Past Life 2nd Class 9 Warlock - Chapter 252



Only Krnovel

Chapter 252

Episode 252: Negotiation

After Yukiel leaves.

All the nobles in the capital spent their days racing against time.

The king’s faction gathered their troops and summoned them to the royal capital, worried that the noble faction, who had rebelled against Yukiel’s unstoppable actions, would turn their swords against the royal family.

The noble faction also raised armies in their respective territories with great anger and prepared for a huge war.

Meanwhile, the moderates watched the trend and returned to their respective territories to conscript troops to prepare for any emergency.

“I will report to you.”

“Okay, what do you think?”

“We are advancing recklessly. They say that even if you surrender, they will be mercilessly exterminated.”

“What about Youngjimin?”

“Young Ji-min is not being touched at all. “It is only the regular army that he slaughters.”

Marquis Arha nodded at his subordinate’s report.

Even if his goal was a corpse, he would not kill Young Ji-min.

If you do that, you will lose the cause and the public sentiment itself.

‘His strength will not be intact.’

The assassination failed and all the mages of the Eye of Truth died.

However, unless they were scarecrows, they would have done quite a bit of damage.

It is true that its power is extraordinary, but it probably has its limits.

“So, what is his military power?”

“that is… … .”

The marquis’ subordinate hesitated for a moment.

This is because I could not believe what was reported.

The Marquis of Arha frowned as he looked at his embarrassed expression.

“Tell me.”

“It’s hard to believe, but it’s said to be close to 200,000.”

“… … !?”

Marquis Arha’s eyes widened as if they were torn apart, and he wondered if he had heard wrong.

“some… … . “What?”

“It’s a 200,000 army.”

What kind of absurd thing is this?

Clearly, his undead army numbered less than 100,000 before he went to subdue the Ers Plain.

But out of nowhere, an army of 200,000 people?

‘No way… … .’

I thought it was a few thousand at most.

I thought it wouldn’t exceed 50,000 at most.

But, let alone a smaller number of troops, isn’t there twice as many troops?

“Is this information clear?”

“yes. Instead of hiding their troops, they are marching with hundreds of thousands of troops as if to show off their power.”

“… … .”

The confirmed number is 200,000.

In the worst case, it could be more than that.

Considering the level of undead he saw in the palace, he would not be an ordinary undead.

‘No, you showed off?’

There are only two reasons for showing it off rather than hiding it.

Since I have this many troops, I want you to be fully prepared and buy time to reorganize the army and create undead.

Under normal circumstances, I would have thought it was the latter.

However, considering the last conversation I had with him in the royal capital, it is highly likely that it is the former.

Considering his arrogance and unconventional actions, this is not unreasonable.

‘It’s a monster.’

He is the worst opponent.

He is also good at psychological warfare.

If all of this is a plan to buy time, he must be a creepy person.

“I didn’t just say that.”

It’s a fight where if you lose, it’s over, and even if you win, you’re sure to suffer enormous damage.

I did not say that it was okay to bring in foreign powers for nothing.

Even if we win the war and kill him, it is a problem.

Because the King faction will not just sit back and watch this opportunity.

“This is so… … . “I’m really going to have to give it my all.”

We may really need to bring in foreign powers.

Other kingdoms must advance slowly starting from the border so that the eyes of the king faction will not turn to the noble faction.

“Tell all the nobles in its path to abandon their fiefs and gather in the County of Shenton, and forcibly gather the serfs and some citizens of the fiefdom to form an army.”

“You mean Young Ji-min? Then the public sentiment… … .”

“They are the ones who rule the territory. “He must have that much sense.”

I’m not looking forward to their fighting power.

I just need an arrow holder to consume that guy’s magic energy.

“I will tell you that. By the way, when do you plan to leave the royal capital?”

A confusing situation.

To prepare for any emergency, the royal faction’s troops are gathering in the royal capital.

In the current situation where one cannot predict the future, the royal road was dangerous.

If you make a mistake, you could become a prisoner of the king’s faction.

The Marquis of Arha narrowed his eyes and looked at the royal palace.

“I guess we’ll have to go soon. “Finish the negotiations with the king.”

* * *

A royal palace filled with chilly silence.

Henry Belcarte, sitting on the throne, let out a small sigh.

“200,000…” … .”

A small and shabby force to deal with the entire noble faction.

However, if there are 200,000 elite knights, it is a completely different story.

Depending on how you operate your military, you can successfully wage a decisive battle.

Besides, isn’t the military commander a class 8 great mage?

“It may be a little extreme, but an opportunity is an opportunity.”

It doesn’t matter which of the two wins.

If Yukiel wins, it’s good to be able to wipe out the noble faction, and if he loses, it’s good to have less worries.

No, Henry Belcarte rather hoped that he would be defeated.

Considering his military strength and status, the noble faction would not have won even if they won.

There is nothing to fear from the aristocratic faction that is already dying.

If you go then, there is no need to defeat the noble faction.

It doesn’t matter if you embrace them with tolerance and magnanimity.

The aristocratic faction at that time would have been busy trying to clean things up, let alone keeping the royal power in check.

‘The problem is the surrounding kingdom… … .’

There’s no way I can stay still.

This is an opportunity to easily secure territory, but there is no way you can just watch.

If there is no justification, we will intervene by creating one.

“Still, I guess we’ll have to send an envoy first.”

