In the system, there are magic towers, military departments, and academies in all important facilities, so the importance is high.

Even though most of them are mobilized, they don’t know anything.

“… Tell the information department chief.”

“All right!”

“Mobilize the entire intelligence department to investigate this case. You must. You will have to find out everything.”

“Hyuk. The order of His Majesty the Supreme Emperor has been obeyed!!”

The head of the 3rd division of the intelligence department left the place as if he were running away.

Even when it was time for the morning meeting, the emperor sat still for a long time, and then canceled the meeting through the chamberlain.

And he summoned one of the most useful cards.

“Boo, did you call?”

“Sven.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

“You must have been like that. In the Chimera monster, … Traces of Robert can be seen.”

“Of course, Peha.”

Sven, the third elder of the empire’s magic tower, a warlock and originally a demon called a doppelganger.

He bowed deeply and smiled at the emperor with an invisible face.

‘Work is fun.’

Sven actively used his abilities as a doppelganger while living as the third elder in the system.

The transformation of a doppelganger is a very dangerous ability that does not feel the slightest bit like magic.

There is generally no way to recognize it unless it is through discernment or divine power.

Through this, he tricked even a young Natalie into entering the secret laboratory of the Great Mage Robert. And there he was able to discover the early forms of the Chimera monster, the Homunculus, and more.

At the time, I thought I had caught my weakness, so I kept it a secret. Then he thought that since Robert had died in an accident, he had blown away the weak point he had caught. But he suddenly brought back memories of him that his demons had forgotten.

‘Khehe. I mean, I didn’t even think of it.’

“If the coincidence ends once, it will be a mere coincidence, but not the second time. What do you think?”

“It goes without saying. This is unmistakably Robert’s legacy.”

“…”

Nonsense.

However, the fact that it suddenly appeared from the system made the emperor suspicious.

Whether that was Valdes’ biggest target, or that there was evidence related to Robert somewhere in the basement of the academy, the two of them were unaware. So the two of them were getting more and more into the mire of confusion.

“What if more evidence comes out?”

“… Not sure yet. Wait a little longer.”

“Yes, I understand. Your Majesty.”

For some reason, the emperor felt very bad because Sven seemed to be sarcastic.

Even if I used someone, I didn’t think of the opposite.

But what if the Chimera Monster was really Robert’s work?

And in fact, if he is alive and cooperating with his demons.

How can I release this anger?

“… Fast.”

Hwangseong in confusion.

In the unsettling air that suddenly swept through the system, only one demon was laughing happily.