The Genius Archer Who Became a One-Man Army - Chapter 193



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◈ Genius Shin-Gung who became a one-man army (193)

If you look at a map of the continent, it is largely divided into the south and the north, and the north is further divided into the east and the west.

The south is divided into the Kingdom of Meladion, the Kingdom of Artian, and the Kingdom of Baroque. It is noteworthy that the Kingdom of Artian spans the lands of the northwest and the northeast.

And Adelant is located in the northeastern part of the Artian Kingdom, and if you go northeast from Adelant, you will find the land of the evil tribe called Erkal beyond the valley.

Ercal.

Although it was just a barren land of plains, Ercal had one unique feature.

This is because you can have the western part of the land of the Northeastern Husbands starting from Ercal.

In simple terms, if Ercal is acquired, the Artian Kingdom will be able to gain a considerably large territory beyond its northern border.

“…….”

Lian kept her mouth shut at Tenkaku’s next words.

Because what he said was so unrealistic and yet heartbreaking at the same time.

“……Attacking Ercal?”

“Yes.”

“What do you gain from that?”

“A little land near Ercal. We can live there. We won’t attack.”

I couldn’t completely understand it, but I could roughly figure out what he was trying to say.

But by what means?

Lian said while looking at Tenkaku.

“Be specific.”

At those words, Tenkaku suddenly turned around and raised his hand.

Soon after he gave the signal, someone started running quickly.

It was a fierce man holding a bow.

“Our tribe’s best archer, Bilodin. The northern terrain, detailed, explain.”

And when I said something to Bilodin, he took out one of the arrows he had on his belt and began to draw something on the floor.

Chomp! Crap! Crap! Crap!

Because it was dark, Lian also called his men and had them shine torches.

Polk, holding a torch at Lian’s signal, watched from the side.

“I think it’s a map…?”

“It looks like a map of the northern part of Adelant.”

It’s not very sophisticated, but it’s recognizable to some extent.

Soon, Bilodin, who had roughly drawn a map of the north, looked at Lian and began to explain.

As Bilodin continued speaking, Tenkaku, who was standing next to him, interpreted with awkward pronunciation.

And as the guys continued talking, Lian’s expression became more and more hardened.

“……It’s the end.”

After Tenkaku’s final interpretation, Lian looked at the map that Bilodin had drawn in silence.

Unlike the first time, the map was blurred and lines were drawn here and there, but a clear map was drawn in Lian’s head.

Gulp.

The atmosphere was so serious that Polk just swallowed hard and looked at Lian.

‘no way……?’

No, I don’t think so.

Lian, who had been thinking, looked at Tenkaku in front of him and said.

“……Are you going to continue to stay in this forest?”

“If you permit.”

“……I will give you an answer within a few days.”

“Father, Captain!”

At Lian’s words, Polk called Lian urgently. Lian looked at Polk and said.

“Let’s go back.”

My mind was still complicated, but that was why I needed to discuss it with others.

This is because the concept is different from simply expanding territory to the north.

On the way back, Polk, who was next to me, said.

“Do you really plan on joining hands with those thugs?”

“You heard it too.”

“It could be a trap. They wouldn’t cooperate with us so easily.”

right.

Polk is right.

Historically, the barbarians have always invaded the lands of the kingdom, and the kingdom has had to fight against them for a very long time.

To the people of the kingdom, the evil tribes are truly a disaster, an enemy, and an unforgivable category.

but,

‘If we could really expand our territory to the north… … .’

This is not a problem that can be simply passed over.

Looking back at the kingdom’s long history, it was extremely rare for it to expand its territory to the north.

Even if there were, it would only be to the extent of slightly deviating from the border.

But if the target is Ercal, it’s a completely different story.

Ercal may simply be a useless land, but if Ercal is occupied, the geographical advantage will provide a base from which to expand westward based on Ercal.

‘… … if possible.’

That means we can write a new history.

So, Lian thought and thought again. However, without coming to an answer, Lian reached where the unit members were.

