CH 203

wheel of fortune (3)

A week ago.

During her stay in Kairos, Flora Lawrence spent time with a tactics professor who had once taught her.

widely.

One step ahead of pawn.

Flora Lawrence, who tried to press aggressively, said without taking her eyes off the chessboard.

"Soon after the battle at Kairos, Roman Dmitry headed to Benedict Castle in the name of killing the rebels. In the end, it was a judgment that quickly put an end to the rebellion, but in fact, there were a lot of risk factors in that judgment. It is a bold and very dangerous decision to define the nobles of the Marquis Benedict as a rebel group and at the same time arrest the head of the Imperial faction. It will have the effect of temporarily deterring the Imperial faction from intervening in the civil war, but if the battle at Benedict Castle had been prolonged, the Imperial faction would certainly have intervened in the civil war."

It was a kind of revival.

One storm passed.

I slowly reviewed a series of situations.

Rather than convincing myself that the process was right by looking at the results, I analyzed the process that produced the result once again.

The professor blocked the movement of the phone.

Also, the gaze inside the glasses did not deviate from the chessboard.

"There is truth in your words. only 3 days. If only that much time had been delayed, the civil war in Cairo would have changed in a different way than it is now. However, Roman Dmitry's judgment was bold and well-founded. He secured a weapon called 'Phoenix Horse Tower', which the rebels did not expect, and deliberately drove it into the castle under the belief that Benedict Castle could be captured. What he meant was clear. Knowing that the war would be prolonged if we gave our enemies a variety of options, we deliberately forced them to choose what they thought was advantageous."

widely.

Attempt to counterattack with Knight.

Raising her glasses, she glanced at Flora.

"There is a difference between recklessness and boldness. The fact that the Kronos Empire intervened and continued the plan without wavering meant that Roman Dmitry was confident in his plan. And that was the difference between the success and failure of the plan. Benedict's rebels fell futilely sooner than they possessed.

"Then what do you think of the judgment that opened the gates? Although it is a decision to set a precedent that Cairo will not suffer, the cost of failure is very fatal. I've already cleared up the rebels and produced the most ideal result. Would it have been necessary to endanger the Western Front?"

"I agree that it is a risky choice. If we had lost the battle outside the gates, our previous victories would have been meaningless."

The words moved intricately.

While exchanging fierce battles, he analyzed tactics in his head.

"But again, Roman Dmitry's judgment came from strong convictions. Confidence that he can handle the same variables as the Gustavo Knights Commander. In addition, Kronos' power was easily judged by the conflict with the Kingdom Federation, so if he could gain an edge in power, the variable would be less than when he suppressed the rebels.

widely.

The professor's words put pressure on Flora Lawrence.

It was disadvantageous at first, but it took the form of eating the opponent sooner or later.

Flora. In this war, from beginning to end, Roman Dmitry's bold judgment shone. It is a realm of experience that is arguably inaccessible from books, but Roman Dmitry skillfully led the war to his will. To be honest, it's an embarrassing move. As a result, everything seemed like a trick, but in reality, they were dangerous decisions that could have fallen into the abyss at the moment of slipping even a little. Apart from the perfection of tactics, this war can also be said to be a version created by Roman Dmitry's personal abilities."

widely.

The advance of the Queen.

put the opponent in a corner.

"checkmate."

In a country surrounded by enemy horses, Flora Lawrence acknowledged her defeat by laying the king down.

* * *

space left alone.

Flora Lawrence stared intently at the chessboard.

The odds of winning against the tactics professor were half and half, but he couldn't concentrate on chess because he was analyzing Roman Dmitry's tactics.

" It's an area that cannot be learned through books."

Professor's words.

I couldn't readily accept it.

Flora Lawrence didn't know about Roman Dmitry's life.

Since it was the person he once wanted to be his spouse, I inquired around him to find out what kind of person Roman Dmitry was.

There was no basis for the experience the professor said.

Roman Dmitry apparently lived a life far from the battlefield, and suddenly turned into a new person without any spur of the moment.

if so.

"Is it the realm of talent?"

There was no other way to explain it.

Roman Dmitry's walk.

From the battle with Barco to the Southern Front and the uprising in the northeast area.

Flora Lawrence took the issues that made Cairo a buzzword as a textbook for tactical study.

I got goosebumps.

At first I was simply admiring what Roman Dmitry had done, but the more I opened my eyes, the more absurd he was.

Especially on the southern front, the move was perfect from start to finish.

The actions that Edwin Hector saw and made a momentary judgment on of Edwin Hector's intention to occupy the Warp Gate played a decisive role in the Cairo Kingdom's reclaiming of the Southern Front.

Meanwhile, Flora Lawrence studied really hard.

Studying the tactics of historically known great men, I learned that Roman Dmitry was not defeated by them.

'How can Roman Dmitry always make good decisions on a battlefield where his life is at stake? After the war, I'm sure he was right, but I wouldn't have made the same decision at the time.'

she too.

I was at a crossroads of choice.

As Daniel Cairo struggled to stay on the Western Front when he promised a promotion, her work with Roman Dmitry left her in turmoil.

If you think about it, what was the reason you went to the Western Front?

