I am the Monarch

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Cheers. Cheers.

A low tide strikes the sailboat.

That's all I could hear.

The son-in-law was plunged into darkness and the world was calm.

Huff. Huff.

Soldiers with nervous expressions exhale a hot breath.

Roan stands at the top of the crevasse.

He used Kalian's tears to target the darkened surface of the lake.

'Fantastic.'

A lake that looks so peaceful at one point.

But hundreds of monsters were coming under the surface.

Gulp.

Roan also looks a little nervous.

He slowly raises his right arm.

Mmm-hmm.

The sleep was greatly agitated.

Monsters approaching the fleet are preparing to attack.

Roan shouts in a loud voice, as if he had waited.

"Light!"

A powerful voice breaks the silence.

A light bursts out from the central mast, as if waiting.

Pa!

A smooth iron cylinder hangs on the end of the mast.

Inside the cylinder, a basketball the size of an adult man's head appeared.

The blast of light radiates outward along the cylinder's entrance.

The light illuminated the surface of the lake.

Suddenly, the darkness around you retreats.

Kiek?

Monsters approaching through the darkness suddenly became very confused when the surroundings lit up.

Above all, the ones who led this attack were monsters from the nocturnal world.

They had a weakness for burning skin and temporarily losing their sight when they received the light.

The chrysanthemums burst into agony with the scorching glow of their skin.

Queeeek!

Pa! Pa!

Dozens of sailboats shot out the light in unison.

The critters that came to the surface of the lake glowed unbearably.

"Great! It's working! '

Roan smiles faintly at his appearance.

The cylinder mounted on the mast was a boat light made by the Technical Bureau, the Alchemy Bureau, and the Leno Tower.

It was a type of magic lamp made for sailboats and had the ability to shoot light on one side.

To humans, it was merely a light that illuminated the darkness, but it could be a deadly weapon for him.

'You should thank the Grand Maester of the Realm, including the Clay and Academy administration.'

Thanks to their hard work day and night, they were able to accurately determine the habits and weaknesses of the monsters at Lake Foucane.

"Fire the arrows!"

Arrows rain down on the creepers, fearful of new orders falling.

Furverbuck!

Queek!

The Hedgehogs have fallen to their deaths.

Some tried to dive back under the water.

But the Roan and Tail forces had already considered that.

"Pull the iron net!"

A strong voice spreads from the end of the sailboat to the end.

The taverns who were waiting grab the handle and turn it.

Yuck!

The sailboats stand side-by-side with the sound of twisting trees.

'I thought you guys were getting away, so I hooked up a chain between sailors.'

Attached a hook to the end of the iron net to another sailboat.

You lay it long beneath the surface and plan to pull the iron net up once the monsters dive.

Uhhhhhhh!

A metal net rises over the surface with a blizzard.

A metal net hanging like a net bed between a sailboat and a sailboat.

The critters, who were diving to escape on top of it, are tangled up in a tangle.

"Harpoon!"

Roan floors with new orders.

He climbs down onto the iron net, drawing a magnificent line.

If this was not an unavoidable situation, it was better to save the consumable arrow.

Queeeek!

The nets strike, and Crete's shimmering glow rushes towards Roan.

However, my movements were always a mess because I temporarily lost my sight.

Roan calmly turns away, swinging Travis' spear.

Screaming!

The spear cuts through the light and darkness, and at the same time it cultivates the Critiers.

Spot!

Travis' spear transforms from Roan's hands to a literally free material.

Length increases, thickness decreases, and thickness decreases.......

Everything was as Roan intended.

Bang!

Travis' spear, almost twice as thick as his forearm, presses down on K'Tir.

Phew!

My head burst and my torso distorted.

"Die!"

"Kill him!"

Soldiers from dozens of sailboats pour down over the iron net.

It was commanders of a rank above the commander of the Thousand Seals that led them to the front.

All of them had long been supporters of Roan, and their current skills were equivalent to those of a novice knight.

With Mana law and weaponry alone, there was still a long way to go, but not in group warfare.

The Tail Army has exercised tremendous power in many to many battles, with future practices that Roan knows, advanced organizational systems, and small tactics.

Each soldier is showing off a strong dance beyond his or her own capabilities.

