CH 269

Cheonma Jaerim (天魔再臨) (1)

Immediately after the capture of Rascal.

Contrary to the expectations of the Kronos Empire that they would have returned to the Western Front, Roman Dmitry rather headed for Cortas, a strategic point in the eastern part of Kronos.

It served as the rear fortress of the Southern Front of the Kingdom of Cairo.

All materials and manpower moving from the Kronos Empire to the east used the Warp Gate of Cortas, and in the event of a warp gate failure, the warp gate located hundreds of kilometers away was the only means.

That's when Kronos gets heated up in pursuit.

Roman Dmitry arrived in Cortas with one person.

" Are the boundaries too strict?"

Was it around mid 30's?

The man looked anxious.

His name was Nelson, and he did not belong to Dmitry, nor was he a professionally trained combat class resource.

Nevertheless, he followed Roman Dmitry.

All other forces returned to the Western Front, but Nelson, who had been hiding nearby, headed for Cortas, leaving behind the burning Rascal.

And now.

The destination was in front of you.

With strict vigilance, said Roman Dmitry.

"From now on, I will secure the way."

seeped into the dark

Roman Dmitry approached the wall and climbed up the wall in an instant, with eye-popping movements.

There was no sound from above.

The appearance of the soldier vigilant in all directions on the wall was the same, but a rope fell down through the suffocating tension.

????????

I knew it was a signal to use the rope.

Nelson grabbed the rope and struggled to climb up, only then to see what had happened on the wall.

' The soldiers of Kronos died standing up.'

I felt my heart sink.

The soldiers standing on the alert lost their focus as they were, and Roman Dmitry seemed to have put the soldiers on purpose to delay the time of detection.

Surely there was a reason people praised it.

If it wasn't for Roman Dmitry who commissioned him, he wouldn't have been involved in this dangerous plan.

from then on.

It was a series of assassinations.

Roman Dmitry took the first steps and dealt with the supposedly guards, which allowed Nelson to enter without much risk, even in the midst of an enemy line.

This operation had to be carried out in secret.

So, Roman Dmitry did not bring his soldiers, and he sent Chris and other soldiers to the Western Front for fear that there would be a power gap during the time to move to Cortas.

Minimum 3 days.

I needed time.

If the forces of the Kingdom Union were to be destroyed before then, from then on, the fight would be really difficult.

'It's over there.'

Nelson's eyes lit up.

Finally, we reached our destination.

Since it was the most important place in Cortas, the security system was so tight that there were only a dozen soldiers at first glance.

But I wasn't too worried.

Roman Dmitry's appearance in the darkness could not be found by the soldiers' abilities, and when he revealed his existence, he immediately wiped out dozens of people.

No time to scream.

There was no time to signal.

When he realized that the person next to him had fallen, his neck had already turned in the opposite direction.

plate was laid

Roman Dmitry said, looking at Nelson.

"From now on, it's your turn."

Okay.

huge structure.

Seeing the appearance of the large warp gate, Nelson swallowed his saliva and moved forward.

* * *

Nelson's identity.

It was the warp gate engineer.

It was also called the best engineer by combining Cairo and Dmitry, and he was called up to the operation at the request of Roman Dmitry.

It wasn't compulsory.

The amount that Roman Dmitry offered as a reward for the success of the operation was really huge, and I just decided that it was worth risking my life for.

the problem is.

Whoa, whoa, who-

The emergency bell rang.

The fact that someone was manipulating the warp gate, an automatic security system alerted the intruder.

Bright lights came from all directions.

The sound of a group of people rushing to this place was heard loudly along with the creaking and creaking noises, and it was difficult for Nelson to concentrate on the work due to his pounding heart.

My hands trembled.

There was only one person who could protect him, Roman Dmitry.

There was no way for Nelson to save his life if he had been pierced.

That was then.

"Focus on your work. I will take charge of the enemies."

Roman Dmitry's voice.

took a deep breath.

this operation.

Only Roman Dmitry saw and accepted.

A person who always leads to victory in situations that people say is impossible, and takes responsibility if there is a sacrifice in the process.

So, at Roman Dmitry's words, his hands stopped trembling.

When contemplating an attractive offer, people said that Roman Dmitry was worth believing.

resumed work.

From now on, I was planning to take control of the Warp Gate.

Cut off all other coordinates connected to the Kronos Empire, and connect new coordinates.

From then on, the Warp Gate of Cortas could no longer be said to be for the Kronos Empire.

Just as Edwin Hector captured the rear positions to capture the Southern Front, so did Roman Dmitry.

The work speed was fast.

While quickly manipulating the warp gate, I heard a sound from behind that I couldn't even dare to turn around.

Kwareung.

Quiet rumble rumble.

"Roman Dmitry!"

"Attack!"

Enemies appeared.

He could hear the clash of weapons and the screams of the crowd, but Nelson clenched his teeth and never looked back.

The moment when you check out that gruesome sight. It didn't seem like it was doing the job properly. The screams continued as they worked.

As the explosion occurred, hot heat and wind blew, but Roman Dmitry blindly believed in the fact that there was no one directly attacking him.

I was out of breath.

He, who had been concentrating on his work with a red-hot face, finally looked back with a bright face.

"Successful!"

Moment.

Nelson's expression darkened with astonishment.

Beyond Roman Dmitry's reliable back.

An uncountable number of troops were torn apart and scattered on the floor.

I found out then

That one-sided massacre took place while he was working.

* * *

When we first talked about our plans.

Cairo, the leaders of the Dmitry coalition responded with bewilderment.

