Hero without Blood or Tear

Citizens battling the Demon King's envoy rocked the empire. This incident, called the Wittenbuyer tragedy, was also a great blame for the human progeny.

- Guan expressed his deepest condolences and condolences to the fallen envoy.

First, Zachsen announced his statement.

- Anything against the knights will be punished!

The Mad Demon King Halberstadt, who was obsessed with human knighthood, responded as well.

- Vitenbier's citizens should be ashamed. If they realize what dishonor they have to endure.

Hessen-Kazelle's Chief Morritz was also harsh on the condemnation procession. They were not the only ones. They vomited Wittenbayer's citizens all over the Empire, surrounded by Humans and Horses.

To this extent, this was barbaric behavior. Suddenly, the citizens of Wittenbay realized what they had done and trembled with fear.

“Ser Balor! We made a mistake!”

“Please save me! ”

Citizens have now begun to cling to me in tears. I also strictly rebuked their violence.

“Even if we are on the brink of war, we cannot tolerate such noncivilized behavior! ”

When I talk like I'm taking my foot off right now, everyone cries and goes crazy. This tragedy has already left Vitenweir stranded in the Empire.

Moreover, no one was competent to intervene because of the chaotic empire that was fought by the Fire Lord Jacquere after Trier. There were many directly or indirectly involving Emperor Jehu and the Demon King in the battle between the two giants.

Even the Human wives gave a condemnation statement and even put themselves in the position that if the Demon King's army retaliated, the matter would be justified. No one was interested in the fate of this free city.

As a Wittenbuyer citizen, you really stand on top of a hundredfold. I'm the only one they'll believe now. But I politely kicked them out and then amplified the anxiety.

“Papenheim. Spread the word. ”

“What do you say this time? ”

“Tell me to leave the city. ”

“I see. The pigs will be jumping. ”

Differently, the citizens came to the city hall again.

“Do not forsake us! Noble!”

“Without the protection of the monarch, this city is just a headlamp in the wind! ”

Everything was going my way. A procedure to isolate Wittenbuyers and ensure they are the only ones who can rely on me. I tossed my bottom to get what I wanted in this situation.

“I've already lost my cause in this fight. You will have no excuse for their irrational violence. ”

The citizens fell flat on their faces as they purposely raised their heads. And I've told you I'll do anything you want me to do.

“I'm afraid the enemy's flag will cross the gates at this rate. They will rob our property and sell our wives and daughters as slaves. Lord Valerie, knight of the knights! Please save the fallen Wittenbuyer! ”

“Save me!”

The gathered citizens burst into tears in prostration. I finally realized the time had ripened. But I said what I wanted to say was because I was embarrassed.

“Ancient nations made a wise leader a temporary dictator when a crisis strikes. I want to unite the forces of the nation and break through the turmoil. Instead, I was able to clarify the scope of power and establish a timeline to prevent the abolition even though I was a dictator. ”

By now, the citizens will have understood what I wanted to say.

“Even Wittenweir's current situation is no different from that of an ancient country that has been endangered by foreign invasion. We must concentrate on our strong leaders so we can fight off the powerful Demon Prince army. If I can follow this virtue, I won't be able to defend the city... ”

As I shine a nuance that seems like I will continue to encamp in the city, everyone responds with glare.

“You're right, Lord Valor! ”

“You're right! ”

Everyone is in a frenzy, like those who were trapped in the maze and found their way out. As the atmosphere settled, I said what I wanted.

“Give me the power of a temporary dictator, as in the case of the Ancient Nation. If you do so, you will surely overcome this ordeal. ”

The representative asks me:

“What can we do to give you such power? ”

“Simple. Accept me as your lord and obey. From now on, I will make this place my territory and rule over you with the rights of the nobles who put their name before the Empire. ”

The Declaration shocked the citizens. It was because they were freed as free cities and were once again on their knees under the monarchy.

Citizens who knew the sweetness of freedom in times of need hesitated. Eventually, I was forced to surrender, but I decided to do things a little smoother.

“Instead, I'll set a time frame for this, as the ancient dictator has done. ”

The citizens were delighted to hear that they were exercising sovereignty for a limited time.

“That's true! ”

Whether they are naive or just willing to believe, these fools seem to think I can do only good things for them.

How stupid is that supposed to be?

Rising an army at great expense to save a city and vanishing like the wind. Where in the world is such a business?

These things never had a free city. If you receive something, you must pay a price to be free.

“Of course. As a noble of the Empire, I raised an army because I was concerned about the safety of the Empire people. If you can break the Emperor's virtue by practicing compassion and consultation, that will be enough. Why would you covet the city in vain? ”

“Ah! You are truly a model knight! ”

The pigs have mistaken the deceiver for an example of the knight. Of course, when the deadline was over, I planned to swallow up the city by postponing my child's death with another excuse.

“From now on, the people of the city will acknowledge me as a monarch and obey me. ”

“Indeed, I will! ”

“I will pledge my allegiance to the Emperor and ask him to call me Earl Vitenweir. ”

I said, the Citizen Representative has spoken with honey on his mouth.

“Why wait for the Emperor's decree? Citizens praising the grace of the Noble, there is no shortage of calling him Earl right now. ”

A sympathy for right bursts out from behind. Then someone shouted.

“Hail Earl Ballerstead von Wittenbuyer! ”

Then everyone shouts.

“Hooray! Hooray! Hail Earl Wittenbuyer! ”

Those gathered in front of the city hall shouted loudly and cheered. I smiled warmly at them. Yeah, well, now that the cattle are on their own, we're gonna have to charge them heavy taxes and heavy military service.

