A Famous Traitor and Treacherous Genius - A Famous Traitor and Treacherous Genius chapter 348

348 – Golden Sun, Silver Moon (3)

[Before departure, Caroline Castle study in Gibraltar.]

There are several devices in the study of Caroline Castle, not the old Countess Castle.

If the old count’s father’s study was like a situation room in a wartime situation, Caroline Castle’s study was a place with a political purpose.

[Ahhh. Can you hear me, Gray? Ah, ah.]

“I can hear you, Your Majesty.”

A two-way direct crystal ball installed for rapid information exchange between Gibraltar and Morgania.

The disadvantage is that only voice can be transmitted, and it is difficult to communicate when a barrier is opened in the middle, but we succeeded in restoring communication in Caroline Castle.

Originally, it should be said that it was a secret line through which my father and Queen Carmen wanted to communicate.

It is true that one of the various lines was connected to Caroline Castle’s father’s study, but it didn’t matter as long as information could be exchanged quickly.

It wasn’t an affair, and even if it was an affair, well.

“Are you okay there?”

[Gray, that is…]

“I think I was being vague about where I was asking if I was okay. If there is someone among those asking who is not okay, please tell me.”

I listed the names of my entire family one by one to Naria, who kept trying to give me an answer.

[…

“If you haven’t died, I understand it’s okay.”

To me, ‘not okay’ right now means either being dead or missing like my mother.

[Gray. My father…]

“Has your father come to his senses?”

[…My mother is next to me. She wakes up, but is just staring at her ceiling, lifeless in her eyes.]

“I guess so.”

My father lost a lot.

Arms, mother, pride, Gibraltar.

In fact, apart from all that, it is no exaggeration to say that losing my mother alone broke my father.

Even if he gets his mind back together, telling his father to get up and fight the empire again would be a terrible coercion.

“Don’t worry. Do you think I’m holding on here for no reason? Her Majesty the Queen only needs to spread information to the rear. Gibraltar has not fallen yet.”

[…In Gibraltar, there is Lord Gray.]

“Use it as you like. Whether you are a guardian protecting Nostrum, a traitor angry at being stabbed in the back by the Empire, or a vengeful son angry at his father’s defeat and his mother’s murder.”

[…

“That’s what politics is like, Your Majesty. It’s foolish to lie for immediate gain, but the moment you put the word ’cause’ in front of it, it becomes a decision to save the country.”

There is a war.

In this situation, it is important to inject information that is advantageous to us into each territory.

“If you can take advantage of even your parents’ defeat or death, that’s politics. It’s cold and cruel, but it’s also efficient.”

Even if Paval rides on horseback, he usually arrives as quickly as a day, and he can even be killed by imperial vampires along the way.

“Queen, please stabilize Nostrum and calm the people so that they do not become agitated and commit suicide. Let them know that there is still hope in this land.”

Whether that hope is a guardian or a traitor, at least you can make the mistake of thinking, ‘Gray does not want all Nostrum people to be exterminated, so he is trying to protect them with a sword.’

[Is this really okay?]

“I don’t mind hearing you ask me if I’m okay again and again, but I don’t think I need to hear it anymore.”

[…What should I do?]

“What Her Majesty Queen Naria does best.”

[…I am.]

Naria’s voice becomes depressed.

[There is nothing I can do here other than helplessly give instructions. Although she is a queen…]

“Isn’t there something that Naria does best as an individual?”

[Am I…?]

“Please remember.”

[…

Naria holds her breath.

“Remember those who risk their lives to fight for Gibraltar and for your country.”

[Gyeong.]

“What a selfish thing to say. Perhaps a dozen or more people have died, and only now are they asking us to remember the names of about a thousand people.”

Gibraltar front line.

“Nevertheless, from now on we will remain in Her Majesty’s memory who we are: as the frontline defenders of Gibraltar.”

A total of about 1,000 people including knights, dragoons, orphaned soldiers, vampire hunters, and shadows.

[…No.]

