Build a Human Empire by Creating Clans - Chapter 99



The boy opened his eyes wide.

“Sumontema is heading to Xochitlak. You should know why. It is to occupy Xochitlak, which became communist after Kuirau died.”

“Is that true?”

yes, it’s true

because i made it that way

I smiled silently without speaking my mind.

“There is no time. Comic. Every moment you hesitate, your share is diminishing. How long are you going to worry about this and that?”

Koamic kicked the floor and screamed.

“Do you think I will fall for such a trick!”

well.

can’t you pass?

If you weigh the profits that Koamic gains by fighting and winning against me and the profits earned by not fighting with me, isn’t the latter overwhelming?

Throwing away an opportunity to devour a competitor that has become a communist state?

Even other competitors are aiming for it?

‘There’s something like this. It’s too big to refuse.’

Such was the situation now.

It’s a reward too great to refuse.

So, he has one option to choose from.

It is to give me a safe way.

‘And fight, you two.’

With the death of Kuirau, the balance of the Lizardmen forces collapsed.

The balance that the three kingdoms of Theokal, Huakan, and Xochtlaq were exquisitely established became a bilateral confrontation with the death of Cuilau, the owner of Xochitlak.

The two incarnations, Sumonthema and Coamic, had to compete to see how much of Kuirau’s legacy they had left, so it’s only natural that there would be conflicts in the process.

Above all, unless the two incarnations give up on becoming the sole god of the Lizardmen, they have no choice but to fight until one remains.

‘I must hurry.’

I laughed to myself and hardened my heart.

Olymus sent me some interesting news.

‘The enemy used siege guns.’

human ranch(16)

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Proceeding northeast from the plains of Nehrup, you will see two things. One is the bone-chilling cold, and the other is the sight of many mountains lined up without a single plain.

The dwarves’ site was there.

Counting the number of mountains is meaningless because there are so many. Instead, there is no problem if you remember just one, but you only had to remember the reddish mountain without a single blade of grass growing in the middle of the peak.

Red Mountain was superior to all other peaks.

The reason was that the main minerals deposited in Red Mountain were Orichalcum and Mithral, and the deposits were so large that they had been mined for thousands of years since the Dwarves settled there.

The other peaks are divided into several grades, but the grades are usually lower for mountains where Orichalcum and Mithral are not buried.

Bruno Bronzehammer was such a low mountain craftsman.

“What did you do after being away for a while?”

Ninety dwarves visited Bruno’s mansion.

Bruno answered by inviting them to the mansion’s yard.

“Well, I don’t know what you mean.”

“joy. Who doesn’t know that you’ve been away from the studio for months? Then, returning empty-handed, I immediately shut myself in the studio. What did you make?”

When the one-eyed dwarf spoke on behalf of the party, the other dwarves silently nodded. They had hopes that Bruno had returned from the bottom of the mountain with inspiration.

“Adventure.”

Bruno cleared his throat.

“Everyone seems to be curious about what I made.”

The corners of his mouth went up in satisfaction at the fact that he had stimulated the intellectual curiosity of his fellow artisans.

“If you know, don’t mumble and show me quickly.”

“I’ll hammer it one more time at a time like this!”

Bruno stood on the other side of the yard.

To Dwarves, the yard is like an auxiliary warehouse.

Since it was a place where various items were made and thrown away after demonstrating their operation, there were many pieces of equipment made and discarded here and there, and only one was covered with a tent.

“This is it.”

He put his hand on the tent and tried to hold it, then opened his hand.

“Before I show you, I should tell you why I came to make this.”

“I’m not really curious.”

“As you all know, humans united the tribes a few years ago.”

what about that?

The dwarves’ expressions were sullen.

“And not too long ago, water snakes competed with humans and were defeated. Doesn’t everyone know that far?”

The water snake said Naga.

“Since I know, don’t hesitate and tell me quickly!”

“You’re talking nonsense!”

“You think we came because we were curious about monkeys!”

Bruno shook his hands and read.

“Come on, listen carefully. In fact, that’s why I came down from the mountain. Hasn’t the supply of slaves drastically decreased since humans created an empire? That’s why I went hunting to find work. It just happened that the representative system gave permission for unlimited hunting in the southwestern peninsula.”

The dwarves reluctantly nodded. There were few among them who had not gone hunting. Even though dwarves are dexterous, they only had two arms and two legs.

Even simple tasks that do not require technology were extremely inefficient. For Dwarves who instinctively suffer from a desire for creativity, simple repetitive tasks unrelated to creativity were tantamount to torture.

So the artisans needed slaves. The more prosperous artisans needed more slaves. And slaves, with very few exceptions, meant humans.