When Lian arrived, Gabe asked.

“Did you just send them back?”

“First of all.”

“Why didn’t you kill him?”

At Gabe’s question, Lian looked at him.

An expression that is a little more agitated than usual.

I can understand how you feel, since you were a huge fan of the savagery. However,

“Gab.”

“……sorry.”

Gabe lowered his head in embarrassment at Lian’s low voice.

Because he knew that his attitude seemed to be rebelling against the decision made by the deputy commander.

Then Lian lightly patted Gabe on the shoulder.

“First, cool your head. There are important matters to discuss after we return to Adelant.”

“All right.”

As Gabe nodded and stepped back, Lian looked straight at his men.

Anyway, I’ve already had enough sleep and it’ll be dawn soon.

“Go back to Adelant.”

I think we need to talk about this issue quickly now.

* * *

Lian, who had requested reinforcements, returned to Adelant instead.

“Looking at Lian, who had hurriedly entered Adelant, Diel asked.

“Have you had any scars?”

“Rather than that, DL, we need to hold an emergency meeting, so summon all executives.”

“……Yes? Oh, I understand.”

Looking at Lian’s frozen expression, DL quickly gathered the executives.

Before we knew it, the conference room was filled with Lian, DL, Raymond, Varus, and Isaac.

Raymond asked Lian as he sat down.

“What’s happening all of a sudden?”

“Did your trip go well?”

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Lian nodded and said in response to Barus’ subsequent question.

“I have something to talk about about that matter.”

When I try to speak, my mouth doesn’t open easily.

How will they listen to the story I’m about to tell?

But that’s why I felt I needed to ask for their opinions even more openly.

“I fought the leader of the fierce tribe that came down to Adelant.”

Lian told everyone in front of her the story that happened at dawn without missing a single word.

He went into the forest of Los Angeles and chased them. And he even met a skilled archer and the leader of the enemy who blocked his arrows.

The executives present nodded and listened to Lian’s story.

However, as the conversation between Lian and Tenkaku continued after their one-on-one duel, his expression began to become increasingly serious.

“So like this…….”

“That’s ridiculous!”

Before Lian could finish speaking, Varus jumped up from his seat and shouted.

Then Lian looked at Barus blankly. Barus continued speaking.

“Join hands with them! If you are thinking of advancing north, you can do so with the power of our kingdom. I see no reason to join hands with them.”

“Captain Barus, please calm down and sit down first.”

“Do I look real now?”

Barus said, looking at Isaac speaking beside him. Isaac looked straight into Barus’ eyes and spoke softly.

“Isn’t this a meeting? Calm down and sit down. And…….”

For a moment, Isaac’s eyes flashed coldly.

“How rude of you to the captain?”

“What?”

For a moment, Barus’ eyes flashed.

An atmosphere where it seems like something could easily catch fire if done wrong.

“Stop it, both of you.”

It was DL who stepped in and poured cold water into that hot heat.

She looked at Varus and Isaac with a cold expression, then looked at Lian and said.

“Please continue speaking, Captain.”

“……Honestly, I don’t think it’s unrealistic at all. No, I think this could be a huge opportunity for us. However, I can’t make a decision on such a big issue on my own, so I held an emergency meeting to discuss this matter.”

“I disagree.”

“Barus said, sitting down on his seat. Lian nodded and looked at the others.

The remaining three people were each struggling, seemingly unable to make a decision. At that time,

“Do you have any evidence to suggest that we can trust them? What if they are luring our troops north?”

“I’m concerned about that too.”

When DL asked Lian, Raymond also seemed to agree and chimed in.

More than anything else, a way to resolve the distrust of the genocide was needed.

Then Lian looked at DL and said.

“What if there was a way to control them? For example, by holding tribesmen who were incapable of fighting as hostages in Adelant.”

“Hmm… Didn’t you say the size of that place was roughly two thousand? Then there would be at least a thousand people who would be unable to fight….”