It would be best if it could be resolved politically.

It may be quite a lot to ask, but it is better than having your country devastated by an invasion.

It was at that time that he narrowed his eyes, calculating the future situation.

“Your Majesty, the Marquis of Arha has heard.”

“I guess you came here to make a deal. “Come on in.”

His purpose was obvious.

It’s probably because the back of my head is sore before fighting a big war.

At that time, when the king adjusted his posture and waited leisurely, the Marquis of Arha walked confidently with sharp eyes.

“I come to see your Majesty.”

“Are you still in the royal capital? “I thought you were taking steps towards something big.”

“Even if you go, shouldn’t you say hello to His Majesty?”

Hearing Marquis Arha’s words, the King shrugged his shoulders and snorted.

“No more nonsense, just tell me the purpose of entering the palace.”

“Let’s lift weights together.”

“Isn’t that story already over? “The royal family will not intervene.”

“He is the one who wants to fight against the entire noble faction alone. If the noble faction is defeated by any chance, will you be able to handle it?”

“… … .”

“Then he will be holding your Majesty’s lifeline. “If his heart changes, the dynasty can change.”

Hearing Marquis Arha’s words, Henry frowned with a small sigh.

Although Yukiel said he has no desire for power, you never know when his mind may change.

Considering that, it is right to eliminate them in advance when there is an opportunity.

However, in doing so, nothing is gained from Belkarte’s point of view.

It just wastes national power and loses territory to neighboring countries.

“You and the noble faction can kill him. Why is he insecure?”

The Marquis of Arha frowned as he watched the king shrug his shoulders and provoke.

“Won’t you regret it?”

“Marquis, don’t you know? “I have no choice but to do this.”

“… … .”

“Let me give you some advice. “It’s not about fighting monsters.”

“… … .”

“When things turn out like this, we have no choice but to respond. “In all likelihood, the families of the deceased ministers will take the lead and set the tone.”

“Because you did it?”

“Make them a scapegoat and compromise accordingly. “It is beneficial to you and to Belkart.”

Hearing the king’s words, the Marquis of Arha shook his head with an absurd smile.

‘I guess I’ll compromise well.’

Not only is he an aristocrat, but he is also thinking about war with other countries.

It is obvious that they will try to go all the way to get more bodies somehow.

“It also depends on his heart. As if he could hold your Majesty’s lifeline.”

“… … .”

Henry Belcarte’s expression hardened.

The Marquis of Arha also glared coldly at the king.

The king seemed to have already decided.

He said he would seize this opportunity even if it meant having to fight against the noble faction.

In that case, saying more would only make my mouth hurt.

“I understand your Majesty’s intentions. So let me get to the point.”

“Say it.”

“If you don’t want to intervene, then don’t intervene until the end. “I came to get that confirmation.”

“As I already said, I have no intention of getting involved.”

“Please confirm with an official document with the national seal. “Can’t a verbal promise change depending on the situation?”

I already expected it.

The king had no hesitation in writing an official document stating that he would not attack the aristocratic faction.

I don’t know what I’ll do if I don’t give him a definite answer through an official letter.

After receiving the official document with the Great Seal, the Marquis of Arha raised the corner of his mouth and looked at the king.

“Just as Your Majesty advised me, may I also offer advice to Your Majesty?”

“Tell me.”

“Things will not go according to the wishes of His Majesty and the King’s faction. Belkart will be devastated by invasions from neighboring countries and will have to prepare for a great war.”

At the words of the Marquis of Arha, the king’s expression turned cold and he looked down at him with a cold gaze.

“Marquis, let internal matters end internally. “The moment foreign powers are brought in, the nobles will become traitors.”

The Marquis of Arha calmly received the king’s cold gaze and shrugged his shoulders.

“Will they remain silent if their convictions remain silent?”

“marquis!”

“More than anything! That is Count Agnes’ purpose.”

“What does that mean?”

“Striking the noble faction is merely a means to a plan. “The real goal is to wage a great war against the invading kingdom.”

“… … !”

“If the war situation is not good, he can always abandon his territory and leave. But, will Belkarte be able to do that?”

“… … .”

“Your Majesty and the King’s faction will be very busy due to this uproar. Think about it deeply. “Then, I will leave my thoughts.”

The Marquis of Arha bowed his head to the king with courtesy, then turned around and left the palace.

The king could not bear to open his mouth as he looked at his cold back.

As Marquis Arha said, considering Yukiel’s purpose, it is more than enough.

‘Damn… … .’

We didn’t proceed with the work as we had discussed in private in the first place.

Although the content of the conversation we had at that time and his actions were the same, the process was very different.

If that is his real purpose, the throne and the very existence of Belkart are at stake.

“What should I do?”

No matter what you choose, the future is bleak.

If you turn him into an enemy, you gain nothing, and if you just watch, you may end up having to go to war with the entire surrounding kingdom.

Isn’t it like riding on the back of a rampaging tiger?

“I can only hope that the noble faction wins.”

That’s best.

I wanted him to die in this war.

So that things don’t get any bigger and you can only get the right amount of benefit.

“I guess I’ll have to give something big.”

It had to be resolved politically.

If he doesn’t invade in the first place, he has no justification.

We had to make it possible for neighboring countries to benefit more than if they went to war.

Only then will we be able to eliminate the very beginning of the great war.