Returning Emperor - Chapter 225
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Episode 225 50. Next to the wheel (2)
“… … .”
The situation is back to the past.
Havel’s army has not yet been defeated, and the empire is alive and well.
In addition, Ulpiana is still looking at him with passionate gaze.
Rupert realized that he had made a mistake.
Rupert sank deep into the armchair, lost in thought.
‘Fritz Essenbach. ‘I couldn’t figure out why he got hit.’
There was no such situation.
The destruction of Havel’s army was itself a major event that symbolized the cracks in the empire.
If Levenhorst had been Rupert, he would not have chosen to fight in front of Shukov.
Rupert is now given a wide range of opportunities to choose from.
The first thing to do is to push Havel’s army back.
There is no need to rush to attack King Svea.
He should check the strength of his army, identify its weaknesses, and if there is a diplomatic way, try to resolve it along those lines. If that is not possible, he will have to use all the cards that Rupert can use, such as the University Wizard.
Rupert immediately called his wizard, Siegelstadt.
“yes. your majesty.”
Although it had been a long time since we met, Siegelstadt’s face was still gaunt.
‘Does that mean the shock was that strong? Well, since it’s this sensitive, I don’t know if it could have magical powers.’
Rupert asked two questions.
One is the possibility that Fritz Essenbach will be defeated.
To be precise, the question is whether the strange power of absorbing magical power, which Siegelstadt himself witnessed, also works on Fritz Essenbach.
Siegelstadt took a negative attitude but did not give a clear answer.
“I do not believe that His infinite power will be blocked. But I saw it. How incomprehensible is that strange power. There seems to be no harm in being careful. “I think one way would be to remind Fritz Essenbach of this fact.”
Another question is what Wizard of Pentagram is currently available.
Fritz Essenbach has set out to attack Vistura, so one of the remaining wizards of the pentagram is needed.
It would be nice to have two, but one would be enough.
After all, a wizard is someone who alone absorbs the magic power of an area and exercises that power.
“I will inquire about this with the university headquarters. Perhaps everyone will want to jump in? “Because King Svea is more delicious food than Vistura.”
Siegelstadt responded positively.
Rupert spoke to his soul ally with a peaceful smile.
“I will be serving in this war, too, so will you be able to accompany me?”
“Is Your Majesty personally participating in the war?”
“I want to see General Havel’s great name in person. “I want to see with my own eyes how he fights.”
“If His Majesty gives me such an honor, I should follow suit. “I will wait only for Your Majesty’s orders.”
Siegelstadt is a loyal man.
Rupert sent him away with a smile.
Soon a message arrived from the university.
The five-pointed wizard has been decided.
The university wizard who will participate in this war is Hellblight Bethlen.
When Rupert heard that name, a woman’s face came to mind.
He is Firis’ teacher.
‘I haven’t seen you in a long time. Firis. Maybe we can meet again this time.’
Saved her twice.
It’s not something he did in hopes of receiving compensation, but he doesn’t want to lose the precious woman he once cared about and who reminded him of the possibility of the power of return.
Moreover, the wounds he received from Ulpiana just before required comfort.
Maybe if Firis comes, the wounds in my heart will be healed at least a little?
Rupert, who returned to his villa, used another power.
I immediately summoned an octopus.
“What? Emperor.”
The octopus spoke bluntly as if it were still an octopus.
Rupert talked about the current situation as he watched several disgusting legs flop around on the table.
The octopus listened to Rupert without much surprise.
“okay. Are you saying that Havel’s army was defeated by that man named King Svea, and all the pictures were distorted? “Do you even want to win the hate of Ulpiana, who is now starting to win my heart again?”
Rupert nodded.
“What would you do in this situation? octopus.”
The octopus scratched the back of its head, which was protruding like a human, with one tentacle.
“I’m worried about that guy named King Svea.”
“Do you know?”
“no. I’m not the type of person who necessarily remembers each king’s name. but.”
“Do you have any clues?”
“We have to see his fate. A victorious king always wins. A person like that will create a new dynasty and create a new history. If King Svea has the destiny of rising, it is better not to confront him. “Everything in this world will try to help him.”
“… … You can’t do that. As long as he exists, there will be no peace for the empire.”
“It would be foolish to go against the winner the world has predestined. I know because I tried it. “For someone born with such a destiny, no plan, plot, scheme, or infinite army is meaningless.”
The octopus drooped its body.
Although he talks as if he knows everything and actually has an arrogant personality, Rupert has never seen this octopus become so depressed.
‘This guy probably has his own story. From the looks of it, he was a monarch like me in the past.’
“… … “Is there any other way?”
“I don’t know if it will work, but if you can grab his ankle, grab it. And never confront him. If possible, attack his allies, and when he is sufficiently weakened, let him deal with anyone who is destined for a similar rise to the king.”
“Is this before the delay?”
“It won’t be easy. Because they will inevitably push you mercilessly. Maybe we should give up our water supply. “Like great kings who stood up to kings who were destined to rise.”