Naria’s voice her is powerful.

[I will remember everyone. Their names. Their last name. They stood before the empire to protect Gibraltar and Nostrum behind it.]

The number is clearly small.

However, it is difficult to say that one person can remember all the names.

According to common sense.

[I will remember every last one. Everything.]

Naria is possible.

Naria’s talent her her, which cannot be compared to anyone else in the world, is none other than remembering.

“That’s enough. Because…You’ll have to compensate me later.”

[Yes?]

“If you’re going to do business, of course, you need records. I don’t have time to record all of that right here and now.”

I took the crystal ball and went outside.

“Ah. If it gets cut off, please tell me. I’m moving it to the parade ground right now.”

[That, Lord Gray. That is…]

“Everyone, listen!”

I raised the crystal ball towards those gathered at the parade ground.

“Her Majesty Queen Naria says she remembers you!”

The knights gathered at the parade ground take their stances.

“Because we don’t have time, 10 seconds per person! Name, age, hometown, and last words! Just say 10 seconds each and then pass it on to the next person! When you finish, shout out! That’s it!”

[That, Lord Gray!]

“Starting with Sir Robert!”

“Oh, it’s Robert Seville —! How old is he…”

Maybe it’s because they’re nervous, but the Madrid estate shouts out that the last name they changed is Seville.

“There is no will! I’m not going to die! That’s it!”

[…

“Next!”

After Sir Robert’s declaration.

“Carlos! 37 years old! From Gibraltar! Uh, um, I’m going to protect Gibraltar!”

“Mente Lift. Age… Ha, the will is in the will. That’s it!”

One person, one person.

Yesterday, I started saying the words I had prepared in advance one by one.

That time will definitely be long.

Even if it is 10 seconds per person, it is not enough to capture one person’s last words in 10 seconds, but if close to a thousand people say it in a row, it is a long time.

Just by simple calculation, it could take close to three hours.

But.

No matter how many hours it takes, stand holding the crystal ball.

Whisper.

Astasia comes next to me and holds the crystal ball I am holding from below.

Astacia tried to say something with her, her mouth movements, but I silenced her by shaking her head at her.

Approximately 2 hours.

After everyone gathered at the parade ground left their will.

“Gray Gibraltar. 20 years old. Gibraltar.”

Last.

“If there is a will.”

B.

“Once this war is over, I will marry Astasia and live happily ever after.”

[…Yes.]

Queen Naria speaks.

[It may be a selfish command, but please live.]

I command.

[If you’re alive, then we’ll talk face to face again. Every. …And more.]

Survival.

Drop.

The magic power of the crystal ball is cut off.

“, Said the queen.”

I handed it to Astasia.

“But the queen is mistaken about one thing.”

I pointed in the direction of the canyon.

“Everyone thinks Gibraltar is the guardian. But we are different.”

We will not sit back and suffer attacks from the enemy.

“Her Majesty the Queen’s order was survival. Those who wish to remain in Nostrum, live. Even if he leaves to survive while fighting, I will forgive him. He is a follower of Queen Nostrum’s orders.”

All the knights laugh.

“But if you wish to protect what is most precious with me, follow Gibraltar’s orders.”

All the knights stiffen their expressions and correct their posture.

“Live.”

It’s the same as the queen’s command.

“To protect your family.”

But the result is different.

“It’s okay to surrender. It’s okay to run away. It’s okay to betray. We’re all gathered here to protect our loved ones. We’re not gathered to protect the country. If it’s to protect my family, it’s okay to look. . Away from the country’s crisis. They are ordinary people who can choose to turn a corner and sell their country.”

Some people might call us traitors.

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“So I decided to raise my sword against the Empire, against the Emperor. He is trying to kill my family, so I will kill him before my family dies. So…”

I faced Astasia.

“Is there anything you want to say to me before we go out, ma’am?”

“This is the worst proposal ever.”

Astasia smiled bitterly and pulled my chin.

“Who says a man who ends up with a proposal like this deserves to die?”