In short, the Tail Army was strong.

And...

"How dare you!"

Roan howls, kicking the iron net and floating into the air.

As I tightened my wrist, the spear bent round and split the space like a bounce.

A powerful blow.

Phew!

Five chrysanthemums literally exploded.

Above all, Roan's status has now surpassed that of ordinary knights.

Then.

[Roan! Something's coming in the water!]

You hear Kinis' sharp voice.

After slaughtering the Critiers next to him, Roan steps onto the deck of a sailboat.

Screw you.

The skin gives me goose bumps.

A life unlike anything I've ever felt before.

I stared under the surface with Calian's tears.

At that moment, Roan shouts in a reflexive voice.

"Retreat! Retreat! Unleash the iron net!"

Urgent Cry.

Immediately, there was a cry for retreat.

Jiaying! Jiaying!

The soldiers slaughtering the monsters on the iron net retreated with a look on their faces.

No, I tried to retreat.

At that moment.

Shhhhhhhhh!

The surface of the lake splits long and a blizzard pops up.

The soldiers who were standing on the road sail stare at the rising blizzards without their knowledge.

Hard face.

"Ah......."

A deep sigh erupted.

My whole body's muscles completely froze.

Roan was also experiencing appalling and dreadful tension.

"What the….."

The face and voice that are hard to believe.

His gaze is on the lake where the blizzard sank.

* * *

Cali Orwells' footsteps are relaxed.

I had a faint smile on my mouth.

'Io lansfield.'

I kept smiling.

'I don't know what's going on, but I'm sending the rest of my force to the Prince of Tails.......'

The cold light was hidden around my eyes.

'If you can do that, I'd appreciate it. Ugh.'

A contemptible smile filled my throat.

He took a short breath in front of Io Lancefield's office.

Our offices have been visited dozens and hundreds of times.

Today's sentiment was new.

'It's been 40 years.'

37 years.

Cali was the one who served Io.

Originally, the Orwells family was a very loyal shaman who served the Lansfield family for generations.

For a long time, the Lansfield family had been at the forefront of it.

However, in the war against Byron Kingdom more than 50 years ago, the Orwells family suffered a tremendous blow.

All the major family members, as well as the current family members, were killed.

The Lansfield family wholeheartedly endorsed such an Orwells family, but once again, the strong family did not rise easily.

Then Cali Orwells was born.

He has been grinding his teeth since childhood and focusing on practicing swordsmanship.

His talents were also on the move, and he was able to possess the skills of his sword that had been removed soon.

'Only a sword could raise a fallen family.'

I smiled bitterly at Cali's mouth.

He wanted to recreate the old glory of the family with his own hands.

Cali as a child was always covered in dirt.

I only practiced that much.

Maybe that's what made Io Lansfield the leader of the Lansfield family at the time stand out.

Io handpicked Cali, who was strong at a young age and lacking in swordsmanship, to be assigned to the Knights, in the region.

'From then on, I fought the battlefield like crazy.'

Io was a noble and rare warrior.

Cali has fought dozens and hundreds of battles with him.

The majors continued to pile up.

Rank and rank gradually rose and became a nobleman.

After all, the family that had fallen had also regained its stature.

'I wanted to support Io Lancefield and go to a bigger world.'

I wanted to gain greater fame and power, greater wealth and honor.

When Earl Io became Earl, however, he relocated himself to the north-eastern region of the Archdiocese and dedicated himself only to border defenses.

Cali couldn't help feeling embarrassed.

The aircraft that was about to scorch the continent across the kingdom lost its place and sank underground.

Besides...

'I did not divide the territory under the name of a border defender.'

What kind of noble family doesn't have a single handful of land?

That's how the Orwells regained their manhood.

Cali is furious.

However, I did not behave in such a way or carelessly.

There was a chance.

'Because Io Lancefield had no family.'

If you continue to sit at the very edge, Earl Lancefield's successor naturally thought he would become himself.

Of course, I did not live up to one such ambiguous expectation.

Cali switches her people very slowly, cautiously, with the main captains of the Knights, Mages, and Territories.

Tyrone Bess, the current Mage Master, and Territory Commander Perry Wilson were like his henchmen.

