CH 186

Counterattack (1)

People doubted their ears.

At the end of the war, the option of opening the gate to attack the enemy was never considered.

said Baron Noel.

" That's impossible. Although they use their geographic advantage to defeat their enemies, the difference in power between the two is clear. The moment you step out of the castle gate, Cairo may suffer an irreparable blow. And even if the Kronos Empire is to be slaughtered, what advantage does Cairo have? Even so, the atmosphere of the kingdom is in turmoil due to the civil war, but I think now is the time to solidify it."

Western leaders.

They recognized Roman Dmitry's abilities.

Seeing him arrive in the West in three days, which he thought was absolutely impossible, he seemed to understand why Roman Dmitry was called the hero of Cairo.

He is a person who cannot be judged by realistic standards.

He opened his heart wide to Roman Dmitry, but nevertheless could not agree to this plan.

Flora Lawrence.

Even she, who was reluctant to speak, added strength to Baron Noel's opinion.

"For the past few days, soldiers on the Western Front have been working hard. He must have been very tired from being on the lookout for the enemy all night, but opening the gates now is suicidal."

I saw Roman.

A man who made a big difference in his life.

He clearly emphasized just how dangerous this is because he is never a nonsense person.

"The Western Front is a strategic point. Our priority here is not to kill as many Kronos Imperial forces as possible, but to keep Cairo safe. Roman Dmitry. Your offer will not be prioritized. If all the nobles of the Marquis Benedict who communicated with the Kronos Empire were sorted out, there would be no reason for the Kronos Empire to remain here. It would be a risk that would disappear on its own, but do we need to touch the hive and make the fight bigger?"

It was a valid argument.

The war is over.

As always, it was time to focus on cleaning up the aftermath of the war.

However.

"Is that really the best you guys think?"

Roman Dmitry.

I did not accept the general choice.

* * *

Western leaders.

their words.

their reaction.

was the same as the king.

On the way to the Western Front, in a magical communication with Daniel Cairo, the King responded with concern.

[ ] Will you attack the Kronos Empire as soon as it arrives on the Western Front?]

Yes.

[This is a reckless decision. Even if the Kronos Empire attacked us, we do not have the same authority to attack them. It's a completely different matter from defeating enemies with Mercury. Hoshitamtam If they attacked the Kronos Empire first, targeting the territory of Cairo, they would surely induce a conflict between countries using this incident as an excuse. Then the truth doesn't work. Regardless of who made the mistake first, the safety of the Cairo Kingdom cannot be guaranteed when the war begins.]

It was the reality of the weak.

even the same behavior.

Results differed according to the logic of force.

Although the Kronos Empire was criticized by the international community, it always invaded Cairo's borders, and Cairo never responded positively to it.

It's not that I didn't want to get revenge.

Anger rose as the people died, but staying silent was Cairo's survival strategy.

I understood.

It was a reality that a small country had no choice but to accept, but from now on, the situation was different.

"His Majesty the King. The Cairo Kingdom experienced the pain of ripping out my flesh due to the civil war. The Kingdom Army executed the treason with good cause, but the slaughter that took place in the process could only be seen as cruel in the eyes of ordinary people. We have a lot of work to do in the future for the unification of power. Once the remnants of the aristocracy are completely cleaned up, it will be up to you to decide what to do with the imperial knapus. At that time, what cause will His Majesty the King set for the people? Can you draw your sword to deal with the Kronos Empire, which has attacked directly across the border, while standing by? A slaughter without a cause cannot win the support of the people."

It was an ambiguous issue.

Kronos Empire.

They openly joined the revolt.

They invaded the borders for the Marquis Benedict, but the Kingdom of Cairo did not dare to touch them.

if so.

How did the Empire's Knapools do it?

Marquis Benedict's aristocrats declared a rebellion, so there was a justification for cleaning up, but would it make sense to organize the Knapools without actually touching the empire that led the war?

If the civil war is prolonged, the people's dissatisfaction is bound to increase.

It is said that the royal family, who is not open to speaking to the Empire, leads the massacre within the Kingdom.

"Cairo is faced with a choice. By arranging the aristocratic faction, we unified the system of power, and in the future we will not repeat the same mistakes as we did on the southern front. Now is your chance to gain the people's absolute trust. Attack the Kronos Empire. Show the wretched choices of those who joined the civil war and invaded the borders, and reveal to the world that Cairo is capable of mace. Even if our choices become a problem in the international community, there are not many opportunities to secure a cause as strong as this one."

gave strength to his voice.

Immediately after ending the rebellion.

It was an opportunity to make a change.

Roman Dmitry knew that the kingdom's temperament had to be changed in one big change, not a step change.

in a weak and weak country.

As one strong nation.

In the atrocities of the Kronos Empire, unlike before, they had to show that they were not patient.

"The Kingdom of Cairo cannot be swayed by the Empire forever. Only one time. If Cairo sets a precedent that has changed, from then on, the Empire of Kronos has no choice but to be cautious in its cross-border choices. Don't be afraid that this choice will turn into a war. If there is a war to come anyway, this might be an opportunity now, when the Kronos Empire is at war with the Kingdom Union."

beyond the screen.

