CH 280

The Truth of Kronos (4)

A power called aura.

It was truly a revolution.

The Salamander Continent was in an uproar due to Alexander's move, and he, who had been pushed out of the succession rank, established himself as a powerful man at once.

People called Alexander the father of swordsmen.

The swordsmen who had a strong image of wearing helmets and sacrificing on behalf of wizards dreamed of becoming swordsmen in the revolution that Alexander had started.

new direction.

A cataclysm occurred.

People are no longer talking about a new future like wizards, but also aura swordsmen.

Every day.

It was like a dream.

As the first aura swordsman, Alexander had a long and successful career, but one day the topic of a battle between a wizard and an aura swordsman came up.

As a result. In the actual Dalian, the Aura swordsmen suffered a devastating defeat against the wizards.

The power of the aura was explosive, but the durability was low, and there was no way to keep up with the swift movements of the wizards.

No matter how fast it moves, after receiving a magic like 'blink' that moves the space itself, a sense of skepticism arose as an aura swordsman.

That's it.

reality was seen.

At least, the martial arts of the Jungwon Moorim that Alexander remembers were not weak enough to be attacked by wizards.

'The aura I invented is just the result of a superficial finish. At some point the trivial truths of the aura will be exposed, and the higher you go, the more wizards will rule the world. You are not Kim Pan-seok, but Alexander. In order not to lose the wealth and honor that we hold in our hands forever, we must build an area that others cannot reach.'

Living at the foot of Mt. Hundreds of thousands.

The martial arts that had been heard through rumors reached the realm of the gods.

The overwhelming force that splits the ground and collapses the sky with a single swordsmanship was an area that could not be reached with the aura he had invented.

But the magic was different.

Their power was like a natural disaster, and the more attention they received, the stronger Alexander's desire to lose power grew.

he was poor

Since I had nothing, a lust to let go of anything I had in my hand swelled like crazy.

timely.

The beings who were competing with him for succession had the power of the tower on their backs, and for Alexander, he had to choose for the future.

Is it right to continue to pursue 'Aura'?

What should be done to secure the power of not only the Kronos Empire but also the Salamander Continent?

Desire has become obsession. Turned into madness, Alexander looked up at the darkened sky and faced a new future.

-If you follow me, I will give you strength.

The devil's whispers.

that day.

Alexander dropped his sword.

Everyone remembered him as the creator of the aura, but he didn't exist as a swordsman when he ascended the throne.

* * *

Mystic asked again.

"Give me an order. Roman Dmitry is a being that must be put to death."

his words.

Agreed.

Roman Dmitry thwarted the plans of the Kronos Empire in every case, following the Cairo rebellion, the Redford Kingdom, and this all-out war.

The problem is the moment the possibility that Roman Dmitry might be a 'dimensional mover' like himself arises.

Deep in his heart, a desire that he had never known reached out his head.

'Roman Dmitry. Unlike me, do you know the real martial arts?'

always.

I dreamed in my mind

If he had mastered martial arts properly, he would have been able to create a new uproar as Alexander without borrowing the power of darkness.

Now it has become impossible.

As the years passed, dark mana flowed through his heart, but his longing for martial arts remained.

I wanted to see it in person.

What kind of weapon Roman Dmitry uses.

Where was the origin of the martial arts he had learned, and if it was the martial arts of the so-called upper clan, such as the old pavilion, Alexander could not stand his greed.

Thirst arose. Moorim took a place in his mind like a fantasy animal.

Even if you come to know martial arts now, the situation won't change, but I wanted to check to see if it was the right thing to do in choosing magic.

bowing his head.

He, too, cried out for blessings for the Second Coming of Heaven.

The existence he looked up to at that time existed as his ideal as if he had the whole world.

so that.

swallowed the truth.

He didn't want to show the truth to the beings he followed.

said Alexander.

"I agree with the execution of Roman Dmitry. However, since he defeated Shefir, Roman Dmitry became a being that could not be dealt with in a unilateral way. Mystic. Our goal is to conquer the continent and bring this world into the hands of Kronos. When that time comes, we will enjoy wealth and glory for the rest of our lives as immortal beings. No need to rush. He admits that Roman Dmitry's existence is threatening, but at best, there are limits to what the Aura Swordsman can handle. In your opinion, do you think I'm going to lose if I face Roman Dmitry myself?

" Absolutely not."

In the generation before Mystic.

Shefir existed.

And in a generation that even Shefir could not reach, Alexander survived like a monster and existed until now.

Roman Dmitry's power was overwhelming.

But.

Alexander had already reached the state of God.

Mystic and other shadows did not follow the orders of Emperor Cronus, but showed loyalty toward Alexander, who gave orders through the body of Emperor Cronus.

To the shadows, Alexander was not a harbinger of an aura.

He was a being who had already proven a new path as a human being, leading to immortality.

"Emperor Kronos has already ordered a truce. There is no way to overthrow the Emperor's orders, so for now, we will proceed with the situation as it flows. But keep in mind We have declared war on Isabel, that damn bitch, by revealing our ambitions to conquer the continent. The war will soon begin again. If the war begins as we hoped, as we envisioned. At that time, even if guys like Roman Dmitry and Isabel interfere, they will not be able to stop the millennial generation of the Kronos Empire."

The Millennium Series (千年大計).

Mystic shook her head.

Ordinary people did not know the truth.

But as Alexander said.

"I will take orders."

Sooner or later, the world will fall into the hands of Kronos.

* * *

Isabel and Roman Dmitry.

Silence lingered for a moment.

Isabel, who had revealed all the truth, said while looking at Roman Dmitry.

