Civilization Game

“W-what? ”

Colin's body twists with a shock that seems to penetrate his brain. Before he falls down, he stops with a close look at the nearby tree.

‘…… Where are the Abyss troops attacking now? ’

I felt like I got punched in the face. Baldhorn, the capital of Genoserg, was located in the middle of the western continent for a long time. You've traveled so far in such a short time?

‘… It's a warp gate. ’

It is not impossible to use Keltine's warp gate without space constraints. But there must have been a realistic constraint, and there was no way to express that they had done such a bold strategy in a situation where the enemy had invaded under their chin, but were completely insane before they won the victory of the plan. There was a huge difference between just thinking about it and moving it into reality.

“Anyway, we can't just sit here and do nothing about it. ”

Malek on the screen said.

“If the Abyss' main force is attacking Baldhorn, you mean there aren't many men guarding this castle? Leave the annoying fortress alone and start attacking its nature. ”

“… wait a minute, wait a minute. Malek.”

Colin quickly rolls his head, calming the startled chest. Even these anti-ceiling monsters couldn't go off on their own in a twisted yard. A moment later, he said with a solemn expression.

“Let's retreat.”

“… What? ”

Malek's expression frowns. From his point of view, he was very frightened. It seemed like the head of a vicious beast would soon pierce through the screen and swallow it.

“… What kind of nonsense is that? If Rod has taken my capital, I will take his capital to avenge him. ”

“It's not that simple. ”

Colin said as if it were a tire.

“Have you forgotten what happened to Alveheim? They have a unique species called the Revolutionary Front. Abyss immerses itself in a virus called the Revolutionary Prize that prevents foreigners from feeding on their territory. If you take that filthy territory, you can revolt and reclaim it at any time in Abyss. ”

“Hang on, what's wrong with that? Then we can kill or banish every last one of the Territories. ”

“Calm down, Malek. ”

Colin raises his hand calmly, but snaps.

“Isn't Malek's goal to be the last country before destroying Abyss? ”

“Of course. ”

“If we slaughter the colonists, we may be able to contain Abyss immediately. However, the continent's reputation for Malek and Genozerg will fall dramatically. ”

“Reputations don't matter. ”

Colin smiles bitterly. This is why I did not communicate with non-gamers. I can't feel anything... However, he began to be patient as he had to look at Malek, whether he liked it or not.

“Important. The wider Malek's territory, the less likely the Resistance will be from the occupied areas where the royal influence is not great." Whatever you do, the rebellion that erupts from all over will catch up with Malek. The entire continent will not welcome you as their king. As a king, you should not simply look at the situation in front of you. ”

It made sense to Malek. He nods as if to keep trying.

“There's one more reason. Abyss will run their territory. There's money and supplies coming in. Whereas if Malek resists the Revolutionary Front and drives out or kills all its people, who will give them the supplies they need for war? The longer it takes, the thinner it gets. ”

Colin breathes for a moment, then says:

“Lord has been prepared to abandon his capital and former territory ever since he implemented this plan. ”

Take the Warp Gate to another country's capital and use the 'empty pillage’ strategy. The idea itself was not very special. However, even in three beta tests, this was extremely rare. There were many realistic problems in terms of cost and troop management, and the most important problem is that if you travel to warp gate, you will be defenseless against foreign forces. You must take your territory with you.

But in the case of Abyss, there is a freaking revolution.

Rod's strategy was to say, If you want to take the capital or whatever, take it. Let's see which side of the capital will benefit us. The user crashes its neck in front of the target's sword, and the user also aims its neck at the target. It was unbelievably bold. The explained Malek castles his last name.

“What a disgusting country! So what do you want me to do? ”

‘Phew, you've managed to make me barely hear the story. ’

Colin relieves himself. Of course there is a countermeasure.

“The capital. All you have to do is defend it. The capital and the royal palace are symbols of the crown and its authenticity. Losing your capital will dramatically reduce your influence on the people in your territory. ”

After a few months of plundering the capital and royal palace, the player's "support rate" falls dramatically. The people slowly turn their backs on the king who abandoned them, and the soldiers they carried away. The king is slowly forgotten in everyone's memory, and even the effects of the commander's spear power that can be enjoyed as a player are diminished.

The system was originally designed to give a handicap to so-called "bounce players," where players with a chartered charter are stuck in a maliciously remote location to avoid handing over the destruction bonus. The system worked just as it did in the main temple, and Colin pointed out that.

“Once Kelvin has become an enemy that can move anywhere on the continent, we need to completely change our strategy. It is the Lord's wish that we face each other. You may be angry, but you must return to the mainland immediately to reclaim the stolen capital. and strengthen the defenses of the capital to the point where the revolutionaries can cause a revolt in the capital. ”

“Wait, are there revolutionaries in my capital? ”

Malek makes an impression and asks.