“Human prices are too high these days.”

“The lizard pups play a price game.”

“Hunting is getting more and more difficult…”

Whispered and complained.

“Anyway, I, who went hunting, was enticed by the offer of a slave and went to the city of water snakes called Tishreddon. To be precise, it was a city of parasites, not water snakes.”

“so?”

“Tishreddon was an island. It was under human invasion. People without boats are ignorantly filling up the land with shovels to connect the island to the mainland.”

“You are ignorant.”

“I was ignorant. But I saw great things there.”

“whopper?”

“okay! If there is no ship, will you fill the sea? Will the water snakes stay still? They attacked ferociously from the sea to block the causeway. But humans blocked it. To make an ingenious weapon!”

ingenious weapon.

At those words, the yawning dwarves shut their mouths.

In an instant, the gun returned to his eyes and his ears pricked up.

“The power of that weapon shattered the battleship and collapsed the walls! It wasn’t even magic. Even if you don’t have a handful of magical power, anyone can do it if you just know how to use it.”

Bruno pulled the tent.

“This is it.”

The weapon that the tent covered was a cannon.

The cannon made of bronze is large with a length of up to 3m.

The diameter of the hole was wider than a human head, and it was a siege cannon.

“This···.”

The dwarves pushed Bruno and surrounded the cannon.

Each one reached out and touched the cannon, put his head in the muzzle, pounded it with a hammer, and analyzed it in all sorts of ways. However, no Dwarves realized the purpose of the cannon.

Bruno smiled thickly, feeling a sense of intellectual superiority.

“It’s called a cannon.”

“Canvas.”

As if some dwarves realized it, their expressions changed.

Soon after, Bruno put gunpowder and iron balls in the cannon, loaded it, and showed a demonstration of firing.

“Isn’t it amazing? Bondi gunpowder was developed by us. But we used them as firecrackers, not the idea of using them as weapons. But humans have made a change in their thinking.”

like a monkey

The word stuck in my throat.

“This is not all. Humans have also made canvases smaller than this.”

Bruno picked up a wooden stick and pretended to shoot it.

“He held it with both hands and shot it. Its power was enough to pierce iron armor. The range wasn’t too far behind compared to a bow.”

“so? Are you copying the weapon made by monkeys?”

The one-eyed asked crookedly.

“…”

The dwarves’ expressions weren’t very good.

The word “change of ideas” must have been in my heart.

Dwarf is a race that is born as an artisan and dies as an artisan.

Although they are a tribe that prides themselves on being more creative than anyone else, the fact that the monkeys made an ingenious weapon by making an unexpected change of idea hurt their pride.

The one-eyed crookedness was an expression of such emotions.

“To be honest, it is.”

Bruno also hardened his expression and replied.

The hard voice is what he doesn’t like.

As if to make an excuse, he quickly added his words.

“But look at its performance. Isn’t it too sad to let humans monopolize it? The power of this cannon is comparable to the magic of a demon mage. But it’s so simple that even non-magical beings can use it.”

“mmm…”

“Small canvases are like that too. Easier to learn than a bow and capable of penetrating iron armor? What a convenient and powerful weapon. I have clearly seen humans armed with these weapons to hunt water snakes.”

“After all, isn’t that what you’re trying to say, that we should make cannons and arm them with cannons?”

“That’s it!”

Bruno clapped his hands and nodded.

“Humans have just introduced artillery. We are not too late. If we can produce even now, we can get ahead of humans! There is no way human dexterity can catch up with us!”

The dwarves were silent.

They rolled their eyes at each other and avoided answering.

Bruno felt uneasy about their reaction.

And the anxiety hit.

“Is it really necessary?”

At the one-eyed question, Bruno frowned.

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“What are you talking about?”

“Is there any reason why we should use monkey-like weapons?”

“No… hey. How did you hear what I said—”

“What are the benefits of using this?”

He pounded the cannon with his one-eyed fist.

“To make a small concession, I think the cannon is quite good. It seems to have enough power to break down a castle wall. If you use it instead of a wizard who is lacking, it will have its own effect.”

Other dwarves also helped the one-eyed man in turn.

“I agree. But I don’t think it’s a small cannon that can be held and fired with that hand. Isn’t the word that armor can be pierced limited to iron armor? Maybe it can pierce Mithral or Orichalcum?”

Bruno hesitated for a moment, then replied no.

What was the reason humans could not process Orichalcum and Mithral?

It was because if the craftsman couldn’t handle magic skillfully, it would be impossible to melt. Even forging the two minerals to change their shape by beating them was only possible after scattering the structure of the minerals containing magical energy.

