Dungeon Defense (WN)

“Haven't there been further cleanups in the Empire? ”

“Yes, Mr. President. The Defense Command has already withdrawn from the system. ”

“…… was it just a week of confusion after all? ”

Elizabeth sighs lightly.

Watching that, I smiled at Kurzschlier Ma. On the news that Dantalian was assassinated, President Elizabeth has been extremely nervous for the past week. Over the course of a few nights, I could only gather information about Dantalian.

Is this an intentional autoplay? Or an unprotected raid...? Elizabeth said that the policy will change in the future. Apparently, she just stood there convinced.

“Kurz, this is a thoroughly planned autobiography. There is no other way to explain it. ”

“I agree. Too clean to say it was the real culprit. ”

“Ah.”

Elizabeth nods.

Kurz bows his chin as well. It was too clean. That was the problem. If the assassination was unexpected as Dantalian, a week is too soon to find out who did it.

“I've officially announced that I'm alive because I put up a cover, but that's also a lie. I thought I could get in if I saw a gap, but it was hopeless.... ”

“Well, you don't look too shabby for what you expected, Mr. President? ”

Kurz shudders. It was not fitting that the atmosphere became heavier than necessary.

In the beginning, both Elizabeth and Kurz were investigating with the expectation that this would be a 9: 00 chance of a drive-by. I was only worried about one exception. There's no need to be discouraged.

Elizabeth nods softly.

“Rather, you should be glad you weren't assassinated. ”

“Neep?”

It was a different reaction than Kurz thought it would be, as he hated it. Kurz knew that President Elizabeth had unusual feelings for Dantalian. He looked at it with a half playful gaze, just in case.

“No, Mr. President. How could you really feel compassion for that little heart...... ”

“It's not like that. Thunder Nude.”

Elizabeth snorts.

“Our republics are overwhelmingly overwhelmed by the empire. But why won't the Empire invade us? It's because the Dantalians hold the Demon Kings tight. ”

“Oh, so you're saying that the Demon Kings go crazy when Dantalian dies? ”

What was that about? Kurz is a little steamed.

But Elizabeth was serious. She clasps her fingers and puts her chin on top of it.

“The Purged Demon Kings are probably the ones who haven't left their tails on. It was taken care of before there was a problem later. Kurz, do you know what this means? ”

“Well, that means he's taken full control of the empire. ”

Just a week.

Within an extremely short amount of time, the opposing Pokémon purges itself of all hostile forces. In fact, Kurz was deciding that the current empire was a toy that fell into Dantalian's hands.

Elizabeth shakes her head.

“The answer is correct, but not the answer. It is important why they Purged at this time. ”

“…… hmm. I'm sorry, I don't know. ”

“If the Maine were Dantalian. ”

Elizabeth lowers her voice. At this time, the surrounding temperature seemed to be lowering by itself. Kurz focused on the President's gaze as he felt his back trunk tickle.

“I would have picked a better time. He knows she wants to shake the inside of the empire anyway. ”

“ ……? ”

“I was able to take full advantage of my anxiety. Staying in the trap fits his M.O. It doesn't suit Dantalian to get rid of it so cleanly. ”

“Hey, Mr. President. ”

Kurzko thought about listening to the story, but I felt strange somewhere. He raised his hand as if he were a student in a class from a teacher.

Elizabeth frowns.

“What is it?”

“I'm sorry, I haven't been able to keep up with the story for a while. What do you mean you're shaking up the inside of the empire, and what does Dantalian know about it? I'm the shadow of the President, but this is the first I've heard of him. ”

Kurzschleighmacher was an outsider to a secret intelligence agency. Any information that entered Elizabeth could have crossed Kurz's eyes and ears. But what Elizabeth is saying now was completely unknown to Kurz.

“What are you talking about? ”

Elizabeth frowns like a chubby girl.

“War makes it impossible to conquer an empire, and diplomacy makes it difficult to coerce an empire. Then all she can do is make allies inside the Empire. ”

“…… Well, that's true. But because Dantalian knew about it, he was considering purging this time? ”

Elizabeth is in a hurry.

“Of course. Dantalian can't know what she knows. ”

“ ……. ”

Hey.

Something was off. Kurz was captivated by a very strange feeling. I couldn't express it in language, but there was something strange about it. But Elizabeth continues to talk before she discovers the identity of her feelings. Kurz puts his emotions on the side of his chest.

“After all, Dantalian needed to get the interior organized as soon as possible. Kurz.When do you think a powerful man needs to organize his interior in a hurry? ”

“Yes, it's time to go somewhere far away. ”

A coup may happen while you're away. Clean up ahead and leave. Kurz replied, reminiscing about the situation.

Elizabeth nods slowly.