* * *

“Khuruth. How's the decapitation?" ”

“Hahaha. I'm fine with you sticking it neatly. ”

Kurud, executed to appease the angry citizens, was sitting at his desk looking at his usual duties.

I cut his head off for the show, but a walker wouldn't kill him for dropping his head. Of course, if you leave it alone, it will eventually die, but I put my head on as an undead remedy.

He is both a municipal official and a very competent administrative official. In my lifetime, I used my abilities only to cheat, but now I was working faithfully for myself.

“Here, take this. I've had a lot of trouble.”

“No, this is precious! ”

All I gave was ten crystal ampoules of darkness. This was taken by Balfur the other day from the Seal of the Sisterhood. For a vampire in the dark, this was a very valuable resource.

It can heal the body like a human drinking healing potion, or it can become an energy source for dark spells.

“God was merely serving you. I can't believe I'm getting such a precious gift. ”

“You did a good job this time. It's natural to be rewarded. I may be cruel to my enemies, but the people below want to keep things light. Please accept it comfortably. ”

“Your Majesty!"

I'm glad Khuruth is happy for you. No matter how immortal the Daywalkers are, it's not a pleasant experience to have your neck blown off in front of a crowd.

“I offer my life. ”

I instructed him to recruit the militia.

“Tell every citizen to arm themselves. We need to recruit at least 3,000 militia from Wittenbuyers. Get the citizens armed with their own money. ”

“I understand.”

“Also contact Braizah and Puraiburg, the other cities along the Rhine, to lead and join the militia. ”

“What if they don't respond? ”

“Nothing to worry about. I'll be forced to accept it. ”

To the west of the Rhine lies the Demon King's army, and to the east my army. Riverside freedoms thrive. Eventually, they'll have to choose one, but they'll choose the same human over the Demon King.

“Very well, I will do as you command. ”

After being dealt with as dead, Kurud oversees the administration of the city inside the palace. His orders summoned the militia from Vitenbier.

They were all highly motivated. It was because the idea of defeating the enemy was the trend. Citizens used their own money to buy armor and weapons.

You have to wear it strong to survive the war, so everyone saved money. The forge in the city went bankrupt. The merchants who heard the news sold armor in another city.

Tilly and Valpurgis' second legion arrived as the city was raging. Two infantry regiments, one cavalry, and a total of 5,000. Citizens welcomed the newly joined forces greatly.

The city was on the brink of war, but it was the most booming. It's been a long time since I've had this much money, so there's a lot of vibrant voices everywhere. It was ironic.

“Welcome. ”

“Balor!”

“Lord!”

When I met Valpurgis and Tilly, I felt very confident. I was overconfident that there were two heroes in this world.

“By the way, wear it. What happened to you? They call you Earl. ”

Valpurgis tilts his head.

“I wonder. The people of this free city have recognized you as their monarch. How could you do this in the middle of the night? ”

Tilly was very impressed but unable to understand. He was a genius in the military, but not interested in politics. I did not explain everything to the truth, but rather modestly adapted to explain what had happened.

“The citizens of Bittenbuyer, who caused their own distress, have decided to surrender and cooperate with the Lord Commander? ”

“Yes.”

I nodded and Valpurgis gave me an elongated compliment.

“Well done, Balor. No, I don't think you can do that now that you're an Earl. ”

“Hahaha. No need for that. It's just a bluff, not the Emperor's permission. ”

The three of us, the lady supreme, have discussed the battle for the Rhine. There have been many discussions, but Tilly also had a lot of wise opinions about the war.

“Lord, you must decide whether or not you want to take the militia with you. This will determine when to march. ”

“Why is that? ”

“It will begin in about two months. ”

If we want to finish everything before the rainy season starts, we should march right now without the militia. If you want to gather militias, you have to wait for the end of the rainy season to be full.

“The Lord has his master, so decide. ”

Tilly articulated both qualities from a military perspective.

But I am the monarch. Not just from a military perspective, but from a political perspective. I had a feeling that fighting after the rainforest might affect other cities along the Rhine.

Charge forward and push your enemies away, and the situation will be over without any significant influence on any cities other than Wittenbuyer. On the other hand, if we create fear until after the rainy season, we can increase the effect of metallurgy. Eventually, I'll be able to put another city in my arms.

So I chose the latter. Of course, there was no need to tell Tilly about this intention. If you're a wise monarch, there's always something you don't send to your officials.

“General Tilly. I'll be on my way. ”

“I'll take your decision. I will dedicate my perfect victory to the Lord in my meticulous preparations. ”

“Very well.”

I immediately gave Tilly an order.

“Perform maneuver training with 6,000 mercenaries. Travel from Braizah to Puraiburg and to Rheinfelden. ”

This was a powerless demonstration of training. You want to go around the city on the river and work together? Or it was an act of asking me to get it and burst.

Of course, the recommendation required a little courtesy. So I wrote a letter and had it delivered to the mayors of the free city. It was a threat wrapped in sophisticated sentences.

[Anyone who interferes with the imperial crisis will die three times. First death to the Mages, second death to the citizens, and last death by my hand.]

That worked very well. Soon, the city along the Rhine has defined this fight as a great struggle and has pledged to actively cooperate.

“Follow Lord Balor! ”

“Purge the empire from under his dominion! ”

Everyone was busy making a mouthful. He has pledged to supply 3,000 militia and supplies in every city. Now, with all the militias to support in the Free City, there are over 10,000 of them.

“General Tilly. I will make you commander of the Militia. Please try your best to train until you advance after the rains. ”

Tilly looks stunned to see all this next to her. He couldn't help but admire me for making 10,000 soldiers in an instant.

“Did you do any magic? ”

Tilly, this isn't magic, it's fraud.