“Of course. Sprinkling the seeds of revolution on Baldhorn, blocking Malek's movements. That would be Lord's prey. ”

“... Ha, you filthy brat! That's a trick you can't win with your strength? ”

Malek growls. There really is a roar that is unique to the beast.

“I'm angry, too, but I can't help it, because that's the hallmark of a country called Abyss. Anyway, after completing the defenses, Malek should march on the remaining troops and take Abyss' capital, Underhaim. They're not our opponents with simple military force anyway. In the meantime, as long as the Abyss takes the Warp Gate back to Malek's mainland, defending the capital won't be a problem. Other territories are fine if you take them away. ”

“…… hmm. ”

“If you own the Underhaims, just drive them out or dispose of them. If you keep the capital occupied and lower the influence of the road, your power will weaken and the Revolutionary Squad will weaken. because the Revolutionary Front is a specialist, and they have been calibrated for power. ”

“Of course.”

Malek nods positively.

“So if you hold your capital firmly, and you hold your opponent's capital steady, that is our victory. The same way that Celestine, who doesn't know where it's splattered, can be targeted. ”

“Good.”

He replied calmly without a worry.

“Things got a little hectic, but they were no match for me anyway. That's a nice handicap you got there. ”

“If you understand, let's retreat first…. ”

“No.”

Malek grins.

“If I go back empty-handed, I won't be able to face this Malek. Only the flange will be captured and returned within the day. ”

“Yes? Now, wait a minute! What the...! ”

Malek closes the dialogue. Colin stares at the air with a puzzled face as the dialog window disappears. The fortress was no toy castle, and even if there was a power car, it could not be captured overnight.

‘…… What are you trying to do? Malek.’

*

A legion of Demibeasts have entered the siege. Genozerg is hitting all the power at the east gate. Demibeasts from different illnesses are fighting for a long time...

Bang, bang! With heavy footsteps, Malek reveals himself.

“It's Malek!”

“The Demibeast King has appeared! ”

The soldiers on the wall are in distress. Malek's reputation and status had already spread across the continent, and of course, the enemy, Abyss, could not have known. Malek steps forward with a relaxed pace.

“I don't have time to waste……. ”

At a considerable distance from the gates of the Flanch, Malek is in a regime position.

“I'm going fast. ”

Kuang! As he sets his left foot on the ground, the earth shakes and splits. You twist your waist and grab the burning fist, and the blue magic flashes over the back of your hand. His forearms twitch like liquid.

“One shot. ”

Kugu Guo! The specter rises from Malek's body. The battlefield was impenetrable by the Demibeasts, but his presence was greater than all these people combined. Everyone's gaze was focused on Malek, no matter what.

“Here comes the Sanitarium! ”

“Get away! Get away from the gate if you don't want to die! ”

The Demibeasts adhering to the gates run away. Mixed human diseases noticed an unusual atmosphere and followed them out.

Malek lets out a heavy breath once. He turns while gathering enormous magical power.

“Two feet long. ”

A Kuku Ball Ball! A spectacle stronger than ever struck the atmosphere. His right foot, which was on the ground, falls apart and modifies its position a little further to the right. As soon as the soles of your feet come back to the ground, the entire terrain is turned upside down and the dust rises. Malek leans over his torso and his right hand is raised above his head. His fist seems to be wrapped in blue energy.

‘Like (25802;). ’

I twisted from my toes to my legs, waist, and torso, collecting all the energy from my body into my right fist and hurling it forward. A foam shook the eardrum. A spatially dented impact erupts, and a shockwave radiating from the fist flies toward the gate.

Kuaaaaaaang! The shockwave's repulsive force knocks the soldiers around you down.

Kuku ku ku!

A fierce afterstorm rages on the battlefield.

“…… Uh, how did it go? ”

The mouths of the soldiers staring at the gate are wide open. I see pieces of the gate scattered all over the place.

“The Fortress Gate……! ”

“We've been hit! ”

He tugs at the arm and writhes at the muscles that have been crushed.

“What are you doing? You scum.”

He shouts.

“We fed them all, so we should finish the job ourselves! ”

“Waaaahhhhhh!”

A highly demoralized garrison of Demibeasts roars into the open gates.

“Tanatos, Gayal. ”

When Malek called, two of Genozerg's weapons appeared from Malek's left and right. Tanatos was a black-haired werewolf with splinters like thorns, and a large horn and a chubby muscular right.

“Bring me Aran's neck. ”

“Yes, the living! ”

“I will.”

The two of them rushed forward at a rapid pace.