" Are you saying that after destroying Rascal to distract his opponents, you will usurp Cortas' Warp Gate? It's such a reckless operation. Even if we successfully carry out the operation and secure the warp gate, the difference in power will be huge in the first place, so fighting outside the walls will be at a disadvantage for us."

Kronos.

They were accompanied by hundreds of thousands of troops.

Although he trusts Roman Dmitry, attacking first when he is unable to concentrate on defense was suicidal.

Roman Dmitry said.

"I know what you are worried about. As for the objective power, Kronos is overwhelmingly superior, and Dmitry's victory that people think is to protect the Western Front from the attack of the Kronos Empire. But victory, I think, is different. I hope that the Kronos Empire will unequivocally admit defeat, rather than just be patient and self-defense because of victory over the fact that the enemies are retreating. You can't just stick to defense for that result. In the end, even if you see blood, you will have to bite the flesh of Kronos yourself and achieve clear results to terrify them."

Kronos' attitude.

I didn't like it.

Their appearance, acting as an innocent person, touched Roman Dmitry's heart.

However.

In a situation generally unacceptable, Cairo's high-ranking nobleman asked.

"It's not that we don't trust Roman Dmitry. The problem is that the war on Dmitry proved that the Kronos Empire could warp without using a warp gate. If they use the warp to directly attack Kairos or other strongholds. Then there will be chaos."

Yes. As you just said, the Kronos Empire used unknown technology that was not known to the public. But that ability is not absolute. Whether there is a limit on the number of people or a time limit. Warps that do not utilize warp gates clearly have trigger conditions. If their abilities weren't limited, they'd be better off attacking their stronghold directly without going through the Western Front in the first place. Still, to wage war on the Western Front is to prove that you are limited."

perhaps.

The Kronos Empire may have deliberately not used the warp to prove its power.

Whatever the reason.

Roman Dmitry had no intention of not doing anything for fear of an unconfirmed power.

"This war is a matter of the survival of both countries. If there is a possibility to utilize warp, we would rather need to confirm its existence on the board we are leading. Keep that in mind. We are not fighting this war to survive against the Kronos Empire from the standpoint of the weak. Equally state-to-state. To those who consider themselves rulers of the continent, we are here to prove that we are not their dogs."

It was a brutal force.

At Roman Dmitry's sharp momentum, people swallowed dry saliva.

he always

It turned the impossible situation upside down.

Since he is not a person who can utter nonsense, I was in awe of him talking about an all-out war with Kronos.

"The moment of capturing Cortas. Even as the Kronos Empire, there is no choice but to create a 'void'. Our objective is to isolate the armies of the Kronos Empire in the East and destroy them in an all-out war. We only need one win. If Cairo and the Dmitry coalition alone achieve victory in the war between the army and the army, the spark of a counterattack will spread across the continent from then on."

It was always the same.

A life that does not allow even a single retreat.

Therefore, Roman Dmitry, who was only from the baron family, has reached the present position.

on the other side of the conference room.

A man who was watching the conversation with an interesting expression asked in a serious tone.

"Can I ask you one thing?"

"Say it."

man's body.

It was the Marquis of Valentino.

A representative figure of the centrist, he became the leader of pro-Dmitry as a noble of the Cairo Kingdom.

He said.

"I always support Roman Dmitry. But only one. Promise me that you will make one new sword after this war is over. No, every time I eagerly wait for Roman Dmitry's collection, isn't it too much to not release a new product? Even if you don't give it to me and put it up for auction. If you just come up with a new sword, I will fully support Roman Dmitry-sama's operation, even by scraping away the power of the Valentino family that has not been revealed to the public."

he's true

it was a stellar

It was the Marquis of Valentino who showed a desire to collect in this situation, rather than the national dignity.

* * *

sure.

A bright light arose.

Through the warp gate, a group of troops appeared.

chuckle-

Soldiers walking in unison.

It started with the Marquis of Valentino.

He brought all of his enlisted men, followed by the Cairo Kingdom's soldiers appearing one after another.

Meanwhile, the Marquis of Valentino wore a blazer on his waist, which he had purchased from Roman Dmitry.

Just by looking at the gleaming scabbard, he could tell how much he put in the care of the Blaze.

And.

The soldiers of the Principality of Dmitry appeared.

Viscount Lawrence and Viscount Conrad accompanied the soldiers, and in an instant, a large number of troops filled up around the Warp Gate.

Compared to Kronos' hundreds of thousands of troops, it may be a shabby number.

However, when they decided to go to war, they conducted intense training under the guidance of Roman Dmitry.

By the way.

There was an unexpected person.

He was Kevin.

"I see you, my lord."

"You beat Simma."

"It is thanks to the lord who looked after you."

Leaving Dmitry.

He headed to Adelian.

I was planning to use the warp gate there, but I learned something new along the way.

The soldiers of the Principality of Dmitry are waiting at Roman Dmitry's orders.

After capturing the Warp Gate of Cortas, he was told that he would go straight there, so Kevin naturally chose to join.

The reunion was short.

it should have been okay

Roman Dmitry shifted his gaze and raised his voice towards the troops waiting for his command.

"From now on, we will devastate eastern Kronos with Cortas as the starting point. May the Kronos Empire be angry at our actions. As a start, scour Cortas right now and kill all the enemies you find!"

people fell

The soldiers spread out in an instant, showing a ferocious momentum.

Eastern Kronos.

The strategic point of Cortas.

It didn't take a single day for the place to be completely captured.

And the next day.

The Duke of Bamford received the news.