"The reason I revealed the truth to Roman Dmitry was not just because I knew the identity of the 'shadow'. Roman Dmitry defeated Shefir. It means that you have done something that no one in the world could have done without the manifestation of your divine power. For the sake of humanity, the Luna Kingdom needs your strength. Please help me defeat the Kronos Empire and even the hordes of evil."

her words.

It was expected.

She did not need an explanation as to why she came to see her, who was against Kronos from the other side of the truth.

the problem is.

"I don't like it."

" Are you saying that you will forsake mankind?"

"That is a different matter. If the Kronos Empire existed as Dmitry's enemies, I would drive them to ruin until the very end. But for that cause, there is no such thing as devotion to mankind. I can draw my sword for those who follow Dmitry, but I'm not a good person enough to talk about sacrifices for people I don't even know."

"We are fit for purpose. If so, is there no reason to refuse?"

Isabelle's voice rose.

actions in the past.

He believed that he and Roman Dmitry were in line with his will.

Isabel, who had been active in the dark after receiving an oracle, discovered for the first time in her life a existence named Roman Dmitry who would shoulder her duties with her.

When he ended the rebellion in Cairo, when he put an end to the rebellion of the Redford Kingdom, and even defeated Shefir in an all-out war with Kronos.

He believed that he had sent down a warrior of the gods to help him.

In order to counter the growing ambition of Kronos, the help of a strong warrior like Roman Dmitry was absolutely necessary.

By the way.

The response back was not positive.

Roman Dmitry leaned back on the sofa and spoke in a voice that was not shaken.

"Our purpose is not met. You for the world, I for personal purpose. We want to defeat the Kronos Empire. If so, I'll ask. If the Kronos Empire threatens the lives of millions of people. Can you give up their lives and cut off Alexander's head?"

" that, that."

"That's the difference. We can't go hand in hand in the first place, because we think differently at important moments. If it were me, I wouldn't hesitate at all when that moment came. With this meeting, I have no intention of making the relationship between the Luna Kingdom and Dmitry negative. We may be able to take actions that benefit each other in the direction we go, but we will not promise to destroy Kronos together until the end. That is the only promise I can make to you who have dedicated themselves to the Salamanders."

I was speechless.

Roman Dmitry.

It was something incomprehensible.

I knew it was arrogant, but I didn't expect this kind of reaction to come back even after knowing the truth about Kronos.

Isabelle said.

"Alexander is a monster who has denied the life allowed to humans. And, it is a being who has brought in a mysterious power from a world unknown to us. Can you handle him on your own? If you possess more power than we thought, your judgment will lead to ruin for mankind."

raised his voice.

her words.

conformed to common sense.

At least, he believed his words were convincing.

Roman Dmitry stood up.

Then, he looked down at Isabelle with indifferent eyes.

"It doesn't matter. No matter how strong that existence, no matter what kind of existence it was in the world beyond. It doesn't matter that much to me."

if.

Even if Alexander really lived in Jungwon Moorim.

Roman Dmitry felt no threat.

beyond the dimension.

In the Jungwon Moorim, Baek Jung-hyeok was the first in the world.

blast furnace.

Alexander's previous life, no matter how great he was, was just one of the stones that rolled under Baek's feet.

* * *

a few days ago.

When the confrontation between the Kronos Empire and Dmitry reached its climax, the kingdom of Odelia proceeded with a plan.

[two days later. The soldiers of the Kronos Empire will head to the capital of Odelia Kingdom through the 'Warp Gate'. Keep that in mind. This operation is a combined operation of the Three Kingdoms, in which the Kronos Empire, the Kingdom of Odelia, and the Kingdom of Umberto cooperate. The moment the Imperial soldiers arrived in Odelia and Umberto obtained the Kingdom Union, we laid the foundation for conquest of the continent. So, do your best to help the Empire. The future of the Kronos Empire will soon be the future of Odelia.]

beyond the screen.

Baron Charlton smiled.

After finishing the magical communication, King Odelia distorted his expression.

" It is now irreversible."

Every day, unbelievable news came from the battlefield.

Hearing that Roman Dmitry had miraculously won, I thought that if Odelia and the Kingdom of Umberto had joined Dmitry, there might have been a chance.

But he has already crossed a river of no return.

From the moment they made some kind of pact with the Kronos Empire, there was no way to reverse the relationship, no matter what the circumstances.

finally.

A decision was needed.

Knowing that he was a slave to himself, the pea-sized liver placed his top priority on survival.

I called the sub.

And then, he gave the order.

"The alliance with Kronos is a matter of life and death for Odelia. The moment they arrive in the capital, we will use the forces of the Kronos Empire to take over the Kingdom Union. Failure is not allowed. After this war is over, the history of the continent will prove that our choice was right."

Okay.

The knight showed his eyes full of enthusiasm.

There was no shame.

For the sake of the national interest, the things that the Kingdom Union had insisted on could be thrown away at any time.

and two days later.

The day of the showdown was bright.

King Odelia lined up his troops and welcomed the soldiers of the Kronos Empire who would come to the warp gate.

sure.

snugly.

beyond the white light.

The Imperial soldiers rushed in.

King Odelia, who was greeted with a bright face at first, confirmed his commander, and his expression hardened.

' surely.'

ferocious face.

It was ominous.

The commander of Kronos had his eyes as if he were looking at the enemy.

yet.

Shortly after all of the Empire's troops arrived, the ominous became a reality.

"Attack the bugs of the Odelia Kingdom! The Kronos Empire, starting with Odelia and Umberto, will conquer the Kingdom Union!"

It was then that I realized

What kind of mistake the kingdom of Odelia made.

By the time Dmitry defeated Kronos, King Odelia was faced with a dire reality.