I am the Monarch

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The message that followed after the first sentence was not better than I thought.

< While gathering information around the eastern border, I heard some disturbing rumors from merchants and travelers from the north.

It seems that Byron Kingdom's movements are unusual.

I'll take a look at you myself first. >

The contents of the note were very simple.

Roan frowns.

Byron? ’

What he didn't expect.

‘I didn't show much movement until next year in my last life……. ’

There can be no wrong memory of something this important.

In that case.

‘The future has changed again. ’

It's also very troubling for Roan.

He shreds the note, puts it in his pocket, and looks at the fence.

“Then Chris……. ”

“Yes, he left three days ago. ”

“I see. Everyone's having a hard time. ”

Fence shakes his head in haste.

“No, we're all enjoying working to make sure it's the right fit. ”

At that, Roan lowers his head slightly.

“We look forward to seeing you in the future. ”

“I will do my best, Choi. ”

Fence bows his head as well.

After breaking up with Fence, Roan is alone in his thoughts.

‘I don't know when the future will change. ’

This made it even more important for Chris and the intelligence community.

‘I was good at focusing on gathering information on the eastern region. ’

The decision not to rely on the memory of the future blindly came into light.

‘Let's leave Byron Kingdom to Chris. ’

There's nothing that Roan can do right now.

It was possible that the gossip that concerned Chris had been heard was false.

‘What I need to do now……. ’

Preparing for the invasion of the Eastern Kingdom by stopping the monsters' infestation.

He turns his head to the east.

There was the Eastern Kingdom.

Somehow, the smell of the battlefield stinks.

* * *

Roan focuses on killing monsters while he waits for Chris.

After the subjugation, the terrain built temporary woodworks, small plots, pits, and trenches.

Only those who know that the Easter Kingdom's movements are unusual are yet more senior than deputy commanders.

Ordinary soldiers were still known to build defensive lines against the monsters' infestation.

“Looks like we have some defensive shells for now. ”

Benjamin ignored Aaron's report, and there were holes everywhere, but even if he did his best, he was confident that the Eastern Empire would attack at once.

Then a soldier approaches.

“Commander, a man named Chris is here. ”

The expression brightens Roan's face.

‘Finally. ’

It's been more than 20 days since Chris left to look at the birth of Byron.

I felt uneasy because I didn't have any news.

Roan hurries to make his move.

You see Chris staring at himself, standing in a straight line.

‘It must have been hard. ’

Chris looked gaunt, ignorant of where he was.

Hair looks dull and dirty at times.

Nevertheless, he had a satisfactory smile on his mouth.

‘Looks like you've had a good run. ’

Roan rushes forward and grabs Chris by the hand.

“I was worried because I haven't heard from you. ”

“It was so intense that I couldn't reach you. ”

Chris shakes his head, shivering.

“Well done.”

“No, this is my job. ”

At his words, Chris shakes his head again.

Then I looked directly into Roan's eyes.

“It was quite a success. ”

Roan listens quietly.

Chris continued.

“In conclusion, the Byrons are also preparing for war. ”

He pulls a bunch of paper out of his bag.

It was a document detailing information in the southern region of Byron Kingdom.

“Hmm.”

Roan drools, handing over a bunch of paper.

‘Exactly. Why did the future change this time? In my last life……. ’

He slowly recalled the memory.

Why Byron's Kingdom couldn't move in the last life.

But I didn't remember the details of foreign countries.

‘That's frustrating.’

The future must have changed because of some choices you made.

Then I heard Chris' voice.

“The failure to acquire inside information may not be accurate, but it appears that the Estelle and Byron kingdoms are working together. ”

“I think that's what's going on. ”

Roan fights back.

Historically, the Rhine and Byron kingdoms were at each other's throats.

In comparison, the Kingdom of Istel was intimate with the Kingdom of Rhine, Byron.

But to be more friendly, it was Byron Kingdom.

The possibility of the two kingdoms holding hands was sufficient.

‘The purpose of this war in the Eastern Kingdom is to prepare a beachhead for the western continent. ’

More detailed objectives will be revealed after the war ends.

Obviously not in my last life.

‘Things are going to be difficult. ’

Roan sighs a long time.

Then Chris whispered in a small voice.

“But I made a hypothesis based on the information I collected. ”

Somehow I feel a little hesitant.

“Hey……. This time the Byrons were able to go to war because of our Kingdom of Rhine. ”

“Our kingdom? ”

Roan frowns at the unexpected story.

Chris nods.

“Yes. Our royal army won the Petian Plain Monster Extermination. Compared to the older ones, they had hit monsters almost like an extermination. Especially those who suffered the most damage... ”

His last words were "Roan."

“Orcs on the northern border.... ”

“That's right.”

Chris nods.

His words continued.

“There were a lot of people in Southern Byron who were wrinkled. By the way, while destroying them all... ”

“The southern borders of Byron Kingdom have calmed down. ”

“That's right. Even Baelyn, who surrounded my family, died in the Battle of Slan. From the perspective of the Byrons, we don't have to worry about Orcs near the southern border for a while. ”

“Hmm.”

Roan swallows a murmur.

‘I didn't expect this to happen again when I cut Baalin's head with my act on the Plain of Pedian. ’

Of course, there were still many Orc warriors in the north of the Rhine, including Orc alliance commander Locke and others.

‘But they literally live up north of the Rhine. Rather, it's a threat to our side. ’

However, unlike our last lives, we can only guess why Byron's army was able to prepare for war.

Of course, this is all Chris' own hypothesis.

In fact, we didn't know what other veils there were at the moment.

‘First, I must report to Captain Aaron. But……. ’

However, I didn't think there would be a sharp number.