Would such Orichalcum and Mithral not harbor a handful of mana and would be stunned by a shell that flew only with the explosive power of gunpowder? If it’s a very thin armor, if it’s a siege gun from the front, I don’t know if it will, but how many chances are there to meet such conditions in real battle?

“Beggars like pigs, water snakes, and lizards have poor magic and poor armament, so they must have a lot of places to use. But what about us and the dwarves? It is a weapon that will make a sound.”

“Especially the small canvas you mentioned. Who would put down the hammer and pick up a monkey’s weapon? It’s faster and more certain to swing it with a hammer than to shoot it with one shot.”

“No warrior is weak enough to carry a weapon like this. Are we a weak enough species to use such a guy as a warrior?”

“I wonder if it’s mosquito cubs.”

The dwarves burst into laughter.

“yes! If they’re all dying, they’ll be fine.”

“We don’t have to do that. If we use the same weapons as them, if we use weapons that are not affected by magical powers, we will just throw away our advantage.”

Sharp criticism poured in.

Bruno shut his mouth with a stiff expression.

I knew from experience that it was useless to say anything.

“Okay! I have nothing more to say!”

Bruno squealed and drove the guests away.

Left alone in the yard, he huffed and spoke to himself.

“Idiots! Don’t throw away practicality and become obsessed with art that no one will understand! You don’t know what a terrifying weapon this is, even if you see it with your own eyes.”

Nervousness pulled his beard.

“No matter how good Orichalcum and Mithral are, there are only a handful of them. And no matter how good the warriors are, what if they die? In the yard that continues the war of attrition with the dwarves, there is a war with mosquitoes, and now even humans are attacking? How long do you think there will be an overabundance of warriors!”

Bruno sat down on top of the cannon and sighed deeply.

He was present when the humans attacked Tishreddon.

Seeing the subspecies of the naga and the group of humans serving the naga being pierced and killed by cannonballs, I felt a sense of horror. If you don’t, even if you go out… Elves and dwarves could suffer the same fate.

So, as if running away, I left Tishreddon and returned to the peak.

He endured the shame of copying a monkey’s stuff and made a weapon called Hwapo. However, the people he cared for only laughed at him.

“It can’t go on like this. Humans are not the monkeys of the past… If we feel threatened and do not respond, we will be eaten.”

Bruno clutched his head.

“I have no choice but to show the power of the cannon more. Let’s improve it a little more and send it to the peninsula. Because there are still people fighting humans. If you send them there and show their performance, some will accept them.”

As Bruno entered the studio with such a promise, another dwarf came into the yard and stood in front of the cannon. He was one of the craftsmen among the ninety dwarves, and was Vlad’s servant.

“It’s a fire… It’ll be helpful to the elderly.”

when it is early winter.

It was the time when the expeditionary force of the Imperium of Man was about to depart.

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The capital of the human empire, Olymus.

A city that is always full of the bustle of factories.

If I had to find one thing besides the busyness, it was the heat.

Since they experimented with blast furnaces by melting iron and copper, the city was always covered in heat and gray smoke rose, so the name of the capital was tempting, and visitors said it was a city full of ashes.

However, there was a rare commotion in the ash-covered city.

The turmoil was cheers, and the cheers were accompanied by petals blowing in the autumn wind. An army returning from an expedition was passing by on the central road that divided the city center.

It was an improvement.

waaa

Shouts from the depths of the heart covered the city.

For the first time in human history, the humans who returned after trampling on the territory of a different race as warriors, not slaves, held the military flag high and walked in sync.

chuck, chuck, chuck

The procession that started from the north gate of Olymus was led by the people of the family. They wore iron armor all over their body as before the charge, but today they wore white cloaks over the iron armor.

The sun was shining and reflecting off the iron armor, so the crowd praised them as knights covered in light.

“Look! The figure of a warrior created by God!”

“Father’s offspring!”

The musketeers followed right behind the people. They were dressed in wild gray military uniforms, so there was little splendor, but the admiration of the crowd did not diminish.

“Look here!”

“hurray! Long live the Empire!”

Is it a big deal in splendor?

what are their achievements

On the contrary, there were people who raised their voice even more.

Knowing the identity of his family through rumors at first glance, I want to praise the achievements of occupying a position like a god to the musketeers composed solely of pure humans.

“Glory be to the Empire of Man!”

Even amid the cheers, their footsteps were clear.

The crowd raised their cheers even more, fearing that their voices would be drowned out by the sound of their footsteps. The children who climbed the roof of the building and threw petals scattered the leaves, worrying that they would run out of petals in the endless procession.

pop! Perbung!

The cannon, cast too late to join the expeditionary force, fired a salute.

bang! Valid!

After the salute was laid, musical instruments rang out, and the church choir sang hymns.

