Past Life 2nd Class 9 Warlock - Chapter 263



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Chapter 263

Episode 263: Shaking Dongbuk-myeon

A sudden civil war and invasion by three kingdoms.

The King faction and the noble faction had limited options in the current situation, so there was little agitation.

However, the story was different in the case of centrists who did not belong to any faction and maintained neutrality.

The era of peace has ended and we have entered a period of turmoil.

In times like these, just one mistake can cause you to lose everything.

It was not just a civil war, but even other royal palaces were involved in the war, which further aggravated the confusion.

It was a crucible of chaos, but the lords in the northwest and south were at least okay.

In order to stop Peres and Yata, the royal family and the king’s faction sent a large army and established a front line, so everyone regained the will to fight with honor.

However, unlike him, the lords of the northeast were at a loss as to which choice to make.

“Damn it! what? Form a defensive line and bide our time?”

“How is this different from telling yourself to destroy yourself?”

The nearby lords who had gathered in a hurry were furious.

The royal order given by the king was to conscript troops to build a defense line and defend the territory.

However, compared to sending large-scale troops to the northwest and south to send reinforcements to block the enemy, there was no sound of the kingdom’s regular troops coming to the northeast for support.

Moreover, according to sources, there were also rumors that the royal family and the king’s faction had abandoned the northeast.

“Isn’t there a large army of the noble faction? If they come as reinforcements… … .”

“Aren’t they at war with Count Agnes?”

“No matter what, how can I fight against so many armies alone? “That’s right, he’s an earl, but wasn’t he a baron until recently?”

At his words, all the lords around him clicked their tongues and looked at him pitifully.

“Viscount Wills, how can you preserve your family if you are so deaf?”

“What do you mean?”

“They say the known number of undead is 200,000! “With such an absurd troop size, he is definitely an 8th class archmage!”

“Aren’t rumors bound to be exaggerated?”

“Uh-huh! Interest! Why would the noble faction take the risk of gathering such a huge army? “Isn’t it obvious that if you make a mistake, the existence of the noble faction will become a problem?”

Everyone shook their heads with frustrated expressions.

He is the only one who doesn’t know what everyone else knows.

Everyone sighed and wondered what choice to make in the current situation.

Because the existence of the territory depended on one choice.

* * *

Dongbuk-myeon in chaos.

The entire northeastern region could be in danger from the Envion Kingdom’s large army, and the seriousness of the current situation was conveyed to Hill Frame.

Yukiel is at war with the entire noble faction, and nearby kingdoms are taking advantage of this opportunity to wage war of aggression.

Letan, who felt something unusual about him, quickly requested a meeting with Count Iolier and Count Vallière.

As the situation was urgent, the three counts decided to meet at the halfway point between the three families without any consideration of who would take precedence.

The three counts gathered in a small villa in a small baronial territory and chatted quickly.

“So, what do you think, Count Hillframe?”

The first to speak was Count Vallière.

At his question, Count Iolier also turned his head and looked at Letan.

Letan felt the gazes of the two and continued speaking while clenching his fists.

“What do you think of this war?”

“hmm… … . “Which one do you mean?”

“Countess Agnes.”

Hearing Letan’s words, Denji Vallière crossed his arms and made a perplexed expression.

“The opponent is the entire noble faction and several legions. “No matter how hard it is, it will be difficult.”

I am well aware of his powerlessness.

I felt it keenly because of the previous war.

However, at that time it was only 200,000 at most.

The army gathered by the noble faction is a large army numbering in the millions.

No matter how much he did it, it was hard to believe that he could handle all those troops on his own.

Looking at him skeptically, Letan continued speaking with his eyes sparkling.

“Still, what do you think will happen if Count Agnes defeats the large army of the noble faction?”

“… … .”

“When I first saw him, he told me he was a class 3 warlock. It’s been less than three years. And now he has become something absurd.”

“… … .”

“He may seem unexpected and driven by his mood, but he is very meticulous. “No matter how outrageous he said, he never once failed to follow it.”

At Letan’s serious words, the other two counts frowned and smoothed their rough beards.

As Letan said, he has always said, ‘I do it because I can.’

He was always confident, and I never saw him look anxious.

It’s as if whatever happens will happen the way you think.

‘If he really wins… … .’

The noble faction disappears.

The royal family may defeat its political opponents, but the kingdom is difficult to protect.

Divided into pieces by the three invading kingdoms, or gather the last resistance for Belkart’s revival… … .

“… … !”

“No way you!!”

As if they realized something, the two counts looked urgently at Letan.

Letan looked at the two and slowly raised the corner of his mouth.

“Depending on his intentions, the dynasty may change.”

“does not make sense! Do you think that is possible? “That’s what brought us to this point!”

“If he defeats the noble faction alone, what about the other three kingdoms?”

“… … .”

“He will be able to lead the resistance and drive out the three kingdoms. Maybe we could go the other way and engage in a war of conquest.”

“Well, what is that…” … .”

