Heavenly Inquisition Sword - Chapter 1345
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Episode 1345. It was a special military operation by the corps commander.
Even though temperatures in the South are warm all year round, dawns are cool.
Especially when wet with dew, the chill is so chilling that it feels chilling.
Chief of Staff Viscount Kurt Wartner, who had been squatting, stood up and moved his body lightly.
After moving my body for about 10 minutes, the discomfort went away.
The chief of staff, who had been dozing off, seemed to be unable to bear it any longer and got up and followed the chief of staff.
The morning sun rose as the two men were conducting physical training for the imperial knights.
The coolness of the early morning was gone, and soon the warm temperatures unique to the south enveloped the land.
Viscount Kurt Wartner, who was looking at his staff with a shy expression, sighed lightly.
“ha. That’s really how life is. “Isn’t that right?”
Until yesterday, Elio Lagoa was dead, but the situation turned around in just one day.
Now, the Steel Legion is in a position to watch out for Elio Lagoa.
This was my first time experiencing such a drastic change of position in one day.
“That’s right.”
A bitter smile also appeared on the staff member’s face.
The Iron Legion, the strongest of the Empire, bowed down to a knight from the North.
Even though I was stepping into this incredible place, everything felt like a dream.
It was time for breakfast, but the two could not leave.
If Elio Lagoa goes out in the meantime, the efforts of staying up all night will go in vain.
Because they had been running all night, their stomachs continued to growl.
The two pretended not to hear the sound and stared at the door of the chalet (southern mountain lodge).
White smoke rose from the chimney of the chalet.
Soon, a savory yet sweet smell spread throughout the neighborhood.
The chief of staff and his staff repeatedly swallowed the saliva that had accumulated in their mouths.
Even though he is a staff member, he is basically a knight who uses his strength.
Moreover, the two people who had been working since dawn felt insanely hungry.
But unfortunately the chalet door did not open.
The two people, who did not want to offend Elio Lagoa by visiting unannounced during breakfast time, waited for the meal to end.
How much time has passed?
A middle-aged woman with a generous body opened the tightly closed door of the chalet and came out and spoke.
“Please come in.”
The chief of staff, who was shocked, looked back at his staff with an expression that said something was coming.
Eventually, the chief of staff walked away with a determined look on his face.
Once inside, the chief of staff approached Elio Lagoa, who was sitting by the window and drinking tea.
“This is Viscount Kurt Wartner, Chief of Staff of the Iron Legion.”
Elio raised his head and said, looking up at the chief of staff’s face.
“however?”
In response to Elio Lagoa’s cold response, as expected, the chief of staff got to the point.
“The corps commander wants to cover up the matter between the Count and the Scorpion Company. In addition, the Count’s intention to return it did not occur… … .”
“Nope?”
“He said that if there were any special conditions you wanted, he would also accommodate them.”
“I thought you could take care of me with just one batalion, but since that’s not possible, are you saying we’re just going to pretend it never happened?”
“That was not the corps commander’s intention. This is an unexpected accident caused by the excessive loyalty of the company commander, Baron Pylos Harwood. Because of that, the military discipline of the Batalion unit was inspected… … .”
“How long do I have to listen to that nonsense? “Do I look like an asshole?”
“Please believe me. “The corps commander sincerely hopes to improve his relationship with the Count.”
Chief of Staff Viscount Kurt Wartner quietly changed his tone.
“Haven’t you heard the rumors about me?”
“What kind of rumor are you talking about?”
“Be sure to keep what you say.”
Viscount Kurt Wartner, who was shocked, spoke cautiously.
“Aren’t there some exceptional things? Due to the Count, the strength of Batalion’s troops has been weakened. On the other hand, enemies are gathering in the Dnirov Kingdom and the Urum Kingdom. A major counterattack is expected in the near future. If something goes wrong with the Iron Legion… … . “The tide will soon turn.”
“I should have told you before. I don’t care who wins the war. Even now that I have given up my title, I am closer to the Southern Kingdom. “If the tide turns, it will be good for me.”
“dismissal. If the Iron Legion falls, the Southern Kingdoms will overrun the Empire. The great war of 50 years ago will break out again. “Only if the Iron Legion remains intact will the war end as a local war near the Great Forest.”
“What if it doesn’t end in a local war?”
“yes?”
“I heard the southern kingdoms are gathering in the Dnirov Kingdom and the Urum Kingdom? “Do you think that great general will return to his original position?”
“If the Iron Legion occupies Peromuros, the Kingdom of Adriatic will no longer be able to hold out. If we propose a peace agreement then, the war will end. The Empire has no intention of taking over the Southern Kingdom. You can return not only the cities of the Adriatic Kingdom but also the Kingdom of Shade. All the Empire wants is ‘guaranteeed free exploration of the Abyss’. There is no reason for the southern kingdoms not to accept it in a war they are losing.”
“I really live comfortably in this world.”
“yes? “What do you mean?”
“Do you think the world will work the way you think? Why do you think the Southern Kingdoms would accept the Empire’s peace mediation?”
“That’s because the Empire has the invincible Batalion unit. The Southern Kingdom doesn’t have any weapons to fight against the Empire’s Exitium, does it? “This is a war that the empire has no choice but to win.”
“This is a war that the empire will inevitably win, so why do the southern kingdoms gather in the Dnirov Kingdom and the Urum Kingdom? There’s a saying in my hometown: If you know your enemy and know yourself, there is no great danger. But it seems like only I know about the empire and the enemy doesn’t. Do you know why the southern kingdoms that have not yet participated in the war are gathering?”