“Diel, whose speech had been slurred, said:

“If we can secure those people as bait, it will be to our advantage. Even if by some chance they turn out to be false, we will be able to enslave a thousand of the evildoers.”

This is also something of great significance to the kingdom.

Up until now, all we could do was kill the evildoers in battles, but if we could enslave them, we could also win over the nobles who had ill feelings toward the evildoers.

Raymond nodded at DL’s words.

“I think I would give it a try if I could do that. But would they be willing to give in?”

“Absolutely not! And even if that were true, there would definitely be an ulterior motive. What kind of people are they? It makes no sense to join hands with people who would not be satisfied even if killed right away.”

As expected, Varus spoke firmly again.

Certainly, both Gabdo and Barus, as well as those who were in Bieltona, seemed to have a deep-rooted resentment towards the Wicked.

Lian nodded as if she understood fully and waited for the opinions of others.

“…….”

A quiet silence continued in the conference room.

The atmosphere was so heavy that I didn’t even know how to bring up the subject. At that time,

“excuse me.”

“You can talk, Isaac.”

People’s eyes were focused on Isaac, who opened his mouth carefully.

Isaac said at Lian’s words.

“If we are in a state where we can definitely suppress their plot, I think… wouldn’t it be strange not to do it?”

“Captain Isaac!”

“Captain Barus, put aside your personal feelings and think about it. If we could really expand our territory to the north… wouldn’t it be like writing a new history?”

“That, that is……!”

For a moment, Barus flinched. Then he shouted at Isaac.

“They won’t help us just like that. Rather, they’ll hit us in the back of the head at a crucial moment.”

“So, isn’t that why they’re trying to capture the tribesmen they consider most important? If they’re setting a trap with lies, then there will be just as much bloody revenge.”

“…….”

“Of course, that shouldn’t happen, but anyway, what I want to say is not the process, but when you really think that something like that is possible… and if you do that, it will create a new history for the kingdom.”

Raymond and Diehl nodded silently at Isaac’s words.

Because they both thought the same thing.

DL was thinking of one more situation here.

DL said.

“I’m honestly worried about something else.”

“What is that?”

“If this operation is carried out by any chance, it should be reported to the capital as well. We cannot continue the battle to expand our territory to the north without saying anything.”

“That’s…… that’s right.”

Raymond nodded. DL said to him.

“If that happens, the other nobles with vested interests will rush in to attack Lian. Just like the feelings that Barus has now.”

“No, I’m not trying to rip you off, Captain. I’m just saying that dealing with those thugs doesn’t make sense.”

“Yes, that’s what I’m saying. I know how powerful the phrase ‘deal with the devil’ can be.”

For the people of the kingdom, the evil spirits are the object of hatred.

Just trying to do business with the Wicked would put Lian in immediate trouble.

It’s like throwing a delicious prey to the nobles who want to keep Lian in check.

“I agree. There are just too many issues to consider and too many things to handle.”

“……First of all, I apologize for my earlier rudeness, Captain. However, I also agree with Deputy Captain Raymond. There are too many things to consider and too many risks to joining hands with them.”

Varus reflected on his actions while also being honest about his thoughts on the current situation.

And Lian also agreed with their thoughts.

“Risks… of course we should consider them. But I… want to proceed with this even if we have to take on those risks. If we can capture Erkal, as Isaac said, we will have achieved something no one in the history of the kingdom has ever done.”

Then, Lian asked those in front of him, ‘one thing’ that he definitely wanted to ask.

“Let me just ask you this. Despite all these risks, do you think this job is worth it?”

Kookung.

For a moment, the atmosphere in the conference room seemed to freeze.

A topic raised by Lian.

Is the Erkal expedition ‘worth’ all these risks?

DL, who had been worrying about it, spoke firmly.

“Nevertheless… I think it’s right to proceed with this.”

“Me too…… I think the same.”

“Whew, if you don’t think about dealing with the thugs, I think it’s something worth doing.”

Because it’s something that literally no one in the history of the kingdom has ever done.

To their words, Lian simply nodded silently.

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