All Power Wizard Episode 202
With 20,000 troops, crossing the walls of Diradian would have been very easy.
According to the emperor’s wishes, he could have captured the capital within three hours and returned to Leverdine.
It definitely had to be that way.
but.
“Do you see it? “It’s all over now.”
The results were different.
10 minutes.
The time it took for the Sky Mountain ogres to push out the Reinark Empire army.
The imperial army had to retreat to avoid the ogres pushing in from the front.
In order to prevent the far-off damage of ‘annihilation’, it was necessary to decide on a temporary retreat.
Ten minutes later, the ogres returned to Sky Mountain.
At that time, the east gate was already firmly closed.
And then the tide turned.
Even outside.
Even inside.
The situation was completely tilted.
The Crusade Division that entered the capital with the emperor did not take over the palace… … .
I became a prisoner.
With the emperor.
“There is no need to look far for the cause of defeat. Because it belongs to you, Emperor.”
When the emperor heard that Leverdain was dangerous, he buried himself without considering the possibility of an ‘allied force’.
We were caught up in imperialism and did not know the value of the name ‘together.’
That is defeat.
“Two things really bother me.”
The emperor spoke as he looked at the imperial soldiers who had retreated to the rear, tied with ropes on the wall of the East Gate.
“The first is to talk like you know me very well.”
“second is… … . “I don’t want to admit it, but my godfather was right.”
“What does that mean?”
“Academy graduation day. One day, he insisted that you be killed because you would pose a great threat to the future of the empire. “I didn’t listen to what my godfather said at the time, but it turned out to be true.”
“So, do you regret not listening to that?”
” at all.”
The emperor laughed bitterly.
There was no emotion like regret in that smile.
“Have you ever seen a child throw away a toy because he thought he might get hurt if it got hit by the edge of the toy?”
Just as the most delicious food is saved for last.
For him, it was all still part of the game.
But, the game is over.
“You got stuck on the corner of that toy.”
“… … Right.”
The emperor laughed again.
This time, he was smiling because it was really fun.
The emperor who thought he would devour the world was ridiculous.
The only result of revealing the ambition to unify the continent was this.
and… … .
“You haven’t answered my options yet. Would you rather bend or break?”
Because I found it funny that I couldn’t answer among the options without a correct answer.
“This is what it felt like when the Pope was dying.”
The emperor muttered in a very low voice, nodded and said.
“I’m going to break.”
He was a man whose beliefs were more important than his life.
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The 8,000 armed cavalry led by Crown Prince Tan Perna succeeded in advancing to Leverdine.
In the end, Leverdine could not be captured.
Although there were no 20,000 defense troops guarding the front lines, the empire still boasted of its health.
I could not hear the long-awaited news of the fall of Leverdine.
Other news that would cause an uproar on the continent spread all over the place.
as soon as.
［Lynark Empire fails to capture Di Redian.］
[Emperor taken prisoner]
These two pieces of news were enough to freeze the entire continent.
“… … Is that really true?”
“How could that happen…?” …
“Oyota and Perna. And I heard that the Wizard’s Tower helped the Rhedian Kingdom?”
“It’s not just that. According to the story, towards the Reinak Empire camp.
“They said ogres came in.”
“Ogre? What are you talking about’? Was it simply bad luck?”
They overturned the overwhelming difference in power, so much so that there was no need to estimate victory or defeat.
Some people blamed the ogre and said it was a fluke.
Someone said that he was punished for being greedy.
The bards even sang a song, saying it was a miracle from Ledian.
What is certain is that it makes for a great story for anyone who needs something to chew on.
This defeat of the empire was a tragedy for some.
It became a comedy to some.
The nobles who insisted that they should be the first to bow before the Reinark Empire had no choice but to keep their mouths shut and gnash.
The nobles who insisted that we must fight resolutely raised their voices, thinking that this was the time.
“then… … . Are there no more imperial wars?”
“of course! The emperor has been captured by the enemy, what kind of a freezing war is this?
“I expected this to happen!”
“Well, then! “What happens to the emperor who is said to have been taken prisoner?”
“Well, it’s such an unprecedented thing that it’s hard to find a precedent… … . But, should I kill him? They will sell it to the Empire for a lot of money. If not, the Rhynark Empire would threaten to send the emperor back.”
“Well, if the emperor survives, wouldn’t the same war possibly break out again?”
“What method should I take? Did they confiscate military control from the emperor? ah
“If you do that, you can forcibly disband the imperial army.”
“Are you willing to accept such an unreasonable request?”
“Is there anything I can do to survive? “I have to follow it.”
The emperor will be executed.
no. The empire has already sent troops to rescue the emperor.
Hundreds of millions of dollars were prepared to pay for the emperor’s life. etc.
Rumors continued to spread throughout the continent.
In fact, they detained the emperor in a dungeon.
The Kingdom of Rhedian was equally afraid of ‘groundless rumors’.