The king fell into silence.

Roman Dmitry was a difficult servant.

He constantly put himself at a crossroads of choice and took on responsibilities that were difficult for him to bear.

One whole country.

It was Daniel Cairo's utopia.

Had he been drunk by Roman Dmitry?

After much deliberation, he made a decision for Cairo.

[You are right. In order for Cairo to move in the right direction in the future, it will need to prove to the people that the decision of the royal family is justified. The Kronos Empire invaded the borders. If we leave them alone after showing that they have been openly involved in the civil war, the people will think that this civil war is simply a meaningless massacre for the power of the Cairo royal family. Roman Dmitry. I will entrust the full power of this matter. Go west, and pay the price for invading the border against the Kronos Empire.]

weak king.

he showed his will.

Roman Dmitry looked up at him and performed the example of a military god.

"I take orders."

* * *

and currently.

The western leaders looked at Roman Dmitry.

When asked if that was the best, they looked complicated.

said Roman.

"Those of you who have been on the Western Front know the truth. They said that there was no point in slaying the Kronos Empire, that it would pose a danger if they left the castle gates open, and that the soldiers of the West were very tired. They mean nothing. Don't you all know? Due to the conflict with the Kingdom Union, the Kronos Empire's gaze is directed to the south, and the enemies are unable to do their best here. Moreover, the Kronos Empire we face is weaker than ever, having lost quite a few men in sieges in the last few days."

The truth that has been neglected.

heard it

He showed the truth in front of those who did not have the courage to open the gates.

"A single fact is sufficient for the real benefit of this decision. The Cairo Kingdom no longer watches the atrocities of the Kronos Empire. If you openly quarrel with the Marquis Benedict and take blood revenge on those who led the civil war, the people of Cairo can lead a different life than before. The belief that Cairo's royal family protects them. We must attack our enemies for that."

Roman's words.

People were agitated.

I found out then

Roman Dmitry had a different thought circuit from them.

Once they hoped for stability in the peace before their eyes, Cairo's hero thought of the future of a new kingdom.

The courage to open the gates.

It's not an ordinary choice.

As this has never been allowed in Cairo's history, no one hastily uttered a supportive statement.

Even so, his eyes began to burn with longing.

Roman Dmitry's words set fire to their hearts.

country-like country.

How long have you been wishing for it?

Until now, if it was not possible to unite in the torn apart power system, the situation would be different in the future.

As Roman said.

It was an opportunity.

The eyes of the leaders turned to one person, and from a certain moment on, they waited for Count Vandenberg's orders.

Count Vandenberg laughed.

The rumors were true.

Roman Dmitry was a man who drove the storm, and Cairo will have a huge change.

He said.

"So, what can I do?"

* * *

The meeting is over.

It was Roman's will.

Hearing that the pursuit team will be sent as soon as the sun rises tomorrow, Flora came out and looked up at the darkened sky.

' Roman Dmitry.'

Oh yeah.

He was a consistent man.

Even in the war with Barco, he took a method that people did not think of, and this time he showed the same appearance.

In the meantime, while studying to the point where the tactics book wore out.

Flora did not dare to attempt a counterattack like Roman Dmitry did.

thump thump.

My heart raced.

It is not rational excitement.

As a fellow human, as someone who studied tactics, I sincerely acknowledged how great Roman Dmitry was.

'I've made a lot of progress over the years. I thought it was a little different now than it was back then, but Roman Dmitry has developed so much that I can't even look up. How can I live like that? Every time I hear rumors about Roman Dmitry, I am amazed at the choices he has made and his execution skills.'

She is.

He admired Roman Dmitry.

If it hadn't been for him, I would still have lived like a flower in a greenhouse, but now I am living an independent life and creating the life of a person named Flora Lawrence.

People no longer called Lawrence's Flower.

In a situation that Flora Lawrence herself remembers, she was supremely content with reality.

past mistakes.

I still regret the immatureness of that time.

However, because of that choice, I am who I am today, so I did not intend to deny what I had done.

but.

There was a little bit of sadness.

I wanted Roman Dmitry, whom I had not seen in a long time, to recognize his change.

'Tomorrow we will face the Kronos Empire for the first time on the plains. No matter how weakened the enemy's power may be, the Kronos Empire is an opponent that cannot be taken lightly. Things may not work out as we thought, and in the worst case, we may be repulsed and the third line of deterrence may be captured. Today, let's calculate the variables that will happen on the battlefield. Just because you follow Roman Dmitry's words, you shouldn't blindly trust his words.'

Tonight.

Lots of work to do.

Flora Lawrence was planning to go directly to the war, and everything had to be prepared for him.

one mistake.

In the past, she may have chosen based on her mood, but now Flora is thorough enough to be called a perfectionist.

That was then.

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far away

Two men were seen talking under the night sky.

One was Roman Dmitry.

Another was Rodwell Dmitry.