“I can’t give up Te Tau.”
“There’s no need to focus on just one city, right?”
“No, Te Taw is special. “I will not let this city fall into anyone’s hands.”
Rupert recalled the burning street he had seen before returning.
The octopus looked at him and blurted out.
“Everyone has something they can’t give up. “In your case, this city seems to be like that.”
“… … “That’s the way it is.”
“Anyway, that’s all I have to say. Don’t ask any more. “I can’t answer anything, and I’m not in the mood to say anything more.”
Rupert nodded.
The octopus writhed and crawled into the gap in the dimension.
After the octopus disappeared, Rupert lay down on the bed.
“… … .”
The room is quiet.
There is no sound or sign.
There will probably be servants and guards standing in front of that door, but it’s not that important.
In the silence, Rupert recalled the past, the present, and the future that had previously been realized.
“King Shevea.”
Perhaps he is now the greatest enemy Rupert must overcome.
It was strange.
In reality, the enemy Rupert was preparing for was Junkers Bechamund, the man who sold his soul to the devil.
In fact, the one who truly stops him is the king of the north.
You will have to do your best to defeat him.
‘Should I call Manstein?’
That’s difficult.
It wasn’t long before Manstein was dismissed.
It’s not a joke, and it would be good for Rupert to bring back someone he just fired, but it’s not something he should do to Manstein.
‘We had set up a base in Schwerin. I should send him a nice gift. I might need him again in the future.’
This war must be fought solely with Havel’s power.
The details of the battle are not known, but Havel’s army was not defeated because it was weaker than King Svea’s army.
They were defeated in a battle of mercenary skill and management, and Havel was fatally wounded.
‘Let’s first tie Havel up at the border, make him wait, and then provide support. Everything the empire can mobilize, including the five-pointed wizard.’
When Rupert’s thoughts reached that point, his eyes widened.
“okay.”
There is a card I completely forgot about.
It’s a Doppelsöldner.
A legacy and stain on the predecessor.
Despite opposition from those around him, Rupert repeatedly tried to guarantee the rights and interests of the Dopelsöldner.
Although most of them are old soldiers who are far from youth, their powers with special abilities will still be effective.
“okay. Let’s recruit troops with the Doppelsöldner. Let’s form their regiment and destroy the enemy’s lines, just like the Emperor did in the past. “No matter how mysterious King Svea’s mercenaries are, they are probably no match for a superhuman corps with superhuman abilities.”
In addition to Havel’s army, the five-pointed wizard, Doppelsöldner, is also deployed?
This is nothing to see.
It’s like putting wings on a tiger’s back.
The Doppelsöldners will surely respond.
Even though they say they have found freedom, those who have been on the battlefield for half their life will inevitably miss the battlefield.
Rupert immediately called a servant.
“Assemble the Doppelsöldner. “In the name of the Emperor.”
The sword of the empire will burn again.
* * *
An announcement that the emperor was recruiting Doppelsöldners was posted all over the market in Tetau.
Many people whispered after reading the notice.
“Doppelsöldner?”
“Are you sure you’re going to bring back that nightmare from the past to deal with King Svea?”
“I don’t understand.”
“Is King Shebea that strong? “It won’t be enough to stand up to General Havel.”
The public’s reaction was generally negative, but Rupert cannot afford to worry about such trivial reactions.
It is a war that requires everything.
You must use all available cards.
Havel’s army was already stranded on the Nordmark border.
He hears soldiers complaining that they have left the comfort of Karelia and are stranded in barren forests, but it is none of Rupert’s business.
What Rupert cares about now is the second card. It’s about diplomacy.
While presiding over the meeting, Rupert glanced at Werner’s face.
‘This guy will be kicked out soon. But not now. It won’t be too late to send him out after defeating King Svea.’
Rupert ordered his subjects to seek a diplomatic solution to the King of Svea.
There were no particularly plausible opinions.
Pressuring Bourbon is the only answer, but it is questionable whether it will work well.
Vincent Perrier, who runs Bourbon, is a very old-fashioned and stubborn person.
In the midst of a sluggish meeting, an attendant came to visit Rupert.
“your majesty.”
“What’s going on?”
“There is someone who wishes to see your Majesty.”
“Who is it?”
Rupert had no idea who that person was, but he wasn’t particularly curious either.
The servant told me the name.
“This is Marlone. “I escorted His Majesty before.”
“Marlone?”
A slight smile returned to Rupert’s lips.
But that smile soon disappeared.
‘I’m glad she came, but it’s not the time to meet her.’
I thought so and refused.
Then the servant said.
“He asked me to pass on this message even if I couldn’t meet His Majesty.”
“what are you saying?”
“No matter what happens, we must not let General Havel’s army hit King Svea.”
“… … okay?”
“There will be a crushing defeat. General Havel said he would be seriously injured.”
“… … .”
Rupert looked at his conch.