“Ugh… … . “Is this actually a good thing?”
King of the Rhedian Kingdom.
Fester Redian.
When a crisis struck the capital, he was locked in a warehouse by the twin princes and became anxious, biting his fingernails.
Even though we won the war right now.
This was because they were afraid of the repercussions of the empire.
“Is there anyone there?”
“Hey, there it is!”
“Your Majesty the Emperor! “Is Your Majesty the Emperor okay?”
“Well, that…” … . According to rumors, he hasn’t put any food in his mouth yet… …
“You are angry. You’re obviously mad at me… … . If I end up looking bad at the Emperor because of this, I will… … . Rather than doing this, I will come see you in person.”
“to? Ha, but Your Highness!”
King Fester, who was shaking with extreme anxiety, immediately opened the door and ran out into the hallway.
But, at the same time, it had to be stopped.
“Where are you going in such a hurry?”
“… … “You guys have no business knowing.” Right from the twin princes.
“Ugly guys.”
The king glanced at the twin princes with a cold gaze and tried to walk again.
However, the Golden Knights defeated the king.
“I’m sorry, but you can’t pass.”
“what?”
“There was an order to never let His Majesty the King out of the hallway.”
“Command? who? Who gave such an order? “I am the king of this country?”
“The person who has military authority in times of emergency when the King is away is not His Majesty, but the Guardian. And the Guardian has delegated that authority to Princes 1 and 2.”
“… … “You guys?”
The king’s gaze turned to the twin princes.
The twin princes, who have grown further through this incident, find it hard to like such a king.
I looked at it with a curious gaze.
“Are you going to the dungeon? Give up. “It will be difficult to see the emperor’s face anyway.”
“It’s my palace. There is no place I can’t go here. “Don’t you know?”
“Do you really think so?”
“Father, you won’t be of much help in this matter, so just leave it to us.”
“what?”
“I haven’t had much interest in state affairs so far.”
“Why are you doing this now?”
“reason? “Did you ask why I couldn’t do my country the way I wanted?”
“Stop it! A fool, a weak country, an incompetent king. Aren’t you tired of hearing this now? “Do you know what the emperor thinks of us?”
2nd Prince Poster Redian.
He suddenly became angry and shouted, and the king kept his mouth shut with a dumbfounded look on his face.
To that king, 1st Prince Croster
ordered.
“Take your father to his room.”
“yes. Prince.”
As the king entered the room led by the knights, the twin princes sighed loudly.
“after… …
No matter how ugly he is, he is his father.
It bothers me that he would do something like this to his father.
However, through this incident, what do they really need to protect?
I definitely realized it.
That wasn’t family.
What they must protect is the kingdom.
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The emperor was detained in the palace dungeon.
In a situation where even the number of people you can meet is strictly controlled, it is difficult to endure life in a dungeon without a single light.
Moreover, without having even touched a single piece of food.
However, the emperor did not show any signs of hardship.
I just sit there with an expressionless expression and talk to myself.
“I would have said it would break.”
“But we cannot kill prisoners of war carelessly. “If you kill the emperor, you won’t be able to handle it.”
“Then why did you ask?”
“Because I wanted to hear the answer that it would bend.”
“Are you telling me to pull out all my teeth and claws and leave only the skin? Just kill him.”
“The conversation has been going in circles for days. Still, there is nothing much to do. It’s impossible to kill it, but it’s even more impossible to let it go quietly. Moreover, it’s not something I can decide on my own.”
“Then what are you asking me to do?”
“There will be a trial. “A war crimes trial.”
“••••••what?”
“Rulers from all countries will gather here. Contacted me a few days ago
“I’ve already done that, so everyone will probably arrive by tomorrow.”
“Hong, who makes decisions like that?”
“It will be decided by majority vote. Oh, and people will come from the Reinark Empire as well.”
The emperor first showed interest in the name of the Reinak Empire.
At the same time, the vitality in the eyes faded.
“… … War crimes trial. “Does this mean that the empire agreed to such children’s pranks?”
“yes. It was surprising. Emperor right away
“I thought you were willing to go to war to free me.”
“Rather, the Reinak Empire seemed to be interested in ‘other alternatives.’”
The words ‘another alternative’ were enough to distort the emperor’s expressionless face.
He is not a farmer, a merchant, or a knight.
It’s ‘Emperor’.
But, are you looking for an alternative to the emperor?
I had a face asking if this was even worth talking about… … .
It’s true.
“The emperor has two older brothers. “The two unlucky older brothers were pushed out of the battle for the Crown Prince and exiled to the Federal State.”
“… … Khan, Kart.”
“yes. Tomorrow the desolate emperor will come here. With the Great Sage Maiden.”
At my words, the emperor’s pupils shook greatly.
Just for a moment.
For the first time, the emperor reached out for the water and food placed next to him.
Then he shoved the food into his mouth without saying a word.