Their voices contained magical power, so even those who could not see the victory ceremony could hear the song clearly.

“Take it! Human!”

“Get your freedom!”

Correspondingly, the crowd kept talking.

“Man will never return to slavery!”

the beginning of the industrial revolution

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improvement ceremony.

I was at the back of the procession entering the north gate of Olymus. The main character of the bondi improvement ceremony is in the front or center, but I wasn’t. Because it’s obvious what kind of reaction there will be if I show up.

Without inspiration, I rested my chin on my fist and watched the procession.

“You don’t like it.”

Guardsman Raimondo asked.

Calliope glanced at him. It meant banning Saddam. He shrugged lightly at her warning and looked back at me for an answer.

“well.”

Of course I don’t like it.

I’ve said it before.

Why do you have to do an improvement ceremony?

“I have emphasized that there is no reason for extravagance, whether I am lacking in authority or insecure in governance, not both.”

“But, in the end, did you accept it?”

“Skadi said. Let’s have a triumphant ceremony.”

I remembered what she said.

‘Recently, the number of spies in the empire has increased considerably. It looks like they’re coming and recognizing us, but why don’t we show them the feats of the Empire? It’s a way to promote the achievements of my father.’

Achievements have already shown results, so why is it necessary?

When I objected, she gave me a definitive answer.

‘Father is leading the empire too coldly. Does it make sense that a city with hundreds of thousands of people doesn’t have a theater? Not all human beings live based on reason like their father. I’ve been running non-stop for so long, so I need to catch my breath for a while.’

I had nothing to say about that.

Certainly, as Skadi pointed out, I tended to ignore my emotions too much. Emotions to me have no value other than those of the enemy.

But humans are emotional animals.

Material abundance does not necessarily lead to happiness.

“Skadi said the improvement ceremony was a festival. okay. Not all human beings can be like me or you, so sometimes you have to have fun. So I gave permission.”

Raimondo nodded and looked at the north gate.

“Skadi made the request, but the person I like the most is Gerhard.”

I connected the time with a hawk flying over the city.

Petals were fluttering in the city center, and Gerhard led the procession. Riding a black horse, he stepped forward with his shaggy beard neatly trimmed and his chin straight.

“It would be most suitable for heaven. Considering his nickname.”

“Well, it’s because the name is a corps commander.”

After Gehard led the cavalry, musketeers, and artillery of his household, the main household members leading the imperial army, such as Zect and Titus, passed in turn.

And finally my turn came.

The joy subsided as I began to pass the North Gate.

“…”

Because the crowd that saw me was silent.

Because he showed his presence without hiding his soul.

Even people who are insensitive to magical powers should be able to see the light I emit. The light had a color like gold, and was thick enough to obscure my appearance.

Covered in light, I wore no armor on the outside. Instead, he wore a pure white robe. It was similar to the means of priestly clothes on Earth, and the pendant containing Tiamar’s soul was hidden in the garage around the neck.

The triumphal carriage slowly made its way to the imperial palace.

The wagon was large enough to carry all the guardsmen, who had increased the capacity to 15 people with me at the center, and there was room left, and 40 orcs and lizards pulled them barefoot.

“your majesty.”

A platform was made at the entrance of the imperial palace. On the podium were Gehard and the commander of the expeditionary force, who had arrived first, and the Minister of the Cabinet lined up with them.

Nuadil, the old man on the mountain, was the only member of his family who was away.

Because he didn’t want to reveal himself to the public.

He hid himself in the crowd to prevent an unexpected situation.

“Congratulations on the victory and return of Edar, the master of mankind.”

Led by the Imperial Chancellor Skadi, his subordinates prostrated themselves. Then the crowd also prostrated themselves and praised me. As I raised up each member of my household, I presented them before the multitude and announced their respective achievements and duties.

“Glory to the protector of mankind!”

The crowd of Olymus, made up entirely of humans, forgot their silence and burst into cheers again. Praise poured in for my people, the protectors of humanity I had formed.

Wow ah ah ah —!

Members of the household received praise and reacted differently.

Gerhard was drunk with glory and closed his eyes with tears, Skadina Griff smiled lightly, and Calliope calmly as always.

“Listen.”

I radiated more light and put magic into my voice.

I talked about the tasks I had accomplished so far, emphasized the existence of humans, and at the end of my speech, I revealed the goal that the empire should reach.

“That is to destroy this race from this world.”

The atmosphere inspired by the speech faded.

“You will know that I want to save humans. To save humans is to win freedom, and freedom cannot be won as long as the alien race exists, so the alien race must be destroyed.”

silence.

Consternation quickly rose on the faces of the crowd.