“I don’t know, but isn’t that intention obvious? This means putting pressure on the imperial army. “If I had been confident of victory, I would have entered the war a long time ago.”
“So don’t just think about it in your head, look at reality and speak directly.”
“You are talking about reality. In reality, there is no weapon that can surpass Exitium. “This is a war that the imperial army cannot afford to lose.”
“Whew! I can’t understand. “It feels like you’re talking through a wall.”
Elio shook his head excitedly.
The great nobles of the empire think that the empire is the center of the world.
That’s not entirely wrong, but that doesn’t mean the world works the way it wants to.
If that were the case, there would never have been a war with the southern kingdoms in the first place.
“I am well aware of your concerns. That’s why the Steel Legion must be safe. “Please take the hand that the corps commander has reached out in difficulty.”
“refuse.”
“dismissal!”
“Tell it to the corps commander. “Wash your neck and wait.”
“I’ll pretend I didn’t hear what you just said.”
“Then you’re going to die without a solution? You also hope that the Marquis dies quickly. Do whatever you feel like.”
“You are saying too much! No matter how much you are the Grand Master, the Corps Commander is His Highness the Crown Prince’s closest associate and the vanguard of this war!”
“Are you telling me not to touch the crown prince because he is my friend?”
“… … .”
Viscount Kurt Wartner looked at Elio Lagoa with puzzled eyes.
Even a Grand Master cannot compare to the power of the Empire.
But I don’t know what this person believes and acts like this.
“why? Does imperial law say not to kill someone with a strong background?”
“Honestly, I don’t understand. “What crime do you say the corps commander committed?”
Then Elio asked a question.
“Why do you think the Scorpion company commander died?”
“According to what you said, you would have been killed because you committed a heinous war crime.”
“Do you think that’s all?”
“Is there more?”
“You tried to kill me. So I killed him in defense. “They call that self-defense here, right?”
“As I said, the attack on His Excellency was an arbitrary action by the company commander. “Why didn’t you kill him in return?”
Elio, who had been listening quietly, waved his hand.
Without knowing what was going on, Viscount Kurt Wartner brought his face closer to the count.
At that moment, Elio struck the chief of staff in the face like a thunderbolt.
‘match!’ The chief of staff fell backwards with a sound.
The chief of staff was unable to get up from where he fell, possibly due to being knocked out after being hit once.
Elio asked the staff member who was standing with a pale face.
“Are you also going to say that this was an arbitrary action by the company commander?”
“… … Oh, no. “It was a special military operation by the corps commander.”
The staff member who thought there were only two people did not lie.
“Take him. Tell it to the corps commander. “I will come to you within a few days, so wash your neck and wait.”
“… … yes.”
The staff left the chalet, carrying the limp Chief of Staff over his shoulder.
***
Northern Peromuros.
Iron Legion Command.
After the chief of staff’s report was over, the corps commander Marquis Theo Stauren gritted his teeth and spoke.
“So, how dare you even threaten to kill me, the commander of the Steel Legion?”
“Yes, he said he would come visit within a few days.”
“crazy!”
Unable to contain his rising anger, Marquis Theo Stauren jumped up from his seat.
But no matter how angry he was, there was nothing he could do right now.
The Marquis, who belatedly realized this, flopped down in his seat again.
“Should I report this to His Majesty the Crown Prince?”
“Yes, but he…” … “I had no fear of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.”
They say that reporting it to the crown prince will not help resolve the situation.
The Marquis, who was listening while wheezing, asked.
“What do you think I can do in this situation?”
“We need to deploy Batalion troops to the border and reinforce the musketeers and musketeers.”
“Bring musketeers and musketeers from the 34th Reserve Division in Jakunan (an ancient city north of Peromuros) and the 35th Reserve Division in Kharkit (a trading city south of Peromuros). “I told you to take care of the staffing yourself.”
“yes.”
“There was a magic artillery unit in Zakunan, right?”
“There is, but… … . “The guards may get caught up in the magic cannon.”
“This guy is a mage. He must have used blink to get out of the picture. “At that time, if something big explodes nearby, I won’t be able to come to my senses.”
“But there was a friendly fire in the shell…” … .”
“Do you think you can capture the Grand Master without sacrificing your allies?”
“no.”
“If you know, don’t ever say that again.”
“… … yes.”
Chief of Staff Viscount Kurt Wartner nodded, his face swollen from being hit.
“Go out.”
“yes… … . By the way, Eligo Lagoa said something strange.”
“What are you talking about?”
“Do you think the Southern Kingdom forces gathered in the Kingdom of Dnirov and Urum will just return? … .”
“What if I just don’t go back? “Once the warring parties reach a peace agreement, I should go back, what should I do if I stay?”
“He made it sound like the southern kingdoms would do otherwise.”
“joy! What does a northern hillbilly know about inter-state affairs? Besides, you were stuck in the Abyss not long ago. “We know much more about the southern kingdoms than he does.”
“That’s true. The fact that his group is in Krazion also bothers me a little.”
“If there were any abnormal signs, informants in Crasion would have informed us. Nothing has been said yet, so there is nothing to worry about. “It’s a shallow ploy to put pressure on us.”
The chief of staff’s expression brightened slightly at those words.
If the informants planted in Crasion were silent, Elio Lagoa’s words could be ignored.