Benjamin almost ignores the report.

However, it was not possible to ignore the system and report directly to the palace.

No, there was no way to put it up in this time.

My worries deepened.

Chris glanced quietly at Roan's face.

He was well aware of Roan's concerns.

‘Is there anything I can do to help? ’

Chris rolls his mind over and over again.

‘Ahh…! ’

It's not a trick, but I came up with one.

“Commander Roan. ”

Chris calls out to Roan in a low voice.

Roan looks out of his mind at Chris.

Chris smiled faintly and said,

“Shall we spread the word? ”

“Rumors?”

When Roan asked, Chris nodded.

“The king is also spreading rumors of an unusual union between Byron and the Eastern Borders of Mill and the Northern Borders. Even a commander who ignores reports like Commander Doyle doesn't care if there's a rumor going around.

Shall I? ”

“Hmm.”

Roan swallows a murmur.

“That doesn't sound like a very good idea. ”

“Oh, really? ”

“It's not easy to spread rumors once. There's a limited amount of time and manpower. But most of all... ”

His face was stiff.

“If such rumors spread, the people of the kingdom will be uneasy. ”

“Ah……. ”

Chris burst a low elasticity.

I couldn't count on the mood of the common people to move the commanders.

“Ordinary people are very afraid of war. If word gets out that Byron and Estelle are attacking, there will be chaos. because it looks like there's no defense for them at all. Rumors

To do that, we need to strengthen our defenses. ”

“I had no idea. ”

Chris bows slightly.

He looks a little impressed.

“I think you're amazing, Roan. Even in such a pressing situation, you still care about the safety of the people of the kingdom. ”

At that, Roan sighs.

“Whew.”

He looks at the village south of the field.

“You see that little town over there? ”

“Yes? Oh, yes. ”

Chris turns his head to Roan.

A small but peaceful and beautiful village is seen.

Unlike the soldiers making wooden planks, pits, and canals, the villagers were busy caring for the crops as they came and went through the fields.

Seeing it makes my heart warm by itself.

“Isn't it beautiful? ”

“Yes, I feel happy. ”

In Roan's question, Chris nods, smiling faintly.

On the other hand, Roan's expression was dim.

“If we don't do our part, their lives will be crushed. ”

Even my voice sank.

It was completely different from how it had always been bright and positive.

Roan closes his eyes.

The cloudy smoke that filled the sky.

A peaceful and beautiful town on fire.

Screams and cries from everywhere.

Bloody soil pulling at the ankle.

The harsh landscape unfolded before my eyes.

It was not a dream or imagination.

Memories of your last life.

‘What happened in the war against the Istell Kingdom……. ’

No, not just in the war against the Estelle Kingdom.

Wherever there was war and battle, there were always harsh scenery and scenery.

‘We cannot allow that tragedy to happen again. ’

That's what he wanted to do.

A true monarch does not abandon his people.

Roan wanted to be that monarch.

He slowly opened his eyes and looked at Chris.

“Chris. ”

A small but powerful voice.

“Help me protect them. ”

“Ah……. ”

Chris burst his low elasticity with a wet expression.

‘I know you, Roan. If it's him, if it's him.... ’

He clenches his fist.

‘I can be with you for life. ’

Decision.

It was an oath of allegiance.

‘I need to do things better that I can. So that Roan can do his job. ’

I started working on information because it was fun.

But now the fuzziness began to feel responsible for it.

Just starting to have a sense of mission at an enjoyable level.

Today Chris has grown a step further.

In the meantime, Roan has been thinking about how to deal with the Byron Empire army.

‘Is there any good way.... ’

My head was clear.

Numerous strategies and tactics have suddenly emerged.

But nothing was worth it.

Chris, who was looking at Roan like that, muttered in a small voice.

“I've never missed Orcs like this again. The Byron Kingdom wouldn't have been able to move freely if only the scattered hordes gathered. ”

At that moment, Roan's eyes widened.

"Yes! Orcs! ’

My mouth went up gently.

“Chris. ”

“Yes.”

“I think we need to have a long talk today. ”

The smile on my mouth became darker.

Roan whispers in a small voice.

“I have an idea. ”

* * *

“Spread out! ”

“Don't let it happen too much! ”

“Stay sharp! ”

In the fields east of Beno Castle, there was a great deal of Rosewood training.

Roan watches the troop's movements closely, keeping a separate record of what was missing.

‘The residents who are staying near the border have been safely evacuated to the rear. ’

The invasion of the Eastern Kingdom is imminent.

I could not leave the people of the kingdom where it might be a battle.

A group of monsters excuses that the safety of the people in the deep sea can be threatened.

Fortunately, the villagers followed the Royal Army's instructions.

It's because monsters have appeared a lot lately.

‘All that's left now is to wait for the Northern Warrior's answer... …. ’

We're ready.

"Whoo!"

Roan sighs a long time.

At that time, a horse appeared in the eastern field.

Hmm?

The horse sprints quickly, raising a cloud of white dust.

As Roan focuses on his gaze, the horse that was far away appears to be in front of him.

“Ah……. ”

Suddenly, a low elasticity flowed out.

It was obvious.

A soldier riding a horse carries a red flag in his hand.

‘Has begun. ’

Roan bites his lower lip and raises his right hand.

Flutter! Flutter!

As the rider waves his flag at Roan's hand, the intricate rosebush stops.

Soon, they were plunged into a rectangular formation.

When each squad leader and deputy took their place in front of him.

A chariot rushes across the field.

Flutter! Flutter!

A red flag that twists and twists.

The gaze of Roan and the soldiers shifts towards the horse.

At the same time, you scream as hard as you can with the cavalry.

“The Eastern Empire army has crossed the border! ”

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