Not just taking risks, he was convinced that in Cairo it was the best place for his development.

By the way.

Is it still the same?

no.

The more I think about it, the more I look back on the past.

It showed what was the right choice.

'Let's exclude human relationships and choose the best for our own development.'

if so.

There was no need to worry any more.

* * *

a week after that.

party day.

In a sparsely populated park, Flora Lawrence met her father.

Flora. Come back to the Iman family."

Viscount Lawrence.

With a slightly heated face after drinking alcohol, he said the sincerity he had suppressed.

"At first, I wanted to support you with anything you want to do. It was a very irresponsible decision as a father to let you bear the burden of the family, and I sincerely cheered you on because you do not know why you want to study tactics. By the way, do you know how anxious I am every time the Kronos Empire invades the border? Just in case something happened to you, this father did not have a good day."

Western Front.

People call it the dead line.

Although it is a place that others try to avoid, Flora Lawrence proudly chose the West of her own will.

My heart burned.

It was never easy to endure as a woman on the battlefield, and when I think of Lawrence's Geum Ok-yeop suffering hardships, tears keep coming to my eyes.

So, reluctantly, he tried to establish a friendly relationship with Dmitry.

If anything happened, I knew that Lawrence alone would not be able to solve the problem.

I saw Flora.

As a father, I couldn't watch her anymore.

"I will not stop you from doing what you want to do. I will not force you to marry by arrangement, nor will I tell you to live like other women of noble families. but. Please only stay within the distance that this father can run in a month."

said the truth.

Flora knew her father's heart.

However, he could not go back into the greenhouse.

father. I had a lot of experience on the Western Front. When I was living in Lawrence, it felt like the Northeast was the whole world, but in reality, it wasn't at all. the northeast area. No, Cairo. They are nothing more than nothing in the Salamander Continent. The moment the Kronos Empire makes up its mind and declares war, we have no choice but to watch our homes burn and people die."

plants in the greenhouse.

I grew up seeing only the good in a limited environment.

If I had lived like I did then, I would have closed my eyes and ears and turned away from reality, but Flora couldn't live like that.

I saw and heard a lot.

this world.

The ever-changing situation hinted that peace would not last long.

"War has already become a reality. The signals that occur all over the continent are telling us that it is a problem that cannot be ignored by ignoring it. father. How would Lawrence act when that time comes? In the battle against Barco, we couldn't protect ourselves, so we borrowed the power of Roman Dmitry, but when the war breaks out, we can't find a force to lean on like we did back then. Because the Kronos Empire wants to conquer the continent. We will destroy all forces that oppose them."

faced reality.

Without turning away, he looked straight ahead.

in the trials to come.

Flora Lawrence wanted herself to do something.

"So, even for that time, I need to experience as much as possible and develop further."

Flora ."

Leaving Kairos.

have already made a decision

Flora Lawrence said in a firm voice as she looked at her father, who looked sad.

"I am planning to join the army of Dmitry."

* * *

next day.

When the aftermath of the party had not yet subsided, a situation occurred that made Dmitry excited.

Flora Lawrence's visit.

Chris looked at her and looked embarrassed.

" If I'm not mistaken, are you saying that you want to join Dmitry's army as an adviser now?

"Yes, that's right."

It was a bold statement.

Beyond that, Flora Lawrence added:

"What I want is Roman Dmitry-sama's direct army. The presence of a staff member will be absolutely necessary in the war to come, and I am sure that I am the person the Dmitry family needs if I have experienced war on the Western Front. I have no intention of telling you to treat me like a woman from a noble family. If you put me to good use as a staff member, I will risk my life to devote myself to Dmitry."

Chris scratched his head.

unexpected situation.

Flora's whereabouts are not a matter for her to discuss, so she said in a slightly firm voice.

"Entering Dmitry's army is not a matter for me to judge. Please wait here. I can report to the lord and convey my intentions, but I cannot be sure that he will accept you."

I know.

Flora responded bluntly.

Chris turned around.

I reported this to Roman Dmitry, but his reaction was not as expected.

"Flora Lawrence is a useful resource. If you accept it as a staff member, I will definitely do my part."

Battle in the West.

She proved her worth.

In a situation where the West could collapse if Kronos' attack was wrong, the judgment that dealt with the wizard quickly led Cairo to an advantage.

Not only that, but it also reinforced Roman Dmitry's opinion.

Thanks to this, Roman Dmitry was able to push his own ideas with ease, and it was an opportunity to rethink Flora Lawrence, whom he once had a bad view.

There was no prejudice.

Although there was a past, Roman Dmitry judged people based on what he saw and felt.

Current Flora Lawrence.

He was definitely a useful character.

Moreover, since he was from the northeast region, it was not an easy task to find enough resources from a limited workforce.

"However, getting her into the Dmitry army is a different matter. Tell Flora. next week. If you join the training schedule and prove that you are a good fit for Dmitry-kun, then I will accept you formally."

Okay.

Chris took orders.

So Chris came out.

Ordinary people would see Roman Dmitry's words as consent, but his thoughts were a little different.

" Does that mean you're actually saying no?

Dmitry's training.

Perhaps, it's a bit of a tough time for Flora Lawrence to get through.