Dungeon Defense (WN)

“No. He was literally just giving me some advice. ”

I looked up and looked at Brother Zephar. He was shaking his head.

“In your eyes, do I hold you accountable? I'm the one who made the decision. ”

Of course, I used Jeopardy because he didn't look like that.

Brother Veled said, "Well, the one who gave the advice should be responsible." I don't know. Lululah almost ran away. Rather, they will scoff at my failure. So I had a hard time. This time, I needed the noble personality of Zephar.

“Of course not. But it's my responsibility... ”

“Here. Let's take precautions before we take responsibility." It's only by taking good measures that you are truly responsible for the situation. ”

Brother Zephar stopped talking to me. The gray beard seemed to even stand resolute. Instead of answering, I set an example by lowering my head deeper. I heard Brother Zephar's voice above my head.

“The Dantalian I know is not a man who comes for an apology without a solution or two. Oww. Did I mismanage my eye on people? ”

“…… there is one thing that has been proven in this situation. ”

I raised my head for a moment. Once I opened my mouth, I continued talking with a voice of certainty.

“Currently, the mountain tribes are extremely nervous. The mountain tribes have no evidence of the Demon King Belial's betrayal. I destroyed Belial for the only reason I came in contact with him. More than you can imagine, the mountain tribes must be taking this situation seriously. ”

“Hmm.”

Brother Zephar's face became dark.

“Has the whole mountain tribe become nervous, or is Citri leading the way? ”

“It's not clear yet. But it's clear that the remaining Mountain Demon Kings, centered on Citrus, are uniting seamlessly. Perhaps we shared Belial this time.... ”

“Is it to share awareness with the whole faction……. ”

“Yes, such intentions will remain hidden. ”

Brother Zephar groaned low.

“Shallow. I didn't expect Citri to have this political sense. ”

“It's more of an instinct than a sense of politics. Feels dangerous, reveals excessive teeth and threatens the environment. Its nature is a wounded beast. But in a timely manner, the current mountain range would have needed a city-front leader. ”

“A wounded beast.... What a nuisance.”

Brother Zephar stroked his beard and thought about it.

Citri killed Belial for taking my advice.

There was no reason to tell Jeopardy the truth at all.

“If it's a political movement, there's more room for compromise. However, if it is just following instinct, it is difficult. I can't see far, I can only see the situation right in front of my eyes... ”

“I am fortunate that Citri is giving me trust. Basically, they would have put a ultimatum on our plains as soon as they killed Belial. I can at least do the bridge thing. ”

“Ah.”

Brother Zephar nods.

“Dantalian. What exactly do the mountain tribes want?" ”

“…… they are mistaken that some Flatlands are trying to create an inner part of the mountain tribe. Find some master and publicly apologize. That's what the mountain tribes want. ”

Brother Zephar sighed quietly.

“Does that part point to me? ”

“I doubt Lord Barbato, to be exact. ”

“What?"

I made a sad face.

“It is widespread to know that Brother Zephyr is the hand of King Barbatos. It is clear that Jeopardy's movements are behind King Barbato. I think so. ”

“What a ridiculous misunderstanding! ”

Finally, there was heat in Zephyr's tone. He was a calm and cold brother to everything, but there was only one aspect of Barbato that made me excited when he got involved. Loyalty without a single blur.

Thanks to his loyalty, Jeopardy stood as a common factor among the Flatlands. However, the pros and cons were simply disadvantages when they changed their point of view.

“Then, Dantalian. No way they emphasized some of the reasons. ”

“Yes. You find it difficult to get an apology directly from His Holiness. His Holiness, Barvatos, is a spiritual anchor to our plains. You can't just bow your head. So we've labeled it" partial. "”

I said in a serious voice.

⁄ I won't even ask for an apple from Barbato, so make yourself a sacrificial lamb. Here's what the mountain tribe thinks. They think they took a step back because they saw us. ”

“Stupid……. ”

“Brother, the mountain tribes are looking for someone to blame. ”

The atmosphere subsided.

Now Jeopardy had to take the situation very seriously.

If anyone wanted to apologize on behalf of Barbatos, it was either Veled or Jeffer. Brother Veled had nothing to do with this. In other words, brother Zephar had to bow his head.

Or…….

“Please understand why I told you I would take responsibility. ”

I, Dantalian, was the chief of the Flatlands and Barbato's lover.