'I even learned how to buy myself at the same time.'

While filling the main power with his own people, Cali enjoyed many years as deputy commander until she became a knight commander.

Thanks to this, not many of Io's minions suspect Kali.

Of course, Cali did not intend to betray Io based on her own power.

'I just wanted to inherit the erl in the right way.'

I was going to inherit the land formally from Io, who has no heir.

However, Iow has shown some unexpected behavior recently.

It was not enough to give a piece of land to Roan, the naked thunder, who appeared everywhere. He began to treat him like a child.

"In this way, the heir of the Earl becomes Roan. '

It was a situation where anyone could think that way.

Cali is furious.

This fury surpasses that of old.

The time I spent with her for decades could suddenly become a bubble.

Fortunately, some of Iow's closest neighbors have complained about things like Cali.

Cali persuades them to help her existing forces.

'Io lansfield.'

I cracked my teeth.

He stares at the door of the Oval Office coldly.

'This is all happening because of you. It's not my fault.'

Callie thinks she was betrayed first.

"Whew."

He took a long breath and ruled his mind.

The cool energy in the snow had been gone for a long time.

Cali carefully knocks on the door.

"I'm Cali Orwells."

Soft, bold voice.

"Come in."

Soon I heard Io's voice.

Cali slowly opens the door.

"My lord."

"Yes. What brings you here?"

Iow bites Eke Ramus, who was sharing a conversation, and suggests a seat across the street from Cali.

"I hear you're dispatching troops to the Baron Tail."

"I made a promise the other day. Looks like the Tail Army has already begun to conquer Lake Porschen."

At Iow's words, Cali nods slowly.

'Io lansfield. That's how you got around Roan.'

The insults went up.

However, Cali smiles faintly, not faintly.

"Yes. Nobility among nobles is paramount. I want to send the Knights and the Wizards together, as well as my elite troops of the territory......."

He looks very troubled.

"The western border area is so unusual these days, we can't distribute power."

Hateful excuses.

"What about the western boundary?"

You know the drill.

Cali lies on her face without changing it.

"Earl Chase's movements are unusual. We need to move some of the Knights, Wizards, and Territorial forces west."

Truly, there was such justification.

Iow stares directly into Cali's eyes without a word.

Strong and strong eyes radiate into the soft eyes.

It was the look of the warrior Io who used to roam the battlefield.

'Hmm.'

Cali feels a cold sweat coming out of her chest.

'This old man can't be.......'

I thought I was old, but I still felt the tiger's spirit.

Cali's eyes pierced her heart, and her heart thumped like a thief.

I wanted to draw the sword of the waist dance right away.

Then.

Io's eyes curled gently, and his mouth soon turned sideways.

Bright smile.

"I see. You take care of yourself."

A voice that lacks trust.

'Whew.'

Cali feels a lot of tense muscle relaxation.

He lowers his head, calming his inner surprised mind.

"Yes, don't worry. I'll head west myself."

Cali gets up from her seat after a short ordeal.

The two of them stared at each other's eyes without saying anything for a moment.

Complicated eyes came and went.

'Cali.'

'Io lansfield.'

Master and comrade for decades.

My heart sank heavily.

It was Cali who broke the silence.

"I'll leave you to it then….."

He smiles awkwardly and pulls back.

When Callie just got to the door of the Oval Office.

"Master Orwells."

Io calls for Cali.

Cali turns her head and looks at Iow without an answer.

"Master Orwells. No......."

Io smiled sadly for some reason.

"Cali is covered in dirt."

"Ah……!"

Instantly, Cali bursts into low elasticity.

A dirt-clogged callie.

It was his nickname as a child.

When Cali was a child, her body was always full of dirt in the barrels of her training without rest a day.

Iow was very peculiar, calling it a muddy calorie.

"How long have we been together?"

I even changed my mind.

When Io asked, Cali answered without delay.

"37 years."

"It's been a while."

Iow nods, smiling and smiling.

Cali nods slowly as well.

Io sighed for a short time.

"I miss those days for some reason."

When we left our backs together and fought the battlefield.

Cali lowers her head silently and opens the door to the Oval Office.

My fingertips were trembling and my heart was beating rapidly.

On the other hand, his face sank pale.