The warm heat that passes by your lips.

“If you’re going to die, I’ll kill you with my own hands, so don’t die and definitely come back alive.”

“A promise.”

I kissed my oath in front of everyone.

* * *

Noon.

“He was so desperate to die.”

“Thank you for the compliment. Sir Robert.”

“I was shocked because you suddenly called me! Sir Mente was supposed to be the first one!”

“If you say something like giving preference to seniors, I will kill you right now.”

“Ugh… !”

While Sir Robert and Sir Mente were laughing lowly, Sir Carlos finished the final maintenance and joined them.

“I’m reporting to you. Lady Astasia is…”

“Are you sure you went the right way?”

“…Yes. He went to Barcelona, where Master Noir is. At least until I turned around and came here.”

“Thank goodness.”

Astasia left for Barcelona, guarded by Noir.

It was safer for both Noir and Astasia to be where Noir was than to be in Gibraltar.

“Barcelona is a breadbasket and a gold mine. It is a place that should never be taken away.”

“In a place like that…”

“Noir will be able to protect it. So, believe in it and move forward.”

Barcelona, royal capital Toledo, Morgania.

Those who guard these three places, which can be called the rear, can be trusted.

Even if you don’t want to believe it, you have to believe it.

If you think about what will happen in the future, there is no time to worry about the rear.

“Okay, let’s start quickly. To the canyon.”

“That.”

“Margin Baek.”

For the three people who seemed to be worried about what to call me, I decided to specify the title for this moment.

“We’ve all talked about being the Margrave and the Knight of Gibraltar, but that seems to suit me best now.”

The name of the most meaningful moment in my life.

A position he was called during the time he was in love with Astasia.

“I understand, Your Excellency the Margrave. But… “

Sir Robert swallows.

“Wasn’t the time the emperor gave us a week?”

“It was a week.”

“But… “

“I told you earlier. I was waiting for you.”

“…?”

Sir Robert tilts his head.

“If you had arrived two days ago, we would have moved two days ago.”

“…”

“We needed you for our core strategy.”

“That… “

Sir Robert swallows and asks with a pale expression.

“What can I do?”

“It’s because you didn’t hear about it. Our core strategy.”

“…You’re not asking me to guess, right? Now?”

“If you get it right, you can graduate.”

“Would you mind giving me a hint?”

“You are a sword master.”

“…Your Excellency the Margrave.”

Sir Robert raises his sword with solemn determination.

“Somehow, I will make the emperor-“

“0 points.”

“Yes?”

“It’s not you.”

“Then…Are you Lord Mente?”

“-100 points.”

“…Then, what on earth?”

“Nothing else, just keep this one thing in mind.”

Basically, I provide tactics and real-time instructions according to the field situation.

“Your role is ‘Kadian’.”

“…Yes?”

“Not you. Everyone here becomes Lord Cadian. Except me.”

“…!”

Sir Robert opened his mouth and surprised me.

The hint was so harsh that if he had been a little calmer, he might have gotten 500 points.

“And.”

I pointed to the canyon that was slowly starting to get closer.

“Is there a fool who goes to fight every week just because he is given one week?”

“…”

“That’s too fair and square Nostrum style.”

The emperor promised not to attack for a week.

“We are Gibraltar, and the current Margrave is Gray Gibraltar.”

And we are at war.

“Is there fairness in war?”

“…”

“Code of etiquette? After you win, you can tie up the historians and write something new as you like.”

History belongs to the winners.

“If there is an emperor, I tie my feet.”

I declared to everyone.

“I will take charge of the emperor, so you go and kill them all.”

In front of the canyon.

Above the burned Rift territory, Imperial soldiers were waiting for us in their camp.

“Let’s go.”

Whatever lies in our path to the Emperor, we proceed.

“To pick off the emperor’s hair.”

“oood!!

With Sir Robert at the forefront, the knights of Gibraltar rushed towards the imperial army’s muskets.

To the front.