“You took no responsibility for this case, not one part of your fault. I advised my brother. I am the cause, so I will officially apologize to the mountain tribe. ”

“Wait. What about your political stance? ”

Zephyr frowned.

I shaken my head lightly a few times.

“That's a minor problem. ”

“ ……. ”

“Sir, I'm sorry, but I've already made up my mind. I will go and speak to His Holiness, His Holiness. I just came here because I thought it was better to explain the situation to my brother first. ”

I got up from my seat.

“Excuse me.”

I turned my back without hesitation. Then I walked towards the visit. I had perfect faith in my acting. I counted my steps while stepping on the soft carpet.

One step.

Two footprints.

- Three steps.

“Stop right there. ”

I pause. Looking back, Zephyr stands up with his hands on his desk. Brother Zephar stared at me with a slight bend in his back. A heavy aura surrounded my brother. It's like gravity is pressing you down harder than around you.

“I asked you for a solution. I never asked you to take responsibility. I will not stand idly by. ”

“This is for the best. ”

“You are the only link between our plains and the mountains. No, a passageway that brings the entire Demon Lord into one place. If you lose faith in your surroundings by admitting your guilt, who will act as a channel for you? ”

I answered without hesitation.

“Marvas will cover for you enough. ”

“Marvas is a great mediator. But he is already the leader of a faction. In the sunny world, light shines, but it is not suitable for secretly coordinating the opinions of each faction on the pitch. If you're gonna deny it, deny it. ”

“ ……. ”

“Dantalian.”

Brother Zephar pierced me with a cold gaze.

“The Demon Lord needs you. ”

“ ……. ”

“Citri relied on you, even though she was out of her mind. This alone is already worth more than anyone else. It's not just Citri. Lord Barbatos, Gamygyn, Marvas, he'll let you negotiate under critical circumstances. It's a gift I don't have. ”

Brother Zephar nods once to make sure he's convinced of what he says.

“I will officially apologize to the mountain tribes. ”

“No, sir! ”

“Don't make fun of me. It's not a selfish decision. When looking at it objectively, it is least damaging for me to step up. ”

Brother Zephar lifted his mouth.

“I'm just a soldier who's been on the battlefield all his life. Honestly, even ruling the territory entrusted to me is troubling. Now that the political position has been reduced, there is no impact. ”

“Ha! Political position is not a problem! ”

I came as close as I could to Brother Zephar. Perhaps my face is clearly distorted in anger.

“It's who made the mistake and who's responsible! You just said that. I wonder if you're the kind of person who takes responsibility for advisors in my eyes. I'll return the same. Do I look like the kind of person who would leave my responsibilities to you? ”

“I know why you're doing this. ”

I came close and opened my eyes, but even Zephyr's eyebrows were not tight.

“He makes cold political calculations anytime, anywhere. But when you make a mistake, you don't tolerate it. And you think it's his fault that Pymon's dead. ”

“What...... Pymon has nothing to do with what he's saying right now! ”

“No. You hold Pymon's death to yourself, and you hold yourself responsible for the response of the mountain tribes too sensitive this time. He wants to make amends to Pymon so he can punish himself in some way. ”

I stopped breathing for a moment.

In the crack, Zephyr raised his right hand and clapped my shoulder.

“Dantalian. You don't have to atone for anything. ”

“Don't skip it…… It's an unfounded deduction. The person who did wrong will be held accountable. There is no room for atonement and a great story. ”

“Ah. Maybe so. At that time, my eyes were dazed. ”

“Mr. President!”

Brother Zephar moves his mouth and smiles small.

“It's been a long time since I've been called" Mr. President. "”

Then, my brother raised his right hand and hit my neck. It was clearly a blow with an error. I snapped, screaming without looking back, and my knee snapped. As if electrostatic electricity had occurred in the brain, my eyes immediately turned white.

I fell to the ground and opened my mouth.

“Young man, the stone.... ”

However, I could barely say a word. I couldn't connect any more sentences. Just holding on to the spirit of escaping.

From afar, you hear Zephyr murmuring faintly.

“The one and only love of Mr. Barbatos to be sacrificed. I don't know what the hell you're talking about. Did he intend to make me an unwelcome guest? You need to be more aware of your position. ”

His voice was mixed with laughter.

Immediately, my vision completely blacked out. The sound of your feet drifting away and the door closing. That was the last time my consciousness disappeared. I fainted, relieved that I had succeeded in fulfilling my plan…….