'Io lansfield. No, Earl Lancefield.'

He gripped his teeth.

'We've come too far.'

As long as we were together, it was too far away.

Cali takes a stroll, smiling.

'There is no going back to that time.'

The pale face returned.

The red face is surrounded by cold life.

My heart was momentarily distorted.

After Cali left the Oval Office, Ace reappears.

"What did he say?"

A voice that presses and exhales the fury that rises.

Io smiled silently.

I didn't want to tell a long story in my current mind.

Ace sighed in a low voice to see if he had counted Io's heart.

"Troops to the Baron Tail depart at dawn tomorrow. Take a wagon to the Southern Fields of Faver Castle as an excuse."

When the horse continued, Io sighed deeply.

"Ek. No matter how much I think about it, I don't want this plan. How can I leave you alone......."

When the horse goes on like that.

"My lord."

Eke shakes his head with a determined and fierce look.

"We need someone to stay here and deceive the eyes of the traitors. I'm just honored to be in charge. Don't take it so hard."

His voice becomes smaller and more stealthy.

"Remember, even if the entire Lansfield Territory falls into the hands of Earl Chase, if the Lord is alive, we can resurrect him at any time." The Lord thinks only of the Lord's comfort. "

Loyal voices.

Iow takes a long breath and grabs hold of Eke's hand.

I didn't need to talk.

With body temperature and eyes, all sincerity was conveyed.

Io is determined to stay alive, kill a group of traitors, and rebuild the Earl.

I was going to do my best for the remaining faithful without leaving my side even after the situation became difficult.

However, Iow is older than any other age.

I sighed, gazing at the wrinkled back of my hand, where the full vigor and vitality of my young enemy had disappeared to.

Older Io felt too tender.

* * *

"Captain Wilson."

"Yes, Master Orwells."

Before leaving the western border, Cali Orwells met with her sorceress, Tyrone Bess, and her territory commander, Perry Wilson.

"I'm leaving west with Master Beth soon. Commander Wilson will remain at Faver Castle and keep an eye out for Io Lancefield."

"Don't worry."

Perry replied with a confident expression.

But Callie's face is full.

'Too much arrogance compared to my ability is bothering me.'

Perry has the ability to assume command of the Earl's Territory, but he is far more arrogant than that.

Occasionally, I was wrong about something.

'After everything that's happened, what's going to happen…..'

Moreover, all of Io's henchmen, who were troublesome, will leave for Prince Tail in the morning.

Earl Lancefield was like Cali's world now.

Cali struggles to get rid of her anxiety.

"As soon as word gets out that we attacked Earl Chase, take Iolansfield into custody and activate the emergency system."

"Yes, I understand. But......."

Perry frowns slightly and asks as he coldly replies.

"Do we need to attack Earl Chase first? You can just let Earl Chase push you in."

Cali gives a short sigh and shakes her head.

"I'm trying to frame Iolansfield for the cause of the onslaught. Only then….."

My eyes sparkled and glowed.

"It's easy for the king to arrange business."

"Ah......."

The ferry nods with low elasticity.

Cali shakes her head and fills her glass.

"Today is the opening week, but next time, let's drink the winner."

At that, Tyrone and Perry raise their glasses, smiling brightly.

The three of them lightly clapped their glasses and all of a sudden emptied their glasses.

A bitter wine drenches my throat.

'It turned out there was good wine in the reception room of Io Lansfield.......'

You have a faint smile on Cali's mouth.

'I'll drink to that when I'm done.'

I felt like my tongue was getting sweeter already.

Of course, the end tastes pretty cheap.

'Let that bitterness be a memory for you. Iolanspil.'

On this day, Cali and Tyrone set out west with the Knights, the Wizards, and the British Elite Soldiers.

Ferries remaining at Faver Castle have significantly increased the number of guards in the territory due to increased security.

Iow climbs up the spire and sighs for a long time, looking at him.

'You are no longer the Earl Lancefield I knew.'

I feel like I've been in my hands for so long.

My eyes darkened.

"It's time to let go."

Suddenly, the years passed like the wind.

Iow turns his head, exhaling a long, mixed breath.

I looked to the south as I looked west.

At the end of it was Lake Porsche.

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