“What will public sentiment be like when that time comes? He will be the hero who saves the kingdom, and if he puts his mind to it, he can even start a new dynasty.”

The two counts froze for a moment when they saw Letan’s sparkling eyes.

If it really happens, it’s not impossible.

However, the key question is whether he can win against the noble faction.

At that time, Count Iolier, who had been listening quietly, spoke with a serious expression.

“If that’s the case, it might be possible. “But there is one thing you overlooked.”

“What is that?”

“It’s his nature. “Is there any reason for a great man who likes to have fun, who is too bothersome to work as a lord to leave everything to his servants, to wear a crown?”

This is definitely correct.

He hates troublesome things the most.

However, Letan secretly smiled at Count Iolier’s words.

“Is there any difference between a lord and a king?”

“… … ?”

“All the important positions in central politics can be left to subordinates. Since you’re undead, you don’t have to commit corruption, and you don’t have to leave your seat when you get old. In other words, we can nip corruption in the bud and bring about revival in the kingdom.”

“her! Are you saying we are leaving the government to the undead!?”

“Is there anything you can’t do when managing a territory? It could be a very ideal kingdom with internal integrity and care for its people. Of course, the two of you will be recognized as contributors to founding the country, and the family will become even wealthier.”

Add a home to a home.

It’s just a delusion.

This is something that should never be done.

“But what if he doesn’t want to?”

In response to Count Iolier’s question, Letan smiled slightly and nodded.

“That’s fine as is. His territory is already extraterritorial. Also, he previously told me that his goal is to create a megacity like a free trade city. To achieve this, we are opening a water trade route.”

“Keep talking.”

“When everything is over, he is a huge burden to the royal family. He has turned his back on public sentiment and has no means to keep him in check, so he will definitely try to destroy Belkart from within Belkart in the form of a principality. “He will gladly accept it because it fits his goal of creating a free trade city.”

“I guess so.”

“Well then, we can all leave with him then. You can create a new principality, or you can group everyone’s territories and introduce a chairman system like Polpen. No matter what decision you make, your family will prosper rather than remain as a great noble on the outskirts of Belkart.”

Binding all four counties to create a free trade city?

Vallière is quite far away, so if it were built including all the territories within it, it would not be the size of a single ‘city’.

But what if we could build a huge metropolis like Polfen on that scale?

There is nothing to worry about as there are hundreds of thousands of undead in the workforce.

If you look at the architectural style of the castle of the Countess of Agnes, it has a unique aesthetic sense.

The two counts, who roughly pictured the scene in their minds, swallowed their dry saliva and asked back urgently.

“So, what did you have in mind? “What can we do?”

“We need to raise an army.”

“There’s not enough room for the three of us.”

“Why three? We need to rally all the lords of Dongbuk-myeon and raise a resistance army. “Didn’t the royal family give you a good cause?”

“… … !”

All of the kingdom’s regular troops were concentrated in the northwest and south to block Peres and Yata.

However, Dongbuk-myeon did not support any troops.

I just say, ‘Just stop it yourself.’

It can be said that he virtually abandoned Dongbuk-myeon.

Due to this decision by the royal family and the royal faction, the majority of lords in Dongbuk-myeon would have resented the royal family.

Also, if you don’t want to be defeated individually, you have to work together, so it will be easy to persuade them.

However, there was one problem with that.

“It won’t be easy. There is still a large army of the noble faction, and everyone will think that the odds of victory are with the noble faction.”

“What are you talking about?”

“What I’m saying is that they may not be willing to come forward for fear of retaliation from the noble faction. “Even if you want to help Count Agnes, you can’t.”

“Why are the resistance fighters from Dongbuk-myeon helping him?”

“… … ?”

“This is the plan he laid out. Then he will be able to defeat the noble faction alone. The resistance is literally meant to stop Elbion’s advance. First of all, shouldn’t we live too?”

The two counts looked at him in surprise at Letan’s words.

I only saw him as young, but he’s pretty, isn’t he?

According to what he said, there is no risk.

Even if the aristocratic faction wins, it is nothing more than Northeastern-myeon joining forces to sustain itself.

If Yukiel defeats the noble faction, then all the lords in Northeastern will support Yukiel.

Then, using him as a stepping stone, you can place Yukiel as the leader of the resistance and drive out the enemies.

Of course, that’s only if he can really win against the noble faction.

“Is it really possible?”

Letan nodded at Count Vallière’s words.

“It was probably all planned, starting with heading to the royal capital. “When I think about the person I’ve seen so far.”

“Right. Then we do our job.”

With those words, the three counts stood up.

Whether Yukiel wins or loses, he must rally the troops in the northeastern region.

If you keep paying attention like this, you will most likely be defeated individually.

‘If I really win… … .’

From then on, the hegemon appears.

You will be able to carry out a massive counterattack with the monster on your back.

The three counts set out to unite the power of Dongbuk-myeon and rally the forces that would put him on the throne.

To survive this difficult situation and become a public servant of the new kingdom, gaining wealth and honor.