“Barbato, regent, will guard the Empire while Dantalian is away. Nothing will shake the inside of the Empire while Barbatos is intact. However, Dantalian rushed into the Purge.... ”

“ ……. ”

“In other words, Barbato is also emptying the empire with Dantalian. And so far, there is only one way Dantalian has moved with Barbato. ”

“ ……! ”

Kurz was surprised. He understood what Elizabeth meant.

“No way, it's war! ”

“Likely. I'm thinking this purge might be a precursor to pulling out roots before going to war. ”

Kurz quickly returned to his mind.

“The puppet war has just ended. Can the Empire afford to pay for the war? ”

“Who do you think are the people who have been purged this time? Demon King, those are the Dukes of the Magic System I've been hearing so much about. Either way, he's on top of the Horses, so he must have a lot of money stacked up there. ”

Kurz swallowed his moaning unconsciously.

“Purging is also about securing military funds……. ”

“The question is, where is Dantalian aiming? ”

Elizabeth's gaze was not already on Kurz. The darkened eyes silently gaze into the air.

“First of all, not Frank. Tuton also assumed the position of Dantalian. The only option left is Polytunia or our Republic……. ”

“Mr. President, is he after us? ”

“No. Most likely Polytunia. The empire and Polytunia lie in a territorial dispute. There is enough room to expand into all-out war. ”

However, Elizabeth mutters.

“Battery master is not a worthy opponent. Even if Dantalian and Barbato make a move, it won't be easy. The war will be long. Even the Empire will be vulnerable. There's always a chance to poke a hole. ”

“ ……. ”

“That's why I don't understand. I wonder if Dantalian will go to war to show her a weakness. Dantalian wouldn't do that...... I don't think there's a clear answer. ”

Elizabeth's suspicions were surprisingly swift.

A week after I had a grumpy conversation, a formal reconciliation was announced between the Habsburg Empire and the Kingdom of Polytunia.

The two countries declared the border a neutral zone and distributed it among the temples. Temples praised the decision-making of the two countries, "I have made a solemn decision to make peace on the continent."

As soon as Kurz heard about the Declaration of Reconciliation, he rushed to the scaredy-cat office.

It wasn't Polytunia that Dantalian was after. It was to announce it. As long as Polytunia is excluded from the election, the only enemy that crosses the border with the Empire is the Republic!

Kurz opens the door to the Oval Office. Kurz, the commander of the guard, was entitled to visit the office at any time. Elizabeth looks at Kurz as if she was waiting.

“Mr. President!”

“Sardinia, Kurz! Sardinia!”

She screams nonstop. Kurz stops at something unexpected.

“The Kingdom of Sardinia? ”

“The Federation of Helvetica has returned to the Empire. A new path has been opened. Dantalian intends to cross the Alps and advance towards Sardinia. ”

“ ……! ”

Kurz gasps and opens his mouth.

“Surrender to Sardinia and our republics will fall apart! ”

“Ah.”

Elizabeth stares coldly.

“Sardinia is also our only friend. If we lose the funding from Sardinia, the economy in our country will collapse. Dantalian is trying to intimidate Sardinia, subdue her, and then slowly dry us out.... ”

The Habsburg Empire to the north, the Frank Empire to the west and the Polytunian Empire to the east. The only passageway left was the kingdom of Sardinia to the south. By the time Dantalian got there, the republic was literally faced with an amnesty herb.

Kurz was reminded of that future and his back was cooler. But I was excited at the same time.

If Dantalian was really after Sardinia, they would be the first to discover what he was up to in the world! I pierced the target's mind before summoning it, rather than moving the army.

“Excellent, Mr. President. If it wasn't for you, who would have figured out his plan? I would have been beaten by him again, as I have been. ”

Kurz's complexion grew as if he had predicted the future. He thought it was really great. The woman before him was also a masterpiece. Whether giving his life to this person or not, he was not wrong…….

Elizabeth nods.

“We must contact the kingdom of Sardinia immediately. Sardinia has been neglectful of defending the border. On behalf of the defense by supporting us. I'm sure your military strength will be terrible... We need to get into action at least one day! ”

“Very well. I'll call the Foreign Office. ”

Kurz is out of the Oval Office. A few days ago, I realized the identity of the feeling of disguise.

Elizabeth has dealt with Dantalian while discussing the continent so far. The continent was always first, and Dantalian was only a minority, in other words, a hindrance to achieving an ideal. But now the importance between the two was reversed.

No, I'd say the focus has changed. I did not deal with Dantalian looking at the continent. It was about dealing with the continent while looking at the Dantalians. From there Kurz felt a danger he could not express in words... ….

But what's the harm?

‘It can't be that important. ’

Kurz shakes his head.

It was said that Dantalian was the enemy of the Republic. You must cross the Dantalian before you can discuss the continent. That was the only meaning.

What matters now is how to convince Sardinia. Convincing a kingdom full of snotty nobles will never be easy. Kurz hurriedly ran to the presidential palace thinking of a message to tell the Foreign Office....

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DH: Or cheetah.

Elizabeth: ………….

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